A few years back I looked forward to checking into my favorite TV shows and movies on GetGlue and seeing how many of my other friends were watching what I was. There’s something to be said about movie and TV tracking apps that build a sense of community, which is why I think GetGlue did
Best iPhone and iPad games of all time: Ally’s picks
There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of games available in the App Store. I’ve played tons of them over the years. Some of those games eventually ended up getting deleted, or moved to the last few pages of my games folder, where they remain for long car or plane rides. However, there are a few
5 reasons I don’t use alternative email apps for iOS anymore
There’s no shortage of great alternative email apps for iPhone, or for the iPad for that matter. In the past year, we’ve seen the introduction of some stellar options such as Spark and even Airmail, which has been my favorite email app for OS X for years. Yet ever since iOS 8 came out, I
How to check iPhone battery life on Apple Watch
While we already know you can check your Apple Watch’s battery life on your iPhone, what about the other way around? Can you check your iPhone’s battery life from your Apple Watch? As it turns out, you can, with the help of one app.
How to scan, sign, and send PDFs on iPhone and iPad
PDF handling on the iPhone and iPad has vastly improved over the last year or so. Not only can you scan documents in as PDFs using the camera, you can even sign documents and send them off to the recipient, and even request the signature of others electronically.
Ultimate guide to iPhone and iPad password managers
As we store more and more of our information digitally, it becomes more important than ever to make sure it’s safe-guarded. Part of that security should always consist of strong and unique passwords. Password manager apps are available not only on the iPhone and iPad, but on Macs and PCs as well. (No, putting your
How to track deals on App Store apps and iTunes content
While I don’t ever mind paying for amazing apps by great developers, who doesn’t like App Store sales — or even better, sales on iTunes movies and music? A few months ago I stumbled on an app called CheapCharts and I’ve been using it ever since to monitor App Store sales on apps I want
How to report cheaters and fake scores via GameCenter
Up until recently, I almost always accepted GameCenter invites from whoever. I like playing games on my iPhone and iPad and always welcome a worthy opponent. However, there are a lot of people out there cheating and faking scores. While I handled some of this by just deleting them, I also realized that there is
Episode 07: App ground zero
Welcome to the special Home screen edition of The App Factor podcast! On this week’s episode Ally, Justin, and Brian discuss their favorite apps and why they get coveted spots on their first, or second Home screen. But we don’t just talk Home screen apps, we also talk about our obsession with organization and why
Best project management apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Project management can get overwhelming quickly, especially if you’re juggling multiple initiatives and deadlines all at once. From keeping your team on track to ensuring there is good communication and planning between you and your client, there are tons of project management apps available in the App Store to help you tackle even the most
6 must-have iPhone and iPad accessories for musicians
iPhones and iPads have become more than just consumption devices in so many different ways. From using an iPad as a virtual cookbook to using it as a portable way to develop a website, the iPad and iPhone are extremely useful in everyday life. One of the biggest categories where these devices have made a huge difference, is music. It’s now possible to take your iPad and use it as a whole collection of amps if you’re a guitar player, or have countless sounds available to you as a piano player, and so much more.
Best charging docks for iPhone and iPad: There are only two
If there’s a single iPhone and iPad accessory I consider myself to be the most picky about, it would be charging docks and stands. While there isn’t a shortage of options, let’s be honest, most of them aren’t that great. They either don’t dock securely or they’re obsolete when a new iPhone or iPad form
