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Sift, PicAlong, Itinerant and other apps to check out this weekend

April 20, 2019 by RSS Feed

This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features an educational news app, a quirky photo editor and a weather app that doesn’t use any numbers or symbols. And as always, we’ve selected two great new games for you to check out.

Sift

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by other news apps, you might want to check out Sift. It offers a space where you can press pause on the endless barrage of headlines and really understand what’s going on. This includes everything from historical context to nuanced perspectives and even tactical learning experiences. To be honest, I’m not a fan of the their subscription model, but in this day-and-age I think all news apps that try to offer context and perspective on hot button issues are worth checking out. Plus there is a free trial so you can decide if it’s worth paying for.

PicAlong

Here is something fun to check out this weekend. It’s an app called PicAlong, and it’s essentially a photo editor that lets you easily cut out the backgrounds of your photos so you can insert yourself in other pics. So you can go back in time and meet Albert Einstein, walk the Red Carpet with Lupita Nyong’o or even jump on the Moon. Features include cut and other editing tools, photo filters and a bevy of sharing options.

Itinerant

Are you ready to get weird? Ok, let’s get weird. Itinerant is a weather app. As you can see it doesn’t utilize any type of symbols, numbers or other traditional UI elements. Instead, it uses a visual interpretation system that essentially looks like a big blob. The idea is that eventually your brain will be able to read the blob to get the weather forecast. Now I know, being from Texas (aka Tornado Alley), there are times when you need the forecast and subsequent weather alerts quickly, and you don’t have time to stare at blobs, but I like the outside-of-the-box thinking here and I imagine it really helps flex some seldom-used brain muscles.

Super 80s World

Super 80’s World is a nostalgic platformer that tasks you with saving the decade by collecting old-school memorabilia. You must stop Dr. Noid Wormers from eliminating the 80’s with his Power Glove of Doom by bouncing your way through the decade and collecting things like VHS tapes, cassettes and video games. Features include over 40 levels in 5 unique worlds, six boss battles, old school arcade mini-games and much more.

PGA TOUR Golf Shootout

If you’re still flying high on Tiger’s awesome win at the Masters last weekend, check out this official Golf Shootout game from the PGA Tour. It has you playing real holes on real courses against real opponents from around the world. Features include beautiful 3D graphics, collectable clubs, daily challenges and much more. I’ve noticed a handful of complaints from early adopters about the swing mechanics/physics but this being a PGA title, I have to think those issues will get resolved quickly.

Other app-related news

• Netflix is testing a shuffle feature
• App Store to honor 2019 Earth Day with original stories, themed collections of apps and games
• The best free apps for taking notes on Apple Watch
• Meet Clicker, a native Netflix player for your Mac with Touch Bar support, PiP and other perks
• Facebook takes Messenger's Dark Mode global
• The painting and illustration app Procreate picks up much-needed typography capabilities
• Fix yur McBook kyboad problms with the ingenious Unshaky app

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/19/2019

April 19, 2019 by RSS Feed

Navigate to Photo , 5th Grade Math Testing Prep , Poppinz: Family Calendar App and more

iPhone:

Poppinz: Family Calendar App ( $4.99 → Free ) specific-group Poppinz will help keep your entire family on track. Every important personal or family event, shopping or to-do list, and exciting video and photo is available at a glance in one place. Invite family members in order to assign tasks and allow them to see what’s on the schedule. Each family member receives their own profile, allowing them to interact with content in their own way. It also allows your family to chat and share images in-app.

Universal:

Navigate to Photo ( $0.99 → Free ) Roman Shevtsov Navigate to Photo is a handy app that provides functionality you never knew you needed. The extension must first be activated through a quick setup process that’s detailed within the app. Once activated you’ll be able to access the extension with just a tap and instantly receive coordinates for any photo that includes location data. Navigate to Photo allows you to select up to five photos at once, and supports all of your favorite navigation apps including Apple Maps, Google Maps, MotionX, and even Lyft.

