Save Over $60 By Downloading These Paid iOS, Mac Apps Absolutely Free Today

Here’s a list of paid iPhone, iPad and Mac apps that have gone free for a limited period. Read on after the jump and save yourself some dollars!

The weekend is here, and there’s nothing like a free taste of some paid apps to keep the geek in you busy. And if you have decided to go on an app hunting spree to try and check out some new ones for your Mac or iOS device in the run up to Christmas, then this list shall help check off a few items.



Mac Apps
iScanner ($14.99 – FREE / Mac)



A simple file and junk cleaner for your Mac, iScanner has a beautiful UI to make sure even the most novice user understands how to use it.

iScreenShot ($3.99 – FREE / Mac)



Meant to be a developer tool, this app lets you add an iOS device frame around your screenshots.

Look and Guess a Word! ($10.99 – FREE / Mac)



Up for a mind twister? You have four pictures which denominate to one word, and you have to guess that, keeping you busy and entertained.

DotPass Password Generator ($1.99 – FREE / Mac)


This nifty little app allows you to generate passwords translated from pattern based ones.

BrowseShot ($4.99 – FREE / Mac)



A simple app that lets you take full page screenshots of webpages.

Icon Resize ($0.99 – FREE / Mac)



Meant to be a developer tool, Icon Resize lets you quickly resize icon art for both iOS and Mac.

BezierCode Lite ($4.99 – FREE / Mac)



Again a developer only tool, it translates your vector drawings into Objective C code.
iOS Apps

MyBrushes Pro ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone)



A self-explanatory name, this paint like app not only offers an array of fancy painting tools, but once you’re done creating your work of art, you can play back each and every step made towards creating it.

Discovr ($3.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



One of the best music discovery app for iOS, users can find and play 30 second previews of the latest music, play full length videos via YouTube, read tweets, biographies and much more.

InstantSave ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



If you wish to easily save pictures and videos from Instagram, Vine, and Snapchat on your iPhone or iPad then this one-of-a-kind app will do the trick for you.

Rune Gems ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



A tricky colorful puzzler with fantastic animations, the game requires users to quickly match similar gems.

Big Bad Sudoku Book ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



If you’re a Sudoku fan, then this is a must download for you.

Instaflash ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



Another photo editor? Yes, but with some very powerful features, including advanced shadows, lighting adjustment and more.

Do Not Move ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)



This weekend, you can challenge your friends to a dual with this game, which simply gives you points for holding your iPhone or iPad absolutely still.

All of the above listed apps are available directly to download from the App Store and Mac App Store.

Note: These apps are available for free for a limited time only. Download them as soon as possible since such deals don’t ordinarily last for more than 24 hours after posting.
Be sure to check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone and iPad.

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Download Google Play Store 5.1.11 APK

Updated: You can now download the latest version 5.1.11 of Google Play Store APK which brings with it a bunch of changes and bug fixes that users have been facing for quite a while. This release also adds more Material Design, Wearable sensors/activity data,among other things. The download link below has been updated with latest version.

Google Play Store APK version 5.1.11 is now available to download. The all new Google Play Store 5 carries more elements of Material Design as has been seen earlier in the Android L Developer Preview releases. Google Play Newsstand was also updated with a complete Material Design overhaul, and a day later, Google+ was updated with additional Material Design elements. So what does the new Play Store 5 make its play on? Read on after the jump to find out!

Straight away, you will notice that the app icon for the new Play Store carrier the new, flatter look, keeping itself in line with Material Design’s new aesthetics.



Apparently, apart from the design language, things have changed under the hood. Fire up the app and you will instantly recognize the subtle changes in animations for say, when accessing the slide-out drawer menu, along with changes in the iconography.

The What’s New section has been moved to the top and is now visibly highlighted in green, allowing for it to be prominently visible in each application listing.



Even the Widget Suggestion icons for the home screen have changed, maintaining the flat, paper like design, as was expected. Google went to the extent of changing the notification icon for the status bar as well, after all, it is this attention to detail that ultimately counts.

