A small bank will to allow its customers to deposit checks with an iPhone application, while an electronic publisher has made more than 7,000 textbooks available for viewing on the platform.
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Electronic textbooks, mobile check depositing come to Apple's iPhone 0
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Adobe Acquires Thumb Labs, The Creator Of Behance's Official App 1
May 22nd at 11:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThumb Labs, the New York-based digital agency that developed Behance’s official mobile apps, has announced that it is joining Adobe full time to work with the Behance team. The terms of this deal were not disclosed, but Thumb Labs called it a “talent acquisition” — an acqui-hire, if you can stand the term....
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Google Wallet for iPhone Launches in the App Store 1
October 8th at 5:14pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsGoogle has just launched a free Google Wallet app in the App Store. Though the app doesn’t support in-store payments (since Apple’s iPhone doesn’t feature an NFC chip), Google Wallet users can nevertheless perform a number of useful tasks using the application, which is optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch. Namely, it’s possible to send money to an email address using Google Wallet for iPhone, and you can also store credit and debit card details for easier online shopping.
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Here’s the $69 case that lets you use your iPhone for NFC payments 0
January 24th at 9:27pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsJust days after we spotted the Incipio Cashwrap for iPhone, the case has launched. You can use the $69 accessory to pay for goods wirelessly at ISIS terminals but only if you have an AT&T iPhone for now.
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Algoriddim djay Pro comes to Mac, TurboTax debuts new iOS app for tax season 1
December 18th at 8:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular music tool djay Pro has made the leap from iOS to OS X with a new app on the Mac App Store, competing with the likes of Traktor. In addition, TurboTax on Thursday introduced an all-new iOS app ahead of tax season, allowing taxpayers to conveniently file wherever they are.
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Text your friends some cash thanks to Google Wallet update 0
December 11th at 8:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsWhile Android Pay replaced Wallet for retail payments, Wallet still has some life left as a possible PayPal competitor.
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50+ Free iPhone Apps to Make You Richer 0
February 2nd at 2:52pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe iPhone and iPod Touch are capable of a number of things, including helping you keep track of your money. From figuring out loan payments, to calculating tips and...
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Daily App Deals: Get Living Earth HD for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 0
April 20th 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. Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather for iOS is an app for your iOS device that provides three functions: a world clock, global weather reports, and an alarm. The app provides a live 3D simulation of the Earth as it currently looks, allowing you to view cloud patterns in real-time as...
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Daily App Deals: Get City Maps 2Go for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 0
May 10th 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. City Maps 2Go (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. City Maps 2Go for iOS is your offline tour guide for cities all over the world. It gives you maps and points of interest with no need for a data connection. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS
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DCM Dealer Uses Social Media Sentiment to Help Traders 0
January 14th at 1:53pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWe’ve followed the story of Derwent Capital Markets for some time, and today the London-based company has launched its unique stock trading platform, which uses social media data to help traders make moves on the market....
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How the iPhone has changed the way we shop 1
July 31st at 2:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsIn the span of a few short years, I’ve learned that my iPhone, among its many virtues, can be a valuable ally in making an agonizing experience slightly less agonizing. Take shopping, for example....
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Yahoo Finance Apps Revamped With a More Personal Touch 0
November 6th at 7:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAfter overhauling its Yahoo Mail app and flagship news app earlier this year, Yahoo is finally taking aim at its Finance app. The Yahoo Finance app for iPhone and iPad received a significant redesign Wednesday, which lets users customize their news feed by choosing which companies they want to follow. The overhauled apps also includes improved navigation features and more interactive charts to visualize stock price changes over time.
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Apple allows first Bitcoin trading apps back into App Store 2
June 16th at 11:09am / The Verge / 0 opinionsApple has lifted the restriction on Bitcoin trading apps in its App Store. The first such virtual currency app to become available after the change of policy, Coin Pocket, appeared on the store yesterday. The app arrived shortly after Apple added a new rule to its store guidelines that allows virtual currency apps on one reasonable condition: that they comply with state and federal laws in all areas that they operate. Previously, Apple had removed apps that allowed users to trade in the virtual...
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What Your Favorite Apps Look Like On Apple Watch (Plus New Ones!) 0
March 10th at 12:03am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIn preparation for Apple’s first wearable device, mobile developers have been busy creating all kinds of applications designed especially for the Apple Watch’s small screen. The watch, which is said by early testers to be so usable that they found they were no longer pulling out their iPhone as often, allows you to interact with a variety of apps and notifications, ranging…
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Plastiq lets you pay any bill with your credit or debit card just by snapping a photo 0
April 21st at 9:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsA new iPhone application launching today called Plastiq lets you pay any bill with your credit or debit card just by snapping a photo. The goal with the app is to offer something designed for mobile, that’s also more convenient than using a bank’s online bill pay feature. And more importantly, it allows bills to be paid with plastic – hence the name – as opposed to…
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Finding the iPad’s 7 missing apps 0
March 20th at 12:13pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsIf 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. …
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Daily App Deals: Get All Code Reader for iOS for Free in Today’s App Deals 0
March 14th 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. All Code Reader (iTunes) Previously 99¢, now Free. All Code Reader for iOS scans all commercial barcodes and QR codes and searches major retailers for a price comparison. Get it for Free. (via LogicBuy) iOS iOS
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MyPrice's iOS App Helps Freelancers Define Their Rate 0
September 28th at 9:16pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAs Freelancer.com rolled out its service in Mexico today, we decided to take a look at a Mexican app that hopes to serve freelancers all around the world. Known as…
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In-app purchases from 'freemium' titles account for 71% of iPhone app revenue 0
March 29th at 4:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsA new study showcases the dominance of "freemium" titles on Apple's iOS platform, as in-app purchases made through free apps accounted for 71 percent of total iPhone app revenue in the month of February.
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Google Wallet Finally Comes To iOS 2
September 19th at 8:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsGood news, Google Wallet users — you can now access your account on your iOS device with an official Google Wallet app. You can use it to make payments to friends, track your loyalty cards, and access nearby offers. One feature you won’t find, however, is tap-to-pay, which relies on NFC connectivity.
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Virtual Piggy, A Paypal For Minors, Rebrands As Oink After It Buys Domain From Kevin Rose’s Milk 1
December 4th at 7:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsOink -- a user-review app created by Kevin Rose's startup lab Milk before Milk was acquired by Google and Rose later joined Google Ventures -- never made it past its six-month birthday, but today the name and domain at least are getting another lease of youthful life. Virtual Piggy, a payments service aimed at minors (COPPA-compliant, with parental controls and an educational bent) is today…
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Capital One Debuts A New Mobile Wallet App, Designed To Work With Apple Pay 0
October 1st at 8:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsJust ahead of Apple Pay’s public release, a top credit card provider, Capital One, has rolled out a new mobile wallet app for cardholders that will work with Apple’s forthcoming mobile payments platform to provide users with detailed information on their Apple Pay transactions, in addition to balance rewards access, and other features.The app was soft launched on iOS earlier…
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Bravo’s App Makes It Easy To Tip When You Don’t Have Cash 0
September 22nd at 4:03am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThough the majority of today’s payment transactions are digital – credit card swipes, online bill pay, tap-and-pay at point of sale, etc. – there are still a few places where cash has yet to die out. You still often need a handful of small bills to tip service professionals like valets, baristas, the great band at your local bar, and more. Taking these sorts of small…
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Next time Trump tweets about a company, this app will let you know if it cost you some cash 0
January 5th at 11:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsTrigger will notify you when Trump tweets about your stocks.