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MARTYN LANDIReviews EditorCrowded Fiction (page

34) has really grabbed

my attention. Text has never felt so

three-dimensional, and the way the

story is played out in sync with the

main character is truly compelling.

NICK JONESEditor in ChiefGrab Songdrop (page 39)

while you can. It’s the sort

of thing YouTube should make already:

create a playlist from YouTube, Vimeo

and Soundcloud to enjoy on the go.

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From Duolingo

to Vine, Dots

to Year Walk,

this issue

we celebrate

a year of brilliant apps. In

terms of functionality, style

and innovation, the bar is

constantly being set higher

and higher. With that in mind,

we’ve spent much time and

care picking the winners for

the Apps Awards 2013. While

our editorial team selected the

majority of winners, we also

asked you to vote for your

favourite downloads in our

Readers’ Choice category. We

reveal the fi nal results from

page 14 onwards.

With the launch of the

iPad Air and Nexus 7 2, as

well as budget options like

Tesco’s Hudl, tablet sales

are expected to reach 84.1

million by the end of the year,

outselling PCs for the fi rst

time. We showcase the 50

best tablet apps on page 26.

We’ve also got reviews of the

best new releases for iOS and

Android, including FIFA 14

(page 36), Cotracks (page 42)

and Clear+ (page 59).

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VICTORIA RICHARDSSub EditorFor a new platformer that

is beautiful, educational

and challenging, look no further than

Type:Rider (page 64). Discover how

various famous fonts came to be and

complete puzzles along the way.

JACK PARSONSDeputy EditorGet travel news when

you’re driving or restaurant

reviews in the evening with Aviate Beta

(page 74). This launcher displays the

apps you need, when you want them.

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415 APP REVIEWS

HOW WE REVIEW

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PREMIUM MEDIA PLAYERS40

ENTERTAINMENT - 24 APPS040 Premiummedia playersPlay your music and movies anywhere with these top transcoders

042 CotracksCollaborate on music-making froma single iPad with this download

044 Disney Infinity: Toy BoxConstruct your own Disney world

EVERYDAY - 26 APPS048 Organise your lifeGet it together with these essential downloads for iOS and Android

050 Lucy LadybirdA charming tale to delight the younger generation of app users

052 Agent - put your phone to workTeach your device to anticipate your needs with this Android download

WORK - 15 APPS056 ClaireMake better use of your time with Claire and the Eisenhower method

058 Velocity – Speed readerImprove your reading skills by teaching yourself to go faster

059 Clear+The minimalist to-do list brings its intuitive design to iPad

GAMES - 25 APPS062 Play online games with friendsEnjoy mega multiplayer fun with these great games

064 Type:RiderThis platformer brings new meaningto the word game genre

067 Shadowrun ReturnsSolve a murder in this urban fantasy

FREE - 25 APPS032 Free alternatives to... WarmlyThe best alarm clock apps that won’t cost you a penny to download

034 Crowded FictionThis interactive eBook blurs the lines between the novel and videogames

039 SongdropSay goodbye to subscriptions with this free music streaming service

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OPERATING SYSTEMCertain apps only work on specifi c

operating systems, check your device

meets the specifi cations here.

FORMATSome apps are very specifi c to iPhone

or iPad, however if listed with a plus

symbol, apps will work on both devices.

PRICEWe list the most up-to-date price possible,

but check the App Store before purchasing.

Free apps may still include in-app purchases.

VERSIONWe always review the latest versions of apps

when going to press, but bear in mind issues we

outline maybe fi xed in updated versions.

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v 4.5.2 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v 4.6.3

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PLUS: LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR APPS!072 TutorialsStep-by-step guides for iOS and Android, including how to create a photo album in iPhoto and automate your Android with Aviate Beta

006 Android 4.4 KitKat Tips & TricksWe unwrap the new apps integratd into the new Android OS and top tips on how to use them

008 Q&AMessaging megastars Line explain why stickers are the new online universal language

009 How to: Paint a landscapeChannel your inner Monet with these painting apps

010 Apps Magazine is going digitalChanges happening to your favourite magazine in 2014

012 WIN! Orbitsound M9 speakersEnter our competition to be in with the chance of winning one of two sets of these stylish speakers

013 My home screenInstall these apps and plug in your headphones with these essential downloads for music lovers

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KEEP YOUR ANDROID TABLET FRESH WITH OUR ESSENTIAL TABLET APPS

FEATURE ON PAGE


“OK GOOGLE”Just utter this magic phrase to open Google Now

and begin searching without ever having to touch

your device. In addition to being hands-free, the

digital assistant is also a lot smarter.

IMMERSIVE MODEReading books or watching videos is now a great

experience in KitKat. You have the the ability to

hide everything but the text, such as this Nexus

5’s navigation buttons, giving you a completely

fullscreen view.

BOOST BATTERY LIFEA new battery tool in the notifi cations bar allows

you to see how much energy apps are using. If

you spot a battery-sucking app you’d like to shut

down, tap it from the list, and hit ‘force stop’.

SMART CALLER IDAndroid 4.4 attempts to match calls from

unknown numbers with a business that is listed

on Google Maps. As an added extra, Contacts in

KitKat prioritises the people you call the most as

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KITKAT TIPS AND TRICKSGET EXCITED ABOUT

In the most high-profi le rollout of an Android operating system so far, Google has integrated some of the most popular

apps from the Play Store into the brand new Android 4.4 KitKat release.

First off , Hangouts and QuickOffi ce are now part of the Android home screen. The Gallery has also gained the most popular features from Google’s image editor Snapseed, with photo fi lters that can be removed at any point.

Google launched Hangouts as an instant messaging alternative to WhatsApp earlier this year. While you could video call and instant message, you couldn’t reach a non-Google contact. KitKat has now added SMS and MMS integration, replacing the Messages app with it.

A direct challenge to Microsoft’s Offi ce Mobile app and Apple’s recent iWork price-slashing, QuickOffi ce allows you to create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint fi les.

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WE UNWRAP THE NEW APPS THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT INTO ANDROID 4.4

3. ADDED EXTRASHangouts also lets you share your locations

with contacts in conversations, ideal if you’re

arranging to meet up. While you could always

share photos in conversations, you can also now

share moving GIFs in-app for added hilarity.

2. EXPRESS YOURSELFSo your contacts know how you’re feeling, you

can set a status in Hangouts refl ecting your

current mood. The Google Keyboard also includes

Emoji, colourful Japanese characters you can use

in conversations when words aren’t enough.

1. SEND SMS MESSAGESHangouts allowed users to video call and send

messages to other users, but there was no

way to reach non-Google contacts. Android 4.4

replaces Messages with Hangouts and has added

SMS and MMS integration.

HANGOUTS iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.3.1 Android | OS 2.3 | Free | v1.2.018

GALLERY Android | Varies | Free | Varies

QUICKOFFICE iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v6.1.2 Android | Varies | Free | Varies

1. CREATE YOUR OWN FILTERSJust as Apple added Instagram-like fi lters to

Camera in iOS 7, KitKat now allows you to apply

fi lters to photos. Swipe through a selection of

preset fi lters, or tap the + symbol on the fi lters

tab and create your own.

2. FOCUSED FINE-TUNINGWhile the updated Gallery allows you to crop,

rotate, brighten or saturate images, sometimes

it is only a specifi c area that needs attention. The

Local tool lets you apply target tweaks, select it

from the tab and pinch zoom on the area.

3. SHOW APPLIED EFFECTSNot happy with the changes? Tap the menu

button in the upper-right corner and select

‘Show applied eff ects’. All changes will appear

above the bottom navigation bar; tapping on one

allows you to readjust or remove the eff ect.

1. BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITYSay goodbye to scouring the Play Store for the

best offi ce suite. Optimised for both smartphone

and tablet, QuickOffi ce is now built into Android

4.4. Create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint

fi les in just a few taps.

2. OPEN AND VIEW PDFSAs well as being able to use QuickOffi ce to create

and edit Microsoft Offi ce documents, you can

also open and view any PDFs you’ve sent, or

download from the internet within the app. Now

you can get a headstart while on the commute.

3. SHARE THROUGH GOOGLE DRIVEAll of your Google Drive documents are

accessible through QuickOffi ce, making it easy

to switch between working at your desktop and

on your mobile device. You can also share fi les

through previously shared Google Drive folders.

Currently KitKat is only available on the Nexus 5 smartphone (pictured left) and can be downloaded as an update for Google’s other Nexus devices. Other manufacturers for Android, such as Samsung and Sony, are in the process of testing the OS,and it should roll in 2014.

For those of you lucky enough to already have Kitkat installed, we’ve given you a step-by-step to get to grips with Hangouts, QuickOffi ce and the Gallery’s new features in Android 4.4.

TOP TIPS FOR THE NEW APPS IN KITKAT NEVER MISS A MESSAGE SNAPSEED-INSPIRED FILTERS INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY


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Can you run through the key features of Line?Line is a social and communication platform off ering a quirky, fun and interesting way to connect people with their friends around the world. Line incorporates many distinctive features, off ering free of charge: texting, group chat, voice calls, video calls, games, camera apps, sticker communications, timeLines, and the opportunity to stay up to date with favourite sports teams, artists and brands via Line offi cial accounts.

Did you always intend to make Line diff erent from other services like WhatsApp?We felt that Line needed to off er something beyond basic messaging. While having the ability to off er free messaging is fantastic, having a large amount of stand-out key features on Line allows it to transcend the defi nitions of a messaging service and bring it more into the social media sphere. Chat on Line is enhanced with the inclusion of stickers, which bring charm, humour and a very eff ective method of communication to the user – much more in line with current trends and conversational habits. With Line’s Home & TimeLine, games, the Line Camera and Tools, Line is a social life platform – it’s so much more than just a regular messaging app.

The stickers are a big part of Line’s selling point. What was the inspiration for including such a feature?Originating in Asia and starting in Japan, we are aware of the complications of the written language and the communication issues that arrive out of these. While emoticons can convey certain feelings, stickers have evolved this. They provide people with something they feel comfortable using that conveys more than words. Basing them around characters, and off ering Line users the option to download branded and well-known character stickers has proven to be a success, as now over one billion stickers are sent every day through Line.

What is it, do you think, that has made Line so incredibly popular with users?Having distinguishable characters for stickers and off ering a localised setting for individual countries has been instrumental in our success. Where with other apps you would have the same features universally, we provide services and accounts unique to specifi c countries. In addition,

giving users a timeLine, their own camera tools, and the option to play our games off ers a fuller experience than just messaging, meaning Line has the potential to appeal to a wider audience. Paul McCartney for example, recently joined Line, and a free Paul McCartney sticker pack was created to honour this. UK users can now follow Paul to receive updates on his forthcoming tour, as well as sending humorous cartoon stickers of his likeness to friends and family.

The idea of the localisation and customisation of the features app is very interesting. Can you explain this in more detail?A great example of this is the work we have done launching Line in Spain. Spanish users can follow the offi cial accounts of FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and tennis ace Rafael Nadal. These offi cial accounts message the user directly with updates – fi xtures, scores, behind-the-scenes images and exclusive video content. In addition to this, with certain offi cial accounts, Line can off er a sticker pack to accompany the launch of that particular brand or artist.

Was it always really important to include a timeLine aspect as well, to give a broader communication experience?Having a timeLine aspect is a great additional asset for Line. Giving users a central page of their own allows people to really craft their own Line identity, with profi le pictures, the ability to update on current moods, share photos and communicate openly with friends (as well as the closed communication that Line off ers via its messaging tools). The ability to comment on other’s activity using stickers off ers users a more rounded channel of reaction – on Line you can refl ect how a person’s post has made you feel, whether relieved, excited or incensed!

Do you have any more updates and innovations planned?We are looking at bringing more of our popular games to the UK Line off ering, based on feedback from other countries. In addition, you can expect more great sticker packs to be available for download in the near future. We are also working with artists and brands to create more offi cial accounts for the UK users. We’re also working on off ering a music-related service to the UK via Line, so check out the app over the coming months!

TOP 05 SOCIAL MESSAGING APPSWHATSAPP

Messaging across devices, soon to subscription-based.

iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.11.4

Android | iOS 2.1 | Free | v2.11.109

SKYPEFree video and voice-calling, with IM capabilities as well.

FACEBOOK MESSENGERChat with Facebook contacts and send stickers.

BBMUsers can connect with friends across multiple platforms.

VIBERSend texts, stickers, doodles and edit photos.

Line is the instant messager that has

taken Asia by storm. Senior vice president of

Euro-Americas, Sunny Kim, reveals plans to

challenge WhatsApp on a worldwide scale

THE NEXT SOCIAL NETWORK

“LINE IS A SOCIAL LIFE PLATFORM, IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A REGULAR MESSAGING APP”

LINE: FREE CALLS & MESSAGESAs well as instant messenging, Line has games, a camera and social network features so users can connect easily.

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.9.2Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v3.9.3

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v4.13

Android | Varies | Free | Varies

iPhone+ | OS 5.0 | Free | v2.7.2

Android | iOS 2.2 | Free | Varies

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.0.2.120 Android | iOS 4.0

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LEARN HOW TO PAINT STUNNING LANDSCAPE SCENES

APPS USEDPLAYART BY TAPOOK

Take your favourite elements from

the works of eight artists, from Monet to Hokusai, and create great mash-up collages.

iPad | iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99 | v2.1

ARTSTUDIOThis sophisticated painting app

off ers a huge selection of customisable tools, plus layers and a handy fullscreen mode. for perfecting the details.

iPad | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99 | v5.16

360 PANORAMAIncredibly easy to use and gives good

results. Just pan the camera around you and it does the rest for you.

iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v4.3.1

Android | OS 2.3 | £0.62/$0.99 | v1.0.19

3. Import photoAfter saving the panorama to

your Camera Roll or Gallery,

you can import it into a

painting app that off ers

layers, such as ArtStudio. You

can then crop the image to

show just the part you want.

4. Use layersBy placing a new layer over

the top of your photo, you

can use it as a guide for

your painting. Reducing the

photo’s opacity will make

it easier to see your own

brushstrokes as you paint.

2. Take a shotUnless you want to sit in a

fi eld all day painting on your

device, you’ll want to take

some pictures of the scene.

Let 360 Panorama instantly

stitch them together as you

pan your camera. It’s so easy.

1. Master classFirst, learn the tricks about

good composition from some

of the world’s greatest artists

in PlayART by Tapook. As

well as admiring their works,

you’ll have fun making

collages from their elements.

5. Choose your brushAs with any pro-standard

painting app, ArtStudio off ers

a large selection of adjustable

brushes and tools to achieve

just the right texture needed

for each element of your

landscape painting.

6. Or cheat!If you haven’t got the time

or the patience for all of

that, you could always cheat

by using iPhoto’s oil paint

or watercolor eff ect (or a

standalone app) to make your

photo look like a painting.

Final thoughtThere are plenty of professional-standard painting

apps available, off ering a huge array of tools to help you

unleash your inner artist. Using a photo of the scene as a

guide will also aid the process. Ultimately, though, you’ll

need an awful lot of patience and practice to perfect your

landscape painting technique.

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APPS MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE ON…

F rom next issue, Apps Magazine is going to be an exclusively digital publication. Available for iPhone, iPad and Android

devices, Apps Magazine will never be more than a tap away when you’re scouring the App Store for essential downloads. We will continue to off er the latest and greatest reviews of apps and mobile game and consumer advice on the best headphones, cases and other accessories for your device.

A digital version of Apps Magazine has run alongside the print edition since before

Apple’s Newsstand even existed, which means that in addition to being able to carry the latest issue around with you wherever you go on your smartphone or tablet, our full back catalogue of reviews, features and interviews will also be accessible through various in-app purchases.

The fi rst digital-only edition of Apps Magazine will be available from 9 January 2014. You can download it from both the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store. The magazine will also be available for

Kindle Fire through Amazon and the Nook through Barnes and Noble. If you’re looking for a cross-platform option, it can also be purchased through the Zinio app. For more information, visit GreatDigitalMags.com.

You can also get the latest reviews through Apps Magazine’s offi cial website knowyourapps.com and stay in touch by liking us on Facebook following @knowyourapps on Twitter.

If you’re a subscriber to Apps print edition, more information will be sent out soon.

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MP3 players are all but dead, having been replaced by

smartphones which are far more versatile. Songs can be purchased, stored and played in the cloud without even downloading them and streaming radio stations are great too. We round up the best apps to enhance your smartphone experience if you’re a lover of all things music related.

AMAZON MP3Alternative to Music

This replaces Music, Samsung Hub and Google

Play Music because it is a complete music player, streaming music service and online store. It’s a fi rst-class alternative.

SONGKICK CONCERTS

Alternative to S PlannerS Planner and

Calendar are fi ne for appointments, but if you want a music calendar, this is much better. Enter your favourite artists or your nearest city and it tells you what’s on and when.

TWICKETSAlternative to WatchON

WatchON tells you what is on television, whereas

Twickets will tell you the gigs your favourite bands are playing. It’s actually a ticket exchange too, so you can also buy/sell tickets to upcoming concerts too.

VEVOAlternative to Video

When your main interest is music rather

than movies, Vevo is a great alternative with its huge library of music videos to stream.

AUTORAPAlternative to Voice Recorder

Voice Recorder is a bit dull – speak into

AutoRap and it turns whatever you say into a rap song complete with backing track!

SOUND SEARCH FOR GOOGLE PLAYAlternative to Voice Search

Identify music playing on the radio or on TV.

It’s like Shazam, but a widget instead.

EQUALIZERAlternative toMusicFX

The built-in MusicFX equalizer can

be replaced with this superior version. It has presets for diff erent types of music and custom options.

THE SOCIAL RADIO FOR TWITTERAlternative toChatON

If you want to chat with friends, Twitter is a great

alternative to ChatON, but The Social Radio for Twitter provides an unusual twist. It speaks tweets while playing music. Fascinating.

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SOUNDCLOUD – MUSIC AND AUDIOAlternative to Facebook

SoundCloud is part music discovery app and part social

network, so it can replace Facebook, ChatON, or Twitter apps. Find friends, follow people, chat and listen to great music.

DOUBLETWIST MUSIC PLAYERAlternative to Group Play

Group Play boosts the sound output by synchronising

several phones. This boosts the sound by streaming it over Wi-Fi to Apple TV, wireless speakers, Xbox, PS3 and more. A great addition to any music lover’s phone.

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Showcasing the very best apps of the last yearEach year the App Store and Google Play are getting bigger and bigger, with apps covering more of your daily functions, and capturing the imagination in diff erent ways on a daily basis.

