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Best app deals of the day! 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for a limited time

April 04, 2016 by macjeff

Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/03/2016

April 03, 2016 by macjeff

Top Camera 2 - HDR, Slow Shutter, Night and more - Photo Video Editor and Filters , Write.r - Markdown for Writers and Authors , Farm Story Maker Activity Game for Kids and Toddlers Premium and more

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Just take a photo of what you want to capture and allow PhotoScan to automatically detect the edges. You’re also able to manually adjust the selection if need be. You’re then able to adjust the contrast and color of your scan, rotate it, or add a border. Scans are automatically saved to the in-app library. They can also be shared as JPEGs, PDFs, or PNGs via email, or you can upload them to Facebook, Twitter, or your favorite cloud service. The app also allows you to import photos and turn them into PDFs.

Universal:

Top Camera 2 puts you in control. It features five shooting modes, three video modes, focus and exposure controls, stabilizer, self timer, and a virtual horizon. All of its advanced features are easily within reach, ensuring you’ll never miss that perfect shot again. Top Camera 2’s unified editor allows you to make critical adjustments, apply filters and effects, and preview all of your changes in real-time no matter if you’re working with photos or videos.

Write.r makes your words beautiful thanks to markdown support. A separate row of buttons across the top of the keyboard allows you to quickly add emphasis to your text, create headers, insert lists, and block quotes. Write.r also includes GitHub flavored markdown, which means you can include code snippets and have them remain perfectly formatted. The app also includes cloud syncing.

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.

You’ll have to search the entire institute for clues that will lead you to the wacky zombies. While searching for objects within a scene you’re able to get a closer look with the usual pinch-to-zoom gesture, and you can receive a hint if you get stuck. Don’t just tap wildly on a scene, either. It will cost you points and remove your multiplier. You’re not just on the hunt for objects, however, as you’ll also be presented with puzzles and have to spot the differences in some scenes.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/02/2016

April 02, 2016 by macjeff

Pocket Drive +, best File Manager , Fiete , Fiete Farm and more

iPhone:

Starseed: Origin is unabashedly retro. Everything from the visuals to the obscene difficulty level hails from gaming’s glory days. You’re able to pilot your ship by placing your finger anywhere on the screen. It’s then up to you to take out all of the enemy ships and asteroids standing in your way before setting your sights on the dreadnoughts. The game rewards you for stringing together combos, so take aim and climb those Game Center leaderboards. Starseed: Origin includes nine ships to unlock, nine chip tunes, and nine dreadnoughts to defeat.

Universal:

Pocket Drive doesn’t require any setup. Your computer and your iDevice simply need to be on the same network. Your iDevice will show up in your Mac’s finder, and all you have to do is drag and drop files just as you would with any other storage device. Pocket Drive supports almost every file type, allows for unlimited files and subfolders, and includes AirPlay support.

It will help your child work on their motor skills by requiring them to perform everyday activities like putting apples in a basket, cracking eggs, and planting flowers. There are also three memory games based on the activities in the app. Fiete includes a total of 19 interactive scenes, hand-drawn 2D animations, and atmospheric soundscapes.

Your child is presented with a beautifully illustrated and fully interactive island scene. Scroll across it to browse through the activities and tap on one to begin. Activities are spread out across an entire day, allowing your child to do everything from collecting eggs in the morning to milking the cows in the evening. Each scene is intuitive, so there are no instructions required.

Go head-to-head with Fiete and try to find matching pairs of cards. You and Fiete will take turns choosing cards, so you will want to pay close attention even while he takes his turn. The game isn’t just about matching identical cards, however. It includes a total of six game types, including trying to find logical relationships in cards and solving calculations.

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Upshot, Roger, Patternator and other apps to check out this weekend

April 02, 2016 by macjeff

Whether you’re looking to load up your new iPhone SE or 9.7-inch iPad Pro with some apps and games, or you’re just looking for some new titles to try out this weekend, you’re going to want to check out our latest Apps of the Week roundup. The list includes a new way to share photos, a pattern-creator and of course Nintendo’s long-awaited mobile release.

