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WELCOME TO APPS MAGAZINE
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The team recommends
apps@imagine-publishing.co.uk
Give you and your device a New
Years upgrade. Whether youre
looking to shed a bit of winter weight
(page 30), save yourself money (page
42), or take up a new hobby, from
baking (page 9) to blogging (page 22),
we have you covered this issue.
Featuring mobile 3D printing and
augmented reality, our Next Generation
Apps guide (page 14) is ideal for anyone
looking to update their home screen for
2014. For all you iPhoneographers out
there, we showcase the 25 photo apps
that could be the next Instagram (page
18). For the gamers, we compare the
mobile downloads for PlayStation 4 and
Xbox One and crown one the second-
screen console king (page 6).
Dont forget to enter our
competition this month (page
10) to be in with the chance
of winning a SteelSeries
Siberia Elite gaming headset
worth over 160!
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STEPHEN ASHBY
Contributor
Knocks (page 34)
simple setup is great,
but the real thrill
comes from opening your
password-locked Mac with a
simple tap on your phone. Its
fast, fun and easy to use.
NICK JONES
Editor in Chief
Do you need an
expensive dual-lens
camera to take 3D
photos? Not anymore: there
is now an iPhone app for that
(page 23). The results have to
be Seene to be believed.
VICTORIA RICHARDS
Sub Editor
Now is your chance
to dabble in the Dark
Side! Tiny Death Star
(page 24) is a management sim
that allows you to experience
the Star Wars universe in
perfect pixel form.
JACK PARSONS
Deputy Editor
Temple Run meets the
Large Hadron Collider
in Boson X (page 40).
More than just another endless
runner, its mix of fast-paced
fun and subatomic style quickly
becomes addictive.
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iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1
BOSON X
iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | 1.49/ $1.99 | v1.0.2.6
KNOCK
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.2
TINY DEATH STAR
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1.2
WELCOME
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CONTENTS
340 APP REVIEWS
ENTERTAINMENT 19 APPS
026 Top DJ
turnable apps
Remix music like a pro
027 100 Cult Films
The British Film Institutes
guide to the best of cinema
028 Wall of Sound
Play your music library via
a wall of album covers
029 Justin.tv
View live video streams
from around the globe
GAMES 19 APPS
038 Best war games
Plan your strategy and emerge
victorious in these top games
039 Rayman
Fiesta Run
Rayman is back with new
levels, but the same formula
040 Boson X
A quantum leap forward for
the infinite runner
040 Pandemic
Save the world from a plague
EVERYDAY 19 APPS
030 Count calories
with apps
Keep track of what you eat
031 Cine Lumi
Add effects to your videos
032 Turn Taker
A cute app to teach users
how to share
032 John Lennon: The
Bermuda Tapes
An interactive history
WORK 14 APPS
034 Knock (to unlock)
Unlock your Mac with a quick
tap on your iPhone
035 Fantastical 2
This could be the best
calendar app to date
035 Gneo
A minimalist to-do manager
with some surprises in store
FREE 19 APPS
022 Write a blog
Keep an online diary on the go
with these free downloads
023 Seene
Create amazing 3D images
with your iPhone
024 Tiny Death Star
Thats no moon its a space
station management sim!
024 The Hunting
The first interactive zombie
movie shot on iPhone
Turn straight to page 44
25 SNAPPY
PHOTO APPS
DISCOVER THE NEW INSTAGRAM
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WRITE A BLOG
22
APPS
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CONTENTS
HOW WE REVIEW
OPERATING SYSTEM
Certain apps only work on specifc
operating systems, check your device
meets the specifcations here.
FORMAT
Some apps are very specifc to iPhone
or iPad, however if listed with a plus
symbol, apps will work on both devices.
PRICE
We list the most
up-to-date price
possible, but
check the App
Store before
purchasing. Free
apps may still
include in-app
purchases.
VERSION
We always reviewthe latest versions of
apps when going to press, but bear in
mind issues we outline maybe fxed in
updated versions.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v4.5.2
Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v4.6.3
TOP DJ TURNTABLE APPS
26
BEST WAR GAMES
38
LOSE WEIGHT
WITH APPS
30
006 PS4 and Xbox One
apps compared
Can the console kings adapt to
second-screen gaming?
008 Win! SteelSeries
Siberia Elite
gaming headset
Wrap your ears round these
surround sound headphones
009 How to bake
a cake
Master mixing, baking and
decorating a cake
010 Q&A
James Cuda paints a picture of
Procreate 2s new features
011 My home screen
Off on a trip? These are the apps
youll need to pack
012 Gear roundup
The must-have accessories for
your smartphone and tablet
042 Store the songs you
find on the internet
Use Songdrop to pull in music and
video from YouTube and Soundcloud
to create the perfect playlist
PLUS
LEARN MORE
ABOUT YOUR APPS!
UPGRADE YOUR
HOME SCREEN
FOR 2014
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WHICH NEXT-GEN CONSOLE HAS
THE BEST SECOND-SCREEN APP?
PS4 AND XBOX ONE COMPANION APPS COMPARED
PS4 VS XBOX ONE
While a great deal of the conversation around
the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
has been about the graphics and game quality,
there is a quiet but exciting development for
both consoles with their supporting apps. The
PlayStation App and SmartGlass app for Xbox
One ofer levels of interconnection, control
and access away from your TV screen that
has never been seen before. Your smartphone
and tablet can become important tools to
controlling your console or completing a game.
The SmartGlass app was originally
attempted for Xbox 360, but relaunched for
Xbox One and since the console itself was built
with this new functionality in mind, the two
work more seamlessly and faster with each
other. Whats more, some frst-party games
such as Dead Rising 3 and Ryse: Son Of Rome
ofer companion app experiences through the
SmartGlass app, giving you access to additional
missions or just an overview of your progress
compared to your friends.
On PlayStation, much of the second-screen
excitement is centred around Sonys own
PlayStation Vita handheld device, but the new
PlayStation App is no slouch. Once connected
to your PS4, you can use it as a second-screen
mirror and remote for your dashboard. Perhaps
more interesting is the way you can use it
away from your console as a messenger,
activity feed tracker and social tool. You can
purchase games through the app too, although
it launches the web browser to do this.
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IN OUR NEXT-GEN APPS
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GET TO THE REST
All of the other key functionality of
SmartGlass can be accessed from
the menu button in the top-left
corner of the app.
PIN APPS
AND GAMES
You can save apps
and games that you
access regularly to
your home screen for
quick access.
RECENT ACTIVITY
All of your most recent activity
is saved direct to your home
page on SmartGlass, just like it
is on the Xbox Dashboard.
BUY GAMES
Unlike with SmartGlass, you
can buy games directly from
PlayStation App. It will launch
the store in a web browser, but
its still better than nothing.
SOCIAL FEATURES
Get super social through the app
by chatting with friends, liking
posts, receiving notifcations as
well as game invitations.
ACTIVITY FEED
Get all the latest activity from
your friends list right from the
front page of PlayStations
smartphone app.
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IN TOUCH
SECOND-SCREEN EXPLOSION
CONSOLE CONTROL
DESIGN
SUMMARY
OVERALLL WINNER: XBOX ONE SMARTGLASS
SOCIAL FEATURES
As a second-screen mirror, you can use SmartGlass
for a more immersive gaming experience, doubling
as both a remote control and a dashboard for
information. For instance, games like Dead Rising
3 can use SmartGlass as a second screen to display
maps and item location tools. You can also use
SmartGlass as a keyboard when using the Xbox Ones
built in Internet Explorer browser.
Whereas SmartGlass is targeted at gameplay, the
PlayStation App emphasises making navigation
of the PS4s broad and bold menu design a super
smooth experience. You can use either your
smartphone or tablet as a keyboard, to type out
messages and navigate the PS4 menu screen
instead of using the DualShock 4. However, it does
not ofer the same in-game support as the Xbox app.
With a dedicated section to the app for tracking your
friends and followers as well as sending out group
and single messages, the Xbox One SmartGlass app
is a great way to keep connected with your gaming
friends even when youre not on or even near your
console. On top of that, you can see the recent
achievements and game clips your friends have been
making by taking a look at their profles.
Staying connected is what the PlayStation App
excels at. By logging in with your PlayStation
Network (PSN) ID you can access your entire
trophies list, compare with friends, use the app as
a messenger service for free with anyone who also
has a PSN account, see an activity feed of your
friends latest escapades and watch live feeds they
may be broadcasting as they happen.
The SmartGlass app is pretty much a one-for-one
replication of the Xbox One dashboard, which in
turn is pretty close to the interfaces on Windows 8
PCs and Windows phones. If anything, the simplifed
design for Xbox works better. With regards to the
app, everything is colourful and bold, making it
easy to identify and it looks equally as good on a
smartphone as it does on a tablet.
An amazing extension of your Xbox One with some
really fun integration with games. The only downside
is that you cant directly access the store.
The basic app design here is a little plain, but
that means its not too complicated either. Its a
shame that the tablet and smartphone apps are
essentially identical and at present theres no native
iPad version available for iOS. That said, the PS4
menus work great on smart devices once you start
mirroring and controlling your console. It could be a
little more eye-catching though.
A proper mobile experience with access to your
full profle and queueing up downloads, but limited
interaction with games from the app.
BATTLEFIELD 4
COMMANDER
Bringing a whole new
game mode to life, you
get a top-down view of
the combat in multiplayer and
affect the action in real-time.
iPad | iOS 6.1 | Free | v.1.0
Android| OS4.0.3| Free| v1.1.0
KNACKS QUEST
Unlock gadget parts and
relics by playing this free
match-three puzzle game
on iPhone and Android that
feeds back into the PS4 game.
Use the items earned in the app
to help you on your console.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.2.1
Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.0.0
CALL OF DUTY
Access all of your
important Create-a-
Soldier customisation
options, manage your loadout
and check all of your stats.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Free | v1.0.2
Android | OS 2.3.3
| Free | v1.0.204
NEED FOR SPEED
NETWORK
Team this app up with
Need For Speed: Rivals
for stat tracking, a live
map of the game or launch
Overwatch and help or hinder
your rivals as they play.
iPhone+| iOS6.0| Free| v3.0.1
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THESE NEXT-GEN CONSOLE GAMES
HAVE ALSO LAUNCHED COMPANION APPS
XBOX ONE
SMARTGLASS
PLAYSTATION
APP
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v2.0
Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v2.0.2
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.50.0
Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.50.1
VS
PIXLR EXPRESS
Perfect for putting the
finishing touches on your
favourite photographs,
this fun photo app has nowadded
a newcollage mode to its arsenal
of editing tools.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v2.2
Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v2.2
VJAY FOR iPHONE
Along with its many
other impressive
features, this music
video creator nowsupports HD
video and has special effects
that are exclusive to iPhone 5s.
iPhone | iOS 6.0
| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.4.1
SKETCHBOOK MOBILE
An alternative to
Procreatefor smartphone
users, the app supports
an 8-megapixel canvas size.
iPhone | iOS 6.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v2.8.7
Android | OS 2.2
| 0.61/$0.99 | v2.0.4
SING! KARAOKE
Sound like youre in the
Sydney Opera House
with this apps newand
improved vocal effects.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Freemium | v3.0.4
Android | OS 4.0
| Freemium | v1.1.9
INFINITY BLADE III
The latest instalment in
this epic fantasy
franchise, it was also the
first to be optimised for 64-bit.
Nowthe stunning envionments
take on a truly dynamic feel.
iPad+ | iOS 6.0
| 4.99/$6.99 | v1.1.1
PROCREATE
The newupdate to this already extensive app
brings with it an appealing newinterface and
powerful newtools that paint in real-time.
iPad | iOS 7.0 | 3.99/$5.99 | v2.0.1
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The iPad illustration app
Procreate has had a major
update, dubbed Procreate 2,
bringing a new visual design
and additional drawing,
layering, and transformation
tools. The app also includes
support for the 64-bit A7 processors found on
the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, as
well as a new ultra high-defnition 4K canvas.
Procreates co-founder James Cuda explains the
features and answers the age-old question of
iPad art whether or not to use a stylus.
How diferent is Procreate 2 from the
original ofering?
Even though Procreate 2 feels familiar, its very
diferent from the original. The interface has
been completely redesigned to match the new
iOS 7 aesthetic. The update also has a heap of
new features like a completely new gesture-
driven gallery, 64-bit support and, of course,
graphics-accelerated flters and adjustments.
Its almost an entirely new app.
How does the new 64-bit performance
improve the user experience?
Generally 64-bit technology provides little
beneft to most apps. Where 64-bit benefts
users is in high-performance software which
is great news for us. 64-bit tech has improved
load times almost everywhere, decreased
delays when switching tools and reloading
documents. Weve actually seen improvements
to responsiveness across the entire app.
What are the benefts of the new real-time
flters and upgraded efects?
As artists, we need tools that not only keep
up with us, but have the ability to blend
seamlessly into our natural workfow. By
unlocking the power in the iPad GPU, we can
render efects like Gaussian blur as fast as
you can slide across the screen. Curves can
be manipulated directly on the screen, which
not only allow for precision adjustments, but
also foster moments of serendipity. Real-time
efects turn out to be a beautifully natural
and ef cient way to work.
Is Procreate 2 accessible to everyone or is it
just a specialist tool for professionals?
We designed Procreate frst and foremost for
the creative professional. But good design isnt
limited by demographic. When something is
well designed, almost anyone can pick it up.
We poured our heart and soul into Procreate
in the hope that it would be accessible to
both professionals and consumers, and I think
Procreate 2 is getting close to that goal.
Would you ever consider a version of
Procreate for iPhone or Android tablet?
The iPhone is interesting, but I question
the value of a high-performance creative
application on a phone. I think capturing
detailed ideas on phone is interesting though.
Android is also interesting, but device and OEM
fragmentation is a real barrier for us.
Given the extent of the update, were you
tempted to launch it as a separate app?
Procreate 2 was very close to being a paid
update. The traditional software market
dictates paid updates are necessary for
growth, which has a measure of truth to it. But
were not in a traditional software market. The
App Store is still young, and rather than try and
extract money from existing Procreate artists,
were interested in fnding compelling ways to
inspire new artists to experience Procreate.
Steve Jobs said of tablet design: As soon as
you have a stylus, youre dead. Do you to
paint with your fngers or with a stylus?
Stylus unequivocally stylus. For the majority
of tasks he was right, a stylus is unnecessary.
When it comes to creative software however,
he was wrong. A stylus is an absolute necessity.