This version of Play Store should start rolling out to users over the course of the next few days, but, we can’t be entirely sure, and it may take longer. Regardless, if you do not want to wait for that update to hit your device, you can download the APK of Google Play Store 5 from the link at the foot of this post, side-load it, and give it a run.



Please note that this APK is not quite ready for Android L Preview or ROM ports based on the Preview images. If you did not pay heed to this warning, and your Play Store is crashing, you will need to revert to an older version to get things up and running again.

If you happen to have tried the new Play Store and are running it on your device, do share your thoughts and opinions on the changes and any other improvements that we may have missed.

Download Google Play APK version 5.1.11 from here.

Make sure to check out our Android Apps gallery to explore more apps for your Android device.

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Top 5 Best Docks For iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus

Here’s a list of the top 5 best Lightning docks for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that you can buy right now. Complete list can be found right here.

Having an iPhone dock right at the desk is not only convenient for easy charging – you never have to scratch around looking for a cable – but you can also interact with your device without having to continually pick it up and put it back down. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been around for a couple of months now, with the peripheral makers as dedicated as ever in catering to the hordes of early adopters, and so here, we run through our five favorite docks for the latest Apple handset.



iPhone 6 Dock by The Lightning Dock



If you’re in the hunt for a cheap dock that does nothing but stand your device up and charge it, then the folks at The Lightning Dock have you covered. It may be no-frills in terms of features, but aside from being very nicely-priced, it’s also compact and rather easy on the eye.

At $39.95, it makes a decent Christmas gift as well, and even if you don’t want to purchase it for somebody else, there’s no harm in buying yourself the odd treat at this time of year!
The Lightning Dock works with both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and can be bought from:thelightningdock.com

Gravitas for iPhone 6 by Henge Docks


The clue is in the name – this dock is incredibly heavy, weighting as much as eleven iPhone 5s stacked atop one another. This helps the dock to keep completely still, which is ideal if you want to interact with your iPhone 6 / 6 Plus while docked, and because it’s raised considerably compared to most other products, is arguably safer to use in places like the kitchen.

The Gravitas is on the expensive side, and will set you back $69.
The dock works with iPhone 6 but requires a new insert to be bought (sold separately) if you want to use it with an iPhone 6 Plus. You can buy it from: hengedocks.com

HiRise for iPhone 6 / 6 Plus by Twelve South

Twelve South makes some wonderful accessories for Apple products, and the HiRise, with its brushed metal finish, is most certainly among them. It oozes quality, is built to last, and because of the design ethos, looks very much like an official product that Apple would make.

At $34.99, it’s well-priced, and has that unique charm that we frequently see throughout Twelve South’s range.

HiRise works with both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and can be bought directly from the Apple Store.

Just Mobile AluBolt Charging Dock for iPhone 6 / 6 Plus

At $49.95, this dock is also at the higher end of the pricing spectrum, but with support for the iPad mini as well as the iPhone 6 – or any Lightning-ready iPhone for that matter – gets a deserved mention in our top five.

With an aluminum finish, it’s once again a very premium product, and built for the long haul, although please note that if you have a case on your device, you may have trouble docking it into the AluBolt.

The AluBolt works with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus both and can be bought directly from the Apple Store.

ElevationDock 2 For iPhone 6



The ElevationDock is very pricey at $89, but with a hand-crafted aluminum finish that requires a 20-step process, you really do get what you pay for with this one.

There’s a choice of glass bead, matte black and hand-polished red finishes, and with custom lasering also available, the ElevationDock is very much a luxury product fitting of a device like the iPhone 6.
The ElevationDock 2 is only compatible with the iPhone 6 and can be bought directly from:elevationlab.com

So, that’s our round-up, but which is your favorite? Do share your comments below, and let us know which dock takes your fancy.

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How To Set Up And Use iMessage On Windows PC [Video Tutorial]

Here’s a complete guide on how to get iMessage for Windows PC. More details on how to setup and use with step-by-step guide can be found after the jump.

iMessage is a very secure, fast and generally reliable instant messaging service, but because it’s created and hosted by Apple, you can only use it on Apple devices. This is quite limiting, particularly if, say, you run a Windows PC, but thanks to the admirable work of the jailbreak scene, there are ways around this problem, and below, we’ll be showing you step-by-step how you and your jailbroken iOS device can begin using iMessage via Windows.



