Cameron Summerson
Contributing since January, 2014
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About Cameron Summerson
Cameron Summerson is a die-hard Android fan, Chicago Bulls fanatic, metalhead, and cyclist. When he's not pounding keys here at HTG, you can find him spending time with his wife and kids, spinning legs on the bike, chugging away on the 6-string, or being disappointed in the Bulls.
Latest Articles
How to Mute Conversations in Gmail (So You Don't Get Notifications)
We've all been a part of an email chain that just won't quit, and on a long enough timeline it really starts to get annoying.
How to Make Your NVIDIA SHIELD or Controller Blink When it Hears “OK Google”
NVIDIA's SHIELD is the first Android TV box to get the Google Assistant, and you can already do some cool thing with it---like use it with the TV turned off.
How to Make Your NVIDIA SHIELD Listen for "OK Google", Even When the TV is Off
Recently, NVIDIA’s SHIELD became the first Android TV device to get access to OK Google and the Google Assistant.
How to Customize the Recommendations Row on Android TV
When you fire up Android TV, the first thing you see is a list of movies and shows the system thinks you'll like.
How to Disable the "Is Running in the Background" and "Is Using Battery" Notification in Android Oreo
If you have a Nexus or Pixel device running Oreo, you've likely seen the " is running in the background" notification.
What Is an eSIM, and How Is It Different From a SIM Card?
With the launch of the Apple Watch 3, the term "eSIM" has been thrown around a lot.
How to Enable or Disable "Now Playing" on the Pixel 2
The Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL bring a lot of cool new features to Android users, including an awesome Now Playing utility that actively listens for music in your environment and displays the current track on the ambient display.
How Credit Card Skimmers Work, and How to Spot Them
A credit card skimmer is a malicious device criminals attach to a payment terminal---most commonly on ATMs and gas pumps.
How to Make Your Pixel 2's Colors More Vibrant with Oreo Colorizer
To say that the Google Pixel 2's displays have come under scrutiny would be an understatement.
How to Invert the Colors on Your Android Phone's Screen
If you (or someone you love) has vision issues, however, the tiny fonts and complex colors on modern phones can makes them nearly impossible to use.
How to Make Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Feel More Like Stock Android
The Galaxy S and Galaxy Note are some of the best Android phones available right now.
How to Make Phone Calls With Your Google Home
After Alexa gave users the ability to call other Echo owners, Google upped the ante with true phone calls.
The Pixel 2 Isn't Really Exclusive to Verizon: You Can Use It on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint
Another year, another Pixel event.
Is It Worth Upgrading to the Pixel 2?
Well the day is finally here: the day Google brought to light its newest Pixel phones.
How to Enable or Disable the Spell Checker on Android
So everyone knows that their preferred keyboard on Android has autocorrect, but did you know Android also has built-in spell check? If you're really looking to double down on your spelling---or perhaps get rid of autocorrect altogether---this is a setting you'll probably want to enable.
How to Automatically Enable Wi-Fi When You're Near a Trusted Network in Android Oreo
You disable Wi-Fi on your Android phone to improve battery life, which is great! But how many times have you forgotten to enable it again, ultimately eating up some of your mobile data when you could've been on Wi-Fi? With Oreo, that fear is no more.
The Best Android Games Exclusive to the NVIDIA SHIELD
NVIDIA's line of SHIELD products is a great example of what Android can do when put in the right hands---SHIELD Tablet is still one of the best Android tablets around, and SHIELD Android TV is the top Android TV box you can buy.