Items Tagged with application
60-Second App - Android
#53 / 2011-10-20 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
Here we review
Memory Trainer
for Android, an application that can help to strengthen your mental muscles. By providing you with 20 exercises this app can help you to improve your memory and spatial awareness and with continued use you can even track your progress to see how you've improved.
60-Second App - Android
#52 / 2011-10-18 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
Those who have trouble getting to sleep should know that there is, of course, an app for that. Relax and Sleep is a
free app for Android
that allows you to create your own mixture of ambient sounds so that you can get the sleep you need... But be sure to set the built-in alarm clock to make sure you don't oversleep.
How do I use iOS 5
#4 / 2011-10-12 12:00:00 / 2:54 min.
Those who need a little extra help keeping up with their tasks should be pleased with the addition of
Reminders in iOS 5
. This application allows you to set reminders up for the things you need to do, complete with alerts to make sure you don't forget what's important. You can even have these alerts set to go off either by time or, using GPS, by location.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
#1 / 2011-10-10 09:00:00 / 2:56 min.
In our first episode of this tutorial series, we'll introduce you to the
Maps application on your Android phone
. This app is free and comes pre-installed on your Android phone. You can use this app to get directions, pull up maps and, if you have a compass, see what direction you're facing, all of which can be very handy if you want to avoid getting lost.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
#2 / 2011-10-10 09:00:00 / 4:37 min.
Google Maps is extremely helpful if you want to search for a business in your area or if you want to get detailed information on a particular business. Just open
Google Maps on your Android phone
and you can find contact information on a business, see hours of operation or even read reviews or contribute your own.
60-Second App - Apple
#123 / 2011-09-29 12:00:00 / !:22 min.
If you're the forgetful sort, then you might find yourself spending more time than you need to in the grocery store. Thankfully, there's an app for that, and it's free. Namely, Shopping List Free gives you the ability to create grocery lists which are quickly and easily sorted into itemized lists so that you can quickly get in and get out without leaving anything behind.
60-Second App - Android
#47 / 2011-09-22 12:00:00 / 1:20 min.
For those of you who are sick of cooking at home (and doing the dishes after said cooking) there's the
Urbanspoon
app for Android. Besides being free, this app can also help you save money by finding restaurants that meet not only your taste in cuisine but your price point as well.
Android Weekly
#31 / 2011-09-21 14:00:00 / 5:22 min.
On this week's show, Android flying high powering seat back entertainment on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, what comes after Ice Cream Sandwich and save a tree, get a tablet.
60-Second App - Apple
#121 / 2011-09-21 12:00:00 / 1:28 min.
Are you in the mood to repaint your house? Can't decide what color you want? Well the Color Capture application for iPhone by Benjamin Moore makes it easy for you to pick any color from the spectrum and compare your walls to a digital swatch. Use the Harmony feature to find what colors match and even use the store locator to find out where to get your paint.
Tutorials
#960 / 2011-09-21 09:30:00 / 2:43 min.
Aqua Pets for Android is fun and addictive, but it asks you to pay real money in order to purchase a load of coins and/or pearls. The only other option is to grind it out and check in on your fish every day in the hopes of getting some coins or pearls. There is another
easier way to get coins and pearls
: to cheat. Let's do that.
Tutorials
#958 / 2011-09-19 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to multitask on an iPhone
. This feature can prove extremely useful to those who need to access multiple applications at the same time and need to transfer information from one to the other. It's all very intuitive and easy-to-use, as you'll see here.
60-Second App - Android
#45 / 2011-09-14 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
Now that we're living in an era of space-age technology -- computers smaller than our hands, Internet everywhere -- why not use that technology to learn about space? The
NASA App for Android
is the perfect tool to do so as it gives you access to heaps of NASA content including news, pictures, videos and other updates, plus it's completely free.
60-Second App - Apple
#119 / 2011-09-13 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
In this edition of 60-Second App, we take a minute to show you
PopBooth Photo Booth
for iPad, an application that allows you to simulate the old photo-booth style of taking self-portraits. It even comes with several filters you can apply and several ways of sharing your photos. Best of all, it's completely free.
Tutorials
#948 / 2011-09-05 09:30:00 / 2:16 min.
Your Android phone can be a powerful device, the downside of which means that it can eat up a lot of energy and run out of power quickly. However, there are ways to minimize your power usage without limiting your Android's capabilities. We'll show you some easy ways to
extend your Android's battery
and monitor what uses your power in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#945 / 2011-08-31 09:30:00 / 2:05 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to share photos on your Android
smartphone. Sharing files can often be tricky, but Android makes it easy by providing a wide variety of methods to share your pictures.Share by MMS or by email
, or using one of your Android applications, the choice is yours.
How do I print wirelessly
#4 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:19 min.
As Android devices are gaining in popularity we've decided to show you how to
print wirelessly through your Android
. Now there are a few options available to you depending on what app you want to use and what printer you have hooked up. You can either go about getting an app like HP IPrint Photo which works exclusively with HP printers or get a more generic app like PrinterShare Mobile Print.
Tutorials
#930 / 2011-08-05 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.
