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[Mac OS X] xTeamView lets you access team member schedules from xTeam [iPhone, iPad]
When you’re working as part of a collaborative team, one of the hardest things to accomplish is finding blocks of time where everyone can get together and meet. One great tool for building your schedule (or reviewing the schedules of other team members) is xTeamView, an app that is [...]
[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, [...]
[iPhone] Add effects, text, frames, and filters to photos with BeFunky Photo Editor
Have you ever been to one of those fro-yo bars with the unlimited toppings? No matter how old you are, it’s always fun to go in there and pile topping after topping on top of your cup of frozen yogurt. BeFunky Photo Editor is like the camera app equivalent of [...]
[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.[...]
[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?” [...]
[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] Visual bookmarks meet social networking in We Heart It
We are inundated with things to buy and covet on a daily basis. Between blogs, feeds, and social media, hardly a day goes by when I don’t see a cool new product, accessory, or item that I think is cool enough to buy. Visual bookmarking is a great way to [...]
Facebook Messenger enables free calling for iOS users in the UK
Just 2 months ago, we reported on Facebook launching free calling for iOS users in the US and Canada. Now, Facebook has enabled the free calling feature to users across the pond (sorry, couldn’t help it)!
The process remains pretty much the same: When in the conversation view, tap on [...]
Read More »[iPhone] MEGA Tic Tac Toe takes a classic social game to the next level
There isn’t a schoolkid on the planet who hasn’t scribbled out a few games of Tic Tac Toe when they were supposed to be paying attention in class. It may not have the prestige of chess, but Tic Tac Toe is the game that teaches most kids about strategy for [...]
[iPhone] Take sharper, better pictures with Camera Awesome
Most camera apps out there on the App Store are focused on providing cool filters. Sadly, not enough camera apps are focused on actually helping users take better, sharper photos. Camera Awesome is the best of both worlds: plenty of fun filters to play with, but also plenty of tools [...]
[iPhone] Trainyard Express is an awesome puzzle game on iOS
I’m a skeptic by nature. Quote a fact to me, and rather than blindly accept it, I’ll always respond with, “Says who?” So when I saw the App Store description for Trainyard Express calling their app ”The best puzzle game on the App Store,” I felt compelled to check it [...]
[iPhone] ‘Today To-Do Basic: Clever Task Management’ helps you focus on the tasks you need to do today
Getting organized and staying organized in this day and age comes down to having the right tools. If you are still looking for the right tools to organize your daily to-do lists, you’re never going to feel like you’ve really got a handle on your day. Why no try to [...]
[iPhone] Meet Alfred, an iOS “butler” for finding a great place to eat
My all-time favorite comic book as a kid was Batman. I wanted the cool car, the sweet gadgets, the big mansion, and of course, a butler of my very own. As an adult, I definitely have the sweet gadgets nailed down, but I have yet to score a butler as [...]
[iPhone] Rebuild society on a desert island with Robinson’s Island
From “Robinson Crusoe” to “Gilligan’s Island” to “LOST,” Western society has had a centuries-long love affair with stories set on desert islands. I think we’ve all thought about what life would be like on a deserted island from time to time. Now, there is a game that will let you [...]
[iPhone] Turn photos into art masterpieces with Repix, a photo editing app
Depending on how you look at things, the presence of a smartphone camera in everyone’s pocket these days is either a great thing for photography, or a terrible thing. I’m in the former camp: it’s great that people feel more empowered to take creative pictures and embrace that artistic side [...]
[iPhone] 5-0 Radio Police Scanner helps you keep tabs on emergencies in your city
One of the strongest memories I have of my grandfather is watching him sit down in the afternoons with a glass of iced tea and listening to the police scanner. As a kid, I never really got the appeal. But today, just hearing a police scanner in the background makes [...]
[iPhone] Uber is an app for requesting private car service in major cities
One of my all-time favorite Eddie Izzard bits comes from his classic “Dress to Kill” recording at San Francisco. He’s talking with the audience about their fair city, and transitions to a bit about the fog to a bit about taxi cabs.
“[The fog] runs down the road, doesn’t it? [...]
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