Finding the very best among this ever-evolving crowd can be quite a task then, but at the same time some apps just stand out. It might be the visuals, it might be the functionality or impact it has on how you live your life. Whatever the reason, we have chosen the very best downloads from the last year and honoured them here.

FEATURE | THE APPS AWARDS 2013


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GOOGLE SEARCH iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | Varies | Free

Google Search’s victory is all about an update, and

the introduction of the digital assistant Google Now

to iOS and Android. It’s the fastest way to get all

the information that is crucial to you, just at the

right time. Whether it be a traffi c report as you leave for work,

the best places to eat near you at lunch time or the next trains

to come through the station you’re stood at, the service is

designed to bring you everything you need as you need it.

The interface has been kept clean and smart, and incorporating features such as voice

search has meant that it’s now eff ortless to search any extra detail out for yourself. Google

Now is smoother on Android but its presence on iOS is a defi nite threat to the likes of Apple’s

Siri. This app is one of the best updates of the year.

SNEAK iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

A huge marketplace within the apps

world is the area of apps for kids, and

our winner this year is a perfect

example of thinking outside of the

box. Sneak asks players to sneak up on their

device to catch monsters in the act of eating

treats left out as bait. Noises will make the

monsters run away, but stealth and silence will

allow users to snap a picture of the monster.

This is an app that could fi ll your living

room, and not many apps can say that. Sneak

is a brilliantly fun and immersive experience

and yet is so simple in terms of interface and

functionality it’s almost startling. There are

diff erent diffi culty levels to work up through and

diff erent monsters to try and capture on fi lm,

but the real joy is the way this single app on your

smartphone can entertain the entire room and

have the whole family sneaking up on it in no

time. Truly a genius children’s app.

KIDS AWARD

FREE AWARD

HENRI LE WORM iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

A charming children’s story to get kids excited about cooking. The app contains

recipes from Raymond Blanc to get parents and kids cooking together.

DISNEY JUNIOR APPISODES iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Freemium

All your favourite Disney characters, as well as some new ones, in an app full of

exclusive-to-mobile TV appisodes that are also fully interactive.

RUNNERS-UPACCEPTANCE SPEECHSneak – James Huggins, MD at Made in Me“The reaction to Sneak has been phenomenal. Ironically it was a side project that we developed on a shoe string budget of about £3,000 not knowing whether the experience would really work or not. It’s a real joy to see just how much fun people are having with it, not to mention the unbelievable honour of being singled out by Apps Magazine for this award!”

DUOLINGO iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

Breaks the language learning process down into fun memory games that reward your good

memory and encourage you to keep going.

CITY MAPPER iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

Defi nitely one of the easiest transport apps to use, with step-by-step guides across buses and trains

to make navigating the city easy.

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MEXTURES iPhone | iOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99

Another area of the app

market that is hugely

competitive is

photography, but the

standout download of 2013 has most

defi nitely been Mextures. The app is

absolutely packed with editing tools,

including more than 80 diff erent

textures for users to add to their

photos – going well beyond the

standard set of fi lters usually off ered

by photography apps. One of the best

things about Mextures is that it is

possible to drop an infi nite number of

layers onto a single image, meaning

the results can be truly unique to each

user’s own experience of the app.

Mextures is the photography lover’s

editing app of choice, allowing users

to save the layer formulas they create and use them again later – it’s also

incredibly fast at editing and exporting any images to external sources

such as social networks. This is truly an app that allows users to really fl ex

their creativity. In short, Mextures is an iPhoneographer’s dream, and a very

worthy winner.

PIXLR EXPRESS PLUS iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

A more grown-up spin-off to Pixlr-o-Matic, Express PLUS

is loaded with a mixture of both casual and serious image-editing tools.

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ANALOG CAMERA iPhone | iOS 6.0 |

£1.49/$1.99 From the team behind Clear, this app is all about the

interface in which you edit your photos, making it completely eff ortless.

FORESEE iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | £0.69/$0.99

An innovative and very diff erent way of organising what you want to do, Foresee uses its powers to fi nd the perfect time

for that game of golf or gym session.

BBC WEATHER iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | Free A great-looking app that has detailed forecasting hour-by-hour, plus the ability to set up to ten favourite locations.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECHMextures – Merek Davis, Founder“We are honoured and humbled! Thank you! The photo app category is packed with incredible apps, and to even be recognized is an honor. Thank you to Apps Magazine for providing a great publication for something we are all passionate about: Apps! The Mextures app came about because of a similarly passionate Instagram community. We started out by giving away textures away for free. After giving away three packs and having people tag over 100,000 thousand images with #mextures on Instagram, I wanted to make an app that would simplify the process of adding these textures – and so Mextures was created. Six months, 300,000 more Instagram tags, and one loyal community later, here we are: a developer, a part-time designer, and me. We could not have done it without the amazing mobile photography community. Thank you!”


HOPSTOP TRANSIT DIRECTIONS iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

When it comes to fi nding the best app that you are likely

to turn to every day, the candidates tend to come from

similar areas: travel, weather and planning. There is a

standout candidate this year and that is HopStop, a

travel planning and monitoring app with truly impressive power.

Spanning a large chunk of the globe, HopStop covers every form of

public transport as well as walking to bring you all the directions you

could possibly need. More detailed than ever, the app can give

walking directions to the nearest bus stop before telling you when

to get off and use the subway to complete a journey. It’s synced

across transport methods and incredibly fast at generating routes.

The simple fact is once you begin using HopStop you will never use

anything else – and that is award worthy.

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MRS BROWN’S BOYS iPhone | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 Android | OS 2.2 | £0.99/$1.60

A popular show yes, but the app could hardly be described as brimming with content. In essence, this app boils down

to not much more than a soundboard, likely leaving fans of the show feeling more than a little disappointed at the wasted potential.

HANGOUTS iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free Android | OS 2.3 | Free

Google+ Hangouts was promoted as the next big thing in instant messaging, based around your

Google+ account. Sadly Google+ is still lacking the users for it to make a dent in the market, and Hangouts is left hung out to dry. Still, with new SMS integration, perhaps there is hope.

THE WORST APPS OF THE YEARTWITTER #MUSIC

iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free

Unveiled with a huge

amount of hype and excitement, Twitter Music was going to change the way we all discovered music. It never happened and the app, despite its massive name, has fallen into insignifi cance.

CAT SELFIE iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free

For some reason, cats and selfi es have turned out to be two of the biggest online trends of this year – so bringing

the two of them together in an app was perhaps inevitable. Unfortunately it also turned out to be rather regrettable too, since the results were hugely underwhelming.

FACEBOOK HOME Android | OS 4.0 | Free

This was the closest we got to a much-anticipated ‘Facebook Phone’, a native app that completely dominates your

device. The problem was that the phone it fi nally launched with didn’t sell, and all interest in the app was soon lost.

IFTTT iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free

Getting right into the nuts and bolts of how your

smartphone works and changing it to suit you has

been something never really possible on iOS until

IFTTT came along. For some time, Android users

have had the monopoly on total customisation and

personalisation when it comes to the functions of a device –

and now IFTTT has expanded this idea to iOS.

The app gives users the power to combine almost any two

services together for productivity purposes. For example,

every time you take a picture it could be automatically synced

to Dropbox. Users can create as many of these ‘recipes’ as

they see fi t, hooking up calendars with reminders and social

networks with the camera and location services. Productivity

has never felt more accessible, all thanks to IFTTT.

WORK AWARD

LINE iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Freemium Android | OS 2.1 | Freemium

The incredibly popular communication app that brings together the idea of social networking and instant messaging in one

very impressive environment.

INSTAGRAM iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

The photo community heavyweight introduced video this year, and as a result gave itself a complete refresh;

now it’s just as relevant as ever.

GUILT Android | OS 4.0 | £1.26/$1.99

A very clever and unique take on money management, with the app calculating exactly how guilty you should feel about

the items you spend your money on.

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RUNNERS-UPCARROT TO-DO

iPhone | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 A to-do list with a personality, CARROT unleashes her temper when you’re not being productive, off ering a rather

unique incentive for getting your work done.

SNAPCHAT iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | iOS 2.2 | Free

2013 has without doubt been the year of fl ash media,

and Snapchat has been one of the frontrunners in

making the idea such a popular part of social

networking and communicating.

Snapchat has become as central a part of social networking

life as Facebook and Twitter in the last year, with the app a well-

known name not just in tech circles, but in the wider world too.

The simple act of sending a time-sensitive image complete with

caption has become the must-do of communication, and has

inspired a whole host of other time-sensitive downloads.

The wave of popularity behind Snapchat appears to be unstoppable, and the recent addition

of the Story update that gives users the chance to build up a collection of images and videos in a

montage that lasts for 24 hours shows that this app is going to continue to evolve.

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RIDICULOUS FISHING iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99

A brilliant take on the endless runner idea as you dive to the deepest possible depth in the name of fi shing. The bizarre but

addictive gameplay will have you playing for hours.

DOTS: A GAME ABOUT CONNECTING

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Freemium Android | OS 2.2 | Freemium

When it comes to naming the

Game of the Year, there are so

many candidates for many

diff erent reasons. Games such as

Asphalt 8 and Deus Ex: The Fall pushed

forward the boundaries of what mobile

devices can do in terms of visuals and

replicating console-like gameplay. Then there

are the more seemingly mobile-driven titles

such as Ridiculous Fishing and Pixel People

that were just plain addictive. Our winner

though, is a brilliant combination of compelling

gameplay and simple controls that make it the

ultimate go-to mobile time-killer.

Dots is a game that takes a genre that most

of us are very familiar with – gem-matching

– and refreshes it to create an entirely new

type of game. There are various diff erent

ways to play, including an against-the-clock

mode that really cranks up the tension as you

attempt to score as many points as possible by

connecting dots of the same colour.

This game keeps you hooked with its

achievement unlocks, leaderboards and

beautifully simple gameplay; so you keep

coming back, trying to improve your score and

the total number of dots you’ve collected.

The interface is elegant and simple, and

the fact that it’s uncomplicated is all part

of this game’s undoubted charm. There are

power-ups to earn and use that will help you

to boost your scores, and there is even a local

multiplayer so you can take on your friends.

While Dots might not have the cutting-

edge visuals of some of its counterparts, its

download fi gures and consistent place in the

app charts don’t lie. This game is and remains

hugely popular, and the beauty of it is you only

need to spend a few minutes of your own time

playing with it to see why.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

BEST INDIE GAME AWARDTHE SILENT AGE

iPad+ | iOS 4.0 | Freemium Android | OS 3.0 | Freemium

A platform game, but focused on time travel and the jumping back and forth between the same location, in

diff erent time periods in order to overcome any obstacles. The Silent Age has helped to completely revitalised this extensive genre.

THE MUSIC-MAKER AWARD YELLOFIER

iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | £1.99/$2.99Record a clip, whether it be your voice, a selection of instruments or just a random noise and Yellofi er is smart

enough to break them up into pieces. You can then experiment with them by mixing and editing it all together in a cool mixing suite.

THE HUGE AMOUNT OF CONTENT AWARDTHE DOORS

iPad | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 Less of an iPad app, more of a digital museum packed to the rafters with information about the iconic band.

These include police reports on Jim Morrison’s arrest and even a graphic novel; the range and depth is truly something to behold.

THE NEW WAY OF STORY-TELLING AWARDHAUNTING MELISSA

iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | FreemiumOne of the best app experiences of this year has been the release of the serial horror movie that is Haunting Melissa.

With random releases of new chapters designed to spook you and episodes that change when rewatched, this is storytelling on a new level.

ASPHALT 8: AIRBORNE iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Freemium Andriod | Varies | £0.69/$0.99

Leaves Real Racing 3 trailing in its wake thanks to awesome arcade gameplay and stunning environments and visuals.

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THE NEWSFEED SAVIOUR AWARDFEEDLY

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

Feedly was the app that stepped up when Google Reader closed in April, giving users who were suddenly

without a news reader app a more than adequate home on iOS and Android.

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YEAR WALK iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

Few apps this year have penetrated as deeply into our

psyche as Year Walk. The mixture of truly chilling Swedish

folklore and ghost stories with the dark, gothic artwork

will stay with you for some time. Year Walk is the perfect

example of just how powerful the interactive medium can be,

immersing the reader not only with the genuine terror of the story

but also by off ering constant interactivity through touch gestures

and tilt controls. There are countless engaging puzzles, as well as

boss battles with some of Scandinavia’s most ghoulish spirits.

Year Walk does a wonderful job of building tension and suspense

as players have to explore the woods in the dead of night, gathering

as many clues as they can to fi gure out what is happening. There is an unrivalled

atmosphere to this game, and it stands head and shoulders above the rest.

ASTRONAUT VIDEO/MAGAZINE NO. 2

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/£2.99 An app that blurs the

lines between TV, magazine; Astronaut

is a collection of unique stories laced with a great soundtrack.

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TRIPTEASE iPad | iOS 6.0 | Free

As travel guides go, none look better than Triptease. Users

can build their own guides based on the trips they’ve taken and share them with the community.

STYLE AWARD

ACCEPTANCE SPEECHYear Walk – Simogo“We’re absolutely overwhelmed by the response Year Walk have had. To think that such a strange, and at times even demanding, experience divided up into two separate softwares could become such a success. Most of all we’re glad of all the discussions its story has spurred between friends (and perhaps even between strangers), both online and offl ine. We’d like to thank everyone who played it through, and helped make it a success. Thank you!”

INNOVATION AWARD

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MAILBOX iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free

Mailbox has been one of the big app stories of the year, not just because of the

waitlist system it pioneered upon its launch, but because of the way it

redesigned the way we look at and think about our email inboxes. This is the app

that stripped back the inbox and used gestures to organise every single message

you receive. Conversations are structured to read more like chat-like conversations

and you can snooze emails for later. Mailbox has aspects of a to-do list too, with the

way you can compartmentalise messages if they relate to specifi c tasks. The highly

sought after ‘Inbox zero’ is now a reality for all thanks to this app.

Why such an innovation? Well, Mailbox has not only changed the way we all

interact with our inbox, but the interface and gesture-based functionality has

been such a hit with users that even Apple appear to have taken inspiration

from them when they decided to overhaul the Mail app for iOS 7 – which is a

pretty big compliment for any developer, and is deserving of an award.

YPLAN iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free Andriod | OS 2.3.3 | Free

YPlan made being spontaneous even more eff ortless with its list of

events going on tonight in London and now New York.

YELLOFIER iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | £1.99/$2.99

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YOUTUBE iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

YouTube has had to reinvent

itself somewhat ever since it

parted with Apple as a native

iOS app. This has actually served

the video service very well; with an updated

app that more closely resembles the

desktop version, as well as a polished iOS

7-inspired update that launched not only

before any other app, but the iOS as well.

The highlight has to be the new

background playback that allows users to

continue watching a video while searching

for another. This shows that YouTube knows

its users, and how listening to music and

using the app as a party playlist is a very

common function these days. Put simply,

the new app looks fantastic. Making the

most of the huge and endlessly growing

library of user content has never been

easier, or more entertaining.

DUOLINGO iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 2.2 | Free

Being able to speak another

language is a skill that most of

us wish we could call upon for

many reasons, and while there

are a vast number of ways to teach

yourself in this digital age, none have the

eff ortlessly fun appeal of Duolingo.

The app turns this diffi cult process into

something far more manageable and

appealing to users thanks to the memory

game design and interface it employs.

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise

then, that readers of Apps Magazine

have chosen to crown Duolingo as their

favourite app of this year’s new releases.

Few apps feel quite as accessible

as Duolingo; the clever achievement

system that is in place helps by giving

the user something to strive for, pushing

themselves up through the ranks even

when things get more complicated. The

beauty of Duolingo is that it never feels

like learning, and the readers of Apps Magazine were emphatic in their voting.

ENTERTAINMENT AWARD

READERS’ CHOICE

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THE DOORS iPad | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

In terms of sheer content and the amount of digital history in one place, The Doors app is unrivalled

and may even signal a new genre of apps.

VINE iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 4.0 | Free

This app has been absolutely everywhere this year, changing what it means to tweet and post a

video. Vine has started a revolution, and other video apps are left playing catch-up.

POCKET CASTS iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.49/$3.99 Android | OS 2.2 | £2.70/$3.99

An app that has come on in leaps and bounds this year, with an iOS launch and a gorgeous redesign.

GOOGLE MAPS iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free Android | OS Varies | Free

Bringing together directions and almost everything you could ever need to know about any location in

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VINE iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free Android | OS 4.0 | Free

There can be little doubt as to the app that has been

the most talked about this year. Vine has been the

biggest trending app ever since its release back in

January, and kickstarted the fl ash media revolution

that saw apps such as Snapchat and Keek come into the

spotlight as well. It also prompted the app heavyweights at

Instagram to release an update that solely dealt with

introducing short videos to their own download.

Vine has captured the imagination and changed the way

we share moments of our lives. No longer does this need to be

done through picture messages and Skype calls, instead users

can capture and share a six-second video and post it to Twitter

as well as the wider Vine community.

The stop-start nature of the capturing process lends

itself to some impressive creativity, with stop-motion videos

being hugely popular among its users. The app itself not only

supports posting and sharing but also off ers everyone the

chance to discover other users and the cool ways that they are

using Vine to show off what they’re doing.

Few apps have been spoken about as much over the last

year as Vine, and this is not just within tech circles, but the

wider world. Even more casual app users are fully aware of the

popularity and power of Vine, and that is one of the biggest

testaments to how much of an impact it has had. That, coupled

with such a massive new trend being set that a new wave of

similar apps have appeared on the app stores is perhaps the

highest compliment that can be paid to Vine.

DOTS iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | FreemiumAndroid | OS 2.2 | Freemium

Addictive and beautifully easy to play, once this stylish mobile game

worms its way onto your home screen it won’t ever leave.

IFTTT iPad+ | iOS 5.0

| £1.99/$2.99 | v1.3.5Allows iOS users to link diff erent services on their

smartphone more fl uidly than ever before.

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CREATE YOUR OWN VINE

APP OF THE YEAR

1. SET IT UPCreate a profi le

with your Twitter

login details or a

separate account

using your email.

Once set up, you

can view other

users’ videos and

shoot your own

by selecting the

camera icon.

3. SHAREAdd a caption

or searchable

hashtag, or a

location using

Foursquare,

and then select

whether you

want to post to

Vine, Twitter,

Facebook, or

all three.

2. SHOOTTap the screen

in short bursts

to create

multiple frames,

such as when

you’re creating

stop-motion

animation, or tap

and hold for one

consecutive six-

second take.

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GAMESTICK MINI-CONSOLE

02This Kickstarter success runs

Android games on a television.

