The great thing about owning iOS, OS X and Apple-powered gadgets in general is the seamless manner in which they tend to integrate with one another. AirPlay, in particular, makes it very easy for content to be beamed to separate Apple devices, but the major hitch for most folks is the proprietary nature of this connectivity. An intriguing new app, created by AirSquirrels - looks to bridge the gap between Apple products and those created by other companies by allowing an iOS devices screen to be streamed to Windows, OS X and - get this - Google's Android.
The Beats brand, which started out as a line of headphones dreamed up by hip-hop mogul Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and fellow producer / entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine, now spawns several product categories, and more recently, evolved into a music subscription service by the name of Beats Music. Now, the Beats Music app for iOS has just been bumped to version 2.0, offering native support for the iPad. Check it out after the fold.
Developers regularly drop the prices of their apps for limited, promotional periods, and while we tend to gratefully receive whatever discount we can get our paws on, it's always that bit sweeter when an app or game goes completely free. Today, we're going to run through a total of four great apps that can be snapped up for no cost whatsoever over at the App Store, and if your iOS device's home screen is looking a little scant, then we've got the antidote right after the break!
The productivity apps market is fiercely contested as far as mobile devices are concerned, and while it has taken a while for Microsoft to port its iconic Office suite over to Apple's iOS, there exists a sizeable batch of useful alternatives. Along with Apple's own iWork and the aforementioned Office from Microsoft, Google has now sought to get in on the act by releasing an official Google Docs app for the Cupertino's mobile platform and its very own Android OS, alongside a further 'Google Sheets' app for all of your spreadsheet needs. Details and download links can be found below.
The App Store has been inundated with photo and video-related apps over the past couple of years, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise given the significant advances that have been made with regards to smartphone camera tech. But it's a fair assessment to make that a large portion of said apps seem to wallow in the pool of mediocrity, and only every now and then do we catch a real gem. Snapseed was a prime example of an image editor with a truly professional edge, and now, the app widely regarded as the best in show for videographers has just gone free!
App Store pricing is often referred to as a race to the bottom, but that doesn't mean that every app has to be free. Some developers, usually the ones with quality apps, dare to charge a fair price for their wares, and that's the way it should be. That being said, there's no better way to get some attention for your paid-for app than to make it free for a limited time. Free downloads count towards an app's App Store chart ranking even when it moves back into the 'Paid' chart, which should in turn mean more sales. It's genius really, when you think about it.
Apple's iOS is commonly referred to as a "walled garden," a label used to described the subtle limitations attached to a closed source piece of software. But every now and then, we're reminded that Apple's mobile operating system isn't a completely fusty old stick-in-the-mud, and that actually, there are means of customizing the experience without having to resort to a jailbreak. AnyFont, an app that lets you install custom TrueType and OpenType fonts, is a prime example, and for $1.99 over at the App Store, is well worth checking out.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie is about to launch next month, and as anticipated, the accompanying title is now also available to download for both Android and iOS.
Earlier on this month, A3Tweaks finally took the wraps off Auxo 2, the second-coming of the revolutionary multitasking tweak. After a bunch of teasers, it has been well worth the wait, and in a swift update, Auxo 2 has just been bumped to version 1.1 with support for the larger display of the iPad.
When you think of Hitman, your immediate image is probably of a cold, besuited and inhumane character whose job it is to get rid of people for cold cash. That is, after all, the role of a hitman, and when you think back to previous Hitman titles, it's no wonder you have such a gruesome recollection. But with Hitman GO, a new mobile game released today for iOS, developer Square Enix has taken a decidedly alternative approach, essentially turning Hitman into a puzzling, intriguing board game.
