While nearly all of the social networks' official mobile apps are eclipsed by third-party offerings in terms of interface, functionality and user reaction, only rarely does an app truly set new boundaries in what it takes to be an exceptional app.
Not so long ago, image editing and manipulation was something only done by those with apparent Photoshop mastery, but with so many apps allowing various effects to be applied in a one-click fashion, even the Average Joe can cut corners and put together some rather nice designs.
An analyst has told investors that he believes Apple will not release a new iPhone during the summer, citing chip shortages as the reason that the handset will be released during an October window, just as the iPhone 4S was last year.
While Quake 4 has been around since 2005, recently creators Bethesda - of Skyrim fame - decided to re-release the title for those who may have missed out the first time around. Although the purpose of a re-release is often to add HD visuals or update and improve the game, in this case, there weren't any - much to the bemusement of Quake fans. Still, those left somewhat disappointed may be pleased to learn that the OS X version has just hit the Mac App Store, costing $19.99.
The benefits of rooting have been discussed many times, and for many, it's one of the main attractions to purchasing an Android-based device. The amount of fun that can be had with a rooted device is almost limitless, and, since there are so many developers catering to the plethora of devices available on the market, there are always new ones adding to the list.
One way Trojans, malware, and other general unpleasantries infiltrate Android devices is through the most popular apps. In order to maximize the potential carnage, the most sought-after titles downloaded by millions are often singled-out as easy pickings.
Cydia has accumulated an increasing number of keylogging apps and tweaks which, while could obviously be used for unscrupulous, malicious purposes, could also have everyday, more home-friendly uses.
In an attempt to push people towards iCloud and away from the imminently defunct MobileMe, Apple is reportedly offering users of the old cloud syncing service a free copy of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Newly leaked photos of what appear to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III have found their way online, with two shots showing up. Apparently taken by an iPad, the shots aren't of the best quality, but they do potentially give us a sneak peak at the handset that Samsung is set to announce in the first week of May.
Smartphones and tablets have a seemingly endless inventory of uses, and one of the more popular ones at this point in time is in design, image creation and the subsequent sharing thereof.
