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Top 10 Apps For iPhone and iPad
Welcome to our top 10 apps for iPhone and iPad. Here, we will bring a collection of new and noteworthy apps available in the Apps Store. We are always looking for new and nifty apps and make our roundup of iOS apps almost every week. So bookmark this page for further updates regarding iOS apps.
Agenda Calendar 4
The Agenda Calendar has been given an innovative and new lease of life in this latest version. It’s dashing design and color coded dots make it much easier to see what you have got planned.
Viz
The Viz (£1.49) allows you to create charts using your handset. Enter your data, pick a color scheme and chart types, and then share or save the result.
vividHDR
This photography app (£1.49) allows you to take the high dynamic range (HDR) pics using your iPhone or iPad. Use slider to set the result.
Aero (free)
This Slick weather (free) app uses smooth animations and easy type to bring you the weather prediction. It can break the prediction down by the hour and tell you the forecast for the rest of the week.
djay 2
Following the success of genuine djay, the 2nd generation has been redesigned pass new features to the DJ system. It is available for the iPhone, too.
Disney Animated
It is a little bit pricey at £9.99, but Disney Animated app for the iPad is a gem for the Disney fans and animators.
MixBit
Love Vine but wish you might make your own videos longer? The MixBit ( free) app allows you to record up to the 256 16-second clips to compose a video and share with your friends.
To Bed
There is an app for everything. It’s a 69p app which uses your age and wake up times so that it can remind you when you should need to go to the bed.
Photochop
The Photochop may help you to add some nifty effects to your iPhone photos. It can also break your photo into the tiles and adjust these tiles to make the result you are happy with.
VLC for iOS
This universal app (free) brings the VLC media player to the iPhone, iPad and iPod. For those of you who’re really used to convert movies and TV programs on your computer before syncing them to the iOS device, the VLC for the iOS means you are going to find watching which content a lot simpler, because you will no longer need to convert it.
There look to be some teething problems with new, improved version of the app, but it is free and the developers are active to update when the issue becomes apparent.
How to Backup Your iPhone & iPad Data
Smartphone and tablet devices have become factual hubs for all types of personal info, work files, photos, videos, music and so much more.
It’s impossible to know that how much your device means to you until it is gone. The Malware can render your iDevice useless, you might lose your device, it may get stolen, it might get damaged by an accident. In other words, anything can happen to your device. You must be thinking that how to back up your iPhone or iPad data.
The best defense is backing up your iDevice. We are going to go through 2 easy and quick ways of how to back up your iPhone or iPad data.
Wireless backup on your iDevice
To set up a wireless backup directly from the iDevice you will need an iCloud account. Once you have logged in to the iCloud make sure your iDevice is well connected through Wi-Fi and not a 3g ( you can’t use 3g to backup)
Next, just tap the settings > iCloud > backup & storage, turn on iCloud backup toggle, and then hit Back Up Now.
This may help you to create a manual backup of your iDevice at almost any time, also offer iCloud Backup turned on, whenever your iDevice connects to the Wi-Fi, it automatically syncs everything up.
Backing up using iTunes
You may backup your iDevice via iTunes, just connecting your tablet or device into the computer and then open the iTunes.
Using the iTunes, just click on the devices menu, choose your device and then scroll down into the summary section to the Backups. There, under Manually Restore and Back, click the Back Up Now.
You might also change the backup settings via this menu by simply selecting or deselecting the backup ways for your device.
The Human Body for iPhone & iPad Teaches Anatomy with Smart Animations
Sometimes, the best way to learn or gain is with an interactive experience. That is exactly what the Human Body for iPhone & iPad does for learning the human anatomy. This nifty app comprises elegantly rendered graphics and animations showing all the major body systems. This app, focused at the kids aged 4 & plus, focuses all the biological essentials and depicts things in an attractive visual way.
You navigate around to different kinds of organs and areas of the body with the silde out menu on the left side. Different body systems are itemized, but this is not an app which relies on the words. You get visual depictions of what the everything is. The central nervous system is at the top. Then Skeleton one, lungs, and so on. You can now tap any of them to get close observations.
When checking out the area, there’re usually some subsections to inspect. For instance, the circulatory system has close up animations of blood vessel and heart. Again, there are not any justification of what is going on, but swiping and tapping will uncover what are essentially minigames which illustrate the how the things work. For example, in the blood vessel you may guide white blood cells (WBC) around to attack the bacteria. In the eye, the human body uses the device’s front facing camera to show how images are being flipped on the retina.
