The Week in Mac Apps: Sketching, taking notes, and keeping track of things

The Week in Mac Apps: At school with Fido in the cloud

At school with Fido in the cloud
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This week’s Mac app roundup is an eclectic collection of software that can help you learn new words, type them more quickly, keep an eye on your best friend, and even get you in the cloud—without worrying about privacy storms.

aText 2.13
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With a bit of setup, developer Tran Ky Nam’s $5 aText (Mac App Store Link) will make typing frequent fragments of text quick and easy.

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The Week in iPhone Cases: Paging Mr. Six

Paging Mr. Six
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Apple may not have released its next iPhone yet, but that’s not stopping case manufacturers from announcing cases to fit the rumored new models. We’ve got a few of those accessories in this week’s roundup, alongside our usual array of products that work with current models.

Adopted
adopted caplet iphone

The Caplet (iPhone 5 and 5s; $7) is a minimalist case whose unique two-tone treatment decorates your handset with a splash of color.

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The Week in Mac Apps: At the desk

At the desk
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In this week’s roundup, you’ll find a few apps designed to help you ease back into your school days, whether being a student is your full-time job or just a part of it.

Bee 1.8.9
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If you’re a developer who has to deal with that most heinous form of torture known as Web-based issue tracking systems, Neat.io’s $30 Bee could be the source of some much-needed respite.

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