Posts Tagged ‘Apps’

Getting Things Done, the iPad Way

April 25, 2012

Photo of a to-do list, a great feature to use with your iPad and TabletTail iPad holders.When it comes to the seemingly simple concept of the “to-do list,” there is a mind-bogglingly large number of apps available in the iTunes store that want to help us keep track of the many things we all commit to doing on a day-to-day basis. They range from simple to complex and from free to shockingly expensive, and yet they all have the same goal: remember what to do and when it has to be done by. Luckily for you, we’ve added “sort through all of these productivity apps” and “make sure it’s cheap” to our own to-do list. Read on to see what we came up with. (more…)

Get Ready for Summer with iPhone Fitness

April 23, 2012

Photo of a digital scaleIs it just us, or is Spring springing a bit earlier than usual this year? With all of the sunshine and cool breezes waiting outside, thoughts turn to summer and that means one potentially terrifying thing: getting in shape. This year, take that terror in stride by harnessing some clever tech that is sure to increase your gain-to-pain ratio. Just lace up your tennis shoes, pull out your iPhone, and join us for a run-down of our favorite fitness apps. (more…)

This Earth Day, Make Your iPad a Green Machine

April 20, 2012

Image of the Earth being held by human hands, brought to you in celebration of Earth Day by Octa, creators of versatile iPad stands.Earth Day has arrived, so we’re celebrating the planet with a rundown of some of our favorite eco-friendly iPhone & iPad accessories and apps. From having fun to looking good, use your favorite Apple gadgets to show the earth some much-deserved love. (more…)

Draw Something: Drawn to Asynchronous Gaming

April 19, 2012

Drawn to Asynchronous GamingEver since the news that mobile game mega-maker Zynga bought boutique developer OMGPOP for upwards of $200 million (yes, you read that correctly), iOS & Android users have been downloading OMGPOP’s hit game Draw Something at a supercharged pace. (more…)

iPhone and iPad Power Friending Apps

April 16, 2012

A goofy picture of the employees at Octa, makers of the new iPad stand the Whale Kit.Gone are the days when your circle of friends was dictated by the houses on the block or the folks in your neighborhood. Check out this great group of apps for expanding and maintaining your favorite friendships with the help of the web and your iPhone or iPad. (more…)

Pinterest: Put a Pin in This

April 12, 2012

Pinterest is easy to use on an iPad, and even easier when you have a new iPad stand like the Whale Kit!You’ve already Flickred, Tumblred, and (most surely) Facebooked your way to social media stardom, but the internet isn’t about to let you rest just yet. Pinterest, a new social media platform that resembles a virtual pin-board for all your online interests, has broken into the mainstream. (more…)

Song of Apps and iPad Cases – Game of Thrones is Back!

April 10, 2012

Game of Thrones iPad case that you can use with your Whale Kit iPad HolderIt might seem a bit early to worry about the coming of Winter, but don’t tell that to the residents of Westeros, the fictional setting of George R. R. Martin’s uber-popular book series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Currently airing on HBO as the big budget series Game of Thrones, this epic medieval fantasy has stepped out of the nerdy niche of Dungeons & Dragons aficionados and Comic-Con cosplayers and crossed into the mainstream in a big way. Have you been tuning in? If so, then travel north with us, past The Wall, into the mysterious territory of Game of Thrones fandom with apps, iPad Cases and more! (more…)

Get DirecTV Directly to your iPad

April 6, 2012

Satellite TV provider DirecTV has updated their current iPad app with a feature that should be welcomed warmly by anyone who subscribes to their service- and might just bring some new members their way. (more…)

Unsinkable Apps: Titanic is Back!

April 4, 2012

Relive the original experience before seeing Titanic 3D. Watch Titanic on your iPad with the Whale Kit iPad holderOnce again, history’s most incredible shipwreck is rising from the bottom of the sea to capture our attention. We’re talking about the RMS Titanic, which last made a splash when James Cameron’s epic romantic adventure film about the ship’s famous single journey won 11 Academy Awards and made household names out of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. And there’s no better way to prepare for today’s re-release of Titanic than by getting psyched up with these fun iPad apps. (more…)

Angry Birds Space Breaks 10 Million Downloads

March 26, 2012

Play Angry Birds Space anywhere you are with the Whale Kit iPad hand holder

The latest and greatest version of the popular mobile game series Angry Birds has been out for just three days and has already cracked the 10-million download mark, according to game-maker Rovio’s official Angry Birds Twitter feed. Clearly the original version, its seasonal sequel, and its Rio movie tie-in game just couldn’t deliver all the green pig-smashing that the people demand. (more…)