Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
The Best Address Book App for iPhone
We’ve seen a ton of address book apps for the iPhone, but most have struggled because they rely on social network integration that tends to break after a few months. Because of that, we like Simpler Contacts, which keeps things simple, but has enough features to set it apart from the default app.
iOS 8.4 Jailbreak Is Now Available for Mac
iOS/Mac: The iOS 8.3-8.4 jailbreak as released a few weeks ago, but it was limited to Windows users. Now, there’s a Mac version.
WifiMapper Launches on Android with Some Exclusive New Features
WifiMapper, the iOS app that helps you find free Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, launches today in the Google Play Store with some useful Android-only features.
HBO Now Arrives On Android and Amazon Devices
If you’re a fan of HBO Now, the streaming HBO service you can watch without a cable subscription, you used to have to sign up on an iPhone or iPad. Well, HBO’s exclusivity deal with Apple ended today, which means Android and Amazon device users can get in on the fun.
The Ocean Wave Home Screen
Is there anything more relaxing than a calm day at the beach? Well, I suppose curling up with a good book, taking a hot bath, or listening to the smooth sound of Cosmos. Still, waves are cool! This home screen design takes you to the beach for a chill day every day.
Pocket on iOS Finally Lets You Listen to Articles with Text-to-Speech
Pocket is one of our favorite services for saving articles to read later, but the iOS app was missing a killer feature Android users have had for a while: Text-to-Speech. That changes today with an update for the Pocket app on iPhones and iPads.
Unclutter, the Three-In-One Mac File Management Tool, Gets a New Look
Mac: When Unclutter first launched, it was a useful tool for tracking your clipboard, notes, and file storage. But it was also kind of ugly and had some rough edges. Now, the experience has been improved all around.
Pixelmator for iOS Adds Faster Repair Tool, Dynamic Touch Tool, and More
iOS: Pixelmator is the best desktop image editor out there, and the iOS versions are pretty great too. Today, the iOS apps get a much better Repair tool and a new Dynamic Touch tool that makes drawing a lot easier.
Inbox by Gmail Adds More Intelligent Snooze Alerts for Emails with Dates
One of Inbox by Gmail’s best features (aside from a silly name) is the ability to “snooze” emails until later. Now that feature is getting better for emails that include a date or time, like restaurant reservations, flights, or hotel confirmations.