"If there is an app for that"

Apple’s free app of the week: MindNode

August 25, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the app MindNode. This means from now through next Thursday, you’ll be able to pick up the powerful mind-mapping app on both iPhone and iPad for free—a huge savings of $10.

Mind maps are a visual representation of your ideas, starting with a central thought and growing from there. MindNode allows you to brainstorm, organize and share your thoughts in an intuitive way, so you can really focus on the ideas behind them.

From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

Big ideas have hundreds of little components. If you want to start a business, run a marathon—anything—tracking all the pieces can be tough. That’s why we’re digging MindNode. Its simple layout helps us visually connect all those moving parts, which helps us organize it all. Plus, MindNode’s got an awesome Apple Watch app, so we can always check out our ideas on the fly.

And here’s a video of the app in action:

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MindNode is available in the App Store for free.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/25/2016

August 25, 2016 by macjeff

PrintCentral Pro , Coinverter – The Currency Converter , Angry Dragon Bot Dress Up – How to Construct Robots Games for Free and more

iPhone:

This super simple currency converter will take the pain out of travel. There’s no need for an internet connection unless you need to update conversion rates. All you need to do is enter a value and all of your selected currencies will reflect the change. You’re able to add and reorder currencies to put your most used near the top, and you can copy values with a tap and a hold. The app includes a total of 160 currencies to choose from including Bitcoin.

Universal:

Today only: Disable ads free of charge. Simply tap the icon in the top left corner and confirm your action. Let the battle begin! The app provides you with a basic dragon robot template, and it’s up to you to prepare it for battle. You’re able to customize the design of the armor, mask, gloves, pants, top, shoes, and emblem. Different backgrounds are also available. When you’re finished with your design, save it to your iDevice or share it with the world.

ElectronShock is from BrainFeverMedia, the same people that brought you the popular visual effects apps LensFlare and Alien Sky, so at least you know you’re in for a visual treat. In each level you’re provided with a limited amount of energy particles. You must fling them from the launch zone towards the atoms without connecting with the orbiting electrons. A direct hit will not only destroy the atom but also leave behind a beautiful blast of light. The game includes a variety of modes and bonus levels.

Notes.xls is like having Excel in your pocket. You’re able to use it to calculate daily expenses, track bank accounts, construct budgets, or deal with any other numbers you come across. If you already use Excel on a daily basis, you’ll be happy to know that the syntax formulas work exactly the same. The app also includes two columns, gesture controls, the ability to insert and delete rows, and the ability to share spreadsheets via email.

Anyone can be an artist with iOrnament. As you draw strokes on the screen, iOrnament repeats them according to rules of symmetry. You're able to choose from 17 design groups and 10 colors, and customize the parameters of your pen via sliders. The app also includes unlimited undo and redo, the ability to change the symmetry type on the fly, classic ornament samples, zoom, and the ability to share your work via email, Twitter, or Facebook.

If you have a wireless printer, you don't need to install any additional software. If you have a printer connected to your computer, you must first install the free companion software offered by the developer. After you're all set up you can view, store, and print documents, emails, photos, contact information, items from your clipboard, and entire web pages right from any iPad. PrintCentral also supports all of your favorite cloud services, and it doubles as a file manager.

Nature Maestro Rainforest Day drops you into the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest. It allows you to compose soundscapes by dragging and dropping elements into place on a timeline. Your completed projects can be recorded and shared. The app also features fun animal facts, 185 hand drawn images, 213 audio files, and a audio-visual matching game.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/24/2016

August 24, 2016 by macjeff

Photo & Video Collage Maker (Pro) for Instagram, Vine & YouTube , Calendarium – Everything about this day , Subtraction Flashcard Match Games for Kids in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade and more

iPhone:

NoLocation allows you to quickly and easily remove EXIF data from your photos. The data can be removed from new photos taken within NoLocation, or you can import any photo from your library. Keep in mind that NoLocation doesn’t overwrite the original photo. It simply makes a copy of the photo without any of the EXIF data included.

Universal:

Choose one of the more than 70 different collage layouts and populate it with related photos and videos. The frame’s thickness and edges can be adjusted via sliders, and you’re able to apply a wide variety of colors and textures. You’re then able to select a song or record audio, add a title with a custom font, and preview how your video looks before sharing it with the world.

Calendarium helps you live in the present and the past. The top portion of the screen displays today’s date, the week of the year, sunrise and sunset times, and the number of days that have passed and are left in the year. The bottom portion includes all of the historical events and major holidays that occurred on this very day. Tap and hold on an event or holiday to share it via Twitter, Facebook, Messages, or email.

Subtraction Flashcard Match Games creates a fun environment for your child to practice subtraction in with its eye-popping visuals and positive encouragement. Your child can work on matching problems to their answers or matching problems to other problems. The difficulty can be adjusted by changing the number range and by showing the cards or keeping them face down. The game also includes a bubble popping reward after each round.

Shift allows you to tap into your inner artist. Take a photo from within the app or import one from your camera roll. You’re then able to drag the three points on the screen to adjust the filter, pinch and pull to focus on different points, and dial in the color and intensity via sliders. If you like what you see, tap the favorite button to save the filter for later use. There’s no limit on the number of filters or the looks you can create. There’s also a shuffle button in case you’re having troubles coming up with something on your own.

Perfect Me is all about self improvement. The idea is to create a list of things you want to accomplish each day. Your list can be as long or as short as you wish. Then choose a convenient time to review your list, and you’ll receive a push notification. Go through each item on your list answering if you’ve completed it or not. The app keeps track of how efficient you’ve been through general stat tracking and a calendar.

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The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

August 24, 2016 by macjeff

App Store Official Charts for the week ending August 21, 2016:Source link: http://news.yahoo.com/top-iphone-ipad-apps-app-store-180456256.html

Snapchat optimized for iPhone’s Low Power Mode

August 23, 2016 by macjeff

Earlier this week, Snapchat issued a small update to its free of charge iPhone application on the App Store. Bumping version number to 9.37, the app is now optimized for iOS’s Low Power Mode which debuted in iOS 9 last year.

“When your device is in Low Power Mode, Snapchat will now automatically reduce its battery usage,” according to release notes accompanying a 96.1-megabyte download.

Snapchat developers did not specify how precisely the app itself reduces battery usage when the device enters Low Power Mode. Available as a switch in Settings → Battery, Low Power Mode helps reduce battery consumption by shutting down services like Hey Siri, Background App Refresh, Mail fetch, Automatic Downloads and some visual effects.

Apps, however, must specifically leverage Apple’s APIs to detect when Low Power Mode has been enabled in order to take full advantage of this mode.

Snapchat requires iOS 8.1 or newer and is available free from the App Store.