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Watermark FX for Mac can help you protect your images
If you're a photographer who posts images on the web, check out the Mac app Watermark FX (US$4.99). It lets you add copyright symbols, logos or any text to your photos, one at a time or in batches. In...
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PDF Converter Pro for Mac: A versatile tool for PDF files
PDF Converter Pro (US$34.99, currently on sale in the Mac App Store) is a powerful multifunction tool for converting and tweaking PDF files. The app has a wide variety of conversion options and is...
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Electric Slide is an excellent presentation sharing app with unique features
It's not often I test an app that leaves me inspired about its possibilities. That's been the case with Electric Slide. This free app (restrictions described below) lets you give a presentation using...
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Wrapframe for iOS will give new life to your photos
I've taken a look at several collage apps for iOS, and have been pleased with them. Having said that, Wrapframe (US$1.99) comes with some fresh ideas and more than a hundred templates to allow you to...
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Sports Feed for iPhone is simple and quick
I have two folders of sports-related apps on my iPhone. Lately, however, I find myself frequently using Sports Feed, a free iPhone app that gives me a quick overview of scores and the latest sports...
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Fotor Photo Editor for Mac is capable and free if you act quickly
Photo editing on a Mac presents a dilemma for budget-conscious consumers. Photoshop is high-end and expensive. iPhoto is affordable, but its editing tools are rudimentary. There are still plenty other...
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Scout for iPhone adding 3d building and crowd-sourced traffic info later this...
Telenav today announced some major enhancements to its free Scout navigation app. Of note, 3D buildings and landmarks are included in the upcoming update, along with significant improvements to the...
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Telenav is offering car companies an embedded navigation system that links to...
One of the problems with using an iPhone or other smartphone for navigation is the screen size. Manipulating the phone while driving can be a serious distraction. To address this shortcoming -- and...
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iPhones will play a big part in the upcoming automotive revolution
I just spent a few days in San Francisco attending a conference sponsored by Telenav, one of the leaders in navigation and services in both the automotive and smartphone worlds. Much of what is...
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Ballpark Weather for iPhone is handy and timely
What could be more helpful during baseball season than a weather app aimed at conditions around your local ballpark? Ballpark Weather comes to the rescue with all sorts of helpful information to make...
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This weekend's Lyrid meteor shower: Four iOS apps that can help you watch it
If you're a meteor maven or stargazer, this is the weekend for one of the year's best meteor showers, the Lyrids. The Lyrids come to maximum strength April 21-22, which for those of us in North...
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Aviary is a potent free photo editor for iOS
I'm always on the lookout for another good photo editor so I can finish my images in the field and Aviary for iOS certainly qualifies. This free editor (with the usual option for in-app purchases) has...
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Chimani releasing new national park apps and an option for augmented reality
We've said good things about the Chimani apps before. With National Park Week starting today, Chimani has released additional free national park guides, including Grand Teton, Glacier, Olympic,...
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DirecTV prepping voice search app for this summer
Help is on the way. DirecTV has been demoing a new app, due out in beta this summer, that will let you search using voice for your desired programs or movies. You can use an actor's name, a show title...
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WebStart for Mac lets you create a customized home page
WebStart is a US$0.99 utility in the Mac App Store that lets you customize a browser home page with frequently used links, like search engines, news or weather. Yes, you can just use standard...
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Fotopedia Reporter for iPad lets you create and share your photo stories
Fotopedia Reporter is a unique, free iPad app that I would describe as a socially aware, digital coffee table book that lets you see and share photos that tell stories. The stories can be travel...
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Horizon Calendar for iOS keeps improving with unique features
The iOS Calendar app is pretty basic, but for a lot of people, it gets the job done. If you're left wanting more, take a look at Horizon Calendar, which is US$1.99 in the App Store. We've taken a look...
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GateGuru for iPhone has been updated and greatly improved
I've been a fan of GateGuru since I first tried it in 2010. It's a travel app for the iPhone that provides a plethora of information of flights, airlines and airports. It's great having all of that in...
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Osito wants to be Google Now for iOS, a bit too late
Osito is a free iPhone app that tries to do what Google Now has done for Android phones (and now the iPhone), which is provide a time- and location-aware app that supports your daily schedule with...
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Nest updates iOS app and adds notifications
The popular Nest Thermostat has updated its internal software to version 3.5, and pushed out a new iOS app to control it. Most people should have had their thermostats updated automatically at some...
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