Martin on Mobile Apps

About this Blog: All smartphone and tablet apps, all the time. Veteran mobile tech journalist James A. Martin offers mobile app reviews, news, tips and more on a variety of major mobile platforms, with a focus on iOS and Android.

Martin on Mobile Apps

Crosswa.lk Aims to Let You Download iOS Apps Directly from Websites

May 17, 2013 |   Crosswa.lk has developed an API that lets app creators post links to their iOS apps on websites so users can download them without visiting iTunes. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says the idea is a novel one, but it needs work.

CamMe Photo App for iOS Helps You Take Better 'Selfies'

May 15, 2013 |   iPhone and iPad photographers can now capture "selfies" from several feet away using hand gestures instead of a timer, thanks to the new CamMe app. The software only does one thing, but it does it well, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

'Appreciate' for Android Fails to Deliver Valuable App Recommendations

May 13, 2013 |   The redesigned Appreciate app for Android aims to recommend new noteworthy apps based on the software you already use. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work very well, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

Android Tablets to Get Doc-Editing Features from Microsoft

May 11, 2013 |   Android tablet users should be be able to perform "lightweight" file edits using free Office Web App tools from Microsoft in the near future. Unfortunately, native Office apps for Android and iOS may not be released until late 2014.

Why You Should Download Everything.me for Android ASAP

May 10, 2013 |   Everything.me for Android takes over your smartphone's home screen and, after you perform a search, taps all the apps on your device to find relevant information. Despite a few small drawbacks, the app is pure genius, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

'Neat' Scanner Apps for iOS, Android Do Away with Pesky Paper Receipts

May 07, 2013 |   The Neat apps for iOS and Android scan and digitize paper-based information, and for the most part they work well, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin. The apps and service probably aren't for everyone, though. Here's why.

Instagram, Vine Media-Sharing Apps Get New Social Features

May 06, 2013 |   The popular Instagram and Vine photo- and video-sharing apps both got new features that let you tag and mention people. The iPhone's front-facing camera can also now also be used help Vine users capture video of themselves doing random things, such as eating tacos and/or Oreo cookies.

Looking for Valuable New Windows RT Apps? You're Out of Luck

May 01, 2013 |   Surface RT tablet users seeking new and exciting apps are bound to be disappointed, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin. Here's why.

Google Now for iOS Lacks Android Features

April 30, 2013 |   Google Now, an innovative and unique location-based search and information tool, is now available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It is a welcome addition to iOS, even though it's a few "cards" short of the full Android deck, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

Rand McNally Road Atlas for iPad is Mostly a Dead End

April 26, 2013 |   Rand McNally's new road-atlas app for iPad gives users access to the company's latest U.S. maps, but not much else, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

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