Google Search version 2.0 is now available in the App Store. The "complete" redesign is much better suited to mobile browsing than its predecessor. According to Google, the app got a big speed boost, but what will likely make people staring down at a 3.5-inch iPhone screen happiest is full-screen image search. No more squinting! The app also makes getting to your desired information easier with swipe navigation and a built-in text finder. [iTunes via 9to5Mac] Read More >
We're giving you the forecast, a diet tool, a fun photo app, and so much more in this week's best iPhone apps. You'll also be managing all your tasks better and feasting your eyes on all kinds of delicious food. Read More >
There certainly is no shortage on photography apps lately. The lion's share of them are Instagram clones, allowing you to alter your pics with sepia-toned and vintage-style filters. FreezePaint, however, offers something completely different with an app that lets you capture and duplicate different parts of your image. Read More >
Manage your money, learn new languages, and wind down with an endless supply of videos with this week's best iPhone apps. You'll also be snapping pictures and waking up in a better mood. Read More >
Ok, so packing two cameras onto a single phone to snap 3D pictures was kind of a bad idea. But what if you could just double the phone-count and do the same? The new SynchroCam app does just that. Read More >
Featured comment by irononreverse:
"So you need a wifi connection to make this work?
Why can't apple allow bluetooth to do what it does best and send data?
That ridiculous Bump ap..." More »
Waking up to a buzzing alarm clock is sometimes the worst thing ever. It's a gorgeous day, the sun is shining, you're happy it's a new day, but the incessant, grating buzz kills your good vibes. But the Uniqlo Wake Up app for iPhone will get you started on the right path. Read More >
Featured comment by coastwalker:
"I'll look at the weather on the way to the car thank you. I'm spending the rest of the day in a concrete box accumulating money to pay off my mortgage..." More »
Poloroid is the godfather of the photo-altering apps like Instagram that currently permeate the iOS App Store. By releasing Polamatic, the original instant photo company is reversing the process. Read More >
Get ready for the beach by staying healthy with this week's best iPhone apps. You'll also have a new camera app to document your weekend festivities and keep up with the latest news thanks to an automatically-delivered smartphone newspaper. Read More >
News Corp's tablet-only publication The Daily isn't exclusive to tablets anymore. The app, which first debuted on the iPad last February, is now available for download on the iPhone. Read More >
iPhones. iPads. Android. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favourites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! Read More >
There’s nothing worse than finally stepping out of work, hurrying to the train station, only to find that your train route is totally screwed and you’re going to be stuck there for hours. How about a free app to give you the heads-up so you can (hopefully) avoid that crap and get home? Read More >
Featured comment by emmanuel.makris:
"Actually, the timetable API is supposed to be provided for free to whoever wants to develop innovative tools for the "public good". The ORR investiga..." More »
One of the best parts about the iPhone is that it gives anyone the ability to crank out decent home video without needing a separate camcorder. And there are tonnes of apps that make the experience even better. The latest? SloPro, which lets you make beautiful slow-motion iPhone videos at 60 frames per second. Read More >
Featured comment by magicguppy:
"Tried the demo and immediately bought the paid version, though in the absence of a fart to light, I'm at a loss for what to film..." More »
You might think app design is app design, whether the software is being developed for iOS or Android. But, in fact, creating highly polished, elegant-looking apps is simply easier to do when developing for iOS. That's the prevailing conventional wisdom among developers who code for both platforms. Read More >
For some, the novelty of Instagram might eventually wear off. There are only so many ways to improve your mostly mediocre pictures. But Pick builds on the idea of altering your photos with filters and adds some extra features with an awesome twist. Read More >
Featured comment by britishchris:
"And if you can't be arsed with signing up/into another social networking site then if you download "Line Camera" by Naver you basically get all the ca..." More »