http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/contact/author/234/Vern Seward/ Daily news, opinions, editorials, reviews, tips, help, forums, comments, and podcasts all relating to the Mac, Apple, the iPod, the iPhone, and the surrounding industries. en vernseward@mac.com Copyright 2012 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:42:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_news_hounds%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+for+News+Hounds http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_news_hounds/ Need to keep up with current events and don’t want a lot of fluff and opinion to cloud your news? Three apps featured in this week’s Free on iTunes may be just what you need.  Vern Seward tells us about AP Mobile, Reuter’s News Pro, and NPR News. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 25 May 2012 17:42:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_free_art_exhibit_app_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=A+Free+Art+Exhibit+App+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_free_art_exhibit_app_for_ipad/ In this week’s episode of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward takes and exclusive look at a new art exhibiting app, artCircle. If you like looking at art, this is the app for you. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPad Fri, 18 May 2012 19:50:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F5_fabulous_favorite_free_ios_apps%2F&seed_title=5+Fabulous+Favorite+Free+iOS+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/5_fabulous_favorite_free_ios_apps/ This week in Free on iTunes Vern Seward looks back on 5 of his favorite iOS apps: NYPL Biblion, McSweeney’s, PlainText, With Friends games, and Instagram. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 11 May 2012 19:56:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_word_games%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Word+Games http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_word_games/ What’s in a word? A high score if you play it right. Vern Seward takes a look at Scramble With Friends, Scrabble, and Word Fu in this week’s installment of Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 04 May 2012 20:06:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_ios_items_for_writers%2F&seed_title=3+iOS+Items+For+Writers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_ios_items_for_writers/ Got the urge to write? Vern Seward takes a look at three iOS items that may help in the week’s Free on iTunes. Writing Creatively: Fiction, I Should Be Writing, and Write2 Lite. Check it out. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_manly_men%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+For+Manly+Men http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_manly_men/ Get in shape and learn man-stuff in this week’s Free on iTunes, where Vern Seward covers Lose The Belly, Men’s Fitness Complete Sports Traing Guide, and Manliness. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:22:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ipad_apps_for_going_places%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iPad+Apps+For+Going+Places http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ipad_apps_for_going_places/ Go an itch to go places? Vern Seward help you scratch it with 3 iPad freebies featured in this week’s Free on iTunes. 1000 Places to Go Before You Die, National Geographic Today, and The Design Museum. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iOS, iPad Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:26:43 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_apps_to_show_off_your_new_ipad%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Apps+To+Show+Off+Your+New+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_apps_to_show_off_your_new_ipad/ The new iPad 3 has a stunning display. Vern Seward helps you make the most of it with 3 free apps with stellar graphics: Pinball HD, Dark Meadow, And Paper by Fiftythree. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:09:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_hunger_games_fans%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+for+Hunger+Games+Fans http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_hunger_games_fans/ Can’t get enough of The Hunger Games? Vern Seward point out 3 iOS freebies that may sate your appetite; iTunes Movie Trailers, The Hunger Games iPhone game, and How to Survive the Hunger Games: A Brief Look at Katniss’s Survival Strategy. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:52:22 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_free_app_for_ipad_that_shows_knowledge_is_power%2F&seed_title=A+Free+App+for+iPad+that+Shows+Knowledge+is+Power http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_free_app_for_ipad_that_shows_knowledge_is_power/ Free quality education for all, through your iPad! This week on Free on iTunes, Vern Seward looks at the idea that knowledge is power with Khan Academy for iPad. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iOS, iPad Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:24:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_avante-garde_social_tools_for_ios%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Avante-Garde+Social+Tools+For+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_avante-garde_social_tools_for_ios/ Into the virtual social scene? In this week’s Free on iTunes, Vern Seward looks at three new items that may expand you social world. Instagram, Path, and The Social Hour Podcast. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:19:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_camera_3.0%2F&seed_title=iPhone+Camera+3.0 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_camera_3.0/ Love taking photos with your iPhone? Imagine the pix you could get if the iPhone had an even better camera. In this installment of Just a Thought, Vern Seward lays out what kind of advancements he’d like to see in future iPhone cameras. Columns and Opinions, Just a Thought, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:36:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fubreakifix_adventures_with_a_cracked_iphone%2F&seed_title=uBreakiFix+-+Adventures+with+a+Cracked+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ubreakifix_adventures_with_a_cracked_iphone/ Got butter fingers and a busted iPhone 4 screen? In this edition of Just a Peek Vern Seward takes a look at uBreakiFix, a gadget repair shop. Check it out. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:44:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbeautiful_free_informative_smithsonian_channel_app_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Beautiful%2C+Free%2C+Informative%3A+Smithsonian+Channel+App+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/beautiful_free_informative_smithsonian_channel_app_for_ipad/ There is an exclusive group of apps iPad apps on Apple’s App Store that are not only functional, but are functional in such a way as to make using them a very enjoyable experience. This week in Free on iTunes, Vern Seward focuses on Smithsonian for iPad. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iOS, iPad Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:32:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_for_free_music_music_and_more_music%2F&seed_title=3+for+Free%3A+Music%21+Music%21+and+More+Music%21%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_for_free_music_music_and_more_music/ This week on Free on iTunes, free music! Vern Seward takes a listen to three free tunes from Mona, School of Seven Bells, and Leonard Cohen. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:45:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F4_free_non-apps_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=4+Free+Non-Apps+For+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/4_free_non-apps_for_ipad/ iOS isn’t just about apps There’s lots of free stuff that aren’t apps available for your iPad and this week Vern Seward looks at 4 for reading: Black Moon, The Keeper, Distro, and The Week.  Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iTunes, iPad Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:28:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_house_hunter%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+For+The+House+Hunter http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_house_hunter/ Looking for a new home? You iPhone can help, and in this installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward list 3 free iOS apps that can help in your search; Zillow, Realtor.com, and Hud Homes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:23:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fonlive_desktop%2F&seed_title=OnLive+Desktop%3A+Windows+%26amp%3B+Office+on+Your+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/onlive_desktop/ Tablet toting road warriors rejoice!OnLive Desktop for iPad is here, bringing Windows and Microsoft Office to the tablet in your lap. Vern Seward takes a look and shows us the pros and cons in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:54:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbattle_pocket_bulge_with_the_hint_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=Battle+Pocket+Bulge+With+The+Hint+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/battle_pocket_bulge_with_the_hint_for_iphone/ How can you reduce pocket bulges and still carry your iPhone and essential wallet contents? Here’s a hint. Vern Seward take a look at Waterfield Design’s Hint iPhone 4 wallet/case hybrid in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:35:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftouch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch%2F&seed_title=Touch+Up+iPad-bound+Pix+With+TouchRetouch+HD http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/touch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch/ With the right app installed, iOS devices can amazing things. Vern Seward looks at one such app, TouchRetouch, an app for removing or adding objects to your photos, in this edition of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:31:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_panorama_apps_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Panorama+Apps+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_panorama_apps_for_iphone/ Want to shoot panoramas? With your iPhone? You’re in luck! This week in Free on iTunes Vern Seward takes a look at three free apps that will get you shooting pans like a pro. PanoStitcher, PanoMinute, and TourWrist. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_ios_freebies_for_the_armchair_adventurer%2F&seed_title=3+iOS+Freebies+for+the+Armchair+Adventurer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_ios_freebies_for_the_armchair_adventurer/ Want to get up and get out, but not really? Vern Seward point you to 3 iOS apps that might help in theis week’s Free on iTunes. Temple Run, Canyon Country National Parks, and Theodolite Free. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:14:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps++for+The+Reader%2C+The+Dreamer%2C+%26amp%3B+The+Planner http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner/ Vern Seward has a lot of time on his hands while convalencsing. That means he’s doing a lot of reading, dreaming and planning and he points out 3 free iOS apps to help you just that: McSweeney’s, Fotopedia Wild Friends, and Kayak. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_iphone_apps_youll_be_glad_you_have%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iPhone+Apps+You%26%238217%3Bll+Be+Glad+You+Have http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_iphone_apps_youll_be_glad_you_have/ Spome apps you use a lot, but in this week’s Free on iTunes, Vern Seward points you to three that likely won’t get a lot of use, but you’ll be glad you have; Glympse, Action Movie FX, and Redbox. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:04:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F10_essential_free_iphone_apps%2F&seed_title=10+Essential+Free+iPhone+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/10_essential_free_iphone_apps/ Vern Seward points you to 10 free apps that should be on your new iPhone in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:56:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsatechi_r1_arm_hinge_tablet_stand%2F&seed_title=iPad+Stand+on+the+Go%3A+Satechi+R1+Arm+Hinge http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/satechi_r1_arm_hinge_tablet_stand/ Need a stand for your iPad? Vern Seward take a look at Satechi’s R1 Arm Hinge Tablet Stand in this installment of Just a Peek. Read on to see if this portable stand is worth the space in your tech bag. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:02:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F10_essential_free_ipad_apps%2F&seed_title=10+Essential+Free+iPad+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/10_essential_free_ipad_apps/ Got a new iPad for Christmas? Vern Seward lists 10 free apps no iPad should be without in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iTunes, iPad Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:32:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fverbatim_ultra-slim_bluetooth_keyboard%2F&seed_title=Verbatim+Ultra-Slim+Bluetooth+Keyboard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/verbatim_ultra-slim_bluetooth_keyboard/ Vern Seward takes a peek at the deminuitive Verbatim Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard. It’s thin, compact, and works with the iPhone and iPad, but does the device warrant your consideration? Read on! Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:25:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F2_free_ipad_games_for_the_adventurer%2F&seed_title=2+Free+iPad+Games+for+The+Adventurer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/2_free_ipad_games_for_the_adventurer/ Want to go on an adventure without leaving your chair? You could read one, but why not play one? Or two? This week Vern Seward takes a look at two freebie adventure games for iOS; Dungeon Hunter 3 and Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth Defense. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:58:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F5_last_minute_gift_ideas_for_the_tech_savvy%2F&seed_title=5+Last+Minute+Gift+Ideas+For+the+Tech+Savvy http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/5_last_minute_gift_ideas_for_the_tech_savvy/ Searching for something to give the tech savvy on your Christmas shopping list? With only five days left you need some solid suggestions, quick. Vern Seward has put together a short list of items that are sure to please and should be fairly easy to find. Columns and Opinions, Just a Thought Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F4_free_booktrack_books_for_iphone_and_ipad%2F&seed_title=4+Free+Booktrack+Books+for+iPhone+%26amp%3B+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/4_free_booktrack_books_for_iphone_and_ipad/ Love reading ebooks but find that there a little something missing? In this installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward may have found it in Booktrack. He shows us a Sherlock Holmes adventure, a beloved fairy tale, a story from Rudyard Kipling, and some Oscar Wilde, too! Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:51:52 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_beatles_yellow_submarine%2F&seed_title=The+Beatles+Yellow+Submarine http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_beatles_yellow_submarine/ In this week’s installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward takes an extended look at a classic movie made into a ebook, The Beatles Yellow Submarine. And It’s Free! Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:01:07 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_arcade_quarter-wasters%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Arcade+Quarter-Wasters http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_arcade_quarter-wasters/ Into Old School gaming and you ‘d like it free? You’re in luck. In this week’s Free on iTunes, Vern Seward points out three Old School classic games that are free: Frogger Free, Pac-Mac Lite, and Galaga 30th Anniversary Edition. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:50:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_apps_for_wine_fong_and_song%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Apps+For+Wine%2C+Food%2C+and+Song http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_apps_for_wine_fong_and_song/ Throwing a holiday ho-down? Us neither. But you might in the future, and when you do you’ll be glad Vern Seward pointed you to these three apps to make your shindig planning a bit easier. Wine.com for iPad, 170,000+ Recipes, and SoundHound. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:50:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_just_messin_around%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+for+Just+Messin%26%238217%3B+Around http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_just_messin_around/ Vern Seward points out 3 useful apps for iPhone and/or iPad for those who are into just messin’ around in this week’s Free on iTunes: Fanhattan, Box, and Flipboard. Check it out. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:57:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F500px_for_ipad_its_full_of_stars%2F&seed_title=500px+for+iPad%3A+It%26%238217%3Bs+Full+of+Stars http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/500px_for_ipad_its_full_of_stars/ There are images and then there are images. If you like viewing the latter, then a free app called “500px” for iPad may be the app you need. Vern Seward features it in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:43:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flifeproof_case_for_iphone_4_4s_protection_without_bulk%2F&seed_title=LifeProof+Case+for+iPhone+4%2F4S%3A+Protection+Without+Bulk http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lifeproof_case_for_iphone_4_4s_protection_without_bulk/ There are iPhone cases that offer varying degree of protection. Are there cases that hit that sweet spot between protection and useability? Vern Seward puts a LifeProof case to the test in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:51:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_siri_wannabe_apps_for_ios%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Siri+Wannabe+Apps+for+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_siri_wannabe_apps_for_ios/ Do you want Siri now, but have to wait to upgrade to an iPhone 4S? Vern Seward points out 3 apps that may make the waiting a bit easier to take. Dragon Dictation, Dragon Go!, and Vlingo. