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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 ...

Five apps that'll help you follow the 2013 NFL Draft

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 25th, 2013)

It's a big day for football fans who are gearing up for the 2013 NFL draft. The first round picks start tonight, Thursday, April 25, at 8:00 PM ET, followed by the second and third round on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Use one or all of these iOS apps below to bone up on the draft picks ...

Earth Day 2013: Five apps that'll help you protect and enjoy our amazing planet

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 22nd, 2013)

More than 1 billion people today will take part in Earth Day 2013. Governments, businesses, organizations and individuals will take time to celebrate the incredible planet on which we live. Below, you will find five apps to help you get outside and enjoy nature as well as take steps to protect ...

Five apps to kick off the golf season

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 14th, 2013)

The prestigious Masters Golf Tournament is in full swing this weekend. Held during the first full week in April, the Masters kicks off the golf season for golfers in the northern climates. To help you track the pros and improve your own golf game, check out some of the top golfing apps ...

Five apps to help you follow the 2013 baseball season

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 6th, 2013)

Major League Baseball kicked off its 2013 season last Sunday and we are entering our first full weekend of games. If you are ready to fill your iPhone or iPad with apps to follow every home run, then check out our list of some the best baseball apps available for iOS. MLB.com apps [iPhone or ...

Five apps to help you manage your essential spring activities

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 27th, 2013)

Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and spring is finally in the air. Here are several iOS apps to help you handle the major activities of the season including spring planting, spring fever, spring cleaning, spring vacation and the dreaded spring allergies. Garden Tracker - ...

Five apps for business card scanning

by Michael Rose (Mar 18th, 2013)

Persistent critters, those little analog cardboard rectangles. Even with the option to scan QR Codes, email vCards or bump phones to swap contact information, the venerable business card keeps on trucking -- and keeps on making it challenging to leap from analog to digital information. If your ...

Thanking the Academy: Five Apps for the 2013 Oscars

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Feb 23rd, 2013)

If you're eagerly awaiting the 85th Academy Awards airing this Sunday on ABC, you may find one of these five apps useful before and during the show -- and all of them are free. Good luck to the nominees! Oscars The official app for the event. It's pretty much a US-only affair, and isn't ...

Five apps for musicians from the beginner to the pro

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 21st, 2013)

There is no shortage of quality music apps in the iOS and Mac App Store. Here are five music-creation titles that will appeal to both the novice and the pro. Anytune Pro+ [iOS Universal, $16.99] Anytune Pro+ is a music slow-downer practice app that helps musicians learn to play songs by ear ...

Five apps to keep you happy and healthy this year

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 14th, 2013)

Struggling to keep those New Year's resolutions to stay fit and eat nutritional foods? Find some new inspiration to stay happy and healthy with one of these five iOS apps below. Juice (iPhone, Free) Juice is a daily energy and activity tracker that lets you enter your daily routine so you can ...

5 Apps: The best camera apps for blind and visually impaired iPhone users

by Chancey Fleet (Jan 4th, 2013)

After yesterday's post showing Tommy Edison's video demo of Instagram from a blind user's perspective, we thought it would be helpful to check with an expert and get some suggestions on other camera-centric apps for blind iPhone users. Today's 5 Apps guest post is from Chancey Fleet, an ...

Five apps for the last-minute holiday shopper

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 21st, 2012)

Holiday shoppers, your time is almost up! There are only a few days left until deliveries cease and the stores shut down for Christmas. Here are five apps to make this last-minute shopping frenzy a little easier on you and your wallet. Clutch (iPhone, Category: Lifestyle, Free) Clutch is your ...

7 apps to help you battle the crowds and save some money on Black Friday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 22nd, 2012)

It is Thanksgiving here in the US today, which means tomorrow is Black Friday -- the busiest shopping day of the year. On Black Friday, retailers kick off the holiday shopping season with deep discounts on popular items, and shoppers swarm stores looking for fantastic deals. Below, we have listed ...

5 apps to help make your turkey tasty this Thanksgiving

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 21st, 2012)

Before you pop that turkey in the oven and start whipping those potatoes, you better make sure you have your recipes out and your ingredients in order. If you are hosting a big Thanksgiving meal and need some help in the kitchen, here are five apps that'll help save the day. You might also check ...

Apps and tips for coping with Hurricane Sandy

by Michael Rose (Oct 28th, 2012)

All of us in the northeast US (which includes myself and TUAW colleagues Megan Lavey-Heaton, Dave Caolo and Kelly Hodgkins) are keeping a wary weather eye on the approaching maelstrom that is Hurricane Sandy. While we continue to hope for minimal impacts to life and property, it's ...