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ArtStudio – iPhone App Review
ArtStudio ($3.99) Version – 1.1 REVIEW – “An app that will wet the appetite of any budding artist!” I have downloaded many “paint-like” apps in the past. Some of them have been pretty fun, but very few if any have managed to be easy enough to use for actual artwork. ArtStudio is an app that not only is easy to use, but has a depth that will satisfy the appetite of even the most particular artists! Some of the artwork that has already been created with this app is quite remarkable, and at the same time the interface itself is simple enough for children to use! When you open the app the first thing you’ll see is a quick overview of what you’ll find in the app. This screen only shows up the first time you open the app and once you get past it you’ll be presented with a blank canvas! The interface is amazingly intuitive. If you touch in the upper left corner the app will perform an “undo” and if you touch the upper right corner it will “redo.” If the menu bar is hidden touching the arrow in the lower right corner will open the menu back up on the bottom of the screen. The menu itself is extremely simple. There are 7 different options that include everything from different “brush” styles to image effects and even a “lesson” area where you can actually learn to draw through an interactive tutorial! The truly great thing is that while it is easy to touch these menu buttons and access your different “brushes,” colors and even “layers” if you touch and hold on any of those buttons it will bring up an advanced menu with all kinds of customizations! I never thought I’d see the day that I was using my iPhone to create and manage “layers” and even create transparency! The brush customization is equally amazing. It not only allows you to control the size of your brush strokes, but the type, shape, fade in and out and even the opacity of them! Also included in this menu is an easy to use “smudge” brush to blend colors together! With the depth of tools available in this app wouldn’t it be great to be able to touch up your photos without transferring them to your desktop? Well you can because this app includes quick and easy import and export features. You can even send out pictures directly via email if you like! Even if you’re not an amazing artist, it’s easy to improve your photos with the built in effects such as “Blur,” “Sharpen,” “Black White,” and even “Emboss”! With all the great features and the smooth integration of this app it really is hard to find downfalls. One thing I did notice though is that there is no way I can see of drawing with shapes like in a lot of other paint programs. If you want to draw a circle, or a rectangle you’re just on your own with this app. With that said, most serious artists probably would not use those tools very much anyway. More likely they would be using the more advanced brush strokes and the blur capability to shape their drawings All things considered this app is probably the best art/photo related app that I have used on my iPhone. The developer has done an excellent job of adding lots of in depth features and customization, while at the same time still making it simple enough for anyone to use. Whether you are a serious student of art, or you just want a good tool to touch up your photos with, I would highly recommend ArtStudio. So what are you waiting for? Grab it for just $3.99 in the App Store today! - David H
Full StoryNewegg Mobile – iPhone App Review
Newegg Mobile (Free) Version – 1.0.0 REVIEW – “Don’t waste time shopping for deals, let them come to you!” Do you like shopping for electronics online? If you do, you’ll know that while there are lot of good websites out there, that Newegg.com come is one of the more reputable and inexpensive options available. One of the best features of their website is their “Daily Deals” that offers all kinds of great deals that are constantly changing. Well now you can easily check them out directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch with Newegg Mobile! When you open up this app the first thing you see is the “Home” screen. The interface of this screen is very nice. At the top of the screen you see the current “Shell Shocker” that is available. If you’re not familiar with the Newegg website the Shell Shocker is an abnormally good deal on a specific product. Newegg negotiates bulk pricing on a different item like this every day! Below the “Shell Shocker” is a list of the current “Daily Deals.” You can scroll through the pictures of all these items by dragging them left or right. They all scroll across the screen slowly even if you don’t touch them though. To see a complete list of the daily deals all you have to do is touch the arrow to the right of them. This will bring them up with pictures, titles, and prices so you can get a better idea of what deals are available. The final option from the home screen is a button that will take you to a page of items that are currently shipping free from Newegg! The list is formatted in basically the same way as the “Daily Deals” list, making it easy to quickly find a great deal! The best part of this app is how easy it is to purchase items if you find what you want! If you already have an account with Newegg you don’t need to enter any of your purchase information, you’ll just need to confirm the little security number on the back of your card.