05 APPS WITH A 64-BIT ARCHITECTURE UPDATE
Procreate
co-founder James
Cuda paints a
picture of how the
digital canvas new
features will beneft
both professional
and novice creatives
UPGRADE YOUR
ARTWORK
AS ARTISTS, WE NEED TOOLS THAT NOT ONLY KEEP UP
WITH US, BUT BLEND INTO OUR NATURAL WORKFLOW
ABOVE Create stunning masterpieces
with the extensive tools in Procreate
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1. Before you bake
Why not envision what your
cake will look like virtually?
The My Cake Shop game lets
you select a cake shape, mix
the ingredients, bake it, then
decorate it. Add a message
and share with friends.
4. Prepare
ingredients
Helpfully, any ingredients
you dont have to hand can
be ticked and then added to
a shopping list, which can be
emailed. Once youre ready,
its time to make a cake
2. Get creative
As well as being fun, playing
My Cake Shop gives an
overview of the processes
involved in creating a real
cake. It also enables you to
experiment with various
shapes and decorations too.
5. Lets get mixing
Follow the instructions
in the recipe to mix the
ingredients, pour the
mixture into a cake tin and
place it in a preheated oven.
The apps built-in timer is
particularly useful here.
3. Find a recipe
Theres a larder-full of recipe
apps available, including
some dedicated to cakes. We
opted for BBC Good Food for
its Cake Cookbook (available
via in-app purchase) full of
expert recipes.
6. Add decorations
Cake decoration is an art.
The Sweet Dreams Cake App
ofers tutorials with videos
to demonstrate techniques.
Its handy calculator tells
you how much icing you
may need as well.
Final thought
No matter how much guidance apps can ofer
you, baking a good cake requires practice. Still,
the detailed recipe available in apps should help
as long as you avoid spilling cake mix on your
device! At the very least, theyll provide the
motivation to get you into the kitchen and start
baking, while the decorating app we used will
inspire you to be more creative.
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IN TOUCH
BAKE A CAKE
HOW TO
TOP DOWNLOADS TO MASTER MIXING, BAKING AND DECORATING A CAKE
MY CAKE SHOP HD
(AKA CAKE MAKER SHOP)
Bake a virtual cake by mixing ingredients,
bunging it in the oven for a few seconds
and then decorating it. Good fun.
iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Freemium | v1.3
Android | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v1.8
BBC GOOD FOOD
The app is polished, if a little buggy. The
main downside is that extra recipe packs
costs 1.49/$1.99 in-app, when you could
get the content for free via the BBCs website.
iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Freemium | v1.8.0
Android | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v1.9.1
SWEET DREAMS CAKE APP
While streamed, the well-shot tutorial
videos ofer top advice on cake
decorating. Theres also a very handy
ingredients calculator as well.
iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | 2.99/$4.99 | v1.0
APPS USED
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COMPETITION
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Elite gaming headset. The highest-quality SteelSeries
headset to date, the Siberia Elite is equipped with Dolby
7.1 surround sound and has a retractable, noise-cancelling
microphone to chat with friends during multiplayer battles.
Designed for hours of entertainment, the headset is
ftted with extra-large memory foam cushions, so they
adjust to your ears perfectly. Dials on the earcups power
the Siberia Elites audio and microphone-mute controls. For
added personalisation, the colour of the Tron-like glowing
rings on the sides of the headphones can be adjusted to
radiate any one of 16.8 million shades with a few swipes.
With more and more console-quality games now available
on iPhone, iPad and Android, the Siberia Elite over-ear
headphones are compatible with smartphone and tablet as
well as PC and Mac thanks to a swappable cable system.
Thanks to our friends at SteelSeries, one lucky person can
win a Siberia Elite gaming headset, worth 169.77, just by
answering the question below. Runners-up prizes include
a SteelSeries 9H headset worth 135.82 and three pairs of
touchscreen controllers. The 9H headset also features Dolby
surround sound and a retractable microphone, while the
controllers, worth 20, include a joystick and buttons that
attach to your screen using suction cups.
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WORLD
CLOCK PRO
ALTERNATIVE TO: CLOCK
Use the world map
or unique
comparison view
to see what the time is
anywhere on the globe
so nowyou can make
any international calls at
an hour that equally suits
both the conversations
participants.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.1
| 1.49/$1.99 | v2.4
POSTAGRAM
POSTCARDS
ALTERNATIVE TO: MAIL
Instead of emailing
loved ones,
surprise themwith
a glossy postcard based on
one of your own photos.
Create your own unique
card, purchase it, and
arrange delivery in-app.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Free | v3.2
Android | OS 2.1
| Free | v3.1.5
MINUTELY
ALTERNATIVE TO: WEATHER
Dont ever get
caught out by the
weather again. 3D
radar maps as well as
crowdsourced reports
come together to offer
users an accurate short-
termforecast for a specific
location of their choosing.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| Free | v1.1.6
Android | OS 2.2
| Free | v1.1.6.1
SPLID
ALTERNATIVE TO: PHOTOS
Got a problemwith
your hotel or
flight? Use Splid to
take and store non-
editable photos of the
situation to provide a
cast-iron virtual witness
should you need to take
the matter any further. An
invaluable app to have just
in case the worst happens.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v1
SAYHI
TRANSLATE
ALTERNATIVE TO: PHONE
Finally you can leave the
phrase book at home,
because this app will
instantly and accurately
translate your words into any
one of 41 languages/dialects
(plus extra paid-for ones). An
essential for travel abroad.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.1
| 1.49/$1.99 | v3.6.0
XE CURRENCY
ALTERNATIVE TO: STOCKS
Discover whether that
novelty sombrero youre
eyeing up really is a
bargain with this currency
converter. It supports every
world currency and even works
offline, so no need to worry
about any extra charges.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.3
| Free | v3.2.2
Android | Varies
| Free | Varies
PACKING PRO
ALTERNATIVE TO: REMINDERS
With so much to
consider, its easy to
forget some essential
items but no longer! With
Packing Pro you can create a
packing list, filterable by person/
bag, fromover 800 items and
sync it via iCloud to share it with
friends or family who are
travelling with you. Brilliant.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| 1.99/$2.99 | v9.1
GOGOBOT
ALTERNATIVE TO: MESSAGES
Get other travellers
inside tips on the coolest
places to go for over
60,000 destinations worldwide
with this crowdsourced travel
guide. You can also book a hotel
on the go through the app, so
youll never be caught out.
iPhone | iOS 6.0
| Free | v2.7.1
Android | OS 2.2
| Free | v1.6.1
SPHERE
360 CAMERA
ALTERNATIVE TO: CAMERA
Normal photos are a bit
flat, so capture the
whole scene in a 360
degree panoramic sphere. Plus,
explore those taken by other
users, wherever you are.
iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| Free | v3.3.2
Android | OS 4.0.3
| Free | v1.34
TRAVELPOD
ALTERNATIVE TO: NOTES
Blog about the places you visit,
adding photos and videos, to
share your exploits with friends
and family. Handily, the app still works
when you have no Wi-Fi access. Nowit
has never been easier to showoff your
travels to those following back home.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.2.3
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Going on holiday or even a
business trip can be a stressful
experience. Did you remember
to pack everything youll need?
Theres an app for that. You can
also leave behind your copies of
the phrase book and travel guide
weve got that covered too. Other
apps here will help you to fnd the
best places to visit, capture and
share your adventures, and make
the most out of your trip away, all
from the palm of your hand.
