Local App Alert: 'Tumblewords'

Minicore Studios puts its stamp on the word-game genre

"...is it enough to get noticed on the overcrowded App Store?..."

Jan. 30, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Cool App Alert: Awesome Eats

Austin-made app lets kids play with their food

"...I am slowly discovering that there are some iPad apps that are actually both fun and educational...."

June 27, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Texas Trademark War

A new app makes life easier for UT students – but not for UT's lawyers, apparently

"...local start-up Mutual Mobile has developed several popular iPhone applications. Finger Tangle, a Twister-like game for your digits, has..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Games People Play

Casual gaming's rise opens the doors for players and developers

"...or perhaps a shoulder to cry on as deadline approaches...."

Feb. 19, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Ex-Punk Author, DIY or Die Forever

Test-driving the newest iBooks Author app (bumps ahead)

"...Looking back, the Apple support technician deserves credit for keeping his cool with..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Hamilton Lottery Coming for Austin Performances

You can't say no to this!

"...• Download the official app for Hamilton app, now available for all iOS and..."

Nov. 16, 2021 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Happy Earth Day!

"...well with Earth Chal­lenge 2020, a program and smartphone app aiming to "create a global expansion of open source..."

April 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

If only you could take a magic carpet ride

"...transit authority is rolling out the Austin Capital Metro App (available from the Apple App Store and Google Play),..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Leftovers and Special Occasions

"...There are apps I elected to not use, based on time limitations..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXQ&A: TMS Ruge

Project Diaspora co-founder and SXSW speaker talks African tech

"...even though their countries were not supported by the Apple App store. The talent is there, keen to develop..."

March 13, 2010 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Game On Austin

Mohawk, Tuesday, November 16, 2010

"...If you're looking to get laid, there's probably an app for that, it just won't be as good as..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Mobile Games to Keep You Cool

When the heat is on, cool off with local apps

"...about your predicament, and establishments tend to frown upon napping...."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Inching to the Finish

Bob Sabiston's winding road to Inchworm Animation

"...streets. Inchworm can be downloaded from the system's online store onto your handheld, opening up numerous options for the..."

May 27, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Upcoming Gaming Events

Not counting that SXSW thing

"...fray cold, Austin's indie gaming collective, Juegos Rancheros, is happy to warm you up. Their monthly meeting hosts Media..."

March 5, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

With Austin Wintory, Replay Games, Gl33k, and other notable game folks

"...to the bill is making the whole evening more appealing. Wintory composed the evocative soundtrack to Journey, which has..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Saturday’s the Perfect Time to Get All Bao’d Up

Chinese comfort food foursome celebrates three with three

"...Austin Chronicle: So, happy plaguetime birthday, y’all! You have some kind of special..."

July 24, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Digging for Danger in Dig Dog

Local developer Rusty Moyher designs a perilous dog dimension

"...Dig Dog can be found on the App Store, Steam, and Xbox Live. Dig around for some..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

Am I running out of free browser games yet?

"...not all of their investment. At the time the App Store had yet to be flooded with free and..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...The first one is easy. It's an app developed by locals Fun Machine for Whole Foods called..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Day Trips & Beyond: Wright in Wisconsin

Wisconsin driving trail showcases architect’s diverse styles

"...sites around Wisconsin using the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail app, available in Apple's App Store and Google Play...."

July 27, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

White Whale Games Introduces 'Slayers'

and other new ways to play in the God of Blades world

"...Just when you think the team at White Whale..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Help Desk: :( Help!

Human advice for the post-human world

"...style, though any tips on the latter would be appreciated too) and group texts...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

The Flapper Era

What 'Flappy Bird' can tell us about the present and future of game design

"...This is the story of Flappy Bird, a little game about flying and avoiding pipes..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Food-o-File

Apps guide you to grub; and more

"...food trailer parks, retail spaces are hawking everything from Apple products to wine, and formerly empty restaurant spaces are..."

March 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What I Learned at Fantastic Arcade: Saturday

or, where have all the fishermen gone

"...in front of the TV. PixelJunk 4AM utilizes the underappreciated Move controller for the PlayStation. Not a game so..."

Sept. 25, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

ATX Film News

Austinites on HBO and Netflix, plus big casting news

"...has just released its new augmented reality game for Apple iOS devices, Laser Mazer. The AR puzzle requires the..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Players' Guide

Wiley Wiggins wants to show you his Thunderbeam; indie game developer Adam Saltsman gets an unwelcome Taiwanese clone; and more

"...names aren't recognizable enough, the Octopus Project is being tapped for the soundtrack. Check out the release video at..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Booze Delivery Apps at Your Fingertips

Get lit without changing out of your pajamas

"...and, besides, you are about to find out what happened to Barb on Stranger Things. You tried a vermouth..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Food Feature by Spencer Beghtol

I Sold the Lousy T-Shirt Off My Back and All I Got Was This iPad

What's Apple's touch tablet actually for?

"...In hindsight, most of the above didn't happen. Nintendo's console does have an unusually large number of..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

Voter Empowerment?

Austin's ThinkVoting has an app for that

"...A new smartphone app hopes to change that...."

Oct. 23, 2014 News Post by Greg Harman

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