How To Uninstall Apps In iPhone with iOS 7 [Quick Tips]

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If you are new to iPhone environment, you might have a little issue with deleting the apps. If you have used Android smartphones, you know that you can delete the apps from Play Store or from the Settings. But in iPhone its not the same. You won’t find options to delete the apps either in App Store or in Settings.

So, the question is how to delete an app from iPhone running iOS 7??

Deleting an app from iPhone is really easy in fact. Just do the following stuff:

  • Instead of clicking, hold on to an app icon for a few seconds. Icons will start shaking and a X symbol will appear on them. Like the one in the picture below:Delete apps from iPhone
  • Now click on the app you want to delete. A dialogue box will pop up asking to confirm the deletion. Click on Delete to uninstall the app. It will be instantly deleted.Uninstall apps from iPhone iOS 7

As you saw, it is really easy to uninstall apps on iPhone and iPad. It is just that one doesn’t know about this rather unique (for new iPhone users) way of deleting apps.

5 Apps Banned on Apple’s App Store but are available on Android

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Apple has always been serious about the apps and games developers offer in their app store. And also, we always hear about Apple banning apps or games which are not according to their terms and conditions. Apple is totally against to the adult and controversial content, and also to the over violent apps. Apple says that they look for the apps which are different from books and songs. Apple wants to avoid the religious criticism and clearly ask developers to better write a book if they want to explore sociopolitical issues.

5 iOS banned apps avaiable on android

In this article, we’re talking about those apps which were first available in app store but later thrown out due to some controversies. This big giant has over 700,00 apps in app store and about 5,000 apps have been banned or removed due to their negative nature against their guidelines. The developers of some of such apps went to android and other web markets so that others can enjoy their apps. So below is the list of “5 iOS Banned Apps which are available on Android”.

1. Pocket Girlfriend:Pocket Girlfriend

It is an adult app which gives the experience of having a girlfriend in the pocket to the users. This app allows you to have dirty talk with a virtual girl. You can just select one from the number of options and can enjoy the various responses and you can also customize some yourself. SO overall there is a lot of adult content in this app which makes apple to ban it from their app store.

Available on Android:

2. WikiLeaks:WikiLeaks

This app takes you to the WikiLeaks website anywhere you are. This website gives you access to all the leaked classified government documents. According to apple its potential threat to the iPhone users and also does not meet the app store guideline of personal attacks.

Available on Android:

3. Dirty Fingers:Dirty Fingers

This app is just not good. It is live wallpaper in which whenever you touch the screen a girl in bikini named Veronika appears and clean off the screen. Apple finds it totally filthy and banned it.

Available on Android:

4. I am Rich:

I Am Rich

This app is just waste of money. It costs $1000 but it does nothing. It just displays the phrase “I am Rich” with a red diamond on the background. Clearly the idea was to let the rich people download this app because they are rich. Apple banned it without giving any reason. But I guess everyone understands the reason. Only 8 people downloaded this app before it was banned.

Available on Android:

5. S.M.T.H. (Send me to Heaven):

S.M.T.H.

In this app users are asked to through their device as high as they can and of course to catch them on the way back. This app stores the height and stores the result on leader board. Apple banned this app because it encourages the users to risk their device.

Available on Android:

These were the apps which you obviously cannot find on app store, but can download from Google Play Store. There are many others controversial apps which were banned by apple from App Store and never came back – not even on Android like Ghetto Tweets, Me so holy, Obama Trampoline, Scratch, Yoga 4 Dudes, The Manhattan Declaration etc.

Is there any other app or game you know about, which was banned from app store? Do share with us in comments below. Don’t forget to check the “6 best free Android Launchers“.