The animations are kind of fluid and highly polished. It is an app for the kids, but there’s perhaps still something here to gain for those who really do not remember much about biology coursework. It’s also just fun to play around with. Surely this app will make you smile to yourself more than once.
The Human Body for iPhone & iPad ($2.99) now is available at the App Store, but it is a hefty download (343MB). Make sure you have got some extra space for it. It works amazingly on iPhone and iPad.
How To Speed Up An iPhone Or iPad
The Apple is widely rumored to announce upcoming iPhone next week, and some of you might be interested to shell out for the latest model, especially if your old iOS device is acting slow, misbehaving and generally crashing. Hare are some ways to speed up an iPhone or iPad so that you can get rid of spending money on other upgrades.
Sure, you might not get the latest features of the iOS, and running through these unproductive steps will not make your device feel completely new; it’ll just keep it running for some time only. But if you are trying to save money and want to safe your apps from crashing then these tips could be a godsend.
Use Apple’s Built In Apps
You might prefer Chrome to Safari, but the chances are Safari is going to run better on your device. Not only do the 3rd party apps update and slow down over the time, but lots of Apple apps have access to the system resources that the 3rd party apps don’t. So if your iDevice is starting to feel something nasty or sluggish, it might be best to stop the use of the stock apps.
Free Up Some Storage
If your iDevice is full of the data, it’s going to move a bit slowly and crash suddenly. We have talked about this before, but it bears resaying: Head over to the setting > General> usage & see how much space your iDevice has. If you’ve less than the 500MB or 1GB of the space left, you might need to uninstall some apps you do not use, remove music you do not listen to, or free up some of the space. You should also delete the old messages.
Remove Any Jailbreak Tweaks
That’s the biggie; if you are jailbroken then some of your tweaks are possibly the number one cause of your slowdowns. Whether you are customizing your home screen or installing handy new features, it could be time give them up. It’s a small or minor price to pay for iDevice that really runs smoothly.
Top 5 iOS Games Of August 2013
Every month, we look back at all the iPad and iPhone games that have come in that very month and pick out some of the best for you. This month we’ve collected top 5 iOS games of august 2013.
Rymdkapsel ( iPhone/iPad)
The Rymdkapsel is an RTS that has been exposed due its simplest essentials. It’s just about commanding the faceless units, building indistinct rooms and harvesting resources.
But with all fat from typical strategy game cut out here, you are left to get on with the fun stuff; boosting the efficiency of workers, juggling projects, and continually extending the range of your operation.
Pivvot ( iPhone/iPad)
You spin a ball that is attached to a long curving path. The idea is to dodge different obstacles and spikes that line the boundaries of the road.
When you get the zone > dodge all traps > and hear a specific music that is an electronic anthem, it sounds good, man.
Knightmare Tower ( iPhone/iPad)
The Knightmare Tower is a Doodle Jump combined with the wanton killing of fantasy critters. As your tiny bow legged knight climbs to the climax of a large fortress, he will bounce on the heads of opponents who randomly pop up from the bottom side of the screen like the bananas and apples in the Fruit Ninja.
It’s fast & furious little time sink, but the obsession does not kick in until you visit in-game shop. Chasing the upcoming power up will keep you entertained and rapt until you have saved every princess.
Kid Tripp ( iPhone/iPad)
The Kid Tripp’s colorful and blocky graphics remind you the old school days. The game is perfectly suited to the touchscreen and puts you in a ruthless challenge. It’s do or die situation that you’re going to face in this nifty game.
4 Thrones ( iPhone/iPad)
If you have ever been stuck in the caravan on a rainy day, you will know that the solitaire is a good time waster.
4 Thrones is a sharp spin on the card stacker type which makes it work much easier on mobile and reduces a whole ordeal to about 3 minutes. Best for killing time while you’re microwaving a fudge.
5 Tips To Mastering Plants vs. Zombies 2
Considering that the Plants vs. Zombies 2 has been downloaded from the App Store for more than 20 million times, it shows that people are taking interest in this nifty game.
Initially available exclusively for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (free to play but with in-app purchases), EA mobile’s zany tower defense ‘strategy game’ can get quite challenging. USA TODAY caught up with the lead designer Mohan Rajagopolan and the senior producer Bernie Yee to share few handy tips.
