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Hardbound, Couchy, RAW and other apps to check out this weekend

September 17, 2016 by macjeff

It’s been a crazy week, what with the iPhone 7 launch and all. So we know everyone is ready to kick back and relax this weekend with some fun new apps and games. The latest edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a unique reading app, a TV series manager, and a new raw camera app. Plus we have a couple of new games for you to check out.

Hardbound

Hardbound is a new, unique format of storytelling that’s visual, interactive and designed specifically for mobile. Each week, the Hardbound team creates a new illustrated story that teaches you something fascinating about the world. A story takes about 5 minutes to read, or you can simply skim the daily “Stuff we love” posts. The app is free, but there are optional Patron subscription plans that start at $2/month that unlock features like back catalogue access, additional content, and a monthly newsletter. Hardbound is available for free.

Couchy

Couchy allows you to keep track of your favorite TV shows, as well as discover new and popular shows. The app includes a number of features such as calendar integration, cross-device syncing, push notifications, Spotlight integration, and support for Today widgets and 3D Touch. It even has an iMessage app, so you can easily share episodes with your friends. Sure, there are similar apps in the App Store, but I think Couchy is worth a look for its sharp design and support of the latest iOS features. This app is available for $2.99.

RAW by 500px

RAW by 500px is the perfect companion for your new iPhone 7. It’s a simple and powerful photo capture and editing app that allows you to take beautiful photos with manual camera controls. Process your photos using the fast professional-style editing controls, and if they’re really good, you can license them on 500px’s Marketplace to earn some extra cash. It seems like the app is geared towards more advanced photographers, but it’s so well done that I think everyone interested should check it out. RAW is available for free.

Ember

If you’re really looking to kill some time this weekend, check out Ember. This classic-style RPG features over 30 hours of gameplay, a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill tree, and an intricate crafting system. There are 70+ quests, 65 combat skills for players to learn and utilize, and 20+ handcrafted environments to enjoy. The game looks great and early iTunes reviews are good. Ember is available for $6.99.

Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards

For the first time ever, five of your favorite animated shows are together in one amazing collectable card game. Animation Throwdown features hundreds of your favorite characters and moments from your favorite episodes. Collect character cards, optimize your deck, and create new combos as you fight in an epic card battle bacchanal. Yes, this is your typical free-to-play card battler that’s infested with IAPs (be warned, they go up to $100), but early reviews have been very positive and it seems like a hit with fans. This game is available for free.

More apps to check out

• Apple’s free app of the week: Super Phantom Cat
• Here are some apps to try out third-party Siri support in iOS 10
• How to filter and block spam phone calls in iOS 10 using third-party apps
• 15 iMessage apps and sticker packs to download on iOS 10
• Super Mario Run stickers now available on the iMessage App Store
• Google’s new app lets you capture three-dimensional panoramas on your iPhone and iPad

Apps updated this week

• YouTube for iPhone picks up 3D Touch shortcuts
• WhatsApp rolls out its iOS 10 update with Phone/Siri support & more
• Instagram rolls out keyword-based comment filtering

Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/09/17/apps-of-the-week-september-17/

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/16/2016

September 16, 2016 by macjeff

Save2PDF , Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition , Shrek & Friends - get ready for the day! and more

iPhone:

Save2PDF for iPhone ( $3.99 → FREE )

Save2PDF allows you to import files from your iDevice, transfer them from your computer, or pull them from the cloud. It supports almost every file type imaginable including iWork, Office, and photos. You’re also able to capture web pages. It doesn’t matter the type of files you’re working with, Save2PDF can merge them all into a a single PDF in seconds. Newly created PDFs can be saved, transferred, emailed, and printed with a tap.

Anchor Pointer — GPS Compass (Find your parked car) ( $3.99 → FREE )

We really enjoy using Anchor Point because of its simplicity. Just tap the “Add Anchor” button to pinpoint your location, and attach a name and icon to it. The location will be stored in your personal list where you can also share it with your friends. When you want to make your way back to your anchor point, just follow the compass or view the directions on the built-in map.

Universal:

Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition ( $2.99 → FREE )

We’re recommending Princess Fairly Tale Coloring Wonderland today because it does a great job of guiding your child along the way. They get to color in 11 difference scenes with just a tap. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive characters and items will appear out of nowhere. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

Shrek & Friends - get ready for the day! ( $3.99 → FREE )

Shrek and his friends need some help getting prepared for the day ahead. Just tap on a window to enter the room of one of the characters. Then open the shade to let some light in. Each character has a room filled with their favorite toys to help them get up. You’re able to go through the entire routine of brushing teeth, choosing breakfast, and packing bags and then start it all over again.