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, Siri Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:45:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F4_more_free_purge_survivng_apps%2F&seed_title=4+More+Free+Purge+Surviving+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/4_more_free_purge_survivng_apps/ This week in Free on iTunes, Vern Seward continues divesting his iPhone and iPad of apps he just doesn’t use and looking for the ones that he just has to keep. He found four more that meet that criteria, including Real Racing GTI, Billy Frontier, Victoria’s Secret, and iTunes Movie Trailers. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:08:03 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpublic_memorializes_steve_jobs_at_apple_stores%2F&seed_title=Public+Memorializes+Steve+Jobs+At+Apple+Stores http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/public_memorializes_steve_jobs_at_apple_stores/ Many will remember Steve Jobs and will miss him even though they’ve never met the man. Nowhere is that more evident than at many of Apple’s retail stores, where the company has allowed the public to leave brief messages expressing their grief and sympathy concerning the death of Apple’s co-founder and former CEO. News Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:58:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F5_free_ios_apps_that_should_survive_an_app_purge%2F&seed_title=5+Free+iOS+Apps+That+Should+Survive+A+Purge http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/5_free_ios_apps_that_should_survive_an_app_purge/ Got way too many apps on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch? So does Vern Seward, who’s admitting to his app addiction. However, in this week’s Free on iTunes he points out five free apps that should stay onyour device; Pulse, Editions by AOL, The Onion Tablet, Adobe Photoshop Express, Pixlr-o-matic, and SynthCam. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad, iPod Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:13:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_few_words_about_steve_jobs%2F&seed_title=A+few+Words+About+Steve+Jobs http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_few_words_about_steve_jobs/ The life of Steve Jobs had a huge impact on the lives of people around the world, as did is passing on October 5. The Mac Observer’s Vern Seward is among those that can say Mr. Jobs’s visionary drive played a role in his life, and he was happy to share his thoughts on the life of Apple’s co-founder. Columns and Opinions, Just a Thought Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:59:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_ios_apps_from_all_over%2F&seed_title=3+iOS+Apps+From+All+Over http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_ios_apps_from_all_over/ Sometimes you just want to be a sponge and absorb. In this week’s Free on iTunes, Vern Seward points out 3 iOS apps that let you do just that. McSweeney’s, Vulture Clickables, and Stitcher Radio. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:48:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_graphic_novels_for_ios_for_iphone_ipad%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Graphic+Novels+for+iPhone+%26amp%3B+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_graphic_novels_for_ios_for_iphone_ipad/ Enjoy graphic novels? The this week’s edition of Free on iTunes Vern Seward points out three free iOS optimized graphic novels: Burn Notice, Operation Ajax, and Fallout: New Vegas. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad, iPod Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:50:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fstem_innovation_tandem_speakers%2F&seed_title=Stem+Innovations%3A+Tandem+Speakers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/stem_innovation_tandem_speakers/ Good speakers are not hard to find. So, what makes Stem Innovation’s Tandem Speakers special? Vern Seward finds out in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:01:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_more_free_tv_apps_for_ipad_finally%2F&seed_title=3+More+Free+TV+Apps++for+iPad+%28Finally%21%29 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_more_free_tv_apps_for_ipad_finally/ Three more iPad apps dedicated to watching TV shows have (finally!) appeared. Vern Seward takes a look at apps from NBC, TBS, and TNT in this week’s edition of Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPad Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:27:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffree_for_iPad_9_11_memorial_past_present_and_future%2F&seed_title=Free+for+iPad+-+9%2F11+Memorial%3A+Past%2C+Present%2C+and+Future http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/free_for_iPad_9_11_memorial_past_present_and_future/ Vern Seward takes a look at 9/11 Memorial: Past, Present, and Future, a free iPad app in this week’s installment of Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:07:02 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_to_distract_you%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+to++Distract+You http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_to_distract_you/ Need to keep your mind off some unpleasant issue? Got a long wait ahead of you? Have a few minutes to kill and can’t do anything constructive? If you have an iPhone or iPad then you’ve got access to three free time wasters: Tekken Bowl, MetalStorm: Online, and Fragger HD. What are you waiting for? Time’s awastin’. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:46:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmarware_microshell_ipad_2_case_this_is_the_one%2F&seed_title=Marware+MicroShell+iPad+2+Case%3A+This+Is+The+One%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/marware_microshell_ipad_2_case_this_is_the_one/ There are cases for iPad 2, then there’s the Marware Microshell iPad 2 Case. Vern Seward pulls back the the covers on this case in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:57:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F234&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_catalogs_for_ios_sky_mall_ikea_pottery_barn%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Catalogs+for+iOS%3A+Sky+Mall%2C+Ikea%2C+Pottery+Barn http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_catalogs_for_ios_sky_mall_ikea_pottery_barn/ If you like thumbing through catalogs then you’ll like the iPhone and iPad apps Vern Seward rounded up in this week’s installment of Free on iTunes. They are for Sky Mall, Ikea and Pottery Barn. Happy browsing! Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:16:28 -0400