The Verge takes a look back at Microsoft’s first graphical interface, and draws some parallels to its new one.
Apps & Software
Lotus: Farewell to a Once-Great Tech Brand
The company which brought us 1-2-3 in the 1980s has been a part of IBM since 1995. And now Big Blue appears to be ready to retire the brand.
Now Flipboard Helps You Find Books
The “social magazine” has given its iOS apps new sections which let you browse for books in Apple’s iBookstore.
Nokia’s Here: Maps, Everywhere
The smartphone maker wants to be a major mapping provider on all sorts of devices, including ones from its competitors.
AT&T and FaceTime: Still Restricted, Only Less So
AT&T is slowly allowing more iPhone and iPad owners to use FaceTime for video chat over its network, but many users will remain shut out for the time being.
May App Stores Be with You: Angry Birds Star Wars Now Available
A long time ago in a blog post far, far away, we received word that a Star Wars-ified version of Angry Birds would be making its way to Earth someday. That day is now here.
Shatoetry: The Official William Shatner iPhone App Is Here
With Shatoetry, users — or “Shatoetists — can compose text and then listen to William Shatner’s voice recite it back.
Why I Won’t Be Using Google’s New iPhone Voice Search
Google’s search app for iPhone just got a big upgrade, with improved voice search that supports natural-language questions, just like Apple’s Siri. Yet, I don’t see myself using it.
25 Free Android Apps to Get You Started
A smart phone won’t get you too far without at least a few great apps, and Android’s no exception. As you customize your new phone to your liking, here are 25 of the best (and free!) Android apps to get you started
Hurricane Sandy: 8 Apps for Keeping Tabs on the ‘Storm of the Century’
Want to keep tabs on Sandy using your phone or tablet? We published this list of hurricane-tracking apps when Irene hit in August of last year. Here it is again, updated and joined by new ones
How to Tell If Windows 8 Is Succeeding
Nobody truly knows how Microsoft’s new operating system (and new tablets) will do. But here are the clues to keep tabs on in 2012, 2013 and beyond.
Five Smartphone Apps That Promote Smoking
Marketing cigarettes ain’t what it used to be. But Big Tobacco hasn’t given up on getting its message out.