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Nexus

Stay tuned for tons of great Gadget Hacks for the Nexus line of smartphones, which come with the latest and greatest Android versions right out of the box.
"How to Create Multiple User Profiles on Your Nexus 5 Phone" cover image
Jan 30, 2014

Currently, all Nexus tablets running Jelly Bean or higher can enjoy multiple user accounts. With tablets often migrating between various people in the same household, there's no reason for Dad's finan ...

Hand holding a smartphone displaying a recording app interface.
Jan 28, 2014

One of the lesser known features brought along by the roll-out of Android 4.4 KitKat is the ability to screen record from within the device. This features isn't overtly obvious, nor is its implementat ...

Recording app interface showing bit rate settings.
Jan 28, 2014

Not too long ago, we told you about a new feature within Android KitKat that allowed for video recording directly from the screen of your Nexus 5. Though functional, the method was a bit clunky and in ...

"How to Get Chat Head Bubbles for Text Messages on Your Nexus 5" cover image
Jan 23, 2014

A while back, Facebook released a killer feature called "Chat Heads" to its Facebook Messenger app. Messages from users would "pop up" in small bubbles that floated on the screen that could be seen, a ...

Mobile device displaying a list of applications including Amazon, Android Control, and AT&T Locker.
Jan 3, 2014

One thing almost every Android launcher has in common, from stocks to skins, is the way they handle organizing and launching apps and widgets. Tap an app icon to open the app. Drag apps together to cr ...

Welcome screen of the YouMail app, featuring the tagline "Voicemail. Reinvented."
Dec 29, 2013

For my money, one of the greatest improvements brought about from the smartphone revolution is the advent of visual voicemail. No longer do we have to slog through dial menus or trudge through every s ...

Two smartphones displaying app icons on their screens.
Dec 14, 2013

The Nexus 5 is the current Google flagship packed with the latest and greatest of all things Android, but what if you never made the leap from your Nexus 4 smartphone? Though the N4 is a year old, it' ...

Camera lens on a smartphone.
Dec 6, 2013

Good news, everyone! If you own a Nexus 5, then you know your main camera shooter is just north of "meh." Luckily, Google has been on the case, and has just released an Android update that is designed ...

Close-up of a smartphone screen with a purple notification light.
Dec 4, 2013

One of the many perks of being a Nexus user is that Google bakes in all sorts of goodies for use on its dessert-themed OS. From an easily unlocked bootloader, to a smooth and well-crafted "stock" UI e ...

App icons on a mobile device screen.
Nov 28, 2013

So, you've finally scored the coveted upgrade to chocolaty KitKat deliciousness, or you've managed to get your hands on a Nexus 5, the freshest thing from LG and El Goog. Satisfied with your new lease ...