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# apps - Friday 26 December, 2014
These were the best smartphone games released in 2014
Say goodbye to bordom.
# apps - Thursday 25 December, 2014
Receive a new smartphone today? Here's what you need to know*
*And a recap for the rest of us.
# apps - Wednesday 24 December, 2014
These are the apps everyone should have on their smartphone
Because some apps are more useful than others.
# apps - Monday 22 December, 2014
These were the best apps released in 2014
It’s been a busy year, but which apps of 2014 are worth your attention?
These messaging apps will help you wish someone a Merry Christmas*
*If you want to go a step further than sending a generic text message, that is.
# apps - Saturday 20 December, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring the return of an old classic, a way to keep your photos safe from prying eyes and a critically acclaimed game making its way to iPad.
# apps - Friday 19 December, 2014
Tinder claims 1 in 5 Irish adults use its app
ONE IN FIVE.
# apps - Wednesday 17 December, 2014
Looking for a good night's sleep? Here are your options
For when you’ve run out of Dreamy Sleepy Nighty Snoozy-Snooze.
# apps - Saturday 13 December, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a proper rival to Google Maps, a way to properly sort out your contacts list, and your best opportunity to get into the Game of Thrones world.
# apps - Saturday 6 December, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a way for you not to forget those important links, a way to practice those free-kicks (virtually) and a private web browser.
# apps - Saturday 29 November, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a brutally tough techno game, a way to send doodles via iMessage and a service that’s takes inspiration from Tinder to help those travelling.
# apps - Saturday 22 November, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring an easy way to record podcasts, one of the best apps out there getting a new release, and a game that combines the best of Frogger and Flappy Bird.
# apps - Thursday 20 November, 2014
There's been a small, but important change made to the App Store
At the very least, it will make apps with in-app purchases a little more honest.
# apps - Wednesday 19 November, 2014
That Apple Watch you're eyeing up isn't going to be a standalone device
New guidelines for developers has revealed a number of details about the smartwatch including the fact you will need your iPhone to work it.
Facebook has decided that you need another app to download
This time it’s turned Groups into its own app, bringing the total number of available Facebook apps up to six.
# apps - Saturday 15 November, 2014
Why this company wants to 'connect the dots' between software and hardware
If This Then That is making a long-term bet on the smart items industry and it wants to be at the centre of it, but progress will be gradual.
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring Google’s latest attempt at a messaging service, a way to automatically manage your vast photo collections and a keyboard that’s designed for *ahem* larger fingers.
# apps - Monday 10 November, 2014
12 genius app ideas that should totally become a reality
“Tinder, but for avocados.”
# apps - Sunday 9 November, 2014
These are the best smartphone games for your kids
If they’re going to be using your phone to pass the time, they may as well be playing good games.
# apps - Saturday 8 November, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring your own portable drum machine, an accessible cookbook and a way to prove you have the best Android phone of them all.
# apps - Friday 7 November, 2014
This is why you were forced to download Facebook Messenger
The company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained the reason why in a public Q&A held at its headquarters.
# apps - Saturday 1 November, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring an alarm app that can only be turned off with a smile, a way to avoid awkward voicemail calls, and a cutesy puzzler featuring sheep.
# apps - Saturday 25 October, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring: a new game from the makers of Angry Birds, a portal for borrowing e-Books from your local library, and a brand new old-school chat room.
# apps - Friday 24 October, 2014
Facebook has launched a new, anonymous chat room app
Introducing: Rooms.
# apps - Wednesday 22 October, 2014
Hailo Ireland promises to pull a Beyoncé with its new app update
Sadly no Hailo/Halo puns, though.
# apps - Monday 20 October, 2014
7 apps that will transform your phone into the ultimate toolkit
Quality of life: Improved.
# apps - Saturday 18 October, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a way to control your music player via hand gestures, Skype’s answer to instant messaging, and the perfect app for those who just can’t get the right shot.
# apps - Tuesday 14 October, 2014
Snapchat vows to improve security after third-party app leaks photos
In a statement on its site, the company said it was prohibiting access to any application that uses its platform as it develops its own public API.
# apps - Saturday 11 October, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a way to keep all your instant message notifications in the one place, a quick way to filter through your camera roll, and a keyboard that translates what you write.
# apps - Friday 10 October, 2014
5 great running apps you should download before heading out this weekend
From Strava to Runkeeper, there’s plenty of choice.
# apps - Thursday 9 October, 2014
Is Google going to introduce a 'try before you buy' feature for apps?
The company is said to be working on a system which would allow users to download micro versions of an app before paying for it.
Ten more CoderDojo clubs are to be set up over next twelve months
The exact locations has yet to be set in stone, but it’s expected that some of them will be set up in Dublin, Kildare and Limerick.
# apps - Saturday 4 October, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a detailed timelapse app for Android users, an app based solely around notifications and the perfect app for those who struggle to put down their phone.
# apps - Saturday 27 September, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a pie-shaped controller, the camera app all professional photographers should have, and a way to find covers of your favourite songs.
# apps - Wednesday 24 September, 2014
Can you control what permissions each app has access to?
If you want to use an app but don’t want to give it access to certain features on your phone, what can you do?
# apps - Saturday 20 September, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
This week includes a way to prevent you from recording videos in portrait mode, possibly the next big photo/video app and the chance to experience life as a goat.
# apps - Wednesday 17 September, 2014
Find app permissions confusing? Here's what you need to know
If you’re not sure what features each app is accessing every time you use one, this is the place to start.
# apps - Tuesday 16 September, 2014
Do you know what apps have access to your Facebook info? You might want to check
The company has revamped its app settings page, allowing users to see what apps they’re signed in to with Facebook and what info they have access to.
# apps - Sunday 14 September, 2014
How to get a refund for that app you bought
Because there are moments where you might want your money back.
# apps - Saturday 13 September, 2014
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a proper way to view tweets by location, a nice travel journal app and a way to ensure your children can only see appropriate videos on YouTube.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Poll Results:
I'm not bothered (3977)
I think I'll hold off a while (3671)
I am (1449)
I can't wait (1414)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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By Adam Hallissey & Charlie Power
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By Sheena McGinley - @makemeamammy
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