"If there is an app for that"

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/06/2016

July 06, 2016 by macjeff

LOOPIMAL by YATATOY , Yarn! - A game about zombie cats , hashpic - Your reference picture note app. and more

iPhone:

Hashpic puts an end to endless camera roll scrolling. Instead, it allows you to simply snap a picture of what you want to remember, whether that’s a model number of a product or a tasty beer you tried at your friend's house, and hashtag it for quick discovery. Pictures can include multiple hashtags in order to refine your searches. The app also includes the ability to adjust the size of the picture grid, import pictures, and attach additional notes.

Universal:

LOOPIMAL features a cast of nine adorable animal characters. Each character dances to their own beat. Your child is able to drag and drop different sounds into the loop to have them played. The characters will perform different animations based on the sounds, providing hours entertainment.

A can of toxic waste has been dumped into the river, infecting all of the fish that are used to make cat food. Now all of the cuddly felines have been turned into zombies, and the only one that can save the city is a little ball of yarn named Doodle. Doodle rolls along on his own, but you can tap to leap over spikes and pivot off of walls in order to scale them and take out the cat zombies. Collect all of the stars in each level in order to earn a perfect rating.

There’s so much to do on Lily’s farm. Your child is able to choose from nine different base scenes and populate their favorites with over 100 fun and cuddly stickers. The stickers can be placed anywhere in the scene with a drag and drop, and they can be resized and rotated with common gestures. Tap on a sticker to bring it to life. Stickers are sorted be category, so it’s easy for your child to find exactly what they’re looking for.

Word Seek HD provides you with letter grids of either 4x4 or 5x5. Your job is to find as many valid words as possible within the grid before time runs out. Just drag your finger over letters and release when a word has been completed. At the end of the game you’ll be able to see your score, the percentage of words found, total words possible, and all possible words within the grid.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/05/2016

July 05, 2016 by macjeff

Stickyboard 2 , Mimpi Dreams , Nature Maestro Rainforest Day and more

Universal:

In Mimpi’s dreams he’s a super dog capable of almost anything. You must help him save his friends by manipulating the colorful environments. As you progress through the game new objects and mechanics will be added, making the puzzles all the more difficult to complete. The game includes six worlds to explore, an original soundtrack, and all kinds of secrets to discover.

Tasker’s biggest asset is how customizable it is. You’re able to create tasks with colors, tags, and contexts, and categorize them however you wish. Actions allow you to link tasks to contacts, photos, maps, or URLs. Tasks can remain on their own, or they can be dumped into projects. They can also be filtered and prioritized. A Today widget allows you to quickly retrieve your tasks. If you have an Apple Watch, you’re also able to view and add tasks from your wrist.

Sunrise’s simple interface makes it easy to check the sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Just add the widget to your Today view. You’re also able to view past and future sunrise and sunset times by sliding your finger across the top portion of the screen. Slide your finger across the middle of the screen to view the position of the sun throughout the day.

Sticky notes of different sizes and colors can be created by double-tapping on the whiteboard. They can also be moved and resized with a tap and drag of your finger. You're able to select and organize multiple sticky notes by first dragging your finger over them, and then using three-finger swipe gestures to choose a layout. The app also includes the ability to write on the whiteboard with different colored markers, undo and redo, a gallery view, and the ability to share your stickies as a PDF or text.

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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Hyper, Falcon Notes, Meep, and other apps to check out this weekend

July 05, 2016 by macjeff

This upcoming Monday is the 4th of July, which for many folks means a 3-day weekend. So if you find yourself with extra time to spare over the next few days, be sure to check out the latest edition of our weekly Apps of the Week post. This week we have apps that show you popular videos from around the web, offer a pleasant note-taking experience and more.

Hyper

Hyper, Apple’s Best of 2015 video app, landed on the iPhone this week. For those unfamiliar with the title, Hyper gives you access to 10 top videos from around the web every day. Videos are handpicked by a team of award-winning filmmakers, and are even available offline. Bringing it all together is a beautifully designed interface. Hyper is available for free.

Falcon Notes

Folks in the market for a new note-taking or Markdown app should check out Falcon Notes. It has this very simple, minimalistic design with both light and dark themes, and it offers a ton of features. Some of the more notable ones include previews, search, code highlighting, and support for iPad’s side-by-side mode. Plus, you can sync all of your notes across iPhone, iPad and even Mac (yes there is a Mac app). Falcon Notes is available for $4.99.

Meep

Listen to the websites you love, with Meep. The app has a team of professional narrators that read stories aloud about your favorite topics such as sports, politics, celebrities and current events. The app is free, and you can listen to up to 50 stories per month. But to get more than that, you’ll have to subscribe via an IAP ($7.99/month for 250 credits). I’m not necessarily a fan of this model, but the concept is really cool. Meep is available for free.

CSR Racing 2

If you haven’t tried out CSR Racing 2 yet, you should definitely do so this weekend. Let’s get all of the bad stuff out of the way first. It requires an Internet connection and it is littered with IAPs. That being said, the game offers everything you’d want from a next-gen racer. The graphics are incredibly realistic, there are tons of real cars to choose from that of course are upgradeable and customizable, and you can race against friends and other opponents in real time. This game is available for free.