Android apps
are great and all, but they can really start to take up a lot of space once you've downloaded a few dozen. To counteract the decrease in both speed and available memory, you'll want to uninstall apps once in a while. We'll show youhow to uninstall Android apps
in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Apple
#109 / 2011-07-27 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
SoundHound
for iPhone is a piece ofmusic recognition software
that records a sample of a song and uses it tofind out what song is playing
. SoundHound can give you the name of the song, album and band, and even provide you with lyrics. SoundHound can even correctly identify your a capella version of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Tutorials
#924 / 2011-07-25 09:30:00 / 1:22 min.
Your
Android smartphone widgets
can quickly give you information at a glance about anything from the weather to Facebook updates, so they can be pretty handy. Depending on the widget, you cancustomize what information is displayed
so that it suits your preference. We'll show youhow to add and manage your widgets
in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Apple
#108 / 2011-07-21 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Post-It notes
had their day, but this is the age oftime management software
. Apps likeTodo
for iPhone allow users to quickly and easily add tasks to their list of things to do andmanage their daily activities
. Don't delay, get Todo today.
60-Second App - Android
#32 / 2011-07-14 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
WebMD for Android
is thefree Android app
for those looking to solve medical mysteries. WebMD helps you define ailments andsearch for medical treatments
. Whether you're an aspiring Dr. House, Dr. Howser or just a hypochondriac, WebMD is the app for you.
60-Second App - Apple
#106 / 2011-07-13 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
Whether you're
searching for a movie
to watch at home, in the theatres or online, Flixster helps by providingmovie information, reviews
and more. You canrent movies right through iTunes
or Netflix, or if you're looking to go out for a date you can evenfind theatres and restaurants nearby
.
60-Second App - Android
#31 / 2011-07-12 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
There's no better way to see what stores and businesses are around you than by using AroundMe. This
free app for Android
uses your phone'sbuilt-in GPS unit
to home in on your location andfind nearby shops
ranging fromhotels and restaurants
tobars and theatres
.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
#7 / 2011-07-08 10:00:00 / 2:32 min.
As with most
tablets or smartphones
these days, theHP TouchPad
has a number of apps to draw the interest of potential customers. Thanks to the fact that it uses webOS, the same platform used by thePalm Pre
, there are thousands of apps currently available and many more on the way. We'll show youhow to find and download apps
in this episode.
60-Second App - Apple
#105 / 2011-07-07 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
More than just an app that generates simple static,
White Noise
can actuallygenerate ambient noises
that range from thesounds of gentle rain
to the purring of a cat to distant thunder. These sounds can help drown out outside noise in order tohelp aid sleep
,improve concentration
or simply zone out.
60-Second App - Android
#30 / 2011-07-06 12:00:00 / 1:19 min.
Many people have come to rely on Groupon as a way of finding
daily deals on local products or services
. Now with theGroupon
application for Android, users can see current Groupons,make in-app purchases
or evenredeem coupons
by presenting their Android phone.
60-Second App - Apple
#104 / 2011-07-05 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
If you're one of those people who has trouble
remembering tasks
and prioritizing them, then you're likely a human with a pulse. Fortunately, there'sErrands To-Do List
, afree iPhone app
that can help youkeep track of your responsibilities
and get things done in a timely manner.
60-Second App - Android
#29 / 2011-06-30 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Fruit Slice is a
free game for Android
where the purpose is to use finger swipes to slice fruit and rack uphigh scores
. With threegame modes
and more to come, Fruit Slice is an addictive game that offers hours of entertainment.
60-Second App - Apple
#103 / 2011-06-29 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
On the web, craigslist has become an immensely popular service for
buying or selling
or forlisting services
. Now, withCraigsphone - craigslist for iPad
, you can easily take the craigslist service on the road with you. With this app you canbrowse products or services
and even post listings yourself with acraigslist account
.
60-Second App - Android
#28 / 2011-06-28 12:00:00 / 1:07 min.
There are a number of
puzzle games for Android
out there where the object of the game is to create a path for asliding block
to escape an enclosed area.Mouse Trap
expands on that by using a mouse rather than a sliding block and offering upmore than 1200 levels
and a variety ofunlockable features
for added replay value.
60-Second App - Apple
#102 / 2011-06-23 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we show you anatlas application for iPad
.World Atlas HD
is brought to you byNational Geographic
and allows you to see high-definition maps of the entire world. Save your favorite countries and zoom in to street level to see things up close.
60-Second App - Android
#27 / 2011-06-22 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Those who have a morbid urge to see a more robust version of themselves can try out
FatBooth
for Android. This free app lets youmorph an image of your face
so that it looks like you've been exclusively dining on Double Downs. While it's not flattering, it's sort of fun and gives you the option toshare photos
and shock friends.
60-Second App - Apple
#101 / 2011-06-21 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
Everyone needs a little help getting their bearings once in a while, but asking for directions can be embarrassing. Avoid all of that by downloading
Navfree GPS Live USA
. Thisfree application
for bothiPhone and iPad
gives you all of the features of aturn-by-turn GPS device
without costing you a dime.
60-Second App - Android
#26 / 2011-06-16 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
Those who have found themselves caught up in the Sudoku craze may find themselves constantly running out of puzzles. Fortunately for Android users
Android users, there's the Sudoko Free
app, a free application
that can be found on Android Market
. This app has four levels of difficulty and countless Sudoku puzzles
.
Sudoko Free
app, afree application
that can be found onAndroid Market
. This app has four levels of difficulty and countlessSudoku puzzles
.
