Apple’s Amazing “Hyperwall” of 10,800 Apps [VIDEO]
If you want to understand just how huge Apple’s app store ecosystem really is, look no further than the Apple App Store “Hyperwall.” Here at WWDC in San…
7 Ways to Find Amazing New Android Apps
If you are the lucky owner of an Android device, you might struggle from time to time with finding the perfect apps to fit your lifestyle and meet…
Top 8 iPhone Apps for Self-Help
Although serious psychologists sometimes bash self-help books as “vast oversimplifications,” there’s a reason that New York Times’s best seller list includes an entire section of “advice” books. Who…
10 Must-Have Apps for the New iPad Owner
The iPad has finally made its international debut, meaning that thousands and thousands of new users will be enjoying Apple’s latest device over the coming weeks. With…
Google TV: Will You Pay for It? [POLL]
Even more details about Google’s Smart TV service have swept the web as its likely debut approaches. Will it succeed in bringing the web to TVs across the world? We first got word of Google TV in March with rumors that DirectTV and Google were partnering on programming for a set-top box. The picture became […]
Twitterrific for iPad Supports Video/Pic Uploads
We’ve just learned from the good folks at Twitterrific that their iPad app will now include the ability to upload images and videos. Multimedia support is just one feature that makes Twitterrific stand out among iPad Twitter apps — and one feature that will likely keep Twitterrific in many users’ hearts in the event that […]
iPad Gets Custom Install in the Kitchen Cabinet [VIDEO]
The iPad is really starting to get around — not only is it in the car, but now it’s also embedded in the kitchen. Alan Daly custom mounted the “magical” Apple device inside his kitchen cabinet. The headphone jack funnels sound into a MIDI system for audio output duties, and apps like Epicurious turn Daly’s […]
Turn Your iPad into a Moving Landscape With Magic Window
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: Magic Window Quick Pitch: Magic Window turns your iPad into a virtual window […]
Apple’s iAds Could Cost Advertisers $10 Million at Launch [REPORT]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has made it clear that he thinks today’s mobile ads aren’t up to par. However, his company’s solution to it –- iAds –- will come with a hefty price tag; up to $10 million for advertisers that want to be on board for the product’s launch in June. According to The […]
Layar’s Plan to Monetize Augmented Reality
The Layar Augmented Reality Browser apps for the iPhone and Android provide virtual 3D information overlays on top of the real world, as seen from the camera lens of your mobile device. Today the company introduced a content store so that consumers can purchase additional layers of information to add to their dual-world experience. At […]
Firefox for Android Pre-Alpha Released
Early adopters, it’s time to rejoice: Mozilla has officially released the “pre-alpha” of Firefox for Android — aka Fennec. It is available now for testing. The early build, revealed by Mozilla developer Vladimir Vuki?evi?, is part of an effort by Mozilla to test the mobile browser with a broader set of users. In his words, […]
Google Search Unveils Upcoming Hulu App for Android?
Can’t wait for an official Hulu application for your Android device? Perhaps you won’t have to wait too long. If you try searching Google for “Hulu Android” the result from Hulu’s Labs page comes with a description that mentions a “Hulu App for Android devices.” It could be some sort of a weird coincidence, but […]
Twitter Launches Countdown to OAuthcalypse
In 9 weeks, 3 days and some change, Twitter will turn off basic authentication for apps, making OAuth the only way to connect to Twitter applications. The Twitter API team has even launched a countdown to what it calls “OAuthcalypse.” Currently, there are two ways to connect to apps: basic authentication, where you provide your […]
Celebrate Earth Day, Dr. Seuss Style
Just in time for Earth Day, Oceanhouse Media has released two special iPhone and iPad apps based around Dr. Seuss’s classic book, The Lorax. First published in 1971, The Lorax was written by Dr. Seuss to teach children about the value of caring about the environment. Like the other Dr. Seuss apps for the iPhone […]
Twitter to Developers: Attach Any Data You Want to Tweets
Metadata has long been part of Twitter applications. Viewing conversation threads or learning about a user’s location has changed how users interact with content and have provided third party app developers with great opportunities to innovate on Twitter’s platform. Ryan Sarver, Twitter’s director of platform, announced today at Chirp, the Twitter developer conference, that annotations […]