The tweak that makes it all possible – Remote Messages – has already been featured here, but having been updated and improved continually over the past month, it’s now an accomplished iMessage add-on. Thus, we’ve put together a little tutorial, and provided you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch as well as a Windows machine, here’s how it’s done:

Step 1: Open up Cydia and search for Remote Messages. There are versions for iOS 7 and iOS 8, so pick whichever is applicable to your software version. Pay the $3.99 asking price and install.
Step 2: Once the process is complete, navigate to Remote Messages in Settings, and create a username and password under ‘Use Authentication’, which should be toggled ON.



Step 3: Provided that your iOS device and Windows machine are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, open your browser and enter the IP address as shown under the ‘Enable’ toggle. After you’ve entered the IP, you’ll need to enter a colon, followed by the server port as shown beneath the IP address in Remote Messages settings (will be ’333′).

So, for example, if your IP address is 192.168.1.21, and server port 333, you would type the following into your browser:

192.168.1.21:333

Step 4: Setup is complete! You can place your device into sleep mode and respond to messages right from your browser.



Sure, it’s re-routing rather than being a genuine iMessage client like on Mac, but given how much easier it is to type on a desktop, this tweak is well worth the four-buck asking price.


So, give it a whirl, check the tutorials below if you haven’t already jailbroken, and be sure to let us know how you get on by dropping us a line in the comments.

(Source: YouTube)

For tutorials on how to jailbreak and install Cydia:

• How To Jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 Using TaiG [Guide]
• How To Jailbreak iOS 8.1.1 Untethered With Taig [Tutorial]

You may also like to check out:

• Jailbreak iOS 8.1.1 And iOS 8.1.2 With Taig On iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, iPad, More [Updated]

Be sure to check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone and iPad.

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Chromecast App For iOS Gets Material Design Makeover, Download It From Here

Google’s Chromecast companion app for iOS has just been updated, with the marquee feature being the introduction of that Material Design which users have been craving for. Full details, as well as those download link, can be seen after the break.

Just as Apple did last year with iOS 7, Google has overhauled the appearance of its mobile platform, but whereas most of the Cupertino’s changes were skin deep – at least, until iOS 8 arrived a few months back – Material Design is pushing a new “layered” initiative that seeks to offer a more streamlined user experience.



Android 5.0 Lollipop, which arrives with Material Design out of the box, has yet to reach the vast majority of smartphones and tablets that will eventually run it, but nonetheless, those waiting have caught snippets with updates to a number of the Big G’s major apps. Gmail has already been treated to the UI changes, to name but one, and with the search giant also ensuring that its range of apps for iOS are catered to, Chromecast now boasts Material Design.



Chromecast, lest we forget, has been something of a revelation itself. The super-cheap HDMI dongle enables streaming from all manner of devices straight to television sets, and operates in a similar manner to a set-top. Being as cheap as it is – you can now snap one up online for less than $30 if you’re lucky enough – many have taken a punt at buying one, and the move to release the product last year has prompted rivals like Apple and Amazon into drastic action.



As well as Material design, the changelog on the App Store allude to some bug fixes and stability amendments, so if you’ve encountered any nagging issues, the update is waiting for you below.



Owning a Chromecast is not obligatory – the app is free, after all – but you won’t get much use out of it unless you do, and if you like streaming content from device to TV, it’s well worth the small investment.



(Download: Chromecast for iOS on the App Store)
Be sure to check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone and iPad.

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Save $35 This Weekend By Downloading These Paid iPhone And iPad Apps For Free Today

Ah, it’s that time again – the weekend – and we’re back with another sizeable list of paid apps gone free for iOS. There are more than a dozen in total this time around, worth a combined total of $35, so if you’re now low on cash after your pre-Christmas expenditure, then here’s a great opportunity for you to stock up on a few great titles.

