Reviews
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Zombie: The Rescue – iPhone App Review
Zombie: The Rescue combines strategy with puzzle in a unique pick up and play package Developer: GOGN Entertainment Price: $0.99/£0.69/download Version: 1.0.2 Released: February 01, 2012 Size: 40.1 MB Rated: 9+ Our Ratings Graphics/Sound: 4 out of 5 User Interface: 4 out of 5 Gameplay: 4 out of 5 Re-use/re-play value: 4.5 out of 5 Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Introduction Zombie: The Rescue is an excellent game, it’s hard to find a zombie game that doesn’t involve fighting of some sort but this game manages it very well. In fact, it’s more a case of strategy and hiding as well as rescuing hostages from the zombies. Game-Play…
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Piggy Woogy – iOS App Review
Piggy Woogy is a gaming app that combines strategy and action into one neat package. Developer: Jdea Co., Ltd Price: $1.99/£1.49/download here Version: 1.0.0 Released: January 25, 2012 Size: 15.4 MB App reviewed on: iPhone 4 Compatibility: iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad/iOS 3.1 or later Rated: 4+ Our Ratings Graphics/Sound: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface: 3 out of 5 stars Gameplay: 3.5 out of 5 stars Re-use/re-play value: 3.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Introduction The gist of this app is to get rid of the bad guys, in this case wolves and let the good guys, Piggy and Porky live…
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Keep Your iPhone Charged With A Handy Keyring USB Cable
Keeping your iPhone charged is a preoccupation that concerns many of us throughout the day, this handy keyring USB cable could prove quite useful. For less than £5, keep it on your keyring and just plug into any USB port that’s available. If you’re also travelling with a laptop for example, just use some of the juice from that to power up. It’s available in black or white and you can pick it up here.
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PAD Tags – Customize Your iPad 2 Smart Cover
newMacgadgets introduces PAD Tags to give your iPad 2 Smart Cover a custom look while providing valuable contact information. PAD Tags are custom laser engraved name plates that are ideal for all iPad owners looking to protect their favorite device. PAD Tags not only give a custom look but they also provide valuable contact information in the event the iPad is lost or misplaced. The elegant stainless surface secures to any iPad case and can be easily removed if necessary. PAD Tags not only give a custom look but they also provide valuable contact information in the event the iPad is lost or misplaced. The elegant stainless surface secures to…
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Crystal War Blood Field – iOS App Review
Crystal War Blood Field is a enthralling addicting multi-player gaming app with tons of features that you’ll love. Developer: DIGITALFROG CO, LTD Price: $1.99/£1.49/download here In-App Purchases: Between $0.99-$1.99 per item Version: 1.0.5 Released: January 20, 2012 Size: 24.3 MB App reviewed on: iPhone 4 Compatibility: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad iOS: 3.0 or later Rated 12+ for frequent intense cartoon or fantasy violence Ratings Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Gameplay Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Introduction Crystal War…
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iGLASSES – iOS App Review
iGLASSES is a creative iPhone app designed to enable you to change your appearance by ‘wearing’ different styles of spectacles. Developer: green cloud Price: Free In-App Purchases – 1 x 100 glasses = $0.99/£0.69 Version: 1.0.1 Released: January 19, 2012 Size: 16.8 MB App Reviewed on: iPhone 4 Compatibility: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (3rd gen), iPod Touch (4th gen) and iPad. iOS: 4.3 or later Ratings Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Gameplay Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4 out of 5…
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Griffin and Crayola Kid-Friendly Apps and Accessories Announced at CES
Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, and Crayola, whose products have inspired creative expression in children for more than 100 years, are excited to announce a new lineup of kid-friendly apps and mobile accessories at CES 2012. “With these new products kids can enjoy taking photos, listening to music and using their iOS devices in a totally new and colorful way,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “Making technology fun and accessible for children is both exciting and rewarding; we look forward to a continued collaboration with Crayola in 2012 to bring kid-friendly creative experiences to the digital world.” “Our successful…
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iOS – Master Pieces: The Curator’s Game for iPhone – Review
We reviewed the iPad version of this app last year (you can read that here) but this purpose built iPhone version is brand new and offers even greater portability. Read our review as we take a deeper look into the new version of this classic art game. This game has a great history to it which Thomas Hoving (who is the author of the book upon which the app is based) explains in the foreword to the app. "I was introduced to it (this game) when I joined the staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Once a week, at morning coffee a different curator would bring a bunch of…
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Griffin Previews the Twenty Audio Amplifier for Airport Express at CES
“The Griffin Twenty is the easiest, best-sounding solution for consumers who have speakers that are not AirPlay-enabled but still want to stream high-fidelity audio wirelessly,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “Not only can users stream from their iTunes library, they can easily connect with any AirPlay-enabled iOS device.” Twenty boasts a zero-configuration audio set-up that streams Apple Lossless sound from iTunes or any other AirPlay-enabled app (Pandora, Spotify, last.fm, etc.) to the user’s speakers via a low-profile digital amplifier. Twenty comes equipped with a power connection and mount for Airport Express. It features a 2.1 channel sound system with 20 watts output per channel and also supports…
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IK Multimedia announces iRig MIX
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig™ MIX, the first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch or iPad devices. iRig MIX offers the same controls you would expect from a professional DJ mixer (crossfader, cues, EQ and volume controls, etc.) in an ultra-compact mobile mixer that can be used with a huge variety of iOS DJ mixing and other apps. A DJ Mixer iRig Mix allows DJs to use a traditional setup with two devices (one plugged into each of the independent channels) OR a single iOS device. For the single iOS device setup, the output of the single device is split into dual-mono and sent to the individual channels.…
