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Sep 17, 2015, 12:31 PM

App of the Week: InboxVudu cuts through inbox clutter to find all the emails that need your attention

The death of email is a common trope of technology reporting for time immemorial. With options like Google Chat, Slack,… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 2:46 PM

App of the Week: Outrun ghosts and a glitch in this endlessly scrolling Pac-Man update

Those of you who were really great at Pac-Man may know of the level 256 glitch. Due to limitations in… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 6:14 PM

App of the Week: LinkedIn Lookup makes finding your co-workers easy, even if you’re not connected

If you’re part of a large company, finding all your coworkers online can be tough. Sure, you could turn to… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 5:12 PM

App of the Week: Digit saves what you can afford, automatically, via text message

This week’s App of the Week isn’t just for smartphone owners. If you can text, you can use Digit to intelligently… Read More

Aug 19, 2015, 2:31 PM

App of the Week: Microsoft Translator brings the world’s languages to your wrist

The benefit of a smartwatch is that you can keep your phone in your pocket when you’re out and about. With… Read More

Aug 11, 2015, 1:35 PM

App of the Week: Handpick finds recipes for the ingredients in your fridge

Do you find yourself opening the fridge after a long day and wondering what you could possibly concoct for dinner?… Read More

Jul 23, 2015, 5:56 PM

App of the Week: Evernote Food helps you remember the meals that made an impression

Do you love taking pictures of your food? Do you peruse food photography sites at work, scheming about the delectable culinary treat you’ll cook… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 2:44 PM

App of the Week: Back up your keys digitally with the ‘KeyMe’ locksmithing app

I back up my computer with Time Machine and Backblaze. I back up physical paperwork with Evernote. And now, I back… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 7:00 PM

App of the Week: TypeSnippets keyboard for iOS stores your favorite phrases for easy access

The biggest boost to typing speed for iOS users has been the introduction of custom keyboards. Swype allows you to… Read More

Jul 3, 2015, 11:22 AM

App of the Week: Dark Sky now crowdsources weather data using iPhone 6 sensors

Sometimes, all you need is a few minutes warning before it starts raining. Maybe you just need to run out… Read More

Jun 18, 2015, 3:00 PM

App of the Week: Trover takes travel photo-sharing to a new level

To kick off my summer vacation, I spent three weeks traveling around Thailand with a close childhood friend of mine.… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 2:29 PM

App of the Week: Fenix is a beautifully designed Twitter app for Android

Finding a Twitter app on Android is not difficult. Searching “Twitter” on the Google Play Store will inundate you with hundreds of… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 6:00 PM

App of the Week: Alto’s Adventure is a fun, addictive snowboarding sidescroller

There wasn’t much snow in the mountains this winter, but this easy-to-play game might give you a taste of the… Read More

Jun 4, 2015, 4:30 PM

App of the Week: CanIStream.It helps you find movies and shows across multiple services

Searching through all the streaming services you use (and pay for) can be a real hassle. You might remember that… Read More

May 27, 2015, 3:00 PM

App of the Week: RealTimes reminds us that slideshows can be cool

If you’re anything like me, you took a ton of pictures this weekend. I took a few long hikes along… Read More

May 18, 2015, 3:44 PM

App of the Week: This space adventure game is great for iPhone and iPad, perfect on Apple Watch

One of the most active messaging conversations I’m having right now is with a high school student named Taylor who’s currently… Read More

May 1, 2015, 4:25 PM

App of the Week: How to get the most out of MLB ‘At Bat’ — for free

One of the best sports apps on the market is MLB.com “At Bat.” It’s a must-have app for any baseball fan.… Read More

Apr 26, 2015, 6:53 PM

App of the Week: The Hunt solves fashion mysteries with crowdsourcing

There is a certain singular frustration that arises from seeing a killer outfit and not knowing how to get it.… Read More

Apr 19, 2015, 1:00 PM

App of the Week: Disposable Camera for iPhone is a fun throwback for photo fans

There are more than enough photo apps for smartphones. Between Instagram, Snapchat and countless others, it’s easy for anyone to snap a… Read More

Apr 14, 2015, 11:44 AM

App of the Week: Office Lens turns your phone into an ultra-productive scanner

We may be living in the 21st century, but we haven’t been able to shake the clutches of paper and… Read More

Apr 4, 2015, 2:30 PM

App of the Week: Swifty teaches iOS programming fundamentals on the go

Swift, Apple’s new language for programming Mac and iOS apps, launched with a good deal of fanfare last year. Apple… Read More

Mar 29, 2015, 9:07 AM

App of the Week: Layout from Instagram makes collages a snap

The weekend is here, a chance for people to spend time out with their friends and families taking photos on their… Read More

Mar 21, 2015, 11:30 AM

App of the Week: Gas Guru helps you fill up for less, newly redesigned on iOS

It’s the first week of Spring, and that means road trip season is right around the corner. Getting on the road… Read More

Mar 13, 2015, 2:42 PM

App of the Week: Pillow promotes sleep accountability

Most of us need to get more sleep, but it’s easy to lure yourself into a false sense of how… Read More

Mar 7, 2015, 8:09 PM

App of the Week: Meerkat streams life from your phone, live via Twitter

If you’re on Twitter, you’ve probably seen a Meerkat link crop up in your feed. It’s the latest craze —… Read More

Mar 1, 2015, 6:41 AM

App of the Week: Bond helps you stay in touch with friends and family

Even with all the communication tools at our disposal, it can be hard to remember to stay in touch with… Read More

Feb 21, 2015, 11:30 AM

App of the Week: Do Camera sends your photos anywhere with a tap

Sharing a quick picture on social media can be a pain when you’re out and about. If I wanted to… Read More

Feb 14, 2015, 2:00 PM

App of the Week: Hopper gives you the jump on cheap airfare

Now that the holiday season is sliding into the rear-view mirror, it’s time to start thinking about spring and summer… Read More

Feb 8, 2015, 5:12 AM

App of the Week: Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android offers professional-grade email on the go

Microsoft Outlook is the standard desktop email client for many computer users, but until recently, the Redmond company didn’t have… Read More

Feb 4, 2015, 4:30 PM

App of the Week: Acorns invests the spare change from your everyday purchases

Investing in the stock market can be a daunting proposition: everyone knows you need a diversified portfolio, but how do… Read More