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Apps Assemble! The Best Avengers-Themed iPhone & iPad Accessories & Apps

May 4, 2012

On May 4th, some of the world’s biggest superhero franchises will combine on the big screen for what might be the summer’s most massive movie experience: The Avengers. Delivered by Marvel Comics, Walt Disney Studios, and writer/director (and comic book geek-hero) Joss Whedon, The Avengers will see the establishment of the superhero fighting force to be reckoned with, including Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Widow, all kicking butt on screen together. To get in the mood, check out this list of awesome Avengers-themed iPhone & iPad accessories and apps that pack a super-powered punch. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

Caped Computer: The Best Batman iPad Accessories

May 2, 2012

A recently revealed preview image from this summer’s upcoming mega-ultra-blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises showed us something we probably could’ve guessed: even Batman loves his iPad. When it comes to highly coveted iPad accessories, we’ve gone ahead and put “Batcycle” right at the top of our list. If, however, custom military-grade combat vehicles are a bit out of your price range, there’s no need to turn to a life of crime. We’ve rounded up some more affordable Batman-themed iPhone and iPad accessories & apps for the Bruce Wayne in all of us. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

High Praise: Our Favorite Cloud Storage Apps

April 30, 2012

While it might not affect iOS users at the moment, the introduction of Google’s cloud storage service “Google Drive” (to virtually every other platform except iPad and iPhone, which are listed as “coming soon”) has driven home the concept of off-site file storage and backup with incredible force. There are no less than a dozen services available that will host your files on their remote servers, usually offering a couple gigs for free and additional space for a nominal fee. And while it should warm our hearts to know that competition is driving the cloud storage market into a frenzy of one-upmanship that has only resulted in grander and more robust offerings, it’s actually pretty intimidating to stand in front of this massive list of options. To make things simpler, read on for our recommended one-two cloud storage punch of iCloud & Dropbox, a perfect pair of services for any Apple user. (Android user? We’ll visit Google Drive once we’ve had more time to test it out!) (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips

Party on with iPhone and iPad Apps

April 27, 2012

Bringing friends and family together has never been easier, thanks to the excellent party planning apps that can be found in Apple’s app store for iPhone and iPad. Check out our list of excellent downloads that are sure to help seasoned hosts and hostesses as well as first time party throwers put on a seriously successful bash. (more…)

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Getting Things Done, the iPad Way

April 25, 2012

When it comes to the seemingly simple concept of the “to-do list,” there is a mind-bogglingly large number of apps available in the iTunes store that want to help us keep track of the many things we all commit to doing on a day-to-day basis. They range from simple to complex and from free to shockingly expensive, and yet they all have the same goal: remember what to do and when it has to be done by. Luckily for you, we’ve added “sort through all of these productivity apps” and “make sure it’s cheap” to our own to-do list. Read on to see what we came up with. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips

Get Ready for Summer with iPhone Fitness

April 23, 2012

Is it just us, or is Spring springing a bit earlier than usual this year? With all of the sunshine and cool breezes waiting outside, thoughts turn to summer and that means one potentially terrifying thing: getting in shape. This year, take that terror in stride by harnessing some clever tech that is sure to increase your gain-to-pain ratio. Just lace up your tennis shoes, pull out your iPhone, and join us for a run-down of our favorite fitness apps. (more…)

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This Earth Day, Make Your iPad a Green Machine

April 20, 2012

Earth Day has arrived, so we’re celebrating the planet with a rundown of some of our favorite eco-friendly iPhone & iPad accessories and apps. From having fun to looking good, use your favorite Apple gadgets to show the earth some much-deserved love. (more…)

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Draw Something: Drawn to Asynchronous Gaming

April 19, 2012

Ever since the news that mobile game mega-maker Zynga bought boutique developer OMGPOP for upwards of $200 million (yes, you read that correctly), iOS & Android users have been downloading OMGPOP’s hit game Draw Something at a supercharged pace. (more…)

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iPhone and iPad Power Friending Apps

April 16, 2012

Gone are the days when your circle of friends was dictated by the houses on the block or the folks in your neighborhood. Check out this great group of apps for expanding and maintaining your favorite friendships with the help of the web and your iPhone or iPad. (more…)

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Get DirecTV Directly to your iPad

April 6, 2012

Satellite TV provider DirecTV has updated their current iPad app with a feature that should be welcomed warmly by anyone who subscribes to their service- and might just bring some new members their way. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips