Apps

Checkmark hits the iPhone, is what Reminders should have been

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

We told you about Checkmark, Snowman's upcoming location-aware organizer app for the iPhone, earlier in the month. Today, the program has finally landed on the App Store and can be yours in exchange for 99 cents. Checkmark bests Apple's stock Reminders app on many levels while ticking all the important boxes.

It one-ups Apple with triggers based on both location and time so you can, say, be alerted to pick up your laundry half an hour before you get to the mall or have that reminder about calling your wife pop up 15 minutes after you leave work. And if Reminders' illogical and inefficient user interface isn't your cup of tea, you'll definitely fall in love with Checkmark...

Smule releases new AutoRap app for iOS

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Do you dream of becoming the next Eminem? Well, this won't help you become a world-famous rapper. But it will sure make you sound like one.

Smule, the company known for apps like Ocarina and I Am T-Pain, has released a new music-creation title in the App Store today called AutoRap...

New Dark Knight Rises trailer lands ahead of release

Cody Lee ∙ July 14, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises, the third and final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, is set to hit theaters next week. And many critics are expecting the film to smash all kinds of box office records.

Gameloft is hoping that its new game, of the same title, is going to receive similar attention. With just a week left before launch, the firm has released an awesome new gameplay trailer. Check it out...

New Food and Drink category now live in the App Store

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

Earlier this month, several iOS developers reported receiving word from Apple that it was adding a new category to the App Store called Food and Drink.

The new section would showcase a number of applications regarding the topic, that previously got lost in the gigantic Lifestyle section. And now it's live...

NBC to stream 2012 Olympics to iOS and Android devices for free

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

The 2012 Olympics are set to kick off on July 27th in London, UK. And the whole world will be watching as the top athletes from around the globe square off in a number of events.

As it turns out, you'll be able to tune in from both your iPhone and iPad as well. NBC just announced that it's going to be streaming the Games to iOS and Android devices, for free...

Readability 1.1: way faster, enhancced article discovery, in-line YouTube and Vimeo

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 21, 2018

Clean reading client for iOS, Readability, hit the iOS platform with a beautiful native app back in March and today has brought us a major update, bringing out new features such as a new pagination method, much improved article discovery via curated Top Reads and Longform Picks, in addition to all-around speedier performance and other subtle tweaks...

Twitter for iOS gets enhanced notifications, interactive tweets, in-line media and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 10, 2012

As leaked yesterday, Twitter has just pushed out a major update to its iOS client with more than a dozen new features, including the biggies like alerts for specific users you follow, enhanced search autocomplete, in-app notifications and additional sources and media types that will show in-line, to name a few. Changelog is right after the break...

Google+ app updated with iPad support and more

Cody Lee ∙ July 10, 2012

Making good on its promise it made last month at its I/O conference, Google has updated its Google+ app with full iPad support. The app has been optimized for Apple's tablet, and looks great on its Retina display.

Other new features in the update include a new Events section and the ability to start and join Hangouts. Keep reading for the full rundown...

Mockups show what apps would look like on 7.85-inch iPad

Cody Lee ∙ July 10, 2012

After a series of reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, the "iPad Mini" has once again become the hotest topic in the tech world. It seems like everyone is getting in on the speculation regarding how, when, and why Apple would release such a device.

Up to this point, one of the most popular arguments against the smaller iPad has been that a 7.85-inch display would render most current apps unusable. So either developers would have to completely redesign their apps, or users would be forced to deal with tiny UI elements.

This theory has already been disproven by a number of pundits, via math and other reasoning. But we've come across some mockups that really drive the point across, demonstrating what apps would look and feel like on the smaller screen...

Leak reveals major Twitter for iPhone update coming

Cody Lee ∙ July 9, 2012

Twitter's iOS apps have received a lot of criticism over the past year — particularly the iPhone app. Its lack of power features, and controversial redesign late last year, has driven millions of users to opt for third-party clients.

But according to a recently-leaked change log, Twitter's iPhone app is about to receive a major update. Twitter 4.3, which should hit the App Store in the next few days, will feature new in-app push notifications and several other enhancements...

Pandora app updated with refreshed UI and reduced battery usage

Cody Lee ∙ July 7, 2012

Pandora has released a major update for its iOS application this weekend, bringing it to version 3.2. The new app includes a refreshed UI, and several other welcomed ehancements.

Among the new features is a modification to the app's architecture, which, Pandora claims, greatly reduces the amount of battery life it uses. Keep reading for the full change log...