All posts tagged apps

App Review: TimePlay for iPhone

by Marc Angeli on 07/30/2012 in Android, App Reviews, iOS with 1 Comment

Ahh, the movies! While people seem to be going to them less, they are still an experience like no other. But theaters are hurting and need your patronage. One way to get you into the theaters are the previews for movies that look so good you have to see them in the theater. Like most of us, I am not a fan of movie previews though. Even good ones are a part of a huge set that are so lengthy you tend to forget what movie you came to see. TimePlay is one theater chain’s way of getting you to be there for those previews by using fun to get you there early. Continue reading →

App Review: Scramble With Friends for iOS

by Marc Angeli on 03/26/2012 in App Reviews, iOS with No comments

Looking for a game that’s so quick the boss won’t even register the lack of activity from you? Then look no further. With less than two minutes per turn, I bring you Scramble With Friends. Yes, once again our friends at Zynga have come up with an addictive game similar to Boggle that promises not to waste to much of your time, well… not large chunks at least. Continue reading →

App Review: Key Ring for Android

by Eric Wilborn on 03/23/2012 in Android, App Reviews with 1 Comment

A while back I was having a major issue: Fat Wallet Syndrome. It seemed to be associated with Heavy Front Pocket Syndrome as well. Before you start coming to me with your hands out though, let me assure you it wasn’t a bunch of cash in my wallet nor change in my pockets. The extra bulk was coming from full-size membership cards creating a nest in my back pocket and the miniature versions bogging down my keychain in my front pocket. Quoth the Eric, “Nevermore,” though… I found a solution. Continue reading →

The Best iPhone Apps of 2011

by Tony Hue on 12/20/2011 in App Reviews, iOS, iPhone with 1 Comment

2011 was another great year for iPhone apps. With over 600,000 apps now in the App Store and the Android Market closing in fast at half a million, mobile applications will continue to drive our generation of innovative and disruptive technologies. A number of trends highlighted this year. For instance, tablet devices like the iPad are becoming more mainstream in households. Continue reading →

App Review: MeetMoi for Android [Ad]

by Patrick Bisch on 09/18/2011 in Advertisements, Android, App Reviews with No comments

If you’re looking for your sleeping beauty or prince charming and traditional online methods like OkCupid or eHarmony just aren’t working, you might be surprised to find your answer lies right inside the Android Market. MeetMoi is a location aware matchmaking app for Android phones. It uses your phone’s GPS location and your preferences (gender, body type, height, etc.) to find a potential match just for you. Continue reading →

5 Fascinating Facts About Apple Products

by Patrick Bisch on 09/08/2011 in Apple, iOS, Tech with 1 Comment

We all know that Apple spends an excessive amount of time designing, testing, and producing their products. I mean, how else could a company retain more cash than the U.S. government? For those that are counting, that’s $76 billion in Apple’s pocket. It’s been said that the team creates 10 different prototypes of any new feature and extensively tests each until one proves itself worthy of joining the famous Apple product line. Every aspect of every detail, be it minute or large, is thoroughly processed through the minds of the experts behind Apple Inc. So we’ve gathered 5 of our favorite facts relating to Apple’s comprehensive design process. Some you may know and some you don’t. Continue reading →

App Review: Jason Calhoun Apps + Giveaway

by Eric Wilborn on 08/02/2011 in Android, App Reviews with No comments

I had a chance to enter a contest a few months back, so, per usual, I entered. As has been happening somewhat frequently lately, I won! I had earned a free Android application of my choice by Jason Calhoun, and through a generous Twitter-related offer in the award email, I obtained a second application as well. I zipped over to Jason’s site to finalize my selection. I knew I had to have System Info Widget, as I enjoy knowing the intricate details of all of my technology. The other choice ended up being My Schedule for its obvious potential. Continue reading →

App Review: the collection for iPad [Ad]

by Patrick Bisch on 06/23/2011 in Advertisements, App Reviews, App Store, iOS, iPad with No comments

With different media technologies becoming more and more sophisticated, people now have the opportunity to get their news when they want it, where they want it, and how they want it whether it’s from a TV, radio, mobile phone or tablet computer. World events are constantly happening, making headlines, and being published as you read this article. Although this information is easily accessible during this age of the Internet, it can be frustrating at times not having a solid, easy-to-read, and interactive tool to learn more about these events. the collection is an iPad app that attempts to solve this problem by offering high quality images, sounds, videos, and interactive animations within their monthly magazine issues that explore globally relevant topics. Continue reading →