iPad By Davis: “Circles for iPhone and iPad review: A beautiful memory game” plus 17 more |
- Circles for iPhone and iPad review: A beautiful memory game
- The winner of the iMore app contest is...
- Catch Notes for iPhone and iPad review: Organize all your ideas, notes, and reminders
- iPad 3 Refurb Models’ Prices Dropped: Starting at Just $409 for WiFi + Cellular
- Plantronics BackBeat GO stereo Bluetooth headphones review
- Tumblr for iPhone and iPad updates with sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Instapaper, and Pocket
- Apple has space for 150 student scholarships at WWDC
- Drafts 3.0 for iPhone brings better management, Reminders integration, and more
- What’s on Your iPad: Beth Cheng
- Task list app CARROT updated to version 4.0, rewards you with pet kittens
- How to unsubscribe from a podcast in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad
- Google Fiber Now Has an iPad App
- Crazy iPad Numbers: 42 Million iPads Sold in Last 6 Months
- Dropcam software for iOS updated with location and time-based triggers
- GOG adds 22 more Mac games
- Deal of the Day: 73% off DICOTA Hard Cover for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
- Apple announces WWDC 2013 tickets to go on sale April 25, event to run June 10-14
- Sprint announces Q1 2013 results: 1.5 million iPhones sold
| Circles for iPhone and iPad review: A beautiful memory game Posted: 24 Apr 2013 10:32 PM PDT Circles for iPhone and iPad is a gorgeous memory game, similar to Simon, that tests your ability to repeat a sequence of lighted circles. You can play alone or challenge your friends to a battle to see who out-memorizes who. The premise is simple: you are presented with up to six circles, each a different color and with a different sound. For your first turn, a sequence of two lights will light up and it's your job to repeat that sequence. For each turn, an additional light is added to the sequence. You simply continue playing until you make a mistake. That's the basic idea, and fun even as is, but Circles takes it a step further with multiplier gameplay and weapons! There are three different weapons you can use against your opponents: Lightning, which speeds of the playback, Twirl, which will rotate the circles after playback, and Blackout, which removes sound and color from the circles. As you play the game, whether it's alone or against an opponent (except Practice mode), you earn coins that can be used to purchase weapons and chances. You can also buy coins with real money as in-app purchases. The good
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The bottom lineCircles is a fantastic little game. It's challenging and good for your brain. I love that you can play against your friends and attack them with weapons to make it more challenging to win. I have a terrible memory and tend to be fairly horrible at these types of games, yet I still enjoy Circles… I'll just keep it to myself what my max number of taps is… what's yours?!
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| The winner of the iMore app contest is... Posted: 24 Apr 2013 05:03 PM PDT Back in March we held a contest on iMore to celebrate the launch of the new iMore 2.0 app. The goal of the contest was to encourage our readers to not only read, but to leave valuable comments and engage in discussion with fellow readers throughout the blog. The prize on the line was a $500 gift certificate to the Apple Store. It took some time to go through all of the entries but a winner has been chosen and it's time to announce who it is! The winner of the iMore app contest is.... shinuyukiCongratulations shinuyuki! We'll be in touch soon to get your information. Don't be bummed if you weren't chosen. There are always more contests just around the corner! 
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| Catch Notes for iPhone and iPad review: Organize all your ideas, notes, and reminders Posted: 24 Apr 2013 02:56 PM PDT If you're looking for a fresh take on a get things done app, Catch Notes for iPhone and iPad does just that. Not only does Catch Notes combine reminders, notes, ideas, and checklists into one app, it does it with a great interface while also supporting many common task types. Whether you want to upload photos, take free hand notes, or be reminded to do something, Catch Notes can do it all within one singular app. Catch Notes starts by allowing you to create spaces for better organizing your data. By default, you can create up to five spaces for free. After that, you can buy additional spaces as an in-app purchase. For most users, five spaces will be plenty to at least get started. These areas can be used in any manner you'd like. For instance, you can have one space for work and another for home. You can also choose to re-order them by simply dragging them in the main list in any order you'd like. If you consistently work on several projects at one time that you'd like to keep separate, you may have a need for more spaces. Once you have set up your spaces and organized Catch notes the way you'd like, you can start adding notes and other types of content into any space you'd like. Along the bottom of Catch Notes, tap on the "+" sign to start creating and adding content. Supported media types include standard text notes, reminders (with notifications), photos, audio notes, and checklists. You can create as many of these items as you'd like within any space. For people attempting to organize many projects, you can create several checklists within a space for as many projects as you'd like. Catch Notes also supports hashtags which makes searching for notes easier. Just tag them however you'd like. Catch Notes will start aggregating tags you use frequently as you type them for quicker tagging. You can share spaces with other Catch Notes users as well. This way you can collaborate on projects or group tasks easier and without having to email or compare notes. If you do need to share something with someone that isn't using Catch Notes, you can always do so by emailing any note you have stored. You can also attach photos to existing notes by either snapping a new picture or using one that already exists in your camera roll. The good
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The bottom lineCatch Notes is very reminiscent Evernote with the added ability for reminders. The only down side is that Catch Notes doesn't have a Mac counterpart at this time. For most users that have a need to manage multiple projects or notes, they'll most likely want the ability from their Mac as well. If that sounds like you, a productivity suite such as Things is probably a better option. If you aren't a Mac user or don't care about having a desktop client, Catch Notes makes a great alternative to some of the more expensive get things done apps out there. Considering you can get started at no cost to you, there's nothing to lose by at least giving it a try.
