Items tagged as Android

HTC One

While Android really isn't my jam, I have to say, the just-announced aluminum-clad HTC One is probably the best-looking handset the company has put out in years. With HTC BlinkFeed, the company has put web-based content front-and-center on this device, in what looks like a mashup of Windows Metro and Flipboard. And with a camera that captures 300% more light than most…

Cleartones Minimal Ringtones

You know what can ruin a nice date or a business meeting? When you get a call and your phone starts blaring "Call Me Maybe" as you quickly fumble around to silence it even though the damage is already done. Embarrassing. Rather than do that to yourself, check out Cleartones, which are a set of beautiful, minimal ringtones and alert tones created…

The Bobine

Here at the Tools and Toys World HQ, we're big fans of the Joby GorillaPod, the flexible tripod. When used with a Glif, it makes a heck of an iPhone tripod, but it could all be simpler. Enter the Bobine. It's a two-foot long USB cable that doubles as a stand. Bend it in shape, and it will retain it, making a…