"If there is an app for that"

Firefly, Infuse and other apps to check out this weekend

February 27, 2016 by macjeff

It’s the weekend! And you know what that means: we’ve once again put together a list of awesome new apps and games for you to check out. There’s a new social networking app, a new video editing app, and even one that lets you play with tornadoes! So enough stalling, let’s get to it!

Firefly – What’s happening nearby?

Looking for a new social networking app to checkout?  Meet Firefly. Kind of like a weird combination of YikYak and Snapchat, Firefly is all about what is happening nearby and right now. You can share your location, and a status update of what you’re doing, and see what your friends and other fireflies are up to as well. All of your posts disappear after 7 days, and like an actual firefly, you control when you share with nearby friends by turning your light on or off. This app is available for free.

Infuse – Video filters

Infuse is a video editor built for the Vine and Instagram era. In the app you can open up your favorite video clip, crop it or cut it and then apply your filters and effects. There’s at least 12 filters included, with others available as in-app purchases, and then there are the usual controls for brightness, contrast and saturation. Everything is presented in a well-designed, streamlined interface that allows you to customize a video and quickly share it with your favorite social network in less than a minute. This app is available for free.

Weather by Tinybop

I know what you’re thinking: not another weather app! But this isn’t your typical temperature-teller. Weather by Tinybop is actually an interactive model that allows you to play with and learn about the sun, air, water, temperature, wind, and even extreme weather. So you can dive into a cloud and see what it's made of. Make it rain, make it snow, or throw out a tornado or hurricane. All of these elements combined with original artwork and sophisticated sound design make for an incredible experience. This app is  available for $2.99.

Assassin’s Creed Identity

Easily one of the biggest game releases this week, Assassin’s Creed Identity is the first action RPG game of the acclaimed franchise. In it, players must explore the Italian Renaissance through the eyes of their own assassin, complete dozens of missions and unravel the epic mystery of The Crows. Ubisoft used the Unity game engine to create beautiful graphics, and every place you visit is an open map for you to explore. Throw in upgradeable Assassin gear and tap-to-move controls, and you have a game that’s going to keep you busy for hours. This game is available for $4.99.

The Walking Dead: Michonne

For those who haven’t yet had their fill of The Walking Dead game content, I present to you Michonne – A TellTale miniseries. The game stars the iconic, blade-wielding Michonne and explores her absence between issues #126 and #139 of Robert Kirkman’s best-selling comic books. In this three part miniseries, players will discover what took her away from Rick, Ezekiel, and the rest of her trusted group… and what brought her back. This game is available for $4.99.

More apps you should check out

• How to identify the biggest space wasters on your Mac with DaisyDisk
• Quiver 3: a digital notebook built for developers
• This app lets you crop, zoom and trim Live Photos without destroying the live part
• Popular platformer HoPiKo goes free as Apple's App of the Week
• Kommute for iPhone downloads websites for offline use and is better than Safari's Reading List

These apps have been updated

• YouTube picks up native resolution support on iPad Pro
• Viber gains more 3D Touch goodies, Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad Pro and other perks
• Netflix app updated with support for 3D Touch, iPad Pro and more
• Popular Spark email client is now available on iPad
• Facebook Live now available in 30 countries, rolling out to more users in the coming weeks

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/26/2016

February 26, 2016 by macjeff

Polyphonic! , Tower of Fortune 2 , [the Sequence] and more

Universal:

Polyphonic! ( $0.99 → FREE )

Polyphonic's interface is dead simple, allowing even non-musicians to create fantastic musical loops. Just tap a colored square to light it up and hit play. You'll see the progress bar at the bottom of the screen start to move, and when it hits the end it will start over again. Each square is a sound of its own, and each different color is a group of sounds, so just tap more squares to add complexity to your loop. Everything you create can be recorded and shared via SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Messages, or Mail. Polyphonic includes two sound worlds to utilize, with three more available via in-app purchase.

