This week, we take a hands-on look at the new iOS app Robinhood, a unique, mobile-first take on stock market trading that's poised to be a big hit with millennials.
Even the most ardent Android users may sometimes candidly admit jealousy over some features that are exclusive to the Apple iPhone ecosystem. Besides the App Store, one of those envy-inducing Apple exclusives is how well the iPhone works with Mac computers, especially now with Continuity and Handoff for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.
One of the holy grails of smart software is real time translation -- a concept that has been in the pages of science fiction books for decades, but which is incredibly difficult to actually accomplish. This year it appears that the next generation of translation software is emerging, with one of the chief examples being the new Google Translate app
New Year's is a time when everyone hits the gym, vows to eat right, save money, and accomplish myriad other goals to make their lives better. But will power alone is hardly enough for most to follow through on New Year's resolutions. That's where these apps can help.
Facebook's Creative Labs have come up with an app that's very un-Facebook: anonymous (technically, pseudonymous) chat, in Rooms. For iOS only at the moment, Rooms seeks to rekindle the early Internet phenomenon of strangers on forums, chat rooms, and message boards connecting with each other over common interests.
While most Android users will have to wait a long time to get the new Android 5.0 Lollipop system, there are already some apps available -- redesigned based on Google's new "Material Design" user interface guidelines. Most notably, so far, is a little-known music player that reappeared on the Google Play store last week with a new beautiful minimalist Android L design, called NexMusic.
Looking to make it in Hollywood without all of the real-life risks? Look no further than America's favorite reality show sweetheart, Kim Kardashian, to serve up some glamour in the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game for both iOS and Android devices.
Looking to enjoy Comic Con in New York, the "largest pop culture event on the East Coast?" Chances are you'll have a smartphone with you, meaning you'll want to take advantage of this week's Tap That App Tuesday selection, the handy New York Comic Con (NYCC Mobile) app.
AMAs are Reddit's most popular feature, allowing Redditers to do just as it sounds -- ask somebody anything -- and the app is a great way to get in on the fun.
In honor of football season, in this week's Tap That App, we look at theScore, probably the only sports app you'll ever need to track your favorite sports, teams, and players.
In this week's Tap That App, we take a look at a new video capture app from Instagram called Hyperlapse. You might be understandably skeptical if you haven't heard of it yet, because who needs yet another image capture app from Instagram? Trust us: you and everyone you know will want Hyperlapse.
Foursquare has finally released its upgraded namesake app, after announcing earlier this summer it was splitting its popular location-based social media service into two separate apps. The new Foursquare comes with a completely new look, and some cool new features, provided you trust the company to protect a lot more of your location data.
