As it did with Siri, Apple has granted developer access to the Messages API in iOS 10, opening the door to unique app integrations. AppleInsider has compiled a list of ten candidates that expand the new iMessage app's abilities.
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Try out Apple's new third-party iMessage integration in iOS 10 with these apps 0
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20 free must-have apps for dog lovers 0
August 30th at 3:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis is the last dog app guide you'll ever need.
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Offline navigation is now available for Google Maps on iOS 0
December 15th at 12:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe latest update lets you search for specific locations, get directions and view information like business hours and contact information for restaurants and other businesses
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The 6 best iPhone apps for travelers of all time 0
December 14th at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsA look at the best travel apps ever made for the iPhone, based on our list of the best 100 iPhone apps of all time.
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On the road again: Five free iOS apps to make your next trip less bumpy 0
September 4th at 1:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsHeading out of town over the holiday weekend? Get these apps first.
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25 Apple Watch apps you need on your wrist 0
April 24th at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsHappy downloading!
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Yelp comes to Apple Watch in latest app update, brings nearby business discovery, search, ratings, more 0
April 17th at 4:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsIn the buildup to Apple Watch's debut next week, Yelp on Thursday updated its app with support for the wearable, bringing direct wrist access to tentpole features like nearby businesses, reviews, address lookups and more.
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10 apps that will make your life infinitely easier 3
March 29th at 2:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe get by with a little help from our apps.
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Yelp adds outdoor activities, florists, nightclubs & more to direct booking options 1
March 25th at 8:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsYelp this week introduced five new business categories users can transact with via its website and mobile apps, including outdoor activities, florists, nightclubs, spas and salons, and even legal advisors.
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Yelp's app reviews are my favorite thing in iTunes 0
March 24th at 11:59am / The Verge / 0 opinionsYelp is the hotdish of apps. It's tater tots thrown on top of a slurry of ground beef and cream of mushroom soup, baked in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. It's neither high class nor pretentious. Yelp is the comfort food of apps, is what I'm saying....
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NBC for iOS gains live streaming, Kayak travel app adds 'Hotel for Tonight' feature 0
February 18th at 11:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsA number of major iOS downloads saw updates on Wednesday, including the official NBC app, which now offers live streaming in select market. In addition, Kayak has gained a new "Hotel for Tonight" feature, Snapchat has added the ability to take a snap while listen to music, and Yelp now offers review translations for iPad.
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Peter Molyneux brings Godus to iOS, Yelp gets Bing Translator, Foursquare adds personalization 0
August 7th at 10:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsiPhone and iPad owners can now use Apple's mobile devices to play God with the release of Peter Molyneux's Godus, read business reviews in different languages with Yelp's new built-in Bing translate capabilities, and receive personalized recommendations with Foursquare.
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Yelp lets users add short videos to business reviews in latest app update 0
July 29th at 7:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsYelp on Monday pushed out an update to its iOS app that allows users to upload short video clips up to 12 seconds long alongside written reviews and pictures.
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7 Apps For a Hassle-Free Spring Break 2
March 20th at 1:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhether you've suffered your way through midterms or you're just ready to ditch the office for some warm weather, spring break is upon us. Grab your skimpiest bathing suit and load up on the SPF. See also: 10 Romantic Vacation Spots Where You Can Actually Get Away But before you take off, you also might want to consider loading up your cell phone with a few apps to make sure that you're not working any harder than you have to once you're beachside.
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Ten apps every iPhone 5s and 5c user should own 3
September 25th at 5:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThere 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....
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Yelp finally adds option to write reviews from mobile apps 1
August 14th at 3:49am / The Verge / 0 opinionsYelp has built a hugely successful business around its millions of user-submitted local reviews. Yet prior to today, the company didn't allow reviews to be published from a smartphone. To the delight of its community, Yelp has finally reversed course on that poorly thought out policy. A newly released update for Yelp on iOS adds the ability to pen reviews for any local business directly within the app. Before, users were limited to posting brief "quick tips," requiring more thorough feedback to be...
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Audi debuts augmented reality iOS app, Yelp gets in-app reviews, Vevo now supports AirPlay 0
August 14th at 2:51am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsCar maker Audi has rolled out a new app for those that own both an Audi A3 and an iPhone or iPad, and Yelp has released a new version of its app that allows users to publish reviews within the app. Meanwhile, Vevo has released another update to its iOS app, adding full AirPlay support.
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Yelp 7.0 Finally Lets You Write Reviews From Your iPhone 1
August 13th at 10:24pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsApple’s started to add a lot of Yelp integration into iOS the past two years, but despite providing copious amounts of reviews of every restaurant in the U.S. the app hasn’t let you actually write a review from your iPhone until today....
