Topic: app of the week
App of the week: First it ‘Reigns,’ then it pours
When it comes to iTunes and the App Store, I usually find the Editor’s Choices pretty reliable, to the point that I simply download them with abandon. The films don’t disappoint me and the apps are always interesting.
App that makes you dotty (in a good way)
Those of you who regularly read my App of the Week column may remember that a year or so ago, I wrote a review of a game known simply as Dots.
A must-have app for the true ‘cruiser’
Cruising is all the rage these days, and not just for people in their dotage.
App of the week: Anything but a tempest in a teapot
From the moment you open this app, you’ll see that it is going to be involved, thorough, and fascinating. Its representative icon is a caricature of Sir Ian McKellen, famed British actor, who provides audio and video clips for the app.
Klocki gives you good run for your money
Klocki is fun, addictive, challenging and simply designed, all at the same time. It’s also inexpensive and does not require users to go running around trying to find cartoon characters in their back yards. ‘Nuff said.
Climb corporate ladder with Human Resource Machine
Even though the app cost more than I would usually spend, I figured I’d splurge since I’ve left you all hanging for so long.
Here’s how to get free live British TV — without a VPN
You can stream in SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition) depending on what your WiFi signal can bear,
Chameleon Run is app of a different color
I found my heart pounding, like I was the one racing for my life. It took me back to the heady days of when I used to play Doom 3 and the like for hours on end.
Flyover Country app reveals what lies below
When you’re 30,000 feet up in the air, hopefully in a plane, and you happen to look through the window, what do you see? Sometimes there will be banks of clouds for miles, or mountains, lakes and plains.
Not all news is fit to print
Have you ever had the dream of running your own newspaper? Well, I work for one, and lemme tell ya – there’s a lot to consider before you take the leap.
App of the week: Atari’s ‘Breakout’ hit returns
Remember the days of Atari and ColecoVision? I was fab at games back then, with reflexes like lightning and incredible staying power, coupled with the gift of extraordinary concentration.
Tengami brings pop-up books to life
Once in a while I come across an app that’s been around for some time, yet I’m only just discovering it. Just when I think that I’ve covered the majority of the award-winning or weird and wonderful apps out there, I find something new that has previously escaped my notice.
Prepare to do battle with Churchill Solitaire
We’ve all wished for the day that Winston Churchill and the game of Solitaire come together in one amazing and entertaining package.
When you really want super photos of yourself
This app offers a simply dizzying array of photo manipulation options.
App of the week: Jigsaw puzzle plus word puzzle equals perfect puzzle
For some reason, my friends’ Facebook posts recently seem to be awash with pictures of classic jigsaw puzzles. What was old has become new again, and all that.
Day One is a great resolution to have
Day One
Cost: $0.99
Seller: Bloom Built, LLC
Devices: iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone
Rating: E for everyone
First impressions
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