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Pixound Turns Photos Into Musical Instruments

6:30PM February 4, 2012 | Eliot Van Buskirk - Evolver.fm

Pixound brings an intriguing approach to the music app: letting you play any photo as if it were a musical instrument. That was enough to get our attention, and when we first started playing around with the Pixound app for iOS ($0.99), we thought it was a neat gimmick, but probably not worth a buck. More »


Software

Vimeo App Brings Mobile Uploads To Windows Phone

5:00AM February 4, 2012 | Mario Aguilar

Windows Phone just got an official Vimeo app. Like its Android and iOS counterparts, the app gives you streamlined access to all of Vimeo’s content. More importantly, it brings mobile uploads to Windows Phone so you can get that instant viral video up faster than ever. More »


Software

Get The Mars Rover On Your Phone

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11:30AM January 15, 2012 | Logan Booker

Don’t be anti-social while you wait for definitive signs of water, ancient ruins or alien life! NASA/JPL’s new app for Android and iOS, called Mars Images, lets you view the latest photos from the Mars Rover without having to sit at home, constantly whacking F5 on the official website. More »


Software

A Delightful Tamagotchi Pet To Hang With

8:00PM January 14, 2012 | Mario Aguilar

Remember Tamagotchi? That time-sucking virtual pet that exploded into a formidable 90′s fad and distracted millions of school children from their studies? The new Hatchi App is Tamagotchi for your iPhone. Say goodbye to your productivity. Say hello to your new friend. More »


Software

All The Apps Your New Phone Or Tablet Needs

10:00AM December 25, 2011 | Brian Barrett

Congratulations on your new iPhone/iPads/Android/Windows Phone! You must have a been a good boy or girl. In fact, you’ve been so good that you may as well treat your self to some of the very best apps that’ll make your shiny new gadget sing. More »


Mobile

Dropbox 2.0 For Android Supports Bulk Uploads

7:20PM December 23, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Dropbox released its newest Android app iteration Thursday with a revamped layout and better functionality. Were the new app a kitten, it’d now do back-flips and be 500MB larger for uni students. That’s right, a 500MB back-flipping kitten. On your phone. More »


Software

Heads Up With Cristiano Ronaldo Is A Kick

8:00AM December 17, 2011 | Mat Honan

Look, I am not very good at soccer, although I always wanted to be. Nor, do I imagine, would I be that effective were aliens to attack. But I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun getting to do both playing Heads Up with Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s a total kick, even if you’re using your noodle instead of your feet. More »


Cars

MIXTRAX Turns Your Car Into A Virtual Club

6:40PM December 9, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Can’t get enough block-rockin’ beats but haven’t figured out how to fit your mixing tables in the back of your Civic? No worries, Pioneer’s new MIXTRAX technology does the mixing and effects for you. More »


Mobile

Security Researchers Find Privacy Leaks In Fundamental Pre-Installed Android Apps

10:30PM December 2, 2011 | Jamie Condliffe

Though phone manufacturers have been distancing themselves from the Carrier IQ furore, there are plenty of other pieces of software that could be tracking you, too. More »


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Best Mobile App: Gizmodo Awards 2011 Winners

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2:00PM December 1, 2011 | Alex Kidman

App stores flourished throughout 2011, giving you plenty of choice when it came to your apps. Which app was the best? You’ve voted, and the winner is… More »