SpeakToIt: A personal assistant for older iPhones, iPads
Siri is hot, but the software is exclusive to the iPhone 4S; iPads, iPod touches and older iPhones need not apply. The situation provides an opportunity for developers on non-Siri devices, and SpeakToIt Assistant, a $1.99 app, is one of these. How does it stack up?
SpeakToIt: A personal assistant for older iPhones, iPads
Siri is hot, but the software is exclusive to the iPhone 4S; iPads, iPod touches and older iPhones need not apply. The situation provides an opportunity for developers on non-Siri devices, and SpeakToIt Assistant, a $1.99 app, is one of these. How does it stack up?
SkyLight project turns iPhones into microscopes
We already knew the iPhone 4S camera was good thanks to its small pixel size and backlit sensor. That's helping the iPhone 4S to become the most used camera on Flickr, and it may help the iPhone 4S become the most used smartphone in a microscope.
7 signs that Android is faltering as iOS strengthens
Based on a growing number of data points, Android's sales dominance may be nearing its apex while iOS is on the rise. Even as a daily user of both an Android smartphone and tablet, I can't deny the facts that Android's future won't rival Android's past.
Need a free day counter? Try D-Day for iOS
Calendar apps are great, but sometimes you need to track how many days until a future event or project. In some cases, you might want to track days from the past. D-Day is a free, simple iOS program that manages both scenarios on iOS devices.
Video: Cloud gaming on the iPad with OnLive
OnLive's game service is already available for Android devices, but there's an iOS version in the works. Here's a hands on demo with the beta client on an iPad, along with the OnLive wireless controller, which I think brings a much better experience than the touchscreen.
2 ways to use a smartphone to log into Google on a PC
After my Gmail account was hijacked last year, I looked into Google's 2-step verification process. It relies on you having your smartphone with you; even when logging in on a PC. Here are two ways to use your smartphone to better protect your Google account access.
Woz loves Android, but iPhone is still good for most
My primary phone is the iPhone. I love the beauty of it. But I wish it did all the things my Android does, I really do. Speaking to Dan Lyons in an article comparing the iPhone to Android devices, Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak points out the [...]
CES Video: Innergie PocketCell powers mobile devices
Innergie just launched its PocketCell portable battery, and sent me a review unit for use at CES. The portable battery and cable system has already saved my hide here at the show and I'll be buying my own as soon as I get back home.
16 predictions for mobile in 2012
As expected, the past year was an exciting one for mobile tech. I did reasonably well on my 2011 predictions, but now it's time to power up the crystal ball and gaze at what 2012 will bring. Here are my 16 predictions for the new year.
Free Android, iOS app wakes you earlier when it snows
Just in time for the northern hemisphere's winter season: An alarm clock application that automatically wakes you earlier in case of frost or snow. Winter Wake-Up is freely available for both Apple iOS and Google Android devices and smartly adjusts your alarm based on weather.
Hearts will race with Wahoo’s BlueHR BT Smart monitor
As the market for Bluetooth 4.0 health monitoring gadgets is about to kick off next year, some companies are wasting no time, announcing products now. Wahoo's new BlueHR heart monitor will debut for $79.99 and uses the low-powered wireless protocol with several existing iPhone 4S apps.
