iPhone apps

Must-have: First Aid App by the British Red Cross

September 18, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

There are lots of cool apps to download for practically any smartphone today. Then there are cool AND useful apps.

The First Aid App by the British Red Cross definitely falls under the second group, and it is something that I believe everyone should download. The First Aid App is totally free – woohoo! – and contains vital information that can help save lives in case of emergency. [Read more…] about Must-have: First Aid App by the British Red Cross

Brooklyn Quality of Life App Makes Reporting Crime Easier

August 17, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

Because 911 is not enough? Maybe, or maybe not.

The Brooklyn Quality of Life app is the brain child of Senator Eric Adams (of Brooklyn). The app was unveiled on Sunday in an effort to make it easier for anyone (with a smartphone and the app installed, of course) to report a crime anonymously. [Read more…] about Brooklyn Quality of Life App Makes Reporting Crime Easier

4 Apps to Help You Deal With Taxes Better

August 9, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

Tax season is never welcome. Well, maybe if you are a tax attorney or an accountant, you will welcome the season. But we all know that there is getting around taxes. There is reason for the popularity of that clichè about taxes and death, after all.

The good news is that there are many ways to prepare for tax season. With the technology available to us, we might as well take advantage of what is there to use.

Enter tax apps. [Read more…] about 4 Apps to Help You Deal With Taxes Better

Getting Divorced? There’s an App for That. Seriously.

June 12, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

I should not have been surprised, really. After all, everyone and their mom is creating a phone app for practically everything. Why not create apps that will help people who are going through the messy process called divorce? [Read more…] about Getting Divorced? There’s an App for That. Seriously.

The Ugly Meter App

April 30, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

They say real friends tell you the truth, no matter how much it may hurt. So how many of your friends tell you if you look good or not? It may or may not be at the top of your list, but I suppose that deep inside – for some people at least – it is an important question that they want answered.

It is rather sad, if you think about it, but yes, there is an app that will give you feedback about your looks. It is called the Ugly Meter. [Read more…] about The Ugly Meter App

Pixeller Allows You to Create Your Own Pixel Art

April 19, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

There’s something about pixel art that does not grow old. Sure, there are many amazing works of art that can blow pixel art out of the water, but the charm of this style has a timeless quality. Not everyone may appreciate pixel art, but if you love it, and you have an iPhone, an iPod Touch, or an iPad, you’ll want to hear about this new pixel art app.

Called Pixeller, the iOS app is basically a paint board which allows you to exercise your creativity and make pixel art wherever you are. [Read more…] about Pixeller Allows You to Create Your Own Pixel Art