iPhone Apps

Recall: Never Miss a Book/Album/Movie Release

There are new movies, books, TV shows, and albums coming out every week. The worst feeling is when you want to see a movie, but you space on it, and before you know it, it’s not even in the theaters anymore. Without a a reminder—in the form of an app called Recall—you might forget something…

This App Will Give Any iPhone NSA-Grade Encryption Powers

Privacy is becoming something that is more and more valued as technology seeps deeper into our lives, but is harder and harder to find in pure form. But as Buzzfeed’s Russell Brandom points out, when you have two ex-Navy Seals and a cryptology legend working on an iPhone app called Silent Circle, privacy suddenly just…

The Best Fitness App

Staying fit is important. Even if it seems enjoyable to lie on the couch devouring hours of HBO Go on your iPad, the truth is, when you’re exercising, you’re happier—there are plenty of scientific studies to back it up. The good news: Gadgets can fit in with your gym routine. With the right apps, they…

Jetsetter‘s been updated for Passbook, joining our running list of Passbook-compatible apps.

WineRatings+: Wine Info for the Oenophile and Wine Idiot Alike

I know people who buy wine based on the label design because they know nothing about wine. And by people I mean myself, which is what makes Wine Spectator’s Wine Ratings+ app incredibly handy. What does it do? Gives you reviews of around 300,000 wines. Imparts you with a viticultural education by showing you how…

The Paris Review: The Stalwart Lit Mag Goes Digital

Ok, really. What publication doesn’t have an iOS app at this point? Today legendary quarterly lit mag The Paris Review joined the fray. What does it do? Pretty much what you’d expect from an iPad/iPhone publication—gives you the latest issue of the Paris Review as well as back issues and archived content. Why do we…

Bad Piggies, FixYa, and More

It’s the end of the week, which means it’s time for another grab bag of the best apps of the week. Reach inside and you’ll find a photo taking tool, a couple of games, and much more. Vapp: Sometimes you don’t want to press any buttons to take a picture. At those special, shaky hands…

We’re Messing With Manga-Camera Instead of Working (Show Us Yours!)

It’s Friday afternoon, we’re tired, we need a drink(s), and our boss has peaced from the office. So rather than working, we’re playing with Manga-Camera. Look at Kyle Wagner! Isn’t he so kawaii? He is the best model. Download this free app, shirk your responsibilities, and have a great weekend. https://gizmodo.com/the-one-about-the-las-vegas-per-diem-updated-5875345 Seriously, Manga-camera is silly…

Vapp: Snap Pics With Your Voice

For whatever reason, sometimes you need to be able to take a picture hands-free. In those cases, you can try Vapp. What does it do? Responds to sounds to take pictures automatically, without the press of any buttons. Why do we like it? Because sometimes your hands are shaky. And sometimes you stand close to…

FixYa: DIY Solutions for All Your Electronics

Calling tech support is generally just about the worst thing you could put yourself through. Since you’re not a masochist, you can avoid the pain with FixYa, an app tells you how to repair your broken belongings. What does it do? Gadget on the fritz? It will give you short, easy solutions for fixing the…

This Fog of World App Might Be the Funnest App I’ve Seen in a Long Time

Imagine a world that’s not completely and totally explored yet—sort of like in Warcraft where the unexplored terrain is dark because your character never went there. It exists in real life too. It’s the own world you live in. You haven’t seen everything or been everywhere so this app, Fog of World, makes the places…

Early Detection Plan: Know Your Risk For Breast Cancer

PSA: October is breast cancer awareness month, so it’s a good opportunity to make sure you’re up to date on your exams. Early Detection plan is a free iPhone app that will help you do just that. What does it do? Reminds you to do self-exams and tips you when it’s time to for your…

The New Essential Apps September 2012

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! If you want to jump to see the best apps in a specific platform, click here: iPhone | Android | iPad The…

Gyft: Send Gift Cards From Your iPhone

You give a friend a thoughtful gift certificate for their birthday, but how do you know it’s not going to sit in a drawer forever and just end up expiring? It’s not for lack of gratitude, but because those plastic cards are easy to forget about. Gyft is an app that gifting a whole lot…

Instagram now looks not-ugly on an iPhone 5. Huzzah! [TNW]

Wedding Party: Get the Smartphone Pics Your Photographer Missed

At my cousin’s wedding a few days ago, the hosts asked us all to use an app called Wedding Party to collect the guests’ smartphone pics taken during the event. Now, a few days later, I have a stream of photos shot by dozens of family members at the event. The couple hired a photographer,…

Got a New iPhone 5? Here Are the Best Apps to Download

Hey you! With the aluminum, super tall iPhone 5. It’s really freaking light, isn’t it? That Lightning connector is freakishly small too, huh? But you know what makes the iPhone really SHINE? Apps. Apps. Apps. There’s a billion of ’em in the app store but here are the apps we think are the best. Go…

Garmin Navigon, Skitch, and More

With the iPhone 5 going on sale today and iOS 6 out of the gate, tons of new iOS apps are getting updated and even more new titles are being released. Accordingly, we’ve got a some fresh ones for you—a navigation aid, drawing app, and more. Garmin Navigon: Apple maps in iOS6 are god awful…

Garmin Navigon: An App To Dry Your iOS 6 Navigation Tears

Apple’s Maps app is horrifying—in its apocalyptic world, the Statue of Liberty is no more, the Brooklyn Bridge is blown out, and everything is awful. Desperately searching for an alternative? Conveniently enough, Garmin has getting ready to release a huge update to its iOS navigation app, Navigon. https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-3d-maps-are-an-apocalyptic-horror-show-5944672 What does it do? It gets you…

The Best Public Transit Apps for iOS 6 (Since Apple Maps Doesn’t Have It)

As you may have noticed, the transition from Google Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 6 means that the navigation software is now without public transportation data, and that really sucks. Apple’s fix for the immediate future is to push you to third-party apps, but knowing where to start can be a daunting task. To…