Patternator

Hey you! Yes, you! What if I told you there was an app that allows you to create your own patterns? Well there is, and it’s aptly named Patternator. Take advantage of millions of stickers, hundreds of background colors and endless pattern options to create your own backgrounds, wallpapers and Lock screens. There is even an option to you have your pattern printed on an iPhone case. This app is available for free.

Upshot

Upshot allows you to live-stream your photos and videos as you take them. Simply just switch live-streaming ON, set when you want the feature to turn off, and start shooting. The cool thing is you can create private albums with friends and family, where anyone can contribute. So say you go to a concert or sporting event with a big group; everyone’s photos and videos end up in one place. This app is available for free.

Roger

Roger is a walkie-talkie-style app that makes it simple to keep in touch with the people you care about most, no matter where they are. It’s free and easy to use—simply tap to talk, tap to listen. You can talk for as long as you want, as much as you want, and replay messages for up to 48 hours. The audio is high-quality, and with 3D Touch support, you can talk to people without opening the app. Roger is available for free.

Miitomo

I couldn’t decide whether to classify this as a game or an app, but because it’s the first official mobile release from Nintendo, I knew it had to make the list. Miitomo is essentially a playground for Nintendo’s Mii characters. You can create and customize your own Mii, interact with friends, play mini-games to unlock prizes, and create images called Miifotos. Unsurprisingly, there are tons of IAPs. This app is available for free.

LEGO Jurassic World

If you love LEGO games and the Jurassic franchise, you don’t want to miss this just-released game. LEGO Jurassic World features storylines from all of the movies — Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, and the most recent Jurassic World—reimagined in LEGO form. You can relive key moments from the films, build your own dinosaur collection, and more. This game is available for $4.99.

More apps you should check out

• Creative video app CHOMP goes free as Apple’s App of the Week
• Draw your own typeface in minutes and use it in your favorite iOS apps with iFontMaker for iPad
• SoundCloud launches ad-free $9.99 subscription service with offline playback

These apps have been updated

• Facebook Messenger gains its first airline bot
• Skype for iPhone updated with new Bots feature
• Instagram increasing video time limit to 60 seconds
• Snapchat unveils stickers, video notes, Auto-Advance Stories & other chat improvements

Good Knight Story

April 01, 2016 by macjeff

Good Knight Story (Free) by Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd is a humorous match-three RPG game that packs in a challenge among plenty of parodies and references. If you enjoyed games like You Must Build A Boat and Hero Emblems, then you are going to love what Good Knight Story brings to the table.

Even though I do a decent amount of gaming on my consoles at home and on-the-go, I still turn to my iPhone 6s Plus for a large chunk of my total game time. That’s because the thing is always with me, no matter where I am, and there are plenty of games that I can pick up and play for a few minutes at a time. Plus, my favorite genres these days are puzzles and RPGs, and there are a handful of them to choose from on iOS. Even though I’ve gone through what I think is a good chunk of them already, I can’t help but notice when a new one hits the App Store, and that’s just what happened this week with Good Knight Story.

In terms of visuals, Good Knight Story carries a somewhat goofy but cartoonish aesthetic that will definitely appeal to most people. Despite that, I found that the game packs in a lot of detail when it comes to the various environments, characters and enemy monsters, and even items like treasure chests and gear. The colors also range from the bright and lush outdoors to dark and dingy dungeons, and there are cool effects in the background as you get a long chain of matches. Animations in Good Knight Story are incredibly smooth and fluid, so I had no issues with lag on my iPhone 6s Plus. The game also has a quirky, folk-like soundtrack and realistic sound effects that make you truly feel like you’re in battle. I must say, the whole visuals and audio package that this game gives you is pretty immersive, which is always a good thing.

