[iPhone] Buycott helps you spend money on products from socially responsible companies

Tucker — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:53:16 +0000

One of the most interesting books I read last year was “The New Rules of Green Marketing” by Jacquelyn Ottman. As a kid who grew up watching “Captain Planet” and had one parent working in the environmental/wildlife sector, I’ve always been a bit “green.” What I really enjoyed about this [...]

Apple’s latest commercial really pulls at the heartstrings [Video]

Enrique — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:47:30 +0000

Apple’s latest ad campaign continues with the newly released “Music Every Day” commercial. After the extremely relatable (and touching) commercial that highlighted how popular the iPhone is for taking pictures, this one is all about it being one of the most popular music players in the world.

It also seems [...]

[iPhone] Amazing Breaker is an addictive, semi-unique puzzle game

Tucker — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:50 +0000

There’s only one app that I’ve had on my iPhone since Day 1, and have never uninstalled or re-downloaded. That app is the addictive puzzle game Amazing Breaker. My only beef with this game is that it takes forever for new level packs to come out. Finally, Level Pack [...]

Microsoft makes fun of iPad using Siri’s voice in latest Windows 8 ad [Video]

Enrique — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:12 +0000

Now this is interesting. For Microsoft’s newest Windows 8 commercial, the company decided that they would use one of Apple’s own features against them — Siri.

The ad shows Siri highlighting all the different things that the iPad can’t do, and Microsoft’s Surface tablet can. Multitasking is of course one [...]

[iPhone] Research prices and reviews before you buy with Decide Shopping & Price Predictor

Tucker — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:42 +0000

I’m a bargain hunter. I fully believe that paying full price is for suckers. I shop clearance and overstock sales, and generally find some amazing bargains. One of our recent acquisitions was a new H/K receiver that retails for about $500: we scored it for $175 thanks to careful shopping. [...]

How to read or view non-English text or font on Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and Symbian [Guide]

Mukhi — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:57 +0000

Reading non-English text or fonts or scripts is relatively easy on traditional computers, thanks to Unicode and other protocols. However, doing the same on a mobile device such as a mobile phone or a tablet can be a pain since, more often than not, bizarre rendering of complex non-English fonts [...]

[iPhone] Find local restaurants, gas stations, banks, and more with NearMe

Tucker — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:09 +0000

I’ve been thinking about moving lately: some interesting job listings and offers from friends have come across my desk lately, and it might be kind of fun. One thing I wouldn’t relish, however, would be having to find new restaurants, hang-outs, and amenities in a new city. I mean, that [...]

[iPhone] Is Moldiv yet another photo collage editor app or something unique?

Tucker — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:17:07 +0000

The App Store is jam-packed with “copycat” apps. In certain “genres,” there are tons of options that are all quite similar, without much to distinguish between the options. One genre of app that seems to be crazy popular right now are photo collage apps, by which I mean apps that [...]

[iPhone] bSafe provides a “panic button” that notifies friends and family when you are in danger

Tucker — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:19 +0000

My family comes from Wisconsin, so naturally I have a Green Bay Packers “Cheesehead” hat in my collection. In college, when I had to walk across campus late at night, I’d sometimes wear my cheesehead hat, joking that it was my “security” device. I’d joked with my friends that no [...]

[iPhone] Get a better understanding of food labels and allergy triggers with the Gluten Free app

Tucker — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:13:02 +0000

If you’re anything like me, you have at least a couple of friends in your social circle who are doing the whole “gluten free” thing. Some people do it for health reasons, while others are just trying to cut back on food ingredients that could cause bloating or weight gain. [...]

[Windows] ZeZebra is a great way to share files between Windows, Mac, Android, and/or iOS

Briley Kenney — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:33:40 +0000

Desktop to mobile file transfer clients are a dime a dozen. We’ve covered quite a few here at dotTech, such as AirDrop and qrSend. ZeZebra is another program that allows you to share large files from Windows or Mac to Android or iOS devices. Let’s see if it is worth [...]

