Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Tap the Frog – a highly rated, crazy addictive, multi-level game based on your abilities to tap. If you’re a fan of skill-based 5 out of 5 star orientated challenges, you gotta check out this game! Check out
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Study Suggests 70 Percent of Mobile App Users Pay “Nothing or Very Little” For Apps
A recent study conducted by ABI Research notes that 70 percent of mobile app users spend “either nothing or very little” on mobile applications. ABI’s study suggests that the mobile application market relies heavily on big spenders as opposed to casual consumers. The highest spending three percent of all app users account for about 20
Pocket’s First Update Since Rebranding Adds New Themes, Bigger Fonts & More
Pocket, formerly known as Read It Later, underwent a major overhaul last month which introduced a brand new user interface, support for all major platforms, some significant improvements, and more. Since then, the free app has attracted over 2 million downloads, and today it gets its first update since gaining that new name. With such
What’s The Apps: Clear
Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Clear – an innovative and intuitive to-do / task management app which embodies simplicity and functionality. But, is it really that good? Can it really be that awesome? Find out in this episode of WTA! Check out the video and
Samsung Smart App Challenge 2012 Now Open
If you’re an aspiring Android app developer looking to make a name for yourself, then Samsung’s Smart App Challenge just might be your proving grounds. Open from May 7th to September 30th, this contest offers developers around the world the chance to strut their stuff by creating new applications for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab and Galaxy
TribalNova Launches iLearnWith Early Childhood iPad Learning Apps
Longtime educational media developers TribalNova have launched iLearnWith, a suite of four iPad learning apps backed by a parental tool for monitoring childrens’ progress across educational areas. Aimed at learners aged 3-6, the initial iLearnWith offerings cover science, literacy, language and math skills by way of timed, game-like activities. The first app, Planet Boing!, is
Twitter Considered Buying Camera+ After Facebook’s Instagram Purchase
After Facebook agreed to pay $1 billion for Instagram, Twitter turned its attentions to the popular iPhone app Camera+. Bloomberg recently reported that Twitter executives met with the app’s developer Tap Tap Tap in hopes of acquiring the company. However, the idea fell apart before Twitter could make an offer due to the developer not wanting
What’s The Apps: Voxer
Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Voxer – a rather unique mobile communication app and service that specializes in, but is not limited to, voice communication in the style of the walkie-talkie. Tune in to find out all about it! Check out the video and let
Skype 4.0 for iOS Brings UI and Stability Improvements
Not letting Android users have all of the fun, Skype has released version 4.0 of its iOS app. The latest software bump brings the ability to reposition your video preview when on a call, improved accessibility, an updated design for contacts and messages, a new sign in screen, bug fixes and most notably the ability
Forget Hailing a Taxi: GroundLink Offers First Class Service, Better Prices
As a New York City resident I don’t often travel in style. It’s too expensive, so I usually take the subway, a bus or a cab to wherever I’m going. I always take a cab to the airport since it’s typically the fastest way from my neighborhood, but it’s also expensive. That’s why I was
Amazon’s Kindle Fire now Officially Ready to Draw Something
The insanely popular, highly addictive smash hit Draw Something has been running wild like Hulkamania in the 80′s on both the App Store and Google Play. Showing no signs of slowing down, the Pictionary-inspired game is now officially available for the equally successful Amazon Kindle Fire. If you’re somehow unfamiliar with Draw Something, it’s pretty
Skype for Android Updated With Faster Start up Time and Bug Fixes
Just because Skype just landed on the PS Vita doesn’t mean that the company has forgotten about more mainstream mobile platforms. Now available on Google Play, Skype for Android’s latest software update introduces a restyled instant message layout for viewing chats, faster start up time and bug fixes for issues where video would not rotate on
Angry Birds Space Update Adds Ten New Levels
Rovio’s latest tale of fowl versus swine, Angry Birds Space, has received an update. Aside from fixing some crash issues, the new title update introduces ten new interstellar levels. This free new content can be located in the game’s ‘Fry Me To The Moon’ chapter and is now available via Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play.
