In May of this year, to raise its game against the likes of Square and PayPal, Groupon relaunched its Breadcrumb point-of-sale app — originally conceived as a payments app for restaurants — as a free payments app for all local merchants. Today, the daily deals company is embarking on stage-two of that strategy by adding in a number of new features in an update to make the app, part of the…
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Microsoft launches Remote Desktop for Android and iOS, bringing the Windows desktop to phones and tablets 2
October 17th at 11:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIn addition to the release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft today launched Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android and iOS, bringing the Windows desktop to phones and tablets. You can download the free app now directly from Google Play and Apple’s App Store....
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Box is giving away 50GB of free storage, as it introduces file previews and more to its iOS app 1
January 16th at 1:48am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsBox has released an update to its iOS apps that now features a sleeker and faster experience, new preview file capabilities, full text search functionality, and more. To mark the occasion, the company is giving away 50GB of free storage to users that download the new app within the next 30 days....
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Parallels Access goes universal, extends Mac and Windows remote desktop controls to iPhone 2
June 17th at 11:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsParallels on Monday announced an update to its subscription-based Parallels Access remote desktop app, adding new gestures and controls to support operation on smartphones like Apple's iPhone.
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Calendar App Sunrise Showcases Where iOS 8 Widgets Shine 1
November 13th at 6:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsSunrise has been one of my favorite mobile apps for years now. But the brand new 3.0 update for iOS, combined with iOS 8, makes it one of the best examples of a good iOS 8 widget for the Today view. In one swipe, I can now view my upcoming events and all-day events. As a reminder, Sunrise works with iCloud calendars, Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange.There are also a few other…
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4 must-have Apple Watch apps for getting work done from your wrist 0
April 22nd at 1:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsCollaborate with coworkers without diving too deep into a project with these essential Apple Watch apps.
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Box Capture's new scanning tool lets you save physical documents in Box's cloud 0
February 11th at 8:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsBox now allows you to scan, then store, physical documents within its cloud service and its Box Capture app.
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5 Translation Apps to Bridge Those Language Barriers 0
July 16th at 12:41pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsBecoming one with the locals in any country can be difficult, especially if you are unaware of their customs, language and etiquette style. Why add piling data charges to...
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iPad apps begin to go live in the App Store 0
April 1st at 11:52am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsOh, Apple! You dirty, dirty tease. Two days before the iPad itself hits the shelves, its apps have begun to go on sale in the App Store.
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Bizzabo Adds A Social Twist To Business Events, Raises $1.5M 0
July 31st at 11:00am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsBizzabo, an Israeli maker of smartphone apps that helps professionals network with peers at conferences and tradeshows, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The money comes from a group…
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Daily App Deals: iA Writer for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 0
March 8th 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. iA Writer (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. iA Writer for iPad makes writing easier than ever. With a comfortable keyboard complete with arrow keys and other extensions, this app ensures you will remain productive with your writing wherever you go. And when you're done? Save it to your iCloud or Dropbox account so you can view your document on multiple devices. Get...
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Daily App Deals: Get MacX DVD Ripper for Mac for Free in Today’s App Deals 0
May 8th 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. MacX DVD Ripper Pro (MacX DVD Giveaway) Previously $49.95, now Free. MacX DVD Ripper Pro for Mac specializes in ripping DVDs straight into the best format for your devices, from iOS devices to the iPod Classic to the PS3. This giveaway comes without tech support or free updates, so some future DVD releases may thwart it with new copy protection, but for now it will...
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This Week’s Must-Have iOS Apps: Documents, Finish, Poster & More 4
January 20th at 6:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsDocuments, a great new file manager and media player for the iPad — which won’t cost you a penny — kicks off this week’s must-have apps roundup. Finish, a task management app designed for procrastinators, is also featured — along with Poster, the best WordPress client for iOS. We’ve also got a great new camera app that’ll help you take awesome photos on your iOS devices, without applying filters and effects.
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Intuit releases QuickBooks Online for iPad 2
February 14th at 9:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsA vast majority of Intuit’s new customers are using the company’s services and software on mobile devices. With that in mind, Intuit’s release on Thursday of QuickBooks Online for iPad seems like the sensible thing to do....
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Groupon Squares Up To Rivals With Groupon POS, An iPad App And Dashboard For On-Site, Mobile Payments 0
May 13th at 4:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsGroupon is once again expanding its portfolio of mobile payment services, putting it in closer competition with the likes of Square and PayPal’s here targeting local merchants: today it has released Groupon POS, which appears to be an iPad-specific version of its mobile payments service aimed at local merchants, working as a dashboard to make and track payments.
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Proven is proving the case for applying for jobs on mobile 3
August 31st at 3:08am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsProven is on a mission to bring the job hunt to mobile, and it is beginning to see success with both employers and candidates....
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Amazon’s New Cloud Desktop Service, Amazon WorkSpaces, Arrives On iPad 0
December 4th at 7:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsAmazon WorkSpaces, the company's recently announced virtual desktops service and competitor with VMware, has now arrived on the iOS platform, or more specifically, on iPad. The new app will allow those who have access to the WorkSpaces Limited Preview currently in progress to use their iPad device as a cloud desktop of sorts, in order to handle everyday corporate computing tasks, like editing…
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How to replace your old computer with a new iPad 6
February 8th at 9:07pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsWhen transitioning from a computer to the iPad there are still a few challenges that you will face along the way. Here are a few steps that may help you leave the personal computer era behind for good.
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7 iPad Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia 1
July 28th at 7:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsMore than 20% of the U.S. population is dyslexic, yet stigma often prevents dyslexic people from seeking help. These apps are designed to help dyslexic students learn.
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Parallels Access for iOS updated with new file manager, extensibility support 0
January 15th at 11:51am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsParallels on Thursday updated its Parallels Access app for iOS, adding a robust file manager, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus support and iOS file sharing features, among other enhancements.
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50+ iPhone Apps to Enhance Your Photo and Video Experience 0
December 27th at 8:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe know you're obsessed with your iPhone, and chances are you've been taking a lot more photos - perhaps even recording videos - over the holidays. To satisfy aspiring...
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Bringing Your New iPad 2 to Work 0
March 18th at 3:20pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsMost business users have simply had enough of dealing with outdated equipment supplied by slow-to-act IT departments, and for a very affordable price, are starting to fund their own IT revolution by bringing their new iPads to the workplace. Here’s how you can do the same.