Wild West Guns App Review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1)

It doesn't matter if you pay the price above for this app or 4 times that if it has increased by the time you read this. It's worth the money!

This game demonstrates why Gameloft has become one of the most popular developers of gaming apps.

We're in the Wild West with the simple "tap to shoot" mode of operation. Take part in superb arcade type gunfights against multiple bandits aiming to accrue enough points to unlock the next level. Stop bandits from taking over a train or a saloon. Stop vultures from flying off with cute little bunnies. Shoot sombreros, before they land, as they fly like clay pigeons through the air whilst fending off bandits coming at you. You have to avoid shooting innocent people and other objects you are told will reduce your score.

It would spoil the game if I gave any more examples of gameplay action so I won't.

The graphics? Outstanding - a real pleasure to look at. Bright, colouful and beautiful. A real credit to the developers.

The sound is excellent too - it never gets irritating.

But what makes it great for me is that just-one-more-go "pick up and play" factor.

It really does have that arcade game satisfaction feel.

The accuracy on the "shooting" is just right and despite the fact your finger is all over the screen chasing bandits you never feel your finger is obstructing gameplay

I am one of those people who finds Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars overhyped, nasty to control and really bad value for money (note it does not come in my recommendations). This app can currently be bought for around 1/10 the price of that app yet I enjoy this 10x more.

Progress through all the 6 levels containing 18 challenges in Wild West Guns at your chosen level of difficulty and if you complete the game you will open other gameplay modes. There are 5 different gameplay modes to unlock giving the game plenty of extra life. However I have been quite happy to play even the normal level many times trying to beat my previous highest score. I find the game that good.

Many giving feeedback on this game on iTunes have said it's worth more than its current price and I agree with them fully. It is way above the quality of many a more expensive game.

10/10

Why not check out this extraordinarily great shooter here?

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iQuarium app review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1) Please note at the time this was half price.

iQuarium is one of the most popular paid apps on iTunes ever. At least it was until the disastrous patches taking it to version 1.60 and 1.61.

How star ratings can nosedive if a patch messes things up!

In it's normal fully functioning form iQuarium is quite beautiful, the graphics are stunning. and the animation is beautiful. My screenshots show iquarium before the luxury items are unlocked like the beautiful high resolution backdrops and realistic plants and rocks.

You have a single Parrot fish and you care for your virtual pet like you would a normal fish. Of course you have to feed him and pay him attention. If you neglect him he will get ill and soon die.

For each ten minutes that pass you accrue 1 point. Different items are unlocked as you accrue more points. This starts off with gravel, bubbles (sounds great) and backgrounds and for higher accumulated points you get plants, rocks, working clocks (12 and 24 hour clock switchable) and treasure chests which award more points when opened. Version 1.60 was meant to enable a second fish option (I understand at 10,000 points).

The app is Open Feint integrated which works especially well. There are many achievements to obtain as you progress with caring for your virtual friend. It is an achievement list that was well thought out by the developer with achievements unlocked gradually over the course of a year (and that's only if you do a good job of caring).

Also in Open Feint are leaderboards and chat forums where you have announcements from the developer (infinite dreams inc) and the opportunity for user feedback.

However Infinite Dreams must be cursing their patch 1.60 which was aimed at curing a few minor problems and giving the users that 2nd fish in due course.

Like so many others my "Goldie" (yes you can name your fish) turned white on loading of the patch. This is normally because you haven't fed him/her, swimming gets lethargic too.

Very quickly users around the world posted on iTunes and in Open Feint that their "fish" had died. The developer asked anybody whos fish had died to email in and they'd try to sort things out. Of course all progress and unlocked content for your tank is lost. Not much of an issue if you've just started but if you have 214,748,364 points like user AznGuyz at the top of the leaderboard whether your fish is virtual or not you are going to be pretty annoyed. Although I have to admit some of these scores have appear to have been "hacked in" rather than genuine.

Some people posted that they are annoyed at loss of progress. Others are demanding a refund or a reinstatement of points and unlocked objects. Some people are even saying they don't know how they are going to break the news to the kids - yes I know this sounds a little over the top - but if you've been encouraging your kids to care for a virtual fish as a taster for what a real pet would be like to care for some littl'uns may take this hard.