Tower of Fortune 2 ( $0.99 → FREE )

Like the original, Tower of Fortune 2 employs a neat slot machine mechanic for battling opponents. Tap the button to spin the reels and tap again to stop them in hopes of dealing damage, collecting gold, or obtaining a special item. You're able to stop the reels mid spin as well to perform a combo or avoid an attack, but it will cost you additional gold. The game includes nine worlds to explore, seven mini-games, 50 challenging events, more than 60 unique enemies, 50 random abilities, 24 NPCs, and achievements via Game Center.

[the Sequence] ( $0.99 → FREE )

The Sequence takes a rather creative approach to a tired genre. The object of the game is to get the binary cells transferred into their nodes using various modules. Modules can push and pull binary cells along with other modules. But that's only the half of it. Not only must you properly determine where to place each module, you must also figure out the correct order in which they must operate. It's quite the challenge. The game includes 72 levels along with a sandbox mode to play around with.

Toca Hair Salon Me ( $2.99 → FREE )

Like all of Toca Boca's other apps, Toca Hair Salon Me is highly interactive. You must first either choose a headshot from your library or take a new one. Your face will then be placed within the app along with a funky hairdo. You can then lather, rinse, color, straighten, curl, cut, crimp, comb, shave, and even grow your hair longer. The possibilities are nearly endless!

Multiplication and Division Math Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd and 3rd Grade ( $5.99 → FREE )

Multiplication and Division Flashcard Match Games creates a fun environment for your child to practice their math skills 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.

Popular platformer HoPiKo goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

February 25, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with Laser Dog’s ‘HoPiKo.’ This means that for the next 7-days, you’ll be able to pick up the popular 8-bit platformer for free, for both your iPhone and iPad–a savings of $2.

HoPiKo is described by its developers as an “intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming.” Players must jump from platform to platform, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through hundreds of gorgeous, hand-crafted levels.

From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

While there’s no shortage of charming 8-bit platformers on the App Store, HoPiKp simply raises the bar with its stunning quality. Mixing simple controls, just-difficult-enough levels, and a killer score, this arcade game shimmers with retro quality. As you blast your way through stages littered with obstacles–bouncing between moving platforms and crashing into a big bad virus–you’ll be filled with both nostalgia and excitement.

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

You can find HoPiKo in the App Store for free.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/25/2016

February 25, 2016 by macjeff

HoPiKo , Lil' Red - An Interactive Story , Monster Math 2 - Educational Math Games for Kids and more

Universal:

HoPiKo ( $1.99 → FREE ) Save the world of gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus in HoPiKo. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one.

HoPiKo is fast and brutal, which is what makes it so much fun. The object of the game is to leap from platform to platform while avoiding obstacles in order to smash the Nanobyte virus to bits at the end. Each stage has five separate sections, and if you fail one, you must start from the beginning. Additionally, you can take it slow going from platform to platform, but you'll never achieve a perfect rating. The unique touch screen controls make perfecting each level all the more satisfying.

Lil' Red - An Interactive Story ( $3.99 → FREE ) Save the world of gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus in HoPiKo. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Enjoy the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" with your children. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. It’s for parents with children ages two and up.

This interactive storybook tells the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" entirely through animation and music. You won't find any text or narration here. This way kids and parents can fill in the details in their own way. The app includes 12 richly illustrated interactive scenes, sound effects, and engaging tunes.

Monster Math 2 - Educational Math Games for Kids ( $5.99 → FREE ) Save the world of gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus in HoPiKo. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Enjoy the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" with your children. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. Your child can work on their mental math skills with Monster Math 2. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers.

Today only: Unlock everything Monster Math 2 has to offer free of charge! Simply tap the "Unlock Full Version" icon at the bottom of the main screen and choose the in-app purchase on the following screen. You'll be asked to confirm your action by entering the code supplied to you. Then enjoy! Maxx's friend Dextra has been kidnapped by evil monsters. Your child must help him explore new worlds, battle enemies, and find allies in order to get her back by solving math problems. The app's intelligent math trainer system automatically adjusts the difficulty depending on your child's ability, and the disembodied voice will ensure they're always aware of the task at hand.