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| iPad 3 Refurb Models’ Prices Dropped: Starting at Just $409 for WiFi + Cellular Posted: 24 Apr 2013 02:02 PM PDT Prices for refurbished iPad 3rd gen models have dropped significantly at the Apple online store. You can now get a 16GB WiFi + Cellular model for $409. The top of the line 64GB WiFi + Cellular refurb model is just $579. Just as a quick reference point, the iPad 3rd gen was released in March of 2012 and the original price for that 64GB model was $829. These refurb units generally come with the same one year warranty as new models and I've had very good experiences with buying refurb units from Apple. If you're looking for an iPad for yourself or a friend or loved one, it's well worth taking a look at these deals at Apple's Refurbished iPad 3 page. © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us          Related Stories
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| Plantronics BackBeat GO stereo Bluetooth headphones review Posted: 24 Apr 2013 02:34 PM PDT Back at PAX East I met up with the guys at Plantronics, and they gave me a set of light and sporty Backbeat GO stereo Bluetooth headphones to try out. They adopt the ultra-light look that seems to be all the rage in stereo Bluetooth accessories. As if the form factor wasn't enough to entice music-loving busybodies, the Plantronics Bluetooth guy told me that there's a light oleophobic coating on the headphones to fend off sweat. In terms of sheer looks, the Backbeat GO headphones are very classy. They're available in black and white, the thin tangle-free wire connecting each bud has a nice matte finish, and the two-tone look is very catching. Both buds have swappable gels (small, medium, and large are included) and clear rubber stabilizing braces, but most of the functional stuff is on the right side. There you'll find the in-line mic with power and media controls and the micro USB charging plug tucked behind a flap in the earbud. The front of the earbud also has an LED indicator, so folks know you aren't just a crazy person talking to yourself when taking a call. On the software side, battery life shows up as a separate indicator on iOS devices when paired. Operation is pretty standard and what you'd expect. Holding up and down on the volume keys skips tracks, holding down the raised play button initiates Siri. Pairing mode is initiated by holding down the power button extra long when turning it on. Call control includes taking calls, hanging up, putting calls on hold, and redialing - provided you can remember which one is a two-second press which is a double-press of the play button.You get audio notifications when the Backbeat GO is turned on, makes a connection, and is running low on batteries. Listed battery life is around 4 hours, which lines up with my experience. Now, I tend to be really picky about my in-ear headphones. The Bose in-ear headphones I (and Android Central's Phil Nickinson) use regularly are insanely comfortable, and I've yet to find anything better. You can seriously wear those things day-in and day-out without a problem, and they sound fantastic, buuuuuut you've gotta deal with a wire. That said, even with the smallest earbuds, I found it hard to wear the Backbeat GO headset for longer stretches. Though the old Backbeat 903 headphones didn't sit as closely in the ear canal as the Backbeat GO headset and the earpieces were a fair bit bigger, I found them generally more comfortable. On top of comfort, you've got to deal with the usual issue of in-ear headsets: earwax occasionally gunking up the gel. Insofar as portability and ease of use, the Backbeat GO headphones earn high marks. The cable has been specifically designed to be tangle-free, and I've yet to have any issues on that front. As for sound quality, the Backbeat GO is on the tinny side. For phone calls and podcasts, that's okay, but I've found busy, bass-heavy music doesn't come through particularly well. On the upside, the earbuds are snug enough that there's ample noise cancellation. The good
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The bottom lineThe Plantronics Backbeat GO headphones are perfect for anyone looking for music that won't get in the way of their workout. There's enough battery life to get you through a lengthy run or bike ride, and it's very easy to store. Your m,ileage may vary for comfort, and the audio quality is distinctly tinny, which may grate on audiophiles looking for deep, true sound.
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| Tumblr for iPhone and iPad updates with sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Instapaper, and Pocket Posted: 24 Apr 2013 01:23 PM PDT The popular blogging platform Tumblr has updated their iPhone and iPad app with better social sharing. Now you can share posts via Twitter, Facebook and email. Tumblr now also offers Instapaper and Pocket support to save stuff to read later. Gestures in Tumblr have also improved with the addition of being able to fling a photo up or down to close it (something I wish the native Photos app would do) and GIF's will continue to animate while you scroll. Lastly, the Following list is now alphabetized and searchable. Any Tumblr users want to share their thoughts on the new update?