GameStick consists of two

parts: a wireless controller and a tiny

mini-console dongle that slots into your

TV’s HDMI port. With two joysticks, A-B-

X-Y buttons, a d-Pad, and shoulder

buttons, the controller is adaptable for

any sort of gameplay but feels quite

basic. Made of white plastic, it feels

lumpy to hold, though it is lightweight.

The games available are not the best that

Android has to off er, but there are

familiar titles such as Shadowgun, Riptide

or Canabalt to choose from.

£79.99/$79.99 | gamestick.tvPerfect for ... The Android gamer

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BOOQ VIPER HARDCASE 7

01The Viper’s rugged design with

graphite casing, yellow inner

lining, leather spine and zip tips

give it an industrial look. Suitable for iPad

minis and 7” Android tablets, this

compact case is made of a rugged, water-

resistant nylon to protect against bumps

and scratches. The inside is also fi tted

with padded, non-scratch neoprene to

keep your tablet safe and snug, with

three pockets. Two pockets are large

enough to store your smartphone or cash

cards, with a third one double the size,

large enough to carry a passport.

£29.19/$39.95 | Booqbags.comPerfect for ... The no-nonsense businessman

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SPY-C WI-FI SPY TANK

06Snap photos and record video

with this remote control robot.

You control and steer the Spy-C

with your smartphone, which relays a live

video feed back to your device. The

camera can be tilted up to 45 degrees in

the air and you can also interact with

others through the available speaker and

microphone. Connecting via its own Wi-Fi,

the Spy-C has a range of 20m indoors and

60m in the open air. The downside is that

it does tend to gobbles up power, running

on 6 AA batteries and only lasting for 75

minutes in use. Still, while it lasts, it is

great fun to play with.

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BARBOUR iPAD MINI 2 QUILTED

05Produced by Proporta in

collaboration with British

Heritage’s fashion house

Barbour, this quilted case off ers a classic

design for your brand new iPad mini 2.

Available in a range of colours including

terracotta, navy blue and olive (pictured),

the fabric case also has a tartan lining

and will appeal to fans of Jack Wills or

Burberry. What’s more, these Barbour

accessories are multi-purpose thanks to

a dual-angle stand, which ensures that

desktop or laptop viewing is made simple

while keeping the tablet fully protected.

£54.95/$74.95 | Proporta.co.ukPerfect for ... The traditionalist

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BRAVEN 710 PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKER

03Designed for a stunning audio

and visual experience, the

Braven 710 is equipped with up

to 12 hours of play time, and is encased

in aircraft-grade aluminum. The portable

speaker also uses NFC to pair with any

compatible device wirelessly and can be

used as a Bluetooth bridge to stream to

any home stereo. In addition to being

water resistant, the 710 can be used as a

power bank to charge mobile devices.

£149.99/$169.99 | Braven.comPerfect for ... The music lover

PROPORTA iPAD AIR SHINE CASE PEACOCK

04With a glossy exterior and

exotic peacock print lining, this

case perfectly complements the

new iPad Air’s colourful iOS 7 operating

system. This fashion-forward case also

has a compact mirror and pocket for

cash cards on the inside sleeve. Proporta

temper style with substance by also

including a stand mode and ensure your

iPad is securely held in place with their

unique 3M grip. The case comes with a

Lifetime Exchange Warranty so that you

can return it if you’re unsatisfi ed.

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iCONNECT BLUETOOTH MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG

07With working headlights, full

suspension and gull-wing doors,

this model is as close as many

will get to owning a SLS AMG supercar.

Pairing with your iPhone via Bluetooth,

you can remotely control the car using an

on-screen joystick or switch to Full

Gesture Control that responds to you

turning your device like a real steering

wheel. As an added feature, the entire

back window of the car is a high-quality

speaker that you can stream your iTunes

collection through. You can even set your

lights to fl ash into time with the beat.

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APONYO CLICK STYLUS

10The Click is so-called because its

woven fi bre nib is retractable,

almost exactly like that of a

ballpoint pen. The patented nib is worth

protecting as it is incredibly responsive

and glides across the screen. Not that the

nib is delicate. In fact, it’s quite the

opposite. Despite being made of fabric, it

is surprisingly fi rm. It never missed a

swipe, making it ideal for creative works

as well as day-to-day use with your

device. All in all, the Click represents real

value for money. Purchase this if you’re

looking for a stylus that looks great and

works incredibly smoothly.

£9.99/$12.99 | stylusx.comPerfect for ... The artist

MINIX NEO X5 DUAL CORE MEDIA HUB FOR ANDROID

08The Minix Neo X5 off ers 16GB of

physical storage space to back

up your music, movies, photos

and even apps when your smartphone or

tablet is at bursting point. The media hub

runs Android 4.1, so you can download

content directly from Google Play and

there’s a number of apps pre-installed,

with the likes of Netfl ix and Pandora

being just a click away. Movies can be

watched in 1080p, but the X5 does have

issues recognising certain fi le types.

Around the back are a wide selection of

ports, including a HDMI, three USB ports,

audio output and SD card reader, so you

can make this the centre of your home

entertainment system.

£74.99 | minix.com.hkPerfect for ... The fi lm fan

SURVIVOR + CATALYST CASE FOR iPHONE 5

09Secure when it comes to locking

shut, the Survivor has a double-

clasp system to ensure this case

won’t come apart, as well as a screw-in

tether for your headphone port for added

peace of mind. The Survivor also provides

full-button access and is impressively

lightweight – its clear plastic shell making

it very subtle as a cover for your iPhone.

It can be a little strenuous trying to get

your iPhone in and out of the case, but at

least this should assure you of its

resistance against letting in water and

dust. Designed to be for all occasions, this

is a pretty easy case to live with.

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05 APPS YOU SHOULD BE GIFTINGCALL OF DUTY: STRIKE TEAM

An original and exciting COD game for mobile.

NIGHT SKY 2Scan the skies and recognise constellations

and planets with this augmented reality astronomy app.

ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II

Play as one of the 30 famous characters.

THE LAND OF ME – This interactive download encourages

children to use their imaginations to create monsters and vehicles.

LIMBONot for the faint-hearted, this puzzle game

set in the underworld will have players sat on the edge of their seat.

iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

Android | OS 2.0.1 | £4.33/$6.99

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.99/$0.99

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

Android | OS 2.3 | £0.79/$0.99

iPad | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

NETATMO URBAN WEATHER STATION

14These sleek-looking tubes

transmit real-time weather

stats to your device, issuing

weather warnings as push notifi cations.

City dwellers concerned about air quality

have embraced this product as it

measures carbon dioxide. But while smog

is rare, health-conscious users might be

disappointed it doesn’t measure the more

commonplace threat: carbon monoxide. It

does measure temperature, humidity and

air pressure however, so perhaps a more

genteel use for the gadget is in a

gardener’s greenhouse. Set up is easy as

the tubes are already paired, all you need

to do is simply download the app and

connect it to your Wi-Fi.

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PARROT ZIK GOLD COLLECTION HEADPHONES

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the French designer Philippe

Stark, the Parrot Zik Gold

Collection headphones look and sound

great. Available in a range of colours,

including rose gold (pictured) Parrot Zik

headphones block out 99% of ambient

noise. Slide your fi ngers vertically on the

right-hand speaker to adjust volume or

swipe sideways to skip tracks.

Alternatively, download the Parrot Audio

Suite app for iPhone controls as well as

the tools to confi gure the headphones

for ‘Concert Hall Eff ect’.

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JAWBONE MINI JAMBOX SPEAKER

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you are with the portable

Jawbone Mini Jambox. Small

enough to fi t in a shirt top pocket, the

Mini Jambox still brings the noise with

high-quality sound and 10 hours of

playback. Don’t forget to download the

companion Jawbone app for iOS and

Android, which provides a portal to pull-in

your favourite playlists from multiple

streaming services such as Spotify, Rdio

or Deezer. You can also set up voice

controls for the speaker within the app.

£149.99/$179.99 | jawbone.comPerfect for ... The party animal

WITHINGS PULSEFITNESS TRACKER

13Measure your heart rate with

this sleek, smart tracker. The

Withings Pulse also calculates

the number of steps you take, the

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a day. All of this info is easily navigated

through a touchscreen, with additional

stats accessible via the app. Weighing

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options on how to wear it: either as a

watch, on a belt clip, or in your pocket.

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PRODUCTIVITYCOAST BY OPERA

iPad | iOS 6.0 | FreeReimagining the way you browse the web on tablet, Coast is a visually-driven browser app with simple controls to aid navigation. Users

deploy gestures to open and close tabs as well as create icon-based Favourites lists. It’s intuitive in the way users can decide exactly where they would like to search for something, and simply a gorgeous space.

STOCKTOUCHiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free

The stock market is not necessarily a visually stimulating place upon fi rst thought, but StockTouch is designed to change that. The app quite literally fi lls

your screen with coloured tiles to depict the stock performance of the 100 largest stocks, with data being updated every fi ve minutes throughout the day. You can build a favourites list to track your own portfolio of options too.

QUICKOFFICEiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | FreeBeing able to create and edit Microsoft

Offi ce documents wherever you are is defi nitely something worth having. With Quickoffi ce this is a reality, as well as the bonus of 15GB of free space in the cloud.

POCKET INFORMANT PRO

iPad+ | iOS 6.1 | £5.99/$8.99

Android | OS 2.3 | £6.23/$9.99

This download off ers daily to-do lists and

full calendar scheduling. The app also syncs with Google Cal and Evernote, so you can be super organised.

DROPBOXiPad+ | iOS 5.0

| Freemium Android | OS 2.2

| FreemiumDropbox off ers cloud storage in a

clean interface. Great for accessing files across computers, but also for showing images in its tablet-friendly, full-screen picture gallery.

ADOBE IDEASiPad+ | iOS 5.1

| Freemium

As its name suggests, Adobe Ideas is

ideal for brainstorming. It provides you with an endles blank canvas and all manner of tools to help with the creative process. Pay extra for 20 GB of Creative Cloud Storage.

TABLET TALK Android | OS 2.1 |

£1.93/$2.99An app that allows users to make calls

and texts from their tablet without having to fi sh their phone out of a pocket. Tablet Talk doesn’t require a new number, just a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.

POCKETiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | FreeThere are times when your web

browsing is rushed; not giving you enough time to read all the articles you want. Pocket puts an end to this, allowing you to save stories for later, so you can read when it suits you.

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ENTERTAINMENT

SOCIAL APPS

DISNEY ANIMATEDiPad | iOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99

A fantastic iPad-exclusive app that gives all of us the chance to take a nostalgic trip back to childhood and the Disney movies that peppered it. Disney Animated is a comprehensive guide to animation at the studio, and how it has changed and evolved

through time. There are interactive images and layered clips to uncover and even a screen where every scene from every Disney movie can be found in one place. On top of this, there is a wonderful Color Map depicting every scene from every Disney fi lm in a thumbnail, so you can spot trends. This is a truly unique and magical experience that both adults and children will love.

YOUTUBEiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | FreeWatching videos on your tablet has never been better thanks to the updated

YouTube app. Being able to watch one video while searching for another really improves the experience.

FLIPBOARDiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | FreeThe personalised magazines of Flipboard deserve to be seen on the larger tablet

screen. It means more stories on the cover and each page for you to browse through when you have the chance.

FOTOPEDIA REPORTERiPad | iOS 5.0 | Free

Another tablet exclusive, this iPad app is a beautiful, image-driven news source

app that covers a range of subjects. Taking on the format of a digital magazine, it’s also a social platform as users can upload images and stories using built-in templates that broaden the reach of the app even more.

BRIAN COX’S WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £3.99/$5.99The entire universe serves as the menu space here, and that only scratches the

surface. The clever scrolling system that automatically plays videos when you reach them in the text, and the extensive amount of information both make this a great download.

NETFLIXiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

Android | OS 2.2 | FreemiumTake your Netfl ix account and that fantastic library with you and watch it all on

the screen size it deserves. The app supports cloud playback so you can resume watching on another device.

500PXiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

Android | OS 4.0 | FreemiumIn order to get the most out of the stunning images that 500px hosts, the full size of

your iPad or Android tablet screen is needed. The work on show is fantastic and the social aspect is a great feature.

THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMOREiPad | iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99

One of best interactive stories on the App Store, Fantastic Flying Books (pictured below) actually won an Oscar. The whimsical story of books coming to life, it is quite fi tting that you are able

to engage with the pages. With a nostalgic art style, this app is eff ortlessly charming iPad-only download.

PLUME PREMIUM FOR TWITTER

Android | OS 2.1 | £3.73/$4.99Plume makes for a great-looking Twitter client on tablets, thanks to the

transparent feeds that complement your wallpaper and a space grey colour scheme that is very cool.

TWEETBOT FOR TWITTER

iPad | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99Tweetbot does a great job of making your Twitter account even

more accessible. This is thanks to the ability to mute hashtags and users, so your timeline looks cleaner.

ZEEBOXiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free

Android | OS 2.2 | FreeUse TV shows as the source for your social activity, as zeebox allows you to

interact with shows as they happen with other users. Chat in rooms dedicated to individual shows and check statistics live on your device.

SPOUTiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99

A very cool and diff erent way of getting your social media news feeds delivered

to you, Spout fi lls the screen with live, dynamic text dedicated to each new post. See any that interest you? A single tap will have you jump to the original to interact.

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GAMESMODERN COMBAT 4: ZERO HOUR

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99 Android | OS 2.3 | £4.99/$6.99Personifying everything that makes a high-end tablet game, Modern Combat 4 has the epic soundtrack, huge scale and Hollywood blockbuster look and feel. The Multiplayer mode is equally epic, with seemingly endless

weapons to choose from to help you climb the online leaderboards.

DEUS EX: THE FALLiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99

Much more than just a port or spin-off , The Fall is the mobile-exclusive latest

instalment in the Deus Ex franchise. Explore stunning environments from Moscow to Panama, with truly beautiful lighting eff ects that mimic the textures of the console game. Add in a fully fl edged augmentation system that isn’t watered down at all and you’ll realise this is the real deal.

REAL BOXING iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £0.99/$0.99

Android | OS 2.3 | £0.99/$0.99 As the name suggests, developer Vivid was determined to make this app

as realistic as possible, and some of the visuals within Real Boxing are astounding for mobile. While the game is slick and the controls easy to manage, the true star is the graphics, with great detail in the faces of boxers and in the damage they take.

LETTERPRESS – WORD GAME

iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free The highly addictive word game is brilliant fun on tablet, with a smart

interface that doesn’t complicate things. It’s eff ortless to sit back and relax on the sofa and play this game, which works better on tablet because of the gestures and extra screen space it off ers you.

INFINITY BLADE IIIiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £4.99/$6.99

Long a benchmark for how good mobile games can look, the latest Infi nity Blade

again raises the bar with bigger areas to explore and wonderful lighting eff ects to really bring scenes to life. Some single areas of this game are bigger than the entire original – when you add that to the extra facets of the game such as forges and potion making, you have a major tablet title.

SKY GAMBLERS: AIR SUPREMACY

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 Android | OS 2.3.3 | Free

Released alongside the original Retina display iPad, Air Supremacy remains the

Sky Gamblers game that utilises it the best. The detail here is the key factor, with heat shimmer from jet engines and sunlight bouncing off the sea both adding to the visual experience.

RAGE OF THE GLADIATOR iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Freemium

Android | OS 2.3.3 | FreemiumThis is one of the best-looking games available on iOS and Android, with

frenetic swipe controls to match. Enter the Roman gladiatorial arena for epic boss battles and unleash some very cool fi nishing moves. If you’re familiar with Infi nity Blade, then this app is sure to go down very well.

ANOMALY 2iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

Android | OS 2.2 | £3.49/$$.99The Anomaly series has created a whole new genre of gaming: tower offence.

This latest instalment has pushed the boundaries even further. Anomaly 2 is stunning, and the tactics of the game will have players immersed from the start. It is also possible to play as the alien defenders in multiplayer mode, so you and your friends can face off.

EUFLORIA HDiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

Android | OS 2.3 | £2.99/$4.99A unique game that works perfectly on tablet because of the intricate nature of

the gameplay. Eufl oria is all about taking over planets using your seedlings, planting and growing trees to sprout new soldiers and explore new planets – it’s unusual and engrossing from the very beginning.

BASTIONiPad+ | iOS 5.1

| £2.99/$4.99The constantly evolving landscapes

that build around you, beautiful artwork and intuitive touch controls make Bastion stand out as an open-world game.

MINECRAFT – POCKET EDITION

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99

Android | Varies | VariesA streamlined version of the PC game, here

is a universe to explore and build within – all while avoiding zombies!

RIPTIDE GP2iPad+ | iOS 6.0

| £1.99/$2.99 Android | OS 2.3

| £1.99/$2.99Up to four players can battle it out in

custom hydro jets and outdo each other in awesome stunts.

MACHINARIUMiPad+ | iOS 5.0

| £2.99/$4.99 Android | OS 2.2

| £4.00/$5.00Guide the little robot hero home by

solving puzzles. This beautiful game is a must on all tablets.

THE ROOMiPad | iOS 5.0

| £1.49/$1.99 Android | OS 2.0.1

| £1.49/$1.99This award-winning app has terrifi ed

and engrossed users with its 3D puzzles and truly chilling setting.

LIMBO GAMEiPad+ | iOS 6.0

| £2.99/$4.99Limbo is all about the atmosphere,

with a soundtrack and ambiance that will send a shiver down your spine. The intuitive controls are great too.

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CREATIVE

iMOVIE iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99

Apple’s own native editing suite has been given a makeover for iOS 7, and with all the gestures that allow

you to cut frames and move clips around, using it on the bigger tablet screen is a must. iMovie is packed with themes so you can create your own news report or movie trailer from your home footage.

PAPER BY FIFTYTHREEiPad | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

There are few creative spaces available on iPad that look and feel as elegant as Paper, with its

themed notebooks and drawing tools that all react diff erently as you use them. The interface is clean and simple, with everything kept simple and perfect to help fuel your creativity.

HAIKU DECKiPad | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

Haiku Deck is the anti-presentation presentation app, placing an emphasis on the creation of stylish PowerPoints

without cheesy ClipArt. With Creative Commons built in to source images and some sleek templates to use, your slideshows will never be the same again.

REACTABLE MOBILEiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £6.99/$9.99

Android | OS 2.2 | £7.04/$9.99One of the most unique turntables or music-making facilities you will ever come across, Reactable is an

open space where users can drop in boxes of sound and create music completely from scratch. Every setting possible is open to tweaking, and there are endless gestures and screen placements to use, making this ideal for the tablet screen.

