 Written by Allison Wahl |
Banners and BeyondPosted in Photography, Social Networking on 02 May 2011
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For many people, their Facebook profile is merely an extension of themselves. So why resort to prescribed layouts? A recent trend is emerging among apps to address this conundrum, enabling banners and enhanced profile pics to give the page a little needed sprucing. Here are a few that I’ve found that can help you come through even more: Read the rest of this entry »
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3 Royal Apps for the Royal Wedding (3 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5) Loading ... |
With the royal nuptials just a day away, you’ll be hard-pressed to hear about anything else. If the news coverage isn’t enough and you need to be even more royally prepared for the event, there are many apps devoted to the details, covering everything from the I Dos, to the dress, to exclusive pics and videos. Short of being at Westminster Abbey to watch William and Kate join in holy matrimony, these three apps are the next best thing: Read the rest of this entry »
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“Samurai Girl” Slices Through RPG CompetitionPosted in Games on 26 Apr 2011
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Samurai Girl, the new RPG offering from Mobicle, makes big promises. For iOS, a complete, multilayered action RPG alone would be a fantastic addition to the AppStore. And Samurai Girl claims to be that, and more. But does it deliver on those big promises? |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Four Apps that Might Make Flickr FallPosted in Photography, Social Networking on 19 Apr 2011
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It’s official: the iPhone 4 is quickly becoming the most popular camera represented on Flickr. However, is Flickr most popular photo sharing app on the iPhone 4? Since photo sharing is not as much about the quality of the pictures, but more about how you can creatively edit them, how many you can share, and how many people (or who) you can share with, there are more apps emerging that take Flickr one step further. After taking a look at these next few apps, you tell me: is Flickr soon to be a flicker in the past? Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Chat Roulette — Live!, but not what you may thinkPosted in Social Networking on 18 Apr 2011
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Back in the day when the iPhone 4 was just coming out, with its front and rear facing cameras, and similar features were yet-to-be-seen on the likes of the iPad 2, I remember writing and speculating about all the possibilities the dual cameras would present — and how they could open some interesting doors for things like Chat Roulette, the internet video chat sensation. So, when I came upon Chat Roulette Live!, I thought: Finally. What took the developers so long? And why hasn’t this been all the buzz? But then I realized that this Chat Roulette has actually little in common with its internet counterpart beyond the name. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Shadow Vanguard Stands Up To Predecessors (4 votes, average: 3.25 out of 5) Loading ...Editor’s rating:
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Getting a hold of a title like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Shadow Vanguard is both a blessing and a curse for a developer like Gameloft. On the one hand, you have the full weight of an inimitable reputation to basically promote the game for you. On the other hand, you have the full weight of an inimitable reputation that you might not be able to live up to. |
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Green Day Revenge: Lukewarm Addition to the Tap Tap Stable (6 votes, average: 3.83 out of 5) Loading ...Editor’s rating:
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Tap Tap Revenge has earned itself a strong following as a portable, iOS alternative to console based rhythm/music games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Tapulous, Inc. has followed a clever marketing structure, offering its Tap Tap Revenge titles free, while charging premium prices for special editions of the game, like Green Day Revenge. |