Big Action Mega Fight! ( $2.99 → FREE )

The once peaceful Megatropolis has been overrun by vicious gangs. You get to play as Brick Strongarm, the one and only person who can clean up the city. You’re able to move through the environments by tapping where you want to go. Evade attacks from gang members with a double-tap, and return punches with left and right swipes. As you progress through the 35 stages you’ll be able to upgrade your fighter and learn new special attacks.

myHome Plus - Control for Nest, WeMo, and HomeKit ( $1.99 → FREE )

Today only: Unlock the Nest Upgrade free of charge! Tap on the Settings icon in the top right corner of the screen, tap on Store, and then tap on the Nest Upgrade listing. The days of switching from app to app in order to control all of your HomeKit accessories are over. With myHome installed, all of your accessories can be controlled from one screen no matter their manufacturer. Accessories can be organized into rooms, zones, and groups, and you can create triggers to intelligently control your home. The app also offers remote access, and supports multiple users with different control levels.

Save2PDF ( $4.99 → FREE )

Save2PDF allows you to import files from your iDevice, transfer them from your computer, or pull them from the cloud. It supports almost every file type imaginable including iWork, Office, and photos. You’re also able to capture web pages. It doesn’t matter the type of files you’re working with, Save2PDF can merge them all into a a single PDF in seconds. Newly created PDFs can be saved, transferred, emailed, and printed with a tap.

Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free

YouTube for iPhone picks up 3D Touch shortcuts

September 15, 2016 by macjeff

To say that YouTube, one of my favorite mobile apps from Google, has poor 3D touch support would be an understatement: it’s been now a full year since the iPhone 6s introduced the world to 3D Touch and yet support for the technology is literally non-existent in YouTube for iOS.

Conveniently ahead of the iPhone 7’s arrival, Google yesterday moved to assuage some of the concerns of users who have been craving for 3D Touch in the app, releasing a small update which enables some interesting shortcuts on the Home screen.

Assuming you’re logged in, pressing YouTube’s icon with 3D Touch will produce a shortcuts menu with the following options: Search, Subscriptions and Create.

As you may have guessed, selection Search launches the app right into the search feature, with the keyboard already up so you can instantly start trying.

If you want to go to the Subscriptions tab to quickly see the new videos from channels you follow, select Subscriptions on the Home screen. And lastly, the Create option launches the app in camera mode so you can immediately start shooting your next big hit on YouTube.

This is all pretty basic as YouTube does not make any use of Peek and Pop within the app, but it’s a start I guess. As a bonus, iOS 10 users will also see a fourth option to share the app with friends and family (yes, iOS 10 puts that option in the shortcuts menu for each and every app on your device).

You need YouTube 11.35 for iOS to use these 3D Touch shortcuts, available at no charge in the App Store.

Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/09/14/youtube-3d-touch-shortcuts/

Apple’s free app of the week: Super Phantom Cat

September 15, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Super Phantom Cat. This means that for the next 7 days, you can download this popular retro platformer for both iPhone and iPad for free—a solid savings of $2.

This charming side scroller is beloved for its beautiful retro graphics and whimsical character design, retro styling, and easy Mario-esque controls. It also features an awesome chip tune soundtrack, unlockable characters, and bonus levels.

From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

With its endearing art style and Mario-esque gameplay, this platformer had us purring in no time. Each cleverly devised level holds scores of hidden pickups and cute-but-lethal foes to dodge or pounce on. Robots fling you to high-up areas, fireball power-ups let you shoot obstacles, and funny messages fill the Phantom World with quirky appeal.

And here’s a clip of the game in action:

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Super Phantom Cat is available in the App Store for free.

Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/09/15/super-phantom-cat-free/

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/15/2016

September 15, 2016 by macjeff

Blicke , Fotoffiti - turn photos into graffiti , Four: The Space Fight and more

iPhone:

Wo.Audio - Relax,Sleep,Hypnosis ( $1.99 → FREE )

You’re able to select from 35 nature sounds and more than 20 different musical instruments. There are also 18 different combinations to choose from. Then just set the timer and fall fast asleep. Combinations of sounds can be created as well, and you’re able to adjust the audio levels of each one to have them stick out above the rest.

Universal:

Blicke ( $0.99 → FREE )

Blicke’s casual approach may make it seem easy at first, but it’s nothing of the sort. The goal is to get each colored block into its matching target zone with a swipe. Blocks only stop sliding when they run into a wall or another block. You’ll have to utilize both walls and other blocks in order to achieve your goal. The game includes 84 handmade levels to complete.

Fotoffiti - turn photos into graffiti ( $0.99 → FREE )

Turn any one of your photos into wall graffiti with this photo effects app. You can choose a photo from your library or take a new one within the app. Then just pick a paint color and watch as your new artsy image shows up on the wall. The app includes four wall options, a wide variety of shapes to utilize, 10 fonts to choose from, and loads of color options.

Kamisado ( $2.99 → FREE )

The object of the game is to move one of your towers into the opponent’s home row. How you accomplish that, however, is up to you. On the first move you can select any tower you wish and move it in a straight line or diagonally forward. Every turn after that requires players to move towers that have the same color as the square the last turn ended on. For example, if your opponent’s tower lands on a pink square at the end of their turn, you must move your pink tower on your next turn. The game includes local and online multiplayer, and AI opponents with five difficult levels.

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.

Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free