November 18, 2011
Some people like to tell me that I have no life. I spend too much time sitting around, playing video games and writing articles about nerdy things. I tend to disagree, and I have found an application that proves that I do have a life. The free application for iPhone called “The No Life Test” aims to tell users whether they truly have no life.
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November 17, 2011
PDFs are quite common in everyday life. Be it books, papers, manuals and what not, you probably find yourself reading PDFs at least once every day. There is a built-in way to read PDFs on the iPad, but it’s not a very good one. But there are lots of free PDF readers in the app store, so how can you know what’s good?
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November 17, 2011
Following the failed launch about 2 weeks ago, Google has once again launched the Gmail app for iOS. This time we think they’ve got it right. The last time Gmail for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was launched, it was taken off the market the same day due to a bug in the notifications system. Now that it’s all better, let’s take a brief look at this long long awaited app from Google.
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November 16, 2011
In a world of cell phones with 8 megapixel digital cameras and regular cameras that take pictures in such high resolutions that they look better than in real life, the film camera is a dying breed. What if you used a film camera for years and you don’t want to lose all of those precious memories? After all, just because you have moved on to a new digital camera doesn’t mean that all those old pictures are irrelevant.
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November 16, 2011
The jailbreak community is on fire now. iOS 5.0.1 was just released, and they have already dug in and hacked it. A lot of users were reluctant to upgrade to 5.0.1 for fear of losing their jailbreaks, but it looks like that won't be an issue for the time being. Before you get too excited, this jailbreak will not work with the iPad 2 or the iPhone 4S. Everyone who owns those devices are still stuck with being jailbreak-free.
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November 16, 2011
Last April, I proclaimed the iPad the best photo sharing device for photographers. With the release of iOS 5, the Photos app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch did not receive a major overhaul but it does benefit from the new wireless syncing, an album creation feature, and Twitter integration.
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November 16, 2011
Apple has released iTunes 10.5.1, and with it has officially launched iTunes Match, the company’s previously announced cloud music service. Cloud music services have been available for months from other sources, but Apple’s service has a little something extra. As the name implies, it can search through tracks in your library, identify them, and then sync them with your iTunes Match account.
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November 15, 2011
Food makes the world go round. Whether dining out a few times a week, exploring new recipes, or simply taking pictures of your food and sharing it with others (which is called foodtography), there are a lot of people out there who love enjoying a good meal. If you consider yourself a foodie, you probably take advantage of a few key apps to document everything you've eaten.
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November 15, 2011
As rare as it is for Apple to publicly admit a malfunction, this one is too big to overlook. According to Apple, the batteries of some first generation iPod nanos may overheat and become a safety risk. While this is a rare occurrence, Apple has decided not to take risks this time. If you own a first gen iPod nano, check out Apple’s replacement program.
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November 11, 2011
Batch allows users to easily create groups of photos with friends via a simple in-app interface and share them quickly and easily. It also allows the 'Batches' of photos to be shared on Twitter and Facebook. It's a great free app that gives that awesome new camera on the iPhone, a completely new purpose.
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November 11, 2011
It’s been a while since the last free iPad games roundup, but in my defence it’s been rather quiet on the iPad games front, free or otherwise. Must just be that time of the year. Anyway, I’ve found a few gems that should keep you busy this weekend (or shut the kids up at least), so check them out!
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November 11, 2011
Does the iPad and iPhone need yet another magazine or newspaper style app? Well, despite the popularity and craftsmanship of similar apps like Flipboard, Zite, and Pulse, Factyle's Smartr News, released last week, has its own unique features and approach to using your Twitter and Facebook feeds for downloading news and other content.
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November 10, 2011
iOS 5 added so many features, tweaks and improvements to Apple’s mobile operating system that many inclusions seem to have gone by unannounced. Everyone (including us) has been raving about the new Notification Center, the 4S battery drain feature (!) and the fact that you no longer need iTunes to update, but what else is new?
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November 10, 2011
Do you ever wish you could read your tweets no matter where you are or what you’re doing? Or maybe you’re just so addicted to Twitter that you need to get your hit even while driving or folding your laundry? If one of these is true, you should give Tweet Speaker ($1.99 for a limited time, usually $2.99) a spin. Tweet Speaker for iOS turns your Twitter timeline into your own, personal news podcast.
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November 9, 2011
By now you’re either in love with iOS 5, Notification Centre and vastly improved page rendering times - or you’re banging your head against a brick wall wondering why your device no longer lasts a day without a charge. Apple has acknowledged that some (particularly iPhone 4S owners) are experiencing issues, and for severe battery drain you might want to try re-installing iOS 5 again.
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