If you're still waiting for Android 2.3 Gingerbread, we recommend checking out CyanogenMod 7. It not only brings Gingerbread to tons of Android phones, but other great features like canned SMS responses, over- (or under-) clocking, and a new simple theme engine. More »

Windows only: We recently featured Universal Androot, an app that rooted many Android phones, but had a few limitations (and Google's already killing it with a patch). Windows program SuperOneClick is the easiest, most universal rooting app we've seen yet. More »

Android: There are a lot of popular utilities for Android, from task killers, app switchers and beyond. Smartbar combines multiple useful utilities into one simple app and puts them in your menu bar for quick access. More »

Inexpensive phone mounts are almost always disappointing with low-quality parts and a poor grip on your phone. This cheap DIY mount is slim, solid, and and will fit your phone perfectly. More »

Smartphone cameras have come a long way, but still aren't perfect in every situation. Reader David writes in with a tip on how to keep your closeup photos clear for just a few dollars—without any DIY work beforehand. More »