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5 apps for the lemur owner

by Erica Sadun (Aug 30th, 2011)

Sometimes a wiseacre editor (we have a few) suggests we do a Five Apps post for a particularly offbeat area of interest. And sometimes we actually start brainstorming these. "Five Apps for the Lemur Owner" has been on our "to hit" list for ages now. The problem is we're not entirely sure we can ...

Five Apps For Back To School

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 5th, 2011)

I can't believe it. August is here which means the summer is just about over and the back to school season is almost upon us. So go buy your books, sharpen your pencils and grab these five iOS apps to help you start off the school year on the right foot: Grades 2 (Free) Grades 2 is an app that ...

Five apps for the new Mom or Dad

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 29th, 2011)

Nothing compares to cradling your first newborn baby in your arms. It's a memorable moment you'll never forget. Though holding a newborn never grows tiring (trust me I know), there are other parts of parenting such as nursing and colic that can be a challenge. Here are five iOS apps to help you ...

5 apps for geocaching

by Steven Sande (Jul 22nd, 2011)

Although I'm much more likely to spend a lovely summer day with my butt glued to the chair working on a new TUAW post, I do enjoy the sport/hobby/game of geocaching. If you're not familiar with the term, geocaching is defined as "a global treasure hunting game where participants locate hidden ...

5 apps for the cycling enthusiast

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 15th, 2011)

The Tour de France is in full swing and cyclists around the world are watching the man in the yellow jersey, who at the writing of the post is Frenchman Thomas Voeckler, of Europcar. Here are five apps to help you keep up with the cycling action or even make your own: Fantasy Cycling Tour ...

5 apps for Independence Day

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jul 3rd, 2011)

This is an important holiday weekend for both U.S. and Canadian citizens. July 1 was Canada Day and July 4 is Independence Day in the U.S. Here are five apps to celebrate your patriotism: U.S. Pocket Reference ($1.99) This app puts all the fine details and documents of U.S. politics in your ...

5 apps for summer travel

by Dave Caolo (Jun 24th, 2011)

Summer has officially begun here in the States. Schools are closing and families are planning vacations across our great land. It can be a hassle, but don't fret! Here are five apps to make your adventure more enjoyable. Sunday Drive (Free) When my sisters and I were young, my dad routinely ...

5 apps for the dead

by Erica Sadun (Jun 9th, 2011)

Sometime a wiseacre editor (we have a few) suggests we do a Five Apps post for a particularly offbeat area of interest. And sometimes we actually start brainstorming these. While "Five apps for the lemur owner" isn't likely to hit TUAW any time soon, "Five Apps for the dead" is about to have its ...

4 apps for the Royal Wedding

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 25th, 2011)

When it comes to European royalty, Americans go crazy. Beyond the garden-variety obsession with royalty, British royalty in particular is like Yank catnip. The ultimate bonkers-maker, however, is British royal weddings. When there's a royal wedding across the pond, Americans absolutely seem ...

5 iOS apps for Tax Day

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Apr 11th, 2011)

With roughly a week to go before taxes are due -- the federal deadline is on April 18, and many states have followed suit -- plenty of Americans are scrambling to file before the clock ticks away. We've gone and found five apps that will help you make Tax Day, and waiting for that refund, a bit ...

5 more great family-friendly iOS apps

by Erica Sadun (Oct 12th, 2010)

I'm always on the lookout for solid family-friendly applications. I particularly appreciate titles that aren't specifically made for children but that nonetheless engage and entertain. The following list is made up of kid-tested & approved iOS applications. None of these apps are ...

5 apps for the Buddhist

by Dave Caolo (Jul 28th, 2010)

Here's another entry in our "Five Apps For" series, which identifies five iPhone/iPod touch apps that may be of particular interest to a specific individual or group. Enjoy! Sure, the historical Buddha lived about 2,500 years ago, but aspects of contemporary Buddhism are just that -- modern and ...

5 apps for the conference-goer

by Erica Sadun (Jul 7th, 2010)

Heading off to a conference? Here are five little apps you might want to consider adding to your iPhone before heading off to the airport. They all provide functionality that may come in handy when you're on the go. SpeakerClock ($0.99) provides a bright easy-to-read display showing you exactly ...

5 Apps & more for Father's Day

by Michael Rose (Jun 20th, 2010)

Here in the US, in the UK and in 53 other countries, we're celebrating Father's Day. It's a day for Dad to sleep in, revel in the love of his family, and (perhaps not as importantly, but still nice) receive presents. Lots and lots of presents. Before you purchase yet another soap on a rope, ...

5 apps for Memorial Day

by Dave Caolo (May 31st, 2010)

Here in the US, we're celebrating Memorial Day. It's the day we set aside to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service to our country. It's also the unofficial start of summer, a time when we dust off our grills, cook with fire and spend time outside. Before ...