Do people still play real board games, I wonder. One thing's for sure, it's getting harder and harder to find a true toy store that sells these sort of games. The problem is, I guess, that with so many games now being transformed into games that can be played digitally there is a perception that if they ain't on your smartphone or tablet then they aren't worth playing. The introduction of the incredibly user-friendly iPad a few years back and the consequent rise of the tablet revolutionized the market even more and opened up all these games to a new ... Read more
While many consider the 'secret handshake' as a modern day phenomenon that is often associated with the 'cooler' sporting teams, it originates from a time way before the days of the Harlem Globetrotters. The Freemasons Society have been reported as having twelve different secret greetings but there are references that go back to biblical times. The modern day equivalent is the hand 'slap' and Slap It Up is a new, entertaining and unique memory game for iOS that encourages you to create custom 'slaps.' Challenge your friends to match your efforts and share your unique 'slaps' with your favorite social ... Read more
I've been saying for a while now that having much more than a couple of hundred Facebook friends almost turns into a full time job trying to keep up with the numerous feeds. Add that to your Twitter feeds and the rest of posts and status updates and you can start to feel a little overwhelmed by information - and most of it is probably of no interest to you whatsoever. LikeHack is a social content curator that personalizes your social network feeds giving you only the tuff you are really interested in. LikeHack is a simple, easy to ... Read more
While an app like PromiseUP is basically a bit of fun, there is also an element of philanthropic betterment about it too. It's said that the world would be a better place if people actually stuck to the things they say and the promises they make. This is an app where you can challenge your friends to lay their money and reputation on the line and stick to something they have promised to do. With PromiseUP you can finally call that friend on the boasts that they have been making or you can challenge them to achieve something that you ... Read more
The rapid rise in popularity of tablets in general and iPad in particular has thrown open the whole concept of mobile games over the last couple of years. While the home computer opened up the whole gaming world it doesn't have the user-friendliness of a mobile version to capture the attention of the younger ones and the mobile phone is just too small. Confetti HD is a challenging new fast paced and fun game for older kids. This colorful logic-based board game for iOS requires you to gain points by collecting the right combination of three cards and complete your ... Read more
There was a report a few years ago in a prominent British music paper that claimed in big bold letters that the guitar was dead. That year in the UK they sold more turntables than they did guitars. But when I look at the music business now all isles guitars so I guess that theory went out the window. You see, guitars are just so damned user friendly. So that's where Four ChordsHD comes in handy. Apparently, half of the people who attempt to learn to play guitar give up before they get proficient and much of that comes down ... Read more
One of the big problems with new startups is that, even though the developers have come up with a brilliant concept, the app really can't take off without having plenty of members to input information. Quite often, an app really won't hit it's straps until a year or so into its life - if it lasts that long. With Facearound you don't get that problem because it is directly tied to Facebook and draws on a lot of their members' information while encouraging its own members to get involved too. What this iOS app does it to geolocate all the ... Read more
The arrival of the tablet format has added a completely new element to interactive storybooks. The IPad is such a user-friendly and, more importantly a child friendly device, that it now sits right up there in the top interactive learning methods. Rita, the Lizard is a new storybook application that is not only absolutely beautiful to flip through and interact with but carries a strong message about the value of friendship and identity. It's a gorgeous, colorful, interactive storybook with funny rhymes and a fun and easy to use interface that will keep children happy for hours. Rita, the ... Read more
The life for the modern day student can be rather lonely and rather daunting - especially in the early days and even more so if you are studying far from home. Student'U is a social application for Facebook that splits your social networking into two and introduces you to the social student world. It let's you know where the best parties, events and places are and even creates a private place where you can flirt with like minded students and keeps your flirting out of the prying eyes of your friend or family. University and college campuses can be ... Read more
Do you remember the fuss a while back when Facebook started to roll out their 'find friends nearby' feature and promptly had to withdraw it because they might have 'borrowed' the idea from elsewhere? Well, Friendthem had the patent on the idea and here is that very same (with a few improvements) app which now works in connection with Facebook but independently. I guess the big difference between Friendthem and other social networks is that while the likes of Facebook and Twitter are great at connecting with people they lack a little impetus when it comes to continuing those connections. ... Read more