Attempting to gain some of the visual flair that iPad apps such as Weather HD have, the Weather Channel went and revamped their own app, endowing it with stylized animations which visualize the current weather outside your window. There's also a 3D globe chock full of weather reports to go along with full screen weather maps and news. If you have an iPad, the app is free, so you can download it here and decide for yourself whether or not it's up to snuff.
As we near the end of 2012, Cult of Mac has taken a look back at some of the best iOS apps that have hit the App Store over the last 12 months. There have been some terrific releases this year, and we could have named a hundred that are well worth your hard-earned cash. But we’ve managed to whittle our list down to just ten titles that have really stood out for us this year. Check out our best apps roundup below.
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by Ryan Matzner of Fueled. Fueled is a digital product design and development incubator based in New York, Chicago and London....
Eight months after it rolled out an all-new Weather app for iPhone, Yahoo has announced that it’s now optimized for iPads too....
Apple launched its first wearable with an App Store filled with more than 3,000 third-party titles, a figure expected to grow exponentially in the months ahead. AppleInsider offers a look at some of the first offerings.
If you own an iPhone, you probably noticed there are a fewer apps installed on the new iPad than on your iPhone. Some of the missing apps are more obvious, like the Phone app. But others are oddly omitted, despite their utility on a tablet. …
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. Splashtop Remote Desktop (Amazon Appstore) Previously $4.99, now $1.99. Splashtop Remote Desktop for Android allows you to take control of your home computer via your Android device. Want to listen to music stored on your computer on your Android device while you commute? Open the app and listen to your music via 3G/4G. Need to go over a Word document that is only...
Your dog is your best, most loyal friend, and you want to make sure he's getting the best care he can get. As technology addresses real-life needs more and more each day, companies and non-profits are creating apps to make sure every Fido, Spot and Princess receives the attention he or she deserves. SEE ALSO: 8 High-Tech Accessories for Your Pet We've compiled 10 of the best apps for dogs in the gallery above.
In San Francisco, it is often said that if you don’t like the weather, just walk a few blocks. Due to a marine layer and some incredibly varied topography, the temperatures here can vary remarkably within the length of a square mile, making it hard to know if you should bring an umbrella, or sunglasses. (So many people opt for both, which is…somewhat ridiculous to witness firsthand.)...
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There are a number of holiday app sales now running as mobile developers slash prices in hopes of reaching potential customers who will soon be unwrapping smartphones for Christmas. But one of the better promotions, starting today, is called “App Santa” and involves a group of indie developers behind some of the most popular applications on the iOS and Mac App Stores. The group…
Weather apps, in my experience, tend to fall into one of two categories: the simple, static screens that show the current climate without much heed to depth or function, and the complex barrages of information with an interface only a meteorologist could love. It's been somewhat refreshing, then, to use Solar over the past few days — it's a new weather app for iPhone that blends an attractively minimal design with an intuitive and useful UI. Reminiscent of nothing so much as Windows Phone Open the app...
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. Maven Web Browser+ (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now Free. Maven Web Browser+ for iOS aims to make it easier than ever for iOS users to browse the web. Maven Web Browser+ includes an array of features, such as the ability to save passwords, dual screen support (on iPad only), track pad support that will allow you to navigate the web as easily as if you were doing so on...
Solar's $0.99 price-tag didn't put us off buying it when it launched last year, but you'll have no excuse not to try out Hollr Inc's slick weather app now it is free to download. Blending an attractively minimal design with an intuitive and useful UI, Solar won't give you granular details such as wind direction and the level of humidity, but if you simply want to check the temperature, see if it's going to rain, or view the forecast for the next few days then it's a great choice. We have reached out to...
Instagram is now optimized for iOS 7. Version 4.2 of the app launched in the App Store on Wednesday, and it's designed specifically for the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. See also: 25 Most-Followed Users on Instagram [PICS] The updated Instagram received a new look -- similar to that of other iOS 7 apps -- as well as new features. Photos in your feed are larger, and both the photos and videos are displayed at an increased resolution.
This week's list includes a gorgeous endless runner, Weather Underground's new storm-tracking app, Microsoft's latest OneNote update and a new video messaging app.
Those handy weather widgets commonly found on Android-powered devices aren’t available to iOS users, thanks to Apple’s tight control over third-party software. But you can find some weather apps in the App Store that will display the current temperature on your home screen using the “app badges” feature built into iOS. My favorite is called Fahrenheit. Here’s how to get it set up and get the temperature displayed on your home screen.
iOS 5 is here and most apps are slowly updating to include iCloud support, Newsstand, Twitter integration and more to iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches all around the world. Here's our list of apps updated for iOS 5. Let us know if we're missing any apps! • Twitter - Photos upload to pic.twitter.com, DMs are re-designed on iPad and more • Foursquare - Updated with a new Radar feature to alert you when you're near some friends, a place you wanted to try, or a list you followed • Soundhound - iCloud...
The iPhone, land of endless choice. First, you’ll want to grab Twitter, Kindle, Facebook, Find My iPhone, Shazam (it's still a magical thing), and Apple’s Remote app for controlling iTunes remotely. But then you get to the hard questions. Which to-do app to get? Which map alternative is worth downloading over Apple’s default? Is there a weather app that offers the perfect balance of hourly updates and animated doppler imagery? What are the best games to get to avoid the family during the inevitable...
There’s no shortage of weather apps out there – Yahoo recently rolled out an all-new weather app for iOS, tapping Flickr to bring users’ weather-themed photos into the mix. And YoWindow recently arrived for iPhones too. But Weathertron for iOS might just be worth your time (and money)....
There's no shortage of apps that want to help you document your life, but there are none quite like Kennedy. The critically acclaimed app Day One has carved out a niche for itself as the go-to journalling app for iOS users, offering a selection of features that allow you to log your life in private and share what you want in public. Kennedy takes a different approach, stripping away much of the interface, preferences, and sharing options that make Day One so popular, and leaving you with a surprisingly...
This week's list includes Vimeo's new video editing app, a big update to Dark Sky and a new game from Disney based on 'Inside Out.'
Whether or not they came out in 2010, these apps rocked for travelers this year. I spent most of my summer studying the intersection of tech and travel, as well…
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. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) for iOS allows you to view your files from the comfort of your iOS device. The app makes it easy to drag and drop your important files from Windows Explorer or Finder onto your iPad or iPhone via your WiFi...