As the name sounds, the Plant vs. Zombies 2 pits garden vegetation against the hoards of undead. Using fingertips, you will set the items on the board including cabbage tossing plants, exploding jalapeno peppers and spitting peas, to save the zombies from. With the benefit of the time machine, you will travel to the worlds like ancient Egypt, Wild West and Pirate Seas. Here are some tips or ways to get most of the game:
- Try the plant food on all different plants. Some plants you might have dismissed may have really strong plant food effects.
- Do not hoard your plant food, using one on the sunflower will allow you to get your defense up fast.
- It is very smart to use the Plant Food to get out a zombie who is taking Plant Food. You can do many of the damage and in the end you’ve some Plant Food.
- Try using Plant Food on the catapult plants ( Melon-pult, cabbage-pult, etc.) to deal with the sandstorms and the Raiding Parties.
- Use the Potato Mines on first one or two zombies in the level so that you can focus on getting the sunflowers out quickly.
- Collect coins, suns and Plant food all at once by simply swiping, it is much easier and faster than trapping a bunch.
- Wall nuts go great with the Bonk Choys, Spikeweeds and Snapdragons. Give them a try atleast!
- Do not underestimate a spring bean. It is an amazing plant which can turn the tide in the pirate seas.
Walmart Lessens The Prices Of iPad 2, iPad 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5
The Walmart has reduced the prices of iPads, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, that might be in anticipation of the release of new Apple’s product as iPhone 5S & iPad 5 and more.
The Apple released iPhone 5 in the Sept. 2012 and iPad 5 along with iPad mini in the Oct. 2012. Now the rumors in the air suggest that the company decides to release the next generation iPhone 5S and budget iPhone 5C on the Sept.10.
Some rumors indicate that the company might release iPad mini 2 and iPad 5 at the same event. However, the company has hosted 2 separate events for the release of its iPads and iPhones, the tablets might appear at a later date.
The Walmart has reduced the price of 16GB iPhone 5 to $98 on a new 2 year contract or eligible upgrades on the AT and T, Sprint and Verizon. The handset had a price of $128.
The iPhone 4S, that carried a price of $89, has now seen a reduction of $50. The customers can buy a new iPhone 4S for only $39 on a new 2 year contract or eligible contract from the AT&T. Sprint and Verizon.
The retailer has cut the prices of 10 inch iPads by $50. 16GB Wi-Fi only version of iPad 4 with the retina display is selling for $449, down from the $499. The iPad 2, that was priced at $399, now has a price of $349. Both white and black color options are accessible with the latest price reduction.
Unfortunately, the customers who are looking to purchase iPad mini won’t see a price reduction for tablet at all. The retailer is still marketing 16GB Wi-Fi variant of iPad mini for only $329.
Other retailers such as RadioShack and Best Buy have offers on the iDevices, but the Walmart Apple’s product offer, by comparison, is recently the finest deal you can find in the United Nations.
With the impending release of the iPad 5 and iPhone 5, will you purchase the current iPads and iPhones or wait for the next generation devices to release?
iOS 7 beta 5 Drops With Revamped Control Center, Messages and Settings
The Apple stepped up its iOS 7 launch schedule this week, releasing beta 5 to the developers a short 8 days after beta 4. Categorized build 11A4449a, the latest version of the Apple’s mobile operating system comes with the overhauled settings app with a nifty colored icon as seen in the screenshot posted at the MacRumors:
Other features comprise a new control center setting that lets the feature to be turned off while in the apps. This stops control center from being inadvertently invoked when dragging up from the bottom in the app. Many people had some problems with the control center conflicting with buttons and controls located along the lower edge of the app’s UI.
The problem is that the beta 5’s control center implementation uses the all or nothing approach. The new ‘access within apps’ slider turns off control center for the all apps, that is not ideal. It would be good if control center setting allowed you to blacklist the apps that conflicted with feature. Or otherwise, you might whitelist apps that you wanted control center to work with.
Other features comprise new phone icons, an updated power off slider, banner notification (pull-down behavior), new on/off toggles in accessibility settings and a new Twitter icon. Changes are being followed on the MacRumors and its forums.
The Roundup Of iPad Cases; Avoid Raining & Sunshine
What do leather, suede, and high-tech plastic have in common? All these are featured in this roundup of iPad cases. That roundup comprises a case which harnesses the power of the sun.
Targus
The Slim Case ($49; iPad 2, 3 & 4) is made from the high-end, textured material that’s water and stain resistant and gives improved grip. A soft interior protects your hardware from scratches and bumps. The front cover of the case, that is well compatible with the iPad’s magnetic wake/sleep feature, flips around to double as typing and viewing stand at different angles in the landscape orientation.
