Free Puzzle Game, Puppy Tiles, for Android and iOS, this Weekend Only

The author of our So You Want to Be an App Developer? on-going series (where we show you how to get started developing apps from beginning to end) is giving away free copies of one of his apps, Puppy Tiles, to readers of TheUnlockr this weekend.  If you have an Android or iOS device, […]

Leaked Specs on Three New HTC Windows Phone 8 Devices

According to sources around the web, just a day after the announcement of Windows Phone 8, three devices from HTC have received names and specs. The HTC Rio, their entry level device, with a 4″ 800×480 resolution display, 14.4 mbps HSPA+, a 5 megapixel camera, and a Qualcomm’s MSM8227 processor. The

Windows Phone App of the Day: Security Toolkit

If I still lived in Memphis, I would totally use this app, but I live in a tree house in New York, and if someone wants to break in there, they can go right ahead because our roommate’s enormous Fat Cat Barth will surely frighten the perp away. Security Toolkit

Android App of the Day: Voice Recorder

Most mobile devices come equipped with a basic voice recorder app built-in, but what happens when you need a more advanced feature list for work? Well, before you run out and buy a fancy recording device from Office Depot, we’ve got a robust voice recorder app for Android that will

iOS App of the Day: Wikets

Finding an app that rewards you in Amazon gift cards simply for using it sounds awesome right? It almost sounds too good to be true. At least that’s what I said when I heard about the Wikets app, but I quickly found out that this app does exactly what it

Android App of the Day: Magic Piano

I never had the good fortune of learning how to play the piano when I was younger, and as I got older I was always jealous of those who could play. While playing Heart and Soul is the grand extent of my piano skills, I now have an addictive app

iOS App of the Day: Tango Video Calls

If you’re looking for a way to stay connected with your loved ones, then finding a reliable video chat app can make all the difference. While there are plenty of video chat platforms available how do you know which one to actually download? Well, that’s where we come in handy

Windows Phone App of the Day: Budget Buddy

Why is there not a Snapple Fact app for Windows Phone 7? I was just drinking a Snapple and spent an hour searching for a Snapple Fact app for WP7 and (surprise, surprise…) only found apps for iPad and iOS. So, instead of compiling a comprehensive list of Snapple Facts

Windows Phone 8: New Features

Microsoft today announced their latest update to the Windows Phone operating system, Windows Phone 8. Some new features are easy to understand, while others are more on the technical side (although still equally exciting). Let us help give you the key pointers and show you what you can expect, and

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How to Check Whether Your Android Device is Rooted or Not

If you just finished rooting your device and want to know whether you were successful in rooting it or not, then follow the procedure given below. It allows you to check whether your device is successfully rooted or not. Sometimes, while rooting the device, the rooting tool shows the successful

Android Gets an iMessage Competitor Called MightyText

One of the features on iOS devices that I’ve always liked to see on Android is the ability to text from my desktop, tablet, etc without needing a new phone number. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one. After a soft launch under the name Texty as a Chrome extension and

Windows Phone App of the Day: Series Fan

Have I ever mentioned that I am obsessed with the show, “How I Met Your Mother?” Well, my roommate(s) and I are literally obsessed with it to the point of postponing watching the season finale just so the season will last longer. Also, if anyone can tell me how to

Android App of the Day: How to Tie a Tie

So, you’re the best man in your cousin’s wedding, you’re late, and you don’t know how to tie a tie. Instead of having to ask Grandma Betty to tie it for you, all you have to do is download the How to Tie a Tie app for Android. Disaster averted!

How to Root LG Esteem

Want to enjoy Root-only apps on your LG Esteem smartphone? No problem, here’s a guide for you to root your phone and enjoy the apps that are available only for the rooted phones. I. Before You Begin: 1. The warranty of your phone will be voided once you root it.