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Light Up the Shapes in the Puzzling Glowish

September 05, 2017 by RSS Feed

Glowish ($1.99) by The One Pixel is a sequential puzzle game that proves itself as a true brain teaser. If you enjoy logical games like Linelight and TENS!, then you'll love what Glowish has to offer.

I've been under a lot of stress as of late, so I've been spending more time playing video games to help me unwind and relax. One of my favorite genres for achieving this are puzzles, because I like to de-stress while keeping my brain stimulated. While I've gone through a ton of puzzle games on the App Store during my time here at AppAdvice, I can't help but be on the lookout for new ones. So when I saw Glowish on the App Store, I had to get my hands on it.

$1.99

Linelight

Brett Taylor

Free

TENS!

Kwalee Ltd

Visually, Glowish carries a super minimalistic aesthetic that is pleasing on the eyes. Everything is rendered in a 2D fashion, but there's a bit of depth with the shadowing on the blocks, so they pop out a bit. Glowish features a nice mix of soft pastels and bright, vibrant hues that create nice eye candy. There are several different color themes that you can pick from if the default isn't your cup of tea.

The thick, glowing white outline on the various shaped blocks is noticeable from the get-go and makes it easy to recognize which blocks get turned on. Though the animations are soft and subtle, they're smooth and fluid with no issues of lag on my iPhone 7. The game has a tranquil, zen-like soundtrack in the background, and the sound effects are quirky and fun. Overall, the audio creates an excellent atmosphere for the type of brain-teasing puzzles that Glowish offers.

Like other puzzle games, Glowish is level-based, and players must go through the stages in chronological order. At the moment, Glowish has over 100 preset levels, so there's a lot of content for your money.

The goal of the game is simple: get all of the various colored shapes to light up. When you touch a shape, all other switches that share the same shape or color light up as well. While it sounds easy enough, it's much harder than it looks on the surface.

If you aren't in the mood to go in a linear fashion, there's also a Random Mode, where you get randomly generated puzzles thrown at you. This is perfect for those who prefer an infinite experience, because the possibilities are endless here.

Controls in Glowish are as simple as they come. Just tap on the shapes to toggle them on or off. As mentioned earlier, tapping on one also lights up any other blocks that are either the same shape or color. Because of this, you'll end up turning previous ones off because you tapped another shape that shared a similarity to the first one. The key to Glowish is finding out the correct sequence to push in order to get them all lit up. Patience is key to the game, though sometimes you can also solve them through trial-and-error.

Glowish is perfect for those times when you want challenging puzzles but don't want to get too frustrated. There's no penalty, move restrictions, and stars to worry about. Just some critical thinking. If you're stuck, there are hints that you can use, and the restart button wipes everything clean for you to start over.

Glowish is a great addition to anyone's puzzle collection if you like games that make you think.

The Good

Glowish is a great addition to anyone's puzzle game collection. The game features a simple and clean design that is appealing, and it's complete with atmospheric music and sounds. The addition of different color themes available from the get-go (no in-app purchase required) is nice, as it adds variety and everyone should find a theme they like. The puzzles are challenging and the random mode is a great way to just unwind.

The Bad

While Glowish is a great game, it bothers me slightly that it sells hints through in-app purchase even though it's a paid download. This has always bothered me, but I suppose it's just how the mobile game market is now. Personally, I would rather just keep trying to solve the puzzles on my own, so the hints are completely optional.

The verdict

Glowish is a fantastic brain teaser puzzle that I've fallen in love with over the past few days. The design is bubbly and cute, and the music is soothing. While there's no tutorial to show you how to play, it's not needed and fairly straightforward. The puzzles definitely make me think, and having randomly generated ones is a nice addition. As a big fan of puzzle games, Glowish is one that I'll be returning to time and time again for some relaxation time.

I recommend giving Glowish a try if you're looking for a challenging sequential logic puzzle game. Glowish is available on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $1.99. There are in-app purchases for more hints if needed.

9.3

OVERALL

Game Controls 10

Replayability 9.5

Graphics 9

Sound/Music 9

Gameplay 9

$1.99

Glowish

The One Pixel, Lda

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YouTube Now Supports Live Streaming iPhone’s Screen, Easier Chat Moderation

September 05, 2017 by RSS Feed

Today, YouTube officially announced a brand new update to its iOS app, which will allow users to live stream more content and add better moderation tools for its chat system.