60-Second App - Apple
#100 / 2011-06-15 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
The free edition of
AIM for iPhone
gives you a number of ways that you cankeep in touch with friends
. You can easily communicate with AIM contacts,Facebook friends
,Google Talk
buddies and more. You can alsosend SMS messages
whenever you want.
60-Second App - Android
#25 / 2011-06-14 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
The
Alchemy app for Android
is aninteresting and addictive game
that allows you to combine elements to create entirely new elements and objects. While the premise sounds simple, thisfree application
has more than 300 combinations to be found with more being added all the time for additional replay value.
60-Second App - Apple
#99 / 2011-06-09 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
Voice over IP
(VoIP) services are growing in popularity lately, though none as much as Skype. Thefree Skype application for iPhone
allows you to access the Skype service from virtually anywhere. The app lets youcall Skype contacts
, haveinstant message conversations
or even call phone numbers with ease.
60-Second App - Apple
#98 / 2011-06-07 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
The
Jaws franchise
has spanned a number of movies and has been scaring swimmers for decades. Now, with theJaws HD
app for iPad, you can try to save the summer vacationers of Amity Island from the horror that lurks beneath the waves.
60-Second App - Android
#23 / 2011-06-02 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
Of all the ways to
remember things
, mental notes are probably the least reliable. That's why there'sCatch Notes for Android
, afree application
that allows you to leave yourselfwritten notes, voice notes and picture notes
. You can even password protect them or back them up online.
60-Second App - Apple
#97 / 2011-06-01 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
The
Dictionary & Thesaurus
app for iPhone can help youexpand your vocabulary
and master English in no time. Thisfree application
combines the best of both Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com and allows you tolook up words
,check spellings
andsee useful synonyms
all from one app.
60-Second App - Android
#22 / 2011-05-31 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Blogger's blog-publishing service
has been around for more than a decade. Now, theBlogger
app for Android allows you to easilyupdate your blog from your smartphone
. Thefree application
even allows you toadd pictures to your blog
or edit past blog entries straight from your Android device.
Tutorials
#919 / 2011-05-31 09:30:00 / 0:59 min.
In past tutorials, we've shown you a few Android shortcuts. In this tutorial, we're going to show you some more
advanced Android shortcuts
that you can use to access yourTask Manager
, see a list of mostrecently used apps
,create folder shortcuts
and more.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#5 / 2011-05-27 12:00:00 / 2:24 min.
Without apps most
mobile devices
wouldn't be much fun. The same is true of theBlackBerry PlayBook
, which is why in this episode we'll be focusing onhow to install apps on your PlayBook
usingBlackBerry App World
. We'll also show youhow to find the apps
you want andhow to organize your app library
.
Tutorials
#917 / 2011-05-27 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.
There are times where you may want to
purchase an app
and find that it's not what you're looking for. If you purchased that app fromAndroid Market
, then you've got a 15 minute window that you can use to get arefund for your app purchase
. We'll show you how to do that in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Apple
#96 / 2011-05-26 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we show you afree iPad application
that's bound to be a hit withweather watchers
out there.The Weather Channel Max for iPad
allows you to easily check the weather for your area, see10 day weather forecasts
or even watch video features.
60-Second App - Android
#21 / 2011-05-25 12:00:00 / 1:20 min.
Android users
looking to get somegames installed on their smartphone
need look no further thanKongregate Arcade
. This app gives you access to a library ofmore than 400 Flash games
ranging from role-playing games to puzzle titles and more. Create an account toearn badges
and save high scores.
60-Second App - Apple
#95 / 2011-05-24 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
Hello Vino
is the ultimate app for the frequent or occasionalwine drinker
. Thisfree app for the iPhone
gives you advice onwine pairings
, allows you tofind wines by taste or country
, and even lets you find where to buy wines andsee wine reviews
.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#10 / 2011-05-23 12:00:00 / 24:00 min.
In this series we'll show you
how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook
. The long-awaitedtablet from Research in Motion
is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from othertablets like the iPad
. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.
How do I use the new iPad 2
#2 / 2011-05-17 12:00:00 / 3:22 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to use the cameras
on thenew Apple iPad 2
to eithertake photos or shoot video
. We'll also show youhow to use the FaceTime application
, which allows you to video call other FaceTime users who own either an iPhone or an iPad 2.
60-Second App - Apple
#93 / 2011-05-12 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
If you have trouble finding wallpaper for your iPad, then why not try
Amazing Wallpaper HD
? Thisfree application
makes it easy tofind HD wallpaper images
and easily save them for use on youriPad's home screen
or lock screen.
60-Second App - Apple
#92 / 2011-05-10 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
Local news is great, but if you want to
get world news
from a respected news network, then the BBC is the place to go. Thefree BBC News app for iPad
is laid out much like theBBC website
and allows you toorganize your news feeds
however you like and easilyshare news with friends
.
Tutorials
#909 / 2011-05-10 09:30:00 / 1:00 min.
In this tutorial, we show you how to add new shortcuts for apps that you frequently use.
how to organize your shortcuts
on yourAndroid smartphone
. We'll show youhow to remove shortcuts
from the home screen, how to organize them into pagesl, and
60-Second App - Apple
#90 / 2011-04-28 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Those of you who are looking for a good way to
expand your knowledge through trivia
should check outDouble Quiz
for iPhone. This $0.99 app is loaded with more than 1,000trivia questions
and boastsimpressive graphics
and an addictive format.
