While the thought of using typical programming language in everyday life may seem like a geeky thing to do, in all actuality the service offered by IFTTT.com is an amazing one. Think over the past few events that have happened to you. Can you simplify them to a simple if-then statement? I bet you can. For example, “If it’s raining outside, then I need an umbrella.” or “If the Samsung Galaxy Tab goes on sale for $350, then I will buy it.” If This; Then That works helps by making these statements completely automated. (more…)

One of the major inconveniences of paperless billing is that with no reminders set up, payments can often be forgotten. Manilla aims to set this straight by working with a number of providers and financial institutions so you can have a quick glance of your balance across all of your accounts, as well as see upcoming bills that are due. Good thing is, it has iPhone and Android app options too.

In some instances, assigning a service to Manilla will initiate paperless billing for that service and all reminders will be sent through the service to alert you through your email. The handy Manilla app for both iPhone and Android makes checking your balance and finding out when your next bill is due a breeze. (more…)

If you’ve ever been to a convention of any note, one of the first things you do when you get home is sort through the many business cards you’ve collected over the course of a few days. This used to be a hassle, but thankfully there’s a new iPhone app, CardFlick on the horizon that aims to help you sort through your business cards, keep them organized, and design a stunning digital business card of your own.  (more…)

One of the iOS features that many Android users cite missing is the ability to create a passcode in order to unlock their phones. This can be great if you don’t want someone gaining access to your device, but not everything on your device is particularly sensitive. Seal solves this problem for Android users by an application specific lock that can be either a password or a gesture. (more…)

Customization is one of the best ways to make our electronics our own. Modern smartphones come with several features that make this possible, including supporting contact avatars, live wallpapers, and custom ringtones. The only problem with customizing your iPhone with contact pictures and new wallpapers is that the iTunes interface leaves more than a little to be desired. This is where EnSoul comes in to help you crop, resize, and create images for your iPhone with a snap. This images can be assigned as contact photos or wallpapers. EnSoul works with variety of online photo services plus the images on your local drive. (more…)

HTML5 is quickly becoming the web standard for amazing interactions on the Internet, but little has been done to bring this experience to the Windows desktop until now. Pokki is a HTML5 app that lets you interact with most of your web apps through its beautiful interface. Developers can built feature rich, connected desktop applications using HTML5 and other latest web standards. Individual services are called “Pokkis” and each Pokki is dedicated to a specific service. The program sits on your task bar where the Quick Launch bar would normally sit and functions more beautifully than any Quick Launch bar designed by Microsoft. (more…)

The Internet is a quickly changing place, with all the updates from friends and family on social media sites and RSS aggregator feeds thrown in. Most people spend a few hours a day looking at these sources individually or checking email for the latest stories, but now there’s a better way to combine all of this information together so you can get all of your updates at a glance on your desktop right away.

Retickr is a Mac OS X app that is designed to make receiving updates from Facebook, Twitter, email, and any RSS feeds you might follow a breeze. Instead of leaving tabs in your browser open, you can get the information delivered straight to your desktop in a beautifully crafted app that is a pleasure to use. (more…)

Google has quickly become an online hub with their cloud offerings, as many people use Gmail, GDocs, and Google Contacts in their daily lives. The only problem with these services is that they are connected, but not to the degree that they could be. For example, say you’re writing an email to a co-worker and you want to find a document to send them. Normally you would have to open another tab, search for that document in Google Documents, and then share the document that way. With CloudMagic, you can search all of Google’s services in one place. (more…)

When the iPhone launched on AT&T’s network in 2007, the strain of accommodating the heavy data usage of smartphone users took a toll on the network’s infrastructure. It wasn’t too long before AT&T did away with unlimited data plans in an effort to get control of the amount of data served up by their networks. Even users who have been grandfathered in on the AT&T unlimited data plan will experience throttling at some point if AT&T feels as though the user is consuming more data than they should.

Fast forward to 2010 and Verizon is scheduled to begin offering the iPhone 4 on their network. Verizon featured unlimited data plans, but quickly followed in AT&Ts footsteps this year as they did away with unlimited plans and moved to the same tiered plans offered by AT&T. Obviously Verizon wasn’t comfortable serving up massive amounts of data on 3G/4G to its users and as it’s currently ranked as the No. 1 carrier in the United States, it’s hard to believe that a little guy like Sprint will stand much of a chance. (more…)

One of the greatest fears of any laptop owner is losing the laptop to theft. Important documents, family photos, and financial information can all be lost in the blink of an eye. Homeowner’s or car insurance may cover the loss of the device depending on your policy, but no amount of monetary compensation can replace your documents. Thankfully, Hidden App is designed to help you recover your MacBook no matter where it is in the world so you can worry not about replacing your laptop, but about recovering it. (more…)