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Surf fast and free with SlimBoat

We like trying different Web browsers, so when a browser that's actually more than a Chrome or Firefox clone comes along, we're definitely interested. Though it's not radically different in appearance or performance, FlashPeak's lightweight, cross-platform SlimBoat stands out from other browsers by integrating many of the capabilities that the others add on with extensions. It's built on QTWebkit, but all you really need to know is that it's fast and safe. SlimBoat gives up nothing to other browsers when it comes to features and capabilities, either; it inclusdes tons of features such as … Read more

Control your scrolling and switch between sets of mouse settings with Mouse Speed Switcher

If you frequently switch between using a mouse and the touch pad on your laptop, or use more input devices in general, this software may come as a blessing. If touch pad gestures aren't quite working for you, Mouse Speed Switcher can help. It lets you control up to 10 mice or track pads in one program.

This program's namesake feature isn't the most exciting add-on it offers. While it can change how fast your mouse reacts to clicks, that feature can be found in your Windows Control Panel. So, unless you're using more input devices … Read more

iOS 6.1.1 doesn't break evasi0n jailbreak, at least not yet

The evasi0n jailbreak is so far safe from the clutches of iOS 6.1.1.

Released by Apple to developers yesterday, the first beta of the iOS update tweaks Apple's Maps app for Japanese users but otherwise is light on changes. And as tweeted by iOS hacker pod2g, the beta does not block the evasi0n jailbreak, as some feared it might. However, he cautioned people who want to install the evasi0n jailbreak to stick with iOS 6.1.

6.1.1 beta (10B311) does not fix the jailbreak. It'll probably happen in a future revision. Don't upgrade … Read more

Apple gives developers iOS 6.1.1 to test out

A little more than a week after releasing iOS 6.1, Apple's got a new update in the hopper.

The company today released iOS 6.1.1 to developers to test their apps and sniff out bugs.

Per a private change log posted by 9to5Mac, the crux of the update includes changes to Apple's own mapping software for Japanese users. That includes "improved pronunciation," color tweaks, updated iconography, and directions that "strongly prefer highways over narrower roads."

Those changes strongly suggest that Apple's got some work to do with its maps in the … Read more

Use your voice to control your Android device with Sweet Suzy

Voice-recognition applications have been becoming more prevalent in the past few years due to the popularity of Siri and Google Now. Sweet Suzy is the latest application to market this technology, and it makes an attempt at some novel features. While it claims to be the most advanced application of its kind, most users will find quite the opposite is true.

One-click installation makes setup very easy for all users. However, it should be noted that the vast majority of Sweet Suzy's functions require a data connection of some type. If the data connection is slow, this may adversely … Read more

Play with a virtual friend using Talking Ben the Dog Free

Potentially keeping the user entertained for hours, this app offers great graphics and is packed with humor. Talking Ben the Dog Free is a great alternative to the typical games and activities found in entertainment applications, and might be interesting to those who are looking for something different and need something to keep them occupied.

Talking Ben the Dog Free appears to be a pretty big app for a time-killer. After you install the main application, another download, of about 35MB, is required to actually use the program. The total size of the application tips the scales at around 50MB … Read more

Spaceteam will test your teamwork skills

Spaceteam is a multiplayer game that requires you to work with your team to navigate your ship through space. It's a little silly and there really isn't any kind of skill involved, but it's still a fun way of spending an evening with friends.

Spaceteam requires two or more players, and they must be in the same room as you. Once you all turn the dial on the main page to Play, the game will detect other players in the room and will send your characters to a Waiting Room. The characters and other game graphics are … Read more

Edit photos on the go with BeFunky Photo Editor

Every Android user deserves a good photo editor. BeFunky Photo Editor is one of the best apps in this category. It works well and is packed with many creative tools to assist in altering images.

Easy to download and set up, BeFunky Photo Editor enables a user to get right down to business. There are no advanced settings to adjust and the user is greeted with a bold and modern-looking home screen with a fun vibe. The first time this app opens, it greets beginners with helpful hints. This is a detail many applications regretfully leave out. Photos may be … Read more

Tap to kill bugs in Bug Smasher for Android

Were you that kid who fried ants under a magnifying glass to watch them burn? Bug Smasher has a whole new way to quench your sadistic desires. You can smash bug after bug as they wiggle across your screen. The game is silly fun, but getting a high score is more a test of endurance than it is skill.

To say this game is simple is a massive understatement. Though it sends multiple crudely colored bugs at you at once, you'd have to be trying to not clear the screen quickly. You're even less likely to miss on … Read more