Do You Use Headphones With Your iPad- I was testing an app on my iPad mini the other day, and was thinking about the stereo speakers on the bottom of the device. They don’t get super loud (although that’s not really shocking), but it gets the job done for me, typically. As I thought about [...]
Facebook has updated its Messenger app (which allows iOS and Android users to chat with the site’s messenging service) with some interesting VOIP features. Users can now save and send voice messages between Facebook accounts, meaning that if you don’t want to bother typing a long message out, you can record it as a voice [...]
Around New Year’s Day, many of us desire to do something to make ourselves better. That means resolutions are written (that are usually broken within a few weeks) to eat better, drink less, and exercise more. The best app for tracking exercise and sharing it with friends, RunKeeper (free), has just been updated to version [...]
Well, it’s time for the year end best-of post, and this one is a pleasure to write. There is a real explosion of useful apps that can make our lives easier or more fun. Happily, since the apocalypse didn’t destroy us all on December 21, we’re all here to enjoy them. To get on my [...]
T-Mobile USA today announced that it has made significant enhancements to its 4G network in 14 areas, signaling continued efforts to support the iPhone on its fastest 4G networks. T-Mobile has announced that it will officially begin offering the iPhone sometime next year. Today, we’re announcing technology advancements in 14 new metro areas to close [...]
It’s hard buying gifts for people, and wads of cash, though expedient, can seem tacky. If you want to give something meaningful without losing your mind or blowing your whole budget on just one gift, it really takes some effort. And there’s really no guarantees you won’t lose your mind. Helping to preserve your sanity, [...]
This is cool. I’m a big fan of the Navigon family of apps, and also the Glympse location tracking app. Now they are together, and it seems a natural fit. The integration of location-sharing service Glympse allows you to easily share your location with friends and family, so they always know where you are. To [...]
Want to try great apps without hurting your wallet- We’ve selected 57 iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps that are now free. This apps gone free alert includes Aiko Island, Forever Lost: Episode 1, The 7th Guest: Infection, Friendle+ ~ Games for Friends and Family, Wimp: Who Stole My Pants-, Flower Board, Hyperlight, Join It, [...]
There are some times in life when making a phone call just takes too long. As pitiful as that might sound, once you tally up time spent dialing, waiting through ringing, saying hello, small talk, saying good-bye and voicemail introductions, you may be doubling, tripling or quadrupling the time it would take to simply relay [...]
Xmas Camera is a cute, free novelty iPhone app that allows you to adorn your photos of friends and family with holiday add-ons like beards, Christmas hats, and snow flakes. It’s nothing fancy, but I can see people having fun with this. Add a Santa Beard to your wife or girlfriend, or pop a red [...]
There is an abundance of apps in the App Store devoted to making collages of your photos, and Fuzel has always been one of my favorites. It was recently updated to version 2.0, making this great collage-making app even better. One of the big new features of Fuzel is the ability to create 5.25″x5.25″ postcards [...]
Shopping for gifts for friends and family for the Holidays is hard work because not only is it time consuming, but finding gifts that aren’t boring or lame is quite a challenge — and that’s where Sesame come’s in. Sesame by Sincerely Ink is a boutique gift shop in your pocket that has beautiful and [...]
This might be something nice to present those holiday photos to friends and family. Pixntell is a free Universal app from Focustrain that lets you take images from your Photoroll and create a slide show you can narrate. Here’s how it works. Open the app, choose the photos to use, arrange them in any order [...]
One of the best things about using an iPad is all the great apps that we can run on it. There are excellent apps for just about any purpose you can think of. Better still, there are lots of great free apps for the iPad. Our Best Free iPad App of the Week posts highlight [...]
One of the things that I have greatly appreciated about my iPhone is the fact that I still have held onto my unlimited data plan since I first signed up. It still rubs me the wrong way how much you have to pay for smartphone plans now days. I get the fact that cell phone [...]
Photo Stream gives you the ability to share pictures that you’ve taken on your iPhone or iPad with any friends and family that are also using iPhones and iPads. On the occasion that you want to share more than just a few photos, it’s also a lot more convenient than sending them via e-mail or [...]
Over, used by many to add typography to their photos, is now available in a free version that’ll let you add text to images and share the results with friends and family. The new Overgram app includes 10 fonts and the ability to manipulate the font before its applied to your photo. You can resize [...]
Apple has updated its Apple Store app [App Store] with support for Siri, and the ability to email Passbook enabled gift cards to friends via the app. However, despite being in the release notes, neither the gift card feature and Passbook support appear to be enabled yet. What’s New in Version 2.4 – Buy new [...]
Path is the growing social network founded by Shaun Fanning. The service’s popularity has grown as Apple’s iOS devices become more and more ubiquitous. Evidence of Path’s good fortune can be seen in the release a of a new, iPad-friendly universal version. Users can now update and browse Path from their iPhones and iPads. Path’s [...]
