Category: App of the Week

App of the Week: Anchor aims to be the Twitter of audio sharing

by Clare McGrane on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 at 11:42 am 2 Comments

The rise of social media has given us unbridled access to an endless world of text, images, links, hashtags, and videos. But one form of media isn’t on the same… Read More

App of the Week: Habitica conquers personal monsters by making to-do lists a role-playing game

by Clare McGrane on September 17, 2016September 17, 2016 at 11:17 amComment

There are hundreds of productivity apps out there, with complex tools that promise to help users get their to-do lists and long-term goals in order. But personally, I’ve never found any of… Read More

App of the Week: Hear My Voice connects you directly to the political process

by David Schwartz on September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 at 11:43 am1 Comment

Tired of your friends complaining about a “rigged” system? Tired of seeing them post political memes, articles, and videos day after day? Are you that person everyone is tired of? Either… Read More

App of the Week: Picniic aims to get your family life in order

by David Schwartz on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 at 9:44 amComment

This week’s App of the Week is designed to move family management off the fridge and onto the phone or tablet. Picniic is a family organizer, an “operating system for your home,”… Read More

App of the Week: Globespinning creates shareable itineraries to help travelers plan great trips

by David Schwartz on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 at 1:23 pmComment

Planning the perfect vacation just got a little easier. Globespinning, a free app that launched to travelers worldwide on July 9, allows users to create beautiful and organized travel itineraries that are… Read More

App of the Week: Incredibly immersive Pokémon Go changes the game

by David Schwartz on July 8, 2016July 9, 2016 at 11:29 am 2 Comments

The highly anticipated and incredibly immersive new Pokémon Go is poised to take smartphone gaming to a whole new level. As an intern tasked with finding out what it takes to become… Read More

App of The Week: Microsoft’s ‘Word Flow’ adds swipe-to-text functionality to iPhone

by David Schwartz on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 at 1:21 pm 3 Comments

Word Flow is a fully customizable, super fast, swipe-to-text keyboard that allows iOS users to type easily and efficiently with one hand. A Microsoft Garage project, it’s meant in part to… Read More

App of the Week: Triller is an easy-to-use, instant music video maker

by David Schwartz on June 24, 2016June 25, 2016 at 6:39 pmComment

Triller is the app for anyone who has ever wished their life was a music video. It’s free, easy to use, a lot of fun, and perhaps more pragmatic than… Read More

App of the Week: Vrse brings virtual reality videos to any iOS or Android device

by James Risley on April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 at 4:10 pm 2 Comments

Virtual reality is the most exciting technology since the birth of the smartphone, and while consumer headsets are now available, most are expensive and require an even more expensive computer to… Read More

App of the Week: MightyTV finds the next show you’ll fall in love with

by James Risley on April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 at 10:55 amComment

Finding your next favorite TV show can be a challenge. Sure, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon all have built-in recommendation engines, but you’ll often just see the same shows suggested over… Read More

App of the Week: HopPlotter helps you plan pub crawls and cross-country brewery tours

by James Risley on April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 at 1:55 pmComment

The explosion of craft breweries in recent years has been great for beer lovers, but in an era when many people have a fear of missing out (online or IRL) many… Read More

App of the Week: Turn your Live Photos into shareable videos with ImgPlay

by James Risley on March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 at 1:07 pm1 Comment

Apple’s Live Photos are great, letting you capture little snippets of audio and moving images with every photo you take. For someone who takes a ton of photos but hardly… Read More

App of the Week: SideChef is like GPS for the kitchen

by James Risley on March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 at 3:49 pmComment

GPS has changed the way we drive. No longer do you have to closely analyze a map before heading out to a new destination; just punch in the address, make sure… Read More

App of the Week: Totago connects users to custom hikes using public transportation

by James Risley on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 at 10:34 am 2 Comments

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re surrounded by wilderness. But increasing traffic and terrible drivers mean that getting to those sites can be a pain. With this week’s App of the Week,… Read More

App of the Week: This app lets you tap into the Twitter hivemind for restaurant reviews

by James Risley on February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 at 5:12 pm1 Comment

Let’s say you’re in a new city, ready for lunch, and you’re not sure where to go. Sure, you could open up the local alt-weekly’s dining section for some authentic… Read More