60-Second App - Android
#15 / 2011-04-27 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you've ever had trouble
calculating a tip
, thenTipNSplit Calculator
is the app for you. Thisfree Android application
allows you to quickly and easilycalculate the tip amount
and evendivide the bill equally
depending on how many people are in your party.
60-Second App - Apple
#85 / 2011-04-06 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
If you've ever wanted to try
making music on a synthesizer
, you might want to try out theKORG iMS-20 app for iPad
. At $32.99, it's a pricey app, but nowhere near as expensive as buying avintage MS-20 synthesizer
. This app offers all the capabilities of the original synth including knobscontrolling modulation, cut-off
and more, and a patch field for altering sound output.
60-Second App - Android
#10 / 2011-04-05 12:00:00 / 1:06 min.
If you don't make
shopping lists
(or if you forget to bring your shopping list), you might find yourself wandering around aimlessly in stores while scratching your head. Not if you have theGrocery IQ app for Android
though. Grocery IQ is afree Android application
that lets youmake shopping lists
,scan product barcodes
andshare shopping lists
with family or friends.
60-Second App - Apple
#82 / 2011-03-23 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
If you've ever said to yourself, "I wish I knew how that worked," then you might want to check out the
free HowStuffWorks application for iPhone
. This handy app gives you access to all sorts ofcontent from HowStuffWorks.com
likearticles, podcasts and videos
. It's the perfect go-to app for curious personalities.
60-Second App - Android
#7 / 2011-03-22 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
If you're a frequent
Facebook or Twitter user
, then you may be looking for anAndroid application
that allows you to post to both at the same time. Thefree Tumblr app for Android
allows you to do just that, letting you easilypost to Facebook and Twitter
and share things likequotes, text, audio and video
.
60-Second App - Apple
#81 / 2011-03-16 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
Foursquare is a location-based service
that allows you toshare your activities with friends
and the world. With thefree Foursquare app on your iPhone
, you cancheck in to locations
and even share your check-ins over Twitter. Check in frequently to receiveFoursquare rewards
and accolades.
60-Second App - Android
#6 / 2011-03-15 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
While there are lots of
weather applications for Android
available, the best we've seen so far is thefree Weather Channel application for Android
. This application lets you pickmultiple cities
, add them to your favorite locations andcheck the current weather
at any time. You cansee the weather
over the next 36 hours or the next 10 days, and evensee traffic and cloud coverage
.
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#5 / 2011-03-11 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.
In our last episode of this series, we'll show you how to
customize your YouTube iPhone app
so that you always have access to the features you use most. The buttons at the bottom will act asshortcuts to YouTube menus
but you can change these in yourapplication settings
so that you canaccess whatever videos you want to watch
quickly and easily.
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#4 / 2011-03-10 09:00:00 / 1:15 min.
Even though there are so many
videos on YouTube
, you might find yourself watching the same ones over and over again. In this episode, we'll show youhow to find new YouTube videos
using the YouTube iPhone app
so you can find some original content. We'll also show you how toview and manage your favorite videos
.
60-Second App - Apple
#80 / 2011-03-09 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
The
TETRIS application for the iPhone
is a great way to relive theclassic puzzle game
without having to lug around aretro GameBoy
. This version is very similar to theoriginal TETRIS
but does allow for a new mode of play called Magic mode where you fulfill tasks and use power-ups. You can also play the originalMarathon mode
and check your stats at any time.
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#3 / 2011-03-09 09:00:00 / 1:22 min.
Finding popular videos
using theiPhone YouTube application
is easy. You can either select Featured to see some of thefeatured YouTube videos
that are currently playing or you can tap Most Viewed. The Most Viewed section will allow you to sortvideos by most viewed of all time
, of the week or of the day.
60-Second App - Android
#5 / 2011-03-08 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
The
FxCamera app for Android
is afree application
that allows you totake pictures
while applying one of a number ofdifferent visual effects
. These effects range from Fisheye to Symmetricam to the entertaining and colorful AndyWarholizer. FxCamera also lets youshare your pictures with friends
usingFacebook, Twitter
and more.
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#2 / 2011-03-08 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
Much like you can on the YouTube website, you can easily
create video playlists
orsubscribe to video channels
using theYouTube iPhone application
. This way, if the user posts a video, you'll always know when a new one goes up. We'll show you how it works in this episode.
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#1 / 2011-03-07 09:00:00 / 1:13 min.
If you've got the
YouTube iPhone app
, then you're going to want to know how tofind your favorite YouTube videos
. We'll show youhow to search for videos
and how tobookmark or share videos
that you want to watch later orshare with friends
. You can even use the app torate or comment on videos
.
60-Second App - Apple
#79 / 2011-03-02 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
The share your photos over Twitter, name your photos and
flickr sendr app for the iPhone
allows you toinstantly upload photos
to yourshare your photos over Twitter, name your photos and tag your photos
to make them easier to find. You can also choose to have your photos geotagged
automatically so you can see where you took them or have them automatically resized for faster uploading.
Using the Flickr app for iPhone
#2 / 2011-03-01 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
The best part about
using Flickr
is being able to view all of your friends' photos, which is why in this episode, we'll be showing you how tobrowse your friends' albums
using the Flickr app for iPhone
. While viewing your friends' photos, you can also choose to favorite a photo orcomment on their photos
that you like.
Using the Flickr app for iPhone
#1 / 2011-02-28 15:13:01 / 1:01 min.
