CyanogenMod 10, the popular custom Android ROM that replaces a phone's default software, has been released in finalized, stable form today. Available for a number of devices both new and old, the latest version is based off of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. A large part of CyanogenMod's appeal is that it closely adheres to the stock, untouched Android experience increasingly found only on Google's Nexus devices: there are no traces of overwrought "skins" here. Owners of the Galaxy S III, for example, can finally opt to ditch TouchWiz in favor of a stable alternative. It could also prove a popular path for anyone disappointed by the Nexus 4's lack of LTE: you'll be able to get a largely similar experience on a 4G handset with this ROM.

Further, CyanogenMod can breath new life into a phone no longer receiving software updates or other official support from a manufacturer. Downloads of the ROM are available today for a number of devices that have long languished on legacy versions of Android. The Samsung Captivate and Galaxy S II Skyrocket are just two examples, though even CyanogenMod's developers have their limits when it comes to hardware support.