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Microsoft explains the origins of Windows Phone 8′s home and lock screens

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We’ve delved into just what we think of Windows Phone 8′s interface , but not what led Microsoft to the final layout. The company isn’t content to let us wonder — a pair of new company blog posts explain some (though not all) of what was involved in that birthing process. . . . → Read More: Microsoft explains the origins of Windows Phone 8′s home and lock screens

Context-sensitive Chameleon launcher now available

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Chameleon, a slick widget-based home screen launcher that we spied earlier this year after a successful Kickstarter . . . → Read More: Context-sensitive Chameleon launcher now available

How to replace icons on the Home screen dock on the Galaxy S3

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Moving the icons you want into your Galaxy S3 homescreen dock is a great way to configure your device in a way that makes sense for you. The Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) is highly configurable. In many ways, the new TouchWiz interface simplifies using the device. . . . → Read More: How to replace icons on the Home screen dock on the Galaxy S3

Hands-on with the Chameleon skin for Android tablets

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Canadian design firm Teknision . . . → Read More: Hands-on with the Chameleon skin for Android tablets

Android A to Z: What is a launcher?

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What is an Android launcher? Probably the most powerful feature of Android is its ability to be customized. . . . → Read More: Android A to Z: What is a launcher?

Daily Tip: How to personalize your new iPhone or iPad to make it your own

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New to iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and curious how to set up a new ringtone, change a wallpaper, or arrange your app icons and folders, and otherwise personalize it and make it your own? Luckily these tasks can be completed quite simply, so let’s take a look at how they are done. . . . → Read More: Daily Tip: How to personalize your new iPhone or iPad to make it your own

SPB Shell 3D for Android: A very slick launcher that’s just too expensive

Youtube link for mobile viewing It’s been quite some time since we first saw what SPB . . . → Read More: SPB Shell 3D for Android: A very slick launcher that’s just too expensive

iPod touch users experiencing graphics issues after iOS 4.3 update [video]

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Reports are beginning to mount from iPod touch owners who are experiencing an odd graphics issue on their devices after updating to iOS 4.3. Screen sections of affected iPods seem to flicker and distort, almost as if the device is having a refresh rate or redraw issue. Some users are reporting that their screens appear “snowy” or “fuzzy.” There is a thread on the company’s discussion board where affected users are airing out their concerns; Apple has yes to publicly acknowledge the issue . . . → Read More: iPod touch users experiencing graphics issues after iOS 4.3 update [video]

New image of Nokia’s E6 found online

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There isn’t a whole lot of information that goes along with this particular photograph, but we thought it was worth mentioning. Blog mobilesguruji.co.c c has acquired the above image, showing Nokia’s unreleased and unannounced E6 smartphone . . . → Read More: New image of Nokia’s E6 found online

Android Quick-App: Launcher7

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Apparently some crazy fool went and shared this picture on Twitter and, no, we haven’t jumped ship to Windows Phone 7 . . . . → Read More: Android Quick-App: Launcher7

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