As first reported by TechCrunch, YouTube for iOS devices now supports allowing users to live stream their iPhone’s display directly, without having to use the standalone YouTube Gaming app, which was a requirement before. This is a feature that, unsurprisingly, has been available for Android users for a bit of time now, so its a welcomed addition for iOS users who want to live stream their iOS device without a separate, specific gaming app.

On top of all that, YouTube is also making lower latency streaming possible on iOS devices as well. That should make it more appealing for content creators to keep an eye on their chat streams as they happen, and for those watching it should mean a more real-time conversation with the creator. YouTube is also rolling out better chat moderation tools for content creators, too.

There is a keyboard shortcut that will be present, which will allow YouTubers to quickly pause chat. It will make it easier to seed out inappropriate comments.

YouTube has confirmed the update is rolling out today globally, so it should be available shortly to all users. It’s a free download if you don’t already have it on your phone.

Have you ever tried to live stream content from your phone?

[via TechCrunch]

Source link: http://www.iphonehacks.com/2017/09/youtube-live-stream-iphone-screen.html

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/05/2017

September 05, 2017 by RSS Feed

Runtastic Mountain Bike Ride & Route Tracker PRO , Batman - The Telltale Series , Equalizer+ Pro Music Player and Volume Booster and more

iPhone:

Runtastic Mountain Bike Ride & Route Tracker PRO ( $4.99 → Free ) runtastic Runtastic Mountain Bike Pro’s real-time data is second to none. You won’t find a more accurate ride tracking app in the App Store. It’s able to record your trip, duration, distance, altitude, and calories burned. All of the data can be synced online and shared with others, so you won’t have to take your journey alone. If you’re going for a ride in an area with poor cellular coverage, you can choose to download map data ahead of time for offline viewing. The app even includes weather data, Pebble support, voice detection, and automatic pause detection.

Build-a-lot 4: Power Source (Full) ( $2.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Building a rich and prosperous city deals with more than just real estate and construction supplies. In Build-a-lot 4, you’ll have to take energy resources into consideration in order to make your city glow. As you make your way through the four big campaigns you’ll be tasked with turning barren land in to a bustling metropolis by erecting houses, towering skyscrapers, shops, and entertainment venues all while taking their energy consumption into consideration. Build too fast and your grid will collapse. Rely on too much of one type of energy and your system will overload. The game includes a total of 68 levels to enjoy.

Universal:

Batman - The Telltale Series ( $4.99 → Free ) Telltale Inc Gotham's crime waves never end and, of course, Mr. Bruce Wayne, or rather his alter ego, will set out to thwart the wrongdoers. However, in this installment, you'll aid Batman in his quest to clean up the city. As the story unfolds, you will be able to choose how the Dark Knight responds by selecting dialog, target enemies with various weapons and gadgets, and assist in fight scenes by executing promptly timed touch gestures, plus more. Enjoy the first episode for free.

Equalizer+ Pro Music Player and Volume Booster ( $3.99 → Free ) Pensberg System LP We really like Equalizer Pro because it’s so easy to get great results. If you like to fiddle around with your sound, you can manually adjust the equalizer bars. If you just want to hear your music in its best possible form, choose from the 23 professional effects. While your music is playing you can activate one of the 10 visualizers and watch as they react in real-time. The app also includes the ability to adjust the equalizer quality and output gain. Equalizer Pro is able to tap into your SoundCloud and Spotify accounts as well.

