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[iPhone] Learn new skills or share knowledge with Snapguide tutorials
Some people are lucky: all it takes for them to learn a new skill is to be told how to do something. But for the rest of us, we need a visual reference. Whether it comes to learning how to cook a new dish or tie a bowtie, visuals are [...]
[iPhone] Easily share files between your iPhone and computer with File Manager by TapMedia
I prefer to do my writing on my laptop. However, when I’m on the go (or have a late-night flash of inspiration), I use the Notes app on my iPhone to jot down story ideas, article pitches, or notes to myself. It’s then pretty easy to email these little notes [...]
[iPhone] Organize shopping and wish lists with I Want Wish Lists
Making a list and checking it twice isn’t just a job for Santa. I’m constantly juggling various shopping lists, gift idea lists, and my own personal wish list. Once you’ve done all the research online about what item you want to buy, it’s important to keep that information handy for [...]
[iPhone] Learn what causes of your headaches with My Migraine Triggers
If you’ve never had a migraine, count your blessings. I started getting them in college, and sometimes have them 4 times a month now. The pain can be enough to bring me to tears, while the nausea and sensitivity to light make me feel like a monster. I’ve mostly got [...]
[iPhone] Discover new apps and app sales with App Wall
Yesterday, I brought you word on Book Wall, an iPhone app developed by Merge Mobile. This book-finding app presented each title in an attractive mosaic format. However, I was ultimately a bit underwhelmed by the whole app experience. The lack of wishlist features, paired with a lack of basic book [...]
[iPhone] Book Wall helps you discover and download eBooks
My boyfriend’s mom is an English teacher. My boyfriend’s sister works at Barnes and Noble. They are both great sources for book recommendations, but my voracious appetite for books is so massive, that I require more recommendations than they can provide me with. One of the problems with loving books [...]
[iPhone] Gesundheit! is a sneeze-tastic puzzle game with great art
Games come and go from the App Store all the time, often with no warning. Sometimes, you want to check out a game people have been buzzing about, only to find that the title has been pulled. If you missed Gesundheit! the first time it was available, good news! This [...]
[iPhone] Easily delegate tasks to friends, family, and coworkers with GET TOFU!
If you don’t have a personal assistant, then chances are that you rely on your friends, family, or co-workers to help you accomplish small tasks throughout the day. There are tons of different ways to ask for assistance, or assign tasks to someone. But if your current methods aren’t working, [...]
Twitter unveils Vine, the video version of a 140-character tweet
Twitter purchased Vine back in October before the company could launch any products. But lo and behold, in a little under 3 months, Twitter is launching the Vine app — and it shares video in your tweets!
The whole idea of Vine is similar to that of Twitter in that [...]
Read More »[iPhone] TouchPal Keyboard learns as you type, offers contextual prediction, and has swipe-to-text
I’ll be the first to admit it: I have what the hilarious minds over at “Futurama” would call “stupid fingers.” When it comes to texting, my day is like one long installment of “@&$% you, Autocorrect!” But I never really thought that there was much I could do about it. [...]
[iPhone] Duolingo is a free, fun way to learn a new language at any age
Rosetta Stone is constantly running ads claiming that they are the best way to learn a new language. But unfortunately, most of us can’t afford software that costs several hundred dollars. If you can’t afford $500 to spend on a whole set of Rosetta Stone discs, why not try a [...]
[iPhone] Madefire brings exclusive, original comics to your phone
Digital comics have come a long way in the past five years. What started off a basically a way to pirate back issues has evolved into a unique art form. Gone are the days when comics fans could be satisfied with just a .pdf scan of an old issue of [...]
[iPhone] Avocado provides private messaging for couples
How many times a day do you find yourself needing to talk with your significant other? Whether its texting, Tweeting, Facebooking, or any number of other networking services, most people reach out to their significant others multiple times per day, even if it’s just little notes to say “I love [...]
[iPhone] Delete tweets, en masse and with ease, using DLTTR
Just had a messy breakup? Renouncing your love of your once-favorite band? Embarrassed by some late-night musings you posted on Twitter? Just got a new job and want to clean up your online social networking profiles? Then you are clearly in need of a tool to help you delete all [...]
[iPhone] Become a smarter shopper with Consmr for iOS
Shopping, even shopping for something you really want, can be a total drag. Finding the best item for your needs can be tricky, especially if you haven’t had much time to research or have many restrictions on what you can buy. Thankfully, help is at hand…literally! Consmr is an iPhone [...]
[iPhone] Turn your camera into a real-time dictionary with Linxy
A book that I tend to re-read every year just because I like it so much is “The Diamond Age” by Neal Stephenson. It’s steampunk meets cyberpunk, East meets West, and very very cool. At the center of the story is a little girl named Nellodee, who comes into possession [...]
[iPhone] Make movies easily using Directr (no editing required!)
I’m calling it right now: if Spielberg ever shoots a movie on his iPhone, he’ll probably use Directr to do it. The reason is simple: Directr takes away all of the hassle of editing short video clips because it uses a storyboard format to encourage you to shoot scenes in [...]