MY HOME SCREEN
THE TRAVELLER
OFF ON A TRIP? THESE ARE THE APPS YOULL NEED TO PACK
THESE APPS WILL HELP YOU FIND THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT,
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BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS
SPEAKER
Standing at just 2.6-inches
high, this cylindrical speaker
is an ideal size and weight for
taking to parties. Pumping
out sound with two 2.2-Watt
speakers, its miniature size
doesnt mean it cant bring
the noise, but the catch is
that it doesnt last particularly
long. Connecting a cable via
an audio jack boasts fve
hours playback, while the nice
addition of a microSD slot will
give Android users four hours
of fun. But connecting to your
device via Bluetooth will wear
out this little speakers juice
in just two hours.
40.00 | Veho |
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LUMOBACK
With back problems a
common problem for tech
users, many are looking
for a solution to ease the
symptoms. LUMOback is a
new wearable sensor that
measures your posture and
gently vibrates when you
slouch. Working with a free
app for iOS and Android, it
displays your posture with
a cute stickman avatar
and provides a real-time
read out of how long you
spend sitting, walking and
sleeping. From calibrating it
to match your body shape
to interpreting the data,
LUMOback is incredibly easy
to use although, despite
trying out diferent iPhones,
we did have problems setting
up the Bluetooth connection.
129.95/$149.95 |
LUMO Body Tech |
lumoback.com
CAPE FOR
iPAD AIR
Described by the
manufacturer as the
superhero of tablet
protection, the Capes main
strength is that it provides
a water-resistant hard case
for your brand-new iPad Air
that weighs next to nothing.
Beyond that, it ofers quite
ordinary features your
tablet snaps into the hard-
shell backs grips for secure
hold, while leaving easy
access to ports and control
buttons, and the front can
be folded into a stand for
typing or relaxing to watch a
flm. The Cape comes in blue,
black, berry and grey and
versions are also available for
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and
Galaxy Note 8.0.
29.99/$40.00 | stm |
stmbags.com
STRIKELINE PRO
RETRACTABLE
CHARGE & SYNC
CABLE
Say goodbye to all those
irritating tangled wires
thanks to the StrikeLine
Pro cable, which extends to
three feet with a gentle tug
and retracts into a compact
coil when youre not using
it. Fitted with a lightning
cable and USB connector,
the StrikeLinke Pro will work
with the latest generation
iPhones, iPads and iPods for
both boosting your battery
and syncing fles. The only
downside is that you must
pull on both ends of the
cable at the same time or the
mechanism will jam.
24.99/$29.95 | Scosche |
Scosche.com
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YOUR MOBILE
DEVICE WITH THESE
CUTTING-EDGE
RELEASES
FOR 2014
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KNOCK (TO UNLOCK)
An ideal download for those of
you who have really embraced
the Apple ecosystem, Knock
provides a unique password for
your Mac. As its name suggests,
you simply have to knock on
your iPhone screen to unlock
your desktop computer. You
dont even have to open the
app to use the function,
so you can use it without
taking your iPhone out of
your pocket. See page 35
for a more in-depth review
of howKnock works with
your Mac as a simple but
secure password solution.
iPhone | iOS 7.0 |
2.49/$3.99
EVERCOPY
If you find yourself
copying and pasting lots of
information, then Evercopy is
for you. This app allows you to back up
everything you copy as well as paste
quickly between iPhone, iPad and
your desktop. Powered by Dropbox
cloud storage, Evercopy is perfect
for sharing links, phone numbers and
short notes rather than large files,
with instant syncing between devices.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
IMPOSSIBLE.
Need a lift to work or someone
to walk the dog? Submit your
wish and the app will display
it to other users who might be able to
help. With backing fromWikipedia
creator Jimmy Wales and others at
Google, this social network is designed
for people to do favours for one
another, free of charge.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
IFTTT
Teach your iPhone to automate
simple tasks between online
services, such as instantly
backing up your photos on Facebook
to Dropbox. While this might seem
quite technical, the interface makes
it incredibly easy, just select options
froma list to see what combining
different apps will produce. To make
it even simpler, you can select
recipes that other users have made
within the apps social network.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
REFERENCEME
Something for the
students, ReferenceME
makes it easy to create
bibliographies and footnotes.
Simply scan the barcode on the
back of your book and the app will
instantly render the title, author,
publisher and other details for your
essay. For added customisation, a
simple slider makes it easy to switch
between Oxford, Harvard and other
referencing styles. A brilliant solution.
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
TIME
SAVING
TOOLS
iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free
Want to see the world, but
are lacking the time? Airbnb
specialises in last-minute and
short-term getaways around the world,
from sofa-surfng in Tokyo to renting
castles in rural Ireland. The stylish app
allows travellers to make an informed
decision before booking by reading
other users reviews and chatting
with hoteliers directly. A geo-location
feature also allows you to fnd nearby
places to stay ideal for backpacking.
iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium | v2.1.5
NARRATO
AIRBNB
Between Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram, live-blogging your
life in 140 characters or less is
now commonplace. Narratos
LifeStream provides a single platform to
share your thoughts across all the major
social networks (though not Google+), and is
photo-driven so as to look great on iPad while
remaining streamlined enough for iPhone.
However, Narrato is more than just a
replacement for the now-defunct Tweetdeck,
its also designed to act as a personal journal
to record your thoughts and feelings and
you can curate entries by topic and location.
Signifcantly, while Narrato might seem like
panoptic invasion of your privacy, its default
setting is not to share your content with
anyone. You can pick and choose what you
share with the rest of the world while recording
the important moments in your life just for you.
The catch is that you are limited to 60MB per
month before you have to subscribe. Though
this should be enough data for most users to
avoid paying out, power users should be aware.
It provides a single platform to share your
thoughts across social networks
LEFT
Narrato
provides a
platform to
share your
life events
across social
networks
RIGHT Like Twitter for travellers,
discover last-minute holidays
3D PRINT
MODELS FROM
YOUR iPAD
Sculpt fantastic characters and add
colours on your device, before having
it printed out and sent to you.
123D
CREATURE
iPad | iOS
6.0 | Free
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ANGRY BIRDS GO
While, strictly speaking, there
is nothing cutting-edge about
another Angry Birds, this new
release is testament to the rise of
mobile-only gaming franchises.
Essentially a Mario Kart knock-off, the
3D graphics are a major step forward
for the brand and the mixture of race
modes offers hours of fun. You can
also buy telepods in real-life toyshops
to add extra characters in the game.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
Android | OS 2.3 | Freemium
HATCH
Taking the virtual pet to the
next level, you can stroke,
squeeze and play with your
adorable little monster known as a
Fugu in Hatch. Your Fugu will also
dance along to your iTunes music and
can appear in your photos. Designed
for all ages, parents should be aware
that buying gifts for your Fugu can
require spending real money.
iPhone | iOS 6.1 | 1.49/1.99
STRATA
The goal of Strata is to
strategically layer coloured
ribbons to match a pattern.
