How the iTunes App Store approval process works is still a complete mystery to those on the outside. Seemingly innocuous apps get rejected all the time, while a game like Word of the Rings with an icon that pays tribute to the infamous Goatse image have no problem passing muster. Read More >>
Featured comment by Bhenn:
"I'm not sure what this article is trying to say? It's not as if the actual image is used in the app. A lot of people find guns offensive, do we ban ap..." More »
As long as the contacts listed in your iPhone include their full address, the Pocket Doorbell app will use your location data to automatically call or text them when you get to their place. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jon D:
"I usually call to make sure the right person comes to the door. My girlfriend is in a house share, my mate I visit most has one doorbell for his flat ..." More »
Companies make a lot of claims about their products to help sell them, but this new app from a Japanese ad agency goes to the extreme, promising wealth, travel, love, and even the ability to fly, at least while you sleep. Read More >>
Featured comment by Kyfka:
"http://laurenandmaxlikefood.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/we-need-to-go-deeper.jpg
Found a picture of the App's maker...." More »
The limitations of typing on a touchscreen hinder how effective tablets can be as productivity tools. There is hope, though, at least for iPad users. This TypeWay keyboard supposedly makes things easier, by adapting the key layout for each user. Read More >>
Before you get too excited, you can't actually turn your iPad or iPhone's "slide to unlock" feature into a twisting race course. What you see here is actually an interactive ad created by Audi for the iPad, promoting their magazine. Read More >>
Thanks to a new app that uses the same approach as submarines for measuring distance, you can now add 'semi-reliable tape measure' to the list of things your iOS devices can do. Read More >>
Featured comment by TrustyDuckling:
"This raises two questions:
Firstly, instead of setting temperature, which will almost always be an unknown, why can't you configure it using a know..." More »
Like an older sibling who spoils the surprise ending of a movie, the FCC has revealed photos and details of Belkin's upcoming wireless camera remote for the iPhone. Except that in this case, the surprise is no Keyser Söze. Read More >>
A supposed fix to the iPhone 4S' battery life issues is on the way from Apple, but until the update is officially released to the public, Philips has stepped up to the plate with a useful app that will help you maximise the battery life on any iOS device. Read More >>
Featured comment by dorito:
"The few reviews seem favourable.
I can't believe it's nearly 30MB in size though - for what it does (just calculations really)." More »