Apps

There’s no shortage of warranty and serial number tracking apps, but new kid on the block Serial+ offers an easy-to-use alternative for those wishing to manage both their hardware warranties and software serial numbers from their iPhone....

Austin-based incubator Jutera Labs is putting even more of its weight behind Perk, a rewards-centric mobile web browser that blocks out ads when used on tablets. Perk, which originally started out as a way to give consumers coupons, discounts or airline miles while browsing the web, is now blocking ads. While companies like AdBlock have built up strong web-based businesses with more than 200…

Oh boy, now you've done it. Not only are you supremely hungover from last night's rager, but your phone is nowhere to be found. Could you have left it at the bar, in a cab, in the gutter somewhere? Who knows! But don't panic, there's a host of apps that do. Here's how to find your phone when it goes missing....

Most people have heard of the Great Wall of China, but China also has a modern-day virtual wall, frequently referred to as the Great Firewall of China and officially known as the Golden Shield Project. The Chinese government uses the Great Firewall to censor the Internet: Facebook, Twitter, and other sites are blocked. For tourists or expatriates in China, having no access to Facebook or Twitter can be vexing, since they may normally rely on those social networks to keep in touch with the happenings...

After a brief appearance earlier this week, Google's official iOS support app for Google Glass has re-entered the App Store. MyGlass for iOS lets users set up their head-mounted computer, screencast their field of view, add new Glassware apps, manage contacts and get directions.

Just as we did last month, staffers got together to chat about the best apps they’ve been using recently. Here are some that have recently captured our imaginations (and perhaps a spot on our homescreens), whether they’re tiny apps from budding developers or the top-grossing apps that everyone is using. Our hope is that, while you might recognize some of these apps, others you might never have encountered. All of them, we think, are worth a look....

Apple's new iPhone 5S ad focuses on how the device can help you at work, but does this mean that the iPhone 6 delay is real?

This week's app highlights include a new look for StumbleUpon, an ephemeral messaging app from Microsoft and a revamped emoji keyboard for iOS 8.

A trio of popular apps -- Amazon Instant Video, Lyft and Seamless -- all gained native-resolution support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on Thursday, joining a number of others also updated this week. In addition, JetBlue airlines added Touch ID logins for TrueBlue members, while SwiftKey is providing users with a free, festive holiday keyboard theme.

Plenty of people have compared the Apple Watch to the classic Casio calculator watch; these guys went ahead and made the inevitable app. Meet GeekWatch — the app that turns your Apple Watch into an old-school calculator watch.

iOS 9 brings Safari filters that can block ads, trackers, video, popups, and more. Here's how to choose a content blocker and set it up.

Google will now let iOS users test a beta version of Chrome, as the company today quietly added support for the iPhone and iPad to its list of test platforms. Google's beta version of its mobile browser now comes with support for 3D Touch and a few other small tweaks, and the company will let you try it out using Apple's TestFlight developer tool. Apple acquired TestFlight, which lets app makers beta test apps without going through the App Store, through its purchase of a startup called Burstly last...

Mobile security firm Lookout has introduced today what may be one of the more practical applications for Apple Watch. Its new smartwatch app will help you to not lose your phone, by alerting you if you’re about to leave your phone behind, as well as help you locate a lost or stolen phone by pointing you to its last known location.The app can also be used to trigger a “scream…

The French government has launched a smartphone app that would alert users to possible terror attacks and provide them with information on how to stay safe. The French Interior Ministry announced the app on Wednesday ahead of the UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament, which kicks off on Friday outside Paris. Officials in France and other countries have warned that the tournament may be a target for terrorist attacks....

You know how it is. There are a bunch of apps out there that allow you to open and edit different types of files on your iOS device. Look, we get it. You just want to view the file, right? No need to edit or collaborate or whatever. Just, you know, look at it. Sadly, while iOS is fairly magical, it only has a few file types it can view natively. Which is where today’s tip comes in.

Like closets of clothes that go out of style, houses need updating too. But embarking on a home improvement project can entail anything from painting a wall to adding a...

Mobile analytics firm Mobilewalla has ranked the top apps across all four mobile platforms for 2011, using its own ranking system known at the “Mobilewalla Score.” Instead of looking at raw user ratings, this scoring system is an algorithm that analyzes a variety of factors in addition to ratings, including an app’s position within its own category, volume, social media sentiment and more.

So you’ve just (carefully) torn open the wrapping of a brand new iPad. You’ve hooked it up to iTunes for its initial sync, but now what? Which apps should you…

Google’s Chrome for iOS has been updated today to add the ability to share webpages out to Google+, Facebook and Twitter as well as email. This update follows a Google+…

There are many VNC apps for the iPhone, all ranging in price, features, and approach. Our favorite is Screens because it makes your desktop actually easy to use on a touch screen, offers a secure connection through SSH tunneling, and provides a setup-free option should you not want to mess around with your router. Platform: iPhonePrice: $20Download Page Screens is great because it's not only a very capable and useful VNC client, but also makes full use of multitouch. For example, you can remotely...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. 2Do: Tasks Done in Style (iTunes) Previously $6.99, now 99¢. 2Do: Tasks Done in Style for iOS is a simple, highly rated to-do list and task manager that syncs across multiple platforms and supports Siri when paired with iCloud. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Quick Snap (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now Free. Quick Snap for iOS allows you to take pictures on your device without having to find the app in the menu and waiting for it to load before you can shoot your picture. Just click on the icon and it will start taking pictures right away. Get it for Free. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS Android Windows

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Interview Questions Pro (iTunes) Previously 99¢, now Free. Interview Questions Pro for iOS is an app that strives to accomplish one thing: helping you to get hired at your dream job. Interview Questions Pro contains over 600 flashcards that covers nearly every type of interview question imaginable. From candidate questions to work history questions and so much more,...

A new mobile app helps the visually impaired count dollar bills with the help of a smart…