The real explanation that the man who programmed the fish had just commited fishy genocide isn't going to be understood by anybody under about 6 years of age.

Infinite Dreams must be praying somebody isn't going to pursue litigation for the trauma caused by the loss of their virtual aquatic companion. Are you laughing? In this sue-for-everything culture we live in it could just happen! Psychological disturbance or compensation for hours of wasted "play time" - could these be grounds?

Infinite Dreams did try to rush out a patch for users like me whose "fish" was just surviving saying it would save the situation. All patch 1.61 did for me and may others was send my little orange, no sorry white, virtual pet to thet big fish tank in the sky.

Some like me on restarting then saw a purple/blue fish briefly but on restarting a 3rd time the whole app appeared to have gone back to the beginning with the fish being gold and no objects being unlocked.

At the time of writing this though the application is still bugged I've just relaunched and the fish is again blue and points are not accruing. If nothing else this allows me a screen shot of "Satsuma" who will now be renamed "Blueberry" (if he "lives").

As regards to score on this app prior to this disastrous episode it would have been a 10/10.

This may be a cheap app but it was a highly respected one and a good one to show off the iPhone and iPod touch capabilities.

I'm giving this an 8/10 for now in the hope that with urgency Infinite Dreams sort this horrendous mess out as soon as possible and upload to iTunes a fully functioning app which at least works to the high standard it did prior to 1.60. Ideally this should be free initially to save any new users buying a dodgy app. As for those who lost content it's unfortunate but unless backups are held of all progress I doubt if reinstatement is possible.

I am sure this will prove a lesson to all developers that releasing an upgrade without testing it on a multitude of users can have disastrous consequences.

8/10 for now and available here

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Free Apple iWork Trial Download - Includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Software

Download a free 30 day trial of Apple's iWork software. Includes Pages - word processor and layout tool, Numbers - which allows you to create spreadsheets with ease, and Keynote - Create stunning presentations with powerful animations.  Requires a Mac with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500 MHz or faster) processer:

Or Buy Now:

• iWork single user -  license for installation on one Mac
• iWork family pack- installs on up to 5 Macs

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How to manage On-The-Go Playlists on the iPod Touch

On-The-Go playlist is a feature on your iPod Touch that lets you set up playlists on the iPod itself without having to use the iTunes.

Add songs to On-The-Go playlists

First go to your music, and tap Playlists, then On-The-Go, which appears near the top of the list. Browse for songs using the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Tap any song or video to add it to the playlist. Tap Add All Songs at the top of any list of songs to add all the songs in the list. If you select an artist, composer, or album, you can choose Add All Songs at the top of that item's list, and if you select a genre, you can choose Add All Albums. Read more...

Edit On-The-Go playlists

To edit the playlist, tap Playlists, tap On-The-Go, tap Edit, then do one of the following:

• To move a song higher or lower in the list, drag the rearrange icon next to the song.

• To delete a song from the playlist, tap the red minus sign icon next to a song, then tap Delete. Deleting a song from the on-the-go playlist doesn't delete it from iPhone.

• To clear the entire playlist, tap Clear Playlist.

• To add more songs, tap the plus sign icon.

Sync On-The-Go playlists to iTunes

If you sync your iPod automatically, iTunes will copy the On-The-Go playlist, naming it On-The-Go 1, On-The-Go 2, and so on. The playlist on the iPod Touch itself is deleted. To put a playlist back on iPod Touch, select iPod Touch in the iTunes sidebar, click the Music tab, and set the playlist to sync. However, if the iPod is set to sync manually, then iTunes won't copy the playlists. If you want to save them, you'll have to recreate them on iTunes.

On-The-Go playlists are a great way to set up a soundtrack for a day's listening without using iTunes.

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Apple removes 5000+ sexy apps from iTunes

Well talk about an over reaction.

The new app sitation was getting out of control with unprofessional pictures of women from every part of the planet appearing on iTunes on a daily basis.

Not just a few apps but dozens every day. Apps that were clearly launched to push Apple's no nudity rule to the very limit and clearly aimed at those wanting sexual gratification.

It made me wonder when the developers were going to run out of titles. Asia's sexiest babes, India's sexiest secretaries, Taiwanese hottest hotties the list went on and on and on.