Leaked Photos Of iPhone 5S Appear Online

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There were rumors about Apple planning to release an iPhone 5S later this year and now a Chinese website has posted some leaked photos of the rumored iPhone to back that up. The website posted a series of pictures showing the dimensions and design of the upcoming Apple device in various stages of production and are allegedly taken at Foxconn’s facility in China.

iPhone 5S leaked images

The leaked pictures show a pre-production version of the rumored iPhone 5S which gives us a pretty good idea of how the device is going to look like. Apple followed the iPhone 5’s design for the upcoming device with the same taller screen. According to the post, iPhone 5S will offer a minor update from the previous phone while the iPhone 6 will feature a trendy 5-inch screen.

leaked iPhone 5S image

Earlier rumors about iPhone 5S said that the upcoming device will feature a better processor, an improved camera with powerful LED flash, fingerprint sensor and color options like the latest iPod Touch. Sharp displayed its IGZO display at the CES 2013 recently in a 32-inch 4K monitor and we are expecting to see this technology in the upcoming iPhone. HTC and Sony have already unveiled their flagship smartphones with full-HD displays and Apple is also planning to feature full-HD screen in the next iPhone.

leaked iPhone 5S images

Apple recently announced a 128GB iPad so we are also expecting to see a storage bump in the iPhone 5S. According to another Chinese website, the successor to the popular iPhone 5 will be cheaper but stockier and will be available in attractive six colors. Foxconn is usually known for its top security within its manufacturing area and there is no way to confirm if the images are real or not. However, the rumor mill managed to predict almost everything perfectly last time before the release of iPhone 5 so there’s a fifty-fifty chance of these rumors coming true.

Apple is refusing to comment on these rumors as usual and according to a report by Business Insider, the next iPhone will go into production next month and will be unveiled in June. We know that the last two iPhones were released at the end of the year but it’s also true that both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 4 were released in mid-year so we can expect to see the next iPhone in June.

Shrink To Fit Market- iPhone Mini Could Be The Next Big Thing After iPad Mini

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Steve Jobs, as the world is aware of, always worked towards building quality products that added value for money and gave rich user experience over the ones that came with low price tag and compromised with features including the size. But now, Apple is in for too much of experimenting and trying to get closer to the competition in-terms of redesigning their existing products to fit all pockets!

iPhone mini

After its launch of iPad mini in the month of October last year, rumors has it that Apple is planning to come up with iPhone mini in 2014. As the report is seen on   it is said that the Apple needs to find newer ways to make profit in 2014 which is otherwise doing great business in 2013 through its iPhone 5. But as foreseen by Mawston, Samsung will capture 33 percent of the 2013 smartphone market and Apple will have its share of 21 percent. Apart from Mawston, strategy analytics, Jeffries analyst Peter Misek also believes the possibility of such a smartphone and said it would cost anywhere between $200 and $250 according to the source.

Apple is now on the second position following the lead Samsung in the smart phone business. As per the analysis by Mawston, the high-end smartphone market is nearing saturation and to survive the competition, to gain the first place and also to fill the gap and tap the cheap smartphone market, iPhone is rumored to release this new “iPhone mini” in 2014.

The question is- “would there be a market for this cheaper and smaller iPhone?” As per the Forbes, this “Honey I shrunk the iPhone” version could have a huge market in countries like China and India apart from the craze that could develop in USA.

People already using the current versions of high-end iPhones might not want to switch to the miniature of the same but yes, other potential customers who are using cheaper smart phones would definitely switch to a better alternative like iPhone mini.

If at all this rumor becomes reality, would you opt for an iPhone mini?

Analysts Say Apple Is Stronger Than Ever With China Sales

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If there’s any doubt about the fact that Apple’s latest iPhone is something to watch out for then clearly we haven’t heard the analysts speak. Just a few months after the successful release of the iPhone 5 in the United States, Apple ventured into the world by releasing the iPhone 5 in about 50 countries including Albania, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey and Venezuela. But the most notable release the American tech giant has had abroad was in China and the numbers say there is no denying that.

Chinese iPhone in China

Two Million iPhones and Counting

Just three days after the December 14 release of the iPhone 5 in China, the Cupertino-based tech company announced that they were able to sell 2 million units, a feat that CEO Tim Cook described as “incredible” and “the best first weekend sales ever in China.” Such was the iPhone 5 phenomenon in China that, weeks before the release, China Unicom, Apple’s partner carrier in China, reported 300,000 reservations for the said iPhone. And while reports say there were less stellar crowds at the Apple Store on opening day, analysts say the iPhone 5’s first few days on China’s shores still showed strong signs of growth.

