There are many free news apps, but Reuters News Pro offers a breadth of coverage that makes it a winner. Preferences allow you to customize the output of the application to the UK, and the toolbar provides quick access to news, photos, videos and coverage of markets.
cool apps for iphone
Tuesday 29 April 2014
The official Twitter app may lack some of the features found in the likes of Tweetbot, but provide an elegant and simple to use the service environment. Also wheel quickly the new features of the website, such as Connect and Discover views, along with expandable tweets containing photos and videos.
Check out the top 10 applications for the iPhone and iPad Twitter Twitter alternative for applications that we recommend.
Check out the top 10 applications for the iPhone and iPad Twitter Twitter alternative for applications that we recommend.
Comics
In all honesty, Comics is a little awkward compared to using an iPad, but you will not find a better comics experience on an iPhone. The application is free, as are dozens of downloadable comics - and once you run out of them, many more are available for purchase. Reading works on a frame-by-frame automated 'zoom', and is surprisingly useful.
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Wikipanion
The Wikipedia website works fine on iPhones, but a dedicated app is a better bet. Wikipanion is a free program that gives you quick access to sections of articles, article search, viewing options, bookmarking, and the ability to tweet about the strange fact that just unearthed. Also, wonderfully, there are no listings.
Evernote
Customers access the popular Evernote service for storing notes and ideas online are available for many platforms means we expect a ZX Spectrum app to be announced tomorrow. On the iPhone, Evernote is efficient and usable, enabling you to rapidly scan your notes and also create new ones.
Kindle
With iBooks on the iPhone, you may wonder why you should bother with Amazon's Kindle. After all, the application is not as pretty as iBooks, nor is there an integrated store (you buy in Safari and sync purchases to the app). However, Kindle offers a large selection of books compared to Apple applications and the reading experience is great.
Monday 21 April 2014
Around Me
Around Me figures out where you are and lists local stuff - banks, bars, petrol stations and, er, Apple Retail Stores. The dependence of the Google Maps app on information means that there are gaps, but it is nevertheless useful to have installed when in unfamiliar surroundings, and landscape mode 'augmented reality' is funny, if flaky.
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