While it might take some practice
to sequence your moves
properly, over time patterns
emerge and your tactics may
evolve but Strata will keep
you busy with increasingly
more difficult puzzles.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.3|
1.99/$2.99
Android | OS 2.0.1 |
1.86/2.99
DEVICE 6
Another brainteaser, but
one built on solving a spy
thriller as much as a puzzle,
you have to help Anna when she
wakes up in the tower of a castle on
an isolated island. The twist is that
while the words of the story spell out
on the page, they transforminto a
map to explore. It will take multiple
attempts to unravel this mystery.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.3| 1.99/$2.99
Android | OS 2.0.1 | 1.86/2.99
CALL OF DUTY:
STRIKE TEAM
An original mobile game from
the PlayStation and Xbox
favourite, Call Of Duty: Strike
Teammixes first-person shooting with
birds-eye-viewstrategy. Take control
and customise a teamto take down an
unknown terrorist menace in 3D
battlegrounds around the world. This
game sadly lacks online multiplayer
battles, but you can compete against
your friends to top scoreboards.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 |
4.99/$6.99
Android | OS 4.0 |
4.33/$6.99
GREAT
NEW
GAMES
iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free
iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free
Android | OS 2.3.3 | Free
SLEEVENOTE
Say goodbye to dull playlists
with Sleevenote for iPhone
and iPad. While iTunes has
transformed where, when
and how we listen to music, one of the
casualties of the digital music revolution
was album cover artwork. Whereas before
music lovers had been able to pour over
iconic cover art, the Spotify generation
has been left to navigate plain white
menu screens to fnd tracks, with iconic
album covers relegated to screensavers.
Sleevenote solves this problem with
a library of interactive back covers for
albums. Working as a player for your
iTunes music collection, you can view
the liner notes for all of your favourite
artists. The app also works with iTunes
Match so you can discover new sounds.
As well as being able to view fullscreen
artwork, you tap at the names of tracks
to play them instantly. Easier than
fipping through vinyl to fnd the track you
want, you can swipe through artwork in
alphabetical order or pinch to zoom out
and view all of your music on a grid.
Debuted at the launch
event, Nike+ Move is a
ftness app exclusively
for the iPhone 5s.
It harnesses the new iPhones
M7 motion-sensing coprocessor,
which can provide more reliable
and accurate movement data.
Nike+ Move then converts your
movement, whether its jogging
in the park or sat at your desk all
day, into NikeFuel points. The
challenge is to beat your daily
score as well as competing against
friends to stay in shape.
While Line
is being
touted as
the next big instant
messenger, with
over 100 million
global downloads,
another Asian app
is hot on its heels.
Maaii ofers a similar
service with free
calls and the option to express yourself with
stickers in text messages, but also incorporates
multimedia features, such as sharing Snapchat-
like disappearing photos and the option to
embed YouTube videos in conversations.
MAAII: FREE
CALLS &
MESSAGES
NIKE+ MOVE
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
WATCH
CONSOLE GAMES
ANYWHERE
A top app for hardcore gamers, watch
gameplay from desktop and consoles
and chat with other users on TwitchTV.
iPad+ | iOS
5.0 | Free
Android | OS
4.0 | Free
TWITCHTV
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OCEANHORN
iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | 5.99/$8.99
Set sail and embark on a console-
quality adventure to fght sea
monsters and fnd your missing
father in Oceanhorn. Swashbuckle
your way across the islands of the Uncharted
Seas, a mixture of sunkissed beaches and deep,
dark dungeons, flled with dangers, puzzles and
secrets. With a combination of hack-and-slash
battles and brainteasers to solve, comparisons
have been made to Nintendos Legend of Zelda
series. However, keen-eared gamers might also
think it sounds like Final Fantasy, as the award-
winning composer for the franchise Nobou
Uematsu created the soundtrack, which is a
testament to this mobile games quality.
With multiple islands to explore, Oceanhorn
ofers over ten hours worth of gameplay set in
a lush landscape of beautifully rendered visuals.
The story is perhaps a little trite, but endearing
cut-scenes and strong voice acting make up for
this. The pricetag will discourage some potential
downloaders, but 5.99/$8.99 is the only price
you will ever have to pay for the game, with no
hidden or additional in-app purchases to buy
weapons or upgrade your armour.
For a long time, Imgur was just used
as the image dump for sharing funny
photos and internet memes on Reddit.
However, with the launch of its own mobile app,
Imgur is cultivating its own community. After all,
why navigate sub-menus and comment sections
when you can get to straight to the galleries of
Grumpy Cat? A great way to waste time.
A top download for
culture vultures, Artsy
features more than
60,000 artworks
from leading contemporary
galleries, arts fairs and museums
around the world, with more
being added every day. While you
sadly cant enjoy Artsy on the
iPads big screen, you can zoom
in to view intricate details such
as brushstrokes. If you have can
afford it, select artworks can be
purchased in-app as well.
IMGUR
ARTSY
Oceanhorn ofers over ten hours worth of gameplay set in a
lush landscape of beautifully rendered visuals
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free
Android | OS 2.3 | Free
BLIPPAR
This award-winning
augmented reality app
brings photos to life in
everything frommagazines to
adverts, even allowing you to
interact with items in shopping
catalogues. Scan a page where
you see the Blippar logo (its
identical to the app icon)
with your phone to trigger
animated elements, such as
moving images and even
exclusive music tracks.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free
Android | OS 2.3.3 | Free
PRISMATIC: ALWAYS
INTERESTING
Discover news stories
you didnt even know
you were interested in.
Prismatic learns about your
interests by connecting to your
social networks and using your
GPS location. Articles fill the
screen and menu options only
appear when you long-press the
screen. To ensure it stays
interesting, articles youve read
are instantly replaced.
iPhone | iOS 6.1 | Free
GIMBAL
For a mixture of both
navigation and
narration, try Gimbal.
This travel app is packed with
short stories that are set in
cities all over the world, which
you can listen to as audio
recording and followon maps,
either as you explore themin
real life or imagine themat
home. Thi is a great app for
spicing up the grind of the daily
commute or perhaps enhancing
a journey abroad.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
PEEKSTER
Another app attempting
to reinvigorate print
media, Peekster is ideal
for sharing newspaper stories
with friends online. Simply point
your camera at a newspaper
article and tap to perfectly
render it as a digital news story,
which you can bookmark for
later or share across your social
networks. Currently this app
only works with a fewselect
newspapers, but it has plenty of
potential to grow.
iPhone | iOS 6.1 | Freemium
WATTPAD
eBOOK READER
Featuring over 20 million
free eBooks and short
stories, this app is
packed with both classic authors
that are nowout of copyright as
well as original stories by new
authors. A hub for fan fiction,
the quality of writing does
range, but there is no denying
this is an unlimited resource for
avid bookworms.
iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free
Android | Varies | Free
NEW WAYS TO READ
RIGHT Discover funny
photos and internet
memes with Imgur
ABOVE Oceanhorn has been
compared to Legend of Zelda
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GET THE LOWDOWN ON THE MUST-HAVE
PHOTO CAPTURE, EDITING AND SHARING APPS
25 SNAPPY
PHOTO APPS
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25 SNAPPY PHOTO APPS
FACETUNE
Does the thought of using
Photoshop to touch up your
images leave you in a cold
sweat? If so, download Facetune. Its
an intuitive and powerful image editor
that provides you with the tools to
achieve magazine-style results on
portrait images. Touch problemareas
fromremoving skin blemishes to
whitening teeth - to get the precise
results that you want.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | 1.99/$2.99
SNAPSEED
Let your fingers do the editing
with Snapseed, one of the
most popular photo-editing
apps available for iPhone and Android.
