At just 32 x 32 pixels, nobody is going to mistake this interactive picture frame for a Retina Display. But that's the point: PIXEL, an LED pixel art display, appeals to those of us with a soft spot for sprite based artwork, icons, and imagery of the 8-bit era when seeing the distinct pixel elements was and remains all part of the charm of art created with resolution limitations in mind... More

For the longest time whenever I had a thought or idea I'd reach for my trusted pocket Moleskine notebook to jot down my inspiration in detail. Apps like Evernote or iA Writer fill in nicely for larger projects, but for smaller 'napkin scribbles' I prefer using the handy stylus and a few apps optimized for the quick sketch... More

Shield Fade for Samsung Galaxy S III
• $29.99
• Belkin

When it comes to features and performance, Samsung Galaxy S III owners can go toe-to-toe with just about any smartphone device out there. Where it falls short are options for fashionable customization. Purists and hardcore geeks may scoff, but fashionable case options are a huge industry. So this Galaxy S III owner is very pleased to see these colorful case options from Belkin, diverging from the bro-tastic+Oakley-shades realm and infusing a bit of trendy ombre (or Mark Rothko-inspired, if you're the artsy type) to the Android users' realm.

We've got a good mix of gamers here at Apartment Therapy. While some of us love FPS (First Person Shooters) and action titles, almost all of us appreciate casual games, those titles perfect for picking up while riding the subway or waiting in line at the post office. In this roundup we'll take a look at some of our favorites in this category for the iPad, Android and Windows 8 tablets, that we have difficulty putting back down once we pick up! More

Google Maps has returned to iOS and the great Maps app debacle of 2012 has finally mellowed. Perhaps premature and overly ambitious, many have ditched the built-in map back to Google's trusted geographic guidance. But there are plenty of other mobile mapping options for iOS , Android, and Windows Phone devices vying to help navigate by car, foot, or public transportation. Faced with so many options, how many are reliable? Here are a few suggestions that won't steer you the wrong way. More

My personal assistant (aka my smartphone) keeps me informed and organized. But while the calendar utility that comes standard is functional, I've discovered there is a myriad of more versatile and powerful calendar apps well beyond any phone's stock app. With so many to choose from, I've narrowed it down to some of the best for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8. More

You've survived the holiday season and celebrated the new year with Auld Lang Syne, champagne, and the company of good friends and family. Now that the dust has settled and your feet are planted firmly in 2013, have you considered what you'd like to achieve within the next 12 months? Here are a few apps we've looked into to help you stay on track with 2013's resolutions...
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2012 was the year a couple of us over here at Apartment Therapy fell for the Android platform, both in smartphone and tablet flavors. The Google Nexus 7 tablet, the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the gigantic Note 1 & 2, Ice Cream Sandwich then Jelly Bean, Google Now...it was a very good year, with the mobile OS improving in just about every way. We can't wait for what 2013 has to offer after revisiting all the goodies 2012 brought us...

• Customizing a Beautifully Minimal Android Screen
• Start Here If You're New to Android
• The Typical Android User Infographic
• Avoid Carrier Hotspot Fees With FoxFi Android App
• The Average Data Use Per Month for Android Users Is...
• My Favorite Android App: Google Sky Map
• Pushing the Limits With the Gigantic Samsung Galaxy Note
• Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Samsung Galaxy S III
• Adjust Screen Brightness By Monitoring Your Eyes
• Google Nexus 7 Tablet Test Lab Review More

Trying to decide what to gift tech-savvy friends and family on a budget during the holidays? Looking for something not too expensive, yet considerate at the same time. Since nearly everyone has a smartphone these says, we think apps can be a considerate stocking stuffer, spanning from simply entertaining to truly useful, specific to the user's needs and wants, sure to bring a smile to casual and hardcore smartphone users alike. More

The Holidays provide us with an excellent opportunity to show those close to us just how important they are. Remember, a present shouldn't be about how much you spend, but is a well-thought representation of how much we know and the memories shared with one another. It's believed that technology has created a cold rift between ourselves and everyone around us but we believe that these six apps beg to differ. Smartphones can make purchasing gifts from the heart a seamless affair without detracting from the human element. More