Features

• The best to-do apps on Android

  By Evan Dashevsky | 03 May, 2013 08:25

  A variety of tools and services can help you keep track of all the stuff you need to take care of in your life. Here, we present the best to-do apps and services for the Android user who has way too many things to do.

• NRL Live 2013 lets you watch live games on your smartphone

  By Ross Catanzariti | 07 March, 2013 16:29

  Telstra has launched a new National Rugby League (NRL) app for iOS and Android smartphones, just in time for the kickoff of the 2013 season. The highlight of the app is a subscription video service that allows users to watch live rugby league games but there are some annoying caveats for Android users.

• Windows Store versus the world: How do Microsoft's offerings really stack up?

  By Brad Chacos | 27 February, 2013 14:59

  Whenever talk turns to the comparatively low number of apps available in the Windows Store, commenters invariably take the article to task. "Quantity isn't as important as quality!" they type, frequently tossing in an ALL CAPS EXPLETIVE or three. "Who wants 100,000 fart apps anyway?"

• 17 best apps to download for your new Windows 8 tablet

  By Brad Chacos | 26 December, 2012 16:23

  The first time you boot up your shiny new Windows 8 tablet and witness Microsoft's live tiles in all their constantly shifting, multi-hued glory, it's only natural to want to dive into the Windows Store and try a few apps out for yourself. Just one problem, though: There are tens of thousands of Windows 8 apps available, and Microsoft doesn't do a great job of directing people to the cream of the crop.

• Ten apps for your new iPad

  By Lex Friedman | 26 December, 2012 11:35

  If you were lucky enough to receive a new iPad for the holidays this year, we hope you have fun exploring what the tablet has to offer. By now you've probably acquainted yourself with the built-in apps on your iPad, so you may want to reach outside the sandbox for more interesting fare. The App Store, which you can access on your iPad or via iTunes on your computer, features more than 750,000 downloadable apps. If there's something you want to do on your iPad, chances are good you can find a tool for it in the App Store. But separating the truly great apps from the weird and wacky ones can be tough. Here are a few of our favorite apps to get you started.

• In pictures: Google Maps for iOS

  By Ross Catanzariti | 13 December, 2012 15:38

  Google has finally released its long-awaited Maps application for iOS.

• Guide: How to print anything from anywhere - Your ultimate guide to mobile printing

  By Melissa Riofrio | 05 November, 2012 14:48

  Printing anything from anywhere is no longer fantasy. In fact, it's often a necessity if using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is an essential part of your daily workflow.

• 10 must-have tools for Cloud power users

  By JR Raphael | 08 December, 2011 03:06

  For many of us, the Cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives - photos, documents, contacts and more - are online. So isn't it time to take control?

• IN PICTURES: Best Free Android Apps of 2011

  By Eric Mack | 24 November, 2011 10:39

  From word games to new social networks and streaming services, it was a very good year for beefing up your Android device without having to drop a single dime. Here are some recommendations.

• Nine Kindle Fire apps for getting work done

  By Angela West | 17 November, 2011 13:00

  The consensus of most reviewers of the Kindle Fire is that it's useful as a media consumption device, but not as an erstwhile laptop replacement like the iPad. While that may be the case, the Kindle Fire is cheaper than its Apple counterpart, and it still supports a wide range of productivity apps--especially when you take into account that you can sideload any Android application that you want.

• IN PICTURES: 20 best browser apps of 2011

  By Liane Cassavoy | 03 November, 2011 14:39

  Whether you want to stay on top of your to-do list, find out who is tracking you online or sling a few birds at pesky pigs, here are 20 apps that are well worth your time

• 11 essential Android tablet apps: The ultimate starter kit

  By JR Raphael | 11 October, 2011 00:55

  Apps are the heart and soul of the Android tablet experience - but for new tablet owners, it isn't always easy to figure out where to begin. While Google's Android Market offers a small section of "featured" tablet apps, it doesn't provide a comprehensive list of programs that are optimized for the larger screen.

• Best free Android apps: For Twitter

  By Armando Rodriguez | 18 September, 2011 01:01

  As a self-proclaimed Twitter fiend, I like to tweet my thoughts and ramblings both at home and on the go. I used to just text my tweets to Twitter; soon, however, I discovered that I was missing out on a ton of high-quality tweets and conversations from the people I followed, since I couldn’t view the Twitter Newsfeed via text message and I wasn’t a huge fan of the Twitter mobile website. Thus I set out in search of a worthy Twitter Android app that would serve as my new way to tweet on the go.

• 11 essential tablet productivity apps

  By Robert Strohmeyer | 10 August, 2011 23:43

  Whether you're an executive, a traveling sales rep, a student, or a soccer parent, a slate full of smart apps can help you manage the ever-changing demands of your daily life. It doesn't really matter whether you use an iPad or one of the new Android tablets; both platforms offer a wealth of options for staying on top of things. And in any case, it's not about having the most apps--it's about having the right apps for you.

• NEWS FOCUS: Mobiles, tablets and app downloads set to soar

  By Hafizah Osman | 19 July, 2011 11:42

  Media tablet shipments in A/ NZ for 2011 are expected to be double those of 2010, according to analyst firm, IDC.