Between catching flights, coordinating with co-workers and courting clients, there are tons of opportunities to make careless, money-wasting decisions while traveling for...
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This Week’s 10 Best iPhone Apps 0
October 30th at 10:20pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsIn this week's not at all scared app roundup: Nikon teaches a photography class, the NBA gouges its most devoted fans (and they like it), board games go digital, Disney gets app-y, and, well, Zombie Bikini Babes From Space! Nikon Learn and Explore: Tons of photos, shooting tips, a photography glossary and access to Nikon World magazine, all for free. Useful whether you carry a Nikon or not. NBA League Pass Mobile: At first, you're like, "Whoa, 40 games a week, streamed live or from a 48-hour archive...
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Daily App Deals: Get Downloader Elite for iOS for Free in Today’s App Deals 0
May 17th at 9:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe 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. Downloader Elite (iTunes) Previously 99¢, now Free. Downloader Elite for iOS lets you grab web content easily with tap-and-hold downloading from its built-in browser, and includes players and readers for a variety of formats as well as a file manager. Get it for Free. (via Apps-aholic) iOS Windows iOS
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Google vs. Apple Maps: Total Domination 0
December 13th at 7:50pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsGoogle Maps for iOS is so much better than Apple's attempt at a replacement that it will make you giggle. But you can't grasp just how much better—almost perfect—iOS Google Maps is unless you see it in action. Here it is, head-to-head with Apple Maps. It's not even close....
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Waze Releases Road Closure Feature As It Approaches 40M Users 2
February 27th at 6:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsSocial GPS navigation app Waze has released an update to both its iPhone and Android versions that it says presents “new real-time tools for real-time problems.” With version 3.6, users are now able to report and close roads on the map instantly, helping others better route to their destinations without delays or complications....
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OSM App Maker Skobbler Beefs Up Its Offline iOS Maps Play — And In The Wake Of Waze’s Big Exit, Draws Acquisition Interest 0
July 11th at 1:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsBerlin-based map app maker Skobbler, which has its own map engine and combines it with OpenStreetMap data to power a range of navigation apps, has updated its iOS global maps app, ForeverMap 2, to add a travel guide with popular location info to further expand the offering. At the same time TechCrunch has learned the startup is being eyed up by major tech companies as an acquisition target.
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The Best Black Friday App Deals 2
November 29th at 9:10pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsBlack Friday's not just for real-world goods; it's also arguably the biggest day of the year for sales on great apps. We've listed a ton of the best deals below, and we'll add more as we see them. If you know of any we missed, let us know in the comments! iOS Android Mac Windows Welcome to our coverage of all the best Black Friday deals. Deals are continuing to pour in, and this post will be constantly updated right up to the … Read…
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Waze for Apple's iOS adds Waze Places crowdsourced POI system 1
September 29th at 10:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsSocial navigation app Waze on Monday added a new Waze Places point-of-interest feature, extending its crowdsourced data model from traffic information to data on business and other popular destinations.
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Google Maps For iOS Finally Gets Spoken Traffic Alerts 0
November 5th at 4:23am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsGoogle Maps for iOS got a seemingly small, but extremely helpful feature today in an update. Starting today, you’ll now get spoken traffic alerts while navigating.The app will tell you about accidents, traffic congestion or other incidents (like police in the area) for your route before you start driving.If this sounds familiar, it definitely seems like Google is pulling out some…
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The 11 Best iPhone Apps of 2009 0
December 28th at 11:00am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsBolstered by arrival of the 3GS, launch of in-app purchasing and push notifications, the iPhone apps of 2009 have become richer and more robust experiences. Across 11 categories, here were this year’s standouts.
