5 fantastic free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
When it comes to smartphone platforms, there’s plenty to enjoy on iOS and Android alike. The “iPhone vs. Android” debate is obviously a heated one among …
Apps & Software
Download this app right now: PhotoMotion for iPhone is now free
The nifty highlight feature on the new HTC One (M8) takes your photos and videos and automatically combines them into a great little highlight reel …
Download this app right now: AirMusic for iPhone and iPad is now free
Apple’s AirPlay is great, as long as you own plenty of compatible devices. The proprietary wireless streaming solution allows users to stream music and videos from …
This app will tell you whether you should sext professionally
iOS and Android users who share a lot of images and videos with their friends and would like to see the actual expression on their …
These 13 videos might be silly, but they still make Microsoft’s Cortana seem impressive
In addition to posting several comparison videos showing the differences between Siri and Cortana, Microsoft has published several other short clips to reveal the distinct “personality” …
Microsoft: Office for iPad is a smash hit, with 12 million downloads in one week
Gee, do you think there was a bit of pent-up demand for Microsoft’s Office software on the Apple iPad? Microsoft announced on Thursday that its …
Video: Here’s everything you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft on Wednesday announced two new updates for its mobile and desktop operating systems including Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update 1. Both updates …
Download this app right now: Beautiful Widgets Pro for Android now on sale
Thanks to its open nature, there are plenty of awesome things Android can do that the iPhone and iPad simply cannot. For some good examples, check …
Immensely popular iOS app FireChat brings Internet-less chat to Android
The recently launched FireChat instant messaging iOS app that doesn’t require an Internet or cellular connection to allow users to send and receive messages – …
Windows 7 has the most to gain from XP’s impending demise
With support for Windows XP due to end next week, XP’s market share has predictably started to decline… but it’s not benefiting Windows 8 nearly …
Intel modifies Android to make it ready for 64-bit chips
Google didn’t give Android 4.4 KitKat native support for 64-bit hardware like Apple did with iOS 7, but that isn’t stopping Intel from taking matters …
Microsoft makes Windows free for all devices of 9 inches or smaller
Watch out, Google: Microsoft is really coming after you. Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it will make Windows free to use for any manufacturers who …
Microsoft debuts Universal Windows Apps for building cross-platform apps
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new Universal Windows Apps initiative, which will allow developers to create apps that will work across all form factors, including …
SignEasy’s iPhone app redesigned for iOS 7, including offline editing and faster signing
SignEasy has long since been one of my go-to apps for iOS and Android, and it’s getting quite a bit better today for users of …
Want your iPad photos made into a printed book in just a few hours? There’s an app for that
Kodak Alaris on Wednesday announced a new iPad app that will let users quickly create and print photo books from their images, offering them a …
Download this app right now: DataMan Next for the iPhone is now free
BGR regularly tries to draw readers’ attention to great paid apps when they become free for a limited time, and the latest addition to our …
Why is Apple jacking up iPhone and iPad app prices for some users?
If you’re a fan of downloading apps on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch handheld in several big mobile device markets around the world, buying the latest and …
NightSky, one of the most beautiful and creative physics-based iOS games ever, is now free
If you’re looking for a fun and creative game for you iPhone or iPad, look no further. NightSky is easily one of the most beautiful …
5 more gorgeous iPhone apps you really need to check out right now
Software ecosystems are obviously among the most important parts of the mobile experience these days, and Apple’s is second to none. The company has managed …
Office for iPhone and Android finally available as free apps
In addition to launching Office for iPad, a freemium app that requires a paid Office 365 subscription in order for users to also be able …
At long last, Microsoft brings Office to the iPad
It’s taken a while but the moment has finally arrived for iPad users who are also fans of Microsoft’s world-class productivity software. Microsoft on Thursday announced …
Watch live as Microsoft unveils Office for iPad
Apple tablet users have long since wondered when they could finally get their hands on Microsoft’s famed productivity suite. Well, some of them have. Maybe. The …
Fun iOS 7 messaging app ditches emoji, replaces them with your face
We love covering apps with great designs here on BGR, and we also enjoy covering fun apps with unique and creative features. Every so often, …
Download this app right now: Gorgeous Peek Calendar for iPhone is now free
We already had Square Mountains’ gorgeous Peek Calendar app on our radar to feature in an upcoming piece on beautifully designed iPhone apps, but we had …
HTC takes BlinkFeed to a whole new level
HTC’s custom news-reading BlinkFeed app has further been tweaked in Sense 6.0, and it’s apparently ready to offer users even more information than before, whether …
Awesome feature lets you control the HTC One (M8) without turning it on
One of the new software features introduced by HTC’s Sense 6 is called Motion Launch, which offers users a cool new way to interact with the …
HTC may release Android updates even faster in the future
Ahead of the anticipated HTC One (M8) announcement, the Taiwanese company has revealed additional details about the handset, on top of everything that’s already known …
Microsoft is thankfully too smart to listen to diehard Windows 8 fans
There is a certain breed of tech fanboy out there who views technology products much the way a snooty art student sees the works of famous …
Amazon is offering huge deals on Android apps
In celebration of the Amazon Appstore’s third birthday, the giant retailer is offering users huge deal son apps, giving away $50 worth of Android apps for …
Brilliant new iPhone app will keep you messaging even when there’s no Internet
Open Garden on Thursday unveiled a new mobile messaging application for iOS 7 and iOS 7.1 devices that will let iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users …