Hadouken On the Go With Marvel vs. Capcom 2; Available Now for iOS
Old school button mashing is meeting new school touchscreen technology. To coincide with the theatrical release of The Avengers (internationally; it’s still slated for a May 4 release here in the U.S.), Capcom has released its most beloved entry in the Marvel vs. Capcom series to iOS users: Marvel vs. Capcom 2. It’s just $2.99
What’s The Apps: Clear Vision 5
Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Clear Vision 5 – a stick person based sniper assassin game for the iOS platform. If you’re a fan of flash works such as StickDeath, Xiao Xiao, or even the original Clear Vision series, you’re definitely gonna want
WordPress for Android Beta 2.1 Adds Autosave Timer and the Ability to Edit Comments
If you’re an Android user that happens to run a blog, odds are that you’re familiar with WordPress. The popular blogging software has released its latest beta build of its equally popular Android app. WordPress Beta 2.1 brings a surplus of features that the developers would like you to try out and share your thoughts
Beware: There’s a Fake Instagram App for Android That’s Spreading Malware
It’s only been a few weeks since Instagram was introduced to Android users, but reports are beginning to surface suggesting a fake malware-spreading version of the app has been floating around unofficial app stores. The news is not unlike what we saw with Angry Birds Space a week ago. According to security research firm Sophos,
Draw Something Update Introduces Undo, Comments and Sharing
Over 50 million downloads and an acquisition later, and Draw Something is at last receiving a much needed upgrade for both iOS and Android. The Pictionary-style game, which shot to the Top Charts overnight, is finally bestowing upon its users an “undo” button that’ll erase their last brush stroke. In addition, the update is bringing
What’s The Apps: TurboScan!
Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out TurboScan – a neat, but highly useful, little productivity app that transforms your iOS device into a portable on-the-go scanner. How well does TurboScan work? Can it replace your home/office’s standalone scanner? Find out in this episode of
Read it Later Changes its Name to Pocket, Now Free
Developer Idea Shower has decided to rebrand its popular content saving app Read it Later by changing the apps name to “Pocket” and dropping its price to free. The decision to change the app’s name was made after the development team realized that people were using the app for more than just saving web pages
Augmented Reality Comes to Translator App for Windows Phone
Windows Phone’s updated Translator App is making it easier than ever to travel in a foreign country. Users simply point their device’s camera at a street sign, poster or restaurant menu, and the Bing-powered app will overlay a translated version of the original language in augmented reality. “Think of this as automatic subtitles for everyday
Spotify for iPad Leaked in Photo
Late last week Spotify announced that it was holding a press event in New York City during which it promised to make a “special announcement.” Now, it appears we know what that special announcement is going to be: Spotify for iPad. The Verge caught a screengrab of the image before it was quickly pulled from Statigram,
Spotify to Make “Special Announcement” On April 18th
Spotify just sent out press invites for a special announcement that will be made in New York City on April 18th. What’s in store? We’re not so sure just yet. Last time Spotify held an event in New York it announced its embedded applications platform, which we love. We’ll be reporting from the event live
Instagram Gains 10 Million New Users in 10 Days, Surpasses 40 Million Users
A developer recently revealed that Instagram has added 10 million new users in just 10 days, pushing its overall user base past 40 million people. That’s impressive growth and it’s no doubt a result of the hype around Facebook’s recent $1 billion acquisition of the company and the launch of its first Android client. The
Google Currents Updated to Version 1.1, Adds International Support
Google announced on Wednesday that its magazine-style mobile news application, Google Currents, has gone international. With the introduction of verizon 1.1 — which supports both Android and iOS — Google Currents now supports 38 different languages, offline reading, instant online sync and a promised 7x performance boost. The Flipboard competitor has only been around since



