Neo Turf Masters

Arcade classic Neo Turf Masters is back, in a brand-new mobile version with touch controls. In the game, players compete as one of six international golfers on various courses worldwide. You choose your club, analyze the wind direction, and find the best path to finishing each hole in as few shots as possible. Other features include multiplayer and gamepad support, Leaderboards, new save system and more. This game is available for $2.99.

More apps you should check out

• Apple’s free app of the week: Mimpi Dreams
• Drawing app Procreate is free right now within the Apple Store app

These apps have been updated

• Facebook tweaks News Feed to prioritize friends over news sites
• Amazon debuts new Page Flip feature for Kindle apps and devices
• Twitter introduces searchable #Stickers for your tweet images

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/04/2016

July 04, 2016 by macjeff

DAMDA - Journal / Diary , English Spanish Dictionary - General , Terrain Radar Altimeter and more

iPhone:

Terrain Radar allows you to measure the elevation of everything within a radius of over three miles. It displays your current elevation at the bottom of the screen, and the top half shows the elevation of hills and mountains in front of you. All of the calculations are done in real-time, so you’re able to rotate and see all of the elevations change on the chart.

It includes every major currency with over 150 to choose from. You're able to decide how often rates are updated, and you can even save rates for offline use. The app also includes separate chart and list views, and the ability to change the number of decimals.

Screen Candy is all about mixing and matching. Just swipe horizontally across the three separate sections to browse through the custom patterns and illustrations. Double tap on a section to view all patterns and illustrations in a scrollable list or choose an image from your library. Can’t decide on a design? Let Screen Candy choose for you with the randomizer option.

Universal:

Damda makes it easy to record your daily activities. Each entry is able to include a title, short description, timestamp, photo, and the weather conditions. Entries can be presented in order, or you’re able to view them on a calendar. Entries can be searched for via keywords. Damda also includes the ability to share entries, 3D Touch support, Touch ID support, Dropbox support, and a night mode.

English-Spanish Reference Dictionary is remarkably easy to use. You’re able to enter a word in English or Spanish, and it will instantly provide you with a translation, pronunciation, definitions, and example phrases. Words can be marked as favorites for quick access later on, and all of your data can be synced with Dropbox. The app includes a ridiculous amount of content with over 718,000 entries, 524,000 translations, 558,000 synonyms, 98,000 definitions, and 40,000 examples, all of which is stored offline.

Swipe across the screen to perform attacks, dodge the blades of your enemy, block hits, and cast devastating spells. As you make your way deeper into the castle realm, you’ll have a chance to upgrade your knight and collect new weapons and armor. The game features fantastic 3-D graphics powered by the Unreal engine, online multiplayer, and Game Center integration.

You're able to explore new immersive environments with multiple paths to take. Engage enemies and perform attack and defense moves through intuitive gestures. Along your journey you'll have the chance to forge even more powerful weapons and obtain new armor for your warrior. The game includes gorgeous 3-D graphics powered by the Unreal engine, new achievements to earn, and three new modes.

You're able to explore new immersive environments with multiple paths to take. Engage enemies and perform attack and defense moves through intuitive gestures. Along your journey you'll have the chance to forge even more powerful weapons and obtain new armor for your warrior. The game includes gorgeous 3-D graphics powered by the Unreal engine, online asynchronous multiplayer, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/03/2016

July 03, 2016 by macjeff

Universal Zoom: All About Sizes and Distances , Numbers and Counting Early Learning Math Match Games for Kids in Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade , Prioritask and more

iPhone:

Tasks are organized into three priority categories: high, medium, and low. Just create a task, title it, and then drag it into the appropriate priority category. That's all it takes. You can create sublists by swiping left to right on a task. The number of tasks in a sublist is shown in the checkmark box. The app also includes customizable priority colors, and custom icon badges.

Universal:

At first glance, Universal Zoom may not look like much. But once you dig in you won’t be able to stop exploring. The app includes more than 200 objects that are presented in high-resolution and completely to scale. Simply swipe in any direction to move through the objects and see how they compare in size to the rest. The scale ranges from Planck Length to 93 billion light years, so there’s a lot to see. You’re also able to choose objects and compare them directly against others.

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.

Sketch Me doesn’t require a lot of tinkering. All you need to do is import a photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Then tap on one of the 19 effects and enjoy the results. If you choose to, you can adjust other parameters like contrast and brightness. Sketch Me also includes 18 shapes that can be applied in order to show off the distinct effects.

HashPhotos takes the hassle out of managing large photo and video libraries. Swipe left to right to access the album view where you can narrow down your photos and videos by category or create your own albums. Swipe right to left to narrow down your search even further by month. Tap on a photo to bring it into full view. This view also allows you to edit, share, tag, note, and glance at metadata for your photo. HashPhotos also includes the ability to customize the thumbnail size, and it has two themes to choose from.

With Symphonizer installed, you’ll never have to have another person turn the pages of your music or purchase additional hardware. All you need to do is import your sheet music into the app and load it up. Then position yourself in front of the screen. You’ll see yellow dots at first as the camera attempts to recognize your face, and when it does the dots will turn green. Any time you need to turn the page, just smile and it will flip automatically.

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