The Expert’s Take

After selling 5 million units in three days in the United States, the tech giant suffered a shocking plunge in stocks which was credited to the slow shipping of iPhone 5 supplies, easily scratched back panels, Maps app failures and management shakeups. But a lot of analysts who looked into the China sales feat thought that this was exactly what Apple needed to climb back on top. Analysts from Atlantic Equities believe that the 2 million mark could help the American tech giant bring back investor trust. People at Barclay’s also agree that the China sales report was a good start to easing the worries investors may be having as of late.

ISI, meanwhile, reported that Apple’s iPhone 5 success in China was a “strong launch” especially since the 3G subscriber market in the said country is very limited. Some analysts like those from RBS thought that it was notable how the tech company managed to get a fair share of the Chinese smartphone market even without the help of China Mobile’s 700 million subscribers as well as their 75.6 million 3G customers. Piper Jaffray’s analysts also believe that the demand for the iPhone remains strong despite all the troubles the company went through in the past quarters.

Is Bigger and Tougher Going to Cut It for Apple?

It is not very surprising that the tech giant is beginning to toughen up their marketing strategies by going global. Just this month, the tech giant managed to launch the iPhone 5 in 50 countries. Reports say the company is on its way to launching the premiere smartphone in more than 100 countries by the end of this year. And while this bold attempt is pushing analysts to the edge of their seats, iPhone addicts are clearly becoming more excited about what’s in store for them, no matter where they are in the world.

Author Byline: Twila B. is a writer, a multimedia enthusiast, a blogger and an iPhone addict. She’s currently a news writer for Cashforiphones.com and has written hundreds of articles since 2010. Check out her writings at Cashforiphones.com/cfi/news! 

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Top 10 Droolworthy Tech Gifts of 2012

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Christmas is near and it is time to look at the top 10 droolworthy tech gifts of this year. All the products are presented in random order here.

iPhone 5

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I am not really a big Apple fan, but when I think of droolworthy tech gifts, this is the first thing that comes in my mind, iPhone 5. Apple broke sales record with iPhone 5 by selling more than 5 million units in the first three days. The latest iPhone features a 4-inch LED-backlit IPS TFT screen, 8-megapixel camera, 1.2GHz Dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. You can grab one today for $649 (without contract)

Samsung Galaxy Camera

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If you love the point and shoot feature of cell phones but want this feature in a real camera than Samsung Galaxy Camera is just what you are looking for. This Android camera features 16-megapixel camera, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, Jelly Bean operating system, 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and 1650mAh battery. This cool camera is available for $500.

MacBook Pro 2012 with Retina Display/Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

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If you are thinking about a luxurious tech gift, you can go for a MacBook Pro 2012 with Retina Display or Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga if you prefer Windows operating system. Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina Display features Quad-core processor, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor and a battery that can get up to 7 hours on a single charge. Apple MacBook Pro price starts from $1190. The IdeaPad Yoga is a cool 13.3-inch Ultrabook that can be used as a full laptop keyboard or a tablet with multitouch feature. The IdeaPad Yoga price starts from $999.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the successor of Galaxy Note made an impressive result on the market and is the latest flagship device of Samsung. This phablet offers 5.5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor, 8-megapixel rear camera, Android OS 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, 3100mAh battery and S Pen stylus. It’s available for $700 (without contract).

iPad 4

ipad 4

Tablet is one of the hottest tech gift categories of this holiday season and the iPad 4 can be the perfect tablet holiday gift for your dear and near ones. The latest iPad features 9.70-inch IPS LCD screen, Apple A6 Dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel camera and comes with a price tag of $499. You can also think about purchasing iPad Mini or Google Nexus 7 if you are looking for something budget-friendly.

Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console

halo 4 console

The Xbox 360 320GB Limited Edition Halo 4 consoles can be the best Christmas gift for Halo fans or gamers. This game shattered sale records and enjoyed a $200-million opening day. The customized console is available for $399.99 and includes two customized controllers, the Halo 4 game (Standard Edition), a 320GB hard drive, a wired headset and a token for downloading custom Halo 4 contents.

Bose Quiet Comfort 15

bose quiet comfort

Bose QuietComfort 15 is known as one of the most popular noise cancelling headphones and it can be a really cool tech Xmas gift for music lovers. It’s very comfortable and comes with effective noise cancellation technology. Bose QuietComfort 15 is available for $299.