In order to start
using the Flickr app on your iPhone
, you'll need toconnect to your Flickr account
. This is as easy as simply starting up your Flickr app andlogging in to your Flickr account
through the application. Once you do that, you'll be able toview your friends' photos on Flickr
and more.
Customizing your Tumblr account
#5 / 2011-02-25 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.
In our final episode on
customizing your Tumblr account
, we'll show you someadvanced options in the Tumblr iPhone app
. There are plenty of advanced features in the Tumblr app including ways that you can post at a later date, post to a different Tumblr account or evenmake your posts private
. You can also send your posts to Twitter if you so choose.
Customizing your Tumblr account
#4 / 2011-02-24 09:00:00 / 1:34 min.
The
free Tumblr app for your iPhone
makes it easy to quicklyshare text, photos and URLs
from wherever you are. It's easy to use and with a few taps you caninstantly post to your Tumblr account
while on the go. Once you hit Post, you'll be able to see your posted item on Tumblr, as will all of yourTumblr followers
.
60-Second App - Apple
#78 / 2011-02-23 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
For all of you
iPhone owners
out there interested inretro gaming
, we suggest thePAC-MAN app for iPhone
. The original play style of gobbling up pellets while avoiding a maze full of ghosts remains intact, with a couple of new ways tocontrol PAC-MAN
thanks to theiPhone's accelerometer
. Advance from level to level as you gain a new mastery of aclassic video game
.
Tutorials
#884 / 2011-02-23 09:30:00 / 1:29 min.
In this episode, we'll tell you
how to find files on your iPhone
using Spotlight search. By default,Spotlight search
will help youfind files ranging from applications to emails
. However, there are things that you can do tohide certain types of files
or change the order of yoursearch results
.
60-Second App - Android
#3 / 2011-02-22 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
If you hate getting off the couch (and you probably do) we've got a great Gmote and it turns your Android phone into a
free application
for yourAndroid phone
. It's calledGmote and it turns your Android phone into a remote control
that can control your computer
. It can act as a mouse
, browse files
, create media playlists
and more, all for free!
60-Second App - Apple
#77 / 2011-02-16 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you've ever wanted to turn your
iPhone into a heart rate monitor
(who hasn't?) then we've got an app for you. ThePulse Phone iPhone application
allows your iPhone tocheck your heart rate
simply byusing the iPhone's camera
. You can save your results in the history section and go back to review them whenever you want.
60-Second App - Android
#2 / 2011-02-15 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
An artist's canvas may vary, but with the
Doodledroid application for the Android
, you can always have a space to create. You candownload Doodledroid for $0.99
and use the application tocreate artwork on your phone
using avariety of brushes and tools
.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#10 / 2011-02-11 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
In the last episode of our series on
how to use Hootsuite for iPhone
, we'll show youhow to use Facebook from your iPhone
. While it's not much more complicated thanusing Twitter on your iPhone
, the Facebook functions allow you to not only check out places on the Internet, but also comment on posts, add or follow friends and more.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#9 / 2011-02-10 09:00:00 / 1:19 min.
If you're a Twitter maniac, then you might be looking for a quick way to
reply, retweet or favorite tweets from your iPhone
. Fortunately, Hootsuite provides just such a service making it easy to not onlyview your Twitter feed
but also reply to interesting tweets. You can alsotranslate tweets to English
or to different languages, which makes for even more tweets to catch up on.
60-Second App - Apple
#76 / 2011-02-09 12:00:00 / 1:06 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we show you theIncrediBooth app for the iPhone
. This app is bound to bring feelings of nostalgia to some users as it allows you to simulate the oldphoto strips
that you'd get fromphoto booths
in shopping malls. With three different shooting modes, the ability to easilyshare photos over Facebook or email
, and a $0.99 price tag, this is a hard app to pass up.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#8 / 2011-02-09 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
In this episode, we show you
how to manage your contacts using Hootsuite
. TheHootsuite iPhone application
makes it easy tofind Twitter users
and then allows you tofollow or unfollow them on Twitter
, send out a message and more. We'll show you how tofind contacts using Hootsuite
and show you how to manage the contacts and lists that you already have.
60-Second App - Android
#1 / 2011-02-08 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you're having trouble
remembering your tasks
,grocery lists
or what have you, there's a greatfree application for the Android
called Astrid that will help you stay on track. You candownload Astrid for free
and, once downloaded, Astrid will help you remember all sorts of things which you can set to varying levels of importance. Astrid will even offer youreminders
and words of encouragement!
Hootsuite for iPhone
#7 / 2011-02-08 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
Posting to multiple social networks simultaneously
is easy when you'reusing Hootsuite. While making a post, you can select Facebook
, Twitter or Foursquare
and even select multiple accounts
from each. You can also choose toadd a picture
,translate your post
and more.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#6 / 2011-02-07 09:00:00 / 1:57 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to add columns on Hootsuite
. Columns can be added to each of your various services such asFacebook, Twitter and Foursquare
so that you canorganize your information streams
better. We'll also show you how todelete columns
and organize your tabs.
Top Secrets - Bing iPhone app
#5 / 2011-02-04 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.
