iOS

It’s no match for knocking back a few Diet Cokes in lieu of libations before getting behind the wheel, but if you can’t avoid having a beer or two before driving home, getting a read on your blood alcohol content is an absolute must. Alcohoot, a smartphone-powered breathalyzer, will help you gauge your BAC and Continue Reading →

In July, we reported that Apple was already at work on iOS 7.1 and that it would build in support for the upcoming iOS in the Car feature: “We also understand that Apple is already at work on a point update (perhaps iOS 7.1 or 7.2), and this new version will begin building in support Continue Reading →

Apple has just launched its annual 12 Days of Gifts campaign for 2013. In previous years, this campaign was available only in a few select countries, but not in the United States. For the first time Apple will now allow U.S. customers to participate in the giveaway. The 12 Days of Gifts app is available Continue Reading →

ToyTalk on Thursday unveiled “In the Movies,” a new sketch for its flagship iPad program, “The Winston Show.” The newest addition features two brand new shorts: “Winston Sly, Private Eye” and “Squabble Amongst the Stars.” “In the Movies” adds to ToyTalk’s conversation-driven entertainment for families. The two new shorts use the iPad’s video functionality to Continue Reading →

Well, we might have just found the grandaddy of all audiophile music apps, perfect for the most important music snob in your life: you. Of course, if you care about sound quality, you already have nice headphones. Canopener for iOS ($4), is about what happens right before the sound leaves your iPhone, but before it Continue Reading →

Sixty-nine percent of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the CDC. Weight-related problems are now the number one cause of death in the U.S. and the weight loss industry took in a reported $60 billion last year. Shelly Palmer, a tech reporter and author, was told by his doctor that if he didn’t lose Continue Reading →

Microsoft is releasing an update for its SkyDrive iOS app on Thursday that now includes automatic camera backup of photos and videos. The intent of this feature is not only to protect the memories on one’s phone, but also to better integrate the contents between desktop and mobile devices. The SkyDrive app has also been Continue Reading →

Apple released an iPad version of its Apple Store app on Wednesday, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The new app is separate from the iPhone version in order to take advantage of the tablet form factor. With the app, you’ll be able to shop for Apple products, schedule Genius Bar appointments and Continue Reading →

It’s been more than four months since Google launched its on-demand music streaming service, All Access, on the Web and as part of the native Google Play Music app for Android smartphones and tablets. Now, both Google Play Music and All Access are available for iOS devices too. The free version of the app allows Continue Reading →

iPad owners tired of waiting for Microsoft to launch a version of Office for the tablet now have yet another option. Released Thursday, HopTo is a free iPad app that lets you view, edit, and create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, and view PowerPoint presentations. The ability to edit a PowerPoint file is slated for Continue Reading →