Podcasts for iOS adds Siri, CarPlay integration

If you’ve been an avid user of Podcasts for iOS, you’re in for a treat. A new version of the app now helps make things easier for you. Siri has been integrated into the app. You can now say “play podcasts” or tell Siri to play a specific station. The app also now has CarPlay support in preparation for the new cars coming out.

Version 2.1 also brings a quicker way to browse through your podcasts. There are new Unplayed and Feed tabs to rifle through. You can enable offline listening and tinker with the settings to let the app delete podcasts you’ve already listened to.

Source: MacRumors

Award-winning productivity app NoteSuite is $0.99 for one week only

NoteSuite is the winner of multiple Editor's Choice awards, including being named one of the "Best of Mac App Store 2013" by Apple, and has been acclaimed by publications around the world as one of the best digital note-taking solutions for iPad or Mac. Where most productivity apps see 5-10% customer retention, NoteSuite retains more than 40% of its new users, 90 days out.

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Laplink offers new Laplink Sync for iOS for free

Laplink Software, Inc., announced today that Laplink Sync for iOS will be available for free for a limited time only.

Already available for Android™ and Windows®, Laplink Sync is superior to other solutions because it doesn’t rely on the cloud and doesn’t require an internet connection, allowing users to keep their files, folders, photos, and videos up to date between multiple devices, regardless of operating system.

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Motivate yourself to walk more with Breeze

It’s time to put the iPhone 5s’s movement tracker to use with Runkeeper’s Breeze app. This pedometer app tracks your daily and even weekly steps, lets you set daily goals, and provides you with real-time status updates. If you want a more automated approach to setting goals, Breeze has a built-in coach of sorts to help you reach your walking goals.