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Around Me offers holiday update with many new features for travelers

by Mel Martin (Dec 15th, 2012)

One of my favorite local points of interest apps, Around Me (free), received a rather substantial update that will bring a smile to holiday travelers and anyone looking for close-by gas stations, eateries, shopping venues and much more. The ad-supported universal app has added hotel booking in ...

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 ...

AroundMe updates, improves

by Mel Martin (Mar 4th, 2009)

AroundMe [App Store link] has always been a must have app for my iPhone. Now it has been updated to make it even better. Since it's free, having it on your phone is a no-brainer. In this latest edition you can chose a category of places, e.g., restaurants, hospitals, supermarkets and so on. You then ...