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| Apple has space for 150 student scholarships at WWDC Posted: 24 Apr 2013 11:33 AM PDT
To apply, you have to meet the eligibility requirements, so make sure to visit Apple's web site to make sure. Then you have to create an app that "should highlight development projects you've worked on, your educational and professional background, technical skills, and interests." The app can run on either iOS or OS X. Apple will accept submissions from April 29th to May 2nd, so you don't have much time to get your app together. So put your nose to the grindstone and get going! 
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| Drafts 3.0 for iPhone brings better management, Reminders integration, and more Posted: 24 Apr 2013 10:41 AM PDT The popular note-taking app Drafts by Agile Tortoise that is known for its simple and fast entry method has gone 4.0 and brings with it many great new features, including better management, more actions, and integration with Reminders. When Rene reviewed Drafts back when it was originally released, one of his complaints was that it was still sometimes easier to use Siri and Reminders to jot down his thoughts. With the new Reminders integration, he can have the best of both worlds! To use Drafts with Reminders, you need to create a list in Reminders named "Drafts". When you add things to that list, then launch Drafts, Drafts will import any incomplete tasks (title and notes) from that list and mark them as complete. Now Rene can use Siri to jot down ideas to the Drafts list, and they will appear in Drafts and disappear from Reminders the next time he opens Drafts. Super cool. The reverse can also be done, and notes in Drafts can be sent to Reminders with the new "List in Reminders" Action. Each line of your draft will be treated as a list item and if the first line begins with a @, #, or !, it will be treated as a list name. If the list exists, the tasks will be added to it, and if it doesn't, the list will be created. Capitalization is considered, so keep that in mind (i.e. "Grocery" and "grocery" are not the same). Another change in Drafts is the new management system that is divided into Inbox, Archive and Pinned panes, making it easy to keep your drafts organized. You can also assign Actions to the panes for easy access and better organization of the long Action list. Other changes include the ability to configure an unlimited number of custom Evernote and Message Actions, an extended keyboard, other Action improvements, and more. This is pretty significant update to Drafts and makes an already great app even better. What do you think of the update? What do you use Drafts for?
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| What’s on Your iPad: Beth Cheng Posted: 24 Apr 2013 09:34 AM PDT What's on Your iPad? A simple question but one that leads to some fascinating answers. This is another installment of our occasional series of What's on Your iPad posts. I enjoy the heck out of these because I love seeing how people put their iPads to use – and I find them a great resource for discovering new apps. Today's answers are provided by Beth Cheng. I've come to know Beth via Google+ and the excellent Educational Apps for Kids community that she runs there. Here's a little more profile info on her:
Here are Beth's answers – questions are in regular text, answers are in italics: Which iPad model do you use?...  Related Stories
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| Task list app CARROT updated to version 4.0, rewards you with pet kittens Posted: 24 Apr 2013 08:47 AM PDT The popular task management app with an attitude, CARROT, has just been updated to version 4.0. This update brings with it the Cat-Cam, new mini games, and more. For those not familiar with CARROT already, it's a task management app that turns performing tasks into a game of some sorts. Your "task master", CARROT, becomes happy when you complete tasks and do as you're told. If you don't perform tasks or behave badly, CARROT will become angered. The new update brings with it the Cat-Cam which gives you a kitten that you must take care of through your actions and completing tasks. The Cat-Cam can be unlocked at level 10. Other updates include new mini games, a new backup feature, and more. If you haven't checked out CARROT already, make sure you do via the link below. $0.99 - Download Now 
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| How to unsubscribe from a podcast in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad Posted: 24 Apr 2013 08:33 AM PDT The Podcasts app allows you to easily subscribe to podcasts that can automatically update when new episodes are available. Over time, you may decide that you don't want to follow a particular podcast as closely anymore. The Podcasts app allows you to unsubscribe just as easily as you subscribed.
The Podcasts app will now stop updating when new episodes of that particular podcast is available. If you don't want any of the podcasts on your iPhone or iPad, you can also delete older episodes. 
