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  • Instagram Launches iOS 7 App

    September 25th at 10:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    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.

  • Ten apps every iPhone 5s and 5c user should own

    September 25th at 5:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinions

    There are many thousands of apps. Whatever your goal, as Apple’s erstwhile advertising campaign proclaimed, “There’s an app for that.” But some apps are simply must-haves—whether for their functionality, their interface brilliance, or just their entertainment factor. Here are ten apps your new iPhone shouldn’t be without....

  • Artsy App for iPhone Changes Game for Art Collectors

    September 21st at 1:45am / Mashable / 0 opinions

    While developers updated tried-and-true apps that let users listen to music, read and browse the Internet to coincide with the release of iOS 7, a brand new app from an established site helps users do something rather unusual on the iPhone -- buy art. Artsy, a website that features more than 50,000 works for users to browse and buy, launched its first app, which is designed for iOS 7, on Wednesday.

  • Microsoft Updates Bing On iOS, Highlights Siri Integration

    September 20th at 10:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinions

    With the release of iOS 7 to the general public, Bing now has a prominent home inside of Apple’s chief operating system. When you Siri, you will very often Bing. That might sound odd, but Apple is more concerned with Google at the moment than Microsoft — especially given Apple’s lack of an enterprise services business — so Bing it is for its search needs.

  • Google Translate gets the iOS 7 treatment, gains handwriting support, and now covers over 70 languages

    September 20th at 10:08am / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Google today released version 2.0 of its Google Translate app for iOS, revamping it for iOS 7 and adding handwriting support. You can download the new version now directly from Apple’s App Store....

  • Google Translate for iOS adds handwriting support and new UI

    September 20th at 9:29am / The Verge / 0 opinions

    Google Translate for iOS is getting a significant update today, adding a new look and handwriting support to Apple’s mobile platform. Google already added the feature to its Android app almost two years ago, and to its web app earlier this year, but this is the first time the iOS version will be able to analyze what you’ve drawn on your iPhone screen....

  • iOS 7 Apps: Download These Now

    September 18th at 11:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    From Evernote to Shazam, it’s a big day for app updates. iOS 7 is now available for download, and many of the App Store’s biggest players updated their apps accordingly. See also: iOS 7: Here's What's New iOS 7 represents a complete re-imagination of Apple’s mobile operating system. The OS, which is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, brings a new look and brighter colors to the devices. Check out the gallery above for a look at some of the apps that received major updates for iOS 7.

  • US government leverages Apple's App Store in fight against child sex crimes

    September 12th at 7:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinions

    A new iOS app released today by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is designed to enlist the public's help to track down child predators being sought for criminal prosecution.

  • Chrome Beta for Android APK reveals a redesigned, flat Google logo with lighter colors

    September 9th at 6:48pm / The Next Web / 1 opinions

    A number of technology firms including Yahoo and Motorola Mobility have redesigned their logos recently in a bid to refresh their public image. Now, it looks like Google could be the next in line to give its iconic multi-colored branding a small makeover....

  • Eight iPhone Apps To Help You Survive Burning Man

    August 26th at 9:44pm / Cult of Mac / 1 opinions

    people are about to ascend on Black Rock City, Nevada to join in the Burning Man festival experiment. There’s going to be art galore, crazy events, weird costumes for days, and the brutal Black Rock Desert meting out its hellish punishments on each and every Burner. Making the trip to BRC is easy, but surviving is entirely different, so we’ve found eight great apps that will help you get out of the desert alive:

  • Phlo brings its quick multi-site search app to the iPhone and iPad

    August 21st at 1:28am / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Phlo, a tool for quickly running searches across different websites, has arrived on the iPhone and the iPad as a $2.99 universal app....

  • What Would Jesus Text? Smartphones Are Changing How We Worship

    August 20th at 8:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    They say God is everywhere -- even in your smartphone. We asked a few religious groups how they're integrating tech into worship.