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Google to retire Google+ Local for iOS on August 7 1
July 26th at 5:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsIn an email being sent to Google Maps users, the Internet search giant announced that it will be retiring localized dining, shopping and entertainment discovery app, Google+ Local for iOS, on August 7.
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Google Maps for iOS adds iPad support, live traffic updates and indoor navigation 1
July 17th at 8:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsGoogle unveiled a significant update to Google Maps on Tuesday, finally bringing support for Apple's iPad, while adding enhanced features like indoor walking directions and "Explore," a new interface for browsing shopping, dining and lodging destinations.
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Yelp takes on Foursquare with new iOS discovery and recommendation features 0
June 11th at 12:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsAs Foursquare continues to improve its location-based service with more focus on business listings, Yelp is pushing back at its rival with new mobile discovery features and design overhauls. As part of its new iOS app update, Yelp has revamped its Nearby tab to display relevant local businesses based on a user's location, using their past check-ins, reviews and recommendations of friends to deliver more relevant results. It will now also factor in the time of the day and the weather — suggesting...
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Yelp revamps Nearby feature for iOS with suggestions based on location, check-ins, reviews, friends, and more 0
June 11th at 2:48am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsYelp today announced it has revamped its Nearby feature in its iOS app with suggestions. You can download the new version now directly from Apple’s App Store....
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10 Apps to Help You Find Lunch 2
February 22nd at 8:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFor some of us, lunch is the best part of the day. Step out of the office (even if the office is your bedroom) and get a breath of fresh air and of course, something good to eat.
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Did You Just Get An iOS Device? Download These Apps First 0
December 25th at 11:30am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIt’s Christmas morning and the sound of pitter patter can be heard around the home as children and even adults scurry towards the Christmas tree in order to get started opening their presents. What did you get? An iPad? An iPhone? Power it on and let’s take a look at some of the apps that you’re really going to want to download onto that brand new device first....
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Starter apps for your new iPhone 0
December 25th at 3:00am / Macworld / 0 opinionsCongratulations on unwrapping your brand-new iPhone! Undoubtedly, you’ve already fired up the device and are eagerly exploring what the phone has to offer. Now that you’ve learned your way around a bit, it’s time to load your iPhone up with apps, both fun and functional....
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20 Apps Updated For The iPhone 5's Taller Screen 0
September 23rd at 5:43pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsItching to get the most out of that new iPhone 5’s screen? While you can certainly run any iPhone app that’s currently available in the App Store on your iPhone 5, a few...
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The 13 Apps You Need on a Wild Night of Drinking 0
September 14th at 9:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsA lot can go wrong on a night out drinking with friends—incarceration, questionable taste, the realization that you lost half the group two bars ago—but all of these things can be avoided with the right tools loaded in a smartphone. With these 13 apps, you will have full cups, manageable chaos, and a reasonable chance you'll recognize the room you wake up in....
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Did a New Yorker Cartoonist Predict Today’s Apps in 2009? 0
September 13th at 2:30am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThere is an app for just about anything and everything these days. Even back in 2009, a cartoonist for the New Yorker knew what was up. Roz Chast drew "myPhone"—the cartoon marked the iPhone's first appearance in the magazine—for an issue that ran July 27, 2009....
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This Week’s Must-Have iOS Apps: Solar, PIXEL’D, Bokehful & More 0
July 29th at 6:00am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsKicking off this week’s must-have apps roundup is a stunning new weather app called Solar, which boasts a simple, intuitive user interface and a no frills approach that doesn’t suffocate you with information you’re not interested in. There’s also a great new drawing and animation app from Disney that you and your kids will love; a great new photography app that adds bokeh light effects to your photos; and updates to Google Earth and Yelp.
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Yelp update brings new look to iPhone, new features to iPad 0
July 27th at 2:46pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsYelp's app has remained a solid resource for finding places to eat on the fly but, until now, the user interface has been a bit bland. With version 6.0.0, business pages have been updated for the iPhone, featuring a new clean layout and a "pull to view" function that shoots you straight to the location's photos. iPhone users can also compliment and like Tips, while iPad owners gain the ability to edit business information, add photos, and rate and compliment reviews. Yelpy Insights support has also been...
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Yelp Updates iPhone, iPad and Web Apps, Revamps Business Pages and More 0
July 27th at 9:05am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsEven though Yelp is set to see an influx of new users when its service is embedded within Apple’s new iOS 6 mobile operating system, the company is still forging…
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Yelp 6.0 Update ‘Literally Filled To The Brim With Awesomeness’ 0
July 27th at 4:07am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsYelp just delivered the latest version of its iOS app to the App Store, and the company promises it’s “literally filled to the brim with awesomeness.” “We’re not joking — we had to get an intern to stand on the top of it just to get it zipped up and shipped to the App Store.” In addition to brand new business pages, Yelp 6.0 delivers support for Yelpy Insights, the ability to like and compliment tips, and lots more.
