You've probably known a productivity nut like me. Feeling disorganized, we invest all our time and energy into finding the perfect system, or the best to-do app, investing hours in becoming more productive. It's not a very sensible use of time, but there's positive side: I've already done it, so you … [Read more...]
Meditation and smartphones don't immediately seem like the best fit. When your phone is normally a source of great distraction, it isn't an obvious choice for a tool to help you calm your thoughts and your body. But most of us need a little help to tune out the hustle and bustle of daily life, and … [Read more...]
If you've come here looking for the best compass app for iPhone, you probably already know the built-in compass app isn't all that great. It will most certainly tell you which direction you're facing and it can switch between true north and magnetic north, but you're not going to get much else out … [Read more...]
If you've gone looking for the best weather app for iPhone, you probably already know that the options are nearly endless. They all pull from the same selection of features (there are only so many things an app can say about the weather, after all), but most seem to have one dealbreaking missing … [Read more...]
If you need a GPS app for driving, there are options that range all across the price scale, and many of them are more than adequate. But if you want a serious GPS app, the best GPS app for iPhone, you're looking at two options: NAVIGON and TomTom. A strong argument could be made for either, and … [Read more...]
The App Store is crowded. There are hundreds of apps for every purpose under the sun. Want to cut through the clutter? On a regular basis, we pick a category and answer the question "What app would you buy if you could only buy one?" Today, we give you our advice on the best camera app for … [Read more...]
Now that spring has finally arrived, it's time to turn our thoughts to the seasons ahead. Will you be gazing at a flower garden or harvesting crops this year? If so, it's time to get started. Of course, even this most wholesome of outdoor activities can be dressed up with a little technology. … [Read more...]
Whether it's a guilty pleasure or a genuine joy, many of us will be settling down on the sofa this Sunday to celebrate the victories and curse the losses of our favorite films. Though The Artist seems like it might just have the big award sewn up, there's still plenty of room for surprises. If … [Read more...]
Have someone to spend Valentine's Day with and no plans to speak of? Don't fret: you can still put together a fantastic evening out or at home with little money or advanced preparation. Just pull out your iPad, grab a few apps and roll up your sleeves: we've got some work to do. … [Read more...]
So you've unwrapped your brand new iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and you've set it up for the first time. Congratulations! You've got a powerful device to work and play with. But what do you with it now? Hopefully you have the basics of phoning, emailing and sending text messages under control. If … [Read more...]