5th Grade Math Testing Prep ( $2.99 → Free ) Peekaboo Studios LLC 5th Grade Math Testing Prep will help any child increase their math knowledge. They’re able to work through test questions covering topics on a 5th grade level including algebra, angles, critical thinking, order of operations, and word problems. Test results will reveal where your child is struggling and where they shine, and you can share them with a teacher or parent via email. The app includes support for multiple students, password protection, and the ability to customize the test.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/18/2019

April 18, 2019 by RSS Feed

Navigate to Photo , 5th Grade Math Testing Prep , Poppinz: Family Calendar App and more

iPhone:

Poppinz: Family Calendar App ( $4.99 → Free ) specific-group Poppinz will help keep your entire family on track. Every important personal or family event, shopping or to-do list, and exciting video and photo is available at a glance in one place. Invite family members in order to assign tasks and allow them to see what’s on the schedule. Each family member receives their own profile, allowing them to interact with content in their own way. It also allows your family to chat and share images in-app.

Universal:

Navigate to Photo ( $0.99 → Free ) Roman Shevtsov Navigate to Photo is a handy app that provides functionality you never knew you needed. The extension must first be activated through a quick setup process that’s detailed within the app. Once activated you’ll be able to access the extension with just a tap and instantly receive coordinates for any photo that includes location data. Navigate to Photo allows you to select up to five photos at once, and supports all of your favorite navigation apps including Apple Maps, Google Maps, MotionX, and even Lyft.

5th Grade Math Testing Prep ( $2.99 → Free ) Peekaboo Studios LLC 5th Grade Math Testing Prep will help any child increase their math knowledge. They’re able to work through test questions covering topics on a 5th grade level including algebra, angles, critical thinking, order of operations, and word problems. Test results will reveal where your child is struggling and where they shine, and you can share them with a teacher or parent via email. The app includes support for multiple students, password protection, and the ability to customize the test.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/17/2019

April 17, 2019 by RSS Feed

Swift Tides , Open Bar! , monthly - easy personal budget and more

iPhone:

Swift Tides ( $0.99 → Free ) Todd Williams Swift Tides provides a beautifully simple way to check tide levels. You’re able to search for your location by name or zip code, and the app will display the tide levels for the next five days. Swift Tides supports multiple locations, allowing you to monitor your favorite spots. Data is provided by NOAA.

Universal:

Open Bar! ( $2.99 → Free ) Gingear Studio Inc Open Bar will provide you with instant gratification. The moment you launch the app you’ll begin to appreciate its slick design and animations. The basic idea of the game is to drag and drop bars onto the board in order to create completed lines of the same color. The bars can be rotated with a tap, and merged when crossed over one another. Each puzzle can be completed in three moves or less, and you’re able to use a hint at any time in case you get stuck.

monthly - easy personal budget ( $1.99 → Free ) Marek Ekes Monthly is a no-frills budgeting app that gets the job done. Simply choose the type of transaction and swipe down to add it. You’re able to name the transaction and enter the amount before recording. Both income and expense totals are clearly displayed at the top along with your account total at the bottom. Swipe across the top of the screen to toggle between months. The app includes support for eight currencies, 17 languages, and a pin code.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/16/2019

April 16, 2019 by RSS Feed

Marvin The Cube , Blink - Quick Memo , SniperSight: Eye Exercises and more

iPhone:

Blink - Quick Memo ( $0.99 → Free ) IDEAMP Co.,Ltd. Blink’s minimal and clean design will help you get things done faster. Tap on an open space on the page and type what you want to record. The item will then be added to the top of the page. Tap on any item to give it one of two colors, which can indicate priority or whatever else you wish. Double-tap to archive items. Tap and hold to bring up additional options like editing, sharing, and the ability to move items to the top of the list.

Universal:

Marvin The Cube ( $1.99 → Free ) MJ Bros s.c. Marvin is a lonely little cube who just wants to find where he belongs in this massive universe. Help him discover his true identity by navigating more than 170 puzzling levels. Marvin can be moved with horizontal and vertical swipes. Your job is to get him to the green portals using various interactive tiles. An in-game encyclopedia provides descriptions for all of the tiles you encounter throughout the game, ensuring you’ll always find a solution to each puzzle. Marvin can also take on all kinds of different looks and identities.

SniperSight: Eye Exercises ( $4.99 → Free ) Lost Technology LLP SniperSight will change the way you see the world. It features simple science-based eye exercises developed by Dr. Horatio Bates. Simply choose the eye condition you’re suffering from and SniperSight will provide some background information. You can then perform the associated exercises. Exercises only take a few minutes to complete, but they must be performed every day in order to see positive results.

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