Nexus 4

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Nexus 4, Google’s fourth Nexus-branded Android smartphone can be also considered as one of the most-wanted Xmas gift of this year. This cool phone offers 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus screen, 1.5GHz Quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro with Krait processor, 8-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and 2100mAh battery to power up all these things. But the most attractive part of this device is its price tag, $349 only.

iPod Touch 5

iPod touch 4

Apple’s fifth-generation iPod Touch is more than just a music player and can be a great gift for this Christmas. You can use it as a handheld gaming console, portable media player or just a music player. The latest iPod Touch features a 4-inch LCD screen, Apple A5 Dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM and 5-megapixel rear camera. You can grab one today for $299.

3M Streaming Projector

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The 3M Streaming Projector is small, portable and offers ample picture quality. This small 4.3×4.2×2 inch projector comes with streaming content service feature, Roku streaming stick. Its poor battery life and loud noise of the fan can get annoying but for people who love portability, this $299 projector is surely a nice Christmas gift.

5 Questions Answered On Which Gadget To Buy This Festive Season iPhone 5, iPad mini or Microsoft surface?

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November and December are the months when people across globe celebrate festivals and make merry by buying electronics either for personal use or to gift to their loved ones. Since the market at present is flooded with endless goods and gadgets making a choice becomes very difficult. The brand, cost, features, operating system, usability and the purpose of buying such devices are all accountable to making the best possible decision. You have multipurpose smart phones, tablets, budget tablets, and OS specific gadgets to choose from (let’s leave laptops alone as of now!).

Here is a simple list of selected gadgets you might want to consider for your next buy followed by some guidelines on how to make your decision in the form of questions and answers:

  1. Apple’s – iPhone 5, iPad 3 and  iPad Mini
  2. Google’s- Endless Android mobile phones and  Nexus 7 Tablet
  3. Amazon’s- Kindle Fire HD
  4. Samsung’s- Galaxy Series Mobile Phones, Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Note
  5. Omnia’s W Phone
  6. Microsoft’s- Windows 8 Mobile Phones and Microsoft Surface
  7. Motorola’s- Xoom and Razr XT910 Phone
  8. Nokia’s- Lumia 800, E6 and 808 Pure View Phones
  9. Acer’s- Iconia Tab
  10. HTC’s- One X, Radar and One S Phones
  11. LG’s- Optimus 4X HD
  12. Sony’s- Tablet S
  13. Xperia S and Xperia Go Phones
  14. Black Berry’s- iberry Auxus AX02, Playbook Tablet and Bold Touch 9900
  15. Asus’s- Eee Pad Transformer TF101G and Eee Pad Slider

You have to keep several factors in mind or else you will end up buying on of the most useless gadgets of all time. It’s time to mind map and find answers to some of the common questions, here we go.

Q1- So the first question that arises is- Who is the big-boss of them all?
Is it Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft, Acer, Sony or Motorola?

A-  As far as I believe, there is no such big-boss or maybe there is one! But that does not really matter. The best might not be the right fit for you. Yes, I mean it. The best of them all might be offering the most aspired device but that might actually be of little use for you and your needs.

Whether you are considering buying a product from one of these companies to fulfil your professional needs or you are buying one from a brand just for fun is what matters. Your needs must be in-line with the features offered by the device and the price you are paying for the gadget. More over it must be affordable for you and so you must literally try to get more for as little money as possible when it comes to economical buy!

Hence, all the guys mentioned above have something nice to offer in the range for what you are looking for. The ball is in your court now.

Q2- Which touch screen gadget serves you the best and add value to your money?

A-  First of all decide and be clear of what type of gadget you are interested in i.e. a smart phone or a tablet computer or a luxury touch screen device. For example- A smart phone with touch screen loaded with reasonable OS can be your best bet over choosing a tablet if you are looking for a gadget that meets your phone requirements as well as assist you with rich features like navigation, gaming, 3G accessibility, among other features you are looking for. You are getting everything you are aspiring to buy, you are getting all of them in one device and also you are paying little less than what you might pay for unwanted features by choosing a tablet against your requirements.

Q3- Which hardware and Operating System should I choose?

