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  • 10 free Android apps that you can use every day

    Posted September 29, 2012 - 7:45 am

    There are a ton of Android apps out there -- 600,000 in the Google Play store alone, the company said at this summer's Google I/O conference -- but there are only a few that rise to the status of being a critical, everyday app for a lot of people. Without further ado, here are some of those that we defy you not to get hooked on.

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    Cute and peppy music video makes fun of Instagram

    Posted September 20, 2012 - 10:29 am

    Are you annoyed by people who take bad photos of their food with Instagram? If so, you'll love this song.

  • 16 free and great Google Nexus 7 apps

    Posted September 6, 2012 - 8:00 am

    Load up your Nexus 7 tablet with these great free apps for entertainment, social networking, remote access, IM, sports, gaming, and more

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    LaunchMagic is a well designed app launching utility

    Posted August 21, 2012 - 10:12 am

    Editor’s note: The following review is part of Macworld’s GemFest 2012 series. Every weekday from mid June through mid August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite free or low-cost program. Visit the Mac Gems homepage for a list of past Mac Gems.

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    Prognosis for medical apps is guarded

    Posted August 15, 2012 - 11:58 pm

    As the use of mobile medical and health apps explodes, health care providers are trying to figure out how to work with applications that can literally deal with life or death information.

  • Find the best music identification app for iOS

    Posted August 11, 2012 - 7:35 am

    When Apple finally opened up the iPhone to third-party apps in 2008, some of the earliest ones I downloaded were music identification apps. These apps can listen to ambient music and identify the song title and artist as well as provide other relevant info. Things have come a long way since then; more apps have joined the party and many of them have added tons of features. So with all the choices available in music ID apps, how can someone choose the best one? In my opinion, there are quite a few criteria to consider, but I think there are three important measures to consider.

  • A new app lets you send pictures via sound

    Posted August 4, 2012 - 7:25 am

    Columnist Mile Elgan finds a new app called Chirp that could revolutionize how we all communicate and share data.

  • This awesome gumball machine dispenses apps instead of candy

    Posted July 28, 2012 - 7:15 am

    As a kid, there was nothing more exciting than inserting a coin into a machine and getting a surprise goodie. While gumball machines are still around, their magic is all but gone--who really cares about a gumball or a piece of plastic toy anymore? Good thing there are people like the guys at Razorfish in the world, who've come up with a gumball machine that dispenses content.

  • Apple’s iOS 6 removes password prompts for free apps

    Posted July 28, 2012 - 7:15 am

    Apple is making it easier to get apps from the App Store with iOS 6 by removing the need to enter your password for every app you download to your device, according to numerous online reports. If all you’re doing is downloading an app update, a free app, or an app you previously deleted, Apple reportedly will not ask for your password in its next update to its' mobile OS for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Instead, you will only have to enter your password for paid apps. The change was first publicized by a Reddit user with access to the latest beta version of iOS 6 released to developers.

  • Smule takes the wraps of AutoRap

    Posted July 17, 2012 - 3:03 pm

    The Smule team is at it again—and this time, they’re getting somewhat jiggy with it. AutoRap is the latest music-making app from the company behind titles like I Am T-Pain, Magic Piano, and Ocarina. AutoRap aims to turn your speech from plain vanilla to, say, Vanilla Ice.

  • What the in-app purchase hack means for app makers

    Posted July 16, 2012 - 4:35 pm

    The recent news that a simple hack makes it trivial to circumvent iOS’s in-app purchasing mechanism raises the question of whether Apple is doing enough to help developers safely conduct transactions through the App Store.

  • App invasion: coming soon to your PC

    Posted July 12, 2012 - 11:34 am

    When Apple launched the iPhone App Store in 2008, few people recognized how revolutionary it was. Four years later, everyone can see that the App Store has uprooted the software industry, creating an app craze that has spread far beyond smartphones.

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    The best apps for Android and iPhone, 2012 edition

    Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:43 am

    A smartphone is only as good as the apps you have on it. We've filtered Android’s Google Play store and the Apple App Store to select the most useful and fun apps for your phone. Check out our picks for the top mobile utilities, entertainment software, news apps, productivity tools, and games available today.