  • The final frontier: 10 iOS apps for astronomers, stargazers and amateur space explorers

    August 20th at 5:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Space never ceases to amaze. Humanity has been trying to understand the Solar System and the wider universe for decades, and yet there’s still an awful lot of unanswered questions and mysteries just waiting to be solved....

  • 25 Apps You'll Need to Survive College

    August 8th at 2:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Dude. College isn't exactly a walk in the park. Thankfully, these 25 apps will help make your experience a little easier.

  • The Scientist for iOS: Top-Ranked Science News Straight to Your Phone

    August 8th at 2:10am / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    With the number of newsreaders littering the mobile sphere, it's almsot surprising that there aren't more niche-specific versions popping up amidst their more general brethren. But that's exactly what The Scientist is—a no-nonsense, crowdsourced newsreader to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the scientific world. The Scientist, Download this app for: iOS, Free The Best: The top science-specific news in one place The Worst: Doesn't pull content from that many sources yet

  • ACI Cockpit360° for iOS: 360-Degree Cockpit Porn in the Palm of Your…

    July 31st at 2:10am / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    Dying to get a first-hand look at some of the greatest exhibits places like the Museum of Flight, Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, and Tillamoook Air Museum have to offer, but don't have the time or money for a cross-country flight history tour? Thanks to ACI Cockpit360, that last part won't matter in the slightest....

  • FEMA App Adds Crowdsourcing for Disaster Relief

    July 29th at 7:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Certain apps -- like ones that help you wake up or beat writers' block -- make your everyday life easier. Others help out in times of disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released an update to its Android app this morning (the iOS version is waiting for Apple's authorization). While the app was previously only a destination to receive information such as shelter locations, it's now more of a two-way street.

  • Hooops: A simple but sweet Dribbble client for iPhone

    July 22nd at 9:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Dribbble has proved to be popular platform for designers for several years now, providing a community for creatives to engage in a little ‘show and tell’ around their latest work....

  • Apple's free promotion led to 5.7M new downloads of 'Infinity Blade II'

    July 17th at 12:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinions

    Included last week as part of Apple's App Store fifth anniversary promotion, Chair Entertainment's "Infinity Blade II" saw its rate of downloads triple, with nearly 6 million new users added in just seven days.

  • iPhone Apps of the Week: GroupMe, eBay Exact, and More

    July 13th at 2:10am / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    This was a wonderfully exciting week to be an iPhone app. You know, assuming iPhone apps are sentient. But even if they aren't, at least they can fake it now thanks to GroupMe's adorable if not mildly bizarre emoji additions. And that's just the beginning! Dive in to see all the great iPhone apps we've rounded up for you this week....

  • App Store at 5: A Good Ride That Could Go on Forever

    July 10th at 6:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Apple's App Store remade the world of software and mobile and, as I see it, all for the better.

  • App of the Day: Congress, an App That Tracks Congress

    July 10th at 2:30am / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    S Good name for an app that tracks the activity of Congress, huh? But what is "Congress"? con·gress Ha! It's new on iOS and there's an Android version out there already, somewhere, like Gingrich at an space fair. (Actually, ol' Newt's an avid futurist and loves future tech.) Free, iTunes

  • YouVersion’s Bible app passes 100 million downloads

    July 8th at 11:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    YouVersion, a popular Bible app that launched alongside Apple’s App Store nearly five years ago, has surpassed 100 million downloads....

  • The Best Free Apps in Apple's App Store Anniversary Fire Sale

    July 8th at 5:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    There have been plenty of App Store sales before, some of them quite extensive. But Apple's never offered discounts of this magnitude before. Some of the best—and most expensive—games and apps you can find on iOS are free today, presumably in honor of the App Store's five-year anniversary. Here are the ones you need to download first....

  • Big iOS Titles Go Free As App Store Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

    July 8th at 4:24pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinions

    As the App Store’s fifth anniversary approaches, a whole host of developers have begun makes some of their most popular apps and games for iOS completely free. Some of the titles included in the sale are Infinity Blade II, Disney’s Where’s My Water?, and Traktor DJ, which is usually priced at $20.