October 27, 2017 by RSS Feed
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It’s really cool about social media is that it goes far beyond connecting with people you know. There are social networking apps for every kind of interest you can think of, from cars to video games.
EatOpine is an awesome app that allows you to discover new restaurants in your area in a cool and innovative way. If you love food you’ll love this app!
Concept and Functionality:
If you’ve ever used your iPhone to search for a place to eat, you’ve undoubtedly heard of apps like Yelp. EatOpine, by EatOpine LLC, goes beyond ratings and reviews by encouraging users to submit photos of their meals.
Not only is this a great opportunity for you to show off your awesome sushi spread, but it’s a chance for fellow foodies to discover a new restaurant to check out.
EatOpine is a social network, which means that you have to create an account or connect the app to Facebook in order to use it. As you share your food finds, your social network of foodie friends will continue to grow.
As someone who is always looking for new place to eat, I know I would use EatOpine on a regular basis.
The only drawback is that the app is still in its infancy, which means that you may not have a lot of users in your area at first.
Don’t let that stop you from giving the app a try; just be sure to tell your friends about.
Features:
One of the things I really like about EatOpine is that it serves multiple purposes.
It’s a great platform for people to share gorgeous plates with each other.
It also functions as a way for people to spread the word about fantastic restaurants in the area that deserve to be recognized.
Lastly, this might even be an app that can solve the dreaded question of where you’re going to eat tonight.
Value:
EatOpine is available to download from the App Store for free. I couldn’t find any in-app purchases or ads, which means that users will have a clean and unintrusive experience.
Overall, I definitely think EatOpine will gain traction among foodies. It has tons of potential, and I really hope the app takes off.
EatOpine requires iOS 9.1 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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October 26, 2017 by RSS Feed
FROST ($4.99) by kunabi brother is a soothing puzzle game experience that makes reality melt away. If you enjoyed recent puzzles like Campfire Cooking and Motif, then you are bound to love FROST.
Life's been fairly stressful for me lately, so I enjoy just sitting at home and relaxing with games on my iPhone. While recent games like ICEY are perfect for me to get some frustrations out, I usually prefer puzzles to help me unwind. I love puzzle games because they're calming and stimulating at the same time. And while I've gone through most puzzles on the App Store, I can't help but be on the lookout for new ones when the opportunity arises. FROST is one of those games that mesmerizes you with screenshots, and I knew I had to check this out for myself. Like the developer's previous release (BLEK), FROST does not disappoint.
Blek
kunabi brother GmbH
Campfire Cooking
Layton Hawkes
Motif.
Tarik Canturk
Visually, FROST is gorgeous thanks to Apple's Metal 2 GPU. The game consists of nothing more than glowing orbs and light particles, yet it's all beautiful. While FROST appears to take place in a 2D plane, because the flow of the particles can change, it may look a bit 3D at times when the particles appear to come out towards you. It's a nice effect that's rather peaceful and tranquil.
The colors in FROST range from bright neons to more muted tones, but everything meshes together nicely. All animations are smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 8 Plus. There's an ambient and atmospheric soundtrack that plays in the background, and the whimsical sound effects are delightful to listen to. The developers did an excellent job with FROST's visual and audio design, that's for sure.
Like other puzzle games, FROST is level-based and players must go through each stage in chronological order. It's unclear how many total levels there are since you have to go through them all to find out, but there's definitely a good amount for the buck.
The goal in FROST is to guide the flocking spirits (particles of light) back to their home planets (glowing orbs). The game starts out easy enough, but then you have to figure out correct pathways, perfect timing, and other obstacles that stand in your way. Despite the difficulty picking up at a gradual pace, the game is still incredibly relaxing thanks to hypnotic light particles.
Controls in FROST are simple and intuitive. In each stage, a flow of spirits comes in somewhere on the screen. You must draw a path with your finger from that stream to the corresponding planet. You'll see your path appear "depressed" on the screen, as it will end up being slightly lighter than the background. Small particles indicate the path that the spirits will take once the current gets picked up. To get rid of your paths and start fresh, just tap anywhere on the screen.
As you get the spirits to their home, you'll notice a ring fill up around the planet. This indicates the number of spirits each world needs, and once it's full, you'll have a limited amount of time before it slowly begins to deplete. When a level involves multiple planets, you must make sure to get the spirits where they need to go in a timely manner so that all planets are filled and don't run dry. It sounds easy enough, but it's much harder than you think, especially when multiple colored spirits and differently sized planets come into play.
