Over the weekend, Google quietly launched a new Leaderboard feature to Latitude — its mapping service that allows users to keep track of one another’s location. The leaderboard hasn’t been officially announced by Google, but it allows Latitude users to check into destinations and compete against Google+ friends by earning points. It appears that, just

Getting content from your mobile device to your TV or computer screen quickly can be a nightmare, but thanks to a new service called Clik, you can forget the need for any cables. The Clik platform launched today and aims to bring content from mobile devices to any other device with a Web browser built

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ explores “Aweditorium”, a stunning new platform dedicated to immersing users both visually and aurally into Indie music and it’s culture. Learn all about it on this week’s episode of WTA! Check out the video and let us know what you think in

Amazon on Tuesday released a new version of its Amazon MP3 Android application that’s optimized for Android tablets. Amazon MP3 version 2.4.0 also features more prominent shuffle and play-all buttons, a new color scheme and support for accessing the music player controls on the lock screen of Ice Cream Sandwich handsets. U.S. users will also notice that Amazon has

Facebook for Windows Phone isn’t nearly as robust as it is on Android or the iPhone; scrolling can be a mess and it is not nearly as easy to access all of Facebook’s mobile features. Thankfully, the social network announced on Tuesday that it is launching a much needed update to the application, which we’re

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

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

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

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.

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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,

Jon Q takes a look at a cloud based budgeting app and service called Toshl. Toshl modernizes and mobilizes your expenses and displays everything in an array of simplicity and style. But, can it really make that much of a difference in your spending? Find out in this episode of WTA! Check out the video and let