In 2011, we launched a new series where we round up some of our favorite new apps for smartphones (primarily iPhone and Android) on a monthly basis. With February now coming to a close, we've listed some of the new apps that caught our eye this month below. This month's list includes both those that are available now and those we're eagerly anticipating. LiveShare: From Cooliris, known for their 3D browser extensions, LiveShare is new group photo-sharing. Like Beluga for photos, LiveShare groups can be public or private with no limits on number of friends. New features are coming soon, says the team. Also available for Windows Phone 7. (Free) SnapTax: Intuit's new application that lets you prepare and file your taxes on your mobile device. Launched earlier this year, but deserves a spot in this month's round-up given that tax day is fast approaching! (Free to try, $14.99 when you Read More

Mike Haney puts the latest smartphone applications to the test to find which make work — and life — easier on the road. Don't miss these Travel stories As usual, It's a Snap fans submitted stunning photos from their travels. Check out this week's gallery and vote for your favorite. ON THE MOVE Organize your itinerary:TripIt is the easiest way to consolidate all your travel details—flights, hotels, cars, events—on one site. Just forward your confirmation e-mails to plans@tripit.com and the site will instantly pull the relevant info and build your itinerary. The app includes basic flight tracking, terminal maps, driving directions, and airplane-seat advice (good for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone; free); the Pro service adds loyalty-program tracking and recommends other flights if yours is canceled ($69 per year). Though a bit slower to upload your trip details, TripCase works in a similar manner and automatically adds itineraries booked through a Sabre Read More

Hungry? ZAGAT TO GO is ready to remedy the situation. Fresh on the Android Market, ZAGAT TO GO is a premium application that taps into 45 ZAGAT guides for restaurant ratings and reviews. Much like the popular iPhone app, the Android version of ZAGAT TO GO uses location and user desires to filter through its popular restaurant resources and suggest dining options. ZAGAT TO GO is a paid app that cost $9.99 USD. It allows users to filter through Zagat ratings and reviews based on food, cost, service, and atmosphere. A couple looking for a nice Italian restaurant can tap into ratings and search only for romantic restaurants with a high food score and an average cost of $50 or less. Or someone can opt to grab lunch at a Mexican restaurant with $20 or less without regard to decor. GPS functioning enables search by immediate area or viewing locations in Read More

Posted by Comments ZAGAT TO GO ’10. The most trusted guide to restaurants with over 45 Zagat Guides of restaurant Ratings & Reviews. Long press for Zagat widget. CITIES: NYC, SF, LA, DC, ATL, BALT, BOS, CHI, DAL/FT, HOU, LAS-V, MIA/FT, NEW-O, PHI, SAC, SAN-D, SEA.  INTL: LON, MON, PAR, TOR, SHGH, HK. Regions: CT, TX, HI, NJ, OC, PALM-B, WESTC, AC, CAPE-C, H Price: $9.99 Pros Cons ZAGAT TO GO Android App packs the same powerful punch as their exclusive booklet guides and online directory… except that wealth of reviews, recommendations and ratings are mobile! Search global or local Restaurants, Nightlife, Hotels and Shopping.  Use GPS to filter searches by your neighborhood and see results on Google Maps. When you narrow down your results, you’ll find Zagat’s ratings on a 30 point scale by Food, Decor, Service, and average price point. View the details and you’ll get more information such as address, hours of operation, Read More