Slender Man Origins 2 ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

This atmospheric mystery title is not only very easy on the eye, but will have you racking your brains for solutions to the puzzles.

GoPix – Slide Movie Maker for Instagram ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone)

Turn your photos into a movie to share on Instagram with this useful app.

RGB Express – Mini Truck Puzzle ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

This tricky little title is essentially the Flight Control of RGBs, and while it is fun to play, is frustrating in equal measure.

Art Cloud: 60000+ Works in Art History ($9.99 – FREE / iPad)

This app is packed with tens of thousands of historic pieces of art, so whether you’re an enthusiast, an aficionado, or somewhere in between, Art Cloud is not to be baulked at.

MeteoEarth ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone)

As you can see from the screenshot, MeteoEarth brings that in-depth weather view you often see on national TV, offering a more vivid picture than most weather apps.

MeteoEarth for iPad ($3.99 – FREE / iPad)

Same as above, but for iPad

KuaiBoard ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

This novel app turns your keyboard into a clipboard, helping you to save snippets of potentially vital information as you go about your daily life.

PDF Reader Premium ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone)

PDF app that lets you read and annotate your PDF documents.

Gangstar Vegas ($0.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

Although it’s a bit of a Grand Theft Auto rip-off, the Gangstar series is nonetheless fun, and this particular installment is based in Las Vegas.

Pics2Mov ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

Another great app for turning your photos into an awesome motion picture.

iCam ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone)

iCam is a robust camera and photo-editing experience that offers a myriad of features not found in the stock Camera app.

ColorKey ($0.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)

Want to change your keyboard to a color that suits your tastes? ColorKey has you covered from start to finish.

All of the above listed apps are available directly to download from the App Store.

Note: These apps are available for free for a limited time only. Download them as soon as possible since such deals don’t ordinarily last for more than 24 hours after posting.

Be sure to check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone and iPad.

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Upcoming Smartphones In 2015 To Look Forward To In First Half Of The Year

With 2014 coming to an end, we’re looking into 2015 with huge expectations and anticipations for the next-generation of the existing smartphone lineup. And with MWC and CES 2015 being a definitive platform for new releases and announcements, here are some of the highly anticipated smartphones expected to be announced or released in the first half of the budding new year.

HTC One M9

Successor to the HTC One M8, the One M9 – or Hima, as it’s being referred to – will reportedly come with a 1080p panel on a 5-inch screen, but will be powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset and 3GB of RAM with a design that could be similar to the M8 but much slimmer.

OnePlus Two

Continuing on the philosophy behind the OnePlus One, it is rumored that the company is working on a custom ROM for the device, which will be packing the Snapdragon 810 chipset with a whopping 4GB of memory, and still maintain a lower price than other Android flagship phones.

Microsoft Lumia Flagship

With Microsoft expected to launch Windows 10 somewhere in the third quarter of 2015, It is likely that the software giant would be launching its best smartphone within that time frame to showcase the mobile iteration of its latest OS. We’re expecting a revealing at Mobile World Congress for this one.

LG G4

LG’s next flagship phone could be a phablet with a 4K display from the Korean giant. LG had also unveiled a new camera module boasting a resolution of 20.7-megapixels in an electronics conference, and it could be planning on releasing it with the G4. We expect the G4 to carry the same design language as the G3.

Xperia Z4

A photo of the purported Xperia Z4 has been circulating around the Internet and the device shows off the same design language found in the Z3, but more polished and tweaked. The phone while retaining water and dust resistance, is likely to be packing a Snapdragon 810 chip, quad-HD display and a whopping 4GB of RAM. The camera? A 20.7MP rear-facing unit if we play our cards nicely. The device is expected to be announced at Mobile World Congress.

Galaxy S6

Easily the most anticipated smartphone of 2015, the insides of the phone will not matter this time around for the Galaxy S6 which is being designed from ground up and is supposed to feature a premium metal body. The latest rumors are pretty bold, touting the S6 of sporting a curved-edged screen that curves on both sides. We’ve seen the Galaxy Note Edge, but this should be simply out of this world if true. Keep your eyes on Mobile World Congress for the big announcement.

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