So many absolutely pointless apps made finding something useful that had been newly launched practically impossible.

At some point something had to give. But the solution has been to remove just about every app that has a woman in a bikini or a man in a swimsuit from iTunes no matter what the apps quality.

Unless that is your name is Playboy in which case your app has been allowed to stay.

Hooters Crazy Eights card came which I have reviewed appears to have been removed both in the UK and America. The app is harmless and the pictures are of Hooters usual professional high standards. Whilst they are women in bikinis nobody could surely see this as sexually offensive? So that's been removed but Hooters slider puzzle app stays - there's nothing wrong with that either but where is the logic as both apps how the same amount of flesh?

From what I've read Playboy's app has been allowed to stay as Playboy's quality of production is renowned. If that is the case how stupid is that? You can't get a company that is more well known internationally as being sexually orientated yet that one stays.

I agree Playboy should stay but other apps should have been looked at individually to see what the actual production quality and usefulness of the app was before removing everything across the board.

If we are getting to this extreme then perhaps the Safari web browser should also be removed as that is just an open door to anybody viewing whatever they like?

There are other apps that permit web searches - they are all helpful to anybody seeking material far more revealing than anything that was available on iTunes.

Something has to be done to make common sense prevail. I expect Apple did have a few complaints about tacky apps but I doubt if the complainers wanted Apple to pull the plug on just about everything?

Some have spoken about an adult only app section. I doubt if this is really needed as that really would open the floodgates to the harder stuff of which there is more than enough on the web anyway and if anybody is desperate enough it is easy to transfer any material to your iphone or ipod touch from there.

My feeling is that Apple have to go back to looking at apps properly and to have a professional look at the material passing through. Does the app use it's own professional photographers for the photographs? Does it provide a function other than just sexy images such as a well made puzzle or game?

The app police seem to have gone a little too far on this one.

I guess we won't be seeing the Sun's page 3 girls on the iPhone or iPod touch in the forseeable future then? (Typing that I just thought I'd see if the Daily Star App was still available which it is. I wonder how long that will be for especially as they not only publish harmless pictures of women but they are also under the heading "Babes" which some extremists will probably see as being sexually offensive.)

Gentlemen the app police seem to have missed Sports Illustrated app which also uses professional photos of women in bikinis. Perhaps apps like this may become rare collector's items?

Better get it while you can here

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TuneIn Radio App Review

Price at time of writing £1.19 (approx $2)

Whilst I am writing this review this app is (in the UK) #1 in music apps and #5 in top paid apps. It is receiving rave reviews with the vast majority being 5 stars and of the remainder mainly 4 stars are awarded. As for the very few people who have given this app less than 4 stars they are clearly insane, downloaded the wrong app, or haven't actually used it having bought it.

Listening to worldwide radio isn't anything new we've been able to do it on the PC for years.

What is new is this marvellous app which puts the worlds radio in your pocket. As long as you have a web connection you have access to radio from just about every country imaginable. If you don't have a connection that's fine just listen to something you recorded earlier using the app.

But there's more to this app than simply radio stations. What makes this app so perfect is the effort that has clearly been put into making sure that anybody can simply install and use it first time without reading any instructions.

Using the simple menus find your stations by subject matter, by location, language or look for local stations only. Alternatively use the search facility to search the whole database for any station or obscure subject type you fancy.

Bookmark your favourite stations with ease, record a show to play back later, pause a live stream for up to 30 minutes and there's even a facility to buy the playing song on iTunes should you wish.

As a bonus if your chosen radio station's stream happens to be very poor where possible the app will give you alternative streams to choose from.

The ironic thing I have found is that of the 30,000+ radio stations that are accessible using the app that I can receive without problem (including those in remote areas and on the other side of the planet) the one I can't get a quality stream from is the local radio station 1 which transmits just one mile down the road. Fortunately the station is pretty rubbish anyway so it's no loss to me whatsoever.

I love TuneIn Radio and I can see why so many others have joined me in purchasing this wonderfully useful app. Money well spent and highly recommended !

10/10 a must have app from

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Apple iPad Neoprene Sleeve in Black by Protec

Apple iPad Neoprene sleeve by Protec

Protect your new iPad with this rugged case from Protec. Why risk damage or scuff marks from accidental drops when you can encase your iPad with this sporty, yet sturdy case.

