With its latest release of 1Password, AgileBits has taken user feedback to heart and really enhanced an already great product: a total overhaul of the look and feel and user interface makes it much easier to use. Read more »
As a follow-up to Tank Hero, Tank Hero Laser Wars is a puzzle game with a twist. You control an armored tank equipped to remove all enemy tanks from the battlefield. But the battle takes place in a locked room. Read more »
The graphics of the game are stunning. It is amazing how much action is happening on one screen all at the same time. It’s a great game to get you adrenaline pumping and your fingers punching this weekend. Read more »
Galaxy on Fire 2 is a third-person, flight-based shooter that works well on all Apple platforms. You can save your game’s progress to iCloud so you can continue playing out the adventure from wherever you choose. Read more »
Do you want to buy a gift card for the Apple Store or for iTunes? Or maybe an Amazon card would be better. It all depends on what the gift recipient is likely to buy. We break down your options. Read more »
The original version of iTunes Match was a huge hassle when it came to uploading and matching my iTunes library to Apple’s iTunes in the cloud. I tried again this year to see what, if anything, about the experience had improved. Read more »
Deer Hunter Reloaded is a first-person, sharp shooting game that places you on the hunt for big game. The iOS and OSX game’s 3D graphics and realistic sound effects make this an authentic hunting-simulation game. Read more »
Google is said to be working on a new Maps app for iOS. But even if they do make one, and Apple approves it, having a Google Maps app on your device will not bring back the same Maps experience the you had in the past. Read more »
No, you are not crazy, and your Google contacts are not somehow missing in iOS. It just that there is more than one way to set up your Google Mail service on your iOS and OS X devices. Here’s a quick explanation how. Read more »
Pocket Planes is a simulation game where you decide how passengers and cargo are moved from airport to airport. Starting out small and efficient, you quickly learn how fast things can get out of control as you strive control the world, one airport at a time. Read more »
From creating a zombified avatar to ghost-o-meters to an app to disguise your voice, there are plenty of iOS apps available this year for free or small purchase to get you into the Halloween spirit. Read more »
The physics in the game seem to be very real and is consistently applied throughout the game. Take some time this weekend and teach yourself through trial and error the basics of bridge building with Bridge Constructor. Read more »
The cut-out graphics are bright and cheerful, as are the sound effects and music score. The controls are responsive and easy to learn. Kumo Lumo is fun little game that is sure to lure you in for an hour or two the first time you play. Read more »
AirAttack for Mac, iPhone and iPad brings old-school arcade-style gaming into the modern handheld age with a top-down air combat shooter you can touch. What really sets this game apart from others in this genre is it stunning 2D-graphics and assortment of responsive gameplay controls. Read more »
Apple just extended a free offer of 20GB of iCloud storage to newly transitioned MobileMe subscribers until next year. But there are some big differences in how data from all your devices — iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — is stored in the new service. Read more »
With the release of iOS 6, Apple has accordingly updated many of its homebrewed mobile apps. Here is a look at how the software upgrade has improved the Find My Friends app, and how you can use it to track your friends’ locations. Read more »
It is the weaving in and out of each different mode of the game that keeps you engaged and the gameplay fresh in Horn. The story unfolds at a welcome pace and there are plenty of hidden elements in the village to award the curious adventurer. Read more »
The one big omission in Apple’s reimagined Podcasts app is the ability to organize and create playlists for your podcasts. If this feature is still important to you, you may want to consider one of these third-party alternatives. Read more »
Apple updated its Find My iPhone app last week with some helpful new features. Here’s a primer on how to locate and keep track of all your various Apple devices using the service. Read more »
In the past, you may have considered swapping out the SIM cards to swap numbers during an upgrade. The iPhone 5 uses a nano-SIM card, however, and the older SIM card that comes with previous model iPhones will not fit. Read more »
iOS 6 isn’t just for the iPhone. Apple included some fun new features in its new mobile operating system, available today, for iPad users. Here’s a look at the new stuff you’ll get: Siri, a clock app, FaceTime everywhere, Facebook integration and more. Read more »
