Android’s greatest attraction to phone geeks will forever be its openness. There’s a simply amazing degree of customization possible when you put your mind to it. The possibilities are- well, not endless, but close to it. Every day, people come up with remarkable hacks and modifications for Android. Today is the start of a new series we’re working on. It’s focused on the remarkable theming ability of Android. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like ...

Curious about how the Windows Phone 7 looks and works but not too keen on buying a Windows Phone 7 device? Well, you have to thank Microsoft for coming out with an HTML5-powered site that emulates the Windows Phone 7 interface. Take note, the emulation works only on iPhone or Android devices. The site, if visited using your iPhone or Android device will bring out a demonstration of sort that will walk you ...

Can Windows Phone really make a sizeable imprint on iOS and Android, or will it fall beneath their size 15 boots like so many before it? Here's a look at how Microsoft might just have the wherewithal to pull it off. Just maybe. There had certainly been a lot of hype by Microsoft in the run up to the launch of Windows Phone last year, and now as we approach the 'Mango' update, bringing multitasking and Twitter integration amongst other goodies that are surely ...

It’s official, at last! Microsoft Windows Phone Mango was unveiled in Tokyo on Wednesday. he Mango version of Windows Phone 7 operating system has completed the development stage and has reached the release to manufacturing phase. Mango is the latest version of the Windows Phone operating system, due to be featured in a series of handsets Microsoft intends to release over the next few months, starting with the first recently announced one. The public release will probably be scheduled for August ...

Many rumors, speculations and requests were made in regards to the news that Nokia teamed up with Microsoft, as well as further news suggesting they were working together to bring the first Windows Phone 7-based smartphone. However, following an employee meeting that Stephen Elop had, this previously masked potential competitor to the iPhone and Android-based lineup was given a face,as well as a name. The Sea Ray looks almost identical to the recently announced N9, apart from a couple of small differences. The biggest giveaway is ...

It has been about  month since Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 with over 9 models in partnership with several companies like HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG and Dell. In the good old days (before iPhone was launched),  a feature packed smartphone was good enough to be popular. Apple’s iPhone has been a game changer in the Smartphone market since it ...

After the embarrassing failure of the so-called Social Media phone - KIN, and the lack of updates in Windows Mobile 6 (6.5 was a decent, but late update), Microsoft seemed to be losing ground in the highly competitive smartphone market. Especially since Apple came out with the iPhone and Google’s Android making fast inroads in the market. Microsoft, it seems, is ...