• Water resistant and elastic neoprene
• Ultra thin form fitting design
• Velcro closure
• 3mm padding

This stylish black case is available now. Order today and have it ready to protect your new iPad.

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Apple Launches iPad

Magical & Revolutionary Device at an Unbelievable Price

SAN FRANCISCO—January 27, 2010—Apple® today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds— thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for the iPad, and will run almost all of the over 140,000 apps in the App Store. iPad will be available in late March starting at the breakthrough price of just $499.
“iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”
iPad features 12 next-generation Multi-Touch applications. Every app works in both portrait and landscape, automatically animating between views as the user rotates iPad in any direction. The precise Multi-Touch interface makes surfing the web on iPad an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. Reading and sending email is fun and easy on iPad’s large screen and almost full-size “soft” keyboard. Import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad’s elegant slideshows. Watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD or flip through pages of an e-book you downloaded from Apple’s new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
iPad runs almost all of the over 140,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. The iTunes® Store gives you access to the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 11 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 8,000 films including over 2,000 in stunning high definition video. Apple also announced the new iBooks app for iPad, which includes Apple’s new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device. The iBookstore will feature books from major and independent publishers.
Apple also introduced a new version of iWork® for iPad, the first desktop-class productivity suite designed specifically for Multi-Touch. With Pages®, Keynote® and Numbers® you can create beautifully formatted documents, stunning presentations with animations and transitions, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas. The three apps will be available separately through the App Store for $9.99 each.
iPad syncs with iTunes just like the iPhone and iPod touch, using the standard Apple 30-pin to USB cable, so you can sync all of your contacts, photos, music, movies, TV shows, applications and more from your Mac or PC. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
iPad’s brilliant 9.7-inch, LED-backlit display features IPS technology to deliver crisp, clear images and consistent color with an ultra-wide 178 degree viewing angle. The highly precise, capacitive Multi-Touch display is amazingly accurate and responsive whether scrolling web pages or playing games. The intelligent soft keyboard pioneered on iPhone takes advantage of iPad’s larger display to offer an almost full-size soft keyboard. iPad also connects to the new iPad Keyboard Dock with a full-size traditional keyboard.
iPad is powered by A4, Apple’s next-generation system-on-a-chip. Designed by Apple, the new A4 chip provides exceptional processor and graphics performance along with long battery life of up to 10 hours.* Apple’s advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging technology deliver up to 1,000 charge cycles without a significant decrease in battery capacity over a typical five year lifespan.**
iPad comes in two versions—one with Wi-Fi and the other with both Wi-Fi and 3G. iPad includes the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the 3G versions support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks. Apple and AT&T announced breakthrough 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad with easy, on-device activation and management.
Continuing Apple’s dedication to designing and creating environmentally responsible products, each iPad enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy-efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iPad contains no brominated flame retardants and is completely PVC-free.
Apple today released a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for iPad, so developers can create amazing new applications designed to take advantage of iPad’s capabilities. The SDK includes a simulator that lets developers test and debug their iPad apps on a Mac, and also lets developers create Universal Applications that run on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. International pricing and worldwide availability will be announced at a later date. iBookstore will be available in the US at launch.

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iSeismometer app review

Price at time of writing FREE

For those with even the slightest interest in plate tectonics and the movement of the earth this app is quite fascinating.

This app works both on the latest iPhones and iPod Touch. Using the amazingly sensitive Apple accelerometer built into the devices this app picks up even the slightest earth movement.

Even if you live far from the nearest area associated with earthquakes you will be amazed at how much movement there is in the earth at every location on the planet. Rest assured the slightest movement will be shown.

This app offers more though.

You can use it to report an earthquake if you detect one, although I am sure that any report will have to be backed up by official data.

You can even set an alarm to sound at a movement level you set. I guess if you live in an area prone to severe earthquakes this could be very useful. Although I wonder how hard it is to choose the right alarm level?

You don't want to be awoken by every tremor yet you don't want your alarm to go off only after the rest of the house has crashed on top of you (that's if you wake up).

The main part of this app is, of course, the seismograph and it really is just that. Your own portable seismograph capable of picking up the slightest movement in any direction.

