Who here can say they speak 64 languages and can translate from one to another in the blink of an eye? I know I can. I just need to pull out my iPhone and start Google Translate, a free app downloaded from the App Store.

Google Translate offers two methods for inputing the text to translate from one language to another. You can choose to type the text unsing the keyboard or say the words out loud. I should note however that speaking the text instead of typing it is not available in all 64 languages. When it comes to Google Translate returning the translated text back to you, the same methods apply. The app will either show you the text or speal it for you, again not all languages benefit from this.

The app’s interface is dead-easy to use. You have to pay attention to the two languages you’re translating from [...]

Probably there are a lot of you who don’t have the Gmail app installed on your device. And why should you, when your iPhones and iPads came with a pre-installed Mail app, where you can check all your mails with one tap. I, for one, didn’t even know Google had a mail app until today. But you know what? You should really give it a try. And even stick with it, especially if you only have Google mail accounts.

The Gmail app is extremely similar to your regular Mail app. There’s no surprise there. I liked the design a bit better, but basically it’s the same. Same window, same buttons, but not necessarily in the same place you can find them with the regular email app. Basically, it’s the same. But that’s only at a first glance.

The first difference between Gmail and Mail is clear: while one only supports your Gmail accounts, the other can hold all type of email [...]

I first played Fruit Ninja a long time ago, when it first launched on the App Store. And I must admit I was probably one of the few who weren’t really impressed. I mean, the game was nice and all, but it didn’t have that something to keep me up all night playing. Today, I’ve decided to give it another try. And let me just tell you this: I’m glad I did.

Fruit Ninja is, indeed, an extremely addictive game. It might sound weird, since all you do is try to slash as many fruits as you can, while they constantly pop out on the screen. But then again, who thought that shooting birds at pigs would be so addictive? And it proved to be a total hit. Just like Fruit Ninja also is.

Now, if you download the free version of the game, Fruit Ninja is really addictive and all, but it’s nothing compared to the paid version. Because with the paid version, you have all [...]

What’s the nearest pizza place or who is Albert Einstein might be questions you would normally ask Siri or pop open a browser window and search. But did you know you have an easier way of doing this? It’s called Google Search and it’s *the* app to have on your home screen. Take Google Search with you anywhere you go and enjoy the power and speed of Google’s search engine right in your pocket.

If with other Google apps for the iPhone you had to either go through a couple of setup steps or you had to already have an account on Google, with Google Search, all you need is the app. Open it and you can search the web without any hassle. Having this quick initial setup was a joy for me!

Google Search comes bundled with your regular desktop search options. You can search images, which will show you results side by side, with a quick preview for each [...]

All of you lovers out there, prepare yourselves: Valentine’s Day is coming. And if you haven’t prepared anything yet for this special occasion, there’s no need to worry. Because the App Store has everything you need to make the most out of this day. Just a couple of apps, and you’re all set, no matter what your plans are for the day.

First of all, if your special someone doesn’t yet know your true feelings, what better time to tell him or her than on Valentine’s Day? And what better way to do it than with a personalized card. And Build-a-Card: Cupid Edition HD is here to help. Just pick a photo and personalize it any way you want to: edit your picture, add your favorite design from the list, and apply all type of other cool emoticons. When you’re satisfied with the design, all that’s left for you to do is write your love message and share [...]

I’m getting ready for a trip to London this week and I dread the thought of spending countless hours in an airplane seat. Sure enough I can spend that time reading or watching the clouds unfold out the window, but in the end, all I want is to get to London and experience a new city with all its marvels. If you’re like me, you’re anxiously waiting for the teleporter to be invented. But what if you could fly around the planet with a swipe of your finger? Explore beautiful landmarks, crowded markets or the majestic loneliness of mountain peaks. All this without having to endure the airplane? Sign me up. Actually, it’s free and no sign up required. Just download Google Earth from the AppStore and let the journey begin.

With Google Earth on the iPhone, there’s always somewhere else you can be. Explore beautiful places around the [...]

I don’t know about you, but when I was young I believed that I could become anything I wanted. And back then, I really wanted to become a rapper. Hells to the yeah, yo! So I tried my hand at creating some beats with Fruity Loops, but everything was so wickedly complex that I soon gave up. It’s only now that I’m older that I realize it wasn’t me. It was the software. And it’s because of Figure that I can say proudly: I’m not a rapper, but I can pull out some nice beats with just my iPhone. So if you have a couple of minutes and want to bust out some nice grooves, check out Figure on the AppStore!

Figure is an iOS app that lets you create music. Pure and simple. Open the app and you can immediately figure out (no pun intended) what you have to do. The app consists of three instruments: a drum machine, bass and lead synths. Combine these [...]