Let’s get this out of the way: The first version of Android, Cupcake, was a steaming pile of garbage. Things got better when Eclair, and then subsequently Gingerbread, hit the scene, but it took the release of Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Nexus to get us to stand up and applaud Google’s design team.…
First Microsoft Surface tablet hands-on hit the internet
Microsoft gather the technology press to an event in Los Angeles on Monday to announce its new Surface tablet. The 10.6-inch tablet device comes in two flavors – a Pro version powered by an Intel Core processor and an ARM processor version with Windows RT. After the event, journalists were given a few minutes to…
Nokia 808 PureView with 41MP camera is headed for America
The Nokia 808 PureView smartphone is coming to the United States. It’s famous for having a 41MP camera sensor that snaps amazingly high quality photos and is sure to make photographers drool. Later this week, buyers will be able to pre-order the device on Amazon. It won’t be tied with any carrier or contracts so…
Microsoft details Windows Phone Tango update, pulls them offline
For the first time, Microsoft added the Windows Phone Tango software update to the online Windows Phone update history page. The details of the update are present and they only show minor improvements to the OS. Shortly after Microsoft posted the release notes, the company pulled them, but not quickly enough. The new build number…
Mozilla working on Junior browser for the iPad
Mozilla confirmed today that its working on entering the iPad browser market with prototype “Junior.” Though that’s the code name for now, it presumably will be a Firefox app for the iPad. Mozilla is calling Junior “an iPad browser that makes browsing more fun, more ergonomic and re-thinks browser user experience from the ground up.”…
iOS App Display Recorder lets you capture video of your screen
There’s a new app in town, and it lets you do something many users have been longing for. Display Recorder, the helpfully named application for iOS allows users to capture video of the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. In addition to video, Display recorder also records the audio output from your iDevice,…
Two men, one job, $12 million golden parachute from RIM
Yep, some parachutes are still made of gold. Research in Motion announced last week that it gave exiting co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis were given a combined $12 million in exit payments after they stepped down from the role earlier this year. Of the $12 million, Balsillie took home $8 million while Lazaridis netted…
LG Optimus L5 landing in Europe this month
LG is still trying to grab mind share in the congested world of manufacturers who offer Android handsets. The Korean based OEM will be releasing another phone this month in Europe, which includes the UK, Germany, and France. This latest device will be called the Optimus L5. The L5 will carry low-end specs – like…
Tumblr to (finally!) release a new iOS app this week
Tumblr is blogging for the rest of us. You login, pick what kind of content you want to create, and then create it. The company has had an iOS app for what feels like forever, but it isn’t exactly a pleasure to use. You can do everything with the app that you can do on…
Want MIUI, but don’t want to root your phone? MiHome Launcher is now available!
An experienced Android user will spend a countless number of hours scouring the internet looking for the best ROM to put on their device. There are plenty to choose from, certainly more than we care to name; one of the more popular ones is called MIUI. People say it’s the best attempt anyone has ever…