The only thing I would like to see added to such an app is the ability to record data for a timescale you set. It would be great to leave it running for 24 hours for example and to watch a time lapse video played back.

I guess the only issue there is the memory needed to store the data?

A really good app and best of all it free (at the time of writing this).

9/10 download now at

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Fling app review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1)

Fling is a strangely simple game that actually turns out to get infuriatingly difficult as you progress through the levels. Yet it remains an app that keeps you going back for another try as your progress is saved after every complete stage.

Just like Chuzzle you are confronted by a varying number of cute coloured fluffy balls. On each level these are laid out. The colour of the balls has no relevance - just makes it look nice.

All you do is fling (by flicking) one ball along it's row or column towards  another ball to force it off the screen. If there is more than one opposing ball it will be a chain reaction forcing the last ball off. You continue doing this until you have just one remaining ball on each stage.

Each level consists of a number of stages and each level increases in difficulty.

Gameplay sounds easy - and for the first 5 levels or so you will probably think it is fairly simple. But gradually more balls and more complicated arrangements of balls appear. With the hardest stages having just one unique solution many levels will have you stumped and trying over and over until you get it right.

But it's these stages which make Fling such an attractive purchase. Who wants a game you can complete in an hour? I certainly don't. I like the fact that if you get stumped you can take a break and go back to it any time you like.

Yes, for those who give in easy, there is a hint (cheat) feature but I'm one of those people who won't let a game get the better of me - I'd rather persevere and get there eventually than  cheat.

For such a low price Fling is a lovely gaming app to keep on your Apple device

9/10 and available from

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TUNEWALLET iPod Touch cases

Tunewear has introduced a new set of iPod Touch cases called the TUNEWALLET. TUNEWALLET is a wallet-style case featuring a horizontal flip-open design and accented with a colorful elastic band. iPod touch tucks securely inside and there are two card holder slots for your credit card, driver�s license, IC card or cash. Read more...

The TUNEWALLET iPod Touch cases feature dual interior card slots, one with a quick release hole, open access to all ports and controls, an included screen protector and cleaning cloth.

The quick release hole in the card holder slot helps you to take out the card you use most often. When you are done, close TUNEWALLET back up and keep it tucked away in your bag or pocket. The elastic band will keep it from popping open and the TUNEWALLET cover will protect iPod touch from getting scratched by loose items in your bag or pocket. These cases are available for $24.95.

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The Apple Ipod touch TV video

I bought one of these ipod touch video wires from ebay and hooked it up to my TV. It didn't work. Apparently, after reading the forums, there is software built in to the apple ipod that updated in the 2nd generation that recognizes un-authentic apple hardware. Prior to that, this would have worked on the 1st generation.

This is a disappointment because all of the original apple equipment is overpriced at the retail level. Many other gadgets I have allow me to use any type of equipment from other manufacturers. For example most USB devices will work on my laptop and netbooks.

I contacted the seller and he refunded my money no questions asked. I guess you have to expect these things when dealing with apple products.

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Quake Watch App Review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1)

Enter the word Earthquake into the iTunes app store and your reward will be a complete page of apps.

To save a lot of trial and error on your part I can gladly tell you that Quake Watch - Latest Earthquakes info is a superb all round application.

I've been interested in earthquakes, seismology, volcanos, continental drift and tectonic plates, and the amazing power of the earth since I was very young (a long time ago).

This superbly presented app receives daily use from me not only because it is well laid out and very functional but because of its speed in updating compared to similar applications.

Track and show any earthquakes reported with their within minutes of their occurence. See where they are in relation to your location. Set it to view all earthquakes or only those higher than a level you set on the richter scale. Google maps pinpoints the exact earthquake location including its didtance from you and its depth.

Quake Watch is to receive a dedicated page on this site for a more in depth look at its functions and options.

But don't wait for me to finish that whether you live in an earthquake zone or not you will find this app fascinating and I am sure, like me, it will be used regularly by you.

10/10 a very worthy download from 

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Chuzzle App Review

Price at time of writing £2.99 (approx $5)

"Match 3 to delete" type games seem to be available everywhere at the moment.

To stand out in the crowded marketplace of such games you have to do something a little different.

Chuzzle , by Pop Cap games, has been around on the PC for several years now and its transition to the iPhone and iPod touch works well.