The
Bing iPhone application
allows you touse your iPhone camera
toscan barcodes and cover art
. This allows you to see information about the product including what other buyers thought of it. You cansee detailed reviews
and even see a star rating so that you canget more information about a product
before making your purchase.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#5 / 2011-02-04 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
Using Hootsuite to check in to locations
on yourFoursquare
account is just as easy as using Foursquare itself. You can even quickly and easilyupdate your Twitter or Facebook accounts
at the same time. We'll show you how Hootsuite makes it easy to find andcheck in to your location
in this episode.
Top Secrets - Bing iPhone app
#4 / 2011-02-03 09:00:00 / 1:30 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how the
Bing iPhone application
can provide you withmaps and directions
. When you use Bing to provide you with directions, it willdisplay your route turn-by-turn
and can even be shown in a list view. Even better, it candisplay traffic in your area
and show youwhat shops are located nearby
.
Top Secrets - Bing iPhone app
#3 / 2011-02-02 09:00:00 / 1:20 min.
If you want to
find photos online
through your iPhone, then a good way to do so is byusing the Bing iPhone application
. Like running anInternet photo search
, Bing allows you tofind images based on a topic
. You can then bookmark the photo, share the photo or visit the website that the photo came from.
Using Netflix to rent movies
#5 / 2010-12-31 09:00:00 / 1:43 min.
In this episode, we show you how to
watch Netflix videos on your iPhone
using the Netflix application
. We'll also talk a little bit more about the variousNetflix-enabled devices
so that you canstream Netflix videos
whenever you want.
60-Second App - Apple
#65 / 2010-12-29 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
If you want to
avoid traffic
in your area, then we suggestBeat the Traffic HD
. It's afree iPad application
that allows you tosee traffic conditions
in over 100 cities across North America and easilyget traffic forecasts
for what traffic will be like up to a half an hour ahead of time. You can alsosee average road speeds
andview local traffic cameras
.
Using your Windows Phone 7
#5 / 2010-12-17 10:00:00 / 6:10 min.
In this episode, we show you how to
get Windows Phone 7 applications
using the built-inWindows Phone Marketplace
. We'll demonstrate how you cansearch for specific applications
orbrowse applications by category
. You can even readapplication reviews
and there are a lot of apps to choose from.
60-Second App - Apple
#60 / 2010-12-14 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
As the holidays are drawing nearer, we thought we'd take a minute to show you
Christmas Tale for iPad
, afestive holiday book
that's great for Christmas lovers both young and old. This is afree iPad application
that allows you to read an interactive book,create a wish list
and more.
Top Secrets: Finding eBay deals
#3 / 2010-12-01 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.
It should come as no surprise to know that eBay has applications available for
Android, BlackBerry and Apple devices
so that you canuse eBay on your mobile
. We show you the apps that you can use to take eBay with you on the road so you canplace bids
andget alerts
while away from your computer.
Tutorials
#846 / 2010-11-18 09:30:00 / 1:26 min.
If you've ever heard the
term API
used on the Internet, you may not have known that it stood forApplication Programming Interface
. This is code that allows applications toaccess data
from other applications, like Twitter in our example. Without an API it wouldn't be possible toaccess Twitter
except through the website.
60-Second App - Apple
#51 / 2010-11-10 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
The
pzizz energizer for iPhone
is aimed to help you to have more rechargingpower naps
. Similar to pzizz sleep, pzizz energizer featuresunique and soothing music
every time you turn it on to help youget to sleep easier
.
60-Second App - Apple
#50 / 2010-11-09 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
If you've ever had
trouble sleeping
then you might have wondered whether there might be an easy solution. Fortunately there's an app for that too and it's called pzizz sleep. For $4.99 thepzizz sleep iPhone application
canhelp you get to sleep
by playingsoothing music
that is randomly generated and by gently talking you into a state of relaxation and eventually sleep.
Tutorials
#837 / 2010-11-05 09:30:00 / 2:26 min.
If you want to
automate tasks on your Android
, you can tryusing the Tasker application
available onAndroid Market
. You can use the14-day trial period
to test out the ability to set your Android toautomatically perform tasks
based on a variety of conditions and variables. We'll give you some examples in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Apple
#49 / 2010-11-03 12:00:00 / 1:05 min.
Here, we show you
Harbor Master for the iPhone
, anentertaining application
that puts you in charge ofdirecting cargo ships
around different levels while avoiding pirates and other obstacles. It's afun game for the iPhone
that just happens to be available for the iPad as well.
60-Second App - Apple
#48 / 2010-11-02 12:00:00 / 1:07 min.
If you're looking for a new
puzzle game for your iPhone
, look no further thanTiki Totems Premium
. The game revolves around removing colored blocks so that your totem does not fall over. For $0.99, it's a greatiPhone application
for killing time, Tiki Totems Premium also has a very good physics engine that further adds to theaddictive gameplay
.
Tutorials
#830 / 2010-10-27 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
In this tutorial, we explain to you
what plug-ins are
and what they are used for. Incomputer terms
, a plug-in is used toadd features and functions
to software such as web browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer. Plug-ins are also calledadd-ons and extensions
.
60-Second App - Apple
#45 / 2010-10-20 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
In this
60-Second App
, we give you areview of EveryTrail Pro
. It's a greatiPhone application
that you can use totrack your trips using GPS
. You'll get information likedistance, speed and elevation
, and you'll also be able totrace your route on a map
. You can even upload this data to EveryTrail.com and share it with others.