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| Google Fiber Now Has an iPad App Posted: 24 Apr 2013 08:39 AM PDT Yes, there is now a Google Fiber iPad app, for Google's new TV service. Here's the app's description:
I don't think I'm ever going to get my head around Google's approach to app releases. It took them more than a year after releasing a Google+ iPhone app to bring out an iPad version and there have been a number of occasions where they take quite a while to bring a new app to iOS. But now we have an iPad app for a service that is available in a single city in the US, and not even the...  Related Stories
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| Crazy iPad Numbers: 42 Million iPads Sold in Last 6 Months Posted: 24 Apr 2013 08:07 AM PDT Apple held their Q2 2013 results conference call yesterday afternoon. I listened in to most of it live and as always there were lots of impressive numbers thrown around for all of Apple's core products. Here are some of the big, crazy iPad numbers and comments that stood out for me: – 19.5 million iPads sold last quarter (ending end of March) – A 65% increase over the same quarter last year! – Tim Cook noted that sales of iPad mini grew substantially in the March quarter as supply caught up with demand. – Gartner estimates tablet market growth to projected 375 million units sold in 2016 (tablets – not just iPads) – 96% satisfaction rate among iPad customers – Over 350,000 apps designed specifically for iPad. According to Appshopper, this number is actually much closer to 400,000 as of today (394,127 as I write this). – Here's the...  Related Stories
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| Dropcam software for iOS updated with location and time-based triggers Posted: 24 Apr 2013 07:17 AM PDT Dropcam, an iOS-friendly Wi-Fi-enabled camera system, recently updated their iPhone and iPad apps so that recording can kick in when you leave the house or at certain times of the day. As always, the Dropcam can push alerts to your iPhone or iPad when the camera detects movement and, if you're a subscriber, let you comb through up to 30 days of previously stored footage, complete with movement markers along the timeline and audio. Of course, the primary use case for this kind of thing is for home security, but you can also open up the live stream publicly, which is great if you've got an ongoing event that you'd like to share with the world. The only major downside to the camera itself is that it's got to be plugged in all the time, but for a home security system, that shouldn't be much of a problem. I'm finding myself more and more interested in connected home gadgets like Dropcam, Lockitron, and Lifx. Dropcam in particular seems like it's really easy to set up, and pretty useful, but what do you guys think? What kind of home security do you use? Is it hooked up to your iPhone in any way?
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| Posted: 24 Apr 2013 07:11 AM PDT
GOG.com - originally Good Old Games - specializes in resurrecting classic games to run on modern hardware. And in 2013 they've made a push onto the Mac, so if vintage games are your thing or you're a gamer of a certain age looking to revisit your salad days, now's your chance. Some of the games are on sale, too, so get while the getting's good. If you use a PC for gaming too and you've already bought the PC version, you're able to download the Mac version without repurchasing. The games run the gamut from squad-based shooters to point-and-click adventure games, god games, 2D and 3D platformers, real-time strategy and hack-and-slash dungeon crawlers. Here's the list:
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| Deal of the Day: 73% off DICOTA Hard Cover for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 Posted: 24 Apr 2013 06:50 AM PDT | ||||||
If you're a student 13 years or older and you can't pony up the $1,599 for the standard registration fee for WWDC, fret not - Apple is once again offering student scholarships. This year they've set aside up to 150 tickets for aspiring student developers who want to come. (Getting to San Francisco and finding a place to stay is still up to you, though.)
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Apple announces WWDC 2013 tickets to go on sale April 25, event to run June 10-14
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 06:08 AM PDT
Apple has announced not only the dates for WWDC 2013, but in a stark break with tradition, they've also announced when tickets will be available for purchase. From the WWDC 2013 website:
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference, June 10-14, San Francisco
Tickets go on sale worldwide on April 25 at 10 a.m. PDT
Get an in-depth look at what's next in iOS and OS X, and learn how to take your apps to the next level. With over 100 sessions, extensive hands–on labs, and engaging events, you'll connect with Apple engineers and fellow developers for an incredible week of inspiration.
There's a lot of extra information on the website, including eligibility, tracks, and more. So... will this make the purchasing process better, or worse? Lack of surprise vs. full on riot rush? Who's buying?
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Sprint announces Q1 2013 results: 1.5 million iPhones sold
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 05:07 AM PDT
Sprint has announced their Q1 2013 financial results and in addition to a lot of other, sometimes weirdly acronym'd, numbers, out of 5 million smartphones sold, 1.5 million were iPhones.
Eighty-six percent of quarterly Sprint platform postpaid handset sales were smartphones, including more than 1.5 million iPhones sold during the quarter. Forty-three percent of iPhone sales were to new customers, a rate that continues to outperform larger competitors.
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse:
This is a transformative year for Sprint and we've gotten off to a good start. Record Sprint platform service revenue and subscriber levels fueled our performance. We achieved significant Adjusted OIBDA* growth while investing heavily to improve our network, expanding our 4G LTE footprint and offering customers the best smartphones with truly unlimited data plans.
The iPhone representing 30% of smartphone sales isn't as dominating a number as we've seen from AT&T and Verizon, but then again, Sprint isn't AT&T or Verizon.
Now that T-Mobile is in the mix, it'll be interesting to see what, if anything, happens to Sprint's share of iPhones going forward.
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