Chuzzles "stand out" factors are the cute and puzzle factors.

Cute because you are moving around "living, breathing" little fluffy ball creatures rather than diamonds or the normal objects in this type of game.

The puzzle factor really comes to the fore as you progress in the classic game when larger chuzzles appear several times the size of the little creatures these can make moves increasingly difficult.

The sounds are simple but effective for this type of game. If you eventually get tired of the classic game there are other game modes available including a zen mode, speed mode and a mind bender mode. Mind bender tests the patience and skills of the most commited puzzle lover as you try to match the layout demonstrated by moving your chuzzles around.

It's a very popular game on the PC and it has gained good reviews on iTunes.

Critisisms? At the price I quote above it could be seen as a little expensive compared to similar applications. Local high scores only are available - so many games have global high scores now that it would not have taken a lot of effort to build this in.

Chuzzle is still an entertaining pick up and play game and is a great addition to any game collection - but £2.99 is a little expensive - watch for it to be reduced in price as it has been lower in the past and I feel it will have to fall to retain consumer interest.

8/10 check out the current price at

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Animation Creator App Review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1)

Look I'm clearly no artist but short as it is I knocked the above short sequence together on this app in literally a matter of minutes.

I'm honest in saying I read absolutely no instructions (I still haven't) and just learned as I went along.

To be fair it's received very mixed reviews but realistically this isn't the app for everybody. Animation is not complicated it just requires subtle changes from frame to frame and not everybody has the patience for that type of experience.

Me? I love this. I love the fact you can build animations way longer than my small effort here. It is really just limited by your imagination. You will find that where it has been given good scores by users it appears to be from the more "mature" user who seriously loves animation and has a little patience in the knowledge that superb results can follow.

There's a basic colour pallette which can be adjusted to practically unlimited via sliders. Brush sizes can be changed. Shadows can be added automatically or not. Zooming in for touch-ups is so easy using the "pinch technique" There's an eraser for mistakes together with an undo function.

Upload direct to you tube (like I have) and tweet your you tube link direct from the app. You can draw freehand, draw lines, shapes and more from one simple tool menu.

Oh I almost forgot what you see above is a fairly slow frame rate. You can actually change for frame rate instantly from between 1/2 and 24 frames a second. This makes for incredible animations for the longer creations.

For a bloke I have relatively medium sized fingers - even then this can make drawing a little fiddly trying to see what is under your fingers. Someone with very large fingers may struggle and accidentally open menus whilst drawing. But this is not an application fault - the developer has done an excellent job in creating an app which includes so much for such a little price.

One thing's for sure my next creation will be longer than 6 seconds!

An amazing app for the creative type at a real bargain price!

10/10

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Apple's "Countdown to 10 Billion Songs"

Apple has launched a new promotion to celebrate their biggest music milestone which is the sale of the 10 billionth on iTunes.

If you buy a song and if it happens to be the 10 billionth download then Apple will award a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card.

You will automatically be entered into this promotion by downloading a song from the iTunes Store. Alternatively you can enter it by filling in details on this webpage: http://www.apple.com/itunes/10-billion-song-countdown/entryform/. There is a limit of 25 entries (songs) per person per day.

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iSpy Cameras App review

Price at time of writing 59p (approx $1)

For the full review on this please see my dedicated page on this wonderful app as I will be adding to that page.

In short though if you find the idea of watching the world from your armchair this is the app for you.

Watch animals in San Diego Zoo, holidaymakers in Hawaii, try and spot relations on a New Zealand beach, have a look at the bicycles outnumbering cars in The Netherlands. Watch life in hotels, bars and streets worldwide.

I have to be honest I find this app addictive with cams being added all the time and an incredible number to choose from already you really are spoilt for choice.

Add your most visited cams to a favourites menu, choose a random selection, look at the most recently added cams, just browse the whole lot or choose a category or country.

Many cameras can even be controlled by you with multiple views available.

You can even submit new public cameras if you have the details.

This really is the world in the palm of your hands.

It is the best cam app I have seen for the iPod Touch or iPhone by far.

I also must add here that I have hundreds of apps and that this is easily my favourite and most used.

For the small price it's a must-have-addition to a decent app collection.

10/10

If you use iTunes USA get it here

Or for iTunes UK here

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