iPhone Review: Forget The Phoney Talk


Updated 07/25/07 4:50 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 17 comments

iPhone Review: Forget The Phoney Talk

Yes, we attended the iPhone launch at the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco and a neighboring AT&T store. No, we did not buy one on launch day. At the time, waiting for the crowd to die down seemed like a good idea (two days spent interviewing the people in line turned out to be a real energy blaster). A few days later, I succumbed and joined the 40 percent of you that said you would be Read more

4 Ways to Play Battleship Online


Updated 05/16/12 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Play Battleship Online

Battleship hits theaters this Friday, and that has us eager to play the classic game. Whether you are looking to improve your strategic skills or indulge in a little nostalgia, we've listed four ways to digitally sink some battleships via iPhone apps, the Android Market, Facebook, and more. And for the serious players, check out this man's algorithm for the perfect Battleship game. iPhone — Read more

Gear Review: Nike+Armband For iPhone


Updated 02/27/11 5:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of Nike+Armband For iPhone

Full disclosure: I am not a huge armband fan; I much prefer clipping a smaller iPod Nano or Shuffle to my shoulder during a run or other workout. But, after becoming addicted to music-streaming service Rdio, which requires a 3G or Internet connection to work, I decided to hit the treadmill with my new Nike+Armband for the iPhone ($34). The arm band itself is extremely lightweight and made from Read more

Gear Review: Incase iPhone Armband and In-Ear Headphones


Updated 02/21/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Incase iPhone Armband and Earbuds Review

If you have an iPhone 4S and need an armband, you can always make your own, or you can check out the Incase Sports Armband Deluxe ($45). Stylish and sleek, the Incase iPhone 4S armband offers everything you'd want in a fitness accessory: it's easy to use, comfortable, durable, and Iightweight. It also pairs perfectly with the Incase Capsule headphones ($50). My favorite feature is that the Read more

LeapFrog to Introduce First iPhone App With Scout's ABC Garden


Updated 04/07/11 7:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of LeapFrog's Scout's ABC Garden App

There are plenty of tot-friendly apps on the market claiming to be educational. And while some have research and educators backing it up, none have the power of the LeapFrog brand behind them – until now. With Scout's ABC Garden ($4), which hits the iTunes store on Thursday, the company brings its most iconic plush characters to life in the palm of lil one's hands (or on their mama's iPhone, Read more

Tech App-titude: 5 Free Apps For the Savvy Pet Owner


Updated 03/05/12 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free iPhone Apps For Pets

If your iPhone is like another appendage, then you undoubtedly have apps to organize just about every aspect of your life: calendars, to-do lists, restaurant locators, pedometers, and diet monitors, to name a few. And these days, busy pets are just as lucky. We've rounded up our favorite free iPhone apps for safe and savvy pets and their companions, from medical references to dog-park finders to Read more

HotelTonight: Cool Rooms at Hot Prices


Updated 07/21/11 8:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

HotelTonight iPhone App Review

I love to travel, so if there's ever a way for me to take a last-minute jaunt away from home, I'm in. Thankfully there's a new app in town that can make booking a last-minute hotel room a breeze. Called HotelTonight (Free) this app offers up stylish hotel rooms at low prices. Booking right through the app, you won't have to call, email, or bust out any other gadgets to reserve your room. Read more

Easy Steps For First-Time Taxpayers


Updated 02/27/12 4:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to File Taxes For the First Time

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! If you got your first job last year, you may have been agitated every payday to see how much of your salary was going to the tax man. If you’re like most taxpayers, tax filing time is payback time. So don’t think of filling out your tax forms as a pain. Instead, think of it as sending a bill to the IRS, demanding a refund of Read more

Should You Buy a Generic Charger to Save Money?


Updated 02/24/12 4:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Is Buying a Generic Charger Safe?

Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more

GoPano Lens For iPhone Turns Video Into a 360° Experience


Updated 02/19/12 9:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

GoPano 360 Video Attachment For iPhone

Let's admit it, we spend a fair amount of our online time watching videos of anything and everything the Internet has to offer. There's something missing in all these cuddly puppy videos and tours of friends' vacations — there's no level of interaction on the viewer's end. Enter the GoPano Micro Lens ($80), which attaches to an iPhone 4 or 4S to record interactive 360° videos. The included Read more