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Apple announces WWDC for June 10-14, new versions of iOS and OS X to be shown
Apple has officially announced that their yearly Worldwide Developers Conference will be held from June 10-14 at its usual venue – Moscone West convention center in San Francisco.
Unlike previous years, Apple did not put tickets on sale at the same time as the announcement, but used it to notify [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Indie App Pack comes with games, HD wallpapers, sounds, and more
Someone recently asked me what I found most rewarding about reviewing apps and iOS games. In any given month, I review dozens of iOS titles, and I do it because it is lots of fun. One thing I like the best is how the App Store is a great way [...]
[iPhone] Weave is a tool for project management, to-do lists, and other business tasks
As modern people, we’re all just busy, busy, busy. Whether you’re a housewife or a CEO, you have some project you’re working on. From launching a new product to picking out the perfect decorations for a graduation party, there is a simple project management and to-do list app that can [...]
[iOS] Camp Myth is a charming visual novel with a mythological twist
Not too long ago, we reviewed Juniper’s Knot, a haunting and atmospheric visual novel app. With gorgeously rendered characters, an intriguing story, and an intuitive design, this visual novel definitely whet my appetite for more apps in this underappreciated genre. So when I heard about Camp Myth, I jumped [...]
[iPhone] Attach notes to your photos using SnapAndGo
My parents and my grandparents have stacks of photo albums. They’re not really into scrapbooking, so they just write notes in ballpoint pen on the back of each photograph as a way of recording when the picture was taken, where, and who is in the shot. If you want an [...]
[iPhone] Send audio messages to Facebook friends with Jumvo
Different countries have different habits and etiquette when it comes to communicating. For example, it is common practice in some parts of Scandinavia to first text a person before calling them, to ensure that now is a good time to talk. In our digital age, there are dozens of ways [...]
Screenshots and feature list of Google’s universal chat platform ‘Babel’ have leaked online
Last month we told you about a rumor that Google would be combining Google Talk, Google Voice and Google Hangouts into one universal chat platform called Google Babble. It turns out that while the idea of the new service from Google still holds true, the name is looking a little [...]
Read More »Chinese website allows users to install pirated iOS apps without the need for jailbreaking
A Chinese website called 7659 is bypassing Apple’s App Store and allowing its users to install pirated apps for free, without the need for jailbreaking. How are they doing this? It’s actually kind of clever.
The website is using Apple’s bulk enterprise licensing to copy and distribute pirated paid apps [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Distant Suns Lite helps novices and pros alike to navigate the night sky
Unless you live in a big city, you can probably look up in wonder at the night sky. There are few natural wonders as majestic, or as beautiful. But if you’re like me, you wish you knew more about what you were looking at. Whether you’re interested in the constellations [...]
[iPhone] ‘Snap, Snap, Go!’ is a fun game where you must take funny pictures based on challenges
Every generation has its own “must play” card game. In generations past, that game has been whist, or poker, or baccarat. In more recent years, card games like Apples to Apples, Magic, and Cards Against Humanity have been incredibly popular. If you’ve played C.A.H. and loved its cynical, often risque [...]
[iPhone] Check out 1800, an addictively simple game that tests your reaction time
I’m not sure how many of you were able to regularly visit an arcade growing up, but I absolutely loved our local arcade. There were a ton of different amusements, from classic arcade games to skee-ball to first person shooters with light guns. But as cool as all of these [...]
[Windows] Wirelessly share files between your computers, smartphones, and tablets with Filedrop [Mac OS X, Android, iOS]
Airdrop for Mac allows you to share files between Mac computers using drag and drop methods, as long as they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. AirDroid pretty much does the same thing for Android and desktop computers. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many applications out there that allow sharing [...]
[iPhone] Get detailed public transportation info for the world’s major cities using HopStop
Moving to a new city is exhilarating, but it can also be really stressful. Finding your way around a new city is always tough, especially if you come from some place that didn’t have much in the way of a transit system. Whether you are traveling for business or trying [...]
[iPhone] Score hotels and last-minute travel deals with Jetsetter for iOS
We’ve become a nation of armchair travelers. Unless you’re lucky enough to travel for work, you probably do most of your “traveling” via the Travel Channel, or by gazing at photos on some travel blog. It’s rare to find a travel app that actually inspires you to get up and [...]
[iPhone] CoverMe provides security and privacy for messages, call logs, contacts, photos, and videos
Security is a primary concern for anyone who uses the Internet, but most of us don’t do enough to protect ourselves. Most of us choose convenience over security precautions, favoring speed and ease of access to our devices at the expense of guarding our personal information. What most iOS users [...]
[iPhone] Create and share 30-second videos using Viddy
Sharing videos with friends is a great way to stay in touch, say “wish you were here,” or make a big announcement. Unfortunately, the App Store marketplace is so crowded that it can often seem impossible to separate the good apps from the bad ones. Viddy just dropped a big [...]
[iPhone] Errands To-Do List may be free, but it’s definitely not “lite” on features
Free apps are often Lite apps…and that means they lack a ton of basic features. It’s nice to find that some developers are committed to making Free apps that are still full-featured, useful tools. One such free app is Errands To-Do List, a free app with tons of features developed [...]
