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Twidere: A Free, Open-Source Twitter Client With Lots of Power and Ambition
A powerful Twitter client for free -- what's not to like?
Android Apps on Sale for 26 November: Cut The Rope HD, Spirits, Plex, and More
This week, all-time favorite Cut the Rope HD is on sale, as well as indie hit Spirits, a great real-time strategy game, and more.
Sony DSC-QX100 Smartphone Attachable Lens Review and Giveaway
This is $498 camera... without a viewfinder or a screen. And we're giving it away!
Tweetings, Reviewed: One Of The Best, Most Customizable Twitter Clients for Android Today
Twitter is loud. It is noisy, messy, fast, and random. But it can also be wonderfully human, inspiring, informative, and rewarding. It all depends on how you use it.
The Smithsonian's X 3D Project Brings Rare Artifacts To Life, In Your Browser
Enter the Smithsonian with an ambitious project that showcases incredibly accurate 3D scans of many of its artifacts, so that we can all experience them for free from the comfort of our homes.
SmartGoals for Android Helps You Set Realistic Goals, Measure and Attain Them
While your smartphone can't make your dreams come true, it may be able to help.
App Master: A Simple, Clean, Friendly Way To Bulk Uninstall Android Apps
What if there was a bulk-uninstall tool that was focused just on that one task, making it as easy as possible?
Better Than Pie Controls: Get Full-Screen Mode Without Flashing a ROM
Unless you have a Samsung device with hardware Menu, Home, and Back buttons, you've surely experienced this modern Android fixture: A black bar that resides at the bottom of your screen, stealing precious pixels.
Customize Your Phone Without Flashing a ROM With The Xposed Framework
It is common knowledge that the best way to customize your Android device is to flash it with a new ROM. It is also wrong.
Switchr Brings Swift, Responsive Task Switching to Android
Android has had multitasking built into it right from the start. But to really benefit from multitasking, you need a quick and simple way to switch between apps.
6 Android Apps for Rubik's Cube Fans, Whether Novice or Seasoned Speedcubing Pros
If you go online and start searching for solutions, you will quickly find there is a world of knowledge about the so-called Magic Cube... and it's available for Android, too.
Create Beautiful Collages For Instagram With Photo Grid for Android
Ah, the coveted Instagram Like. Many of us say we don't care, but it's hard to remain truly blasé in the face of 15 (or 150) Likes on that photo you've uploaded yesterday.
You've Heard This Man's Music Before, You Just Don't Know It: Interviewing Dexter Britain
Soundtrack composer and multi-disciplined creative director. Read an interesting interview and meet the the man behind the music you might have listened to, but just didn't know.
Procreate: One Of The Most Beautiful and Powerful iPad Art Apps Available Today
Let's set the expectations at the outset here: this is not a post about how I used iPad app Procreate to create amazing artwork, because who cares.
Action Launcher, Reviewed: An Android Launcher That Tries To Be Truly Different
Tap tap, swipe swipe, goes your Android launcher. No matter how "unique" and "alternative" most launchers try to be, they end up looking pretty much the same.
The Future Is Here: Sketchfab Puts 3D Models Right In Your Browser
Sketchfab is a beautiful repository of inspiring 3D designs. You can upload 3D models and embed them anywhere on the Web. No plug-ins are required to view your embedded models: Just HTML5.
Quora for Android, Reviewed: Does The App Do The Service Justice?
With its tech-savvy foundations, it makes sense for Quora to have an official mobile app. I took it through its paces, and I'd be hard-pressed to say it blew me away.
How To Pick The Right Laser Printer For Your Needs
Monotone laser printers are as cheap as chips, but are they worth buying? What should you look for when you buy a new laser printer for your office?
3 Android Apps That Help You Work With Color On The Go
Color is important: We're practically surrounded by it. Real-life objects are an obvious source of inspiration for color schemes, and it turns out that with an Android phone, it's pretty easy to convert anything around you into a beautiful set of colors you can use on any design project. This is nice, because you can use specific objects to convey emotion: If you're designing a theme for a blog that's all about desserts, you could use a box of chocolates or a fancy cake as a very direct source of inspiration. Here are three apps to help you work with color on the go.
What Are The Best Custom Android ROMs?
The moment you realize you can flash your Android phone with a new ROM is a pivotal one. Suddenly, you're free: Endless customization options, no more vendor bloatware, and, best of all, you don't have to wait for official updates. But that freedom can soon turn into confusion: There are just so many ROMs out there! Which should you pick? If you've never flashed a ROM before and are trying to figure out what's the best ROM for your device, this is the post you've been looking for. I'll be covering four of the most important ROMs available today, and then some.