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Momentic, Upthere, Tung.fm, and other apps to check out this weekend

July 30, 2016 by macjeff

It’s the weekend again, and you know what that means: time for another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week’s selections include photo-sharing app Momentic, cloud storage client Upthere, and a great new podcast player with a focus on sharing and discovery. Plus, we have two awesome new games for you to try!

Momentic

A photo may capture a moment, but a series of photos tells a story. Meet Momentic, the photo-sharing app that allows you to easily share your experiences, memories, interests and more. And if you don’t want to tell your own story, you can follow other creative and inspiring users that offer everything from world tours, to DIY and cooking tips. This app is available for free.

Upthere Home

For those that missed it, long talked-about cloud storage service Upthere moved out of beta and launched to the public this week. Flagship features include auto importing of Camera roll photos, auto categorization of media, intuitive organization, private sharing, lightning-fast search and support for commenting. Plus the app just looks beautifully designed. 3-month free trial, $4.99/month for 200GB. This app is available for free.

Tung.fm

It’s time for podcasting to be more interactive! Tung is a podcast player designed to help you discover and share podcasts. The app works similar to the popular news app Nuzzel, in that it shows you which podcasts your friends and peers like. It also allows you to share clips, with real-time feedback and discussion, and all of the usual podcast app features are here, such as offline downloading. Tung is available for free.

Severed

Ready to get your game on this weekend? Check out Severed. This critically-acclaimed title has you taking control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. Solve puzzles, find secrets and do battle with disturbing monsters using swipe-based touch controls. Support for Metal, ReplayKit, GameCenter and more. Severed is available for $5.99.

Bridge

If the above game is a bit too much for you, let me introduce you to something simpler: Bridge. Built by developer Ketchapp—the team responsible for several addictive titles—Bridge tasks players with connecting pathways to help their character escape through the maze. Simply tap the screen to rotate the bridges, and work your way through the level. Get the highest score and collect gems to unlock new characters. This game is available for free.

More apps to check out

• Apple’s free app of the week: Power Hover
• Adobe releases viewing-only Lightroom app for Apple TV

Apps updated this week

• iMovie for iOS updated with improved sharing and project creation
• Google app gains Forward button (seriously!), more reliable voice search & other new features
• Chrome for iOS now supports Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages
• Viber for iPhone now lets you share, preview, delete and restore your stickers
• WhatsApp for iPhone gains 3x bigger emoji, zooming during video capture and more
• Google Maps for iOS refreshed with cleaner look, now highlights local areas of interest

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/29/2016

July 29, 2016 by macjeff

Music Visualizer ~ Rabbit Hole , Carmageddon , Project Reno and more

iPhone:

Project Reno provides you with complete control over all aspects of your projects. You're able to attach contacts to your projects, provide details, outlines costs, update statuses, and define start and due dates. Photos and geo-location information can be attached as well to provide more context. The projects in your main box can be filtered out by status, number, name, or contact to keep things tidy and help you stay focused.

Universal:

Rabbit Hole allows you to load any song or playlist from your library. Then hit play and turn the visualizer to full screen mode. The beats, tempo, and general mood of the music will be represented by shapes and color patterns that will delight the senses. Rabbit Hole is also able to access your microphone and visualize audio in the room. Rabbit Hole’s visualizer can be customized in a variety of ways in order to provide different experiences.

Carmageddon definitely isn't for everyone. There's heaps of violence and foul language, but that's what also makes it so much fun. Jump behind the wheel of your automotive killing machine and complete three different objectives to earn a perfect rating in each level. Upgrade your vehicle to achieve maximum killing efficiency and avoid getting wiped out yourself. The game includes 11 environments, 36 levels, 28 crazy opponents, 30 playable vehicles, iCloud support, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

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.

Hack Run is about as old school as you can get. You’re required to use command prompts to dig deeper into the system, and you’ll be rewarded for discovering new information. The game includes more than 50 levels, a list of your achievements, and tips and tricks in case you get stuck.

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.

Your goal is to get as much of the squid ink off of the grid as possible by rearranging tiles. Tiles have different symbols on them, indicating where the ink will travel from that point on. You must move the tiles as quickly as you can since the clock is always ticking. The game includes six chapters, 90 levels, three modes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Your child can join Ned the Neuron on his first day working in the brain. Along the way he will teach your child about what the brain does, what is is made of, and how we sense touch on our skin. This digital storybook is loaded with 34 pages of colorful content and filled with interactive items. It also includes 35 concepts about the brain, and three mini-games.

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Apple’s free app of the week: Power Hover

July 28, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Power Hover. This means that for the next 7 days, you’ll be able to pick up the hit minimal, gravity-defying title on both iPhone and iPad for free—a savings of $4.