[iPhone] Appy Geek is a dream come true for tech news junkies
Although it’s been around for a little while now, I only stumbled across Appy Geek in the past week or so. We’ve actually reviewed this app before, though not for iOS devices. Our own Brendan reviewed the Android version of the app back in November. In his review, he noted [...]
[iPhone] Play audio records of interesting news, articles, and stories with Umano
The new iOS app Umano bills itself as “interesting news read by real people .” If you’re the type of person who really digs podcasts, NPR, and internet radio, Umano is a handy app that will let you consume your news aurally, rather than visually.[...]
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Read More »Facebook launches free voice calling feature for iPhone users in USA
Facebook initially tested out free VoIP calls through its Messenger for iPhone app for Canadian users earlier this month, but it looks like they’re ready to start rolling out across the US as well. A call button has appeared in the app, and users can begin making free calls to [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Diagnose phone issues with the help of uFix
Troubleshooting is the first action any iPhone user must take before taking their device to the Genius Bar at the Apple Store. If you’re the kind of person who prefers to try and fix things yourself, you might want to check out the troubleshooting app uFix, developed by 2 [...]
[iPhone] Cute CUT provides video editing that is user-friendly
I think everyone goes through a phase where they want to grow up and become a director. Some people grow out of it, or get frustrated because of the cost of the tech it takes to shoot and edit a movie. And more often than not, editing is such a [...]
[iPhone] PicsArt Photo Studio offers full-feature photo editing
Who wants an app that only does one thing? The best apps are the ones that deftly combine two related sets of functions to create a super-app. Like peanut butter and jelly, PicsArt Photo Studio combines two great ideas in one tasty-looking package: you can edit images, while also having [...]
[iPhone] Find out if a movie has anything after the credits with Anything After
I remember when “Iron Man” came out in 2008, and how angry people were when they realized they were supposed to stick around until the end of the credits to see the “bonus scene” with Samuel L. Jackson. Most of the time, a movie theater indicates whether there is a [...]
[iPhone] Tiny ARPG is a simple, fun time wasting game
Most of us use our iPhones for two things: staying in touch with other people, and killing time while we wait for those people to show up and meet with us. A person can only play so many rounds of Angry Birds, so I try and keep a rotating list [...]
[iPhone] RepairPal helps you track and fix car problems
I can rip open a computer and tell you what each of the components does. But if you ask me to do the same thing under the hood of my car, I’d be at an utter loss. And I’m even more clueless when it comes to knowing what it should [...]
[iPhone] Learn about Large Hadron Collider and particle physics with Particle Zoo
Nobody likes to feel like the dumbest person in the room. But when science news breaks, those of us who don’t have a solid background in cutting edge science can feel utterly lost. If you feel out of the loop when it comes to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), CERN [...]
[iPhone] Help Out is an addictive puzzle game for kids and adults
The simplest puzzles are often the best. Rubik’s Cubes, Sudoku, Tetris…there’s something so satisfying about solving these simple challenges. Now, you can add one more game to that list: Help Out, an iPhone puzzle game developed by Incredible App! Whether you want to train your brain, or find a [...]
[iPhone] Learn clever life hacks, hints, and tips with Household Tips & Tricks
Okay, let’s be honest: nobody likes cleaning. But when you take a “life hack” approach to chore, even cleaning can be kind of fun. Household Tips & Tricks is packed with tons of these clever hacks, with info on everything from how to get gum out of someone’s hair to [...]
[iPhone] Explore the world with a virtual penpal using Wander
Sometimes, the apps we loved a year ago are the apps we ignore today. About a year ago, I was really big into an app called Wander, which pairs up users with “virtual guides” from all over the world. You are matched up with your guide for seven days. [...]
[iPhone] Track progression towards major life goals with Everest goal tracker
They say “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” But keeping your momentum up on that journey can be pretty hard. I read a news article the other day that said most New Year’s resolutions are given up by January 9th. If you want to keep [...]
[iPhone] Buy local goods and services with Zaarly
More and more people are coming around to the “Buy Local” lifestyle, demanding thing like locally-produced vegetables and locally-roasted coffee, whenever possible. The next logical extension of the “Buy Local” mentality is to focus on other goods and services from local business owners. To that end, Zaarly aims to provide [...]
[iPhone] Use iSession to manage a schedule filled with clients
If you are in a profession where you meet with multiple clients throughout the day, good appointment management may be your biggest concern. iSession is an iPhone app developed by Spud Pickles to help users manage their busy appointment book. Targeted towards professionals like psychologists, estheticians, and physical therapists, iSession [...]
[iPhone] Airports by TravelNerd provides maps, terminal info, food options, and more about major airports in the world
When people plan a trip to a new city, they spend hours looking up the best places to eat, stay, and visit. But more people would have a better overall travel experience if they spent as much time researching the airports that they travel through as thoroughly as the cities [...]
[iPhone] Monitor potentially tech-killing solar flares with 3D Sun
If you’re passionate about technology, then you may know that solar activity can have a potentially disastrous effect on all kinds of tech, from radios to navigation equipment to infrastructure. Given the fact that solar activity is supposed to peak during 2013, more and more people are getting interested in [...]