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Gmail Offline and mobile web app get refreshed UI

, Mar 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google released a new version of Gmail on iOS back in December, bringing with it a new redesign that gave the app a more modern feel. Other features like improved search and integration with Google Calendar were also a big hit. However, the company never bothered to offer the same features in the Gmail mobile web app or in offline mode, until now. Read The Full Story

Fantastical for iOS updates with time zones, event invites, UI tweaks

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

One of our favorite apps for iOS of 2012, Fantastical, received quite a substantial update today. The app now comes with support for time zones, multiple alerts for events, event invites, as well as a slew of small user interface tweaks that make navigation a lot easier and quicker. Flexibits, the developing team behind the new app, announced version 1.1 earlier this morning. Read The Full Story

Twitter updates mobile app with improved search, video support changes

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Twitter has updated its mobile app for both iOS and Android with a few improvements, as well as some subtractions. The company improved the app's search results, where Twitterers will see more topic and user suggestions for search queries, which are based on what's happening in real time. Twitter also removed support for several video sharing services on the mobile app. Read The Full Story

Google+ updates with larger cover photos, new “Local reviews” tab

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google has been working hard to keep its Google+ social network going strong, and the company announced a few small updates today that make for some big changes, literally. Google+ now offers larger cover photos, which can be displayed at 16:9 when fully viewed, and the service supports up to a 2120 x 1192 resolution for cover photos. Read The Full Story

Google Maps for iOS updates with Google Contacts, local search improvements

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google Maps for iOS received its first major update today. Google Contacts are now integrated into the app, so it'll now show your contacts' addresses on the map when you search for their name. Plus, local search results have been improved, allowing users to narrow down options by choosing from categories like restaurants, etc. Read The Full Story

PSA: Chrome for iOS update crashes on jailbroken devices

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Yesterday, Google released an update to its Chrome web browser for most of the major platforms, including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. However, it appears that a lot of users have been experiencing crashing issues with the new update on iOS, including many of our readers, as well as myself. It turns out that the update doesn't quite work well on jailbroken iDevices. Read The Full Story

Google Chrome updated on Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android

, Mar 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today is a big day for Google's Chrome web browser. It received an update on four major platforms, including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. While Windows and Linux users aren't getting huge updates for their versions of Chrome, both iOS and Android are getting their own new features that they'll definitely enjoy. Read The Full Story

YouTube for iOS updates with “send to TV” feature

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

The YouTube app for iOS updated today with a cool new feature that allows your iOS device to pair with a select number of smart TVs and set-top boxes in order to push videos from your device to the television. YouTube says it's just another way they're working to make it "super easy to watch YouTube on any screen." The update is available now. Read The Full Story

Yelp for iOS updates with improved iPad business page, social features

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Yelp updated its iOS app to even version 6.5, and it comes with a healthy amount of new features that users should enjoy. For starters, the business page on the iPad is streamlined with easier and quicker access to business hours, menu items, and phone numbers. The new update also makes the Yelp's search more social by showing which of your friends are checked in to businesses right from the search results page. Read The Full Story

Amazon optimizes Cloud Player for iPad, warns users of Kindle iOS update

, Feb 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

Amazon has pushed out a couple of updates to its mobile apps today, one of which is a native, optimized version of Cloud Player on the iPad that comes with a new look and a new setting to adjust cache size. Furthermore, the company pushed out an update for the Kindle iOS app, but due to ebooks being deleted upon updating the app, Amazon is warning users not to update. Read The Full Story

Spotify for iOS updates with overhauled interface

, Feb 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

You may remember when Spotify for Android received a big overhaul during the summer last year. This time around, iOS is getting the same treatment. At first glance, it may look like the app didn't see a huge UI improvement, but a few new features were added that make all the difference when it comes to navigating around the music-streaming app. Read The Full Story

Twitter for Windows Phone updates with new look, live tile support

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

In the past, Twitter wasn't giving as much love to its Windows Phone app is it was to its Android and iOS offering. However, that changed today. The social media service has updated its Windows Phone app with a new design that "brings the app in line with other Twitter apps," and introduced some new features that make it easier to share and discover content. Read The Full Story
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