A-  There are two aspects of choosing the modern day’s touch screen devices. One is the hardware i.e. which handset or tablet brand should you go for and the other is the software namely the Operating System i.e. iOS, Android or Windows 8. iOS is specific to Apple devices only i.e. if you want iOS operating System then you ought go for Apple’s hardware. Whereas if you choose to buy devices with Android OS then you will have a range of choices as far as the hardware brand is concerned. Google, Samsung, HTC, etc all have smart phones and tablets with Android OS. Same is the case with Microsoft’s new Windows 8 OS.

Therefore it becomes crucial to decide on which Operating System you would like to go with so that you can choose the hardware wisely.

Q4- Are you buying a device for your personal use or for a small company that you run or for your family?

A-  Be very clear about whom is this device meant for and what age group people would be using the gadget. For example: Your tablet will perhaps be used by your wife and your kids if your option is to buy a tablet for your family. Kids these days are smart and even toddlers are not to be taken lightly when it comes to using touch screen gadgets. You are using it for fun and work, your wife would use it to browse the internet and play and your children would use it for education purpose and gaming.

So, the versatility and usability becomes the important part of your list of must have features. Likewise may be you need more prolific features if the device is meant for your personal use to meet your professional needs or something versatile would suit if the gadget is meant to be used by more than one person.

Q5- Finally, what is your budget?

A-  You have a list of features that a gadget must have for you to buy it but you have so little money to spend or you just don’t give a damn to how much it costs but you need the best you can get or maybe you are ready to stretch and your budget is flexible but are looking for something that adds value to your money. Whatever be your budget, the good news is most of you can own one device that fits you the best. Just be sure of how much you are ready to spend and what do you want for that much of money. It is also important to be ready with a list of things you may agree to compromise if need be so that you end up buying a device for the money you have.

Take an informed decision and be responsible for what you have decided. Whether you are paying less or more the truth is you are anyway paying a price. If you go for an economical gadget you may compromise on the product quality or features and if you are buying it for more money that’s it you have already paid a price with your bucks!

Do you have more tips to share, we are eager to hear them from you. Drop your tips and queries.

5 Reasons Why Apple Maps Sucks Big Time

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Apple announced its plan to remove Google Maps and YouTube in its latest iOS 6 back in June. Google has already managed to replace the native YouTube app with its own YouTube app but Apple decided to replace Google Maps with its own Maps app. So far, Apple Maps has proved to be a disaster and the company is now desperately trying to make things right by luring away Google Maps employees. Let’s take a closer look at Apple’s new Maps app to see what makes this app a complete failure.

Inaccurate Search Results

The first thing we noticed when using this new Apple Maps is inaccurate search results. If you search for Manchester United Football Club’s location, you will be redirected to Sale United Football Club. Zach Epstein of FoxNews.com also wrote in a post recently how a search performed in Apple Maps for a restaurant he was standing no more than 100 feet away showed results in Kansas. People are getting faulty address search results and incorrect business listings when using Apple Maps.

Misplaced Towns

The second thing we noticed when using this new Maps app is misplaced towns and missing local places. Another funny thing is, we found a museum located in a river. CNET also published where all the major Maps errors are highlighted – wrong directions and misnamed venues. Walt Disney Family Museum is actually located seven miles away from its original location and the map is missing Statue of Liberty, need we say more?

Redirects to Google Maps on Desktop, Android and non-iOS 6 phones

Apple’s plan was to replace Google Maps with its own Maps app but looks like the company is actually sending users to Google Maps. When we share a location using Apple Maps, users get redirected to Google Maps when clicking from a desktop, Android or other non-iOS 6 phones. This is not really a big problem if you compare it with the other two problems mentioned above. However, if Apple is trying to grab the attention of Google Maps users, this is surely not the way to do so.

Cloudy Satellite Images

If you are from Scotland, the new Apple Maps app is surely not for you as most of the Satellite images of Scotland in the map are obscured by cloud. As you can see in the image, a part of Scotland is covered with clouds and is of no use to users. Blurry and low-quality satellite images are also noticed in some places. The Hoover Dam looks like a ski-slope of death in 3D images.

Not good with abbreviations

Apple Maps is not good with abbreviations and is not ready to handle abbreviated search yet. Recently, a user reported that when he was looking for Rua General Urquiza in Rio de Janeiro, he got wrong search results as the word “General” is commonly abbreviated “Gal” in Brazil. We really don’t expect this type of mistake from Apple.

