Apps

I just logged into my password-protected Mac simply by rapping my knuckles twice on the screen of my iPhone. Even better, I did it in less time than it would take to type one key on the keyboard. I achieved this bit of futuristic magic using a new app called Knock. Knock is a combo iPhone/Mac app that lets users unlock their computer, simply by tapping on the phone screen.

SOh hey, look at that! Another week in the bag. Whether it was a great one or a crappy one, it's Friday, so you can celebrate/commiserate with a whole slew of brand-new apps. Download, upgrade, and thumb-swipe your way to the weekend. AndroidMotorola GallerySMotorola's update to Gallery adds a timeline view alongside the traditional album mode, and a brighter, more colorful interface. It also brings larger thumbnails and better photo organization. It's compatible with Motorola phones running Android 4.4...

My new favorite browser for iOS is Opera Coast. The newest version for iPhone and iPod touch joins the already available iPad edition, bringing more of a simpler web consumption experience instead of a web navigation exercise: Definitely a must try.

In sync with the public rollout of its next-generation mobile operating system, Apple on Thursday released updates for each of its first-party iOS apps that bring minor tweaks and fixes for compatibility with iOS 8.

iOS 8 offers powerful new tools to developers such as extensions, which allow third-party iPhone and iPad apps to be more flexible and interconnected than ever before. AppleInsider offers a look at some of the best iOS 8 extensions available to download on the App Store right now.

This week's list includes SwiftKey's latest update, an eye-tracking app to help improve your concentration and an app to help Windows Phone users customize their home screen.

Don't download the app for your smart device. Check if it has Physical Web support first.

Burner, the app that lets you create disposable phone numbers you can use for a variety of purposes including online ads, while traveling, for business projects, dating profiles, and more, has been, until now, a fairly utilitarian sort of messaging app. You could create number, call, text and check voicemails, but not much else. Today, that changes with the launch of…

The new Netflix app for Windows 10 devices is more than just a pretty makeover.

All thanks to a little "arc".

Netflix launched an internet speed test at Fast.com back in May, and this week it rolled out dedicated apps for the tool on iOS and Android. While the apps are identical to the website, Fast's launch as an app could go a long way toward getting people to use it. And that's a big part of the goal here: the more people using Fast, the more data Netflix has on where internet service providers are doing a poor job....

There are now over 500,000 iPhone apps and 170,000 iPad apps available on Apple’s App Store and that number will surely continue to increase as new app developers enter the foray. In March 2012 Apple’s App Store surpassed its 25 billionth download. If you’re not already buying apps regularly, you probably will be soon. Here are some tips that may help you save some money on your App Store purchases.

One of the best parts of summer is sitting outside on a warm night, glass of wine in hand (or bar of dark chocolate, whatever your pleasure), good company by your side and...

Do you lose things? Despite being meticulous about personal hygiene and a snappy dresser, I tend to misplace things. I blame it on bad parenting, of course. But, we all lose our personal items — and as much as it pains us — our gadgets are often the victims. Smartphones, especially iPhones, have been known to surreptitiously slip out of pockets at inappropriate times. Unfortunately, unlike our vehicles, most gadgets do not have panic buttons, or remote key access — although there are some tracking apps ...

For something that takes place all over the world every day, the humble presentation hasn’t evolved much in the past few years. We still prepare a series of slides and…

iPhone customers on AT&T and Verizon have already been able to manage their accounts using the myAT&T and My Verizon Mobile apps, respectively, and now Sprint customers can finally do the same. The Sprint Mobile Zone app is now available for free in the App Store and provides subscribers with account information, a Sprint store locator, and basic device info (mainly battery and data connections). If you're a Sprint customer reading this on your iPhone, click here for a direct download.

While Mobile Safari does most of what you'd need from a smartphone web browser, and there are many alternatives that fill in the gaps, Atomic Web Browser is our top choice thanks to its amazing and endless feature set, focus on privacy settings, and customizable experience. Platform: iPhonePrice: $1Download Page Atomic has just about every feature you could possibly want in a mobile web browser, or a desktop web browser for that matter. If Mobile Safari has left you wanting a desktop experience that...

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. Finch (Mac App Store) Previously $4.99, now Free. Finch for Mac is a simple time tracking app that records how long each window on your Mac keeps focus, providing a report of your time spent on each app, site, or project. Get it for Free. (via AddictiveTips) iOS iOS

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. KeepTrack Pro (Amazon Appstore) Previously $1.99, now Free. KeepTrack Pro for Android offers a simple user interface to help you track just about anything, from tracking workouts to tracking medications. The app collects your information and then will give you data breakdowns with charts, stats, and calendars. It also offers alarms to remind you of tasks. Get it for...

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. SoundHound Infinity (Amazon Appstore) Previously $4.99, now $2.99. SoundHound Infinity for Android ensures you learn the name and artist of a song the moment you decide you want to learn about it. By opening up the app (or pressing the home screen widget), SoundHound Infinity will provide you with an abundance of information regarding the title of the song and name of...

Paul Mayne is founder and designer at Bloom Built, a Salt Lake City company that produces Day One, a journaling app for iOS and Mac. With Day One, Mayne has become known as one of the rare developers who can effortlessly create a powerful yet minimalist and refined user experience. Mayne took a few minutes to talk to The Verge about why we should journal, his first memory of the internet, and the app most important to his daily productivity. You can find him on Twitter at @paulmayne....

Apple today updated its Find My iPhone utility with driving directions, providing users on the hunt for a lost iOS device or Mac with an exact route to its last known location. Rather than integrating navigation directly within the Find My iPhone app, Apple is letting its default iOS Maps app handle all direction duties. Hitting the car icon for any misplaced device will auto-fill its location data in Maps and start you on your way. Unfortunately, this is one instance where the loss of Google's Street...

The much-loved email client Sparrow has today been updated with support for the iPhone 5′s larger screen and Apple’s Passbook. The update, noticed by reader Matt Gibstein, should be available to you now....

Opinion graph service Amen has officially launched its sister app Thanks, which strips away the “Hell No!” option from opinions and offers up just the best answers for a specific category or question....