Available in pink, white, orange, red, blue, black or grey. It also sports a stylus holder.
iBackFlip
The TabKeeper 360 ($55; all iPad models) comes with a convenient strap and can be rapidly converted from a carrying bag to sling style shoulder bag, letting you use your iPad while you are on the go without having to physically detach from it.
Made from a weather resistant ripstop material and featuring waterproof zippers, the case provides plenty of storage for cables, papers, and accessories.
Higher Ground
The Protex ($40; iPad 2, 3, & 4) sports an ergonomic x-strap which lets you grasp and transport your iPad with the single hand.
The case’s embossed front bevel protects your tablet’s screen from inadvertent scratches and drops, while the front facing sound channels redirect audio toward you for the louder volume.
Gumdrop Cases
The Drop Tech Series Sleeve ($25; iPad 2, 3, & 4) gives the company’s trademark defensive capabilities in a cozy package which protects your tablet with the shock absorbing corners and a generously-textured, padded exterior.
The case comes in blue with black accents, comes with a convenient zipper which keeps your hardware safe during transport. There is also a room for cable and for some other accessories.
Griffin Technology
The Slim Folio ($40; iPad mini) is one piece folio case with a pebble texture exterior and a soft, suede interior for the mix of style and protection.
The front cover of the case, that comes in 4 different variants, doubles as a typing or a viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Etsy
If you are up for some handmade goods, the Golden Honey Suede ($70; all iPad models) is made to order based on your choice of color and materials.
Moreover, the case keeps your tablet safely encased in the soft suede, with a convenient clasp closure which confirms that the iPad will not slip out while on the go.
Coach
The Legacy Clutch ($168; all iPad models) is made from glove tanned leather and features a cozy wrist strap to confirm that you never lose the sight of your tablet.
The case features a turn lock pocket that is located on the outside and there are 3 credit card pockets protected by a zip-top closure, you’ve now plenty of space to carry anything you need in one high class package.
The Roundup Of iPhone Cases; Sophisticated
This week the roundup of iPhone cases brings some sophisticated cases that have been made in order to give your iPhone a very unique and fashionable look.
Targus
The SafePort ($35; iPhone 5) is made from sturdy polycarbonate to give superior protection and safety, with a shock absorbing silicone lining and a screen protector ( transparent and reaplicable) which keeps the screen of your iPhone safe without affecting the touch interface.
The case comes in black, with dust repellent filters over the headphone and dock connector ports.
Spigen SGP
The Neo Hybrid ($30; iPhone 5) gets a minimalist approach to the protection, covering your handset’s back and sides with simple and shock absorbing shell that provides a better grip.
Comes in red with a black, teal, metal, grey or yellow frame.
Rockflowerpaper
The Crete Blue (price unavailable; iPhone 4, 4S & 5) gets a splash of fashion sense to your iPhone, with an embossed pattern that improves grip while allowing the iPhone to slip easily in & out of your pocket.
The Crete Blue’s matte finish helps to keep fingerprints and smudges at bay, and high quality packaging makes it a fabulous gift for the loved one.
PureGear
The Retro Gaming Collection ($30; iPhone 5) comes with a set of vintage games which will get you right back to your childhood.
And each case sports a different kind of game and a distinctive color combination. And of course, it keeps your handset secure from the travails of daily life.
iLuv
The Camera Case ($45; iPhone 5) is made from the best synthetic leather and shaped to look like a vintage camera case.
The case comes with a carrying strap and a suede interior which keeps your handset safe and sound. Plus, the hollow area which simulates the presence of a lens doubles, makes it more attractive.
Diff
The PhoGo ($35; iPhone 5) lets you get your photos in a more innovative way as it features a built-in mount that can easily fit any standard tripod. The case comes in a variety of beautiful textures and colors, including grey, black, red, purple, or steel.
CrowdCases
The Army Fatigue ($30; iPhone 4, 4S & 5) is made from sturdy, tough polycarbonate which keeps your handset safe during daily use.
This nifty case sports a military camo motif, and it is perfect if you like to hunt, or if you want to show your support for the troops.
Belkin
The Lego Builder ($40; iPhone 5) is a nifty case on which you can make Lego models. The hard shell back sports familiar dimples which fit standard Lego bricks.
Naturally, the Builder also gives solid protection, thanks to the full wraparound frame which keeps the edges of your handset safe from scratches and dents.
