As has been discussed on numerous occasions, photo-based apps are seeing an unprecedented rise in popularity, thanks to the advancements of smartphone and tablet cameras as well as sharing mediums, notably Instagram. Although the influx of new apps means a lot more choice for us, it also unfortunately means developers, looking for a quick buck, are capitalizing on the current trend by releasing sub-par apps which promise much yet deliver precious little.
If there’s one thing that strikes everyone as attractive in Windows Phone, it’s the awesome Metro UI. It’s simple, clean and just very efficient in disseminating information. Metro UI has since then permeated just about every other major product from Microsoft, whether it is the Xbox 360, Office suite of productivity apps (look at Office 15!) or even its flagship Windows desktop operating system.
Although it's a wonderful thing to be able to carry a decent snapper at all times in the form of a smartphone, it has been argued that the mundane methods for editing them with a simple effect or a movable focus has sapped much of the creativity that goes with creating a well-edited image.
Instagram has its fair share of critics, and although I find myself checking the image-social networking platform on a daily basis, I do sympathize with their grievances somewhat. Still, although it's certainly important to recognize that an image of a cooked meal with a monochrome effect slapped on top of it does not equate to professional photography, it's key to remember Instagram is built for enjoyment, as opposed to professionalism.
Jailbreak tweaks and apps provide an easy (and usually safe) way to enhance your experience with an iOS device. There are two types of jailbreak apps: ones that add something on top of an included feature or others that bring all new features that improve user experience in a way never imagined before. The awesome tweak we’ll be talking in this post belongs to the former category. Check it out after the jump.
Weather is much like paying tax. You may not like it, but it's an unavoidable fact of life. As a cynical Briton used to torrential downpours and cold weather, maybe I'm just a little bitter, but nevertheless, like most people I like to keep track of what the elements have in store from one day to the next, even if it's an almost predictable, gloomy foregone conclusion.
Our smartphone devices ensure we're a productive as can be at all times, and although Apple packs a decent array of such apps natively on its iPhone, it's by no means a complete package. The stock offering of any device or ecosystem can always be improved upon with a little digging, and if you're constantly trying to log timings for certain events, Timesquare for iPhone might just be your perfect companion.
If you are the smart and sophisticated kind of person who carries around an iPhone or iPod touch with you, then it is immediately evident that you appreciate the finer side of technology. Regardless of the iOS/Android divide, users of Google's mobile operating system will have to concede that Apple's iOS devices are of premium quality.
Judging by the internet chit chat and all of the tweaks that are popping up in Cydia, it seems that Google have stumbled onto a winner with the release of Chrome for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Chrome for iOS is definitely an extremely polished app, and even out of the box, it is a worthy competition for Mobile Safari, but there are a few things that need enhancement.
Music makes the world go round. At least that’s what they tell us in the hope that we throw our hard earned cash at the latest album to hit the shelves. Regardless of whether you are the type of person who subscribes to the latest music trends or just tend to go with the musical flow, chances are high that your iOS device will be regularly used for pumping out those tracks.
