"If there is an app for that"

The Best iPhone Apps to Follow the U.S. Election’s Final Countdown

November 04, 2016 by macjeff

We have just days remaining until election season here in the United States is at long last over. Still, it seems like the controversies surrounding the Republican and Democratic candidates just won’t rest. Anything can happen in the days to come.

Whether you’re still undecided or passionately in favor of your preferred candidate, there is still time to get involved and stay in the know. Maybe we’re a little biased here at iPhoneHacks, but we think iPhone apps are a pretty good way to do that. Here are some of the best free ones in the App Store for keeping up with the election.

CNN Politics

CNN Politics has a fantastic app that combines the latest news on the election with in-depth poll averages and results from key battleground states. The design is clean and modern with tabs for insights, latest news from CNN and poll results. Plus, the CNN Poll of Polls gathers from four different national telephone polls, so it should be as unbiased as possible.

You can also sign up for notifications from CNN Politics. They’ll inform you of the latest poll results and news so you don’t have to check the app.

➤ CNN Politics in App Store (free)

We the People

We the People lets you get more social with your candidate of choice by joining its community of voters to ask questions and share ideas. You get to choose between Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Post your opinions in the discussions board or comment on others. Plus, see news from the media and Twitter and a heatmap of how users are voting.

The app design isn’t as nice as CNN Politics, but the social aspect here is interesting and informative. Being able to communicate and peacefully exchange with even people of opposing views is a valuable feature.

➤ We the People in App Store (free)

VotePlz

If you haven’t registered to vote or want to check your status and eligibility, VotePlz will give you the hook-up. You can register to vote right within the app by scanning your driver’s license (or manually entering information) plus get your polling place and hours to vote on November 8 or earlier. If you can’t make it to vote, VotePlz can also get you information on how to obtain an absentee ballot to vote by mail ahead of time. Note that absentee ballots are not available without excuse in every state.

Time is ticking to register to vote though. If you’re interested in participating in the 2016 election, you should act quickly downloading the app and registering to vote. Then head to your polling place November 8 to seal the deal.

➤ VotePlz in App Store (free)

Hillary 2016

Are you #WithHer? Well then you need to get the free Hillary 2016 app. The app grants you your very own virtual campaign headquarters. You can navigate around your office to check messages, pick up the phone to invite friends to volunteer, view campaign videos on the television and more. It becomes a bit of a game when you swipe up to see your daily stack of cards and tasks to complete whether that’s quizzes, social media challenges or small donations. The more time you spend in the app completing these tasks, the more stars you earn to upgrade your HQ or get real-life discounts.

The app reminds me a bit of Microsoft Bob where the entire interface was a cartoon. It’s probably unnecessary to have the whole virtual headquarters, but I understand the developers wanting to turn the app into a game. It’s actually overall very nicely designed and offers a lot of fun challenges and resources to Clinton supporters.

➤ Hillary 2016 in App Store (free)

America First

If Trump is your guy, America First is the official app in support of his campaign. The app lets you take action by messaging friends, inviting them to join the app and spread the word, sign up to volunteer or donate, and watch campaign videos. America First also has a news feed with official posts and posts from other users that you can comment and like. The Info & Events tab has links to Donald Trump’s stances on a number of issues and his website. Plus the calendar of upcoming events includes rallies from both Trump and running mate Mike Pence.

Politics aside, it’s a pretty bad app though. It’s a bit laggy and the design isn’t even optimized for the larger screens of the iPhone 6, 6s and 7 or iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus and 7 Plus. Still, passionate Trump supporters should be pleased with the amount of resources available here.

➤ America First in App Store (free)

Let us know which one is your favorite app to follow the elections.

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Apple’s free app of the week: Lost in Harmony

November 03, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the hit free runner Lost in Harmony. This means that for the next 7 days, you’ll be able to pickup the popular game for both iPhone and iPad for free—a solid savings of $4.

For those unfamiliar with the title, Lost in Harmony is a cross between a rhythm game and free-runner. It features beautiful visuals, a mesmerizing soundtrack, and easy, addictive gameplay that gets more challenging as you progress.

From the App Store Editors’ notes:

Unique and beautiful, Lost in Harmony is a hypnotizing experience that’s part rhythm game, part dreamlike runner. You’ll skateboard toward the screen, outrunning tsunamis, dodging robot cops, and tapping floating icons in time with the beat. Each level is totally distinct—and the mesmerizing soundtrack evolves as the stage changes. Between action sequences, you’ll explore a sentimental story about the characters, lending the dream worlds a deeper meaning.

And here is a clip of the game in action:

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Lost in Harmony is available in the App Store for free.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 10/30/2016

October 30, 2016 by macjeff

Ski Safari 2 , Mojidog , Coloring Farm Touch To Color Activity Coloring Book For Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition and more

iPhone:

Mojidog ( $0.99 → FREE )

Dog lovers, rejoice! This adorable sticker pack was designed just for you. It includes 50 different breeds of dogs to choose from. Once you come to a decision, the app will generate a sticker set with all kinds of exclamations. Then paste away!

Universal:

Ski Safari 2 ( $1.99 → FREE )

In Ski Safari 2, you must help Sven or his sister Evana outrun the relentless avalanche. Just tap to jump over rocks and other obstacles. Keep your finger on the screen to perform backflips, which will earn you a temporary boost and bonus points. If and when you crash, tap frantically on the screen to recover quickly. Hop onto the backs of animals and vehicles to earn special powers. The game includes head-to-head multiplayer, unlockable gear, and the ability to snap and share photos of your most epic moments.