This Risk-like strategy game has been available on Mac OS X but is now on iOS. If you are not at first impressed by the custom game maps, you will be by the level of control you have over the in-game artificial intelligence. Read more »
Pocket Trucks is a side-scrolling physics-based racing game that looks as if it is taking place somewhere in Toy Story. Your vehicle looks like something you’d find in the toy aisle, while the course is more of a puzzle than a traditional race track. Read more »
Java doesn’t come pre-installed for on OS X as it once did. You may have manually installed it, but it’s likely that besides a few web sites and an occasional piece of software you may want to run, you don’t really need Java on your Mac. Read more »
Knowing family members’ schedules is useful, but it’s also a way to stay connected. There is more than one way to keep an entire family up to date with the various events in our lives. Here are three techniques an iCloud-using family can use. Read more »
With the adoption of iPads, tablets and smartphones into our work flow instead of just sitting at a laptop computer here are five categories of apps positioned well for becoming a fundamental part of our day to day work environment in this mobile era. Read more »
Osmos is an iPhone, iPad and Mac physics-based puzzle game that obeys Isaac Newton’s laws of motion as well as Henri Dutrochet’s osmosis. If the exacting adherence to physics doesn’t impress you, the stunning graphics and subdued original soundtrack will in this long weekend’s top pick. Read more »
With the pixel-dense Retina display on the new MacBook Pro, some older applications will appear to be a bit fuzzy around the edges. Here are some apps that are Retina-ready, tips for where to find more, and an explanation of the hurdles developers face. Read more »
Games for the Weekend is a weekly feature aimed at helping you avoid doing something constructive with your downtime. Each Friday we’ll be recommending a game for Mac, iPhone or iPad that we think is awesome. Here is one cool enough to keep you busy until […] Read more »
Despite its playful appearance, this game is true to the shooter genre and will certainly have you on edge from the first moment you pull the trigger. And once you have mastered the art of killing zombies, you can try your hand at going head to head with other online players. Read more »
Browsing YouTube for the latest music, downloading, converting and uploading to back to Google Play is the updated version of listening to the radio, hearing a song for the first time, and adding it to your music collection directly from the radio. Read more »
Hunters 2 is a turn-based space strategy game with a whole lot of attention to detail. As a follow-up to Rodeo Games’ first game, this edition builds on all of the features that made the original Hunter game such a great success. Read more »
What really draws you in is the speed of the 3D environment, the detail of the in-game elements, and the nostalgic familiarity of the gameplay. This may well be one of the games you keep on your device longer than just a weekend or two. Read more »
True to the theme of paper airplanes, your online battlefield is situated in the most common of surroundings: Tabletops, sandboxes and even the front lawn. Your weapons are also fit for such playful activities as spitting spit balls, shooting rubberbands, and setting off firecrackers. Read more »
Perhaps you have a fast broadband connection, but there are times when it’s more useful to have a means to install OS X from an external source. Here’s a quick guide to creating a USB installer for OS X Mountain Lion. Read more »
Whether you are upgrading from an older version of OS X, or you are switching from a PC to a Mac, you’ll want to know how to do each of the following 10 things once you have Apple’s new OS X Mountain Lion software installed. Read more »
With every major upgrade of OS X, there will be questions: When should I upgrade, why should I upgrade, will the upgrade work for me, and what should I expect? With the recent release of OS X Mountain Lion, we answer these questions and more. Read more »
Tentacle Wars is a real-time strategy game where your fingers are the only weapon to fight off a deadly alien disease. With an original game soundtrack and graphics optimized for a Retina display, you will become immersed in biological warfare at the cellular level. Read more »
Trainyard is an iOS puzzle game that excels on all levels. You can play in a few minutes as you stand in line or wait for a meeting to begin. It’s Retina-display ready and the developer has taken the time to create a color-blind mode. Read more »
Paper Monsters is a classic 2D side-scrolling platform game by Crescent Moon Games and Robots Vs Wizards for iOS devices and the Mac. The graphics are what make this game visually stunning to behold. Read more »
