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Super-Responsive Touch Tech from Microsoft Research (Video)
Today's touchscreens may seem instantly responsive, but Microsoft Research shows us how they could be so much faster.
Windows Mobile Marketplace to Shut Down. Does Anyone Really Care?
The title sounds harsh, especially coming from a long time Windows Mobile MVP, but it's true. Some people care, but it's misguided.
Sid Meier’s Civilization and Pirates Coming to Windows Phone
With the bad news about Verizon and Windows Phone that I should have seen coming but was too optimistic to accept, this doesn't have me as excited as it would if I was using Windows Phone as my daily driver right now, but it's still good to hear. Sid Meier’s Civilizatio...
Sid Meier’s Civilization and Pirates Coming to Windows Phone
With the bad news about Verizon and Windows Phone that I should have seen coming but was too optimistic to accept, this doesn't have me as excited as it would if I was using Windows Phone as my daily driver right now, but it's still good to hear. Sid Meier’s Civiliz...
Nexus One Owners Need to Upgrade or Go Custom for ICS
If you're still using the Nexus One and want an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, you need to buy a new phone or get a custom ROM.
Android and iPhone Twitter Apps Will Soon Get Invaded By Paid Tweets
The official Twitter clients are starting to show ads with your Tweets, but you can skip them with a third party twitter app.
Box Wants to Pull Me Away from Dropbox – Offering 50GB Free and an Update for Android
Apparently Box is trying to get me to switch from Dropbox. Box is giving Android users, new and existing, who log into Box with their Android phone or tablet over the next month, 50 gigabytes of free storage.
How to Hard Reset a Windows Phone
So you want to get rid of your Windows Phone or return it. You definitely do not want to leave your data for others to find. Here’s how to ensure that it’s gone before sending it out. I’ve been reviewing smartphones for years and I have seen some really wac...
Ubuntu For Android Turns Your Smartphone Into A Real Computer
Ubuntu for Android is a full desktop operating system that can run on Android phones. Not a hack or root; out of the box dual functionality.
Mod Your iPhone to Look Like Windows Phone
I was browsing around on ModMyi yesterday and found a really cool theme for Dreamboard called OS7. It looked so cool that I went through the trouble of charging my iPhone 4, updating it, jailbreaking it, and setting this up.
Will Angry Birds Space Land on Windows Phone?
Adam shared news that the Angry Birds franchise will launch what they say will be the biggest Angry Birds release since the original on March 22nd, 2012.
Where is Swype for the Galaxy Nexus?
I have been itching for Swype on my Galaxy Nexus since the launch. Unfortunately it wouldn't work on the Galaxy Nexus or ICS for that matter.
Tweetcaster for Android Updated – Adds Voice Tweets
Yes, I am writing to inform you about a single Twitter App for Android that has a dot release update. I normally wouldn't do this, but I love Twitter and I love trying new Twitter apps.
An iOS App Made for Me – Circuit Playground
Most of you probably don't know that I am an Electronics Technician by trade. I have been working as an electronics tech for about 22 years now.
Revive an Old iPhone 2G or iPod Touch 1G With Whited00r’s iOS 5
If you don't want to or can't resell your old iPhone or iPod touch, give them new life by installing a tweaked version of iOS 5.
Another Galaxy Nexus Custom ROM, Better Battery Life
A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you all a custom ROM and some modifications that I installed onto my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Microsoft, Nokia, & EA Mobile Bringing New Games to Windows Phone
Here's some information on some games that Microsoft is teasing for Windows Phone. I have to assume games I will list below are coming in February since the post on the Windows Phone Team's blog says, "Must Have Games for February".
Skype Confirmed for Windows Phone
Microsoft: Skype for Windows Phone is coming soon Yesterday, Hillel Fuld wrote an interesting article on Business Insider titled, "Here's Why Robert Scoble And The Rest Of The Pundits Are Wrong: Windows Phone Will Be A Success".
WPDevCon 2012 – An Independent Windows Phone Developers Conference
The first independent Windows Phone developers conference has been announced for October 22-24, 2012 in San Fransisco. This is great news for Microsoft and Windows Phone.
Too Little, Too Late? RIM Finally Adds Native Email Service to Playbook
Shutting the barn door after the horse has left the barn might be the best way to describe this. Maybe not. Regardless, you can certainly say that this move by RIM doesn't exactly jive with that metaphor about no wine being released before its time.
Swype update to support Android 4.0 expected by the end of January
I absolutely love having Swype on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0 through the unofficial version that was hacked and fixed by an XDA member.
No more ChevronWP7 Tokens, No more legal Windows Phone unlocks
Happy New Years? As I was winding down to get into bed after 2012 dropped, I checked Twitter one last time and saw a very interesting tweet from @ChevronWP7.
My Custom Galaxy Nexus Setup [How To]
How to unlock and root your Galaxy Nexus and install a custom ROM. I share my Galaxy Nexus setup, for a better Galaxy Nexus experience.
How to get rid of the Newsstand Icon in iOS5
I've been out of the iOS game for a little bit and haven't done any updates on my iPad since last November. In the last 2 weeks, I have set up 2 iPhones, updated my iPad to iOS5, and today I set up my son's new iPod Touch.
Dropbox for Android updated for ICS and available now in the Android Market
Dropbox for Android has been updated to support Android 4 (ICS ) and it's now available in the Android Market. The Beta has been available in their forums for a while for users to test but it's now it's official. I have been trying to move away from Dropbox and other...
Cubicle Warefare with iLaunch Thunder
Do you have a cube enemy that needs to have missiles sent their way? Brando is a company over in Hong Kong that markets and sells all sorts of zany gadgets, mostly USB related.
My Android App of the Week – Sentinel 3: Homeworld
I try to shy away from playing games on my mobile phones. It's counter-productive and it eats a battery up in no time! Well, because of Google's generosity last week, I snagged a handful of games for 10 cents each.
Win a Photon 4G and a Year of Telenav GPS
Share your best holiday travel blunder to win a Photon 4G and a year of GPS navigation from TeleNav.
Swype Alternatives for the Galaxy Nexus
While you wait or an Ice Cream Sandwich version of Swype, check out these two worthwhile Swype Alternatives for the Galaxy Nexus.
According to Siri, Santa has 3.7 Billion Appointments on Christmas Eve!
I have to hand it to Apple, they really know how to market their devices to consumers. While the funny jabs at Apple that Samsung has been airing are great, the latest iPhone ad is genius. This one shows Santa checking out directions to the next kid on his list, chec...
10 neat tricks and tips for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon
There is no doubt that Android 4 aka Ice Cream Sandwich brings some new gadgets and functionality and more will be uncovered everyday as everyone digs into the Galaxy Nexus.
Want another way to score $25 worth of free Windows Phone apps?
Microsoft is giving away $25 Windows Phone Marketplace gift cards from December 12-16, 2011. This is a different promotion from the one I shared a few weeks ago where you get a $25 gift card if you purchase a Windows Phone in December.
Android Market helps with Android version segmentation
Earlier this year, Chuong talked about Android fragmentation and how it could become a problem with Android becoming so popular.
Lync 2010. A Microsoft Lync client for Windows Phone 7
The Windows Phone Marketplace is getting better lately. I know I have complained about the lack of niche apps but give it time, the Windows Phone Marketplace is getting bigger and I won't have anything to complain about eventually. An app that a smaller group of Wind...