App of the Week: Tame your cat craving with Neko Atsume, aka Kitty Collector

by Clare McGrane on January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 at 8:14 amComment

If you like cats, or own a cat, or aren’t sure how you feel about cats but still appreciate how cute they can be, Neko Atsume may be the app… Read More

App of the Week: You Must Build A Boat, and fight some monsters, in this RPG match-3 game

by James Risley on January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 at 10:12 amComment

I’ve never actually played Candy Crush, but I’ve gained a basic understanding of what makes it so popular by watching over people’s shoulders on public transit. I can see the… Read More

App of the Week: Slide lets you create faux-3D GIFs with just a slide of your phone

by James Risley on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 at 2:57 pmComment

Every major social network now lets you post videos, but not every photographic situation is improved by video. With this week’s App of the Week, you can add a little depth to… Read More

App of the Week: BookWhiz rewards kids for reading with custom prizes

by James Risley on December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 at 8:00 amComment

Getting kids to read amidst distractions like TV and the internet can be tough. But a new app from Bellevue, Wash.-based BookWhiz Media lets parents set up rewards for reading, and… Read More

App of the Week: MyBusVue helps parents track school bus routes

by James Risley on November 20, 2015November 19, 2015 at 7:18 pmComment

In today’s connected world — where you can track an Uber to your door — many parents are clueless about when their children will get home from school. And with… Read More

App of the Week: Swipe to unsubscribe with Unroll.me’s new Tinder-like email app

by James Risley on November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 at 4:49 pmComment

I love newsletters. Not only do they bring all the top news right into my inbox for reading anywhere, but there’s also a newsletter for just about every one of… Read More

App of the Week: As Microsoft sunsets Sunrise, this pricey calendar app is the smartest replacement

by James Risley on November 5, 2015April 9, 2017 at 12:15 pm 3 Comments

Right now, Sunrise is probably the best all-around calendar app available. It has a clean, clear design and works just about anywhere. But the sunsetting of Sunrise is on the horizon,… Read More

App of the Week: Update your glasses or contacts prescription without leaving your house

by James Risley on October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 at 2:10 pm1 Comment

The tricorder is still a little ways off, but today’s computers can significantly cut down on the time you spend visiting doctors. This week’s App of the Week eliminates the… Read More

App of the Week: NetNewsWire gets a makeover for the latest Apple devices

by James Risley on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 at 6:24 pmComment

NetNewsWire has been around for a while. Before Google Reader, Flipboard or Apple News, many users who wanted to subscribe to updates from a website used RSS software. NetNewsWire was the RSS reader… Read More

App of the Week: Swipe your way to a better picture with Snapseed, Google’s powerful photo editor

by James Risley on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 at 4:17 pmComment

Every year, smartphones get better and better cameras capable of capturing more and more detail. But any good photographer knows that getting the right shot is just part of creating… Read More

App of the Week: News360 brings you quick news summaries with help from Apple’s 3D Touch

by James Risley on October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 at 3:25 pmComment

Despite working for a news site, I still struggle to keep up with the news. With more and more content created every day and the rise of the click-bait headline,… Read More

App of the Week: Headspace finds your Zen in a smartphone app

by James Risley on October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 at 11:32 amComment

Your smartphone might not be the first place you turn when looking to find inner peace, but Headspace does a remarkable job of teaching the power of meditation through an app.… Read More

App of the Week: Launch actions, not apps, with this killer iOS widget

by James Risley on September 23, 2015September 23, 2015 at 3:33 pm1 Comment

I’ve got the new iPhone 6s on preorder for Friday, and one of the features I’m most excited about is 3D Touch, which, among other things, allows users to jump… Read More

App of the Week: InboxVudu cuts through inbox clutter to find all the emails that need your attention

by James Risley on September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 at 12:31 pmComment

The death of email is a common trope of technology reporting for time immemorial. With options like Google Chat, Slack, Dropbox, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, it seems like email could… Read More

App of the Week: Outrun ghosts and a glitch in this endlessly scrolling Pac-Man update

by James Risley on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 at 2:46 pmComment

Those of you who were really great at Pac-Man may know of the level 256 glitch. Due to limitations in the game’s coding, when players got to level 256 of… Read More

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