Coloring Farm Touch To Color Activity Coloring Book For Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition ( $2.99 → FREE )

Your child can fill in more than 10 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive creatures and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

Static Motion ( $0.99 → FREE )

Various enemy targets will enter the screen from all angles. You must tap on them to collect their energy and keep yours from running out. Precision is key as an errant tap will cause you to lose energy even faster. The game includes two modes, 77 levels, four speed settings, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Four: The Space Fight ( $0.99 → FREE )

You’re able to control your spaceship via an on-screen joystick and fire its two weapons via a single button on the right. In career mode, your job is to complete objectives to move on to the next level. In all other modes, your job is to wipe out your opponent. The game includes four spaceships to choose from, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 10/29/2016

October 29, 2016 by macjeff

Finding Gnomes , Onion Force , Blown Away: Secret of the Wind and more

iPhone:

Finding Gnomes ( $0.99 → FREE )

An old friend has sent you a letter out of nowhere begging for help. In order to find your friend, you’ll have to hunt down a bunch of magical garden gnomes and return them to a witch. Make your way around the hand-drawn environments searching for clues and solving puzzles in order to save the day.

Universal:

Onion Force ( $1.99 → FREE )

Onion Force combines the best elements of the tower defense and action genres to provide you with a rather unique experience. Before each battle you’re able to pick between three playable heroes, each with their own unique abilities. As your enemies descend upon the battlefield, tap to attack. The coins you collect can be used to erect one of eight different tower types to help defend your king. The game includes stylish cartoon graphics, 30 levels, and three difficulty settings.

Blown Away: Secret of the Wind ( $1.99 → FREE )

Everything in Hendrik’s life has been blown away by the wind including his home. Help him recover the pieces and put his life back together by teleporting all around the environments. Hendrik shoes hold the power to teleport, but they need time to recharge, so you’ll have to time your taps properly. The game includes four worlds, 120 levels, and upgrades.

Camping With Grandpa ( $2.99 → FREE )

Camping With Grandpa is loaded with activities for your little ones to enjoy. Once they set out on their adventure they’ll get to read a compass, take a hike, identify animal tracks, and help animals get fed. Grandpa will guide them along the way, so you can just hand off your iDevice and let your child enjoy. The app includes seven educational mini-games, six interactive activities, and loads of fascinating videos about survival, camping, and wildlife.

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Social Speaker, 8Stem, Clown Spotting and other apps to check out this weekend

October 29, 2016 by macjeff

It’s been a long week here at iDB, what with Apple’s big Mac event and all. So we’re ready to kick back and relax this weekend with some new apps and games. The latest edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes an app that enables Siri to read you tweets, and an image editor that adds clowns to your photos. And as always, we’ve selected a few new games for you to check out!

Social Speaker

Ever wish Siri could read you your Twitter feed? Now she can. Social Speaker allows you to listen to tweets in the car or anywhere else you need to be hands-free. Simply open the app and select your Timeline, mentions or a specific list and say “Hey Siri. Read my Social Speaker messages.” Siri will read your most recent tweets and ask if you’d like to reply. Saying yes saves the tweets in the app so you can reply later. It’s a bit limited—it appears Siri can only read up to 10 tweets at a time—but definitely a cool concept. Social Speaker is available for $1.99.

8Stem

This is an interesting app for folks who have dreams of becoming a music producer/DJ or who just like to play around with creation software. 8Stem allows you to pull a song apart and play with it—take out the drums, bass line, vocals and swap out with different sounds—or even your own voice. There are tons of effects and filters to play with and the interface is fairly straight forward. There’s even a social aspect to it that allows you to share songs and comment on others. Unfortunately you can’t just upload your own music—you have to choose from their tracks—but they say new content will be added frequently. 8Stem is available for free.

Clown Spotting

It’s Halloween weekend, so let’s get weird! Clown Spotting is a photo app that allows you to add a variety of clown images to any selfie or picture, and then share with your friends! The app includes 10+ comical and silly clowns, and then there is an IAP for scary and creepy clowns. And that’s about it. There’s not a whole lot to this app—oh yeah it does feature sticker support for iOS 10. Clown Spotting is available for free.

PinOut!

From the award-winning developers of Smash Hit and Does not Commute! comes PinOut! Described as “pinball reinvented,” PinOut has you race against time in a continuous journey through a mysterious canyon of pulsating lights and throbbing retro beats. There is no upfront cost or ads, but an optional IAP upgrade is available that enables the ability to continue from checkpoints. PinOut! is available for free.

The Forgotten Room

Looking for a good holiday-themed game? Check out The Forgotten Room. In it you play as paranormal investigator John “Buster of Ghosts” Murr as he explores yet another mysteriously creepy house. This time he’s on the case of Evelyn Bright, a 10 year old girl that went missing whilst playing hide and seek with her father. Will John solve the mystery of the missing girl and discover what really happened in the forgotten room? You have to play to find out! This game is available for $1.99.

More apps to check out

• Back in full swing: try these Walking Dead Apps to celebrate the return of Season 7
• Apple’s free app of the week: Sonic CD
• FabFocus kinda brings Portrait Mode to other iPhones

Apps updated this week

• Google Allo gains Assistant voice dictation, ability to draw on images & more
• Skype for iPhone gains Siri messaging integration, other new features coming soon
• Nike+ Run Club gains new features ahead of tomorrow’s launch of Apple Watch Nike+
• Google’s dedicated search app gains ability to preview Now cards with 3D Touch
• Google Maps for iOS gains food delivery support, plus codes & more

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