Posted on 2011 under iPhone |
16
Jun
Nearly all cell phones now come with the capability of downloading applications, or apps. For some this is the reason to buy a certain phone, they are not only for phone calls anymore. Internet connections keep us in touch with email and social updates, and the numerous games available entertain us when we have some down time. The availability of games and entertainment are what draw many to these multi-purpose phones. For those with young children, it is popular especially with the many iPhone games for toddlers.
When looking for games to add to your iPhone, think of what your toddler enjoys playing with or looking at, and there is sure to be an app for it. Sesame Street has developed numerous apps for toddlers and older children alike. Some of the most popular are read-a-long books that star Elmo, along with several others centered around Muppet characters. It is important to preview the games, however, as some may be too scary or advanced and simply frustrate your child, rather than entertain.
Everyone loves animals; children are especially fond of the noises they make. Animal games are a good choice for the animal lover. Farm friends teach about animals and the sounds they make. Similar titles feature a barn where when the barn door is tapped, the animal is shown and makes a sound. For older toddlers, some show several different animals and the child is asked to find a specific one is good for teaching them recognition and understanding the difference between different animals.
Reading is an important part of anyones life, so starting them off with simple word applications can help teach them the basics. There are many others available that help them put together simple words and sounds, recognizing how they work together and putting words with the picture of the object. Since the phone the games are on may not always be available, the stories they read on the phone are available in paperback, so they can continually see what they are learning.
While animals and reading are popular themes, many focus on daily activities as well. PBS has created a game that teaches a child about dressing, allowing them to drag clothes to put on a character. This type of game can be used early on, as many toddlers will quickly begin to voice their opinions on what to wear, and can learn how to dress themselves along with their games.
As with most electronics there is concern for overuse and that they are used simply to satisfy a fussing child and not teach them. While this may be the case for anyone, not only children, when used in moderation and with supervision playing games are fun. For some children, especially under the age of two, the idea of playing with the phone may simply be more of doing what mom or dad do. Pressing buttons and talking to people is the most fun they can have.
In addition to learning apps, other phone functions are also usable for learning. Allowing an older toddler or child use the phone to take pictures can teach them how to use the technology in general, information they will need as they grow older as almost everything they come in contact with will be electronic in school. It is not uncommon now for children as young as 2 or 3 years old to be able to use a computer without help.
So if your childs choice is reading, or seeing what animals makes what sound, there is an application or game that can satisfy them. Letting your child use the iPhone can help them learn, but as with all things making sure it is used correctly. If they become upset when it is taken away, the lesson may be that they need to be taught about sharing and taking turns. Whatever you decide, the possibilities are endless.
Do you want to be the first to know about the latest iPod touch games? Visit one of my favorite websites for discovering the top iPhone applications.
Posted on 2011 under iPhone |
1
Mar
Do you want to have the latest and the best iphone audio books today? Well, you should definitely try this out especially if you are the type of person who likes listening to various novels or stories no matter where you go. It is a good thing that this is actually very simple but you also need to know that there are still a lot of things that you will have to take into account.
If you want to have the latest iphone audio books, you will need around 5 to 15 dollars so that you can have these kinds of applications. Actually, this is much cheaper as compared to the other applications that you can access online. There are also some websites that will offer you a membership especially if you want to perform this task more often.
Needless to say, there are also several sites that can provide you with free iphone audio books and this is certainly much more practical. However, you need to know that they are really not a good option since some of the free items online are ineffective and unreliable. Some of these are also filled with some malicious programs such as virus and spyware.
It is also very important for you to make sure that the site that you are accessing is really comprehensive. Of course, it is much better if it will be able to provide you with some of the latest titles. To search for the item that you want, you will usually only have to type the title and various items will be instantly displayed.
There is also a need for you to make sure that the files have the right format. You have to make sure that they are really compatible with your player so that they will work properly. If they are incompatible, you still need to convert them.
The downloading speed should also be checked if it is fast enough. Some sites are very slow and they are rather frustrating. Anyway, this may be affected by the size of the file and the speed of your connection.
The quality of these iphone audio books should also be checked. You have to make sure that the sound is really excellent so that you will really enjoy it.
And lastly, you should make sure that you are using a legal site. This is necessary if you want to get genuine and effective applications.
