Windows Phone and BlackBerry may get the popular apps from the big developers, but these platforms suffer from a lack of long-tail apps — the driving strength for the appeal of iOS and Android.
Apps & Web
Google’s Alien Adventure Doodle Remembers Roswell (and Atari’s E.T.)
Conspiracy theories can be fun, too.
Apple Is Giving Away Apps and Games Ahead of the App Store’s 5th Birthday
These aren’t dumpy apps and games, either — there are some good options here.
Microsoft (Finally) Shuts Down MSN TV, the Son of WebTV
If you didn’t realize that MSN TV was still with us, you’re not alone.
25 Games to Watch for Summer 2013
Summer’s most anticipated PC, console and handheld video games are nearly here.
Rdio Bridges the Gap Between the Record Collection and the Cloud
It’s taken me years, but I’ve finally acknowledged that there is no longer any reason to own music. But I still want to collect it.
Sex, Alcohol and Oversharing
What makes us reveal too much on Facebook and Twitter? And why do we do it?
New Yelp Wordmaps Show Where All the Bacon Is Hiding
For each map, you can choose from a selection of words frequently used in Yelp reviews – hipster, frat, tourist, noodles, etc. – to see which areas of the city are most associated with each word.
Even with Windows 8.1, Windows 8 Is Still Searching for Its Killer App
There need to be more obvious arguments for adopting Microsoft’s new software.
Windows 8: 100,000 Apps, Still Plenty of Gaps
Microsoft deserves to brag, but quantity isn’t everything.
Heartache 2.0: Facebook, Your Ex and His Mom
When a relationship comes to an end, how do you cut ties on Facebook?
More Couples Saying ‘I Do’ to Wedding Apps
Here, we highlight six of the most promising.