Nicole Cozma

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Nicole has a B.A. in English Literature, but spends most of her time writing about Android and other tech on CNET's new How To blog.

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The progress of wireless charging for devices

Lifestyle Anyone interested in technology can tell you just how fast it moves. Over the course of just a few months, that shiny new piece of tech that you just bought can be replaced or otherwise made obsolete by even newer and shinier things....

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Qi: What it is and why it should be standardized

Lifestyle Qi (pronounced "chee") is the technology used by Energizer and other companies in their wireless power devices. This technology exists in two types of devices: receivers and transmitters. Qi receivers are little pads that will either plug...

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Energizer's portable power solutions for smartphones

Lifestyle Those of us with smartphones can admit that while they're super useful, they're not very battery efficient. So how can we stay powered when there isn't always an outlet nearby? Three words: Energi to Go. This is Energizer's line of mobile...

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PhoneDog 101: Setting up Bluetooth on Android

Android Bluetooth on your phone can be a real life saver-life—literally--especially when you're doings activities where you need your hands free. Perhaps you're driving, cooking in the kitchen, helping your kids get dressed, or taking notes from a...

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Should texting while driving be banned?

Lifestyle To do any activity while driving that takes your eyes off the road and other objects around your moving vehicle is guaranteed to increase your risk of an accident. So since many of us, including myself, are guilty of texting while driving,...

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PhoneDog 101: How to set up wireless on Android

Android Using the wireless capability on your phone is really handy for those times when your 3G connection is spotty or you want a blazing fast connection for downloading and updating new apps. So let's get started with how to set up a wireless...

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Why I need (and love) multitasking

Android I know people use the multitasking abilities of Android to make its case against the iPhone. I also know this is not a totally fair argument because jailbroken iPhones have been able to do multitasking (with the help of another app) for...

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PhoneDog 101: Setting up Gmail on Android

Android For starters, you need to make sure you have a Gmail account associated with your phone. To do this: press the menu button and go into “Settings.” From there, choose “Accounts & Sync.” Make sure that your Gmail account is listed at the...

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Nicole's 5 Android camera apps for holiday fun

Android Spending time with your loved ones during the holidays means many chances to make memories. So why not have fun recording these memories with one of the many great camera apps on the Android Market? Here are five of my favorites to help...

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Behind the App: RateCred

Android Formerly ServiceTattler, RateCred is an Android app for rating businesses and accumulating credit. Their mission is to bring customers and businesses together, while promoting honesty and visibility. So why the name/branding change?...

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Nicole's 5 Android Apps for Holiday Shopping

Android The holidays are right around the corner, and that means your time to shop is running out. With the help of TGI Black Friday, The Coupon App, Astrid, ShopSavvy and Catch, you can make finding the best deals and gifts a little easier from...

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Why I use 3 keyboards on my Nexus One

Android It might seem cumbersome to anyone who isn’t me to switch between several keyboards on their phone. I am only a long-press away from selecting “Input Method” and choosing a different keyboard. So which are the three I’m selecting from?...

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Why I'm passing on the Android tablet from Walgreens

Android Android on more devices sounds pretty awesome to me, but is that always the case? I love that Android is touching more lives, but I am a little concerned when the devices that it’s landing on are not always the best face forward of the...

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Will the PSP phone meet expectations?

Android One complaint about the current smartphones on the market is that they don’t offer any real gaming performance like some of the handheld devices. And why should they… they’re phones, right? Well, Sony is offering a solution with their PSP...

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How new versions of Android will affect users

Android A few days ago a rumor launched about Android 3.0 and 4.0 (Gingerbread and Honeycomb, etc) coming in the near future. What will these newer versions of Android mean for smartphone users? It seems the answer to this question...

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Skype on all Android phones

Android Skype mobile offers many of the same features you’ll find on the desktop client. However, the mobile version adds the ability to call contacts over 3G or WiFi for free if they are a contact on Skype! Previously only select phones had...

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Calorific for Android

Android Calorie counting can be a real pain for almost anyone. Most of the time, you’ll start off with the right go-getter attitude, but get discouraged having to continually look up numeric values for each piece of food you eat. That’s where...

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Snaptic relaunches as Catch

Android Snaptic has relaunched as Catch, and also renamed their popular note-taking application 3banana to Catch Notes. Along with this relaunch comes new features and more syncing integration for people on the go. And with geotagging on notes,...

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Service Tattler to relaunch as RateCred

Android Service Tattler, a micro review app for the food service industry, will be relaunching with a new name and other new features. Soon to be called RateCred, the app will now function more seamlessly with Twitter and boast a new interface...

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Ventriloid brings Ventrilo to your phone

Android Ventrilo is a popular voice chat client for those who play strategy-based games--where communication is key. However, gamers are not the only people who benefit from Ventrilo's services, so this is where Ventriloid comes into play. This...

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Nexus One, you will be missed

Android Google decided to close sales of Nexus One in the US, but it is still available from Vodafone in Europe. This device changed the way many people felt about Android, but its departure has people wondering: is this the sign of something new...

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Behind the App: Shazam Encore

Android I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Musil, Shazam's VP of Product Marketing, about the history of the Shazam app and the milestones it is reaching today. For those who aren't familiar with the app (you don't know what...

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Should you upgrade your Android phone?

Android Over time phones that were once shiny and new begin to suffer from the same problems your toys did when you turned 10. Sometimes they don’t even get to stick around long enough for you to grow bored of them. Every once in a...

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