Apps

When it comes to finding something to eat while traveling through a strange town, one four-letter word comes to mind almost immediately: Yelp! But while Yelp's broad...

Summer is here! It’s time to start booking flights and packing your suitcase. Here are 10 awesome iPhone apps to help make the most of your sunshine get-away. 1. Skyscanner…

For the past twenty minutes I've been looking at my iPad with childlike fascination. My Apple device isn't new to me, nor is Google Earth a recent discovery. But the combination of the two is something beautiful and mesmerizing. Google Earth is amazing as a native iPad app. It's got a simple-yet-useful interface and takes proper advantage of the device's large screen—all the features of the iPhone app, just better. The app is free and available in the App Store now.

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. PowerAmp (Android Market) Previously $4.99, now $1.99. PowerAmp for Android is a powerful, full-featured music player and our pick for Android's best, with support for multiple formats, a ten-band graphic equalizer and customizable UI. Get it for $1.99. (via Android Police) iOS iOS

I just downloaded the latest version of Uber, and I was presented with a brand spanking new design, as well as message announcing Uber 2.0, explaining that it’s “a thorough overhaul” and that “as one of our top riders, we’re giving you the keys to our latest iPhone app before anyone else.” (Hey, I do spend more money on Uber than on food.) The company declined to comment for this story, which…

The iOS App Store boasts more than its fair share of apps capable of helping you track down flight and hotel reservations. Many of them are free and decent enough to get the job done. But Hipmunk Flight & Hotel Search lets you search in style with features that are well suited for both the iPhone and iPad....

Less than a week after Uber became the first participant in New York City's e-hail taxi program, it's already facing competition. Hailo's CEO Jay Bregman just confirmed on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt that NYC's Taxi and Limousine Commission has given his company the necessary go-ahead to join the pilot. Updates to the Hailo apps for iOS and Android will be released today, according to TechCrunch, enabling New Yorkers to request a yellow cab with their smartphone....

Uber has just launched a new feature which lets users split the cost of a trip when riding together in the same car....

Fresh from its $45m funding round, curated same-day hotel-booking service HotelTonight has announced that it has expanded into Central Europe, adding hotels in Prague (Czech Republic), Budapest (Hungary), and Vienna (Austria). In addition to its expansion across Europe, HotelTonight is also adding a handful of new destinations in Mexico, USA and Canada....

Thanks to Google Now, other virtual assistants, and mobile applications that can tap into our location to feed us information at will, consumers are being conditioned to think of information-gathering as more of a passive process, these days. One company tapping into that larger trend is Hitlist, a mobile application that watches your favorite travel destinations and alerts you when fares become…

Metaio and Timetraveler Augmented announced the Timetraveler application today. Using Augmented Reality (AR), smartphone and tablet owners can view historical content about the Berlin Wall, in and near the locations where it used to stand. Content includes historical film footage, reconstructions of demolished sites, and stories about the divisive impact the wall had on Germany during…

A new tool can fetch screenshots for third-party Apple Watch apps, while another website showcases them in mockups, giving users a glimpse at software that hasn't been formally shown off ahead of the device's launch on Friday

Pan-European train travel booking website Loco2 has launched its first app, letting iOS users book and pay for trips via their phone. Launching an Android app is also on its roadmap for this year.

In a surprise move, Skype has released a WiFi app that allows users to access over one million hotspots with Skype’s pay per minute credits. The app is clearly geared towards international travelers, and Skype is offering its new WiFI app for free in the App Store.

After the team at social travel startup Tripl had a change of heart last month, they eventually came to a weighty conclusion — now that their focus had shifted away from connecting travelers with friends that happened to be nearby, they had to redo the iOS app they had been working on for months. Now, just a few weeks later, Tripl has pushed that new (and free) iOS app out into the wild for users to muck around with. In case you aren’t yet familiar with the new Tripl, the service is all about giving use...

Earlier today, we brought you Commuter, a fairly all-encompassing London-centric iOS app that centralizes all the key data conduits for those looking to traverse from A to B. Whilst we…

Bed & Breakfasts are cool if you and the honey are going on holiday, but did you also realize you can rent out your own place for money? Airbnb lets you calculate how much your extra room is worth to travelers. But for most of you, you'll probably just use that feature once, then use the app to find places to stay when you're out of town. Or even in town! Nothing says adventure like renting out a room right down the street from that guy you always see at Safeway.

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Audubon Birds - A Field Guide to North American Birds (iTunes, Google Play ) Previously $19.99, now 99¢ or free from Amazon Appstore. Audubon Birds - A Field Guide to North American Birds brings the go-to reference for birds and bird-watching to your mobile device. Whether you're a dedicated birder or just like the idea of having a reference handy, the app's a deal...

In just four short weeks, iOS 6’s Passbook feature has totally revolutionized the life of you, me, and everybody we know....

Everybody's working for the weekend. Ditch the work and savor your two days off by getting stuff done. Brew a snazzy latte, catch up on news or channel your inner Julia Child with a new recipe -- the world is your oyster. From buying movie tickets to navigating a new neighborhood, these 12 apps will keep your weekend jam-packed with excitement. What other apps do you use on weekends? Tell us in the comments.

With of today’s update to its iPhone app The Scoop, The New York Times may have accomplished something that advertisers and publishers often boast about but rarely achieve — it may have found a genuinely useful way to incorporate sponsored content. And the update isn’t just relevant to New Yorkers (who can actually take advantage of The Scoop’s recommendations for the best restaurants, bars…

CityMaps, a mapping startup that picked up $2.5 million last year to offer “social mapping,” has been down a long and winding road. Founded in 2012 by an urban panner and a former financial product manager, the company began by mapping New York and adding SoLoMo tags to various locations based on popularity and friend recommendations.

Hermione Way works with TrekkSoft - a SaaS solution for tours and activity providers, enabling anyone to set up a tour company in under 10 minutes. Robert Scoble is startup liaison officer for Rackspace....

In an update to its iOS app on Wednesday, United Airlines added an anticipated in-flight entertainment service that harnesses onboard Wi-Fi to stream movies and TV shows to users for free.

A mobile application called Hopper, out today on iTunes, is using data and analysis from “billions” of flight prices in order to tell travelers when they should fly and buy tickets. The company claims that it’s able to save users as much as 40% on flights, and in 95% of cases will get you a cheaper flight or one that’s at least the same price as you would have…