Editorial: Console OS – The Birth of A Platform
It’s no secret that I slipped out of the blogosphere, with little fanfare. I’ll explain in a few hundred (okay, a couple thousand) words what it was all about, and why Console OS is so important today.
Review: Ubuntu for Nexus 7
We take a look at Ubuntu for Nexus 7, made possible with the new one-click installer promoted by Canonical. What we found certainly surprised us…
Apple: Drone Strike Accountability is “Objectionable” – Free Speech on iOS Still Banned
Apple today confirmed that Drone+, an app providing accountability for coalition drone strikes, is “objectionable content” in Apple’s view.
Why We’re (Re)submitting PhoneNews.com to Apple’s App Store
You know our stance on iOS, you know we spoke out about sideloading first. Now we feel it’s important to tell you why we’re sending an app to Apple (again).
Review: HTC Aria (AT&T)
We had high hopes for the HTC Aria. And, HTC for a moment rewarded them. Alas, all good things must come to an end. Read more for the debrief.
Verizon Commits to Open Device and Open Application Development
Verizon Wireless today announced a significant shift in strategy for their device and software strategies. For years, Verizon has taken a closed nature to the release of devices and applications on their network. The company pioneered draconian lockdown techniques, such as the Verizon Wireless User Interface, and earlier, BREW technology. BREW applications exist in a […]