Its a hugely powerful app that places
the editing controls literally at your
fingertips. You swipe up and down to
choose the edit that you want to make
and then swipe left and right to
control the level of adjustment. Simply
unbeatable as a free offering.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free
Android | OS 4.0 | Free
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
EXPRESS
Adobe has designed and
released a compact version of
its popular photo-editing app
for both iOS and Android devices. Its
not as powerful as its big brother, but
it still packs a punch with editing tools
such as Auto-Fix and a host of slick
colour-correction options. If youre
looking to edit panoramas or high-
quality images, Photoshop Express can
render these with ease.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | Freemium
Android | OS 1.5 | Freemium
AFTERLIGHT
If youre looking to quickly and
easily create stunning images,
look no further than Afterlight.
With a cleanly designed interface,
Afterlight offers a straightforward,
logical workflow. Combine this with
unique filters such as Light Leaks and
ample colour-correction tools, and you
can get really creative with your
favourite images, transforming them
in just a fewminutes.
iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99
MEXTURES
Mextures is a one-of-a-kind
app that boasts many similar
features and tools to the
majority of the photo-editing apps
available, such as filters, stickers and
text. It also has beautiful textures and
packs to unleash your creativity.
However, it differentiates itself by
having a non-destructive workflow,
meaning that you can always remove
any edit you made, no matter when
you made the change.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | 1.49/$1.99
ESSENTIAL
EDITING
APPS
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
Loom ofers a slick solution
for storing photos across
multiple devices so you can
keep your precious digital memories
safe. Sync and manage photos from
your computer and devices in one place
think of Loom as being your own
private, infnite Camera Roll. Its easy
to use and ofers 4GB of free storage
to get you started. Add in an intuitive
design and particularly good-looking
interface and Loom is sure-fre winner.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
Android | OS 4.0 | Freemium
VSCO CAM
LOOM
VSCO Cam combines all aspects of
photography into one app and
if you think thats great, its also
really easy to use, meaning that
you can create stunning and professional-
looking images in just a few minutes.
VSCO Cams interface is simple and clutter-
free. You can navigate around the app
intuitively using the sliding sidebar activated
from the left-hand side of the screen and
clearly identifable icons when youre browsing
around the individual sections.
You can also capture images and edit
them natively from within VSCO Cam. Control
exposure and the focus of your image before
youve even captured the photo by pinching
outwards on the camera screen. The editing
process allows you to control and adjust all
aspects of the image, including contrast,
temperature and exposure. It also ofers a wide
variety of gorgeous flters and efects that you
can layer over your image to give it that extra
impact. If the free ones arent enough, you can
purchase more for a small fee within the app.
Once youve fnished capturing and editing
your photo masterpiece, you can easily share
them with your friends and upload them across
all of your social network pages.
VSCO ofers a wide variety of gorgeous flters
and efects that you can layer over your image
LEFT VSCO
enables you
to control
every aspect
of your photo
LEFT Loom
displays stored
photos in an
attractive
stream
FXCAMERA -
PHOTOS WITH
VARIOUS EFFECTS
iPhone | iOS 5.0 |
Free
GET THE
VINTAGE LOOK
This simple app allows you to quickly
and easily capture photos that look like
they were taken using vintage lenses
and share them to Facebook.
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KANVAS
Add some fun to your
favourite images with Kanvas,
an easy-to-use app that can
transformyour images in moments.
Make your images sparkle with
stickers, text, frames and shapes to
make themstand out amongst the
crowd. With an interface that youll
intuitively master fromthe first time
you launch the app, Kanvas should be
the first port of call for any creative.
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
REPIX
Repix is your go-to app for
turning your photos into works
of art. Although like most
photo-editing apps Repix features
frames and filters, it uniquely offers
effects brushes which allowyou to
paint different effects and shapes
onto your photo. The app comes with
a basic set of free brushes, but if you
want to get really creative, youll need
to purchase more brushes in-app.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
Android | OS 4.0 | Freemium
BEAUTIFUL CAP
Beautiful Cap is a photo editor
and design studio rolled into
one. With a clean interface,
getting creative with your photos
has never been so slick. The
apps workflowis centred
around layers, allowing you to
layer on text, stickers, frames
and filters to make your photo
say something and you can
also remove the layers you dont
want anymore without having to
reset the whole image.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
PIXLR EXPRESS
Pixlr Express is perhaps one of
the most comprehensive
photo-editing apps on the
market, offering you a huge catalogue
of tools to not only edit your photos to
perfection, but to also add a creative
touch using stickers, filters and text.
The app is cleanly designed and
extremely easy to use with all the
tools accessible quickly fromthe
toolbar at the bottomof the interface.
iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
Android | OS 2.2 | Free
TANGENT
Tangent allows you to get
creative and put an artistic
stamp on your photos. Dont
have an artistic bone in your body? All
you need is some imagination and
Tangent will take care of the rest.
Start with a photo and use the toolbox
at the bottomof the app interface to
add layers of slick-looking shapes,
frames and filters. Dont like it? Tap
Retangent to start again!
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 1.49/$1.99
ADD
CREATIVE
TOUCHES
iPad | iOS 6.0 | 0.69/$0.99
iPhone | OS 7.0 | Free
BLUX CAMERA
FOR iPAD
Blux Camera is designed for the
new generation of iPadographers
people who take photos
exclusively with a tablet. The aim
of the app is to remove the need for post-
editing and enable the user to edit their photos
before theyve even captured them.
The apps interface is based around the iPad
viewfnder and the idea is that you can apply
flters and controls to what you can see on
screen without removing your hands from
either side of the iPad. Controls are activated
with a quick swipe of the fnger or thumb
from the icons either side of the screen the
controls available are professional standard
that you would fnd on most DSLR cameras.
Bluxs standout feature is a tool called
PEAR, a photographic assistant that analyses
the shooting environment and makes
recommendations regarding the optimum
settings to use that will help you to capture
the best photo possible its a really handy
tool for novice photographers.
Whether youre a novice or a professional,
Blux Camera is the one camera app you wont
want to be without as an iPad user.
Electro-pop band
Goldfrapp are
celebrating the
release of their latest
record Tales Of Us by releasing
a special photo-editing app. The
app is designed to remix your
photos by combining two photos
from your phones Photo Library
to create a double exposure.
Choose specifc photos yourself or
alternatively, shake the iPhone and
the app will randomly choose the
photos for you with great results.
If suspense and unpredictability is
your thing, download Dubble, an app
that combines social networking
with photography.
Shoot or upload a
picture from your
iPhone photo library,
and within a few
seconds Dubble
will pair that with
another photo from
another user to
create a fabulous
double exposure. It
can be a little bit hit
and miss, but the app
does occasionally
output some real
photo miracles.
DUBBLE
GOLDFRAPP
iPhone | iOS 6.1 | 0.69/$0.99
HIPSTA
HIPSTER CAM
iPhone | iOS 6.0 |
0.69/$0.99
INSTANT
CUSTOM FILTERS
No time to edit images? Let Hipsta
Hipster Cam do it for you! Hit the Hip
It button and the app will produce a
custom-made flter, just for you!