Join the most popular services for affordable iPhone downloads now! Also, pick up more tips about iPhone music.
Posted on 2010 under iPhone Games |
21
Dec
Addison Lee
This app allows you o book a cab instantly – whether you already have an account or just want to pay as a one-off with cash or card. You’ll only have to enter your details once, too – your phone will remember everything so next time the process will be even easier.
You can chose to either use GPS to get your exact location or input an address yourself, and while the “ASAP” button will ensure that your cab picks you up within 10 minutes if you are in central London, you can also book a taxi for a later date. If you’re paying by cash, you’ll get a quote straight away – and this is at a fixed rate, so you don’t need to worry about paying extra at certain times of day.
AroundMe
When you’re in an unfamiliar place, this app is the perfect way to instantly find what you’re looking for. Grabbing your position, it allows you to find many services and shops nearby – including banks, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and supermarkets – and pretty much anything else you can think of. It will also tell you exactly how far away you are from any of these businesses.
It’s really convenient, too – once you’ve found the place you need to be in the app, you can choose to either view the route on a map, add the address to your contacts or even send the details as an email to yourself or a friend. Simple!
Last.fm
Allows you to create your own personal radio station. With more than 5 millions tracks, you choose the artists and genres you want to listen to for hours of commercial-free listening. Check out artist bios and concert information as well as share your favourite tunes.
iXpenseIt
Budgeting has never been easier with this app. Whether you need to track your expenses or just plan out a budget each month, iXpenseIt makes it simple to take control of your finances.
Velvet Vine Wine Pro
Wine enthusiasts everywhere will love this app. You can share favourite bottles with friends as well as browsing recommendations, writing reviews and compiling lists of wines you would like to try. With this app you’ll always know what to expect before uncorking a bottle.
Panorama
Landscape photography on the iPhone has been made so much simpler with this app – snap away until you’ve got the whole view covered, then let Panorama handle the rest. It will line up all your photos then combine them into one perfect, 360-degree image.
Net-A-Porter
The world’s leading online fashion retailer gives you irresistible women’s fashion at your fingertips. The app syncs with your phone and downloads the latest content automatically. You can buy wherever you are, create wish lists on the move, read cutting-edge fashion news and shop new arrivals.
TED
This app allows you to enjoy the best of the Technology, Education and Design conferences on your phone. Listen to talks and watch videos wherever you are, bookmark your favourites and even send them on to your friends.
Tetris
With endless hours of fun it’s easy to see why the Tetris app has had over 100 million paid downloads on mobile. Enjoy Classic Marathon mode, slide, rotate & drop your tetriminos into place with touch screen controls. You are also able to listen & control your iTunes while you play!
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the man in your life, why not take a look at some stylish leather bags or men’s leather wallets today?
Posted on 2010 under iPhone Games |
26
Apr
With the release of the iPhone has come a brand new market. IPhone applications have become the frontier of the free enterprise world with Apple resembling a syndicate with a quasi-monopoly over the entire phone application world. With this new market has come the ever-popular art of reviewing things, and iPhone app reviews have become popular on many mediums.
For good reason, more and more people are making iPhone app reviews on the Internet. Being a new market, it raises many questions from consumers who are interested in finding out more about what they are about to purchase. This is why everyone and their grandmother is reviewing applications on the iPhone. These people come from anywhere, whether it be a company, or simply someone in their room late at night. Whatever the case, there – more than likely – is not an application for the iPhone without a review, and the majority of these applications being reviewed are games.
There are many different types of applications on the iPhone, the most popular of which (for reviewing purposes) are games. There are applications that tell you what song you are listening to. There are applications that tell you show times for movies in your area. There are applications for using your phone as a flashlight. And then there are games, games, games galore.
The game market has gained size at an exponential rate, paralleled only by that of the Playstation 2 upon its release. The major difference here is that there are not cartridges, memory cards or discs involved. It is a touch screen interface and the games are stored entirely in the iPhone memory banks. The games are on the go and the graphics are dependent only on the skills of the developer.
While many games are produced by independent developers – remember, this is a free enterprise market, moderated by Apple – there are also many major game developers putting out major games for the iPhone. Generally speaking, the only differences in the games are quality and smoothness of graphics and gameplay.
