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The best apps help you get more out of your smartphone or tablet purchase. They are the lifeblood of your iOS or Android devices that provide fun when you’re bored, function when you have stuff to do, and have the potential to change how you use your tech. Apps from the Apple App Store and Google’s Play Store are evolving constantly, and better ones are frequently released, so stay tuned to our coverage for the next big thing.

I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again

A thing about me is I do belong among the wildflowers.

Elizabeth Lopatto
This app put my Apple Home smart devices into an interactive mapThis app put my Apple Home smart devices into an interactive map
Mint is going away, but these easy budgeting apps can take its placeMint is going away, but these easy budgeting apps can take its place
Logic Pro for the iPad is very fun with very few compromises

A great digital audio workstation for the iPad with some experimental ways to make music

Andru Marino
Final Cut Pro for the iPad is slick but limited
Play

The long-awaited iPad version of Final Cut Pro is here and, with it, a touch-friendly design and accessible pricing.

Vjeran Pavic
Mimestream is the Mac app every Gmail user needsMimestream is the Mac app every Gmail user needs
This app does only one thing: splitting meal billsThis app does only one thing: splitting meal bills
Clipchamp is Microsoft’s new video editing app for Windows 11Clipchamp is Microsoft’s new video editing app for Windows 11
Apple Fitness Plus review: easy mode
Play

A starter pack for exercise

Monica Chin, Dieter Bohn and 2 more
Superhuman’s email app is overhyped and overpricedSuperhuman’s email app is overhyped and overpriced
How to block distracting apps on your Android phoneHow to block distracting apps on your Android phone
I let strangers design my apartment

If you hate redecorating, make someone else do it for you

Natt Garun
OpenPhone gives you a separate business line for $10 per monthOpenPhone gives you a separate business line for $10 per month
The best note-taking apps for class, work, and life

Nothing is perfect

Dieter Bohn
Spike could be your next Google Inbox substituteSpike could be your next Google Inbox substitute
Withings Health Mate review: I walked 500 miles for an appWithings Health Mate review: I walked 500 miles for an app
The best email app for iOS and Android

You’ve got mail

Chaim Gartenberg
How to add iPhone X gestures to your Android phoneHow to add iPhone X gestures to your Android phone
Google Tasks review: Still more to doGoogle Tasks review: Still more to do
Chaim Gartenberg
Groupon founder’s new app Descript edits audio files directly from textGroupon founder’s new app Descript edits audio files directly from text
Gmail plugin Boomerang arrives on iOS with a voice assistantGmail plugin Boomerang arrives on iOS with a voice assistant
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Ikea Place is an AR app that lets you put furniture on the streetIkea Place is an AR app that lets you put furniture on the street
Weather Atlas’ new app brings a refreshed UI that’s optimized for iPhone 8Weather Atlas’ new app brings a refreshed UI that’s optimized for iPhone 8
New report suggests app makers should charge more if they want people to buy subscriptionsNew report suggests app makers should charge more if they want people to buy subscriptions
The three best things about Things 3, a to-do app five years in the makingThe three best things about Things 3, a to-do app five years in the making
If you trust your friends to pick dates for you, there’s an app for thatIf you trust your friends to pick dates for you, there’s an app for that
Microsoft To-Do is a new app that replaces WunderlistMicrosoft To-Do is a new app that replaces Wunderlist
Can an app teach you how to be a better singer?Can an app teach you how to be a better singer?
Uptime is a goofy video sharing app from Google’s Area 120 startup incubatorUptime is a goofy video sharing app from Google’s Area 120 startup incubator
Why I finally replaced Evernote with BearWhy I finally replaced Evernote with Bear
Lego Life is a social network for kids to share their Lego creationsLego Life is a social network for kids to share their Lego creations
This app uses neural networks to put a smile on anybody’s faceThis app uses neural networks to put a smile on anybody’s face
This app doesn’t just do your homework for you, it shows you howThis app doesn’t just do your homework for you, it shows you how
Timehop users are pelting it with 1-star reviews after an ugly redesignTimehop users are pelting it with 1-star reviews after an ugly redesign
Super Mario Run review: a fun but compromised Mario on iPhoneSuper Mario Run review: a fun but compromised Mario on iPhone
AOL’s surprisingly good Alto email app adds Alexa and Slack featuresAOL’s surprisingly good Alto email app adds Alexa and Slack features
The best calendar app for Android
Play

And the strange ones you’ll find along the way

Jacob Kastrenakes
The best calendar app for iPhone
Play

Fantastic apps and where to find them

Jacob Kastrenakes
Google Daydream View review: mobile VR done mostly right
Play

My VR daily driver

Adi Robertson
Google Allo review: This is fine

Say hello to the new Google Assistant in this new chat app

Dieter Bohn

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