The GigaOM Network: Cleantech | Tech Insider | Gadget Gurus | Online Video | Open Source | Web Life | Research | Live Events | About | Contact

Weekly App Store Picks: October 23, 2009

Written on October 24, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 6 people have commented

The long-awaited weekend has finally arrived and with it comes the opportunity to consider purchasing some shiny new Apple hardware. If you’re looking for a distraction from those wallet-emptying new Apple toys, I suggest you check out my picks from the App Store.
This week’s picks are all about distractions, I’ve selected four apps to take [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: June 20, 2009

Written on June 20, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 1 person has commented

A hand-picked selection of the latest releases for iPhone? Plus, a handy summary of Apple news from the past seven days? We’ve got it all, you lucky person, you.
Despite the deluge of announcements at last week’s WWDC, we’ve had no time to rest this week, either. Indeed, the news hasn’t stopped rolling in, so before [...]

10 Father’s Day Apps for Your #1 Dad

Written on June 19, 2009 by Peter Venero and 12 people have commented

With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, to be exact), we here at TheAppleBlog thought what better gift to get that special father in your life than a thoughtful yet handy iPhone or iPod touch application.
Feeling the cash crunch around this particular time? Not to worry, most of the applications mentioned here are free [...]

Give Good Food to Your Mac: Software Discounts

Written on November 21, 2008 by David Appleyard and 1 person has commented

The idea of a ‘bundle’ promotion is a common occurrence in the Mac software world. The most widely publicized event centered around great deals on indie Mac software is MacHeist. The general idea is that bundling a package of applications together leads to a great deal for you, the user, and also generates a huge [...]