Not all games are action and graphic based, though. There are many successful word games and number games that are being offered that get great reviews and make a good amount of money. In fact, most of these games are highly addicting, and their most valuable qualities are how smoothly they run without bugging.
The majority of games with advertisements, therefore, are lite versions of the game, meaning they are usually demos that tend to have advertisements, unless of course they are first person shooter type games. For this reason, many people tend to buy full versions of games, because they will not have to deal with advertisements.
If you’re in the market for iPod touch games, take a look at all our iPhone app reviews. Plus, we have a huge selection of the best ipad apps that we give away every week in our Featured App Giveaway!
Posted on 2009 under iPhone |
27
Nov
Get ready for your next match-three app purchase. Are we serious? Aren’t there enough (too many) match-three games in the app store? While it is arguable that iTunes needs another match-three style game looking to ride the Bejeweled bandwagon, Groovin’ Blocks is not your common match-up app. As the name implies, Groovin’ Blocks has been placed by Zoo Games as more of a jam session experience than a traditional puzzler. And rather than riding the wave of me-toos in the App Store, Groovin’ Blocks rides off it’s own previous success in the Wiiware download store.
Spending some time with Groovin’ Blocks is like hittin’ up your favorite clubbin’ scene. OK, enough with the apostrophes. Seriously, if you’re a fan of techno beats and pulsating lights you’ll probably like this app. Yet, if rhythm is its soul, puzzling is its heart. Laid out in a Tetris-like format, players are made to arrange stacks of colored blocks within an empty room. Matching touching colors of three or more eliminates those blocks, freeing up space for those jiving on down from above. Building off this idea, Groovin’ Blocks introduces multipliers and powerups into the mix. Multipliers are obtained by hitting the down arrow simultaneous to a beat vibe scrolling in from both sides of the screen. When a multiplier is activated, it remains active as long as the player continues to nail beats when dropping block into place. Powerups are awarded as blocks with special power symbols on them are place with a beat. Some powerups increase the value of nearby blocks while others explode blocks around the powerup holder.
50 levels are included in the game, all being arranged by songs. The goal to open locked levels is to reach certain scoring achievements through matches, powerups and multipliers. When entering the playing arena, the choice of difficulty is presented — either Casual, Experienced, or Hard. Each song is noticeably different from the last and all seem to have a happy, yet trippy, Nintendo feel to them. The UI is easy enough to navigate but we would like to see more flushed-out text box graphics. They seem too default gray looking. No online scoring system is available as of yet but we think Zoo Games will probably add one soon enough.
Certainly, Groovin’ Blocks is no off-the-shelf match three puzzle title. It truly has Tetris on the brain, but pulls off enough originality to set itself apart from the crowd. At its current selling price of $1.99, we highly recommend Groovin’ Blocks for anyone who wants to bust a move while solving a few puzzles along the way.
Want to find out more about the best iPhone apps, then visit our site offering a huge selection of iPhone app reviews for your needs.
Posted on 2009 under iPhone |
11
Nov
Rock Band, the wildly popular music game that has been causing a stir across the nation for some time now, has been released by Electronic Arts into the app store. With its near-console quality graphics, varied song selection, and spot-on controls, Rock Band cranks the fun dial to 11.
Rock Band offers three game modes: Quick Play, with 15 songs initially available; World Tour, where you play 5-song sets in several different venues with the ability to unlock 5 more songs; and Multiplayer, where you can join with friends online or over Bluetooth to rock out in true band fashion. The songs themselves are broken down by difficulty, allowing you to choose songs that are fairly simple to songs that are near impossible. After choosing a song, you’ll need to select an instrument from bass, guitar, drums, or vocals. A difficulty setting (easy, medium, or hard) can be selected for each song, offering increasingly more difficult tapping requirements. World Tour allows you to embark on a solo tour from Boston to New York to Seattle to Paris to Moscow. Only Boston is unlocked at the start. You can also Play Online and check out the Leaderboards, both of which require a Facebook connection. When playing online, you play through a song and a friend plays through the same song using a different instrument. Your scores will be combined to form your final score. Bluetooth multiplayer occurs in real time, which is a lot more fun. There is also an achievement system and statistics that are maintained and accessible through the World Tour menu. Your success on tour can gain you many fans along the way.