Full StoryGorillacam – iPhone App Review
Gorillacam (Free) Version – 1.1 REVIEW – “Add some extra functions to your iPhone’s camera with this free app!” There have been a lot of cheap camera apps released in the $1-5 range that can add a lot of functionality that Apple’s default camera app just doesn’t have. With that said, Gorillacam has a lot of the features that you’ll see in those paid apps and it’s free! While obviously this is a marketing plow to get publicity for their “Gorillapod” camera stands they’re not hurting my feelings be giving away this extremely useful iPhone app! When you open Gorillacam you’ll see an interface similar to the default iPhone camera app just with different buttons available. On the left side of the screen there is a slider that controls the digital zoom. Obviously since the iPhone does not have a zoom lens the zoom pretty much just crops the picture to the area that you want, but it is easy to use and is better than not having the option for zoom. In the bottom left corner there is a button with all of the specific settings that are available in this app. There are toggle switches for all kinds of features to help you take better pictures and also to automate taking pictures. At the very bottom there is a “Settings” button that will open up a screen with a few basic options. You can set the image size for when you save them to your phone and even set a different size for when you choose to email photos! You can also turn the digital zoom slider on or off and/or move its location on the screen. So what features does this app add to your camera? Well for starters it has a “Self-timer.” What this means is that you can set a delay after you touch the button for the app to take a picture. This makes it possible to take group pictures without a cameraman! A couple of other great feature of this app are the “Anti-shake,” and “Bubble Level.” These two options will help you keep your pictures from blurring due to motion and also help you make sure you’re pictures are level
Full StorySketchbook Mobile – iPhone App Review
Sketchbook Mobile ($2.99) Version 1.2 REVIEW – “Take a virtual sketchbook with you wherever you go!” For artists this is a truly great app because it really allows you to do just about anything you would like to do with a normal sketchpad with pencils and paints, but also so much more. Sketchbook Mobile allows you to work with a variety of brushes and even layers so that you can create works of art that are similar to what you could create on a computer.
Full StorySiri Assistant – iPhone App Review
Siri Assistant (Free) Version 1.0 REVIEW – ” A great voice recognition app that really gets things done.” Siri Assistant may be the best free iphone app that I have come across in a very long time.
Full StoryPacking Pro – iPhone App Review
Packing Pro ($2.99) Version – 4.0 REVIEW – “The ultimate tool for regular travelers!” If you travel on a regular basis you’ve probably left things behind on more than one occasion. If that’s the case you might be interested in Packing Pro by Quinn Genzel. Packing Pro and its slightly less functional Packing is an app that keeps a database of common items that people take on trips. Not only will it keep track of things that you need to bring but also a list of things that you need to do before you leave on your trip! I’ll have to admit I was definitely skeptical of the idea of an app that’s main purpose is to make a list of things to have ready and/or pack for your trip. I was definitely surprised at just how useful it really is. The best thing is that it comes with a rather large database of common travel items built in already. When the app opens up you’ll be taken to the “Packing” screen. At the bottom of the screen is a menu that allows you to quickly access the “Catalog,” “Design” and “Help” pages. When you are ready to create a list all you have to do is touch the “Create New List” button. Once you touch that button you’ll be given several different options. You can create a list totally from scratch using items that are in the apps “Catalog,” you can use a previously created list to create a new one, you can use one of several pre-set lists or you can get “Expert Help” to create a customized list based on how many people you are travelling with, how long the trip is, weather conditions and several other variables.
Full Story3D Bookshelf – iPhone App Review
3D Bookshelf ($0.99) Version – 1.0.0 REVIEW – “Bring the full book experience to your iPhone!” There is just something about reading books on an electronic device that is not quite the same. It may be the same information and it may even be in a very similar format but it still just doesn’t seem right to many people. If you’ve felt this way about eBooks then the 3D Bookshelf app for iPhone and iPod Touch may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for! My first impression of this app is that the visuals are outstanding. What impressed me the most though is how easy it is to use! When you open up the app you will be taken to a bookshelf full of books that you can flip through using a “coverflow-like” interface. Each book has some basic information on its cover and there is more detailed information about the book in the little text box below.
