Windows RT is dead… but its most useful organs are being donated
As a platform that people would actually use, Windows RT was dead from the start. It was confusingly branded and its app ecosystem was small …
Apps & Software
Apple Pay has disappointed early adopters
Just a few short months after its launch, Apple Pay is by far the most widely used mobile payment service on the market. It takes a …
The WhatsApp feature you’ve been dying for is finally here… if you use Android
Wireless carriers have one more reason to hate WhatsApp, as Facebook’s popular messaging platform is about to get even better… and more potentially threatening to their bottom …
Twitter needs to fix this potentially dangerous Periscope flaw
Twitter’s awesome new Periscope app has quickly become one of the most buzzed about new apps on the market. However, Fast Company’s Rose Pastore has …
Brilliant new Google Maps trick turns your entire neighborhood into a game of Pac-Man
April Fools Day is coming Wednesday but Google has already gotten a head start on its planned pranks by adding an awesome new feature to …
7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are all free downloads right now
Monday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free had a few gems on it, and several of them are actually still …
You can finally test Windows 10’s most exciting new feature: Project Spartan browser
Instead of simply upgrading Internet Explorer and changing the user’s perception about Microsoft’s old Internet browser, the company is taking a new approach to Internet browsing with …
Google’s latest Gmail app update delivers a killer feature we’ve wanted for years
Your Gmail app is no longer just a Gmail app — it’s also a Yahoo and Outlook app too. Google on Monday revealed that its …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
We shared five fantastic lists of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free last week, and we’re starting off strong once again this week. …
Meerkat is dying – and it’s taking U.S. tech journalism with it
About three days after it received a lavish new funding round, Meerkat died an ugly and embarrassing death. It is hard to decide whether the …
One the most useful iPhone apps ever is coming to Apple Watch – here’s what it will look like
We’ve written about popular to-do list app Wunderlist plenty of times before, and with good reason — if you’re looking for a way to make …
Windows 10 free vs. paid: (Almost) everything you need to know
Since January when it first confirmed the news, Microsoft repeated time and again that the upcoming Windows 10 upgrade will be available as a free download …
Android fans confess what they envy most about iOS
Android fans are a proud bunch who don’t like admitting things they envy about other platforms, especially those made by (*spit*) Apple. However, open-minded Android …
7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free downloads right now (save $40!)
Another week is drawing to a close and if nothing else, it has been packed full of great paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale …
Meet the first 24 Apple Watch apps
With just two weeks left until Apple fans can finally head to their local Apple Stores to try on the Apple Watch, excitement is definitely …
How a slow Windows software update punished a German basketball team
There’s a hilarious story coming out of Germany which relays how a slow Windows software update ended up relegating a German basketball team to a …
This is our first look at one of the main Windows 10 features for phones
Microsoft’s Windows 10 update is coming to both desktop and mobile devices later this year, with the former’s features having been thoroughly demoed so far. …
Twitter’s awesome Periscope app can make anyone into a TV news broadcaster
Anyone who’s ever wanted to be a TV news broadcaster can fulfill their dreams with an awesome new iPhone app from Twitter. Called Periscope, the new app lets …
Meet Pivot, the amazing app that offers location-based ‘tunnels’ to the past
What if you could instantly pick up your phone to learn more details about a certain historical landmark or your location and then get visual …
Scary exploit may let hackers target nearly 50% of Android phones with malware
Malware is never an easy subject for Android device owners. Savvy users usually say the matter is overblown and that they know how to protect …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
Yesterday was our biggest list of the week featuring paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free for a short time, and a few …
Google Maps for Android just got a great new feature iPhone users will be jealous of
Google Maps for Android and Google Maps for the iPhone may never have true feature parity. This is due in part to the limitations Apple …
How to run Windows 10 Technical Preview on top of Yosemite for free
Mac users curious to see how Microsoft’s latest operating system update looks and feels like can run the Windows 10 Technical Preview on their OS …
Learn a new language with the help of your Xbox One
Have you ever been sitting around watching Netflix on your Xbox One when it suddenly dawns on you, “I could be doing something much more …
Why location data is one of the most coveted details apps collect about you
A new study from Carnegie Mellon reveals that smartphone applications collect location-related data a lot more than you think. And as Wired reports, and it’s …
Study: When it comes to security, smartphone users aren’t very smart
Even though you may be familiar with how your smartphone works and the various security issues that threaten your privacy, chances are that if you’re also …
How to enable one of the best security features in Android Lollipop
One of the best built-in features of Android 5.0 Lollipop focuses on security and privacy, even though it comes with one unwelcome side effect: a hit …
This is probably the best collection of Material Design apps you’ll ever find
There is plenty to like in Google’s latest major Android release, Lollipop. It’s faster, lighter and more battery efficient than ever before. The biggest in-your-face …
How to pretend you own the Galaxy S6 right now
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will soon be available in stores, but until then, users looking to test the phones’ software can do …
iTunes and the App Store are down worldwide… again [updated]
You can’t buy any new apps on the App Store right now because it’s experiencing a worldwide crash for the second time in less than …