60-Second App - Apple
#44 / 2010-10-19 12:00:00 / 1:06 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we give you areview of the Netflix application
for the iPad.Watching movies or TV shows
on your iPad is just a couple clicks away thanks to this app. You'll be able to browse the entireNetflix video store
for free but you will have to pay a fee to actuallyrent the videos
.
Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop
#5 / 2010-10-15 09:00:00 / 2:42 min.
In this episode we show you
how to use myPhoneDesktop
tosend images to your iPhone
. You can choose to either display the pictures, copy the pictures orsave pictures to your iPhone
directly. This can save you time and makesharing images with your iPhone
even easier.
Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop
#4 / 2010-10-14 09:00:00 / 2:15 min.
Using myPhoneDesktop
tosend text and URLs
from yourcomputer to your iPhone
can save you a lot of time. Long and complicated URLs can easily be shared with your iPhone allowing you toopen the URL in Safari
or just copy it for later use. Large blocks of text can be transferred over in a similar manner.
60-Second App - Apple
#43 / 2010-10-13 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you want to
convert units on your iPhone
,Convertbot
is perfect for you. It canconvert time, weight, temperature
and much more. Convertbot is an incredibly usefulapplication for traveling
or just saving your brain power, and it's only $1.99. Download it today to see how much that is in yen.
Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop
#3 / 2010-10-13 09:00:00 / 2:42 min.
In this episode, we show you
how to use myPhoneDesktop
to make calls andsend SMS messages
. We also give you a tour of some of thesettings in myPhoneDesktop
that allow you to customize these services and show you how easy it is to copy text from yourcomputer to your iPhone
.
60-Second App - Apple
#42 / 2010-10-12 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
If you're looking for a
free iPad application
that will combine your social media experiences then you can't do much better thanFlipboard for iPad
. Flipboard can combine yourTwitter, Facebook and RSS feeds
so that you canview multiple feeds
quickly and easily from one application. You can also easilyshare your feeds
through Flipboard.
Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop
#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 3:05 min.
Once you have the
myPhoneDesktop application
installed on your iPhone and thedesktop client
installed on your computer, you're ready to go. In this episode, we'll explain some of themyPhoneDesktop settings
and ways you can customize the app to your liking, includingsetting alerts
and choosing how your app will fetch data.
60-Second App - Apple
#41 / 2010-10-06 12:00:00 / 1:05 min.
Believe it or not,
PooLog HD for iPad
is quite possibly the best app forassessing your poops
and using that data todetermine your overall health
. Utilizing answers you enter into the app after every number two you take, PooLog is able to give you insights into your insides. Having the app's parent book,What's Your Poo Telling You?
, will help you get firmer results.
60-Second App - Apple
#40 / 2010-10-05 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
Fans of the VLC Player will love the
VLC Remote for iPhone
. For $4.99, the app gives you the ability tocontrol video playback remotely
, includingvolume controls
. VLC Remote can also be used tocreate video playlists
and can be synced with multiple computers so you've always got aremote for your VLC Player
within reach.
Tutorials
#792 / 2010-09-03 09:30:00 / 1:56 min.
Nook is a
free Android eBook reader app
that lets you take your library anywhere you take your phone. Thisfree Android app
lets you browse the Barnes and Noble book store shelves anddownload eBooks right to your Android handset
.
60-Second App - Apple
#36 / 2010-08-18 10:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you're looking for a pinball
application for iPad
, you should check outSlayer Pinball Rocks HD
. The game featuresmusic by Slayer
to go along with thegreat pinball
gameplay and awesome graphics. For $4.99, this is an entertainingpinball game
that's worth checking out.
60-Second App - Apple
#35 / 2010-08-17 10:00:00 / 1:09 min.
Although it may look childish,
Doodle Bowling Pro for iPhone
is a greatbowling game
that offers arealistic physics engine
for arealistic bowling
experience. For $1.99, players cantrack stats with friends over Facebook
and change themes to give their game a new feel.
60-Second App - Apple
#33 / 2010-08-12 10:00:00 / 1:14 min.
With
Air Display for iPad
, it's actually quite simple toturn your iPad into a secondary monitor
for your Mac. Air Display works with bothdesktop and laptop Macs
and for $9.99 will allow you touse your iPad as a monitor
so you can havemore desktop space
to use your programs on.
60-Second App - Apple
#29 / 2010-08-06 10:00:00 / 1:12 min.
If you find yourself
listening to a song
and thinking "I wish I knew what song that was" thenShazam for the iPhone
is your new best friend. Shazam will fetchsong details
andband information
after listening to a portion of a song and matching it with the Shazam database. Shazam now also gives you access toFacebook sharing
and relatedYouTube clips
.
60-Second App - Apple
#28 / 2010-08-05 10:00:00 / 1:01 min.
If you've ever been caught trying to
calculate a tip
in a restaurant, bar or wherever, chances are there might have been some confusion, especially if you were part of a party. Fortunately there isTipulator for the iPhone
, an easy-to-usetip calculation application
that can save you time bycalculating your tips
and evensplitting up bills
according to number of guests.
60-Second App - Apple
#26 / 2010-08-03 10:00:00 / 1:14 min.
If you've ever needed to
find a business
in an unfamiliar area, chances are you didn't haveYelp on your iPhone
. Thisfree application
takes the trouble out ofsearching for products and services
by allowing you tosearch by category
and then sorting theresults by location
, including userratings and comments
.
