Date archive for February, 2012
App Downloads Up in January While Marketing Costs Were Down
Published 2/29/12 by Brad HilderbrandA new report suggests companies should ignore the desire to spend marketing bucks during the holidays and instead save them for January.
Read More »CollabraCam 1.5 – Major Update Not Compatible with Previous Versions
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottCollabraCam streams video from up to four iOS cameras over local Wi-Fi to a fifth device for the director to view and edit a video in real-time, all while allowing the director to silently communicate camera moves or angles to any camera operators to get the perfect shots. When the director calls it a wrap, all of the clips are transferred to the director’s device and assembled into the final movie with automatically generated credits.
Read More »Auryn Inc. Supports National Reading Month with Free iPad Storybook Apps
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottAuryn, Inc., the most award-winning digital publisher and creator of unprecedented children storybook apps for iPad and tablet devices, announced today that several of the notable and award-winning apps from the company’s popular collection will be offered free, throughout the month of March. In recognition of National Reading Month, Auryn is giving away one free storybook app each day of the month to promote reading among children on digital devices.
Read More »Nosy Crow drops the price of its apps to low price for World Book Day
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottIndependent children’s app publisher Nosy Crow is celebrating World Book Day on March 1 with a price drop for all of its apps to one low price, for one day only. In honour of World Book Day, which is marked in over 100 countries across the world, and in the UK has the primary aim of encouraging children to explore the pleasures of reading, the multi award-winning Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs and Bizzy Bear on the Farm apps will all be available on iTunes for the new price for one day.
Read More »Striding Bird strides into our hearts on the iPad
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottComicorp has introduced Striding Bird to the world, via an interactive animated storybook on the iPad. A uniquely loveable character with a story that all creatures big and small will be able to relate to. Striding Bird for iPad ties together great storytelling with fun animations and unique interactivity. Striding Bird is an original animated and interactive story about a young bird finding his way in the world. Join Striding Bird as he struggles to make sense of the world around him.
Read More »Simplinova LLC Releases EQUiTrail for iPhone
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottSimplinova LLC today announced that their first App, EQUiTrail, is available exclusively for the iPhone through the Apple App Store. EQUiTrail offers real-time access to trail maps that horseback riders create as EQUiTrail tracks their location while they ride. EQUiTrail tracks your location in the background for hands-free use while riding and allows you to place trail markers and photos you take on the map to identify natural obstacles, cross country fences, hazardous terrain, and more.
Read More »Animation Desk for iOS Updates to Offer New Creative Way of Storytelling
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottKdan Mobile today announces a major update for both the iPhone and the iPad versions of Animation Desk, offering users a new and creative way of storytelling. This award-winning drawing and animation app helps its users flesh out ideas into e-cards, storyboards, and animation projects. Now with enhanced audio capabilities and upgraded stamp features, Animation Desk makes it easier to create digital story books or short-length animated films that will grab the attention of a wider audience.
Read More »Technicolor Help Purple Brightens Up iOS Adventure Game Category
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottGameday has launched Help Purple, their fanciful adventure game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Help Purple conjures up plenty of challenge and well-paced complexity for adventure game genre devotees. Purple must rescue his elemental friends, represented by cuddly monstrosities bearing one eye apiece and each wearing a different color of the rainbow, from the clutches of Huge Monster. To aid Purple in his quest, the player will navigate through a variety of beautifully rendered environments.
Read More »Make awesome-looking photo collages with Fuzel
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottNot A Basement Studio today introduces Fuzel 1.0 for iOS. Whatever it is that you love, Fuzel helps you take their photos, put them together in your own layouts, retouch them individually with gorgeous photo filters, complete them with beautiful frames and captions, then share them with your loved ones on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or just email. Featuring an enhanced camera for better image quality, users can easily create their very own customizable layouts, including 36 presets and much more.
Read More »Blowing bubbles away is more fun than ever w/ Bouncing Bubbles LITE 2.55
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottJRSoftWorX announced a recent update of Bouncing Bubbles LITE for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A new spin on classic bubble shooter games, this app challenges users to rid their screen of all bubbles in as few shots as possible. Newly enhanced, Bouncing Bubbles LITE 2.55 offers players access to an all-new game mode called Quattro, as well as integration with AddThis, an innovative service that lets gamers share their scores on almost any social network right through the app.
Read More »WritePDF 1.0 – Worlds Most Powerful and Sophisticated PDF Modifying App
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottUK based EuroSmartz today introduces WritePDF 1.0, their powerful new PDF reader, converter and PDF modifying app for iPad devices. WritePDF enables anyone to quickly and easily carry out various editing tasks on a PDF document without having to use a computer. WritePDF has a vast range of tools built into the app. From inserting images and merging Office & iWork documents, to arrows, highlighting and countless other drawing and modifying options – WritePDF has a tool to cater for every need.
