With just a tap of the finger, bombing survivors can now tweet, “I am still alive!”
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Flappy Bird Creator Says ‘It’s Gone Forever’
Dong Nguyen says the app was too addictive
Google Chrome Launches Virtual LEGO Land
Yes, it’s addictive
More Couples Saying ‘I Do’ to Wedding Apps
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First Impressions of Facebook’s Not-So-Secret iPad App
Remember Zuck’s “awesome” announcement that had lots of us expecting Facebook to announce their official iPad app? If you don’t, that’s okay: The Skype integration was seen by lots of people as decidedly ho-hum.
In case you haven’t heard yet (with a hat tip to MG Siegler at TechCrunch), the sleek new iPad app was found in a line of …
The Google+ iPhone App Is Now Available Through iTunes
The official Google+ iPhone app is finally available for download in the iTunes App Store. You can access it here.
Per the app’s description:
“Google+ for mobile makes sharing the right things with the right people a lot simpler. Huddle lets you send super-fast messages to the people you care about most. And no matter where you are,
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New App Lets Unborn Babies Choose Their Own Names (Wait, Seriously?)
Soon-to-be parents no longer have to endure the trouble of sifting through a seemingly endless book of baby names in search of the perfect one. It’s much, much easier to just let unborn kids choose anyway. That way, they won’t be filled with a lifetime of resentment because they were named “Like” after Facebook or …
Cool or Creepy? ‘Sonar’ App Introduces You to Nearby Strangers
Sonar is kind of like a good party host: It introduces you to whoever else is in the room by leveraging what you have in common.
According to their mission statement: “Sonar is a mobile application that helps you learn about and connect with likeminded people nearby.” It works by geotracking your current location à la Foursquare …
Dangerous Post-Conflict Landmines Everywhere? There’s an App for That
All joking aside, unexploded landmines pose serious, serious threats to post-war communities. In late 2010, it was reported at a UN Council meeting that 3,956 people died due to undetected explosives, without even taking into account the countless injuries and limbs lost in the aftermath. What’s more is they debilitate entire …
Qik Lets You Video Call Between iPhones and Android Phones
Coexistence is possible. The newest version of Qik lets Android video call iPhone users – and vice versa. Now let’s all hold hands and sing around the campfire.
The latest version of the apps works across Android (as long as you’re running software 2.1 to 2.3.3), all iPhones, the iPad2, and every iPod touch with a camera. The …
The Official White House App Comes to Android
The Obama presidency is proving to be the hippest, baddest and most connected administration in recent memory.
Facebook town halls, YouTube announcements all color Obama’s strategy in keeping citizens informed – and it’s now complete with an Android app to complement the iPhone version.
The official White House app for Android …
Stream ESPN Live and In Full on Your iPhone
David Lynch says you’ll never really watch a movie on your phone, but what about full-on 24/7 ESPN sports events?
ESPN already breaks off bits of its live shows for occasional phone-based palm-gawking via an app drably dubbed ESPN Mobile TV. So what do you call the app that lets you simply stream ESPN live?
WatchESPN, of course, …