One of Android’s best features arrives on iOS in an update to the Google Search app.
Apps & Web
I’m Still Trying to Figure Out Qwikster
Reed Hastings regrets Netflix’s aborted plan to spin off its DVD service. But he hasn’t explained how it happened in the first place.
Top 10 Worst Traffic Cities in America
INRIX, a traffic monitoring company and app maker, has released a list of the most congested cities in America.
Chime In, Please: What Are Your Favorite Websites?
We’re seeking rising stars and underappreciated gems for our annual list of the web’s best sites.
Samsung to Block Access to App Store in Iran
Iranian users of Samsung mobile applications said Thursday that the company had notified them that they will no longer have access to the company’s online store as of May 22.
Stop Complaining: Playmysong and Spotify Just Gave Us Free Jukeboxes
Playmysong launched a Spotify app this morning that can turn any computer into a jukebox containing most of the music in the world, for free.
Tweetbot Gets a Media-Savvy Update
One of the best third-party Twitter clients just got even better.
Lettrs Sends USPS Mail from Your Smartphone
Lettrs allows you to send long-form messages to a friend’s inbox or to a real-world mailbox, directly from your iPhone or computer. It’s somewhat like the eCard sites and apps that now let you send cards via the USPS.
Bluetooth Breathalyzer Lets You Share Your Drunkenness with the World
It’s a breathalyzer with a Bluetooth connection, so you can display your level of drunkenness on your cellphone. The fun doesn’t stop there, though.
iTunes Celebrates a Decade, Faces New Challenges
When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry – reeling from the effects of online piracy – was anxious to see how the new music service would shake out.
GetGoing Adds Flight Finder Feature
A clever travel site adds a new feature for people who want to explore multiple destination possibilities.
Texting and Driving with Siri Might Not Be So Safe
If you absolutely must send a text message while driving, you may be no better off using Siri or other voice software than you would typing the message by hand.