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Headed Out for Memorial Day? Pack These Apps 0
May 25th at 6:59pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsHeaded out for a Memorial Day weekend road trip? Before you hit the road, take a few minutes to check out the places you’ll be going. Really ch…
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This iPhone and Web App Helps You Find Stuff to Do 0
March 31st at 12:43pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe perennial problem of ‘finding stuff to do’ has been tackled before – whether it’s an app such as Yelp, or good old-fashioned magazines such as Time Out. So does…
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8 Free Apps for Planning Your Perfect Night Out 0
February 24th at 3:29pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe weekend is finally here, and you're ready for a great time with your friends. We've assembled a list of free mobile apps to help you plan your perfect night out on the...
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Yelp takes a swipe at Rick Perry 0
November 10th at 8:24pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIn its latest update for its mobile app, Yelp decided to take a swing at Presidential Candidate Rick Perry. Recently, during a debate, Rick Perry completely forgot what he was…
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Yelp Brings Local Deals To Mobile And Gives Groupon Now A Run For Its Money 0
June 29th at 12:48pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThe next phase of growth for local deals will be mobile. Groupon knows this, and so does Yelp, which today is rolling out Yelp Deals to its iPhone and Android apps. An update to its mobile apps that is getting pushed out today will add a new deals icon to the app. When you click on it you can see a list of nearby Yelp Deals for discounts at restaurants, spas, and other businesses. (These are in addition to Yelp Special Offers and Check-In Offers, which already appear on mobile). With Yelp Deals on m...
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Dining Out With Your iPhone for Valentine’s Day 0
February 8th at 4:00pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsIf you haven’t looked at your iCal recently, we’re less than a week away from Valentine’s Day and if you haven’t made your dining plans yet, time’s running out. Pull out your iPhone and let’s look at apps that will help you with your culinary plans.
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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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Yelp App Gets a Big Beautiful iPad Update 0
December 20th at 9:39pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe Yelp app just hit version 5.0, bringing a totally overhauled iPad experience along with it. Now you can find restaurants with a tasty visual search (warning: dangerous if hungry) or write restaurant reviews right on your iPad. Free.
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Yelp Brings Scrumptious Photos To The iPad 0
December 20th at 12:48pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsYelp, which has one of the most popular apps on the iPhone, today is finally available on the iPad (iTunes link). The iPad version is built for browsing, with a double-pane experience—lists and search results on the left, profiles, maps, and photos on the right. As you scroll down each listing, the larger window on the right fills with a more detailed drill-down. But what is really different about the iPad version is how it handles photos. For every local search, you can view results as a list, on a ...
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Yelp check-in deals are live 0
November 30th at 8:10am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe newest version of Yelp’s iPhone app is now live in the iTunes store as well as a new version of the Android app in the Android Market, and as Yelp…
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The Best iPhone Apps 5
October 30th at 3:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThere's an ocean of apps out there. Whether you just got your iPhone and are feeling adrift or you're a salty old dog seeing what you might've missed, here are the absolutely essential apps. Twitter: Twitter thankfully didn't make too many changes when they gobbled up the already-great Tweetie 2 from Atebits—same clean interface, same Tweet swiping, and the same it-feels-so-good pull to refresh mechanism. Free. Facebook: The new, panel-based interface takes a little getting used to, but once you're...
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CircleTie: Cairo's Answer to Location-based Services 0
September 5th at 6:18am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsUndeniably Cairo has lots of entertainment and outings to offer. With the dozens of new coffeehouses, restaurants, shops and malls opening, one can’t know all of them and know beforehand what their…
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HOW TO: Develop iPhone Apps With Staying Power 0
July 20th at 5:23pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsJosh Clark is a designer, developer, and author specializing in iPhone user experience. Josh's outfit, Global Moxie, helps creative companies build tapworthy iPhone apps...
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10 Essential iPhone Apps To Get You Through The Day 0
March 2nd at 6:01pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe Next Web selects 10 of the best iPhone apps to coax you out of your bed in the morning and guide you safely back into it at the end…
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Augmented Reality Yelp Will Murder All Other iPhone Restaurant Apps, My Health 0
August 27th at 8:21pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsiPhone 3GS users, try this: Go to the App Store, download Yelp, and shake your phone three times. What happens next should make anyone who eats smile, and anyone who makes review apps tremble: Yelp's got augmented reality. The secret feature, called Monocle, works a lot like the other AR apps we've seen so far for the iPhone and Android, except instead of overlaying subway stops or Netherlands real estate onto a live camera view, it hang up little icons for Yelp-reviewed establishments—including...