Sigma: Student Task Planner ( $1.99 → Free ) Shao-Chi Liang From daily assignments and essay projects to upcoming quizzes and exams, Sigma Student Task Planner will help you keep track. For courses/classes, the app supports block, period, or time-based scheduling, course/class name, course/class code, teacher/professor name, teacher/professor email address, room ID, and any one of several icons. For tasks, you can enter a title/very brief description, signify the type, select a due date, choose a reminder time, and add any further details, if needed. Once logged, tasks can be viewed by course/class or via a calendar layout. As a bonus, the iMessage app extension allows even easier sharing among your classmates, etc.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/04/2017

September 04, 2017 by RSS Feed

Build-a-lot 4: Power Source HD (Full) , BattleMage , 8mm for iPad and more

iPhone:

8mm Vintage Camera ( $1.99 → Free ) NEXVIO INC. Tinted, flickering, a wonderful homage to the past and original filmmaking, that's what you get with 8mm Vintage Camera. In fact, this high quality tool contains many old school video recording element. In addition to 4K resolution exporting, true preview viewfinder, and import support, Vintage Camera includes seven visual effects, 11 visual filters, manual frame flicker button, optional authentic projector tape sound effect, plus five complete movie themes -- in case you're in a hurry or need inspiration.

iPad:

Build-a-lot 4: Power Source HD (Full) ( $4.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Building a rich and prosperous city deals with more than just real estate and construction supplies. In Build-a-lot 4, you’ll have to take energy resources into consideration in order to make your city glow. As you make your way through the four big campaigns you’ll be tasked with turning barren land in to a bustling metropolis by erecting houses, towering skyscrapers, shops, and entertainment venues all while taking their energy consumption into consideration. Build too fast and your grid will collapse. Rely on too much of one type of energy and your system will overload. The game includes a total of 68 levels to enjoy.

8mm for iPad ( $1.99 → Free ) NEXVIO INC. Tinted, flickering, a wonderful homage to the past and original filmmaking, that's what you get with 8mm Vintage Camera. In fact, this high quality tool contains many old school video recording element. In addition to 4K resolution exporting, true preview viewfinder, and import support, Vintage Camera includes seven visual effects, 11 visual filters, manual frame flicker button, optional authentic projector tape sound effect, plus five complete movie themes -- in case you're in a hurry or need inspiration.

Universal:

BattleMage ( $1.99 → Free ) Nick Joyner Command your mage from start to finish, rescuing village hostages and defeating the armies of invading monsters with mystical spells and more. Of course, every now and again, you will face off against a strong adversary in the form of a boss battle. For each battle and victory, you will earn experience and be rewarded with gold to use in the shop for gear as well as upgrades to your spells and abilities.

BeatPad ( $3.99 → Free ) XME Inc. The foundation of most music is a catchy, rhythmic beat, and BeatPad is just the tool to to use to create one of your own. Simply tap on one or more of the 15 touchpads or the mini piano-style keys to stoke up the synthesized percussion sounds. Feel you have something great going? Record and share with the. And if you're really ambitious, lay out a funky tune on-the-go with the Apple Watch extension.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/03/2017

September 03, 2017 by RSS Feed

Universe of Movies And TV , Blink - Insanely Simple To-Do List & Quick Memo , Pixel Boat Rush and more

iPhone:

Blink - Insanely Simple To-Do List & 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:

Universe of Movies And TV ( $0.99 → Free ) Henrik Nielsen As the name implies, Universe of Movies and TV showcases the embodiment of the film industry, or most of what you'd be interested in seeing anyway. In fact, the app not only presents to you what movies are upcoming and which are currently being displayed in theaters, it showcases which movies, television series, and even actors are the most popular as well as which are the highest rated. Of course, looking beyond that, there's billed cast and crew, trailers, stills, video clips, genre categorization, plus budget and revenue numbers.

Pixel Boat Rush ( $1.99 → Free ) XperimentalZ Games Pixel Boat Rush requires you to not only race but also destroy your opponents. Touch the right side of the screen to accelerate across the choppy waters. It’s in your best interest to stay close to the water, but you will need to utilize waves to clear obstacles. The left side of the screen is devoted to your weapons and defenses, which can be upgraded along the way. The game includes 15 tracks, 116 events, 64 unlockable and customizable boats, and MFi controller support.

Music Healing | Voice ( $1.99 → Free ) XME Inc. Watch the waves roll in as you look out over the ocean. Their rhythmic, light rumble and sloshing almost hypnotic enough. Then, accompanying this natural sound, a beautiful, serene symphonic and vocal melody rushes onward as well. Your troubles washed away, so to speak. From here, you can choose to have landscape or portrait view, switch to any one of the 10 included musical tracks, set a sleep timer to have the music fade as you slip into sleep, or even set an alarm and awaken to the soothing sounds.

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