Apps

Future OS X, iLife and iWork updates will continue to be free

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 28, 2013

One of the easily overlooked aspects of last week's iPad keynote is how Apple revolutionized software pricing. "The days of spending hundreds of dollars to get most out of your computer are gone," charismatic software chief Craig Federighi enthusiastically remarked just before revealing that OS X Mavericks will be a free upgrade to everyone.

The move has ushered in “a new era of Mac,” he said. And of course on the iOS side, the iLife and iWork suite of apps for content creation and productivity has gone from paid to free for every new iOS device owner.

The best part: future updates to iWork/iLife apps and upcoming new versions of the Mac operating system are going to continue to be completely free. What sort of dark magic is that?

Shazam launches artist updates, friends’ tags and newsfeed-style interface

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 23, 2018

The music discovery and fingerprinting engine Shazam is among a bunch of apps that were updated with iOS 7-inspired interface shortly after Apple released the new iPhone, iPad and iPod software for public consumption on September 18.

It's been quite a wait since Shazam's last feature-packed update and today's release has seen to that.

Not only does Shazam now let you see what your friends are tagging in real-time and check out updates from the artists you follow, it also sports a brand new interface to interact with the Shazam community. More on that in just a second...

Duet Game review: twist your way through a musical maze

Lory Gil ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Casual games are definitely fun. Lately, the App Store has been flooded with some great titles. However, sometimes, they can feel just a bit too casual. Sometimes, you might want a game that will make your palms sweat and your heart pound.

Duet Game is one of those casual games that really make you work for your win. It fits into that cliché saying of, “easy to play, hard to master”…

Incredimail becomes Molto, now available on iPhone

Lory Gil ∙ Updated February 1, 2018

If you are looking for a new mail client for your iPhone, you will be happy to know that the popular iPad mail app Incredimail is now available for the iPhone. Only its been completely redesigned and has a new name.

Molto is a mail client designed for mobile access to your digital correspondences. Check your messages, send and receive communications, and experience email in a whole new way…

Popular VNC client ‘Screens’ updated with AirPlay Mirroring and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 11, 2023

Popular iOS VNC client 'Screens' has received a huge update this weekend, bringing the app to version 3.1. For those unfamiliar with it, the app allows you to connect to your Mac or Windows PC from your iOS device.

Screens 3.1 brings about a number of new features, improvements and bug fixes. On the feature front, the app now supports the A7's new 64-bit tech (for compatible devices), AirPlay Mirroring, and Hot Corners on Mac...

Apps of the week: Dead Trigger 2, Tweetbot 3, Tick, and more…

Lory Gil ∙ Updated March 17, 2019

This weekend is a big one for me. I am throwing my annual Halloween shindig. I plan for it all year long and my friends show up in some amazing costumes. I’ll be busy all weekend, planning for the festivities, and then recovering from them.

If you are keeping your weekend free for games, or looking for a productivity app to keep you on track, we’ve got a list of apps to checkout…

Indigo Lake review: this game may scare you to death

Lory Gil ∙ Updated February 5, 2018

When I was in my early 20s, I played Resident Evil for the first time. That game scared the bajeezes out of me. I had to play it with the lights on and the volume down. That was the first time a video game put the fright in me.

Indigo Lake had the same effect on me when I recently played it for the first time. The eerie soundtrack and first-person point of view adds a creepy element that sends shivers down your spine as you look for clues to solving the mystery of the unexplained deaths surrounding the lake...

Boxie Dropbox client gets passcode protection, per-folder sorting and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 13, 2018

A new Dropbox client, Boxie by Gianluca Divisi and Matteo Lallone, has quickly earned our attention with its gorgeous user interface and a comprehensive set of effective features that make navigating and managing Dropbox files and folders a breeze.

Following on its mid-October release, the app which "prettifies your whole Dropbox experience" has received its first point update bringing a couple new features such as passcode protection, folder-by-folder sorting options, smart text auto selection and "tons of under-the-hood improvements and optimizations"...

Our favorite Halloween apps and games

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

The best holiday of the year is just around the corner. If you haven’t already, it’s time to take the skeletons out of the closet and get those pumpkins gutted because Halloween waits for no man.

If you are still looking for costume ideas, or you just love things that are spooky, creepy, and downright deadly, we have a list of our favorite Halloween related apps to make you scream...

Totems review: conquer your enemy and steal his land

Lory Gil ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Land grab style board games are very exciting in real life. Stealing from your friends can be pretty fun. However, transitioning that type of excitement and emotion to digital form does not always produce the same results.

Totems: Game of Conquest is a land grab board game designed specifically for iOS. It has all of the rules and outcomes of a physical board game, but you don’t have to be in the same room to play the game. Thanks to online multiplayer mode, you can even steal from your friend, but you won’t risk having a glass of water thrown at you…

New Remote icon in iTunes may hint at impending iOS 7 update

Cody Lee ∙ October 25, 2013

Although Apple posted a number of iOS 7-flavored app updates this week, there's still one that I'm anxiously awaiting: the Remote app. I use it every day to control my Apple TV, and it's very much in need of a UI overhaul.

Fortunately, it looks like I won't have to wait much longer. A redesigned icon for the Remote app has been discovered in iTunes, suggesting that Apple may be putting the finishing touches on an iOS 7 update for the utility...

Tweetbot 3 is out with all-new design for iOS 7

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 14, 2018

Popular Twitter client Tweetbot has finally received its iOS 7 update this afternoon. A week after Tapbots announced that the new app had been sent off to Apple and was awaiting approval from the App Team, Tweetbot 3 has arrived.

As expected, Tweetbot 3 has been completely redesigned from the ground up for iOS 7—as you can see in the screenshot above, it looks nothing like its predecessor. And also as expected, the brand new app comes with a new price tag...