Read More »Remoter VNC 3.4 – Access your Computer from your iPhone or iPad
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottRemoter Labs today announces Remoter VNC 3.4 for iOS, an update to their productivity app that allows users to remotely control Macs via Screen Sharing, and Windows or Linux PCs using the VNC or RDP standards right from their iOS devices. The app uses Bonjour to make setup a cinch, and also features a novel “virtual trackpad” to precisely control of the mouse cursor. Sound redirection, RDP, Telnet and SSH which also allows for secure VNC/RDP over SSH, are available as in-app purchases.
Read More »RainAware – Breakthrough Weather App Forecasts Rain/Snow to the Minute
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottRainAware LLC today introduces RainAware, its breakthrough new app for the iPhone and iPad that uses a proprietary forecasting system to predict within minutes when rain, snow, sleet, and storms will reach the user’s exact location, up to 3 hours in advance. RainAware uses the phone’s GPS location, local radar, and exclusive algorithms to produce a reliable and precise weather forecast. To celebrate the launch, RainAware is offering this service for a special low price with no monthly fees.
Read More »Double Feature Brings Movie Matching to iOS
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottIndependent software developer, Scott Jackson today introduces Double Feature 1.0, his new entertainment app for iOS. Double Feature allows users to search for people based on the films they’ve been in, or search for movies based on casts and crews. Movie buffs can use Double Feature to cross-reference movies, actors and crew to find out who worked together on what films. The app is a simple, quick way to figure out who was in what, or discover a new favorite based on what you already like.
Read More »Makego app launched that turns your iPhone into a toy vehicle
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottUK based Chris O’Shea today announces Makego 1.01, an update to his fun educational app for iOS devices. Combining creativity and imagination with the virtual world on-screen, Makego turns your iPhone and iPod touch into a toy vehicle. It encourages fun, open ended collaborative play between parent and child. Select your vehicle within Makego, then interact with the drivers and their world through animations and sound. Version 1.01 includes minor bug fixes and a smaller app footprint.
Read More »Interactive Book Apps for Children 5 and Under – Theme Event at The iMum
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottThe Australian-based kids app review blog ‘The iMum’ is once again hosting a new and exciting theme event from the 2-9 March 2012 focusing on ‘Interactive Book Apps for Children 5 & Under’. During the week, The iMum will be featuring an assortment of book app reviews and promo code giveaways including apps from well-known developers like Oceanhouse Media, Tizio Publishing, Auryn Apps, Tapisodes, PicPocket Books and many more.
Read More »Qismalabs releases Pirate Charge released for iOS – Multiplayer Tapfest
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottDubai based iOS developer Qismalabs has released Pirate Charge for iOS, their free multiplayer race to the treasure. Great for kids and adults, get your fingers ready to see who will be able to tap their way to the treasure first. The game can be enjoyed by all ages and has two player and four player modes. It’s fast and furious and only the fastest tappers will reach the treasure first. It features great graphics and an addictive soundtrack.
Read More »iber4 releases Porkin Hood 1.2.1 – New Addictive Game for iOS
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottMadrid based enterprise developer iber4 today announces Porkin Hood 1.2.1 for iOS devices. Porkin Hood in the pure style of Angry Birds, exploits the benefits of the existing physics engines on mobile devices and recreates a little adventure of strategy and precision, with an angry pork as protagonist. Porkin Hood does not require continuous gameplay to achieve long-term goals, leading to frequent micro achievements for the joy of the player.
Read More »What’s Hot? Virtual Frog Dissection is – on Apple iTunes
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottCalifornia based PunFlay today announced that Virtual Frog Dissection 1.9 has once again been featured in the “What’s Hot” category on Apple iTunes. A perfect match for the iPad, The Virtual Frog Dissection app is an ethical and educative alternative to real animal dissections. Available for desktops, laptops, Macs, iPads, netbooks and interactive whiteboards, students can learn all about frogs and their biological functions, without unnecessary loss to animal life.
Read More »Perfect People game for iPhone – live your life in 7 minutes
Published 2/29/12 by Jeff ScottEnup Games announces Perfect People 1.01, their new life simulation game title for iPhone and iPod touch. Perfect People gives the player the experience of living an entire lifetime in 7 minutes. The player will be engaged in a balancing act of trying to achieve goals while maintaining their needs. Each choice affects the outcome of the game. Will the player get kicked out of school or go on to become a pop star? Will they die of loneliness or get married and have 5 kids? One never knows.
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