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Daily App Deals: Get DoggCatcher Podcast Player for Android for $1.99 in Today’s App Deals 0
April 13th at 9:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe 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. DoggCatcher (Google Play) Previously $4.99, now $1.99. DoggCatcher is our favorite podcast app for Android, letting you browse for podcasts within the app or add your own audio and video feeds, and saving your place if leave a cast. Today's sale benefits the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Get it for $1.99. (via AppBrain) iOS iOS
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Apple Shows Off Maps Alternatives in App Store 0
September 28th at 2:37pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsApple is sorry about the iOS 6 Apple Maps debacle. Not only did CEO Tim Cook issue an apology letter to customers on Apple.com, the company is also h…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: We're 'extremely sorry' for iOS 6 Maps frustration 0
September 28th at 6:05am / Macworld / 0 opinionsApple CEO Tim Cook on Friday posted a public letter in the fashion of his predecessor, addressing the ongoing hullaballoo surrounding the company’s Maps app in iOS 6....
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HopStop Launches Crowd-Sourced Transit Alerts Through HopStop Live! 0
April 8th at 6:29am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsHopStop, the location services app that helps you navigate the wacky world of public transportation, has today unveiled its biggest product launch ever, with the release of HopStop Live! The service is integrated with HopStop’s default iPhone app, as well as having its own standalone app called “Live!” The apps let users crowd-source information in real-time about delays to…
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Forget maps, Crowsflight for iPhone will point you in the right direction 1
July 31st at 12:08am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsForget Google Maps, Crowsflight for iOS is the only navigation app you’ll ever need. Well, in some situations, at least....
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AppyParking: The Ultimate Parking App for London? 0
January 22nd at 5:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsLast April, we covered Yellow Line for iOS, an app that gives London drivers local parking information and tells them where they left their car. Now, the app has been given a major facelift and rebranded as AppyParking....
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Apple Watch support comes to flurry of iPhone apps ahead of April launch 1
March 26th at 11:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsA collection of iPhone apps -- such as Evernote, Dark Sky, and the New York Times -- were updated today to support the Apple Watch, even though the wearable isn't shipping until April 24.
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Google Maps gets food delivery, plus code integration in update 0
October 25th at 5:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsGoogle on Monday updated its flagship mapping app for iOS with a few new features, including integration with food delivery services like Seamless and Grubhub, as well as the ability to generate plus codes by dropping a pin.
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TomTom’s New iOS App Uses Facebook And Twitter As Sources For Turn-By-Turn Navigation 0
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Parkbud helps remind you to pay meter 0
September 19th at 9:02pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsParkbud has a very clear mission with its new app. It wants to remind you when you parked your car, where you parked your car, and what you need to…
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Daily App Deals: Get Easy Calendar for iOS for Only 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 2
February 10th at 10:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe 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. Easy Calendar (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Easy Calendar for iOS is an alternative calendar app that aims to make creating new events easier with only three taps and editing your events with two taps. Easy Calendar integrates with native iPhone calendar events and will sync with MobileMe, Outlook, Google, and other CalDav calendars. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-...
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Apple’s Maps mess and BMW give boost to transit app Embark 0
November 21st at 9:18am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsThanks to Apple not including transit directions in its Maps app, third-party apps like Embark have seen a sudden influx of users. Along with those users has come more opportunities for SF-based Embark: a new investment from BMW and the chance to expand even wider.
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Twist's HTML5 App Lets Android Users Share When They're Running Late 0
December 18th at 2:00pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsTwist, the mobile app that helps keep others notified of your arrival, has launched its Android app. Previously only available for the iPhone, this new version now lets more people better manage their schedules. The app is mostly similar to its iPhone counterpart, except that it was built in HTML5 and a number of cosmetic differences....
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10 Apps for Enjoying the Great Outdoors 2
May 25th at 10:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhen you think about enjoying the great outdoors, embracing the natural world and soaking up all of the sun's vitamin D, technology doesn't really enter the picture, does it? But using tech and being outside don't have to be mutually exclusive. There are plenty of mobile apps to help you connect with nature, rather than keeping you glued to your virtual life.