PHOTO APPS

PAPER ARTISTiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99

Android | OS 4.0 | £1.99/$2.99Take your photos and turn them into paintings and sketches using this app, where you can select diff erent art styles

in order to achieve the result you’re looking for.

DJAY 2iPad | iOS 6.0

| £6.99/$9.99Sequel to the successful turntable app,

djay 2 is now even smarter at matching together your tracks using harmonic match to read keys and sync everything.

GARAGEBANDiPad+ | iOS 7.0

| FreemiumA fully working music studio complete with

all manner of instruments to play. GarageBand is ideal for tablet because of the extra space for drumming or piano playing that the device can off er you.

PROCREATEiPad | iOS 6.0

| £2.99/$4.99Procreate’s setting as a place to get

creative is all down to the app’s determination to include detail. This is epitomised by the ultra HD 4K canvas that makes even the smallest details of your creations crucial.

FL STUDIO MOBILE HD

iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | £10.49/$14.99

Android | OS 2.3.3 | £12.95/$14.99

Create multi-track music projects from

the detailed interface of FL Studio. Resembling a recording studio mixing deck, the tablet’s screen space is a real benefit.

PINNACLE STUDIOiPad | iOS 6.0

| £6.99/$9.99A great space in which to edit your

videos that should be considered a genuine alternative to iMovie. The storyboard feature allows you to quickly rearrange your clips and is a handy tool to aid productivity.

GRAFIOiPad+ | iOS 5.0 |

£7.99/$11.99As a thinking space, Grafi o is one of the

best around, off ering a giant blank canvas with which you can do anything. Whether it be building a spider diagram or just sketching out an idea; this is your space.

REPIXiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium

Android | OS 4.0 | FreemiumGoing beyond most photo editing apps, Repix has fi lters and stunning eff ects tools with the power to turn images into

art – the results deserve to be seen on tablets.

SNAPSEEDiPad+ | iOS 5.1 | Free

Android | OS 4.0 | FreeSnapseed stands out because of the great gesture controls enabled. Tap, hold and swipe on your image to move between

the diff erent options – easily done on a tablet.

DIPTIC PDQiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99

Android | OS 2.2 | £0.63/$0.99Instead of placing fi lters onto your photos, use Diptic to create collages. There are many templates to choose from, and each

image can be edited individually for great results.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TOUCHiPad | iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99

Android | OS 3.1 | £6.99/$9.99The desktop software goes mobile with the Touch app, a streamlined version of the full software that gives users the

power to edit photos on the move on their iPad.

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FREE ALTERNATIVES TO… WARMLY ALARM CLOCKDOWNLOADS TO HELP YOU GET UP FEELING BRIGHT AND BREEZY

WARMLY ALARM CLOCK

This simple and attractive app makes being woken up by an alarm less of a shock. Instead of blaring

out music or something akin to the red alert noise from Star Trek, it lets you stir to the sound of pleasant noises such frying eggs, coff ee percolating or a cat meowing. It even eases you in to these with ambient noises, such as bird song, that fade in a couple of minutes before the main alarm starts playing. Simultaneously, it prepares a weather update to show on the main screen so you know what to wear when you get up.Easy to use but perhaps not alarming enough if you are a heavy sleeper.


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ABOVE: There are lots of alarm sounds on offer

iHOME SLEEPThis app allows you to preset times for sleep and nap alarms and select music from your device (or the TuneIn

Radio app if you’re on iOS 7) that plays for a set time when you drop off or wake up. You can set alarms that go off only once or that repeat at set intervals, and if you need routine you can be reminded when it’s bedtime. By fl icking the sliders under the clock you can also compile basic stats based on how long you sleep for, a nice novelty. As with most alarm clock apps though, this won’t work if your phone is locked.

Includes some great features not normally found in free alarm clock apps. A worthy download.

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.9 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.0.8

SLEEP TIMEThis attractive app will put you to sleep, wake you up and analyse your sleep patterns in between. The alarm is set

by dragging a red marker around an attractive animated graphic of an analogue clock. Five diff erent alarm sounds are included in the free version but more are available if you upgrade. To help you drop off , you can play a soundscape – but only one comes free. The sleep analysis tells you how long you slept for and how much of that time was spent in light sleep and deep sleep and can show your pattern over several days.A nicely designed app that is more than just an alarm clock but you will have to be willing to upgrade if you want to get it all.

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v 2.6.4830 Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v1.0.7

WAVE ALARMThis simple app doesn’t do anything except tell you the weather and wake you up at an allotted time, but

it performs these tasks eff ectively and with a twist. The main screen is a digital clock that shows the time, date and current high and low temperatures, with an icon indicating the prevailing conditions. The alarm can be preset in the Settings menu together with the colour of the clock and a few other display features. What makes this clock diff erent is the integration of gestures: swiping down dims the screen slightly and waving your phone stops the alarm.Before using this you’d better be sure you have a good grip when waking up.

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Freemium | v2.1 Android | OS 2.3 | Freemium | v2.0

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BEDBUZZ TALKING ALARM CLOCK

If you want to be woken up in the morning with a personal greeting rather than a bleep, say hello to BedBuzz. This

version has an English bias in its three voices but compared with other talking apps they are all surprisingly tolerable. The main screen shows the time, date and weather, each of which will be spoken by the app if you tap the appropriate text or image. Another unusual feature is the ability to set wake up messages that consenting Facebook friends will hear when they wake up, too.

ALARM CLOCKBY MKCHANGE

This app might make you feel better about waking up because every time the alarm goes off , money is donated

to good causes. It’s not a lot – each virtual coin you get when you wake up is only worth 0.01 US cents – but it doesn’t cost you a penny because the money is donated by commercial sponsors. You can choose the benefi ciaries from a list including Save the Children, the Rainforest Alliance and Human Rights Watch. The interface isn’t fancy, but it’s the noise it makes that counts.

WAKEMEThe fi rst time you run this app you get an instructional video that suggests normal alarm clocks fail because they

don’t get your brain going. WakeMe is supposed to solve that problem by stimulating you with videos that have been sent to you through Facebook or are on one of several preselected YouTube channels. The selection of channels is limited, but it covers a wide range of interests from sports to news, science and humour. The alarm-setting window is basic but you can pick from a decent selection of sounds to wake you up in time for the videos.

Handy if you often find yourself waking up bleary eyed and need to be told the time.

Cool idea that could make an important contribution if enough people wake up to it.

A pretty good idea, but it’s a shame you can’t access your own YouTube channels.

SLEEPBOTLike iHome Sleep and Sleep Time, this app includes both an alarm clock and tools to analyse your sleep patterns. It

can track your movement and any noises you make while you are in dreamland, so you can review these the next day to see if you were restless, snoring or perhaps even chatty. If you want to be able to access these data elsewhere and get more detailed analytics, you can also sign up for an online account. The alarm, meanwhile, comes with options that allow you to set an optimal sleep time, the snooze length and a soothing ambient soundscape.The app to get if you want to know exactly what you are saying in your sleep.

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GOONS & BOTS ALARM CLOCK

This app tries to be diff erent by decorating its main screen with cartoon monsters and robots. Unfortunately in

this review it wouldn’t run under iOS 7 and didn’t display properly on Android. On the plus side, it’s easy to set the time and repeat interval of alarms and you can pick a music fi le from your device to wake you up if you don’t like the sounds it comes with. For anyone who has a hard time reaching consciousness though, the default rock tunes provide a suffi cient incentive to get out of bed.The monstrous music is definitely stirring but otherwise this feels like a work in progress.


RADION FREEThis app gets top marks for its attractive interface and smart use of touchscreen controls. The main interface looks like

an old TV set with several knobs and sliders for adjusting brightness, activating the alarm, accessing Shoutcast internet radio streams or playing the soothing sound of rain on a window to help you fall asleep. Alarms are easy to set in the Settings menu and you can tweak options such as sound, repeat interval, snooze length, how quickly the volume fades in and whether you can shake your phone to stop the noise.

Garish ads can distract from the vintage ambience but you can’t complain when it’s free.

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One of the unsung heroes of childhood was the Choose Your Own Adventure book series that placed

readers in the shoes of a story’s central character and asked them to make the key decisions. It was immersive and wonderfully engaging, bringing an extra dimension to good old-fashioned reading and inspiring entirely new ways to tell stories. Crowded Fiction takes this concept and gives it a modern twist.

The end product of a Kickstarter project, the app is an eBook reader where the stories come to life unlike any

other eBook currently on the market. Before starting, users must choose a reading speed that’s comfortable as the text moves across the screen. The text then spills across the display, bringing with it a sense of drama that usually requires some active imagination from the reader. Not any more, Crowded Fiction drops the user right into the heart of the story, where the decisions taken by on-screen gestures and the timing of those actions have a direct impact.

As the text plays, there are trigger moments and prompts within the narrative that require an action from

the user. However, this is unlike the stop-start type of interactive books that are a staple on the App Store, where the user waits until a pause in the story to tap and swipe. ‘Jackson’s Choice’, the debut story in Crowded Fiction sees the interactions take place ‘live’ – as the events unfold and the words appear.

The eBook tells the story of an art journalist who gets caught up in a murder case; as a result the user has to throw punches in fights by swiping the screen and navigate car chases by steering and tilting the device. Every action has a consequence, so mistiming

Reimagines how books are read

Crowdsourcing helps create a community

Only one book to read at the moment

The interface is perhaps too simple

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CROWDED FICTIONTHE HUMBLE WORD HAS A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

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INTERVIEW:JOE BOOTH

AS SOMEONE WITH DYSLEXIA, HOW DID YOU COME TO THE DECISION TO WRITE AN INTERACTIVE BOOK?I had this desire to use what I’ve learnt making videogames

to help kids learn. Learning as an area is a new business

model; you can’t support a lot of staff, and I have limited

means. I can afford to give some of my time but not to

hire a big team, so that kind of constrained and focused it.

There are a lot of things for pre-school and early grades but

there’s not a lot for older kids. There is also a big problem

for older kids; in the US two out of three kids do not read at

their grade level. It’s shocking but that’s the reality here.

EVEN COMPARED TO OTHER INTERACTIVE BOOKS, CROWDED FICTION IS UNIQUE. WHERE DID THE CONCEPT COME FROM?I don’t know that we had a vision, we had a very organic

approach; to try stuff and test it and learn from that. I

guess the biggest thing was to give ourselves a constraint

– we wanted to have no images; we wanted this to feel

like it’s about text and a book and fiction and not about an

interactive picture book.

HOW DIFFICULT WAS IT TO MAKE A REALITY?Making it accessible was crucial; people are used to reading

books but you tell someone to swipe right and ten per cent

of people will swipe left. We were doing a test with some

dyslexic kids and a mother wrote in saying ‘My son’s stuck;

it says ‘Tap the skull’ and he’s looking for the picture of the

skull and there are no pictures’. People have expectations

and we had to deal with that kind of complexity.

DID YOU ALWAYS INTEND TO PUT JACKSON’S FATE IN THE HANDS OF THE READERS?No we didn’t! We didn’t plan to do that, we planned just

to make it an interactive book, but doing a Kickstarter we

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ABOVE: Jackson’s Choice is the only book on offer for now, but there are more coming in this series alone

moves can land journalist Jackson in more trouble. To add to the tension most interactions involve alternating text where readers must try and tap the right option before it vanishes. It all feels very much like a video game, and indeed developers Vidya Gamer seem to have been heavily infl uenced by the gaming world, and have tried to bring elements of that level of immersion to reading.

There are also conversations that require reading body language and speech to decide on a route to take and get the necessary information. To make this interaction worthwhile, Crowded Fiction is full of achievements. Whether it’s for how a situation is approached, or for taking the time to search a corpse properly, messages let users know when one has been unlocked.

These achievements can be shared on Facebook, and readers can compare their own path with that of their friends, with every choice made by every reader being logged in Crowded Fiction’s servers. The majority results will then be analysed

and shape the next book in the series – essentially crowdsourcing Jackson’s traits for future instalments of the narrative.

In order to get access to the full book an in-app purchase is required, but Crowded Fiction does allow users to sample the fi rst seven chapters for free, and this is more than enough time to have anyone hooked to the story, so parting with some money for the full version doesn’t feel remotely grating.

Crowded Fiction is a unique experience, yet keeps the interface and functionality very simple. Apart from the gesture box, it’s just black text on white pages – and yet because of everything else going on it feels anything but two-dimensional. For the commute or reading in bed, the experience gained from downloading Crowded Fiction is one that is likely to leave a mark.

This has created a format that could change the genre on the digital platform.

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01 PROMPTSSome words within the

text are in bold, and

tapped to cue some

sort of interaction

within the story. It

can be anything from

opening a door to

searching a dead body.

02 COLOURSThere are also the

coloured words, these

are timing focused and

the aim is to tap them

when they turn green.

This emphasises the

right moment to carry

out a specifi c action.

03 SWIPE AREAThere are occasions

where the reader can

choose the direction

in which Jackson

goes, and swiping in a

direction will send him

off that way, or have

him look around.

04 TILTOne scene in the book

involves a car chase,

and in order to get

through it there’s some

tilt-control work to be

done so that you barge

another car off the

road and get away.

05 ACHIEVEMENTSThere are video game-

like achievements to

collect throughout

the chapters too.

These come from

talking people round,

searching bodies and

other in-story feats.

The unique interactivity of Crowded Fiction

SHOWCASE

said ‘hey, wouldn’t it be fun if you could be a character

in this book?’ and we sold all these characters and asked

people to design these characters. Then it was how do

we keep people interested, so we came up with ideas like

what if we had a dilemma and that would affect Jackson’s

personality moving forward. In chapter one we find a

dead body, and this body has $100 on it, so you decide

if you’re going to keep it or not, and it’s going to affect

the character. It’s a decision point and that’s going to be

reflective of Jackson in the future.

CAN READERS EXPECT INCREASED LEVELS OF INTERACTING AS THE SERIES OF BOOKS CONTINUES? Yes, I think we deliberately kept it simple just for the first

one and we want it to be as accessible as we can. So I

think yes, we’ll definitely continue to try and get in some

more complexity for Crowded Fiction.

HOW MUCH DID YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES DRIVE AND INFLUENCE YOU IN THE CREATION OF THE APP?I disengaged from reading through my teens so I wasn’t

reading fiction. In my twenties I wasn’t happy with this so

I went to the library, to the kids section, and I thought ‘I’ve

got to start at the bottom and get practice’. I think there

was something subconscious about the decision to bring

in letters on the page in Crowded Fiction that felt very

pleasing to my eye. It feels good because it leads my eye,

and it seems to be something that has resonated with a

section of dyslexia. But this is not going to solve dyslexia.

We are very focused on how to get those who can read to

love it – and it’s so rewarding when I hear those stories.

WILL THERE BE OTHER STORIES ON CROWDED FICTION?Yes, we’re talking to a bunch of authors right now

about some different things and when we are ready to

announce that we will. I would say we have a business

and it’s a tough business publishing on the iPad, but we

have a business model around crowd funding and we

have a value proposition we have for authors that you’re

able to raise awareness for their work, not just what

they would do with us, but with their other work and

we’re slowly building our communities so I think we have

something unique to offer the authors and the audience.

We just need to bring those two things together.

HOW SOON CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN JACKSON’S STORY?We haven’t tied down exactly when that’s going to be

done and we haven’t tied exactly how we’re going to

fund some of that. We may need to do some crowd

funding on that before we can make it a reality. So stay

tuned, as soon as we have a clear date we will share it!


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SHOWCASEGetting to grips with

FIFA 14’s new touch controls 01 TAP TO PASS

As part of the

new setup, when in

possession of the ball,

users pass to teammates

by tapping on the target

they wish to give the ball.

02 SWIPE TO SHOOTA nice way to

quickly fire off shots,

even taking into account

the speed with which

you swipe and applying

that to strikes at goal.

03 MOVEMENT Instead of using

an on-screen d-Pad,

players now have to

hold and drag in order to

effectively move their

players around the pitch.

04 SPRINTINGIn a similar vein,

whenever you have

possession of the ball,

tap and hold anywhere

on the screen in order to

make your player sprint.

05 PRESSUREWith a quick tap

onto the opposition to

target them, players can

put pressure on the ball

in an effort to try and

win it back for the team.

ABOVE: Goalkeepers still need some work as any on target shot from within 40 yards tends to go in

ABOVE: The control system has been overhauled, now focusing on gestures

ABOVE: Visually the game has taken a step forward this year, with smooth gameplay and improved realism

Pros/ConsVisually a great game to play

Users can revert to the old control setup if they wish

The touch-to-pass system is a little awkward

There are some issues with getting online to play

The excitement among football fans builds up every year around the time of the latest FIFA launch.

The chance to try out famous football club’s new signings for themselves and take advantage of the latest graphic and gameplay updates is enough to form queues outside shops at midnight for console versions. In the past few years mobile owners have also had a reason to get FIFA fever, thanks to EA Sports bringing the game to smartphone and tablets as well.

This year’s edition has had a complete overhaul of the control system, replacing the on-screen d-Pad with ‘Touch Flow’ controls that are designed to add to the precision of gameplay. You can now use swipe and drag gestures to move players around the pitch, and tap teammates to pass to them. In theory it sounds like an

interesting move, however in reality it’s hugely frustrating to work with, and leaves users feeling all fi ngers and thumbs. Swiping actions to control the movement of the ball are a nice idea, but having to tap other players to pass them the ball is a laboured task, making player movement feel like a secondary priority – defi nitely not the case when it comes to the Beautiful Game in real life.

On the subject of player movement, not only do these controls feel like they’ve been pushed down the priority list, trying to move players and close down the opposition using gestures is a task you wouldn’t wish on anyone, such is the awkwardness of it all.

EA Sports has also now made FIFA 14 a free download – but don’t get too excited as an in-app purchase is required to play more than a single introductory game to show off the

new controls. Online gaming is open from the very moment you fi re it all up, although we had a few issues getting online to play.

Of course comparing FIFA 14 to console versions of the game would be unfair, and there is no doubt that visually the game has taken another step forward, with more polish in player movement and likeness. However, they continue to be more beauty than brains. Scoring is still too easy, with any on-target shot from within 40 yards fi nding its way into the net. For now FIFA on mobile still feels like a Championship match rather than a Premier League game.

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FIFA 14 has taken steps forward visually but the new control system leaves rather a lot to be desired.

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A few seconds with the interface of Dream of Pixels and any user will understand the name. The almost whimsical artwork is mesmerising in

how it is constantly in flux as the game unfolds, with the blocks of the game changing colour regularly. It makes for an interesting visual experience, and contributes a lot towards the ambiance that makes this game compelling.

