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What’s The Apps: Airbind

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ hops onto Android and checks out Airbind. Airbind is a nifty little light-weight application that helps you wirelessly sync your iTunes library with your Android device over WiFi. But is it any good? Does it work? Find out in this

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Skype Windows Phone Undergoing Internal Testing, Launching Soon

When Microsoft held its final ever CES appearance early last month, one notable absence from the show was Skype for Windows Phone. After all, the Remond-based company acquired the communication service all the way back in May 2011, so its arrival has been a long time coming. Earlier reports suggested the software would arrive on

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What’s The Apps: Tap Battlefield!

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Tap Battlefield – a game that’s been topping recent charts and receiving positive reviews everywhere. What is it exactly? How do you play it? Find out in this tap-tastic episode of What’s the Apps! Check out the video and let

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Sky Go Gets New Channels On iOS, Comes To Android In February

Having announced its highest-ever first half operating profit yesterday, British broadcaster BSkyB has issued an update to its Sky Go application for iOS devices. Version 2.0.2 introduces another new channel in the form of Sky Atlantic, while another three channels — Sky 1, Sky Living, and Sky Arts 1 — are set to arrive next month.

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What’s The Apps: Action Movie FX!

Jon Q is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ takes on Action Movie FX for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This handy little high tech app lets you overlay blockbuster level effects over captured footage, allowing you to shoot missiles at your friends, throw cars at your enemies, and

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Apple Announces iBook Author for Self-Proclaimed Writers

  Today at the swanky Guggenheim in frosty New York City, Apple unveiled a brand new application for writers called iBook Author. Following Apple’s iBook 2 announcement, Roger Rosner demonstrated the new iBook Author application, which enables writers to create their own interactive books complete with images and videos. For those who despise reformatting, iBook

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WhatsApp Quietly Pulled From iOS AppStore

Mysteriously, and without warning, WhatsApp has disappeared from the iOS App Store. The cross platform messaging app has become one of the most popular messengers currently available on smartphones. A search on WhatsApp’s website reveals no word on why the sudden pull, or when it will be back. When we cross-checked the Android Market, the app

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What’s The Apps: Lost Weight, Feel Great!

It’s the new year! And for most people, with every new year comes new years resolutions, the most common of which involves weight loss. In this episode of WTA, Jon Q highlights a fitness and nutritional app and service that can help you accomplish your goals! JQ also provides some quick tips on how you

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What’s The Apps: Best 7 of 2011

It’s the end of the year, and after downloading, testing, reviewing, and uninstalling many apps, Jon Q. rounds up his favorite seven. These apps aren’t necessarily scientifically ground breaking, and they can’t help you improve your reading speeds by ten fold.. They’re just every day apps that stood the test of time – and that’s

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iOS App Store Trumped Android, Windows Phone 7 Marketplaces

It’s been a busy, busy year in the mobile world: RIM is all but dead, Android bit a sizable chunk out of the market and Apple unleashed Siri upon the world. As companies churn out one “next best thing” after another, more and more customers are gravitating to the smartphone space. Naturally, app downloads have gone

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What’s The Apps: Windows Phone Apps

Jon Q., now a newby Windows Phone owner and user, takes a look at some apps specifically made for this Microsoft branded mobile OS. Hold onto your hats email fanatics as JQ provides a quick tutorial on how you can setup Gmail as an exchange account (Outlook) on your Windows Phone! Check out the video and let

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What’s The Apps: PhotoSynth

Jon Q. takes a look at an iOS app developed by Microsoft called PhotoSynth. PhotoSynth takes panoramic photos to a whole new level by giving users the ability to capture and view 360 degree photos! But.. does it work? Is it any good? Find out in this episode of WTA! Check out the video and let us

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And the iPhone App of the Year for 2011 Is…

Who would have thought that a camera application would be the #1 iPhone application of 2011. Instagram soared to the top in Apple’s App Store Rewind 2011 list, beating out Facebook, Pandora and Words With Friends. It’s worth mentioning here that Apple chose the best apps of 2011 rather than adhering to download and revenue

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Spotify Throws Gauntlet at Pandora With New Spotify Radio

It was bound to happen. Spotify announced on Friday its very own radio application that offers unlimited stations and an unlimited number of song skips. Users will have the ability to save any song to a playlist or play it again on demand. Pandora’s free and paid services only allow users six skips per station

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What’s The Apps: Temple Run!

Jon Q plays an iOS game called Temple Run! Run away from crazy zombie monkeys, collect golden coins, duck under tree trunks, and leap over fire. This simple yet fast-action game can be insanely addicting, BUT.. is it any good? Find out in this episode of WTA! Check out the video and let us know what you

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New Image Software Sniffs Out Photoshopped Phonies

Ever look at a cover model, and wonder whether she really looks that good in person? (Sorry to pop your bubble, but most likely not.) What about that paparazzi shot of your favorite star or athlete snuggling with a skank you absolutely can’t stand? Imaging pros and experts may be able to tell a bogus

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What’s The Apps: MobileRSS

Jon Q takes a GoogleReader application on iOS called MobileRSS. MobileRSS takes your favourite GReader feeds and presents them with an slick, intuitive, and seamless user interface. To top things off, MobileRSS is also available on the iPad and Mac! But.. is it any good? Is it worth your hard earned monies? Find out in

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Google’s Chrome Browser to Introduce Support for Game Controllers & More Next Year

One of the advantages Android has over iOS, in my opinion, is that it features support for USB game controllers, allowing users to plug in a control pad and play their favorite titles just as they would on their console. It’s a feature I think would be a huge success on the iPhone and iPad,

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Last-Minute Shopping Apps for Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here. And no doubt, some of you have been formulating your plan of attack for weeks. But what if you haven’t been spending time collecting mall maps, discount codes, and leaked sale info? Do you still have a chance of making off with a deal, even if you

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What’s The Apps: iMaschine

Jon Q takes a look at an all-in-one beat machine app called, appropriately, iMaschine, made by the folks at Native Instruments. iMaschine has a built in drum machine, key pads, and vocal station, with loads of various high quality sound banks, effects, and more. But is it any good? Can you lay down beats, riffs,

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