Apps

iOS 6 Beta lets you reorder Apple TV icons. Apps coming?

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 27, 2012

Earlier this morning we told you about a note by Apple pundit John Gruber who challenged BGR editor Jonathan Geller's false report that Apple would release a software development kit for the Apple TV at WWDC, effectively opening up the $99 set-top box to third-party apps.

The rumor never came to be and Gruber noted in his trademark style that “something big is going on with Apple TV in Cupertino” (but it’s still being cooked, if I may add). An interesting new video evidence released today by the Brazilian blog MacMagazine has strengthened the belief that third-party apps are likely coming to the Apple TV...

Apple launches new Podcasts app

Cody Lee ∙ June 26, 2012

There has been some speculation over the past few weeks that Apple was looking to debut a standalone podcasts app alongside iOS 6 this fall. But it looks like they couldn't wait.

Apple just rolled out an all-new Podcasts application, universal for all iOS 5.1+ devices. And we have to admit, it looks fantastic. Keep reading for more details and screenshots...

Review: WTHR, a dazzling weather app built on Dieter Rams’ 10 principles of design

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

Sick and tired of glorified weather apps that overload you with a bunch of stats or distract with broadcast-quality animations costing hundreds of megabytes of storage space, developer David Elgena set out to create the simplest weather app you could think of. With one twist...

SportsYapper: finally, a social network for sports fans

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

Watching sports — even for the most diehard enthusiast — is always more fun with fellow fans around. You can talk coaching decisions, argue over penalties, and relive highlight plays. But what do you do if no one's around?

Take to Twitter is the obvious answer. But it's tough to keep a conversation going with other sports fans in between non-sports tweets, in 140 character increments. So the folks at Yapp Media came up with SportsYapper...

Facebook Pages Manager gets messaging, check-in Insights, tweaked notifications

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 25, 2012

Facebook rolled out its Pages Manager app for the iPhone a little over a month ago. It initially came with a number of features to give folks the ability to post updates and photos on the go as your Facebook Page.

It also lets you get notifications on new activity, view Page Insights and respond, post and comment as your Page.

Today, the first official update has landed on the App Store, bringing with it a few noteworthy enhancements missing from the original release...

Facebook Messenger 1.8 brings quick conversation switching and more

Cody Lee ∙ June 25, 2012

If WhatsApp and other instant messaging services weren't scared of Facebook's Messenger before, they should be now. The company just rolled out an update to its messaging app that makes it much more competitive.

Messenger 1.8 hit the App Store today, with a handful of new features and UI tweaks in tow. Headlining the additions are a new online buddy list, and revamped push notifications. Keep reading for the full change log...

Instagram gets Facebook likes, Explore section, revamped profile tabs and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 7, 2016

Instagram just pushed out a new version of its iOS app, the first update following its $1 billion deal with Facebook.

Instagram version 2.5 brings out half a dozen new features, including a revamped profiles tab, a brand new Explore section and the ability to share your likes to Facebook, to name a few.

If anything, we now know Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg was telling the truth when he promised to maintain Instagram as a standalone app.

Full changelog and screenies after the break...

Flipboard updated with Google+ support and more

Cody Lee ∙ June 22, 2012

Flipboard, the popular social network aggregator, has just updated its iOS app to version 1.9.3. The new release brings Google+ support and a couple of other handy features.

The Google+ integration works just like it does with Facebook and Twitter. Simply sign in to the social network, and enjoy sifting through your stream and circles in style...

Nike+ Running for iPhone gets new UI, features

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 22, 2012

Nike today issued a major update to its running app sporting a revamped interface and tons of new features. You can now get into a run even faster, compare your last run to previous seven, along with the ability to visualize you runs in a beautiful new view that includes a landscape history...

Launch Center Pro now available for iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 27, 2016

Launch Center Pro hit the App Store with a splash today, receiving rave reviews from several outlets. The app is the encore to App Cubby's Launch Center, which debuted back in 2011.

Though it's received a significant makeover, the app itself has maintained its premise. Which is to give power users a more efficient way to launch apps and perform actions in iOS...

Car maker Ford creates remarkably effective password manager app

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 5, 2017

Being overly paranoid about my passwords, I've traditionally resorted to using a bunch of tools to keep my login credentials safe, ranging from brute force solutions that involve keeping passwords in an encrypted text file up in the cloud to pricey utilities such as 1Password.

The problem is, these time-sucking tools involve daily management and require that I adapt my workflow. Wouldn't it be nice if my Mac could automagically recognize me by way of my iPhone? Enter KeyFree Login, an iPhone app from car maker Ford that puts all password managers to shame with its ubiquity and simplicity. It's magic, really.

By enabling Bluetooth on both your Mac and iOS device, you'll be automatically authenticated to Facebook, Twitter and whatever websites you use, each time the two devices are in range, no setup required whatsoever, just by standing next to your computer...

SlideWriter now available for iPad via the App Store

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

SlideWriter has landed on the iPad with a souped up virtual keyboard that takes cues from a concept video gone viral.

It's a note taking app which makes it easier to edit text by simply sliding your finger above the keyboard to quickly move the cursor.

But hold your horses, it's not exactly what you've been hoping for...