I’ve never been a huge fan of third-party iPhone keyboards, mainly because of the crappy implementation on Apple’s part. However, I came across one recently called Thingthing Keyboard that actually serves a purpose far more useful than enhancing your typing experience. Instead it focuses on allowing you quick access to content in Instagram, Google Drive, Dropbox, Pocket, and more.
Giving Amazon Prime Music another chance
I’m not completely sold on switching from Rdio to Spotify just yet. I won’t deny Spotify is a great service, but I *really* don’t like their app. Before deciding whether or not I should pay, I figured I would give Amazon Prime Music another shot. I’m a Prime member, so it’s free. I’ve been using it for about a week and a half now, and there’s no denying the service has gotten much better.
Best clipboard manager apps for iPhone and iPad
Do you frequently find yourself repeating the same blocks of text in emails? Or maybe you send certain sets of data, contact information, or links on a regular basis. Text snippet and clipboard apps are lifesavers for anyone that finds themselves doing this. Many of them can not only capture and save from the clipboard, they make your most frequently used selections available in just a swipe.
How to change where screenshots are stored on your Mac
I take a *lot* of screenshots on my Mac. This typically results in my desktop being cluttered with files I don’t really need to be there once I’m done with them. That’s why I decided to change the location where screenshots are stored. My desktop is now clean and I still have quick access via a *folder* on my desktop. Here’s how you can do the same:
How to move your music library and playlists from Rdio to Spotify
Rdio will be shutting down for good at the end of the year. It’s been my streaming music of choice for an incredibly long time and I’m really sad to see it go. Since I won’t be taking Apple Music seriously any time soon, I’m heavily considering Spotify. As it turns out, a service called Byedio has already been set up to help you get all your music and playlists automatically transferred from Rdio to Spotify.
Episode 01: The Not-So-Smart Keyboard
The App Factor Podcast is here! In episode 01 we talk about the iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, what apps and accessories we’re currently using, and tips for developers who want to better market their app.
Best Black Friday app and iTunes sales for 2015
Black Friday isn’t just for retail stores and Amazon, you can also snag a lot of great deals on apps, music, movies, and more. We’ve been watching the App Store for a few days now and apps are already going on sale for Black Friday.
2015 holiday gift guide: For the iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners on your list
Need some holiday shopping ideas for the iPhone, iPad, or Mac user in your life? From new gadgets and accessories to digital gifts such as apps and books, we have some great recommendations that should fit any budget. These are our top picks for our 2015 holiday gift guide!
How to automatically calculate aspect ratios on iPhone
If you’re a developer, designer, or photographer, you probably spend quite a bit of time trying to calculate aspect ratios. If you have an iPhone, x2y can do all that for you automatically.
How to quickly get rid of junk mail with a single iPhone app
If you’re looking for a better way to manage email subscriptions and junk mail, your life is about to get a whole lot better. Unroll.me is a new iPhone app that lets you quickly triage and manage all your subscriptions. When I first scanned my iCloud inbox, Unroll.me found over 70 subscriptions and items it considered *junk*. In less than 10 minutes, I was able to condense those into daily digests, or get rid of them altogether.
3D Touch tips: Using Launch Center Pro as a media controller
While some apps haven’t quite figured out best use cases for 3D Touch just yet, there are a [handful of apps that have gotten it right. One of those apps is Launch Center Pro, which lets you choose what apps you get access to through 3D Touch actions. I’ve chosen to take advantage of this by using it as a way to launch my most used media apps; Rdio (RIP), Sonos, Music.app, and Pandora. By doing this, I’ve freed up 4 additional spaces on my first Home screen for other apps.
How to transfer notes from Evernote to Apple Notes
After the launch of iOS 9 and El Capitan, I started giving the built-in Notes app some serious consideration. However, the sheer amount of notes I already had saved in Evernote over the years held me back. A few weeks ago while skimming my RSS feeds, I found an easy way to transfer notes from Evernote to iCloud notes.