It’s an unusual sensation because the gameplay itself is pretty straightforward, offering a nice twist on traditional block-building games. The aim in Dream of Pixels is to take out blocks as opposed to building them, with the idea being to wipe out entire rows and keep any blocks from reaching the bottom of the screen as this ends your game – like a reverse Tetris. Each turn has a predetermined shape, so think before tapping aimlessly, as being too tap-happy will leave odd blocks isolated.

The pacing of the game is very good, with blocks constantly moving towards the bottom of the screen, placing pressure on the player to make their decisions quickly. Remove blocks too randomly and the lone ones left in rows will more than likely be the downfall of your game.

Mesmerising to look at and very fun to play, Dream of Pixels makes for a solid free game.

BLOCK BUILDING TURNED ON ITS HEADDREAM OF PIXELS

With several different modes to play, challenging puzzles, and such a distinctive design, Dream of Pixels brings something different to the often repetitive casual gaming genre.

ABOVE: There are a range of game modes that demand different skills

ABOVE: Clear as many lines as possible to improve your score

BELOW: The ever-changing colours complements the

game’s dreamy title perfectly

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Developers NimbleBit has a tried-and-tested formula for their sim games, and anyone who has played Pocket Planes should know what to expect.

The aim is identical; build up a locomotive empire by delivering cargo and using the virtual cash earned to buy more tracks and destinations, unlocking new trains in the process. It’s a trainspotter’s dream when it comes to the range of engines that can be unlocked too, ranging from classic steam engines to the Bullet train.

POCKET TRAINSARE NIMBLEBIT ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH THEIR NEW GAME?

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ABOVE: There are a range of trains to unlock as users earn more coins

Fun to play and addictive as ever, but Pocket Trains doesn’t really do anything you couldn’t already get from Pocket Planes.

The interface and functionality will be very familiar to Nimblebit fans – with different cargo and destinations to choose from for each train when it arrives at a station. The management aspect of the game comes from the fact that each line can only handle one train at a time, and there are different coloured lines for your engines too. Building an efficient network requires some forethought, then, and collecting parts for new trains and claiming new lines is a crucial part of gaining success in the game.

The charming visuals remain one of the most engaging features of the game, and Pocket Trains delivers what we’ve come to expect. Still, there isn’t anything really innovative to shout about here, and that disappoints slightly.

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01 FANCYNow offering next day

delivery on iOS, buy

a unique gift in this

crowd-curated shopping place.

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02 AMAZON MOBILEBuy items from Amazon.com

in this mobile app, either by

manually searching or

scanning barcodes.

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Android | OS 2.2 | Free | Varies

03 YABBLYLooking for buying advice

about a product? Get

reviews within a day, either

from other users or even Yabbly’s

own research team.


04 GOOGLE SEARCHSearch by typing or saying

the name of the product

you want, or scan barcodes,

book covers or album art.


Android | Varies| Free | Varies

05 EBAYPerhaps the easiest

shopping app interface

going, it’s easy to quickly

find items and place bids.

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SHOPONLINE

A nice idea that can offer inspiration, but it needs to be more accurate.

For a group of friends this will work well, but the Facebook requirement may put some off.

A footballing blast from the past that works fairly well having been updated for modern devices.

Old school gaming physics and environments can work very well on modern devices.

A very good example of how to present a range of stylish products on a mobile device.

Beautifully presented, but the glitches may stop you experiencing the good stuff.

The idea behind this app is that it is supposed to encourage you to walk for more than

30 minutes a day, and everything from the interface to the data on off er should work well to help you achieve this quest. Our main problem, however, was that in our tests we struggled to get the app to recognise that we were moving, and the results suggested that we had moved a lot less than we actually had. If this can be addressed, the app has a lot of promise, but it is currently quite frustrating.

Knowing who is attending a certain event or festival from your circle of friends

will help you keep in touch easily, and this app is designed perfectly for such a task. Everything from the presentation to the speed at which it works is impressive – and with such an intuitive interface. it really is easy to understand and use. Facebook is used to aid interaction with your friends, but is also a requirement, which may not appeal to everyone. This potential limitation could lessen its popularity, but it is still a very effi cient networking solution that deserves to do well.

Striker is a comic that will be fondly remembered by many, here it has been

modernised for the latest mobile devices. The subscription prices are reasonable and there are hallmarks of the original included, but the graphical presentation is diff erent to what you may expect from a comic. The fact that this is a classic title means that many may prefer less modern graphics because they do reduce the charm a little. The presentation is a strange mix of old and new and won’t please everyone.

The perspective used in Quadropus Rampage is reminiscent of games from the early days of

computing, but it is still a viewpoint that off ers the player a great deal of space on a small screen. In this game you get to fi ght enemies in various modes and you are always able to see a large area around you, which can help you to play a lot better than you might have done otherwise. It is truly addictive and there is a lot to keep you combing back over time.

Given the quality of the clothing on off er here you should expect a professional and

fashionable presentation. That is present and the way the items are displayed does show them off , but we do wonder if the likely clientele will use such a solution. Having said that, it still works very well and we enjoyed scrolling through the range to see what is available – and of course checking the prices. Other companies would do well to emulate the overall look because it really does highlight the range eff ectively.

We can’t deny the beautiful presentation in this app and the potential it off ers for

people to learn more about cooking in a short time. You can share your recipes and receive new ones back, but in our testing we experienced multiple problems trying to log in and after that it seemed to crash at least half of the times we tried it. This is a real shame because it looks like an app that could be all that the budding cook needs to experience every single day. One day it could very well be brilliant.

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As much as it is a video-sharing powerhouse, YouTube has also become a very useful resource for listening to and discovering great

new music. Songdrop’s developers seem to have picked up on this too, and so have brought the video service, as well as the likes of Soundcloud and Bandcamp, together to create a single archive of music that users can pick and choose from – with absolutely nothing to pay.It sounds a fantastic prospect and in truth it is, because thanks to the scope of the content posted to places like YouTube and Soundcloud, not only is the album version of a song available, but also every cover and live version imaginable is now within touching distance of your device.

This is all tied in with a very cool interface that is part clean iOS 7 with its white spaces and part retro record player as song icons spin like old vinyl – the result of which is a very pleasing app to interact with. From this, users are able to create playlists with minimum eff ort, seamlessly mixing together audio and video performances as they see fi t before sharing them to Facebook so friends can access them too.

ABOVE: Search for any track and listen to it in a variety of ways

A great idea that might just make streaming subscribers think twice before they renew.

This is such a great idea it’s surprising it didn’t already exist. Simply dive in and build playlists from one of the best music archives around.


SAY GOODBYE TO MUSIC STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONSSONGDROP

RIGHT: Users can build playlists of their favourite songs

ABOVE: Sign in with Facebook and see your friends’ preferences

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ENTERTAINMENT | GROUP TEST

YXPLAYERThis app has a modest interface with no

fancy artwork but the layout is clear and

generally easy to navigate. Like most apps

of its kind, Yxplayer can play video or music fi les

in various formats that are stored locally or on

Samba network drives or UPnP sources that can

be accessed over a wireless network. It can also

download fi les from Dropbox, Box or Google Drive.

The app store descriptions indicate that you can

watch network TV too, but it’s unclear how this

works, so don’t make it a deciding factor when

choosing which media player to buy.

Expensive for what you get and occasionally unstable, so try the freemium version first.

CINEXPLAYERThe developers claim this app can upscale

standard defi nition videos to high

defi nition and make HD movies look ‘even

better’. Both claims are probably exaggerated but

might be forgivable because of other features on

off er. As is typical, it can play local media or fi les on

a UPnP source, although it didn’t detect a Pogoplug

drive. It also includes support for Dolby Mobile

surround sound, access to Dropbox, sharing on

Facebook and Twitter, downloading metadata and

live free-to-air TV. Not all listed channels are free,

however, and some didn’t work for this review.

Almost excellent, but let down by failing to deliver on some of its claims.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v2.1.0 Android | OS 2.2 | £2.12/$3.43 | v2.0.1

iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v3.5 Android | OS 2.3 | £0.79/$1.28 | v2.04

ARKMC UPNP MEDIA CENTREArkMC is advertised as a UPnP Media

Centre because it can access video and

music fi les stored on UPnP devices and

stream them to UPnP clients that support common

fi le formats. Unfortunately, implementation of

UPnP standards in clients is a mish-mash so it’s

helpful to have a compatible software server such

as Plex on your computer to transcode fi les before

they are streamed. ArkMC itself is nicely designed

and easy to navigate, but it didn’t seem able to fi nd

all the fi les in some directories we pointed it to and

it’s not clear how to set up YouTube access.

ArkMC isn’t quite the Holy Grail of media players but it’s got plenty of virtues.

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BUZZ PLAYERThis app conceals impressive video and

music playback capabilities behind an

understated interface. It can play local

fi les and stream them to compatible UPnP devices

via an inbuilt media server. It can also play fi les

streamed from UPnP servers. Its most impressive

feature is the video playback window that off ers

direct and unobtrusive access to all the major

settings, including aspect ratio, subtitles, zoom and

two formats for 3D movies. On top of that, pick up

where you left off if you stopped watching a video.

This lesser-known but full-featured media player that deserves to generate a lot more noise.

GOODPLAYER PROThis app can handle all major video fi le

formats as well as ISOs ripped from

DVDs. Media can be stored locally or on a

networked UPnP server or can be accessed from

direct streaming URLs, Samba shares and WebDAV,

FTP, SFTP and NFS clients. The interface is basic

– there is no artwork and the screens consist of

directory or fi le listings – but touchscreen gestures

allow you to change things like the audio track and

subtitles without stopping what you’re watching.

There is also a lengthy list of options in its Settings

menu and AirPlay support on iOS devices.

This app’s name understates its effectiveness – but it could use a little bit more pizzazz.

VPLAYEROne commendable feature of this app is

the detailed list of compatible Android

devices the developers off er on Google

Play. Owners of devices running Ice Cream

Sandwich should expect to play 1080p fi les but

older versions of Android are restricted to lower

resolutions. The app competently performs most

standard functions of video player apps such as

playing a wide variety of formats stored locally, in

Dropbox or on video sharing sites such as YouTube.

The iOS version also includes handy gesture-based

controls. However, UPnP discovery was patchy.

Needs to handle network streaming a little better before it can be victorious.

EMITLike Plex and VLC Streamer, this app needs

to communicate with a software server

running on the computer that media fi les

are stored on to access them. Setup is just a matter

of pointing the server to the relevant directories

and then you should be able to stream music and

videos across local and remote networks and 3G.

Unfortunately buff ering seems to be an issue with

HD videos, which kept stalling during testing. When

media plays properly though, the app can display

subtitles in SRT or MKV format and the iOS version

can stream to an Apple TV using AirPlay.

Lacks support for cloud services but allows you to access your PC’s limitless storage.

VLC STREAMERThis app wasn’t developed by the people

behind the popular VLC Media Player

(which is free on iOS and Android) but its

name and icon leverage off that app’s name at a

price. After you install a server program on your

PC or Mac you can stream video fi les in multiple

formats with support for resolutions up to HD.

The server software only allows you to point to

individual video fi les rather than folders, which will

be a pain for anyone with a large video collection.

Also, in common with most other media players,

this app also can’t play DRM-protected media.

Not as good as the official Videolabs VLC app, which manages to offer you more for less.

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PLEXPlex will turn your media into a visually

impressive and metadata-rich library that is

easy to navigate and accessible anywhere.

It automatically transcodes video fi le formats and

optimises them for remote playback. Cloud Sync

allows Plex Pass subscribers to stream media from

several cloud services without having the server

application running on a computer. Music playback

features could be improved but Plex is one of the

best-looking and accessible alternatives to Apple’s

dominating iTunes/iCloud ecosystem.

For its video playback features alone, this app has a front row seat. An absolutely essential download.

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Apps like GarageBand have meant the iPad is now an accepted part of the music making and producing

process for amateurs,and professionals alike. A quick glance at the Music section of the App Store and Google Play shows just how big a market this has become, as fully fl edged professional software at high-end prices sit alongside free apps – all off ering varying ranges of creative power and inspiration.

Cotracks by Futucraft is the latest app to show up on the radar, and the reason for that is the app’s big focus on collaboration – in particular the possibility of up to four people getting creative on the same device. Cotracks’ biggest strength is its interface, which can be adapted in a single tap to suit single, dual or four-person usage on one

device. Combined with the support of multitouch gestures, it means that an entire group of friends, or indeed a band, can gather around a single device and all get creative without being disrupted by others. The app can handle as many taps and swipes as four sets of hands can throw at it, and it means that a unique creative session can start up at any point and there is a great feeling of freedom that comes with that.

The single-person mode has a vertical interface with four sections of touch input on off er, each one able to handle three tracks, and each layer one of three

main instruments – two synths and a drum pad. Each one of these instruments has various types to choose from, diff ering in sound hugely, so there is no shortage of choice and variation when it come to fi nding a sound.

In each of the four sections users can customise the look and sound of everything, with touch controls to tweak pitch, create a loop or sequence as well as alter the layout of the touchpad used to create a beat. It’s impressively customisable, and it means that whether it’s one user or four, everyone who’s interacting with Cotracks can be

COTRACKS

WHAT WAS IT THAT MADE YOU WANT TO CREATE COTRACKS IN SUCH A COMPETITIVE MARKET?The story begins as early as a decade back, at the time

when musicians were starting to use laptops as musical

instruments. I found that when collaborating with other

musicians, you pretty much had to settle for playing your

laptop like a traditional synth. We were trying various ways

to make the computers play together and pretty soon

found ourselves tangled with engineering problems that

made space travel look like a picnic. I’ve seen this crippled

collaboration as the flip side of electronic music production

and it has been bugging me ever since.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE INTERFACE?Well, the thing with computers is that even when we

managed to get the laptop-band in tune and sync, we

didn’t feel fully connected with each other, as we couldn’t

see what the others were doing. So the experience was

a bit divided, which gave another hit to the collaborative

aspect of it all. I remember thinking to myself ‘Wouldn’t it

be more fun if we all could just share the same interface?’.

Much later when we found out that the iPad can handle

a good number of simultaneous touches and process real

time audio at the same time, we knew that something like

Cotracks had to be developed.

DID THIS DESIRE FOR SIMULTANEOUS USE MAKE THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS MORE DIFFICULT?Yes it did. Making everything work smoothly for multiple

simultaneous users involves some serious engineering.

Then you always have to consider Apple’s guidelines

when developing for the App Store. They have very strict

policies about what you can put in your app and how all

COLLABORATIVE MUSIC MAKING ON A SINGLE iPAD

Brilliant collaborative workspace for up to four users

The range of sounds and tweaks is truly impressive

Takes some time to learn all the controls

Can get a little crowded with four around an iPad

PROS/CONS

“COTRACKS CAN HANDLE AS MANY TAPS AND SWIPES AS FOUR SETS OF HANDS CAN THROW AT IT, SO A CREATIVE SESSION CAN START AT ANY POINT”

RIGHT: Each track has three main instrument choices; two synth types and a drum kit,

with a host of different sound types

ABOVE: The touch pads make for great fun. Users can create beats, and also work on pre-existing ones

ABOVE: Each section can support up to three tracks, (12 in total), and each can be assigned a specific instrument

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iPad | iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99 | v1.0.11

A great platform for creation that has hit upon a clever collaborative setup.

01 SINGLE MODEWhen it’s just you,

Cotracks has a simple,

stacked interface,

with each of the four

sections supporting

three tracks. It’s

possible to tweak

these as you like.

the interface elements work and stuff like that. From

the user’s point of view this is a good thing, but it makes

app development a walk on a wire, when pushing the

boundaries and working with novel concepts like we do.

I wouldn’t recommend attempting this under a deadline.

However, the most difficult problems had to do with the

collaborative concept itself.

HOW IMPORTANT WAS IT TO MAKE THE APP ACCESSIBLE FOR NOVICE USERS, BUT AT THE SAME TIME EXCITING ENOUGH FOR SERIOUS MUSICIANS?I’m glad you asked that, because that was very important

and is a good example of the kind of problems I’m talking

about. I’m personally put off by apps that are either too

complicated or overly simplified, perhaps even more

so with the latter. So it was clear from the beginning

Cotracks would offer features beyond the most basic. On

the other hand, we really wanted Cotracks to be ready

for those ad hoc collaborative sessions that users may

get the opportunity to try. In a typical scenario we would

have someone who already knows a bit about Cotracks

together with some who don’t. The features and the

workflow needed to be designed so that it is very easy to

explain how stuff works, and that there is a gentle slope

from the entry to the more advanced features. We’ve had

very good feedback on this and I think we’ve succeeded in

allowing the fun to play the lead role when collaborating.

AND HOW DIFFICULT WAS IT TO ACHIEVE THAT?You always need to go the extra mile. One of the key

principles we’ve had has been to not add features that

would impose a conflict between single and multi user.

It’s really easy to stray into designing workflows that

undermine the collaborative concept. But thanks to

the great software I’ve used during my life, I’ve learnt

that there is always at least one right way for users to

accomplish a certain goal and, as a developer, you just

have think harder and keep trying ideas until you find it.

DO YOU THINK WE HAVE REACHED A STAGE NOW WHERE THE iPAD NEEDS TO BE TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY AS A MUSIC CREATOR AND PRODUCER?Definitely. Creating music is very much about inspiration

and realisation of the flow of ideas. The iPad presents

a really powerful, yet hassle free and very accessible

instrument for musical expression. From an engineer’s

point of view the capabilities of these devices are more

than adequate. There will always be the need for high-

end production tools, but the independency and freedom

that the iPad has brought into creative work is something

musicians and producers won’t be giving up soon.

02 DOUBLE UPA single tap makes the

interface more social.

In the third section

down, beneath the

session button, is a row

of three buttons, the

middle one shifting it

to two-person mode.

03 GROUP JAMMINGCotracks can also

handle up to four at

a time working away

with the app. Tap the

furthest right of the

interface buttons and

everyone is designated

a side of the device.

04 MULTIPLE TOUCHESThere is complete

freedom for each

user to work as they

wish because Cotracks

handles the multiple

touches easily. This

means creativity and

good fun too.

05 EXPORTOnce everyone is

happy, use the export

options to get the

sessions out there. The

app links with iTunes,

and you can export

individual tracks from

within the piece too.

ABOVE: The different interface settings mean it’s possible to change the layout of the app in a tap, depending on how many people are involved

Get collaborative with friends in Cotracks

HOW TO…

completely comfortable and in control.When it comes to the collaborative

nature of the interface things are incredibly smooth. In single user mode, the third section down houses a button labelled Sessions; directly below this is a set of three buttons, and from here the screen can be adjusted eff ortlessly depending on how many users are involved. Two-person view spins around two sections to face the opposite way, so a second user at the other end of the iPad can being editing. Tap the four-person option and each of the four sections jump out to face a side of the device, making it easy for four people to huddle over the device and get creating individually yet still working together.