In Power Hover, players get to defy gravity and enjoy the freedom of controlling their own hoverboard. You must do your best to avoid various hazards and collect energy as you navigate your way through a desolate, robot-ruled world.

From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

We haven’t seen hoverboarding this cool since the Back to the Future flicks. Oddrok’s fantastic action game lets you grind rails and shoot through half-pipes in levels stuffed with surprises. Rival boarders drop bombs in your path; towering sandworts and lethal lasers dare you to come near. The whole time, an energetic soundtrack and swooping camera give Power Hover an exhilarating, cinematic feel that’s like pure adrenaline.

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

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Power Hover is available in the App Store for free.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/28/2016

July 28, 2016 by macjeff

Breathe+ Relaxation and Breath Training , Next Emoji Keyboard with Stickers & Themes , Units Plus Converter - Best Unit & Currency Converting App: Imperial & Metric Conversion Calculator and more

iPhone:

Next Emoji provides you with quick access to more than 1,400 emojis including all of the new ones found in iOS 9.1. The app also includes a wide variety of playful stickers including huge emojis, cute characters, slang words, and Buzzfeed-inspired stamps. All of the emojis and stickers can be used in your favorite messaging apps. Next Keyboard includes 20 colorful themes to choose from as well.

Whenever you leave your car, set the marker to generate a point on the map. In addition to your vehicle’s location, you can also save a photo and notes. If you’re dealing with a parking meter, you can have Find My Car alert you when its nearing its expiration. When it’s time to return to your vehicle, Find My Car will show you the way. The app also works perfectly offline, and even allows you to share the location of your vehicle with a friend or family member.

Universal:

Today only: Unlock everything Breathe+ has to offer and remove ads free of charge! Just tap the “Upgrade” button in the top right corner of the screen and confirm your action. Breathe+ will help you relax both body and mind. It allows you to adjust inhale, exhale, and breath hold durations from one to 32 seconds. Breathe+ also provides optional vibration cues and breath cycle stats. Sessions can go on for anywhere from one minute to infinity. You’re even able to adjust durations during your sessions. With today’s free upgrade you’ll be able to choose custom themes and view usage stats as well.

Units Plus includes 12 different categories: Area, Currency, Data, Fuel-Mileage, Length, Power, Pressure, Speed, Temperature, Time, Volume, and Weight. After selecting a category, you’re able to scroll through every included unit with a vertical swipe. Units can be swapped with a tap. The app also includes live currency updates, and the ability to favorite units.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/27/2016

July 27, 2016 by macjeff

Fuel - MPG and Mileage Tracker & Fuel Cost Consumption Calculator , har•mo•ny 3 , Numbers and Counting Match Games for Kids with Skills Free and more

iPhone:

Before you do anything else, add at least one vehicle to the database. Fuel allows you to track multiple vehicles at once. When it’s time to fill up, simply choose one of the vehicles and record the mileage, price, and amount of fuel added. Fuel will calculate the rest for you. You’re also able to record any other vehicle-related expenses if necessary. All of your vehicle costs, fuel prices, and fuel consumption can be diagramed as well.

Universal:

Harmony 3 is a masterful extension of the original puzzle games by BorderLeap. It comes as close to puzzling perfection as you can get. The object of the game is to swap out blocks with a tap in order to get them to match the color palette. Blocks can only be swapped in vertical or horizontal rows. The number of moves each block can make is indicated by the black dots on top of them. You absolutely must use up all of the moves for each block to complete the puzzles. Matching only the colors isn’t good enough. Harmony 3 includes hundreds of challenging levels and some new holiday themes ones.

Today only: Unlock all content free of charge! Simply tap the “Unlock” button on the main screen, and enter the provided passcode to confirm your action. The app is loaded with fun and colorful items to count and match. Depending on their ability level, your child can either play with cards face down or face up to make things easier. Hints are also available if need be. The game includes professional narration for every included item, positive reinforcement, and parental controls.

You don’t have to be a ‘90s kid to enjoy Hatchi. Your Hatchi monster will need to be hatched, fed, played with, bathed, and generally looked after to ensure it grows up happy and healthy. Hatchi monsters can also be pitted against each other in multiplayer battles. While you’re not tending to your Hatchi, you’re able to play some mini games including Whack a Hatchi and Hatchi Matchi.

Cradle of Egypt takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the lands of the pharaohs. In order to complete a level, you must break all of the marble tablets beneath the tiles. To do so, simply create matches of three or more with a swipe. When matched, some tiles will provide you with resources while others will provide you with gold coins. The resources and coins can be used to build up your new city. The game includes 100 levels, original mini-games, a challenging timed mode, and a casual relaxed mode.

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