Full StoryReal Time Congress – iPhone App Review
Real Time Congress (Free) Version – 1.0 REVIEW – “Let this app help you keep tabs on congress!” Whatever your political views are I think most if not all of America agrees that one thing we all need to be doing is keeping a closer eye on Congress. The problem is that a lot of us have regular jobs and families that keep us busy and it seems that there are always things being done late at night and on weekends so we won’t find out about it. Well thanks to the Real Time Congress app for iPhone and iPod touch, it’s now possible to get real time information on what is going on in Congress for free! When you open up Real Time Congress you’ll start out on the “Floor” screen. On this screen you can choose to view the latest information from either the House or the Senate floor. The updates are time-stamped and sorted under headings for the date that they are from. The list refreshes every time you open the app up, or you can choose to manually refresh it by pressing the button in the upper right corner of the screen. The menu at the bottom has several other screens that are useful as well. The first one is the “Whip Notices” screen. Here you will find both daily and weekly whip notices for both the Republican and Democratic party. These notices help you get an idea of what the leadership of the party is currently trying to get accomplished. The next two menu options are the “Hearings” and “Documents” pages. The hearings page currently has no information in it because there are no ongoing hearings but the “Documents” page has a lot of interesting information. This is where you’ll find documentation on all of the policies that have been passed/are being supported by congress. There are also GAO reports and a variety of other information including statements from the administrative branch of government.
Full StoryBattery Doctor Pro – iPhone App Review
Battery Doctor Pro ($0.99) Version – 2.1 REVIEW – “Maintain your battery life with the Battery Doctor!” Let’s be honest, you’ve probably heard all kinds of different techniques that are supposed to take care of your battery right? What if I were to tell you that I knew where you could find a bunch information on about taking care of your device’s batter in one place? What if I were to also tell you that in that same place you would also find a tool for making sure that you maintain your device properly? What if I were to tell you that you might be able to win a copy of this amazing iPhone/iPod Touch app for free? Whether you are a true tech nerd or a novice user Battery Doctor Pro is an app that is both informative and extremely useful! When you startup the app you will be greeted by the “Status” screen. Here you’ll see a large battery at the top of the screen that shows how much c harge you have left. Below the battery is some basic information how how to perform a “Full Cycle Charge” which is something that you should be doing at least once a month to maintain your battery.
Full StoryMoreover Sports App – iPhone App Review
Moreover Sport News (Free) Version – 1.1 REVIEW – “Let the world of sports come to you!” The App Store has changed so much since it began that it makes my head hurt just thinking of all the popular apps that have been released! While there have been several sports apps released, most of them are not nearly as simple as Moreover Sports and it’s free as well! If you have been searching for an iPhone app just to keep up on the latest sports news then you should definitely take a look at this one! While it may take a while to describe the interface of most apps this one is probably one of the most simple that I have reviewed so far! When you open up the app you will be greeted by a list of all the available categories that you can find news stories for. On this screen you will not only see a little icon and abrief description of what that option in the menu does. Touching any of the sports that are listed on the main screen will bring up a list of the newest stories for that particular category. The categories listed range from football and basketball all the way down to Cricket and Rugby! It is also possible to search all of the currently available stories by touching the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen and typing its name.there! Once you’ve selected your category, all of the stories inside of it are shown in a list format. You’ll notice that beneath each item the app also lists the source that the story comes from! This is because this app is not really a source of information but rather an aggregator. You’ll see all kinds of great sources such as ESPN and the USA Today! While this app could not be easier to use than it is, its feature set is fairly limited. There are no score trackers of any kind, and no way to view standings and/or game results either. With that said, if you are the kind of person that just likes to keep up on the latest highlights and news stories this could be exactly what you are looking for. Another thing I noticed is that while there are a lot of categories to choose from the developers really need to divide them up a little more somehow. A good example of where this is needed is in the Basketball and Football sections. They both need to be divided into at least two sections; College and Pro! In summary, this app is probably not for everyone, but for the casual fan that likes to keep up on sports news it is definitely a winner. There is no confusing interface to navigate around and it makes it extremely easy to find the latest breaking news stories! So if you’ve been waiting for an app like this that is no frills and allows you to keep up on sports without wasting a lot of time, then I would encourage you to download this free app today! - David H. Download Now! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Developer – Moreover Technologies Ltd.
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