Thanks to a boom in digital health, the smartphone has assumed the role of everything from an ever-present fitness coach to FDA-approved heart monitor. And, as consumers move to mobile platforms, surveys show that more people are not only turning to their mobile devices for health information, they’re quickly imbuing the ...
10 of the Best Apps for Home & Work from 2012
on 12.25.12
If you’re thinking of moving house or changing jobs, 2012 saw a slew of handy apps that could help you in your endeavors. Indeed, The Next Web covered thousands of apps throughout 2012, from nifty new browser extensions, to the latest game-changing Android and iOS apps, but we sifted through the archives and pulled out ...
The 20 Best Android and iOS Apps of 2012
on 12.25.12
Nearly six years after the debut of the iPhone, mobile applications are beginning to mature. The best mobile apps of 2012 – with a few notable exceptions – are more about refined practicality rather than anything revolutionary. So while this year’s list lacks medium-defining breakthroughs like Instagram and Shazam, it ...
12 Apps to Help You Survive the Holidays
on 12.20.12
It's that time of year again — when, instead of worrying about homework assignments and work, you're concerned about running out of gift wrap, finding a ridiculously ugly Christmas sweater and baking an epic Pinterest-worthy party plate. Thankfully for Secret Santas and party hosts everywhere, a treasure trove of holiday ...
NYC Temporarily Approves Taxi Apps
on 12.17.12
With taxi-booking app Hailo killing it in London since its launch in the UK last year, New York would seem like the obvious entry point for the service when it finally landed in the US two months ago…but alas, Boston claimed that accolade. Indeed, it seems there have been a few barriers to entry for Hailo and other ...
Memory Jar App Lets You Store Baby Pictures Digitally
on 12.14.12
A new app has just launched on the App Store, looking to give parents a better way to store memorable photos of their kids. Given the fact that we’re in a digital era, it only makes sense that parents would want to store photos of their children digitally, rather than storing physical photos in drawers, much like my ...
Facebook for Android Gets Turbocharged With Complete Overhaul
on 12.13.12
Apple-loving Facebook users have had it nice for a while. After a massive update back in August, the iOS app saw huge improvements in speed and quality. Basically, Facebook’s mobile app came with a whole lot less awful. On Thursday, the other side of the smartphone-loving world won’t feel so left out. Facebook will ...
Google Maps Returns to iOS With Official App
on 12.12.12
Google has released a native version of its Maps app for the iPhone. It follows Apple's switch to its own map software which stopped Google powering the handset's default app. The move was widely criticised after numerous mistakes were found in Apple Maps's search results. Google's new iPhone app introduces some ...
These iOS Gift Planning Apps Make the Holidays Easier
on 12.9.12
It's time to come out of denial and acknowledge that the holiday shopping season is indeed upon us. And if you're aiming for the traditional December 25 for Christmas, you have just over two weeks left to decide on what to procure for your friends, family, and coworkers. Even if you're the type who avoids gift exchanges ...
Google Launches New Gmail App for iOS
on 12.4.12
A new version of Gmail for iOS is now available. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, Version 2.0 of the app brings with it a new look and feel, which Google hopes will result in a faster, sleeker and easier experience when using the app. New features in the app include updated animations, infinite scrolling in message ...
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