Having everyone working in the same space makes it very easy to come together and share sequences and loops that are created. Users can drag and drop sequences from one window to another should they want to get exactly in time with someone else in the app. What this collaboration setup also opens allows is the possibility of users with diff erent sets of skills working together.

For example, the musician of a group of friends could put together a sequence before handing it over to a novice, who can then put a creative stamp on it by tweaking eff ects and other aspects. Cotracks off ers the chance for everyone to be equal and that potential is very powerful in an area of the App Store that while very diverse, can still feel niche to those without much musical talent but still want to get involved.

This highly-accessible app off ers that opportunity, and the fact that it can be done on a single device makes it a great alternative to GarageBand jamming sessions. This is an entertainment app that regardless of musical ability, users will get a great kick out of, especially if used by a group huddled over a single device, throwing sequences around and getting creative in an intuitive space that has some unique sounds tucked away in its many menu options.


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SHOWCASEFive cool

things to do in Disney

Infi nity Toybox

01 DRIVE AROUNDThere is so much to

do in Disney Infinity Toy

Box. For starters, you

can place a car within

the game, get into it and

motor around exploring

your landscape.

02 BUILD STUFFGet building

various things, such as

these great big castles.

There are loads of items

that you can build which

can help enhance the

environment.

03 FIGHT ENEMIESIntroduce enemies

to the playing area and

then either dodge them,

be hit by them or go on

the attack and eliminate

them with your various

different combat moves!

04 DIFFERENT MOVESThe different

characters each have

unique moves of their

own and you can use

these to great effect

when you are engaged

with battling the enemy.

05 BUY CHARACTERSIf you want to

unlock the host of

characters in the game,

then you will need to

pay. There are also extra

bonus trailers available

to watch as well.

ABOVE: Characters have special moves which can be used to great effect in the game

ABOVE: Other characters exist in the game but cash is needed to unlock them

Pros/ConsBuilding a new Disney world is great fun

There are 50 items to use for free

Controls are a tad too fiddly

There are in-app purchases aplenty

With amazing visuals and a large array of Disney characters, this is an app that will not only instantly

appeal to children but keep them occupied for days on end. It takes the Toy Box part of the console release and brings it to the iPad and, in doing so, unleashes a great deal of creativity – allowing players to do what they want, whenever they want.

First a word of warning to parents. There are in-app purchases, so if you want to completely avoid running up a bill, make sure it is turned off in Settings. And now a warning to children: don’t expect this to be a

game that is handed to you on a plate. As gaming experiences go, this isn’t a full on arcade blast, rather a sandbox adventure that you create yourself.

You get a blank piece of land on top of which you can create landscapes, place castles and enjoy various other elements, with one of the best being a nice motor. You can lay tracks to race around on and you can also use items collecting within the console game.

It doesn’t take long before a world is being built up for the characters to charge around. But there is a problem: the controls are not the most user-friendly and you must keep an eye on the instructions that only appear once

to get your head around the functions. Movement controls are also fi ddly because too many buttons have been placed on the screen and get in the way.

But building and placing items on the landscape is easy and the 50 free pieces you get should be suffi cient enough for most people. But that’s where in-app purchasing comes in. To get more than Mr Incredible, for instance, the app requires money or codes that are included on retail toys.

LOTS OF DISNEY CHARACTERS – BUT DO YOU ALSO NEED LOTS OF CASH?DISNEY INFINITY TOY BOX

DOWNLOAD NOW!

A free offering that has much to give as a standalone title, but is even better with the console game.

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Not all of us are blessed with amazing musical ability, but it only takes a few minutes with Shapes Music to think that you actually are.

Instead of using notes, it concentrates on using lines to create shapes that denote the best patterns on the keyboard to keep the beat.

The app assumes that you are not the novice you believe you are and that, if you hit the wrong keys, you invariably know you have. The simple, short tutorials explain the concept and will help ease you into it, gradually introducing fresh shapes and allowing an understanding of the melodies at the same time.

There is a series of blocks that show you the shape of the notes used in diff erent songs. You decipher where your fi ngers need to be for the shapes you need to make and then you play along as the music video runs in the background.

While you won’t walk away being able to play the piano properly nor read sheet music (the keyboard is only 29 notes and musical notes

SHAPES MUSIC

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0

While Shapes Music won’t make you a top pianist, it will certainly help with enhancing your understanding of musical concepts. A very handy and fun app to have around.

don’t come into it at all), you will feel satisfi ed that you can at least have fun with music and not be daunted. There are four levels in total and most people will stick with it to the end since it is so enjoyable – and if it gives you a greater feeling for music, then it’s done its job well.

ABOVE: The app draws the shapes it says are the best fit for the song and you are asked to follow them

AN ENTIRELY NEW WAY OF LEARNING YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS ON PIANO

Developer MooCowMusic has a track record of producing fi rst-class music apps and Looptical is no exception. It is amazing what it is capable of in

the hands of an expert – a visit to the website to watch the video demos is strongly recommended. Our own eff orts, sadly, do not come even

Looptical is a powerful tool for anyone with a little musical ability. It’s expensive, but good.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £10.49/$14.99 | v1.0.1

A COMPLETE MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO THAT FITS IN YOUR POCKETLOOPTICALan arpeggiator that turns chords into a sequence of notes. Up to 24 stereo tracks can be created and recording loops makes up a song. A loop bank is then used to combine, merge and repeat these to build up the song. An external keyboard can also be used and the iPhone’s microphone can be used for recording sounds or vocals too.

A mixing desk and eff ects enable you to put the fi nishing touches to the song, while Overdrive, Bit Crusher, Compressor, EQ, Filter, Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Trance Gate, Delay and other eff ects can be applied as well. The price may be high, but it’s actually worth every penny.

close, but that’s not the fault of the app, but a comment on our own musical abilities.

The app provides a range of instruments and you can add piano, guitar, bass, organ and other tracks. A 128-key keyboard can be displayed in single or dual mode and there is a special guitar interface that lets you pick or strum chords, plus

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We don’t know how accurate a test it is but it certainly helps with stretching the mind.

Developers should find their workflow speeds up no end when designing UIs with this app.

Once blighted by a few bugs, these have been ironed out. It’s ideal for electronic music fans.

It’s a very complete icon pack that just keeps on giving, making it a great bargain app too.

It’s rated for ages 4+ but it may not hold a child’s attention for too long. It does look amazing though.

A brilliant collection of literature and poems about the theme of love with a great twist.

Although it says you can build an app user interface with ease, the truth is that you

will need to have some idea of what you are doing to get the most out of this app. It’s certainly not for non-developers, that’s for sure. But for those that understand it, it will likely make user interface development a whole lot quicker. It can import and export Android layout XML fi les and what you see on screen is what you will see in your fi nished app. It’s very much menu-driven and there is a comprehensive set of options. At this price, it’s a steal and defi nitely worth looking at if you’re a developer.

If you love electronic music, you will have heard of and most likely use Beatport. It’s an

online music store that has many electronic music labels under its belt and this app lets you listen to tunes and buy them, giving users a great way to discover new music. The crucial thing for fans of this genre of music is the ability to be able to take their music around with them and keep up with the latest news from Beatport on the move. DJs in particular will fi nd it an essential – if a little pricey – purchase.

Looking for lots of icons and wallpapers? Then you won’t go too far wrong with Axis.

It supports all manner of popular alternative Android launchers and you get a whopping 800 HD icons. There are also six HD wallpapers included. New updates are delivered each Friday and the layout is functional yet accessible enough to be able to take advantage of them all. It’s an easy-to-use app that will really enhance the look of your device as well as help you to personalise your Android experience.

All of the Peppa Pig apps look adorable and they tend to have high production values.

Holiday makes no exception to this and it splits this subject into a variety of activities ranging from the airport to the beach to ice cream. The range of interactions will engage most children, whether it’s through songs or the sticker book, it is an app that is equally at home played alone or one that can get parents involved. But beware: young children may fi nd it hard, while older ones will breeze through it.

Aimed at people who enjoy testing themselves, this is a mind-bending quiz that

hopes to help you in discovering your IQ. As people who like to see where we stand in life – and buoyed by the 160 score of Albert Einstein – we enjoyed this set of challenging questions which really made us think. Many involve maths, but of a type that has you pondering the situation as much as the equations and it’s set to a timer too, so you have to be relatively quick thinking. The presentation of the app is lacking to a degree, but it does do its job well and for a very low price.

Looks can be deceiving. At fi rst glance we expected this app to be another lazy list of

poems and stories linked around a populist theme, but it’s not. It’s an app that has attracted the vocal talents of some of the world’s best actors and it’s actually a literary gem in its own right. Here we have the likes of Damian Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Hiddleston beautifully narrating some of the most well-written prose from Shakespeare to JK Rowling. You can even record your own narration and share it. It’s just wonderful.

Android | OS 2.2 | £1.68/$1.99 | v1.0.2

Android | OS 4.0 | £5.82/$8.00 | v1.012

Android | OS 2.2 | £0.92/$1.49 | v2.1.6

iPhone | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$3.99 | v2.0 Android | OS 2.3 | £2.99/$3.99 | v2.0

Android | OS 2.2 | £0.65/$0.99 | v1.0

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APP UI DESIGNER

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PEPPA PIG’S HOLIDAY

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THE LOVE BOOK

PERFORM MAGIC

01 MAGIC TRICKS TUTORIAL

Step-by-step

instructions cover a

range of magic from

card tricks to ‘mind reading’.

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.2

Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.0

02 BE A MAGICIAN:LEARN MAGIC TRICKS!

A collection of YouTube

videos for basic tricks for

kids to advanced skills.

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0

03 MAGIC TRICKS PROA similar setup to Be A

Magician, but with a nicer

interface – still quite

expensive for what it is, however.

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0

04 MAGIC TRICKSREVEALED

Learn coin, card and ‘psychic’

tricks from these video

guides, with a quiz to test

your conjuring knowledge.

Android | OS 2.2 | £1.89 | v1.2

05 MAGIC TRICKS – BEGINNER’S GUIDE

This eBook offers advice to

those going pro, but only

contains seven tricks.

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MANAGE YOUR DAYDIGITAL TOOLS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU USE YOUR TIME WISELY

RED URCHINThis oddly-named app has been designed for tablets, as will become evident when you see the small text

in which a given day’s events are displayed. Days of the week are shown as a table broken down into categories of activity, under which all relevant tasks are listed. The intended users for this download are primarily professionals but you can diff erentiate personal activities from things you need to do at work. There is also an attractive calendar screen that displays days of the month and lists the times of events on a selected day with links to descriptive information.A handy hybrid app for helping you keep track of both business and pleasure with ease.

iPad | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v2.0.1 Android | OS 2.2 | £3.11/$4.87 | v1.0.2

2DOThis app makes keeping on top of your activities enjoyable thanks to its attractive, uncluttered interface.

Entries are categorised on colour-coded tabs with headings such as Today, This Week, Family, Work and Shopping. It’s easy to add one-off and repeating tasks and tasks can also be tied to a single activity using keywords, so they can easily be displayed as a list beside a calendar. Other features include sorting, searching and smart lists, alarms, and password protection. To brighten things up even more, you can use names of contacts as tags and attach images to tasks.

Expensive, but worth every penny if you don’t want time management to be chore.

CALENGOODesigned to sync with Google Calendar, this app has a colourful and practical interface. There are fi ve diff erent

calendar views (week, month, agenda and portrait or landscape for the current day), any of which can be set to appear at startup. The Android version can also display these views as a home screen widget. You can enter reminders for birthdays, anniversaries and other important events and create multi-layered lists for tasks such as shopping. A full calendar can look cluttered on a small screen but that might be a good reminder to set aside some free time.Despite the odd name, this makes managing your calendar anything but messy – plus the widgets are useful, too.


iPLANNERThis event tracking app lets you see an overview of upcoming events with important dates highlighted by colours

and helpful icons. If your calendar is full, this can look overwhelming unless you switch to the more soothing weekly view. This presents days as colour-coded blocks with plenty of white space around emoticons that mark events you’re looking forward to or dreading. The app updates public holidays and another handy feature is the ability to summarise the number of hours you have committed to diff erent task categories.

SCHEDULE PLANNER PROThis app will be useful if you want to get better at estimating how long tasks take. You can enter the amount of time

you think you’ll need to get something done and record when you started and fi nished. Then you can compare your expectations with the actual time used in tabular and pie-chart form. Dates can only be displayed as tasks on individual days or in calendar view but the well-organised layout makes it easy to navigate between views. Other features include Google Calendar integration, data backup to Dropbox, and password protection.

SMALL CALENDARThe name of this app indicates just how modest its ambitions are. The intent here seems to be to off er you a

calendar that displays an entire year in the palm of your hand. The main screen is a grid in which the months are listed down the left, the middle squares give the dates of the month from 1 to 31 and the remaining squares are labelled with the days of the week. Tap on any month and any day and you can bring up events on that date that you have entered either into your device’s calendar or as a note in the app.

To-do list functions are a bit basic but you shouldn’t waste time complaining given the price and other extra functions on offer.

If time is money, this tracking tool should definitely help you cut your losses. An incredibly useful addition to your device.

Basic and seems a little buggy on iOS 7, but useful for marking dates that are months away so you don’t forget.

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EATANIUMThis is not your typical day planner because its purpose is to take the pain out of planning healthy eating habitats,

especially if you are aiming to achieve weight loss or add muscles. You can generate menus based on pre-programmed food items for meals on a given day based on the amount of calories you need, the caloric intake goals you have set for yourself and specifi c dietary requirements. You can also add your own preferred foods to the database. The app will store your personal information and you can factor exercise into planning what you should eat too.

PRIORITY MATRIXIf you have lots on the go this app can help you prioritise exactly what needs doing and when. The basic idea is that

you divide your tasks up into four categories: critical and urgent, critical but not urgent, urgent but can be delegated and uncategorised (basically, whatever you can put off ). After you have entered tasks, you can set them as daily and weekly action items, track your eff orts to complete them and sync progress in the same software across multiple platforms. It is targeted primarily at businesses but could help anyone who has too much to do in a day.

If you watch what you eat, this simplifies planning three important meals in your day.

The emphasis on prioritising offers an alternative approach to managing a busy life.

iPhone | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v2.0 Android | OS 2.3.3 | £0.91/$1.46 | v2.0

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POCKET INFORMANT PROThere are various versions of Pocket Informant on Android and iOS but you’ll need to splurge on the professional

edition (named Pocket Informant 3 on Android) if you want the entire feature set. Among other things, you can enter tasks and events using text or voice entry (on compatible devices), set location alerts, check the weather forecast, import Evernote documents, sync with Google Calendar and get the estimated time it will take you to get somewhere if you are running iOS 7.

You’ll need to set aside time just to find out everything this app can do.This is as comprehensive as it gets.

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There is only so long an iPad user can sit, playing on their device before their children become curious about the

source of entertainment and want to get involved themselves. Luckily, fi nding the right downloads to engage the younger mind isn’t too diffi cult today thanks to a multitude of apps – ranging from games to interactive books – that have been designed to captivate children.

Lucy Ladybird is aiming to do just the same through its cute artwork and heart-warming story of a ladybird looking to fi t in, and fi nding out that being diff erent isn’t so bad after all. While this is the obvious moral, it isn’t heavy-handedly forced down the reader’s throat at the detriment of the story, and it’s a tale that both parents and kids will surely enjoy interacting with together.

From a user experience perspective, Lucy Ladybird does a very good job of striking a balance when it comes to classic storytelling and taking advantage of the iPad’s touchscreen. The story works on its own, but there is also the addition of some interactive features, like the ability to drag and drop spots onto Lucy, as well as animate other characters and the environment with a tap. Every page of the story has something interactive on it, and if it can’t be immediately spotted there’s a question mark icon that tells users where to tap in order to bring the page to life.

Alongside this is a Home button that brings up a navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, allowing users to jump to diff erent pages as well as back to the main menu in a single tap.

It can be argued that the interactivity within Lucy Ladybird is a little too simple given some of the things seen in other apps. Still, while the touch-triggered animation might be unspectacular at times, they do serve as a steady introduction for the younger users who are most likely to be drawn to this app.

A counter-argument to the interaction point is the presence of some of the fun

LUCY LADYBIRD

WHAT WAS IT THAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE LUCY LADYBIRD IN THE FIRST PLACE?I always wanted to create my own children’s picture book.

I can’t emphasise enough how important they were to me

and how much I loved them in my own childhood. Picture

books stimulate children’s imaginations in an emotionally

engaging way, and also teach valuable lessons about life in

a simple way they can relate to. I wanted to pass on my love

for children’s picture books to a new generation of children.

The idea of a ladybird without spots came to me late

one night as I lay awake and the story of Lucy Ladybird

emerged. As an illustrator, I am very inspired by my

environment and like to work in mixed media to reflect

this. I enjoy music and love the way some musicians

sample sounds from the real world and use them to create

rich, layered music. I like to use a similar process with my

illustrations, using images and photographs I have gathered

from my own life, and combining it with my painting. The

ladybird’s bodies are made from leaves I’ve cut, painted and

scanned. There are also photographs of flowers, and lots

of textures and shapes that I’ve created by hand. Children

have really enjoyed seeing these elements and identifying

them, and are often inspired themselves to get crafty and

create their own artwork.

WHAT MADE YOU TURN TO THE iPAD IN PARTICULAR AS AN OUTLET FOR THE NARRATIVE?I used to work in a design studio called Stylorouge, who

specialised mainly in the music industry. Often we’d create

album covers, which we would then need to adapt to work

across the whole campaign (television ads, websites, music

videos, merchandise, etc).I love the process – creating

something for print, then seeing it come to life on the

screen. After completing the physical book, I was really

A CHARMING TALE TO DELIGHT THE YOUNGER GENERATION

The artwork looks fantastic on the iPad screen

Colouring In and Karaoke sections are fun extras

On-screen interactivity could perhaps be bigger and better

The story might be too simple for older children

PROS/CONS

“LUCY LADYBIRD DOES A VERY GOOD JOB OF STRIKING A BALANCE WITH CLASSIC STORYTELLING AND MAKING THE MOST OF THE TOUCHSCREEN”

DOWNLOAD NOW!