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CAMERA+
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99
On frst impressions, you could be forgiven
for thinking that Camera+ is just another
photo capture and editing app, but once
youve spent a few minutes exploring the
apps interface, youll quickly realise its quite a powerful
beast to contend with. Its hard to pick a standout feature
because there are so many, but the camera itself is a good
place to start. Camera+ builds on the iPhones built-in
Camera app, ofering DSLR-standard controls such as live
exposure, bursts, timer and a stabiliser.
One of the coolest and perhaps strongest features of
the app is Lightroom. This section ofers a whole host of
professional editing tools the most highly regarded of
which is Clarity, a tool that analyses your photo and makes
intelligent adjustments to help make your photo come to
life. You can also automatically transform the lighting and
exposure of your images with just a single tap.
If professional-looking images are your thing but
youre not sure where you should start, Camera+ should
undoubtedly be your frst port of call.
Love travelling, exploring and taking
photos? Combine your passion for all three
with Sphere. The app allows you to capture
a 360-degree, 18-megapixel image of your location
all you need to do is join the dots on screen. You
can also view spheres from other users through the
apps social network, so you can explore the world
freely without leaving your doorstep.
Flipagram ofers you a
unique way of sharing
your photos with
friends, family and
the rest of the world. Rather than
putting your photos in an album to
share online, Flipagram helps you
to create a story from your photos
and then set them to music. With
the apps simple set up as well as
an intuitive interface, you can get
started and fnished in a matter
of moments with great results.
SPHERE 360 CAMERA
FLIPAGRAM
The Lightroom
feature ofers a
host of professional
editing tools
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Freemium
Android | OS 3.0 | Freemium
iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free
Android | OS 4.0.3 | Free
FOAP
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iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
Android | OS 4.0 | Free
SEENE
Give your friends and
family a three-
dimensional look at your
life with Seene, an app that
allows you to capture stunning
3D photos and share themwith
the world. Launch the app and
capture a moment using
different angles to create your
3D seene, before easily sharing
your image with other users or
across your social networks with
just one tap. For a more in-depth
review, see page 23.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
EYEEM
EyeEmconnects users
through photography.
Capture and edit photos
with a range of filters and photo
frames within the app. Once
youre done, upload and tag
themwith words and a location
for other users to find. Based on
the photos youve posted,
EyeEmwill create a collection of
similar photos for you to flick
through, presented in an easy-
to-browse stream.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
Android | OS 2.2 | Free
CLUSTER
Cluster is reinventing
photo sharing. See
events and moments
fromevery angle by collecting
your friends photos in one
place. The app is extremely easy
to use simply choose photos
fromyour gallery and create a
newalbum. Invite people to
viewthe albumand add their
own photos and comments
using the straightforward icon-
based app interface.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free
Android | OS 4.0 | Free
BUBBLI
Bubbli is the next best
thing to actually being
somewhere. It enables
you to capture bubbles
dynamic 360-degree panoramas
complete with sound that
allowthe viewer to get an
amazing, immersive viewof the
location or event that youre
capturing. There are some
handy video guides inside the
app to help you create your own
bubbles and share themacross
your social networks.
iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
SHARE YOUR IMAGES
RIGHT Browse and
view spheres from
all around the world
RIGHT
The Clarity
tool makes
intelligent
edits to your
images
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25 SNAPPY PHOTO APPS
WRITE A BLOG
KEEP YOUR ONLINE JOURNAL UPDATED ON THE GO
WORDPRESS
Working with self-
hosted blogs as well as
those hosted on
WordPress, this app allows you
to performessential tasks such
as creating and editing posts,
sharing photos and moderating
comments. However, some
features listed are deceptive
and just link to the WordPress
site in your browser.
Many desktop features are
absent but this is still an
impressive set of tools.
BLOGGER
A popular platformfor
blogging, Blogger is a
worthwhile download
for those who already use the
service on desktop. However,
users looking to blog on the go
should think twice as the
functionality is limited compared
to WordPress, with no way to
add hyperlinks in posts, let alone
viewstats or add newpages.
A surprisingly disappointing
ofering in terms of both
design and functionality.
TUMBLR
As a service and an app,
Tumblr is more basic
than WordPress, with
fewer settings. Still, through a
mixture of Twitter-like followers
and hashtags it is a great way to
reach an audience. Posting
through the app is made easy
with large, on-screen buttons
representing Text, Photo, Link,
Video and more. A great app.
Tumblr is a wonderful and
easy way for newbie bloggers
to start out at no extra cost.
SQUARESPACE BLOG
Subscription-based
Squarespace attracts
many users with its
minimalist but highly
customisable templates. Edit
and post content to multiple
blogs, including text formatting,
image editing, post scheduling
and comments moderating.
Unfortunately there isnt a
version of Squarespace Blog for
Android, but thereis a
SquarespaceManager that offers
users very similar features.
This app has plenty
of style as well as
substance.
TINYDESK
This third-party client
for WordPress adds
some practical new
features specifically for mobile
blogging that dont exist within
the official download. Whereas
the official WordPress app
requires you to gobble up data
in order to work on your
website, Tinydesk allows you to
edit offline and create posts as
Drafts. It also has some detailed
image functions, so you can
viewyour Media Library in-app.
Designed just for
mobile, this is a
great blog manager.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Free | v3.8.5
Android | Varies
| Free | Varies
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| Free | v2.1.7.2
Android | OS 2.1
| Free | v2.1.1
iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| Free | v3.5
Android | OS 2.2
| Free | v3.5.2.03 iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1.1 iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v2.03
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FREE
01
Find a subject
Tap the Camera icon
and find a subject that
displays lots of dots on
it. The more the better!
02
Start recording
Hit the round
Record button and a
grid of four sectors will
appear to guide you.
03
Keep it steady
Move very slowly
and steadily up, down,
left and right to turn
each sector green.
04
Finish the seene
Once all sectors
have turned green, the
process is complete.
Youve made a seene!
05
Get sharing
Nows the time to
show off. Share your
3D image via Seene,
Facebook and Twitter.
HOW TO
Capture an
object in 3D
using just
the iPhone
camera
There are plenty of image-sharing apps around,
but Seene ofers a unique angle literally on
mobile photography. Using just the standard
camera on your iPhone (4S or later), this clever
software can capture 3D photos, known as seenes, that
can be viewed at various angles by tilting your device. These
images have a real wow factor, but are very simple to create.
To capture a subject, tap the Camera icon to view your
image superimposed with dots. Dots represent reference
points for the app to render the image, so the more there
are on screen the better. Tap the Record button once
youve found a subject with the most dots and a four-sector
graphic will appear on screen. It then requires a steady hand
as you move the camera smoothly and slowly up, down,
left and right around the subject to turn each sector green.
Move too suddenly and you will have to restart.
Once all four sectors have turned green, youve captured
all the required angles and the seene is saved. It can then
be shared via Seene itself (you need to create an account),
Facebook and Twitter. Each seene also has a URL that can
be pasted into an email or message and seenes can be
viewed via WebGL-enabled desktop browsers.
It does take a bit of practice to get really good results.
Textured or patterned items work best it doesnt work so
well with plain or refective surfaces and they need to be
kept very still during the capture process, which is probably
why the Seene users gallery has so many pictures of
sleeping pets! Also, its best if the subject is placed in front
of a plain background patterns tend to get distorted.
While only a very limited range of angles is captured
you cant see at all far around an object the 3D efect is
really quite impressive and youll fnd yourself compelled to
capture lots more seenes to share with others.
