App Central

Great design is often as much about what you don’t include as it is about what you do.  Nowhere is this more true than in app development. Unfortunately, many retailers and brands simply don’t recognize …

Countless apps and social networks allow you to track and document your activities. Whether you’re checking in to a restaurant on Foursquare or sharing run progress with Runkeeper, your activities are being tracked – and …

Music is such a big part of our lives and its no wonder why there are so many apps to choose from. 2 apps that I’ve recently checked out and liked are the Nomis app …

I have a confession to make.  I have been known to kill a plant or two in my lifetime (please don’t judge me!).  While I hate the thought of harming a helpless leaf, the reality …

If you’re an American Idol fan, you probably know (and love) Adam Lambert.  Although the 30-year-old is best known for his powerful singing pipes, he has also recently ventured into the world of augmented reality. …

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The iTunes U app is an awesome way to keep educating yourself by giving you access to courses from leading universities and other schools. The best part is that most of the material is free.
 

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Sure, Facebook just bought Instagram for a cool $1 billion, but that didn’t stop the social networking giant from launching a rip-off app.
Facebook Camera shares several similar features, but with some tools that only work …

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 Hotel Pal is a user friendly app that quickly allows you to search hotels in your area or in another city. The app allows you to compare prices and view amenities and room …

If you’re looking for the future of interactive books, look no further than your child’s iPad.  On past episodes of App Central, we’ve talked at great length about how “app books” are driving innovation in …

How much is an app worth? Facebook’s spring acquisition of photo sharing site Instagram for $1,000,000,000 (give or take) raised eyebrows, particularly considering it wasn’t expected to go for anything more than half that. But …