App.net, the platform/social network/API that launched to much fanfare last August following a successful crowdfunding campaign, hit 100,000 registered users back in May. But the feeling thus far has very much been that it’s a rising star – albeit a slow-rising star....
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Ohai for App.net is a simple journal app to log your check-ins on your iPhone 0
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MapMyFitness Adds Nike FuelBand, Jawbone UP Integration 0
August 15th at 6:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsExercise tracking platform MapMyFitness will now support two popular wearable fitness bracelets: Nike's FuelBand and Jawbone's UP. The new integration, announced Thursday, strengthens MapMyFitness' already lengthy list of supported and compatible devices that can sync fitness data with the popular platform. MapMyFitness (free for iOS and Android) is a platform supporting apps that utilize GPS technology, so you can map and share your workout routes.
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With 300K Downloads, London-Based YPlan Launches Stateside In New York 2
September 20th at 7:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsCountless social planning apps have tried and ultimately failed to capture the attention of users in a way that produces any real action, which in turn would result in partnerships with vendors and merchants, which would of course generate revenue. However, London-based YPlan seems to have a nice little formula in place, and is today launching in the U.S. to compete with the likes of Sosh, …
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7 Apps You Don't Want Miss 1
October 13th at 7:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFrom an app that makes your Android device look like an iPhone to another that gives 2D pictures a 3D look -- many interesting apps launched this week. Each weekend, Mashable creates a roundup of our favorite apps to keep you up-to-date on what's new. See also: iOS 7 Apps: Download These Now Notable apps include a zombified take on a popular vintage game, and an app that simplifies video-creation with your friends.
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6 Hot Sites to Find Sweet Shopping Deals 0
November 26th at 6:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsIt's the time of year when you should be shopping for other people, but with all the shiny department store displays and sale signs, you can't help but think of yourself. After all, what other time of year can you give your winter wardrobe the oomph it needs to carry you through March without completely breaking the bank? Your cold January self will thank you later.
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WillCall’s New Bluetooth “BarTab” Feature Lets You Buy Drinks At Concerts By Saying Your Name 0
January 8th at 12:23am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsWillCall's plot to reimagine nightlife goes way beyond its concert ticketing app. So it's tackling the annoyance of buying drinks, from long bar lines to fumbling for cash to forgetting your credit card. Today it launches BarTab, a feature within its app that lets you buy drinks at participating venues by saying your name. But how does the bartender know who you are? Through WillCall's secret…
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MetaWatch adds step counter for iPhone 5s users, Taco Bell working on mobile ordering system 0
February 14th at 9:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsMetaWatch this week updated its iOS application to send basketball scores, as well as steps counted by the iPhone 5s M7 chip, to its wrist-worn accessory. In addition, fast food franchise Taco Bell has revealed it is working on a mobile ordering system that will debut on the iPhone later this year.
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Pharmacy chain Duane Reade to trial Apple's iBeacons in several NYC locations 0
May 7th at 5:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsConsumers in the Big Apple will soon find their pharmacy visits more convenient as popular chain Duane Reade announced plans to bring iBeacon-powered microlocation functionality -- such as coupons or product reviews -- to 10 Manhattan outlets in a new pilot program.
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Road warriors share their iPhone toolkits 0
June 24th at 7:35am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsIn the interest of saving you time (and money) when you travel on apps that wonât help you get from point A to point B, weâve sounded out dozens of road warriors — including flight attendants, serial conference goers, travel…
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Consensual Sex App Promises to Make Your Personal Life Super Awkward 0
September 30th at 10:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsEverything is about to get really awkward.
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Polaroid Partners With Blipfoto On A New Photo Journaling Service That Only Lets You Post Once A Day 1
January 2nd at 9:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsPolaroid’s attempt to re-establish its brand in the age of digital photos continues this morning with the announcement that it has partnered with Edinburgh-based photo journaling service Blipfoto, which is now relaunching and expanding into the U.S. The service, available on the web and in mobile apps for iOS and Android, offers users a place to document their lives by sharing only…
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Wag Launches Its On-Demand Dog Walking App In San Francisco 0
April 6th at 2:23am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsWag, a startup that helps connect pet owners and dog walkers with a mobile app, has touched down in San Francisco. The company, formerly only in operation in Los Angeles, recently added the tip of the Bay Area as its second locale.Wag vets dog walkers using background checks, and then insures their activities. Dog owners can schedule walks for their dogs, and track their pooch…
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6 apps to help you save and spend smart 0
June 25th at 9:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsLife is expensive. Here are six apps to help you approach money as an informed and organized consumer on a budget.
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Poshmark helps clothing sellers set up shop with grants and wholesale access 0
October 28th at 7:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThe clothing consignment platform wants you to open a boutique, not just sell your old clothes.
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Neato adds Apple Watch control to robotic vacuum in new app update 0
March 3rd at 6:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsNeato Robotics this week issued an app update for its Wi-Fi enabled Botvac Connected vacuum cleaner, allowing users to take control of their autonomous cleaning device from Apple Watch for the first time.
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7 can't-miss apps: Mr. Robot, Musical.ly, Procreate and more 0
September 3rd at 4:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's app roundup.
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10 Apps to Help You Go Green for Earth Day and Beyond 0
April 22nd at 11:19am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe modern environmental movement began on April 22, 1970, when Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin, headed an environmental teach-in with over 20...
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Best Apps for Discovering New Places to Eat 0
July 24th at 11:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhen 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...
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Card.io’s SDK Comes To Android 0
September 20th at 11:58am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsCard.io, the mobile commerce company started by two former AdMob employees, Mike Mettler and Josh Bleecher Snyder, is launching a software development kit (SDK) for Android today. The SDK for iOS launched in June, allowing mobile app developers to retrieve credit card information from cards held up in front of the phone’s camera. As of today, the company says that card.io is up-and-running in 80 iOS applications, with 750 developers in total having signed up for the service.
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Square's iOS App Becomes Pay with Square 0
March 26th at 12:42am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsSquare has updated and rebranded its mobile payment iOS app, which is now called Pay with Square. As you may remember, it was previously called Card Case. While the startup…
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The Best iPad Apps 4
January 31st at 7:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsYou've seen the commercials; Apps are what makes an iPad come to life. Here are the very best ones for work, play, creation, consumption and everything in between. Twitter: The official Twitter app for iPad packs in the features, giving you a full Tweet-and-browse experience. It can be a little bit overwhelming at first, but powerful things often are. Free. Flipboard: A true testament to the iPad's transformative powers, Flipboard scrapes your Twitter and Facebook feeds for links and arranges them in a...
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An App That Promises Riches, Travel, and Love—In Your Dreams 0
February 11th at 11:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsCompanies make a lot of claims about their products to help sell them, but this new app from a Japanese ad agency goes to the extreme, promising wealth, travel, love, and even the ability to fly, at least while you sleep. Yumemiru, or See the Dream, is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store for iOS devices, and includes eight different scenarios designed to stimulate and influence your dreams through various audio cues. After you select your nocturnal adventure and start to drift off to...
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Today’s Best Apps: NFL Kicker, Amazon Local and More 0
September 8th at 4:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsToday’s Best Apps features the most promising releases from the last 24 hours. Thousands of apps get approved by Apple daily and we hand-select what we think are the new...
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5 Apps That Help you Shop for Healthier Foods 0
October 23rd at 2:48pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsHealthy eating used to mean calorie counting and cooking low-fat dishes, but these days good nutrition is more of a minefield. Allergies and pesticides come into play, and...