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  • 7 Tech CEOs Talk About Their iPad Obsession

    March 19th at 1:02pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    The iPad for Business Series is supported by LogMeIn. Get remote access to your PC or Mac from any device, anywhere -- for free. The iPad is an excellent business tool,...

  • Five iPhone Apps for the International Business Maverick

    July 14th at 2:30pm / GigaOM / 0 opinions

    When it comes to business and travel, there are a few things one shouldn’t be without: passport and credit cards, travel confirmations and itineraries, essential toiletries, and, of course, an iPhone or iPod touch. In an effort to make your business trips (and really, any kind of …

  • My BMW Remote app launched in US on iOS

    February 16th at 7:08pm / The Verge / 0 opinions

    For over a year, European BMW users have been able to unlock their cars, find them using GPS, and set off headlights or horns using the My BMW Remote iOS app. Now, US owners will be able to get all the same features as long as they own a device with iOS 4.0 or higher and a compatible car with the BMW Assist Safety Plan. Android users will eventually have access to the same features, but although an app was supposed to be released last year, we have yet to see it in the Android Market. My BMW Remote isn'...

  • Daily App Deals: Get Voice Brief for iOS for $1.99 in Today’s App Deals

    April 17th at 9:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    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. Voice Brief (iTunes) Previously $2.99, now $1.99 . Voice Brief for iOS acts as your personal assistant by reading your customized content to you. Whether you want to know what the weather forecast is going to be this week or want to learn what is going on in the world, Voice Brief will read it to you directly. Get it for$1.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS Windows Mac

  • HotelTonight Revamps Mobile Apps, Personalizes Booking Deals

    September 18th at 3:59pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    HotelTonight, the startup offering travellers select same-day hotel booking deals in major cities via iOS and Android apps, is releasing completely revamped and upgraded applications for both mobile platforms today….

  • Airbnb's iOS App Now Supports Chinese, Japanese and More

    December 4th at 3:42pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Airbnb has rolled out a couple of not-insignificant updates to its iOS app today, which should give its global appeal a shot in the arm....

  • Minube’s Trip Planning Feature Just Got A Lot More Social, iOS App Gets Real-Time Messaging

    April 2nd at 4:28pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinions

    Minube, the social travel startup that focuses on inspiration for would-be travellers, has rolled out a nice update to the trip planning feature of its iOS app. After creating and sharing a list of things to do and see or where to stay or eat — which works like a draft itinerary — any friends or co-travelers who have been granted access to that list can now message each other in real-time…

  • 10 Free Road Trip Apps for a Smooth Vacation

    June 25th at 12:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Out of all the possible summer vacations, road trips have the unique ability to crumble apart as soon as they begin. What you predict will be a long, character-building family trip through the countryside quickly dissolves into a car of hungry, screaming relatives -- if you're not careful.

  • New Yorkers can now pay for cabs using ultrasound

    August 16th at 4:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinions

    Electronic payment company VeriFone's Way2Ride app lets users wirelessly pay for cabs using ultrasound. The app relies on Zoosh, a payment system first demoed two years ago, to make the payments. From within a New York cab, Way2Ride users can simply tap a button in the app to generate an ultrasonic signal and pay for the ride. When the ride is over, the payment will automatically be deducted from the user's pre-defined payment method. You can also set a default tip amount before traveling, and receipts...

  • Why iOS 7's auto-updating apps aren't always great

    November 7th at 12:30pm / Macworld / 0 opinions

    One feature of iOS 7 that had me quite excited was its ability to automatically download app updates in the background. Both iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks have a simple setting that lets your computer or mobile device automatically grab updates while on Wi-Fi, saving you both taps and time....

  • Road warriors share their iPhone toolkits

    June 24th at 7:35am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinions

    In the interest of saving you time (and money) when you travel on apps that won’t help you get from point A to point B, we’ve sounded out dozens of road warriors — including flight attendants, serial conference goers, travel…

  • What Your Favorite Apps Look Like On Apple Watch (Plus New Ones!)

    March 10th at 12:03am / TechCrunch / 0 opinions

    In 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…

  • 5 can't-miss apps: FaceParty, 'Goat Rider,' Nuzzel and more

    November 21st at 9:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    This week's list includes a social news app, an app to take 3D selfies and an app to browse travel videos.

  • Top 30 iPhone Apps for Organization and Productivity

    December 30th at 1:52pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    So it's almost the new year, and you want to start being more organized and productive, right? Well we've put together a list of great iPhone apps to help you manage your...

  • Itinerary: A beautiful trip planner for the iPhone

    April 1st at 7:43pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Itinerary is a powerful and easy to use trip organizer. Simply add the places you are going to visit, locate them on the map or add notes to it. Itinerary…

  • When It’s Okay to Pay For an App

    February 25th at 7:03pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    There are over 130,000 apps in the App Store. About 100,000 of those expect you to pay cash money for a download. Sometimes it's worth it! Often, it's not. Prof. Dealzmodo's here to help you tell the difference. Oscar Wilde was right about cynics: they know the cost of everything and the value of nothing. On your next trip to the App Store, don't be cynical. Be smart—even if it means spending a little money. Last fall, John pondered the App Store Effect, which holds that Apple's model results in price...

  • Daily App Deals: Get Phone Drive for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals

    March 5th at 10:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    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...

  • The New Essential Apps November 2012

    November 30th at 11:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinions

    iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out!...

  • 7 Apps You Don't Want To Miss

    January 19th at 11:57pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Looking for the best apps? Here's our weekend roundup of our favorite new and updated apps for iOS and Android.

  • EasyJet trials mobile check-ins and boarding passes from its iOS and Android apps in 6 airports

    May 1st at 4:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinions

    Budget European airline EasyJet has added mobile check-ins and boarding passes to both its Android and iOS apps, the latter of which includes Passbook support for iPhone owners running iOS 6 and above....

  • 6 Apps You Don't Want to Miss

    July 14th at 2:05am / Mashable / 0 opinions

    It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck -- Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated apps. This week, we found a whole new way to read Reddit on-the-go, and an app for coloring you have to see to believe. SEE ALSO: Top 25 Free iPhone Apps of All Time A popular dating app finally made its way to Android, and a taxi app got even better for taking rides with friends.

  • 9 Lifelogging Apps to Log Personal Data

    September 24th at 5:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    Think about when you're out with friends, and someone says, "We come here all the time." Or you look at the clock before bed and think to yourself, "This is the earliest I've gone to bed all week!" Or maybe you're deciding what to do for Halloween, and you wonder, "Where did I go last year?" Are you ever curious if your perception matches reality? A closer look out our routines might reveal surprises in the way we live our lives, and even help us make decisions for the future.

  • Mileways, The Social App For Frequent Flyers, Adds Flight Compensation Through Partnership With AirHelp

    February 5th at 3:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinions

    Mileways, the Munich-based social app for frequent flyers, just got a little more useful. The iOS app has added integration with AirHelp, the flight compensation startup co-founded by Morten Lund, to make it easy for travellers to claim compensation should they face delay, cancelation or overbooking when flying to and from the EU.

  • Travel Planning App Gogobot Hand-Picks Which Events to Hit Up

    September 11th at 5:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinions

    The events should even appeal to locals.

  • Some 1,500 iOS apps exposed to serious HTTPS vulnerability, analytics firm says

    April 21st at 5:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinions

    Approximately 1,500 iOS apps are exposed to a vulnerability that could let a hacker bypass HTTPS security and steal passwords and other sensitive data, according to research released on Monday.

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