For those unfamiliar, CyanogenMod is an aftermarket custom firmware for Android which allows for many of the features not available in the actual firmware releases. These features include FLAC playback, theming, and incognito (or private) browsing.
Love or hate MacBooks, I'm sure most can agree that - cosmetically at least - they do make a statement. Apple has always strived to keep its notebook range as thin, light, and fresh as possible, and that unmistakable glowing Apple situated behind the screen finishes off the MacBook range nicely.
Ever since Windows Phone 7.5 was finalized back in July, we've all been wondering when the system would finally find its way onto consumer smartphones in an official capacity. According to a new report, that might be just a few days away, on September 15th.
Over the last few months, Microsoft has been slowly and gradually disclosing features of Windows 8, the next major Windows release that's often touted as Microsoft's riskiest bet yet. The Redmond company will finally take the wraps off Windows 8 at its BUILD conference, which will take place this week.
iOS 5 has been in development for the last few months, with 7 beta versions issued to registered developers so far. As the operating system gets closer to shipping stage, we're now hearing reports that it might be scheduled to be sent to manufacturers during the last week of September in order to be installed on the upcoming iPhone and iPod touch.
Today, Apple's financial and commercial position is the envy of all other computer companies, yet that was not always so. Throughout its history, the company has suffered some serious mishaps when it tried to bite off more than it could chew. In order to prepare for what will likely be a busy news week, let's take a deep breath and look back at 8 of Apple's strangest products in its history.
Being a gaming fanatic, we can easily guess that any gamer can recall Microsoft’s motion sensing accessory Kinect right off the bat. This Xbox accessory is one of its kind, allowing supported games to be played solely using body motions. Microsoft has lately realized that the features of the Kinect platform could be brought to Windows. This developer is snapping up the opportunity by introducing KinDriver, a new custom Kinect driver that allows Grand Theft Auto San Andreas to be played using Kinect on your PC.
For the last decade, we've gotten used to unlocking our phones just for safety's sake, but if you think about it, this process doesn't do enough of a job to protect you against thieves or unwanted users. If you're running Android, however, there's an app for you: it's known as Hidden Lock and it will greatly enhance your smartphone lock screen's security.
What, more iPhone 5 news? Indeed, with a launch right around the corner, carriers are likely already have all the common details about Apple's next smartphone. Vodafone, a popular carrier in Europe, has accidentally revealed the existence of a white and black iPhone 5 on it's UK website including the memory capacities it will be available in.
A feature that has been built into iOS since its very inception in 2007 has been the Notes app, which although rudimentary, has been used by many as a simple and reliable word processor. Despite its many strong points, it has one major usability flaw: wondering what it is? Read on.