[iPhone] Get restaurant recommendations, directions, and reviews with MyPref

Tucker — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:09 +0000

There’s one question most people ask themselves (or their significant others) every day: “What should we do for dinner?” For such a simple question, the answer can be really elusive…especially if you’re not having any particular food cravings. Thankfully, there are tons of iPhone apps out there that can help [...]

[iPhone] Is Localmind really “the future of local crowdsourcing”?

Tucker — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:34:02 +0000

Crowdsourcing really is amazing. Whether you need recommendations for dinner, funding for an artistic project, or ideas on how to improve your company, harnessing the “power of the people” is a great way to make your life better. So when I stumbled across an iOS app that was called “the [...]

[iPhone] Floris is a gorgeous puzzle game

Tucker — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:31:52 +0000

When it comes to puzzle games, Tetris still reigns supreme. It’s a classic that will never go out of style…which explains why so many iOS puzzlers are just variations on the Tetris theme. But let’s be honest: most of those Tetris clones are abysmal. And even the good Tetris games [...]

[iPhone] Survive the zombie apocalypse in Into the Dead, an addictive platformer game

Tucker — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:47:51 +0000

Is there anything finer than a zombie game? From The Walking Dead to Zombies, Run!, there are tons of amazing iOS titles that revolve around avoiding the undead. And yet, despite my love of zombie-centric games, it took me a long time to come around to Into the Dead. [...]

BlackBerry announces BBM is coming to iOS and Android by the end of this summer

Enrique — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:44:32 +0000

During the company’s BlackBerry Live 2013 conference yesterday, BlackBerry announced something that’s been rumored for over a year now — BlackBerry Messenger is going multi-platform.

The service has always been one of the selling points of having a BlackBerry device, and now it’s coming to both iOS and Android through [...]

iPhone 5S might have sapphire capacitive home button to accommodate a fingerprint sensor [Rumor]

Enrique — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:54 +0000

A new rumor is claiming that Apple’s next iPhone will ditch the traditional home button in favor of a “capacitive home button.” It would make sense since the home button is known to be the cause of many problems for iPhone owners, but the decision is reportedly being made to [...]

[iPhone] Floop provides an interesting blend of real-time graphs and social polling

Tucker — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:35:48 +0000

Nobody likes to be interrupted in the middle of dinner by a telephone call from a pollster. And yet, as a country, we’re totally obsessed with polls as a way to measure interest or affection towards a certain subject or personality. Obviously, our polling obsession reaches a fever pitch during [...]

[iPhone] Use Invoice ASAP to quickly send payment requests, estimates, and more

Tucker — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:24:54 +0000

As much fun as freelancing can be, one thing that no freelancer likes is the invoicing process. Whether you’re an independent contractor or a small business owner, submitting invoices is tedious, time-consuming, and just plain annoying! It’s often difficult to submit your invoices while you are on the go, which [...]

[iPhone] Knotch is a social networking app for the opinionated and the passionate

Tucker — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:28:55 +0000

Back in high school, everyone was crazy about Hot or Not? Back in the day, Hot or Not? wasn’t the quasi matchmaking service that is today, but rather just a site to rate the photos of random strangers. At our core, I think people love to share opinions and pass [...]

ScoreCleaner app will listen to melodies and convert them to notation

Briley Kenney — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:11:18 +0000

What if you could turn those lovely melodies you hum in the shower into real sheet music? Even better, what if you turn them into sheet music instantly, like some kind of magician?

Researchers at the KTH Institute of Technology in Sweden have developed a unique smartphone application called ScoreCleaner [...]

[iPhone] Check out Comic Chameleon, a brand new reader for your webcomics

Tucker — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:14 +0000

One of my all-time favorite webcomics is Questionable Content, written and drawn by the massively talented Jeph Jacques. In a recent news post on his site, Jacques revealed that his comics were officially available for iOS fans to read through a new iOS app called Comic Chameleon. Being a [...]

[iPhone] TripColor automatically turns your travel photos into a gorgeous, interactive portfolio

Tucker — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:49 +0000

As much as I do enjoy taking pictures when I’m on vacation, I almost never get around to putting them in an album, or even organizing them in any way. Thankfully, there are some helpful tools that can automate the process of organizing your photos. Apps like Flayvr go a [...]