Tutorials
#768 / 2010-08-02 09:30:00 / 3:18 min.
If you're an Android user who's looking for a
then look no farther than
Android user who's looking for a full-featured browser
then look no farther than Opera Mini
. It's afast and free browser
that offers some great features liketabbed browsing
,bookmarks
and more. Go toAndroid Market
to check it out for yourself.
60-Second App - Apple
#20 / 2010-07-26 10:00:00 / 1:08 min.
If you're looking for a way to
track your weight for free
then consider downloading theTrue Weight application
. It lets youinput your weight
and view the data as a graph in either a one-month or three-month view and will even add a curve to the data so you can see a more average indication of your weight.
Tutorials
#758 / 2010-07-20 09:30:00 / 2:30 min.
Those of you who find yourselves constantly
sending text messages
may want to check outchompSMS
. It's available as a free application for your Android, but has a paid version with ads removed. With the application, you get your choice of two widgets that will always show youhow many messages you have
waiting.
60-Second App - Apple
#13 / 2010-07-07 10:00:00 / 1:10 min.
If the magazine business is a changing industry then WIRED Magazine is one of the publications that has chosen to evolve. You can now
download WIRED Magazine
toread on your iPad
. Thedigital magazine
features interactive advertisements as well asexclusive videos
and other bonuses not available in print.
Tutorials
#749 / 2010-07-07 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.
We recently talked about QR codes and
what QR codes are used for
. You canscan QR codes
right from your Android phone. In the Android Market, you can find a wide range ofscanning programs for the Android
and many are free. In this episode, we'll give you an example of just one such program.
60-Second App - Apple
#12 / 2010-07-06 10:00:00 / 1:17 min.
There are so many tech toys to remember these days that forgetting a GPS unit is easily excusable. Fortunately for iPhone users, there is an app called
CoPilot Live North America
. This is a handynavigation application
that will help you get from point A to point B with little worry. It can even help you todetour traffic jams
orfind the nearest gas station
!
Tutorials
#683 / 2010-05-03 09:30:00 / 2:25 min.
You put a lot of things on your Android phone including programs, documents, music, photos and plenty more. Like with your computer, it's wise to keep all this data backed up. You can get a little bit of peace of mind for free by
installing MyBackup for your Android phone
!
How to use the iPad video series
#5 / 2010-04-14 09:00:00 / 5:00 min.
Apple has done a fantastic job of attracting developers to its mobile platforms, to the point that there are currently about 150,000 apps available for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. We continue our
how to use the iPad video tutorial series
andiPad new user guide
with a look at browsing and downloading from the App Store.
Tutorials
#281 / 2009-06-25 09:31:00 / 2:25 min.
The Associated Press is known around the world for timely news. If you want to take that AP quality with you on your iPhone, no problem. Just get the
free app, AP News
!
Miss Download
#28 / 2009-05-05 17:00:00 / 3:12 min.
Budgets aren't fun and they aren't sexy. They are, however, completely necessary. Cheryl Porier, AKA Miss Download, takes a look at BankTree Personal Finance and loves how easy, intuitive and relatively painless it can be to track money coming in and money going out.
Breaking news tutorials
#17 / 2009-04-01 08:45:27 / 1:59 min.
Finally, an easy way to get applications on your BlackBerry. The BlackBerry App World store has been much anticipated and now it's open! BlackBerry App World is a cool application for your BlackBerry device that gives you direct access to a wide range of cool and useful applications. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, has demonstrated the rigmarole required to get apps onto your BlackBerry. App World will simplify the process.
Mr. Mobile
#13 / 2009-03-18 17:00:00 / 4:50 min.
Before the Apple App Store, installing an app on your mobile phone was an exercise in geekdom. Now, until BlackBerry catches up and releases its answer to the App Store for BlackBerry users, we still have to install applications the old-fashioned way. However, it's easier than it may seem and there's a whole world of great applications out there for your Storm, Curve or any BlackBerry smartphone.
60-Second App - Apple
The best free iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps, all in one place. 60-Second App takes a one-minute look at the finest paid and free apps in the App Store to separate the best from the rest. The best free iPod Touch games, the best iPad productivity apps, the best iPhone apps to keep you connected.
Before you waste your time and money downloading junk from the App Store, check out our app reviews to get a better idea of what you're in for if you hit the download link.
Before you waste your time and money downloading junk from the App Store, check out our app reviews to get a better idea of what you're in for if you hit the download link.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
Throughout this series we'll show you how to use GarageBand for iPad so that you can start creating your own songs. The iPad's touchscreen interface makes playing the software instruments an interesting experience and plugging in an electric guitar or USB keyboard is possible too.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
Google Maps can be incredibly helpful. Whether you're in a car or on foot, lost in the woods or just looking for a pizza place, Maps can help you to get from point A to point B. Using the built-in GPS and compass (if available), this app comes pre-installed on all Android smartphones and is your handy navigator for whenever you need it.
Expand your iPhone use using myPhoneDesktop
There a great app out there for iPhone users who want to integrate their
iPhone with their desktop
. ThemyPhoneDesktop app for iPhone
allows you to easilysend text, images and URLs
to your iPhone from your computer so you cansave time
typing on your iPhone. You can also use it from any computer running Windows, Linux or Mac OS X.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
In this series we'll show you how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook. The long-awaited tablet from Research in Motion is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from other tablets like the iPad. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.
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