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Android Tips: Customize Your Phone, Take Pictures, Play Games Take Control of Your Android Device Want to add new features to your Android phone? Here?s how to root your handset, install a custom ROM, enable complete backups, and more. Share: Take Better Photos With Your Android Phone Make the most of your phone's limited camera hardware and software to capture stunning pictures. Share: Android: A Gamer's Guide You may not realize it, but your Android-powered smartphone or tablet PC could be a gaming monster--if it's in the right hands. Here's everything you need to know about playing games on your Android gadgets. Share: More Smartphone Tips Learn Android Basics with Free Online E-Book How to Take Screenshots on an Android Phone More How-To Advice PC World Videos Browse more how-to videos and demos. PC World How-To Get essential tips for buying, using, and fixing technology products. Top 5 Products of the Year Readers choice! Take our Facebook poll and tell us your top 5. Vote here. 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Clues are surfacing again about Microsoft's next entry in the Windows line. Share: Logitech Revue: Lots to Like and Dislike in This Google TV Box We like the keyboard-equipped remote, the desktop-caliber browser, and the cool videoconferencing--but this pricey set-top box is slow, and its searches can be confusing. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Early Windows Phone 7 Apps Mimic the OS The first apps look great, but they may force you to do more scrolling and swiping than you'd like. Share: Mobile OS Smackdown: Windows Phone 7 vs. iOS vs. Android Windows Phone 7 has some innovative and unique features, but are they enough to win over consumers? We pit Microsofts new mobile OS against Apples iOS and Googles Android to see how it stacks up. 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