[iPhone] Scout GPS offers alternative maps for users frustrated by Apple and Google Maps

Tucker — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:43:29 +0000

Apple fans recall the frustration and hilarity that ensued during the infamous Apple Maps debacle. Months later, there are still plenty of Apple Maps users who aren’t happy with the app’s performance. I had a really bad Apple Maps experience over the weekend: we were trying to get to a [...]

Samsung releases new iPhone-bashing ad, shows it hasn’t lost its marketing touch [Video]

Enrique — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:54:11 +0000

A new Galaxy phone is out, so you know what that means… that’s right! The return of Samsung’s iPhone-bashing commercials.

This latest ad takes place in a graduation pool party where all the adults have “outdated” iPhones and all the hip kids have brand new Galaxy S4′s. All the new [...]

[iPhone] Morning Worm is an alarm clock that forces you to wake up… by making you solve a puzzle to close the alarm

Tucker — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:44:38 +0000

I am not now, nor will I ever be, a morning person. As much as I want to be the kind of person who wakes up with that “carpe diem” feeling. My brain is just wired to stay up late, and I’m usually far more productive and creative at 9 [...]

[iPhone] Clone, augment, and ghost yourself with Split Pic, a photo manipulation app

Tucker — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:05:23 +0000

If you can’t help but laugh when you see pictures of tourists taking pictures where they appear to be holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then you probably like trick photography. If you want an app that will let you clone or augment your subject, you should check out [...]

[iPhone] Create sharable photo collages with Pic Stitch

Tucker — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:44:58 +0000

Sometimes, one image just isn’t enough to capture your favorite moments in time. Whether you want to capture a stunning vista from your favorite vacation spot, or need to get a couple of different angles of the guests around the table at your birthday dinner, a photo collage is often [...]

[iPhone] Days is a visual photo and GIF diary that lets you share your favorite memories

Tucker — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:43:25 +0000

Almost as soon as it was invented, photography was used to commemorate important people, places, and events. Whether you prefer physical photo albums or flicking through the pages of a digital album, we love photography. Now, a new app promises something quite cool: a “visual diary” that builds animated gifs [...]

Apple starts countdown to 50 billion downloads on the App Store with a contest to win $10,000 gift card

Enrique — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:07:59 +0000

Apple’s App Store is about to hit another significant milestone — 50 billion downloads, which is a lot even if it includes a ton of free apps being downloaded. To celebrate the occasion, the company is a contest where one lucky winner who downloads the fifty billionth app will win [...]

[iPhone] Calendo Event Discovery makes personalized recommendations about stuff to do in your area

Tucker — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:24 +0000

Summer vacation is right around the corner, and that means households all across America will soon be resounding with that all-to-familiar refrain, “I’m bored!” Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly activity to do with your kids, or looking for a great event to attend in the evening, Calendo Event Discovery[...]

[Android] Use your device as a wireless gamepad for your laptop or desktop with WanderPlayer [iOS]

Briley Kenney — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:13:41 +0000

Do you hate playing games on a laptop or netbook with a touchpad? Do you ever feel like there may be a better way to game? WanderPlayer for Android is an application that allows you to connect your Android to your PC as an extended game controller.[...]

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[iPhone] Addictive and pixel-tastic Random Heroes is a fun iOS platformer

Tucker — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:05:25 +0000

Gamers of a certain age will always have a soft spot for bad graphics. As much as I might love games with silky smooth graphics and amazing frame rates, I’m always gonna crack a grin when I’m playing a game that’s built on pixels. Half the reason I enjoy web [...]

Siri vs Google Now [Comic]

Ashraf — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:48:33 +0000

Google Now has landed on iOS. Let's see how it performs compared to Siri, shall we?

[iPhone] Easily identify and unfollow people who unfollowed you, people who have never followed you, and inactive users with ‘unfollow for Twitter’

Tucker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:20:11 +0000

I don’t know what it is about warm spring days that makes people want to clean house, but spring cleaning is a very real and very powerful impulse. And in our digital age, spring cleaning isn’t just something you do to your house: it’s something you do to your devices, [...]

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