We just tried Window’s digital assistant Cortana on Android

That is right. Cortana – Microsoft’s digital assistant for Windows Phone – has been leaked. And we just tried it.

Blue Apron has a new cooking app for iPhone and iPad, and it is awesome

Blue Apron has as a new iPhone and iPad app, and I have to say that, based on first impressions, it looks stunning.

How to watch the Great British Bake Off online outside the UK

I used to watch the Great British Bake Off on BCC One back in 2013. That was the year I left the UK.

My first film review, the Minions movie

This is the first time I write a film “review”, so please, go easy on me. Yesterday, I went to see the Minions movie, and to be honest with you, it was quite boring.

Google Messenger for Android now lets you send your location, new stickers and more

If you’re an Android user, and more specifically, a Google Messenger user, good news. The mobile app has received an upgrade that I’m sure, a lot of people will appreciate.

Check your grammar when communicating online with this Chrome extension

I’m from Mexico and, as you may have guessed it, English is not my native language. Thankfully, I just found a tool that will help me improve my grammar and writing skills for when I post content on eliaspelcastre.com.

Flesky Keyboard for iPhone and iPad goes free

With iOS 8, Apple introduced the possibility of installing third party keyboards. Flesky was one of the big names to first join the move.

How to import your Spotify playlists to Apple Music

I bet you were using Spotify before signing up to Apple Music. I also bet you have long playlists saved on Spotify that you can’t be bothered to start again on Apple’s brand new streaming service.

Showtime lets you watch live US TV wherever you are

Showtime is a new app by CBS that lets you Stream live TV, films and TV series on your iPhone and iPad without a cable subscription. Here’s how to use it outside the US.

Enjoy Facebook Messenger on the search bar of your browser

I know a lot of people that think the Facebook can be a distraction. They get carried away with all their friends’ updates, photographs and videos.

TrueMessenger wants to eliminate spam texts on Android

These days, getting spam is like getting junk mail through the door. Nobody asks for it, but still, we’re invaded by this type of advertising.

PDF Encrypt, an app to encrypt your PDF Files on Mac

Looking on the Mac App Store I just found an app that could be very useful for people who are interested in protecting their privacy.

Apps to get the best 4th of July photos on iPhone or Android

If you are planning on taking some photographs of the fireworks this 4th of July, here are some apps that you can use on your iPhone, iPad or Android.

How to make Facebook for web faster and better looking

If you feel like Facebook is making your computer slower than it used to be, you should definitely try this.

Minds, a “super private” social network that wants to compete with Facebook

If you feel the content you post on Facebook might end up in the wrong hands, here’s a “secure” social network to try out.

Skype for the web: Make Skype calls right from your browser

Skype is now available on the web, thanks to a brand new official website that enables you to make video/audio calls and send messages right from your favorite browser.

We tried Hound, the new digital assistant by SoundHound

SoundHound – the developer behind the music recognition system by the same name – has launched Hound, a new digital assistant for Android. We got an invite and tried it on the Moto G 2013, here is what we think.

Spark promises to make reading emails on your iPhone fun

There are plenty of apps on the App Store that offer to help you read emails swiftly. Spark joins the lot and tries to differentiate itself with a “fun, friendly and fully customizable” experience.

SoundCloudify: a SoundCloud and YouTube player for Chrome

Why hasn´t Spotify released a Chrome extension? Imagine hooking up your premium account to Chrome and playing your favorite tracks right from an extension. No need to load the Spotify web player or the PC/Mac app.

Opera Max helps you control and reduce your data usage

I have a contract free Android phone, and have to be watching my mobile data usage. Mexican mobile carriers charge a fortune for a MB.

Enjoy offline playlists with MixRadio for Android and iOS

Nokia´s radio, MixRadio is now available for Android and iOS, so we decided to try it and see if it is worth the download.

A break from tech: My views on the UK´s 2015 General Election

Let´s put the tech world aside for a moment. I studied journalism in Cardiff, Wales, for three years. Since I left the UK, I´ve been reading The Guardian to improve my writing skills and give you the best tech news and reviews possible. I´m still working on that and know my English is not perfect.

TripGo, an app for getting around Mexico City and other major cities by public transport

We found out a week ago that Google Maps now displays public transport directions in Mexico City. I know it may not sound like a big deal, but Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world – so it´s good to have an alternative way of travelling, other than by car or walking.

We tried Uber in Mexico City, here´s our thoughts

We decided to try Uber in Mexico City, here’s what to expect.

Six months with the iPhone 6 Plus: was it worth it?

I managed to trade a (free) BlackBerry Passport for an iPhone 6 Plus; at the end I avoided paying for Apple´s top end smartphone. Still, six months later I ask myself, is this phablet worth the $749 (off-contract) sacrifice?

How to take a selfie using your Android Wear smartwatch and your phone

If you have an Android Wear smartwatch, you can make the whole selfie process a lot easier. Here´s how.
Google has a dedicated camera app available on the Play store for tablets and smartphones with Android 4.4 or later.

Bleep, BitTorrent´s new “private” messaging app

You might have heard of BitTorrent, the “leading software company with the fastest torrent client and sync and share software”. Well, add Bleep, “a fun & safe messaging app for private conversations”, to its list of software solutions.

Forget Spotify: Beats Music is way better

We tried Beats Music, and decided to compare it with Spotify. This is what we think.

Get an hourly forecast for up to 10 days with Weather Timeline

Cardiff Bay

Browsing through the Play Store, I stumbled upon an interesting app for Android called Weather Time, which is featured in the section “Editor´s choice”. As a weather enthusiast, I decided to pay the $0.99 price tag and try it – hopefully, I won´t regret it.

Chromecast or Apple TV? Which one is better?

Apple TV or Chromecast? Tough decision. Hopefully, we can help you make a sense of which streaming device is better.

Hello: Facebook´s new caller ID app for Android

Facebook has released a new app called Hello. But do not, for one moment, think that it intends to compete with Whatsapp´s new VoIP calls (just this week, some iPhone users are able start using this feature as part of a “rollout”); that would be just stupid – Whatsapp was acquired by Facebook not too long ago.

Stream and download songs for free on your Android device with Netease Music

We´re close to finding the true – free and unlimited – Spotify replacement. Netease Music, a Chinese music app for Android wants to compete with the monthly-subscription service with a solution that we think it´s worth trying.

We tried Popcorn Time for iOS, no jailbreak required (First impressions)

We have a suggestion for the Popcorn Time team: next time you release a software for the iPhone, do it for the Mac platform. iPhone users tend to have a Mac, not a PC (sorry if we sound pedantic).

Do you want to type faster? Try this new app

I have SwiftKey installed on my Moto G, but to be honest, I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. Even with its swipe technology, I find myself typing normally, letter by letter, and sometimes that can be a slow process (I sometimes confuse letters and end up deleting an entire word because of a mistake).

Stream music for free on your Android or iPhone with this app

Don´t want to pay $10 for a Spotify/Deezer/Play Music monthly subscription? We may have found a free and attractive option.

How to buy an American iTunes gift card outside the US

Free My Apps is a service that we like a lot. It offers you free US iTunes vouchers in exchange for trying free apps for 30 seconds (we´ve reviewed the website before, read our thoughts here).

Messenger.com, a web version of the Facebook Messenger app to avoid distractions

Do you still use Facebook? Many of my friends disappeared from the social network a few years ago. Now, we (my friends and I) think Twitter offers a more serious solution.

We tried HBO Now for iPhone and iPad: great content on the go without a cable provider

We love trying new stuff. Even though we’re not in the United States, we managed to try HBO Now, the new subscription app by, you guessed, HBO.