INTERVIEW:SHARON CHAI

Creator Sharon Chai reveals what inspired her to write the story of Lucy Ladybird for the iPad

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extras beyond the main story section. There’s a great colouring in section with six different pictures of characters from throughout the story to colour in by touching the screen. In fact, this section is something of a surprise package because the response and look of the brush strokes is very impressive for a non-creative app. This area of the app is a great place to let the kids loose in terms of introducing them to the touchscreen, with a host of colours and a handy eraser. Should a little masterpiece appear, there’s a Save option that gives users the chance to store drawings in Camera Roll for safekeeping.

If drawing isn’t what the kids are looking for, there’s also a Karaoke section that gives users the chance to put their own spin on the Lucy Ladybird theme song from the home screen. Complete with its own video of Lucy flying through different scenes and live lyrics on screen, this feels like a nice change of pace; a little more active and engaging.

The App Store page says Lucy Ladybird is designed for children aged two and up, and that is perfectly

emphasised by the simplicity that app sticks with throughout the story. There is never too much dialogue and the artwork is wonderfully colourful, taking readers through each of the seasons with interactivity to bring each of them to life in fun yet simple ways. Lucy Ladybird then is a very good way to introduce youngsters to apps and the iPad without fear of them deleting any important files in the process. The extra features give kids a way of utilising any creativity that the app inspires as well.

Yes, compared to some other interactive books Lucy Ladybird is quite simple and potentially not on the same level in terms of content. Still, the app more than makes up for that with the level of charm it brings to the iPad screen through the moral-filled yet unimposing story, and the artwork that brings it to life. If you’re on the lookout for a new children’s app, this might well be it.

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An endearing story that comes with just enough animation to delight the young iPad users and their parents.

01 THE ARTInstantly engaging

and charming to any

user, the artwork feels

classic and on the

traditional side, while

still engaging the

younger users with

bright colours.

excited about the idea of adding that extra element of

animation and interaction. My talented friend Iain Clark

volunteered to do the developer side of it, and together

we collaborated on our first app together. We chose the

iPad as we both love Apple products.

DID YOU TAKE INSPIRATION FROM ANY OTHER INTERACTIVE STORIES WHEN PUTTING THE APP TOGETHER?We did look to see what other apps were around – I would

always recommend researching the market and seeing

where exactly you might fit in.

THERE’S SOME LOVELY INTERACTIVITY THAT IS EASY TO WORK WITH – WOULD IT BE FAIR TO SAY THAT THIS IS AN APP DESIGNED WITH THE AIM OF GETTING YOUNGER USERS HANDS-ON WITH THE DEVICE?Definitely. It is amazing how instinctive young ones are

with iPads. I have a niece and nephew who from the

age of two-years-old have grown up surrounded by this

technology. They’re so dexterous and uninhibited when

it comes to interacting with the iPad. As creators of

this app, it’s so fantastic and rewarding to see children

interacting with it – it’s actually the most rewarding part

of the whole process!

AT WHAT STAGE DID YOU DECIDE ON INCLUDING THE FUN EXTRA FEATURES SUCH AS THE COLOURING IN AND KARAOKE SECTIONS?Once we’d had the story working at a decent level,

we started integrating the extra activities. On the

lucyladybird.com website, we have a number of

activities including the colouring sheets, which is also the

perfect iPad activity. The karaoke idea came from the

talented singer/songwriter Kirsty Almeida. She wrote

the song for Lucy Ladybird (which also features on the

website). When recording it, Kirsty created a version

without vocals, which she thought would be perfect as a

karaoke video, and we agreed.

WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR THE APP? ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE RESPONSE?It’s been really brilliant. We’ve been lucky that we’ve

had some great reviews across the globe, including

publications from the US to Australia. It’s also been

nominated for awards, which we’re excited about. But

the best responses are from the children, who just really

enjoy it. I have some Danish friends who bought the app

for their two-year-old daughter as a way of integrating

English into her life, as they only speak Danish at home. I

hadn’t considered it previously, but it is nice to see that

it’s another way to learn another language too.

02 TEXTNothing is more off-

putting in a children’s

story than too much

text. This app strikes

the right balance, with

enough happening in

each scene without

becoming a strain.

03 INTERACTIONSOn every page of the

story is at least one

interactive feature

or animation. Some

general tapping will

usually uncover it, but

there is also a handy

hint button as well.

04 COLOURING INAway from the main

story, there is also

a great colouring

section that gives kids

the chance to colour

in some of the main

characters from the

book in their own style.

05 KARAOKEFor the extroverted,

there is a karaoke

mode that gives

readers the chance to

sing the theme song,

that plays on the app’s

home screen. It’s a

great little feature.

ABOVE: There are a host of fun and colourful characters that children will be introduced to throughout the interactive book

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01 TASKERA very powerful

app, with chainable

variables, but it does

have a bit of a steep

learning curve.

02 AUTOMATEIT PROEasier to use than

Tasker, it offers a long

list of possible triggers

to activate an equally

large array of actions.

Android | OS 2.2 | £1.43/$1.99 | v4.0.73

03 CONDIFormerly Mini

Tasker, this versatile

task automator allows

you to import others’

tasks and modify them.

04 SMARTACTIONSOnly available for

Motorola phones, this

app allows you to set

multiple conditions for

the same action.

05 NFC TASK LAUNCHERFrom the same

developer as Agent,

you can create custom

actions triggered by NFC,

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

ALTERNATIVELY…Five other

Android apps to

automate your tasks

LEFT: The five agents run in the background, and start up automatically when triggered

ABOVE: The Activity log shows what all the agents have been doing

Android | Varies | £2.99/$2.99 | Varies




ABOVE: The Meeting agent has the ability to silence your phone

ABOVE: The Drive agentcan auto-respond to calls and read texts aloud

Pros/ConsIt’s very easy to use: just fire and forget about it

The developer is very responsive to user feedback

Limited array of tasks compared to some rivals

Currently no way of creating your own custom agents

TEACH YOUR ANDROID DEVICE TO ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDSAGENT

Our smartphones may be packed with top technology, but they’re not actually that smart

at detecting when we’re busy doing something – like driving, for example – and need them to behave accordingly. While there is no shortage of task-automating apps available on Android, many of them are complicated to set up and use. Not so with Agent, which is an absolute doddle.

Via a clean and simple user interface, it off ers fi ve ‘agents’ which, once enabled, will automate the respective tasks in the background for you. Perhaps the most obviously useful of these is the Drive agent. It A very easy-to-use automator for

five useful tasks, although there’s no option yet to create your own.

detects when you’re driving, which is when you’re connected to a nominated Bluetooth device, ie a hands-free kit or in-car Bluetooth, and is able to send an automated response. As with all the other agents, there are detailed confi guration options so you can set it up just as you want. As well as sending a customisable response to calls and/or texts from selected contacts, telling them you’re driving and you’ll get back soon, it can read text messages aloud and also silence the phone.

When you stop the car, the Parking agent comes in handy, storing your vehicle’s location so you can fi nd it again later. It worked well for us, although it’d be nice if you could also trigger it manually. It can store up to fi ve parking spots, which are shown on a map. Simply click on one to open it up in Google Maps for directions.

The Meeting agent silences your phone and automatically activates based on your calendar events – only ‘Busy’ ones if you wish. It can also be set to only work between specifi c times, although it doesn’t permit you to accept calls from certain contacts. The latter option is off ered by the Sleep agent, however, which otherwise silences calls and activates power-saving options between set times. Finally, the Battery agent is triggered when the battery percentage falls below a set level; dimming the screen, turning off Bluetooth and restricting background data. Overall, a very good solution.

Android | OS 4.0 | £1.79/$2.99 | v1.0.8

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If you can’t think of how best to show off your photos, you could give Diptic PDQ a try, which enables you to create collages from them. In order

to create a collage, you must fi rst select the photos you want to use from your Camera Roll. They appear as thumbnails in a tray at the top of the screen and at the bottom is a collection of collage designs. One is selected by default and the photos are automatically added, but any design can be selected and the photos will auto-fi ll. The positions of photos can be swapped by dragging the thumbnails to frames, pinch and spread gestures zoom in and out, and dragging positions the photo in a frame.

A menu button at the top enables the border thickness and corners to be adjusted and the colour set. Tapping a photo displays a set of controls for adjusting it. For example, the brightness, saturation and contrast can be modifi ed and users can rotate and fl ip the photo horizontally or vertically. A collection of fi lters are available, such as sepia, washed out, and so on. The fi nished collage can be saved or shared through the usual channels such as Mail, Messages, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOVE: Use menu controls to adjust the border type and colour

A nice app for creating collages, but this may not be enough in such a competitive market.

This is a nice app that is well designed and has lots of good controls for adjusting photos and collage frames, but there are many other apps that do a similar sort of thing. It’s also iOS 7-only, which makes it incompatiabe with older devices.

iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.1

CREATE AND SHARE AMAZING PHOTO COLLAGESDIPTIC PDQ

RIGHT: The photos are added automatically, but

can be swapped along with the template

ABOVE: Visit your Camera Roll and select the photos you’d like to use

If you have seen The Great British Bake Off on TV, you will be familiar with the show’s judge Mary Berry. If you are entertaining friends and

looking for ideas for a scrumptious dinner, there are some great recipes here for roast turkey and all the trimmings. Mary Berry has provided 15 in this app, and in addition to the traditional roast turkey is complementary gravy, giblet stock, lemon and thyme pork stuffi ng, roast potatoes, puddings and so on. There is even a nut roast for the vegetarians in the family.

Each item is covered separately and you aren’t meant to cook them all, just the ones that appeal to you. A favourites list can be used to select the items you are going to cook. Choose an item, such as roast parsnips, and a photo with a short introduction appears. The ingredients are also listed, with any items you might be missing from your cupboards able to be added to a shopping list. The cooking process itself is broken down into simple steps that are easy to follow.

However, the app design could use some attention; the colour scheme could be better, as light blue text on a white background is hard to read. In other places the text uses too small a font size and some screens have text all in

There are dozens of recipe apps to choose from and this needs to be improve before being able to compete with them.

GET READY FOR A MOUTH-WATERING DINNER WITH THESE RECIPESMARY BERRY

capitals. The content is pretty limited up against the competition too, although new recipes are promised for early next year. Still, Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson and others have their own better apps available to download.

ABOVE: There are 15 recipes from which to form the perfect dinner

ABOVE: All caps text and poor choice of colour make reading difficult

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There are some things that make you wish you were fi ve-years-old again, and this app is one of them. In being able to grab hold of a host of

Toy Story characters, manipulate them in various positions, sizes and rotations and give them voices while jiggling them around for some ad-hoc animation, you can easily see time go past in ways that, as adults, it really shouldn’t.

Young fans of Disney will obviously love this off ering too, of course. As well as being given the chance to be in control of their own plots and save any voice-driven animations that are created, there is also a brilliant and engaging story mode that allows the imagination to run free with lots of scenarios, backgrounds and cool events available at the touch of the screen.

These build into excellent mini-movies that not only look good and have the potential to sound great but they also help unleash an incredible creative side in anyone who gives it a go. To make life easier, the app handily explains everything you need to do beforehand, with tutorials that last mere seconds given the refreshing lack of complexity involved.

TOYS REALLY DO COME TO LIFE WHEN VIEWED THROUGH THIS APPTOY STORY: STORY THEATER

There is little screen clutter, making it easy to get creating and all of the saved stories can be edited and viewed later too, so nothing goes to waste. It’s worth noting that the characters themselves don’t animate, but that would complicate a fun app that is nigh-on perfect.

A lovely animation app based around the Toy Story world that will keep children engrossed for days.

Android | OS 4.0 | £1.87/$2.99 | v1.0iPhone+ | OS 5.1 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.4

ABOVE: With free play and story play options there is plenty to keep young minds busy

NOW ALARM CLOCKYOUR ENTIRE DAY IN A SINGLE SCREEN

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0

Open your eyes fi rst thing in the morning and there are a few initial thoughts that run through your head, particularly if it’s a week day. What’s

the time? What’s the weather doing? What plans have you made for today? To answer all of these you’d probably need to get out of bed – and that’s not ideal having just woken up.

Now Alarm Clock is designed to make such early movement unnecessary, just reach for your iPhone and all the things you need to know will be displayed clearly on screen. The date and time – if you’ve slept particularly heavily – as well as your calendar events for the day and the current weather. Look out too for the stock market ticker located at the bottom of the screen.

The app can be customised to suit your personal taste; there are a range of colour schemes to be found in the settings menu, and there are also built-in alarms and ambient soundboards to help with your sleep pattern. In further lifestyle touches, you can activate a torch by simply shaking your phone when the app is open, and there’s a lowlight-friendly night mode that dims the screen for night-time viewing.

There’s a very specifi c time of day and night that this app has been designed to be at its best, the only issue is that beyond last thing at night

Great for getting your head around your day first thing in the morning, but beyond that it seems a little limited in what it can do.

and fi rst thing in the morning, you might fi nd yourself hardly using it at all. It seems that even the developers sense that you might feel this, given the limited interactions and functionality that Now Alarm Clock supports. It’s worth a try if you’re looking for a more straightforward morning, but there may be better solutions available.

ABOVE: Change the colour scheme and set alarms within the app

ABOVE: Scroll through your scheduled for the day in the calendar

BELOW: The main screen of the app tells you everything you need to

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A limited appeal app and a bit gimmicky, but if you want real-time slow motion, this provides well.

Train users will find themselves using this app on a regular basis.

Concerned parents will enjoy the peace of mind this app offers.Gorgeous visuals and

a brilliant selection of mini-games too.

An app that takes all of the guesswork out of stargazing.

An ambitious app with a strong message but it ultimately fails in its duty to entertain.

This entry into the video app market allows you to record slow-motion flicks in real time. All

you have to do is fire it up, decide whether or not to use the torch (on the iPhone) and then tap and hold the slow-motion video. It will then capture at 60 or 120fps depending on the device you have (only the 4S will work with 120fps). Videos are saved to the Camera Roll and you can share them from there. The app renders in the background, so you are not hindered by waiting for videos to process. A potential alternative for those looking to emulate the iPhone 5s’ slo-mo function on older models.

Taking live data from Network Rail, Realtime Trains looks for stations local to you (and lets

you search for others). It then presents the departures and arrivals happening at that very moment. Not only is this great for train spotters but it is invaluable for anyone who is picking up a friend or someone who needs quick information. Particularly useful is the function that tells you exactly where the train is in relation to the platform, so you know if you may be missing it or if you can stroll over. It’s an essential train passenger’s companion.

For this app to work, you need an accompanying free app called Pocket Nanny

Child GPS Tracker. One app is installed on a child’s phone and the other on the parent’s device. It is then possible to track where the child is. Although this kind of function can be replicated on iPhones with Find My iPhone and on Android with security apps, the killer feature here is being able to defi ne a virtual play area. When a child physically strays out of the zone set, an alarm will ring.

The magic of Dora comes to the iPad again for a fresh appisode. It takes an existing

television episode called ‘Perrito’s Big Surprise’ and makes it interactive – it is so charming that a child cannot fail to be enchanted. There is much to tap and there are even voice interactions to enjoy, as long as you allow the app to access the microphone. The tasks are simple as this is aged at a young age group – little ones will love helping Dora.

If you need to discover the stargazing conditions for any given night then this redesigned app

will provide all of that information for you. Aimed at anyone with an interest in stargazing, Sky Live may not have augmented support but it will give you intricate details about the night sky and show the trajectory of the Sun, moon and any planets that are nearby. You can also pinpoint the whereabouts of the International Space Station. Pull up the information tab and you can see the best times to spot planets and the likelihood of seeing the moons in your location. Interesting stuff .

An app with a message, Blue Bernard is about a boy who stands out because of his colour.

He lives in a pink world but he’s blue and this causes children to tease him. His lonely life is miserable and he fi nds he has no-one to talk to about it – until he meets Zoe, who ignites his life and helps him. It’s thought-provoking stuff and a talking point for parents but interactions are minimal and the games dull. It looks good and works well but it is maybe overpriced for what you actually get.

SLOWCAM

REALTIME TRAINSPOCKET NANNY GPS TRACKER

DORA APPISODE: PERRIOTO’S BIG SURPRISE HD

SKY LIVE BLUE BERNARD

MAKE THE PERFECT COFFEE

01 CUPPINGSIf you enjoy a cup of

Joe on the go, Cuppings

provides a carefully

selected list of the best coffee

houses that are nearby.

iPhone | iOS 5.1 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.1.002

02 BARISTACreate a café-quality

espresso at home. Tips

include creating latte art and

extracting single and double shots.

iPhone | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.8

03 GREAT COFFEE APPPacked full of interesting

facts about coffee, watch

videos and view cross-

sections of 16 popular drinks.

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v2.2.2

04 FLAT COFFEE APPA short visual guide to

various coffee drinks,

showing the proportion of

milk, syrup or froth required.

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0

05 THE PERFECT SHOTStore all the variables of your

espresso experiments as

well as recording any recipes.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/£2.99 | v1.0

iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.2

Android | OS 2.3 | £3.99/$5.99 | v1.0.1

iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.1

Android | OS 2.3.3 | £1.71/$1.99 | v1.0.2 iPad | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99 | v1.0

iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$1.99 | v1.0.1

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Claire is not the most descriptive of names for an app. What you see from the icon and what you decipher

from the name and what you end up getting will not, we suggest, immediately go hand-in-hand. At fi rst glance, it could have been a female play on the electronic game Simon – which it it’s not. What it is, however, is something very useful aiming to change the way you work.

Claire is an organisational tool that hopes to revolutionise the way you deal with your time. Before you get on and start to tinker with the app, it explains this in great detail. First there is 300 word document that attempts to explain the importance of making time for the things you want to do and why it is crucial to recognise when something isn’t

worth doing. Second, there are diagrams that hammer home that point. Only by reading these do you get a real sense of what is going and why you are doing it.

The main screen of the app is split into four blocks, each one colour co-ordinated. It works on the Pareto principle that 20 per cent of our tasks cause 80 per cent of the eff ects and vice versa. The blocks represent, clockwise from left, your schedule, the items you need to do urgently, the items that can be delegated or ignored and those that can be binned. This, it says, is the Eisenhower principle.

Within each of these squares, which are coloured orange, red, yellow and grey, are a series of tasks. The app starts with suggestions to give you a good idea of what needs to go where but you are supposed to erase these and insert your own. What you put in these is entirely up to you. You could schedule time for sport and relaxation, or make sure you get time for a report or essay that may need doing in a couple of weeks, and so on.

You could place a crisis meeting or a letter from the taxman in urgent. You could also place any tasks that you could feasibly get someone else to do – such as the gardening or a phone call – in the delegation list or simply forget about it. Everything else you can trash.

Writing new entries is an easy process. Depending on the category into which you are assigning tasks, you can set a date and a reminder. You can also move items from one category to another just by tapping on it and selecting the colour of the block you want to move it to. Items within each block can be moved up or down so you can set their priority, and you can also bring in items from your Reminders app so you can get started without having to reinput everything.

