Download of the Day: TripIt Travel Planning


Updated 11/02/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

TripIt Travel Planning App

Rather than printing hotel directions and frantically searching for a confirmation number at check-in, simplify travel planning and sign up for a TripIt account. This website and mobile app pulls all travel plans into one easy-to-use itinerary. Forward the confirmation emails from any travel website to your TripIt account, and the service will automatically create one trip itinerary to access on Read more

Don't Text While You Drive! Use These Apps Instead


Updated 08/30/11 9:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Texting While Driving Apps

It's becoming clear that you would rather text than talk these days, but when you're on the road? That's a no-no. Instead of risking your life (and the lives of other motorists), try one of these texting apps that were made to help you kick the texting-while-driving habit to the curb. There's one for everyone — iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android owners unite! Read more

Download of the Day: WhatsApp


Updated 01/25/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

WhatsApp iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Nokia App

If you're an avid text messager, you've probably learned that texting internationally can add up . . . fast. Most providers charge for both sending and receiving international texts, which you may not even realize until the bill shows up. For example, AT&T charges $.25 to send an international text and $.20 to receive one. And given that the typical text message conversation can easily last Read more

Pay For Your Starbucks Fix With Your iPhone or BlackBerry


Updated 01/24/11 12:14 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Starbucks Launches Pay by Phone Program

Like any corporation-proximate, Starbucks, the one near Sugar HQ, is always buzzing during prime pre-office time. Luckily, the store always seems to have the right number of baristas (with amazingly acute memories) to help quickly move the line along. Now the company's system is getting more streamlined with the new Starbucks mobile payment app, for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or BlackBerry. The Read more

Gowalla 3 Launches Today


Updated 12/02/10 2:16 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Gowalla 3 App

Popular location-based app Gowalla released today its most significant update to date. The biggest addition: the integration of other location-based services via a "combined activity tab" that merges your Gowalla check-ins with Facebook Places and Foursquare check-ins, and it enables sharing via Twitter and Tumblr. In addition, you can see friends' Foursquare and Facebook check-ins directly in Read more

5 Apps For Lost or Stolen Phones


Updated 12/01/10 9:13 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Recover Lost or Stolen Phones

They're expensive and hold a wealth of personal information, but that doesn't stop us from taking our cell phones everywhere and leaving them unattended. Luckily, there are a few great affordable apps that can help recover your phone and keep your information safe. Whether you have a BlackBerry, an Android, or an iPhone, check out these five free or cheap apps to help get your phone back into Read more

Essential Apps and Websites For Women


Updated 09/27/10 3:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Essential Apps and Websites For Women

Let's face it — tech makes life a heck of a lot easier. Especially smartphones. What else could help you decide what to wear, find a safe running route, and create your expense reports, all in the palm of your hand? Nothing, that's what. I've rounded up a few websites and apps that every woman should consider visiting and downloading, not only because they're awesome, but they help make being a Read more

5 New Apps to Download This Weekend


Updated 08/13/10 3:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Droid X, iPhone, and BlackBerry Apps

Whether you have an Android device or are rocking an iPhone in your pocket, loading it up with apps is the key to making your smartphone work for you. Although I already have pages and pages of apps (despite iOS 4's new folder feature), I keep finding new and fun apps to download and use. Not to leave out my Android- or BlackBerry-toting friends, I found a few apps that you'll love as well. Read more

BlackBerry App World Gets a Reboot, Now Takes Credit Cards


Updated 07/30/10 2:50 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

BlackBerry App World Gets a Reboot, Now Takes Credit Cards

With over 1 million applications being downloaded every day, it's no surprise that RIM would want to give its highly trafficked BlackBerry App World an overhaul. Although the design will look familiar, it's the tools that have been given a fresh reboot. For example, BlackBerry App World now accepts Visa and Mastercard for app purchases, along with the original payment system on PayPal. This Read more