Graphically, the game is very impressive, even on the small screen of the iDevice. Bass and guitar require you to tap on pick-shaped spots at the bottom of the screen as notes stream vertically down a fretboard. Band animations play in the upper part of the screen. Tapping as the “notes” cross the target mark will earn you points and keep the song in tune. If you miss notes, the instrument sound will drop out and you’ll hear pick scratching noises. Long streaks of successful notes earn multipliers and greater points. Flicking the iDevice at the appropriate time puts you into overdrive. When using drums, you’ll still see notes streaming down a fretboard, but you’ll be tapping objects that resemble drums at the screen bottom. Missing notes on drums results in drumstick sounds. Vocals are a bit different. You’re still required to tap, but the notes stream horizontally across the screen. If you miss enough notes, the song will stop completely and indicate that you’ve failed.
In the audio department, Rock Band shines as much as it does visually. Included are 20 CD-quality songs from the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joan Jett, Smashing Pumpkins, Blink’2, Foo Fighters, Motorhead, All-American Rejects, and more. In-app purchases are present with the ability to buy more songs in pairs for $0.99. All the controls worked perfectly as expected in our experience with the game.
Replayability is very high, as it can be quite difficult to play through a song without missing a single note. It’s also a flat out fun game to play. There are some similar games in the app store, most notably the Tap Tap Revenge series and the Guitar Rock Tour series. However, neither have the full package that Rock Band offers, and both feel a bit more forgiving than Rock Band. For the fullest, most demanding music tapping experience on the iDevice, Rock Band is top dog. Priced at $9.99, it will cost significantly more to own this game than its competitors, but die hard fans will find that it’s worth it. Rock Band shreds a 5-star solo in the palm of your hand.
Want to find out more about iPhone games, then visit our site on how to choose the best iPhone apps for your needs.
Posted on 2009 under iPhone Games |
1
Nov
Want to know the formula for great gameplay? Throw in a deserted mansion, 27 riddle filled rooms, and a robot that’s all heart and you’ll have Mystery Mania, a new game from EA. First offered on EA’s mobile site, Mystery Mania is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. This little gem should last you a few hours of mysterious finger tapping.
Supporting the entire game is its hero F8. Awaking from a deep sleep, F8 realizes he’s lost his memory. So it’s up to you to help F8 discover his past by exploring the mansion that is his world. Every room has a secret that must be unlocked. Clues can be pieced together is a certain order to unlock the mystery. Some rooms have multiple exits that must be discovered in order to progress to other rooms. Mystery Mania truly grants an endearing experience. We found ourselves falling in love with F8. He’s up for anything and will obey your every command. Sometimes, this leads him to a sudden electrocution or dog bite, but F8′s always ready for more action.
In Mystery Mania, you won’t find much in the way of tutorials or instructions. But that is part of the game’s charm. The sole method to help F8 solve each riddle is simply by using logic. Items are placed around each level. Use some objects in certain sequences to activate others. For instance, a candle on the wall can light a burner on a table. Chemicals can then, and only then, be combined in a vessel atop the burner. Make F8 drink the resulting potion and watch what happens. The process of solving the mini mysteries can be tricky at times. But we found ourselves solving them after a few attempts. The key is to be observant. Study the room to recognize some hints EA has thrown in.
In the way of graphics, Mystery Mania will remind you of an online flash game. Vivid color look great, but the sets feel a little flat. The visual department isn’t much to write your friends about. No spoken audio is included. Therefore, F8 interacts with his surrounding acquaintances by way of dialogue boards. Eerie music has bee provided by EA. It fits the whole mood of the game. If a phone call comes in while you’re playing, Mystery Mania will solve your progress so that you can return later.
If you’re the type that enjoys being stumped, surprised, and gratified, Mystery Mania will tickle your pallet. It has all the ingredients of a classic who-done-it rolled into a clever iPhone game playable at any time, for any length of time. EA’s presently offering the game on the App Store for $3.99. We only wish the story of F8 wasn’t unraveled so quickly. Hopefully, we’ll see EA adding levels in an update or sequel soon. Time will tell. But that is a mystery we’re eagerly waiting to unfold.
Want to find out more about iPhone games, then visit Eric Meister’s site on how to choose the best iPhone apps for your needs.