CNET’s Dan Ackerman called Netflix for iPad “one of the best reasons we can think of to sign on to Apple’s new device.” And I believe him. That’s why I’ve been battling the green-eyed monster since iPad launch day. The surprising news of streaming Netflix movies and TV shows was almost enough to get me …

As I mentioned in last week’s write-up of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, not all the hot gaming action these days is on the iPad. Developers continue to crank out some mighty slick titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch, as evidenced by these five compelling newcomers: 1. Above Jumping games (like the terminally addicting PapiJump) are ideal when you’ve …

Believe it or not, there is some game news this week that doesn’t involve the iPad. Activision’s console classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game looks and plays much like its 10-year-old PlayStation precursor–with, I’m sorry to say, similarly chunky graphics and a rather muted color palette. But you know …

When it comes to math problems, Wolfram Alpha is smarter than the average search engine. Now it’s affordable, too. Wolfram Alpha One of the App Store’s most notoriously expensive apps just got a price cut. Wolfram Alpha, which debuted last October for the fairly jaw-dropping price of $49.99, now sells for just $1.99 [iTunes link]. In case the name doesn’t …

It may be rudimentary GPS, but the price is right. MapQuest Before you spend any money on a GPS app, take note: MapQuest just rolled out a new version of the MapQuest 4 Mobile app that includes, among other updates, turn-by-turn driving directions with voice prompts. In other words, you can now get GPS-powered navigation absolutely free. Don’t mistake this …

Earlier this month, the rumor mill reported that multitasking would make its long-awaited debut in iPhone OS 4. Now, according to “people familiar with Apple’s plans for the new firmware” (as reported by AppleInsider), we’re starting to get an idea as to how it will work. As we noted previously, multitasking refers to an operating system’s ability to run multiple …

The free Kid Care app is a dream come true for worried parents. Self Care Decisions You know what they say about parenting: It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love. Of course, you might love it a little more if it weren’t so flippin’ hard all the time. So let’s hear it for all the iPhone apps designed to make …

I come from a PalmPilot background. In the old days, our devices didn’t connect to our computers via a stray cable that’s always getting in the way. Our devices didn’t lay prostrate on our desks while charging or syncing. They sat upright, faced forward, and gave us something to look at. In other words, they docked. You can dock an …

All it takes is two clicks to turn any app into a gift item. Rick Broida Until yesterday, the only way to buy an app for someone other than yourself was to give an iTunes gift card and say, “This is so you can buy Words With Friends.” Lame, right? Now, giving the gift of apps is a whole lot …

Though it might seem otherwise just now, there’s more to life than college basketball. Oh, who am I kidding? No, there’s not. But you need something to keep you busy during those endless Southwest Airlines commercials, right? With that in mind, here’s this week’s batch of new games for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and, soon enough, iPad. 1. Fisher-Price games …