Microsoft could seem to get the first Windows Phone 7 updates to function properly in the beginning. Even before the first major update, Microsoft was having trouble getting a minor update to play nice with Samsung phones. Fed up with all the waiting and uncertainty, some people had turned to third-parties to supply Windows Phone 7 updates. Microsoft advised against doing this and now we know why. Phones that installed unauthorized updates may never receive another update again.

webOS users that are looking for a podcast app may want to check out the recently graduated drPodder. The app comes as recently graduated because while it has been around for a little while, up until now it was limited to the homebrew community. As far as what the app will do, like most capable more »

Google Voice, despite still being in a closed beta, has more than its share of loyal followers and now Palm Pre users will be able to make better use of their account. Just recently the once homebrew only gDial Pro app was accepted and moved into Palm’s official App Catalog. The app, which is available more »

If you ask me, there is certain technology that should just be used in the way it was intended, but that said, I do think it is pretty interesting to see what devices are capable of aside from what the manufacturer specifies. Anyway, the latest device to receive a little hacking attention is the Sony more »

Homebrew apps — now the Palm Pre has a place to get some. The smart guys over at PreCentral have built a very functional homebrew gallery for Pre applications. These applications are user submitted so they may be rough around the edges but their numbers are growing fast. Currently there are 72 apps waiting for more »