PROS/CONS
Easy to use and
can produce some
amazing images
Social aspect lets you
share your creations
Takes some practice
to get the best
results
Only able to capture
a limited range of
angles
CREATE AMAZING 3D IMAGES WITH YOUR iPHONE
SEENE
A unique app that, with practice, can be
used to make some truly startling 3D
images. Innovative and good fun.
iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1
ABOVE You can follow other users and
comment on images
ABOVE Use a plain background to avoid
the image being distorted
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FREE
On the short side, but a very good teaser
for a series worth keeping your eye on.
iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v1.1
THE HUNTING PART 1
The improving camera lens on
each new iPhone has meant that
the device is being used more as
flming equipment more often. The
Hunting is a project that perfectly epitomises
this idea, its an interactive, frst-person zombie
movie that has been shot entirely on iPhone.
What this has created is an incredibly
engaging experience well backed up, like any
good horror movie, by a startling soundtrack.
The premise is that you awake to fnd that
the worlds population has succumbed to a
virus that has turned them into zombies. The
suspense here is generated by the fact that youre making the decisions and controlling
the outcome of the story. This is done by using
gestures to complete actions, and tapping to
choose between multiple routes and options.
Although this app is only part one designed
to be a taste of what to expect throughout the
story there is plenty of suspense and undead-
battling to keep you engaged.
The Hunting keeps things simple in terms of
the interactions, timing everything well so that
only the key decisions are left to you, rather
than messing up the pacing of the story by
having you complete every action yourself.
What The Hunting does is give a tantalising
taste of what this series could produce in the
future. The preview of the second chapter is
absolutely terrifying, showing a lot of promise.
THE FIRST INTERACTIVE ZOMBIE MOVIE SHOT ON iPHONE
ABOVE Shot from frst-person perspective, The Hunting puts you up close with the undead
ABOVE: There are lots of decisions to
make throughout the game
Suspense is generated by the fact youre making the
descisions and controlling the outcome of the story
The fun is strong with this one, but theres
nothing particularly original here that you
havent seen before in Tiny Tower.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1
Android | OS 2.3.3 | Free | v1.1.2
STAR WARS: TINY DEATH STAR
The Star Wars juggernaut is
moving forward at light speed,
with new movies in the pipeline
and two Angry Birds games on iOS
and Android. Now a galaxy far, far away has
been given the Nimblebit treatment the team
behind Tiny Tower and Pocket Planes.
If youre familiar with these other games,
you will know what to expect. Taking orders
from Emperor Palpatine, you have to construct
your own space station, building foor after
foor of businesses to pay for it, hiring staf
and keeping products in stock as you go. But
because youre working for the Dark Side and
not Mall of America, you also manage basement
levels where you interrogate rebel spies.
If youre a fan of the movies, there are
endless in-jokes and cut-scenes starring
familiar faces rendered in 16-bit to enjoy, but
beyond that there is nothing here that you
wouldnt get from just playing Tiny Tower
instead. If you didnt like having to manually
operate an elevator or pay real money to speed
up how long restocking takes in Tiny Tower, this
game wont be for you either.
The one stand-out feature that is new to
Tiny Death Star is the Collectable feature, in
which you can unlock iconic characters from
the movies and view them in albums. This
makes for a fun side-quest to the main game
and might just help to win over users.
THATS NO MOON ITS A
SPACE STATION SIMULATOR!
ABOVE Create your very own Death Star level
by level in this management simulator
ABOVE The Emperor
and Darth Vader will
set you missions
ABOVE Purchase
your favourite
characters in-app
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FREE
DEAD TRIGGER 2
Do we really need yet another
zombie game? If its Dead
Trigger, then yes we do.
Android | OS 4.0
| Freemium | Varies
iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| Freemium | v0.2.2
In some ways, Dead
Trigger 2 is almost
a perfect game.
Great graphics,
immersive environments and at
times seriously frantic and heart-
stopping game play. It all works
extremely well and never slowed
down once in our tests, but for
hardened gamers the simplistic
shooting mechanism and lack of
variety may present barriers. For
the rest of us, however, it really is
a fun romp through a somewhat
clichd desolate city with lots of
zombies to fend of at every turn.
A clever idea and one that
works extremely well. A fun
and interactive experience.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.0
Kscope could be seen
as a novelty, but it
really isnt. It is in fact
a completely new
way to use your phone camera
and one that never fails to deliver
unique photos or six-second
videos to share on social media.
Filtering your camera through
fve kaleidoscopic flters, the
app responds as much to light
and movement as it does to the
subject youre capturing, so you
can create an original work of art
with ease. This would be a worthy
app, even if you had to pay for it.
A unique experience
that is both clever
and intriguing.
iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.01
You can use this
app for free and
even download the
accompanying album
without payment. When you point
the phone at an object the app will
translate the input into colours
and then playback the rhythm,
harmony and melody to refect
what the camera is seeing. Each
situation it observes will create a
unique track, but you can also buy
a book that includes the images
required to play the original tracks.
BBM TELEGRAM
MESSENGER
PEEKSTER
A competent messenger which
will do little to tempt people
away from the competition.
iPhone | iOS 6.0
| Free | v1.0.4.133
Android | OS 4.0
| Free | v1.0.2.83
A genuine competitor to
Whatsapp with a professional
and clean interface.
Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.2.14
iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.1
Accurate and very
clever. A new way to
read the latest news.
iPhone | iOS 6.1 | Free | v1.0.0
The legendary
BlackBerry Messenger
has fnally reached
the most popular
mobile platforms and brought
with it a secure platform that
anyone can use to keep in touch. It
does what it promises, but to win
against services like iMessage and
WhatsApp, unique features are
required to make it stand out. What
we currently have is a competent
yet uninspiring solution.
Telegram Messenger
ofers all of the
features you would
expect in a modern-
day messenger, but does so in a
way that easily rivals the likes of
Whatsapp. You can group chat
with up to 100 people, share
videos up to 1GB in size and the
unlimited cloud storage is also
appealing all of this is free and
with no adverts. A highly capable
messenger with a raft of features.
The temptation to call
Peekster a novelty
was great when we
saw how it works,
but when we started using it, the
benefts became clear. All you have
to do is point your camera at a
news article, in a newspaper or on
the web, and you will be presented
with other news articles on the
same topic. In practice it has
proved to be deadly accurate and
it quickly gives you a much more
rounded view of any subject with
minimal efort. We can see huge
potential for this technology.
01 POF
Short for Plenty of Fish, chat
with the services 55 million
users for free, but be aware
that some features will cost you extra.
FOR
GOOGLE MAPS
Feature-rich, well
presented and a
pleasure to use.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v1.1
You wouldnt think
that yet another
mapping app could
possibly add more to
the Google Maps experience, but
this app has an interface that feels
more seamless than the default
ofering and great features.
Besides automatically saving
maps for accessing of ine, you can
interact with your contact list and
access all of the Google mapping
features in a more logical setting.
CAVEMAN FEAST
- PALEO RECIPES
A brilliant solution
to get involved with
the Paleo diet.
iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.1.0
Android | OS 2.2
| 0.61/$0.99 | v1.0
If you want to fnd out
more about the Paleo
diet and learn some of
the recipes that make
it so popular, this app is the perfect
way to start. The imagery and
presentation is brilliant and every
step of the way you are guided
through what you need to do to
create wonderful meals. It has a
great-looking interface too.
GO WILD
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