These are the issues we have faced so far when using Apple’s new Maps app. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “extremely sorry” and is now suggesting to “try alternatives like Bing, MapQuest and Waze” after receiving tons of complaints from users. However, if you are willing to go back to Google Maps, you don’t have to wait for long as Google Maps will be coming to Safari’s iOS browser soon.

Making Alcohol More High Tech: Best iPhone Apps

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Alcohol-Wine-Beer-Mobile-AppDrinking alcohol is part of the American culture. Beer is practically synonymous with sporting events such as baseball. Champagne goes hand in hand with New Year’s Eve and special occasions. Whole Hollywood blockbusters such as The Hangover center entirely around the consumption of alcohol. The 21st birthday has become a rite of passage for many young Americans.

With alcohol so ingrained in our culture (for better or worse – that battle won’t be fought here), it probably comes as no surprise that the majority of Americans drink. In fact, a Gallup poll revealed that 67% of American adults consume alcohol (Newport, 2010). With alcohol being so popular, many apps have surfaced to make the drinking experience a little more high tech. Here is a look at some of the best alcohol apps around:

VintageChart+

This app was created by Wine Spectator, and is available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. If you don’t know, Wine Spectator is a popular and respected magazine that centers around…any guesses? That’s right, wine. The idea behind this app is to help individuals make an informed decision about wine whether their sitting in a restaurant trying to impress their boss or in the aisle at a store trying to pick the right bottle for a dinner party. This app allows users to compare wines from different regions and years and pick the best one. It includes recommendations and notes, harvest reports, maps that allow you to see where certain wines are produced, and a news feed so you can always be the most up-to-date on wine news. The price? Free!

BrewGene

This alcohol oriented app is absolutely free and available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. While wine may be viewed as a “classier” alcoholic indulgence, there are a lot of beer lovers out there and this is the app for them! With BrewGene, you can search a database of more than 40,000 beers and rate the beers you’ve tried. Once you start rating, you’ll receive recommendations of other beers you should try. In addition, you can create what is basically a beer wish list (although BrewGene calls it a “Watch List”) where you keep track of beers you’d like to try. You can also tag the beer your currently drinking and the location you’re drinking it at, look up which beers are available at your local restaurant, pub, or store, view statistics and photos of different brews, and…well, much, much more.

8,500+ Drink & Cocktail Recipes and Mixology

These next two apps are two bartenders you don’t have to tip! Both are free and available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. Both apps are basically huge directories of alcoholic beverage recipes. Since they’re free, there’s no reason not to download both and give them a spin (or a shake). Here are the key features of each:

8,500+ Drink & Cocktail Recipe allows you to:

  • Create a list of your favorite recipes
  • Easily search the index for a specific drink
  • Find a random drink

Mixology allows you to:

  • Enter in the liquor and mixers you have on hand and view only drinks that you have the ingredients for
  • Find a random drink
  • Locate nearby liquor stores or bars
  • Learn bartender terminology and techniques

iBeer (Free)

ibeer-Mobile-AppOkay, so this last app doesn’t help you choose the right beverage or mix up your own; in fact, it’s actually pretty useless, but with 4.5 stars on iTunes and 4 stars (and over 40,000 votes) on Google Play it probably deserves a mention. iBeer is available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. Downloading iBeer basically turns your device (ex. iPhone) into a glass of beer. You can tilt the device to “drink” the beer, shake it to create foam, or pour it from one device to another. You also have the option to upgrade to the paid version of this app which gives you the ability to select different drinks including champagne and chocolate milk as well as use a variety of other features.

There’s an app out there for every activity and hobby…and drinking is definitely no exception. Use the apps in this article to find the right beverage for you, try a new beverage, or just have a laugh. With a little exploring, you’re sure to find even more great apps that can take your next drinking experience to a whole new tech level.

Article by: Lindsey Brickell on behalf of . Lindsey is an app addict and tech nut who loves exploring and trying out new technology – especially when it’s free! Her explorations have turned her iPhone into a strange and sometimes scary place filled with crazy app creations.

Resources: Newport, F. (2010). U.S. Drinking Rate Edges Up Slightly to 25-Year High. Retrieved from http://www.gallup.com/poll/141656/drinking-rate-edges-slightly-year-high.aspx