Everything you need to know about choosing the perfect iPad mini or iPad 4 color, capacity, carrier, and more! There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to buying a new iPad mini, iPad 4 or any tablet for that matter. Once you’ve decided you do indeed need a new tablet, you [...]
I love Notification Center, but there’s one thing that’s bugged me about it since its introduction in iOS 5 and that thing is even worse in iOS 6: Notification Center always shows your contacts’ birthdays no matter what. In iOS 5 this wasn’t too annoying, because most people probably didn’t have a birthday listed for [...]
A lot of us here at iMore along with friends and family members are having some issues with iMessage. Basically, we can’t send or receive any! Are you guys experiencing the same problems we are- If you seem to be having issues sending iMessages, you can turn it off from Settings for now so you [...]
Everything you need to know about choosing the perfect iPhone color, capacity, carrier, and more! There are a lot of decisions involved when it comes to buying a new iPhone, or any phone for that matter. Once you’ve decided you do indeed need a new phone, you still have to decide if the new phone [...]
Looking to fill up your iPhone or iPad with free apps- Great deals are constantly popping up in the App Store, and here are 72 iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps that are now free. This apps gone free alert includes Castle Master PLUS, Friendle+ ~ Games for Friends and Family, Hungry Shark, TinyLegends, Grabatron, [...]
AppFresh Daily features the best apps we’ve noticed that have been released in the last 24 hours. Thousands of apps get approved by Apple daily. Instead of having to dig through all the junk, come to AppFresh Daily, where we hand select what we think are the new potential gems that we’re considering for review [...]
The official Post-it® notes have made their way to iOS and they’re called Post-it® PopNotes. These are no ordinary notes however you can place them anywhere you want and share with friends with family. This is how sticky notes are meant to be on the iPhone! Being able to digitally stick them around places is [...]
AppAdvice has teamed up with Blinker Studios in order to offer you a chance to win one of 20 promo codes for Space Fart ($.99) for iPhone and iPod touch. You’ve traveled through arcade games on foot, with hooks, and with rocket packs strapped to your back, but have you ever thought of using flatulence- Well, now [...]
PCMag.com reports that Steve Jobs’ authorized biography, initially slated for a March 2012 release but recently bumped up to a November 21st debut, will be updated to include details on his resignation as Apple CEO yesterday. The changes will not result in a delay for the book’s release.Publisher Simon & Schuster said the highly anticipated [...]
Many people wonder how they could justify the purpose of an iPad, not only to themselves but also to others (I’m sure there’s been many-a-spouse that was upset by the half-grand their significant other dropped on an iPad). Many reviews focus on the technical aspects of Apple’s game-changing tablet, but very few discuss how someone [...]
Smug Movies (Free) by Earljon Hidalgo is a social app for movie lovers. You can easily post ratings and reviews of movies you have watched, to Facebook, and let your friends know what you think. When you first open the app you will be shown a list of movies that are currently playing in theaters. [...]
Listening to music via the iPad often means paying for it. Now, a new app lets you listen to the artists you love (and those you haven’t experienced yet) without spending one dime. And yes, it comes highly recommended. Now, you can get the app for free because we’ve got a few promos to give [...]
AT&T has confirmed to Engadget that, as of August 21, they’ll be removing all but the unlimited SMS/Text messaging plans: “We regularly evaluate our offers and are making some adjustments to our messaging lineup. Starting August 21, we’re streamlining our text messaging plans for new customers and will offer an unlimited plan for individuals for [...]
Listening to music via the iPad often means paying for it. Now, a new app lets you listen to the artists you love (and those you haven’t experienced yet) without spending one dime. And yes, it comes highly recommended. Created by AppTamdem, MusicTandem lets you create music channels using videos posted by YouTube, Last.fm, and [...]
Monster Coloring Book ( Monster Coloring Book ($2.99) by The Guys In The Booth is an adorable and imaginative coloring book that will delight children and adults alike. There are tons of fun monsters to color, patterns to add, and stickers to apply. Opening the app will allow you to choose one of six super [...]
If you’ve got far-flung friends and family, Jumvo may be just the ticket for staying in touch. The group messaging app, offered gratis in iTunes, is a handy way to contact lot of people via voice message with minimal effort. If you’re a fan of competitors GroupMe and Beluga, this may sound familiar. Jumvo says [...]
HeyTell is an iPhone app that allows users to send voice messages to each other without actually making a phone. It’s like texting, only voice. I have not had a chance to try this out yet, but it comes highly recommended by a TiPb reader. [Thanks Matt!] Details and screenshots after the break. [App Store [...]
Who else thinks that links are about as entertaining as a watching linoleum warp, paint dry, or grass grow- Couple that with the fact that I’m always hesitant to click a link, because most of the time I have no clue what trifling thing is waiting for me on the other side. Save your friends [...]
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