Like other games of this kind, there is a world map and you’ll have to make your way through the game one stage at a time. But to spice things up, there is an actual story behind everything, which gets uncovered as you progress. It starts off with some knights in a pub having a good time, and then things go dark. When your knight wakes up, he finds himself in a dungeon and must battle his way through to get back to the outside world. It’s an interesting little plot, and the one-liners, parodies, and references that are sprinkled throughout keep everything engaging, as you’ll just want to find out what happens next, or what else they’ll refer to in this world. The stages also have three stars that you can earn, which is dependent on your score by the end of the level. A different objective awaits you for each stage, such as just killing the monsters or gathering up all of the keys or meat, so things are kept fresh and interesting. The faster you complete it, the more stars and points you’ll earn. Coins are also awarded at the end of each successful level, and the game is fairly generous with them, so it’s not hard to save up a bit to get much-needed weapon and power-up upgrades.

The best part about Good Knight Story is the matching system. Instead of having to swap adjacent pieces or moving tiles around for matches, all you have to do is draw a line that connects the gems together. The line can go horizontally, vertically, and even diagonally, so the possibilities for matches are far and wide compared to some other games out there. For a match to count, it has to include at least three pieces, but if you get a chain of at least six or more, the background at the top changes to indicate a stronger attack. And if you create even longer connections, then you create a special bomb piece that will destroy all tiles in a “+” shape on the grid.

With Good Knight Story, there are several different types of tiles on the screen: fire, ice, lighting, and poison. There are also shields and hearts, which mean allowing your knight to defend and heal himself, respectively. With the elemental pieces, those will allow your knight to attack foes, but be careful — there is a rock-paper-scissors mechanic here, where an element is strong against one but weak to another. For your reference, a diagram can be found in the upper left corner, so you should always have the advantage in battle, as long as the right pieces are laid out for you.

As mentioned, there are shields and hearts that will come in handy. This is because each monster has a turn counter on them, and when the number reaches zero, that means that they are able to attack you after you make your move. It’s important to note that because if you can match up at least three shields right before the enemy attacks, you can negate most, if not all, of the damage from the hit. The amount of damage that you block depends on your knight’s defense stat.

There are light elements of RPG besides the battling part, which is nice. At the end of each level, you’ll find a treasure chest that you can break open with an attack. It will grant you things like weapons, or even stat upgrades. Experience points are also earned after battle, and you have the option of upgrading one stat each time you level up. The stats can also change depending on the weapon you choose to wield, so choose wisely.

Even though the game is fairly generous when it comes to those shiny gold coins, it’s important to not spend your stash so frivolously. That’s because you’ll unlock better weapons as you go, and these can get a bit pricey. Plus, there are upgrades for each of them so you can further maximize their effectiveness. Plus, there are power-up items to unlock as well, and it costs a bit of change to purchase one and equip it in battle. However, the power-ups can be helpful to get you out of a pinch, since they can do things like attack all enemies at once (good for multiple enemies at once) or shield you from all attacks for three turns.

Good Knight Story is a free-to-play game, but I’m rather surprised by it. The game does not have an energy timer, so you can play it as long as you want for each session without having to wait for your lives to recharge. There are also no intrusive ads that interrupt you between stages, which I love. In fact, while there are video ads, they are completely optional if you just want to double your coins after successful levels. There is also a free gift of coins that you can redeem every couple of hours, so honestly, gold coins should not be too much of an issue in the game. But if you are super impatient, you can buy more through in-app purchases.

I’ve been playing Good Knight Story a bit this morning for this review, and I’m finding it pretty hard to put down. I love the style of the game’s graphics, the music is fun, and the plot is hilarious with the corny jokes and one-liners. The controls are simple enough to get used to, and the game mechanic is not too hard to get used to so it is great for everyone. The difficulty level does get ramped up a bit as you go, since there will be beefier monsters who are out for your blood, but the challenge is not too frustrating, and you don’t have to worry about timers if you lose. This is definitely a game that I would have gladly paid a few dollars for, so I’m honestly shocked that it’s free and generous. It’s a nice surprise this week, that’s for sure.

I highly recommend checking out Good Knight Story if you like action-packed match-three RPGs and enjoy a side of humorous storyline to go with it. You can find Good Knight Story on the App Store as a universal download for free. There are optional in-app purchases.

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