[iPhone] Clever Clues is like a crossword puzzle game but without the grids
Countless studies have shown that people who keep their brains active have lower incidences of dementia and other age-related mental problems. Whether it’s learning a second language, taking up sudoku, or doing a daily crossword puzzle, keeping your brain at work is the best way to make sure you continue [...]
[iPhone] Spray Can is a community for virtual tag artists, painters, and graffiti fans
Here’s your fun fact of the day: graffiti is a plural noun. That means if you are referring to just one work of spray-painted art, you should use the singular form of the noun: “graffito.” But no matter what you call it, the fact remains that graffiti has a special [...]
[iPhone] Done Not Done helps you make a to-do list for pop culture experiences
The majority of to-do list apps I review are designed to be used for business, productivity, or organizational purposes. However, I recently came across a to-do list app that’s a bit different in its goals. The app is called Done Not Done, and it was developed by Betaworks Como.[...]
[iPhone] Ketchup lets you turn tentative plans into confirmed plans with your flaky friends
Keeping in touch with friends via Twitter and Facebook is easy. But it’s far more fun to hang out in real life! The problem is simple: with so much going on in our lives, it can be hard to make fast plans. If you’re tired of your friends saying “Oh, [...]
Is this Apple fanboyism to the extreme or an honest mistake by a popular tech blog?
I often troll the Internet to find interesting news tidbits to post about on dotTech (or to make Enrique post about them, poor lad having to do my bidding). I was doing the same today when I came across an article on BGR (or should I say, iBGR as some [...]
Read More »[iPhone] The Jim and Frank Mysteries features tons of puzzles and interesting characters
Hi, my name is Tucker, and I’m a puzzle-holic. (Hi, Tucker!) Seriously, you guys…I just can’t get enough puzzles. I devour them my the dozens each month: they make great timekillers, and they’re a fun way to refresh my tired brain during a case of the mid-afternoon blahs. My love [...]
[iPhone] ‘Do! – The Best Simple To Do List’ offers quick sorting and organization
I’ve checked out a ton of different to-do apps recently. I’m still trying to find the app that’s perfect for me. I’m picky, I guess. The most recent productivity app I decided to check out is called Do! – The Best Simple To Do List, developed by Su Won Shin.[...]
iOS users vs Android users [Comic]
![iOS users vs Android users [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/ios_vs_android_users-290x160.jpg)
The difference between iOS and Android users highlighted in this comic couldn’t be more true.
Read More »[iPhone] How to Tie a Tie provides instructions to tie neckties, bowties, pocket squares, and more
We’ve all heard the expression, “The clothes make the man.” The full version is a bit funnier: Mark Twain allegedly said, “The clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” The bottom line is simple: if you look good, people will treat you well. And [...]
[iPhone] Now What is a productivity and scheduling app for ADHD folks (or anyone who feels disorganized)
We’ve all heard people joke that they are “a little ADD today” when they can’t seem to focus on their work. But for people who have ADD or ADHD, it’s no laughing matter. For those with attention disorders and those who are just easily distracted, there is a productivity and [...]
[iPhone] Use simple Scheduler to quickly store and access schedules for public transportation
The best apps are almost always the most simple ones. That being said, I wonder if it’s possible for an app to be too simple. When an app only has one function, it needs to be an important function. Otherwise, users will try it out, and think “What’s the point?” [...]
![Crybaby Apple [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/card_game_apple_crying-290x160.png)
[iPhone] Transform your phone into an old-school camera with Plastica
I was lucky enough to attend a public high school where I could take photography as an elective. Our instructor was an amazing photographer in his own right, and he taught us how to use a proper camera with film. We even had our own darkroom, which was pretty amazing. [...]
[iPhone] Hide your private photos behind a 4-digit pincode with Private Photo Vault
Just because you want privacy doesn’t mean you’re up to something illicit or nefarious. Privacy is a fundamental human right, and so it’s only natural that there are some people who want to protect their secrets…be they big ones, or very small. Most people have a photo or two they’d [...]
[iPhone] Lose weight with Foodiet, a health app that’s more than just a calorie counter
Male or female, most of my friends are trying to lose weight right now, and they’re all using iOS apps to track their dieting progress and daily calorie intake. Apps like SparkPeople and MyFitnessPal are very popular choices. But just because an app is popular, does that mean it is [...]
[iPhone] Send photos to your future self with ThrowBack
It’s funny how we can forget even the most intense memories with time. And then, once forgotten, those dormant memories can be fully reawakened within an instant just by looking at an old journal entry or a photograph. There’s nothing better than finding old photos from your youth and remembering [...]
[iPhone] Become master of your city with LocalUncle, an app for finding anything from restaurants to events
The great thing about city life is that there is always something interesting going on. There are simply more clubs, more restaurants, more attractions, and more businesses in a city than in the suburbs or in rural communities.
But this variety poses a problem: what should you do tonight? And [...]
Read More »iPhone has more vulnerabilities than Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry smartphones [Study]
In their ’25 Years of Vulnerabilities’ study, SourceFire — a firm that focuses on providing network security solutions to companies — has revealed iPhone has 81% of all smartphone operating system vulnerabilities, followed by Android (9%), Windows Mobile/Phone (5%), and BlackBerry (4%). SourceFire based its conclusions upon data gathered by [...]
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