Ma’an Nasel, the public transport campaign group that I helped found, recently launched its own app. It has a feature that allows users to enter starting and ending points in Amman to obtain public transport routes they can take to…
With the global smartphone market now close to peaking, it’s clear to see who the winners and losers are in this closely-fought segment. By Zeid Nasser After years of battle, some tech watchers have declared the smartphone wars over. The…
A young Jordanian entrepreneur has created a new app that delivers gas cylinders to homes. Fifteen-year-old Fares Abu-Shehab said his Jarra app should help save families the time and effort that would otherwise be spent on searching for gas distributors…
Improved graphics, new cars and brand new music picked by users of previous Shake the Metal version. Tamatem, the leading mobile games publisher in the MENA market launches a new mobile game, Shake the Metal Rush for iOS and Android…
After yet another year of falling sales, it now seems certain that PCs and tablets are quickly being pushed aside in favor of phablets, wearables, and an exciting future based around ambient computing. By Zeid Nasser The future of the…
While many of us would like to live more sustainably, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. But with the help of these four eco apps you’ll be on the right path to greener living. By Jane Hosking Rippl…
Ride-hailing apps are becoming increasingly popular in Jordan, and there are now more options than ever to get you where you want to go. Here are three of our favorites. By Jane Hosking Uber Uber is the latest ride…
Cheap and versatile media streamers are slowly but surely replacing satellite TV receivers and DVD players as stand-alone living room entertainment hubs. Here are four of the best. By Laith Abou-Ragheb Apple TV Apple’s hockey puck-style streaming box gives…
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, these five apps will take the hassle and stress out of planning your trip so you can enjoy your time on the road. By Jane Hosking Travefy There are few better ways to…
Keep your money matters in order with the help of these sophisticated but easy-to-use finance apps. By Jane Hosking Expensify If you’re a frequent business traveler or constantly accruing business-related expenses, then Expensify is for you. This simple and intuitive…