Apps

The best Black Friday apps on iPhone for shopping and deals

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ November 20, 2019

Black Friday is one of the best shopping days of the year for deals. And nowadays, you don’t have to wake up at 2AM to stand in line and fight the crowds. You can do your Black Friday shopping right from your device.

The nice thing about Black Friday apps for iPhone is that you’re already ahead of the game. You can start looking now at terrific deals and even grab some early sales.

Stay home and munch on Thanksgiving leftovers this year while you shop from your couch with these awesome Black Friday apps for iPhone and iPad.

Spark for iOS gains inbox avatars, Dark Mode, iPad productivity enhancements & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 20, 2019

In its biggest redesign in years, Readdle's beautiful Spark email client for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has been redesigned from scratch with new features such as inbox avatars, support for iOS 13's Dark Mode, multiple window support on iPadOS and other perks.

Documents 7 brings new design, full PDF editor, iPad multitasking features & much more

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 19, 2019

The Documents app by Ukrainian developer Readdle is the best iOS file manager — think of it as the Files app on steroids. And now, it's gotten even better thanks to a major update bringing some great productivity enhancements and several features people have been waiting for.

How to quickly search for images, attachments, and scans in Apple Notes

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated October 15, 2025

Learn how to search for images and scans in the Notes app on iPhone and iPad to quickly find a photo or a document you’ve attached to a note.

Apple rebrands WWDC app as Developer, features year-round content

Peter Cohen ∙ November 19, 2019

Apple's WWDC app has been a mainstay for Apple developers attending or interested in the latest happenings at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which happens every June near Apple headquarters. The company announced late Monday that the WWDC app has been rebranded Developer, and now features year-round content of interest to Apple developers instead. It's available for download from the App Store.

PhotoRoom BG, Etc App, Triode, and other apps to check out this weekend

Cody Lee ∙ November 16, 2019

In this edition of our Apps of the Week roundup, we have a super-smart photo editor, a minimal note-taking app, and a new internet radio client. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.

How to make trailers in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 24, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to use your photos and videos to make trailers in iMovie on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

What every Mac user should know about the Mac App Store

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 11, 2023

If you’re new to Mac, getting to know these Mac App Store basics is the first step towards downloading and managing the apps you want. We’ll show you everything you need to get started.

The best Apple TV apps for home design and remodeling

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ November 13, 2019

When you decide it’s time to do something different in your living space, you need ideas. Whether you want to redesign a single room or remodel an entire area, getting inspiration for the right look and feel is important.

One terrific place to look for home design and remodeling ideas is on your Apple TV and these are the best apps for it.

How to use animated travel map backgrounds in iMovie

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ November 13, 2019

One cool movie idea that you can create in iMovie is for your travels. You can include photos or videos from a vacation, honeymoon, or road trip adventure. And to go along with this nifty project, iMovie offers animated map backgrounds.

With these backgrounds, you can show the moving route for your trip on a map in your movie. This can add something a little extra to your already memorable trip and movie.

Here’s how to add and adjust the animated travel map backgrounds in iMovie on Mac.

How to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription or free trial

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated October 9, 2025

The Apple TV+ streaming service is a good option for unique originals if you’re looking for something different to watch. But it’s not for everyone. Maybe you’re not thrilled with the selection of shows, maybe you don’t like the subscription price, or you just don’t like its video player. Whatever the case, here’s how to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription or free trial.