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 Extensions and Widgets for iOS 8
iOS 8 is here and while Apple added a ton of stuff, some of the best additions are Share Sheets, Safari Extensions, photo editing extensions, and widgets. Finally, we can now customize iOS just a little bit more. Here are some of the best we've seen so far.
The Best Third Party Keyboards for iOS 8
Now that iOS 8 is here, it's brought with it a ton of third party keyboards that offer features that Apple's built-in keyboard doesn't. From better predictive text to cloud syncing and swipe-to-type, there are several to choose from, including some names you'll recognize. Let's take a look at the best of the best.
SwiftKey Brings Swipe-to-Type and Predictive Text to iOS 8
iOS 8: SwiftKey, our favorite Android keyboard, just launched for iOS 8 devices and it's bringing its best features along for the ride. Gesture typing, predictive text that learns from how you type, and cloud-connected settings that you can use on multiple devices are just a few of what's available in the iOS version.
TunnelBear Mobile Is an Elegant, Easy Mobile VPN That Keeps You Safe
Android/iOS: It's no secret that a good VPN is a must-have, and we even have some favorites, but finding a good phone-friendly VPN is another matter. TunnelBear, one of our favorite services to get around location-restrictions, just launched updated mobile apps that make mobile security and privacy a snap.
1Password for iOS Supports Touch ID, New Freemium Model
iOS: Today, one of our favorite password managers, 1Password, has been updated to support the newest version of iOS. To celebrate, it's now going freemium.
TacitoHealth Is an All-Inclusive Health Tracking Dashboard
Android/iOS: TactioHealth creates a report of your health risks and statistics, based on details you add manually or through wearable fitness gadgets.
Instapaper Now Free to Download, Adds Text-To-Speech and User Profiles
iOS/Android: Bookmark-and-read-later tool Instapaper updated with quite a few new features today, like text-to-speech, user profiles, and some nifty goodies for iOS 8 users.
Disconnect Mobile Blocks Malicious Ads and Malware on Your Smartphone
Android/iOS: Disconnect, one of our favorite privacy-protecting browser tools, has a mobile app that keeps you safe on your smartphone as well. Disconnect Mobile blocks malicious ads that track your activities, blocks malware disguised as ads, and offers protection against suspected malware sites.
KeepTrack Creates Custom Entries to Log Anything
Android: KeepTrack is a simple app to create a log that you can fill quickly. It also shows you a calendar of your accomplishments, as well as statistics.
HandyLock Locks Your Mac When You Walk Away, Unlocks When You Return
OS X: HandyLock is a utility that makes sure your Mac is locked and password protected every time you get up and wander away from it. It uses your phone—or any other Bluetooth device—as a "key" and when it's out of range, the app will lock your screen for you, automatically.
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