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New and Notable Apps for iOS and OS X - June 17, 2013 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 17th, 2013)

It's always busy in the App Store with a never ending flood of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout titles from the past few weeks! New iOS Apps Songbirds of North America [iPad; Category: Reference; $5.99] Sharpen your identification and voice ...

Clear Timer for iPhone looks great, works well

by Dave Caolo (Jun 14th, 2013)

Clear Timer for iPhone (Free, optional upgrades available via in-app purchase) is interesting in light of iOS 7. It's a timer app with charming looks. There are big, chunky switches to toggle on and off and a click-y dial to spin. Several great-looking themes like the irresistible steam punk and ...

App updates you don't want to miss -- June 7, 2013 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 7th, 2013)

It has been a busy few weeks in the App Store with a bunch of app updates landing on iOS and OS X. Grab a cup of joe and check out our list of notable updates from the past few weeks! You can also follow them on a rolling basis on our website. Updated iOS Apps Runtastic PRO GPS Running, Walking ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - June 7, 2013 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 7th, 2013)

It's always busy in the App Store with a never ending flood of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout titles from the past few weeks! New iOS Apps HeartPhys [iPad; Category: Medical; $4.99] Learn physiology through interactive ...

Mail Pilot comes to the Mac, beta signup now open to the public

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 6th, 2013)

Mail Pilot, an email client for iOS from Mindsense, made waves when it hit the App Store in early April. Today, Mindsense announced that it is bringing its productivity app to the Mac. Mail Pilot for the Mac will mirror the iOS version, but will include features to help you manage your inbox ...

Olloclip releases companion app for its camera lens

by Michael Grothaus (May 29th, 2013)

We've reviewed quite a few pieces of Olloclip hardware in the past. The company makes the 3-in-1 iPhone camera lens that snaps onto the device and provides a wide angle, macro and fisheye lens. Today the company has branched into new territory by releasing its first iOS app, simply called ...

Google+ for iOS updated with Auto Enhance, Google Offers, more

by Michael Grothaus (May 29th, 2013)

Google has released an update to its Google+ app that sees a number of new features. Most significantly, the update offers several automatic photo-editing tools. Now users can simply tap an Auto Enhance button to automatically touch up their photos in the app. Another button called Auto Highlight ...

Blockbuster 2.0 rebuilt with physical media rentals in mind

by Michael Grothaus (May 28th, 2013)

The new Blockbuster 2.0 iOS app (free, universal) is a throwback to the days of old. Specifically, the app is targeted to Blockbuster by Mail users, which allows people to rent DVDs and Blu-rays by post. When introducing the app in a press release, the company said, "Millions of movie watchers ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - May 28 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 28th, 2013)

It's always busy in the App Store with a never ending flood of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout titles from the past few weeks! New iOS Apps Rainingfm [iOS Universal; Category: Music; $1.99] Now you can take the rain wherever you go with the ...

Ultima Forever spotted on the Canadian App Store

by Mike Schramm (May 23rd, 2013)

If you've been waiting for Ultima Forever, the new iOS version of Ultima from EA, then it's here for you (kind of). The app has been spotted over on the Canadian App Store, and if you have an account over there, you can go and download it right now. The Canadian App Store is often used as a beta ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - May 22 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 22nd, 2013)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks! iOS Apps Video Filters [iOS Universal; Category: Photography & Video; US$3.99] Pro HD Video Camera with 100 Fully ...

How iPads, YouTube help bands practice

by Michael Grothaus (May 21st, 2013)

Mark Crump at GigaOm has an interesting piece on how the iPad is becoming an important tool for music bands. Crump is an amateur musician whose band is rehearsing for a gig. What's interesting is Crump's realization that the iPad is almost all his band needs at rehearsal. Crump explains how his ...

Five apps to help you identify birds and their beautiful songs

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 20th, 2013)

Spring means migration and the return of birds to many parts of North America. It also means warmer weather and sunny days that are perfect for birding. Here is a list of apps to help you get outside and start learning about our feathered friends (all prices are USD). Field Guide for birds [iOS ...

iOS Review: BrightNest makes finding a start to spring cleaning a breeze

by John-Michael Bond (May 16th, 2013)

I'm not an organizational wizard. Neither is my wife. We've got busy schedules, artistic personalities, and cleaning is often the last thing on our minds. Worst of all, when we do finally find time to clean things have usually gotten so bad we don't know where to start. Enter ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - May 15 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 15th, 2013)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks! iOS Apps A Beautiful Mess [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; $0.99] The photo app from A Beautiful Mess is the easiest ...