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    Best apps of 2012: top business apps for Android and iPhone

    Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:35 am

    Believe it or not, you can get a lot of work done on your smartphone. With the right collection of apps, you could knock out most of your workload on your way to the office. These apps will help you manage meetings, sign contracts, keep track of your expenses, and perhaps even depart early.

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    The best Android and iPhone apps of 2012: alphabetical list

    Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:15 am

    For more information about all of the items in our 2012 "Super Apps!" list, read our package of articles.

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    Best apps of 2012: noteworthy news apps for Android and iPhone

    Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:11 am

    Why read the paper when you can get news crafted especially for you? Thanks to your smartphone, you can keep up with current events no matter where you are. Here are the apps that let you consume news your way--giving you more of what you care about, and less of what you don’t.

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    Best apps of 2012: top entertainment apps for Android and iPhone

    Posted July 7, 2012 - 7:10 am

    Who says smartphones have to be all about getting things done? With the right set of apps, your smartphone can become an unlimited source of entertainment. Whether you’re into taking and sharing snapshots or just looking for something to do nearby, these apps will help you stave off boredom while you’re on the go.

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    Your personal Wikipedia: 9 free apps and services that help you remember

    Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:21 am

    Computers and smartphones can store and sift through reams of data. With a bit of help, you can harness that power to manage the information you need, whether it's something hidden away in an obscure email message, a search engine result, or a tidbit that you haven't written down at all. The nine services and applications below can help you become more productive and make better use of the technology you already own. Each offers a free version, too. Thanks to these knowledge managers, your next project may be easier to finish than you might think.

  • Smartphones and laptops: new ways to pair them

    Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:14 am

    Each new gadget brings speculation about what older device it will replace--full-featured laptops supplant desktops, while ever-smarter phones relieve you from carrying a laptop on occasion. But don't overlook the partnerships that can result. Soon, for instance, you’ll be able to use an Ultrabook to charge your phone wirelessly, or you'll be able to transfer files by tapping your smartphone to a laptop lid.

  • First-day buyer of original 2007 iPhone found love and connectivity

    Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:05 am

    June 29, 2007, the day the original iPhone went on sale, was a big day for Web developer Honey Berk. She got the Apple smartphone and a fiancé.

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    Phone and driver: apps for your car

    Posted June 30, 2012 - 7:03 am

    If you're like a lot of folks, today's still-shaky economy is pushing you to live more frugally--including keeping your car on the road as long as possible. And with gas prices bouncing around $4 a gallon in many areas, the last thing you need is to get hit with pricy repairs, traffic tickets, or other unexpected auto-related expenses.

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    Launch Center Pro deserves a space in your iPhone's dock

    Posted June 24, 2012 - 7:25 am

    It's easy enough to navigate your Mac without any add-ons. You can maneuver around through folders to find what you're after, and use the Spotlight menu to search for files and launch apps more quickly. Power users tend to prefer third-party utilities like LaunchBar ( Macworld rated 5 out of 5 mice ) or Alfred ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ). These are keyboard-driven apps that make quick work of common actions for tech savvy users.

  • Facebook app center: hands on

    Posted June 16, 2012 - 7:53 am

    Facebook recently launched App Center, the social network's take on an app store offering a centralized place to find more than 600 Facebook and Facebook-related apps. Think of App Center as one part showcase for mobile apps and third-party sites that use Facebook logins, and one part discovery hub for games and other features you can use inside Facebook.com.

  • Five fun and geeky alternatives to Instagram

    Posted June 16, 2012 - 7:43 am

    Instagram is one of those apps that's a little like brussels sprouts: you'll either love sharing photos with fancy, vintage-style filters plastered on them, or you'll loathe seeing the same filter applied to mundane shots of someone's lunch.

  • Discover hidden features in iOS's built-in apps

    Posted June 9, 2012 - 7:50 am

    You’ve probably mastered your favorite built-in iOS apps, like Camera, Mail, and Safari. But other apps come preloaded on your iOS device, and they include some features you just might not have discovered yet.
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