You've got a busy life. Work, school, social gatherings, family time -- there's a lot to pack into one day. Technology is here to save you. While unwinding can sometimes mean putting away the gadgets, there are plenty of ways that a few apps can actually simplify your life. Here are nine free, quick-step apps to make your life less complicated. See also: These 11 Apps Will Supercharge Your Personal Life 1.
A new game out now on the App Store features mechanics virtually identical to those found in viral hit Flappy Bird, but with a key twist – the game can be made easier through sheer physical effort. Using the Fitbit API, developer Aaron Coleman built-in a variable difficulty engine that allows you to redeem steps counted during a day in exchange for in-game rewards, like wider gaps between…
Whether you've suffered your way through midterms or you're just ready to ditch the office for some warm weather, spring break is upon us. Grab your skimpiest bathing suit and load up on the SPF. See also: 10 Romantic Vacation Spots Where You Can Actually Get Away But before you take off, you also might want to consider loading up your cell phone with a few apps to make sure that you're not working any harder than you have to once you're beachside.
Strava’s running and cycling apps are no more. Sorta. The company merged the two together for iOS and Android, bringing new features at the same time in a huge app update.
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Just as we did last month, staffers got together to chat about the best apps they’ve been using recently. Here are some that have recently captured our imaginations (and perhaps a spot on our homescreens), whether they’re tiny apps from budding developers or the top-grossing apps that everyone is using. Our hope is that, while you might recognize some of these apps, others you might never have encountered. All of them, we think, are worth a look....
Will that late-afternoon latte make it harder for you to get to sleep tonight? Jawbone's new caffeine-tracking app can tell you, letting you know how your caffeine intake may be affecting your sleep patterns. Called UP Coffee, the app cleverly displays how much caffeine is currently in your system with a graphic that looks like a flask filled with droplets.
