For the longest time whenever I had a thought or idea I'd reach for my trusted pocket Moleskine notebook to jot down my inspiration in detail. Apps like Evernote or iA Writer fill in nicely for larger projects, but for smaller 'napkin scribbles' I prefer using the handy stylus and a few apps optimized for the quick sketch... More

Google Maps has returned to iOS and the great Maps app debacle of 2012 has finally mellowed. Perhaps premature and overly ambitious, many have ditched the built-in map back to Google's trusted geographic guidance. But there are plenty of other mobile mapping options for iOS , Android, and Windows Phone devices vying to help navigate by car, foot, or public transportation. Faced with so many options, how many are reliable? Here are a few suggestions that won't steer you the wrong way. More

My personal assistant (aka my smartphone) keeps me informed and organized. But while the calendar utility that comes standard is functional, I've discovered there is a myriad of more versatile and powerful calendar apps well beyond any phone's stock app. With so many to choose from, I've narrowed it down to some of the best for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8. More

You've survived the holiday season and celebrated the new year with Auld Lang Syne, champagne, and the company of good friends and family. Now that the dust has settled and your feet are planted firmly in 2013, have you considered what you'd like to achieve within the next 12 months? Here are a few apps we've looked into to help you stay on track with 2013's resolutions...
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Trying to decide what to gift tech-savvy friends and family on a budget during the holidays? Looking for something not too expensive, yet considerate at the same time. Since nearly everyone has a smartphone these says, we think apps can be a considerate stocking stuffer, spanning from simply entertaining to truly useful, specific to the user's needs and wants, sure to bring a smile to casual and hardcore smartphone users alike. More

The Holidays provide us with an excellent opportunity to show those close to us just how important they are. Remember, a present shouldn't be about how much you spend, but is a well-thought representation of how much we know and the memories shared with one another. It's believed that technology has created a cold rift between ourselves and everyone around us but we believe that these six apps beg to differ. Smartphones can make purchasing gifts from the heart a seamless affair without detracting from the human element. More

Holiday season means entertaining, which in turn means cooking for others. Whether you're a Food Network star in the making or a microwave reheat-and-serve sort of chef, a cooking app can help in so many ways: step-by-step instructions, colorful inspiring images, timers, grocery lists, and meal planners. Here are some of our favorite apps we've got loaded up while oven is baking and stove simmering... More

It's shouldn't come as a surprise the team dedicated to home tech has an affinity for audio gear, but we'd be the first to admit nothing beats experiencing a favorite band live: an intimate venue, drinks with friends, with your favorite musicians an arm's length away playing loud and clear. Or perhaps you love a stadium show, bigger, brighter and louder. And just like everything else, smartphones are playing are playing a big part in the live music scene, whether it be for hunting down tickets, discovering upcoming shows, or enhancing the music at the event...not to mention all the phone photography happening at shows... More

Windows 8 was released with much fanfare, and there are a ton of different devices launching with the brand new operating system from Microsoft. Whether you're thinking about a Windows tablet, upgrading to a new Windows laptop, or itching to get your hands on a Windows phone, here are some of our favorite Windows 8 devices available today... More

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase "holiday shopping"? If you answered "crowded" and "time-consuming", we certainly sympathize. Allow us to lend a hand by introducing a selection of smartphone apps offering all the satisfaction of getting your holiday shopping list finished without the stress of braving the crowds... More