What makes a smartphone “smart”? The apps of course! Every week we will feature some of the best newest or updated apps for the three big names in the mobile industry; iPhone, Windows Phone, and Android.
Friday Poll: All Android or Do You Mix Up Platforms?
May 18, 2012 Updated at 8:23 pm
( Feel free to click around the Lytro image if you are bored .) This morning, our boy Ron wrote up his opinion on the “fanboy” situation that plagues almost every tech community. Whether you own an iOS or Android or Blackberry device, someone is bound to call you a fanboy because you chose one over the other.
Microsoft offers free Xbox 360 to PC buyers
May 18, 2012 Updated at 8:10 pm
Microsoft is looking to bolster sales of Windows-powered computers this summer by offering students a free Xbox 360 video game console with a qualifying PC purchase. Beginning on May 18th in Canada and on May 20th in the United States, students who purchase a PC for at least $599 CAD in Canada or $699 in the U.S.
Microsoft: Windows Phone legacy users update, or else
May 18, 2012 Updated at 4:45 pm
In an update that comes down from the top, straight from Microsoft’s Windows Phone officials that is, users will have to move to the Mango update for the mobile OS or get cut off entirely from the app Marketplace. This move is specifically for the smartphone-based software while large apps and games will still be able to be downloaded using Zune software as noted by Windows Phone’s Mazar Mohammed.
Be a Fanboy of Good Technology [Opinion]
May 18, 2012 Updated at 4:30 pm
To say that I love technology would be a bit of an understatement. These are all of the smartphones that I have owned or currently own: HTC Touch Pro2, HTC Droid Eris, Motorola Droid, Motorola Droid 2, iPhone 4, HTC Droid Incredible, iPhone 4S, Palm Pre 2, and HTC Trophy.
A $5 app turns Android tablets into a second monitor for Mac or PC
May 18, 2012 Updated at 4:15 pm
Updated. Apple iPad owners have the $10 AirDisplay app to use their tablet as a second monitor for their Mac, but Android owners aren’t left out in the cold.
Nokia losing cash reserves at worrying pace
May 18, 2012 Updated at 2:13 pm
Nokia may be trying to make a comeback in the smartphone world by pairing with Microsoft and leveraging Windows Phone, but analysts are concerned that the company may be burning through its cash reserves too fast. Last quarter the Finnish smartphone manufacturer reported a $1.7 billion loss, and analysts fear the company may not be able to stop hemorrhaging money.
Analysts: Nokia On Track To Burn Through Its Whole $6B Cash Pile In Next 2 Years
May 18, 2012 Updated at 1:17 pm
The Facebook IPO is expected to usher in a day of massive trading volumes on the markets, and some believe that might translate to a lift for some tech stocks . But one that could really use some help has just been served another course of bad press: Nokia is apparently burning through its cash reserves — fast.
“Butterfly” Concept for Windows Phone
May 18, 2012 Updated at 12:14 pm
Chris McDermott, Ben Darvill and Russell Hepton created this concept design artwork and video for a product that works with the Windows Phone system as well as Metro-style tablets to easily link devices to a TV, Projector, etc. and then control the remote display with a phone or tablet. The design was nominated for a D&AD digital design award. Of course these images are just design concepts and explorations that aren’t really part of any type of product currently in development however it’s still an interesting project and it’s certainly good to see skilled designers taking a liking to Microsoft’s “Metro” style of design innovation. Also check out the nice video mockup of this concept below.
Angry Birds Heikki coming June 18th
May 18, 2012 Updated at 12:07 pm
When will the pain end? Not anytime soon, apparently.