OLO game ( $2.99 → FREE ) Save the world of gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus in HoPiKo. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Enjoy the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" with your children. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. Your child can work on their mental math skills with Monster Math 2. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers. Slide colorful disks around the screen in order to get more into the target zone than your opponent in OLO. It’s the perfect game for those who enjoy competing in real time with their friends. It’s the perfect game for those who enjoy competing in real time with their friends.

OLO is multiplayer gaming perfection thanks to its slick graphics and silky smooth gameplay. Your goal is to get as many of your own OLOs as possible into the target zone on the opposite side of the screen by sliding them into place. If you miss the target zone, your opponent is able to use your OLO as their own. You can also strategically bounce your own or your opponent's already used OLOs into and through target zones. The game includes local two- and four-player multiplayer options, online multiplayer, voice chat, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

SideSwype ( $1.99 → FREE ) Save the world of gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus in HoPiKo. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Gamers looking for a real challenge will enjoy this one. Enjoy the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" with your children. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. It’s for parents with children ages two and up. Your child can work on their mental math skills with Monster Math 2. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers. It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, factors, multiples, and prime numbers. Slide colorful disks around the screen in order to get more into the target zone than your opponent in OLO. It’s the perfect game for those who enjoy competing in real time with their friends. It’s the perfect game for those who enjoy competing in real time with their friends. A block sliding and matching game wrapped into one neat package. It’s easy to learn, but difficult to master. It’s easy to learn, but difficult to master.

The basic goal of the game is to match three or more of the same colored blocks by sliding them up, down, left, or right. When you swipe, all of the blocks on the screen will move in one direction until they stop. As you progress, special four and five blocks will appear, requiring you to make larger matches. If you're able to, you'll be rewarded with special bomb and diamond blocks that will help you clear the board. The game includes full stat tracking, light and dark themes, six color schemes, two original songs, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Assassin's Creed – Identity makes its worldwide debut on App Store

February 25, 2016 by macjeff

After spending nearly a year and a half in soft-launch state, Ubisoft today made good on its promise to make its first action role-playing mobile game set in the Assassin's Creed universe available to everyone.

Assassin's Creed – Identity, a premium $4.99 download from the App Store, is an RPG game featuring open sandbox levels in which you can create, evolve and customize your own assassins and play them in the iconic Renaissance Italy setting.

"Embody an Assassin and experience the freedom of movement that made the franchise unique while unraveling the mystery of The Crows and solving dozens of quests," teases Ubisoft.

There are three varied character classes to choose from and you can play in co-operative mode with your friends to solve the levels together. As mentioned, the game includes some landmark locations of the era such as the Coliseum, Florence and more.

You can customize your assassins with things like different outfits and weapons such as epic swords and the iconic hidden blade. In-game mechanics include your choice of tap-to-move or dual virtual stick controls, but Identity also supports MFi gamepads.

As you can see for yourself, Assassin's Creed – Identity packs in open sandbox levels which give you the full freedom of movement. "Every place you visit in the Italian Renaissance will be an open map for you to explore: Santa Croce Area in Firenze, the Colosseum area in Roma etc.," notes Ubisoft.

Due to its complex levels and detailed graphics (courtesy of the Unity engine), Identity should not be played on iPhones older than the iPhone 5 and iPads older than the iPad 3 (or the "new iPad", as it was called).

"Assassin’s Creed Identity appears to be a pretty awesome game, and while it may not have quite the personality of a full console game with a complex storyline to follow it still does the job of giving you that Assassin’s Creed fix when you’re on the go," wrote iOS-focused gaming blog TouchArcade in its review of Identity.

Highlights

Key highlights include:

• Choose between 3 unique classes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and find the one that fits your play style best. Experiment and play in open sandbox levels.
• Customize your own Assassins by using your loot and choosing from unique outfits and color variations.
• Use the decryption system to create the best among tens of thousands of items.
• Hire friends and other players as Assassins to help you complete your objectives. Call them at any time during mission to get them to come to your help.
• Train, develop and equip 2 different Assassins.

Availability

Assassin's Creed – Identity, a 1.15-gigabyte download, requires an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with iOS 7.0 or later. The game is localized in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian, Japanese and Korean and supports Game Center achievements and leaderboards.

Grab Assassin's Creed – Identity for $4.99 in the App Store.

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