FROST is a game that's all about the universe and life, which is apparent as you watch the particles dance and freely flow on the screen. There's also mysteries behind everything that will unravel and reveal itself as you make progress in the game. FROST is always in constant motion, and it's all about balance.
FROST is downright stunning with the exquisite graphics that are made possible by Apple's Metal 2 GPU. This is a game that makes a great case for showing off the capabilities of your iPhone or iPad. The sound design is also peaceful and delightful to listen to as you guide the spirit particles, so it's an excellent choice to relax with after a long day. Controls are simple and the puzzles themselves are rather challenging the further you get.
For the most part, FROST is excellent. But the game does not explain much to the player, whose left to figure things out on their own. While it's not a big deal for me, some may be annoyed by the lack of guidance. And if you're not impressed by watching many light particles floating around on a screen, creating some wickedly cool designs, then I'm afraid this game may not be for you.
I love games that help me take a load off after a long day, and FROST does exactly that. The graphics are top notch quality and show off what our iDevices are capable of. The music and sounds help put your mind at ease and focus on figuring out the puzzles, which can be challenging later on. Controls are cleverly designed and intuitive for the platform. There's plenty of content for the price, and this is one game that you'll find hard to put down once you get going.
I recommend giving FROST a try if you're in the mood for a soothing puzzle game about life. You can find FROST on the App Store as a universal download on the iPhone and iPad for just $4.99.
9.2
OVERALL
Graphics 10
Replayability 9
Game Controls 9.5
Sound/Music 9
Gameplay 8.5
FROST
kunabi brother GmbH
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October 26, 2017 by RSS Feed
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Christian Sellig, a former Apple intern, was never happy with the quality of Reddit clients for iOS. They usually don't follow the iOS user interface guidelines, Sellig says, so he set out to create his own Reddit client. He gathered feedback from thousands of Reddit users over the course of several years, took what he learned working at Apple, and put a lot of work into developing a gorgeous, powerful Reddit client called Apollo.
narwhal for reddit
Rick Harrison
Reddit: Trending News & Tips
REDDIT, INC.
Submarine —Powerful Reddit App
Julian Weiss
Apollo is a gorgeous, easy to use Reddit client. You don't have to sign into your account to use it, but you're certainly missing out on the entirety of the experience without doing so.
Images in Apollo are, by default, presented inline. You can change this by switching to Compact view in Settings, but the speed and beauty with which Apollo treats images is a welcome improvement over the normal experience. Even comments benefit from this, with inline previews of the content.
Even images from sites other than Reddit, like Imgur photos, are rendered inline, so you don't have to change to another app to see them.
If you click on a link within a Reddit post, that link opens in a web viewer within Apollo — no more switching to Safari and back to follow links.
Navigating in Apollo Reddit Client is equally fantastic, with a lightning-fast jump bar and groupings of popular and trending posts.
Apollo has become my go-to client for Reddit on my iPhone. Since Sellig designed it following iOS guidelines, it just feels like an app that was destined for the iPhone or iPad. It's right at home, looks and acts like many of the apps Apple has preinstalled on the devices.
The ability to switch between Large or Compact mode is terrific for those times when I need to quickly peruse Reddit topics. I can get the images out of the way, and just read the titles. When I'm ready to just browse, I turn off Compact mode and enjoy the gorgeous image rendering the app affords me.
Navigating between subreddits is a breeze, with the fast jump bar. You can tag your favorite subreddits, and then access them quickly from the top dropdown menu.
Apollo features great gesture controls, fully customizable, for upvoting, downvoting, replying, and saving posts. You can also upvote, downvote, collapse, or reply to comments with simple swipe gestures. Other control groups include your inbox, profile posts, and profile comments.
There isn't much not to like about Apollo Reddit Client. It works beautifully, looks like a native iOS app, and offers plenty of functionality.
The only real "negative" is that you don't get all of the features for free. I totally understand that, since Sellig obviously wants to benefit from his development and maybe even make a living.
You can unlock all of Apollo's features with a Kind Tip of $2.99. That will provide you with the following features, on top of the free ones:
If you really want to give more, Sellig also supports additional tips of $4.99 or $9.99. There aren't any recurring costs or fees, and the contributions help support an amazing client.
Apollo is an amazing creation, and does everything so well I had to struggle to find something negative to say about it. Sellig has done an amazing job of bringing Reddit to the iPhone and iPad in a way that makes it look right at home.
9.8
OVERALL
Lasting appeal 10
iPhone Integration 10
User Interface 10
Does it well 10
Is engaging 9
Apollo Reddit Client
Christian Selig
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