Tasks can be assigned time slots and by default this is 30 minutes. You can also set automatic alerts and, for tidiness, have the app delete any task that has been completed. But this is secondary to the fundamental principle that not all tasks are of equal importance and that a productive use of the day is not to go through items on your desk one-by-one, maybe getting the smaller and easier items done fi rst and then tackling the more diffi cult and time-consuming later. It drills in that a task may not be important at all and that you may be better served going out to play that game of squash instead.

Claire works well and is incredibly refreshing. The design is superbly clear with large icons and a clean look. The tips whenever you are about to insert

CLAIREFOCUS ON THE MOST URGENT TASKS WITHTHIS IPAD-EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD

You can place tasks in one of four categories

The design feels very intuitive

You can’t write a full description of the task

Why would you list items in trash in the first place?

PROS/CONS

RIGHT: The app offers explanations of the principles behind its workings

ABOVE: This is perhaps the most crucial explanation showing you the significance of the coloured blocks

RIGHT: The app offers various tips for helping you manage

your task list more effectively

ABOVE: ‘Is such urgency really necessary?’ By making you question yourself, you become more organised

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an entry are helpful, and this means at no point does Claire let you forget what you are doing, which is managing your time. It doesn’t let you think you are merely creating lists and it prompts you to think carefully about where you want to put an item before you create it.

By making Claire a simple app to understand and use, it also adheres the principle of not wasting unnecessary time. The four blocks of tasks, each displayed on the same screen, is what

makes this so effective because you can mark things up, tick them off and move them around as your priorities change without tapping back and forth between lists. You know straight away what you have to do and what you don’t – what more could you ask for?

iPad | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.1

An inexpensive task manager that doesn’t completely leave you alone and makes sure you prioritise well.

“XXXX XXXX XXXX”

01 GET STARTEDTap the + icon at the

top of the screen and

you are ready to start

a new task. Next,

simply tap a colour

that corresponds with

the priority level of

your task.

02 CONSIDER OPTIONSA window appears

and, as well as letting

you input a new task,

it will also offer you

some gentle advice. Is

it in the right section?

Would it be better

placed elsewhere?

03 REMINDERThe next thing to do

is set a reminder date

and time for a task if

you are scheduling

your daily activity by

tapping the ‘Remind

me’ button. Now you

can’t forget anything!

04 REARRANGE TASKSWe’re not sure if our

‘sort tax’ entry should

be considered more

urgent than this. We

can tap the coloured

box on the right to

move it to a more

suitable area if we like.

05 DELETEIt is also possible to

delete tasks that are

no longer needed

anymore. As tasks are

completed, they can

be ticked off the list as

well, helping you keep

track of your progress.

01 WUNDERLIST – TO-DO & TASK LIST

Manage, share and

collaborate on your tasks.


Android | Varies| Free | Varies

02 POCKET INFORMANT PRO

Place tasks in a diary

and produce checklists.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | £5.99/$8.99 | v3.22

Android | OS 2.0 | £6.45/$9.99 | v2.20.6117

03 OMNIFOCUS FOR IPAD A comprehensive

offering that breaks

your to-dos down into

steps and helps you to

categorise tasks.

iPad | iOS 6.1 | £27.99/$39.99 | v1.6.5

04 TASKPAPER – SIMPLE TO-DO LISTS

Here the idea is not so

much to assign weights

to tasks but to simply jot

your stuff down.

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99 | v2.3.4

05 VOODO – TASK BOOKSet task priorities

and assign times and

dates to tasks that

are then synced with

Google Calendar.

iPad | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.045

ALTERNATIVELY…Manage

your tasks and to-dos with these

offerings

ABOVE: All of the tasks you input in Claire are placed on the same screen for easy viewing

Create and manage your tasks with Claire

HOW TO…


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There is so much information out there these days that absorbing it all can be very time

consuming and a little overwhelming. If you are are also a slow reader then it will take you even longer to go through the mountain of books, magazines, websites and emails that you’ve been meaning to get around to.

Velocity - Speed Reader is an app that aims to improve your reading skills by displaying text a few words at a time but at great speed. It says the average reading speed is around 200 words a minute, which equates to the speed of reading aloud. The app aims to get you reading even faster than that, using texts that are drawn from a variety of sources including your iPhone, any text you want to paste in

Boost your reading speed with an app that will change the way you approach words forever more.

yourself, as well as external sources such as Instapaper, Pocket and the wider web.

Although Velocity doesn’t have its own built-in teaching program, being left entirely to your own devices isn’t that bad a thing. You are able to delve into the Settings; change the background to one you are comfortable with, alter the fonts and then get to grips with the speed at which you want to read and how many words you want to have displayed at any one time. You can have as few as one and as many as four, which may not sound a lot but for this exercise it is doubtful you would want any more.

It’s not a complicated app to use and it look and performs well. This means you can just get down to the task in hand and in this sense, it performs

without a hiccup. By changing the speed to the maximum of 1,000 words per minute we were overwhelmed, but we found that by increasing the speed in incremental steps we were able to display improvements.

You could very easily copy and paste text that you were intended to read anyway into this, thereby killing two birds with one stone. Indeed, the app suggests that you do just that because then you will be getting up to speed using the texts that you normally come across in your day-to-day life, making the learning experience so much more relevant.

IMPROVE YOUR READING SKILLS BY TEACHING YOURSELF TO GO FASTERVELOCITY

iPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.1

ABOVE: One word can be displayed at a time, helping you to eventually increase your reading speed

ABOVE: The app displays the amount of words you have read and the time that it took you to read them

ABOVE: There are three themes built-in to the app to choose from: light, dark and sepia

Pros/ConsIt actually works in increasing your reading speed

There are lots of useful adjustable settings

It doesn’t guide you incrementally or actually teach

You have to stab around a little to find everything

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SHOWCASEBoost your

reading speed with

Velocity 01 MULTIPLE SOURCESSee where your

texts are coming from in

the Sources section and

delve into each of their

Settings. Here we’ve

opted for Instapaper and

Pocket for reading.

02 SETTINGS MENU In the Settings

menu you are able to

change the background

colour of the app to

your preference, alter

the number of words

displayed and the speed.

03 USE URLInsert a web

address into the app

and it will look for the

webpage and use

the text on it to start

displaying all the words

at your chosen speed.

04 iPHONE FUNCTIONIf you want to try

something different, you

can select the iPhone as

a source. Here you can

write or copy and paste

text into a box and have

the app display it for you.

05 RUNNING STREAMAlternatively, if

you choose to try out

Instapaper as a source,

it’s likely that you will

never run out of material

to test yourself on – with

no extra effort from you!


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ABOVE: The speed can be increased and decreased to

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When other mobile to-do lists had calendars, geo-location reminders, and a mass of on-screen buttons, the original Clear for iPhone bucked the trend.

Instead, it just off ered a single screen with items listed from urgent red to low priority yellow, with the option to swipe right to tick items when completed and drag down to add a new item to the list. This sequel makes the personal organiser with innovative one-touch controls available on iPad at last.

It is a mistake to expect too many new features from this famously minimalist app, but there are a few changes worth noting. Making the most of the extra space, all of your lists are displayed on the left-hand side, while the individual items fi ll the rest of the screen. As well as simplifying list browsing, this makes it very easy to drag items between them.

However, not all of the new features come across as an improvement. The ‘edge swipe’ gesture to access the Settings doesn’t feel as organic as swiping left to remove an item, like striking through with a pencil, and can be easily forgotten.

If you can work out how to access Settings, you can a complete rundown of all the intuitive gestures and change the colour theming. Making the most of the new iOS 7’s Background Refresh function, the app also ensures that your iCloud backup stays updated throughout the day.

THE MINIMALIST TO-DO LIST COMES TO iPADCLEAR+

iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.2

While it may be a rather middle-of-the-road move for such a trend-setting brand, Clear+ is a comprehensive adaptation for iPad.

BELOW: This is exactly the information you need to see - the change in price and the gains made

ABOVE: Enter the number of shares bought and price paid

ABOVE: The profit/loss at the bottom is shown in dollars. Most odd!

The sell-off of Royal Mail in the UK, the fl oating of Twitter on the stock market in the US and others have proven to be hugely popular with

investors who fi nd themselves with a bit of spare cash to gamble. Will the price of the shares go up or down? Will you make money or lose it?

Apple’s Stocks app will show you share prices, but it doesn’t track your investments and that’s where Shares 2 comes in handy. Enter a company or stock symbol, the number of shares bought and the price paid and it will display the value, how much you originally paid, and the all-important profi t and loss in money and percentage terms. The company information screens are clear and easy to understand too.

Shares 2 is a nice app with a modern iOS 7 look and feel to it. Its interface has been kept clean, colourful and simple, and you can see at a glance how investments are doing. However, it has a habit of mixing up dollar and pound symbols, sometimes on the same screen. This is confusing because it makes you wonder whether it is converting one currency to the other or whether it is simply displaying the wrong symbol. In some cases it does appear to convert pounds to dollars and in other places it doesn’t.

MONITOR YOUR SHARE PORTFOLIO AND SEE THE GAINS AND LOSSESSHARES 2

A niggling currency inconsistency spoils what is otherwise a useful and pleasantly designed app for monitoring share portfolios.

iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v2.1

ABOVE: Simple, one-touch swipe controls remain at the heart of this newly optimised to-do list

If the currency problem is sorted so that it sticks with one, the app is worth an extra point. Shares 2 ’s simplicity stands out in a section that can at times be diffi cult to make sense of.


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An app that could prevent some late night napkin calculations and maybe a few arguments.

A first-class app that uses real language for inputting. Brilliant.

Too powerful for its own good at times. Casual users may find it too much; power users will love it.

It’s not difficult to record a coffee shop sound so we do question the pricing and validity of this app.

It beats having to scribble down shifts on paper or use Android’s calendar. A bespoke, useful app.

Great for enhancing the way Google Calendar works.

Calendars+ was a very popular app but developer Readdle has pulled it from the

App Store and replaced it with this, Calendars 5. What a brilliant move this has proven to be; integrating perfectly with both Google Calendar and iOS calendar and presenting information in a very useful way, allowing for list, day, week or month formats. Creating new entries is intuitive and meetings can be pinpointed with Maps. You can also make use of your Contacts. With the ability to specify the exact frequency of events, this iOS 7-inspired app is a must-have.

ToDo is not new; it’s been around on iOS for around fi ve years now and it has built up

quite some following, with users loving the simple way that the app allows you to create tasks, projects and checklists. This refreshed app brings with it a fl atter iOS 7 design aesthetic and it is packed with features including contact links, web addresses and more. Being able to add notes, tags and tasks as well as create alerts makes it a very powerful management tool – but it can be overwhelming at times.

As a concept, it is sound enough. For those who work from home alone, having the ambience

and noise of a coff ee shop when you’re toiling can be quite comforting and all for the price of a biscotti. But while the sound quality is great and it has obviously been recorded in a genuine setting, the fact there are just three diff erent options makes this rather overpriced. The Settings button doesn’t work well either. It’s nicely presented and easy to use but wonder how often it would be used.

Managing shifts can be tricky but with Shift.Cal+ this task can be made much easier.

You can manage two shifts a day, inputting the length of your shift and selecting the days that you have worked. Notes can be added and you can also log overtime so that you know exactly how long you have worked and, if need be, be in a position to submit the hours and get paid appropriately for them. You can programme the app in advance and keep a close eye on your working patterns. It’s a reminder and a note-taker all rolled into one, which is exactly what is needed.

Optimised for the iPhone 5, this app is perfect for those meals out where splitting the

bill among a group is needed – it is especially useful just as everyone is getting a little squiff y. The app works similarly to a calculator with lots of parameters letting you add a tip, coupons and discounts and also specifying how many are dining with you. The beauty of this app, however, is that it doesn’t assume everyone will pay the same and you can tell it to charge some people a little more – which is particularly good when that couple in the group order the bottle of Champagne.

Today has Agenda and Monthly views and syncs with Google Calendar. It lets you

display any forthcoming events in either a list or a grid on your home and lock screens as a widget. Download the app and then place the two widgets it gives you on to a screen and it will instantly let you play around with the settings and decide which calendars you want to show. The calendars can be resized and they look great – but it is annoying that you can’t scroll it. Still, for the price, that’s a tiny gripe.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £4.99/$6.99 | v5.2

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CALENDARS 5

TODO 7 – TO-DO & TASK LIST

COFFITIVITY

SHIFT.CAL+

SPLITRON2

TODAY – CALENDAR WIDGETS

KEEP TRACK IN 2014

01 FANTASTICAL 2View a split-screen

of your events and

month calendar, with

integrated reminders and maps

for event locations.

iPhone | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99| v2.0

02 AWESOME CALThis detailed diary syncs

with all iPhone-supported

calendars, save notes and

photos, and also includes a handly

little five-day forecast.

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99 | v4.0

03 AGENDA CALENDAR 4

A clean interface makes this

calendar easy to read, with

dots designating events.

iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v4.1.2

04 WEEK CALENDARThis app makes it extremely

easy to rearrange dates

– just drag and drop them

across the calendar.

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.99/$0.99 | v5.2.2

Android | OS 2.3 | £0.85/$0.99 | v1.2.9.2

05 ALL-IN-ONE YEAR CALENDAR

View and edit all 365 days

from one screen.

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GREAT BIG WAR GAMEThis turn-based strategy game is literally

a blast thanks to the use of humour in its

tone and design. As the title suggests,

you are involved in a military confl ict that is taking

place on land, sea and in the air. It takes time to

fi gure out how to play but once you have, you can

have fun developing clever strategies to fi nish the

50 included missions. Registering for multiplayer

games online makes things even more fun because

you are matched up against the smart and

unpredictable tactical minds of real people on the

complex, comically-designed animated battlefi eld.

In this world war the only pain you will feel will be caused by laughter. Brilliant fun.

LEGENDS OF DARTSThankfully the developers of this app

found a way to design a mobile darts game

that doesn’t involve throwing things at

your device. Instead you watch a blue light spin

around the virtual board and tap the screen to aim.

When the light changes direction and heads to the

bullseye you have to choose the right moment to

throw and tapping again. There is little diff erence

between the iOS and Android versions except that

with the former you can play friends locally via

Bluetooth. With either OS, however, you can be

matched up with an online opponent by the app.

Takes time to master but you won’t have to keep buying pints while you practice.

ASPHALT 7: HEATThis is not the most recent edition of the

Asphalt series, but it’s still an awesome

racing experience thanks to detailed

visuals and intense gameplay. As with most games

in this genre, it can take a while to master the

controls but once you’ve done that, you can take

on fi ve friends locally or compete online. In order to

set up a local race you fi rst select the tier, location

and car you want to use. Competing drivers have

to be on the same network and OS and can then

search for your race within their copy of the app,

sign in and start their engines.

Should get you revved up when you and your friends feel the need for speed.

GUERRILLA BOBLike Great Big War, this app combines

amusing cartoon graphics with a military

theme to deliver entertaining gameplay.

Bob is the app equivalent of Rambo as he marches

around taking down enemies in OTT fashion with

a variety of weapons. Cross-platform multiplayer

mode is available on local networks in iOS and

on Tegra-equipped Android devices (using the

Guerrilla Bob THD app) and requires one player to

set up a device as a server that the other player

connects to. Gameplay is updated on both devices

simultaneously as each player knuckles down.

Multiplatform compatibility makes this a winner even if you lose the battle.

Android | OS 2.2 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.4.8 iPad | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.4.1

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N.O.V.A. 3 - NEAR ORBIT VANGUARD ALLIANCE

It’s worth making room on your device

for this two gigabyte monster if you

can, because this is one of the best FPS

apps on the market. The game off ers challenging

multiplayer modes that take you through ten

detailed levels. In local Wi-Fi multiplayer mode, play

a free-for-all where your friends are the enemy, or

work with them as a team. Also opt for an online

battle with an anonymous opponent for more fun.

Superior shooter that provides an impressive multiplayer experience if you have the hardware.

Android | Varies | £4.99/$6.99 | Varies iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £4.99/$6.99 | v1.0.3

DRAW SOMETHINGThis social drawing game has obvious

similarities to Pictionary. To play you need

to either log in using Facebook or enter

your email address and a username. Doing the

former allows you to challenge your connections

through that social media service while the latter

lets you connect with other friends. Once you are

registered, the app off ers you a list of words and

you have to select one to draw using various line

widths and colours. When you are done, you send

the sketch off to your opponent and wait to see if

they can guess what it is you’ve drawn.

An amusing way to pass the time if you don’t mind waiting indefinitely for feedback.

Android | OS 2.2 | £2.17/$2.99 | v 1.1111.104 iPhone | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.11.117

MINECRAFT - POCKET EDITIONIf you haven’t heard of Minecraft you must

have been living under a block somewhere.

This game puts you in a surreal Legoland-

like environment in which everything is made of

cubes. Generally, your purpose is to build, explore

and gather enough resources to stay alive while

avoiding danger. The mobile version allows you

to go on adventures with friends if you have your

own Minecraft server set up, or you can try to sign

in to a remote server. It’s easy to get immersed

despite the 16-bit graphics so if you’re in local

multiplayer mode, talk to your companions!

An odd mix of retro and modern that is bizarre, and yet clever and addictive as well.

POOL BREAK PRODespite its title, this app includes snooker,

crokinole and carrom as well as pool.

When you fi rst start it you will be asked if

you want to connect to Facebook so you can play

friends who also have the app installed. In addition

you can create a passcode for playing a private

online game with someone you know on the same

OS or go public and have an opponent picked for

you by the app. Both players can see a smoothly

animated 3D view of the game in real time and the

touchscreen controls are easy to master.

A realistic way to experience your own snooker championships without leaving your chair.

UNOThis offi cial adaptation of Mattel’s

trademarked card game is an obvious

candidate for multiplayer contests. It is

ideally played by four people, each of whom will

try to use their cards in the best order to outwit

their opponents and discard their entire hand. With

the app you can play on a local wireless network

or register to challenge opponents online. To play

locally someone has to create a virtual room. Other

players on the same network can then join the

room and see the table on their own screens –

even if the app is running on a diff erent OS.

A great game for holidays and parties, especially if you don’t have a table.

Android | Varies | £4.99/$6.99 | Varies iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99 | v0.7.6

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The platform genre has been reinvented so many times on mobile that many of us don’t even look twice

at new releases any more. Type:Rider should change that mentality as this is a game that looks and feels completely diff erent to anything else you are likely to have played recently.

The game has the rather unusual setting of the world of typography; with each of the ten worlds themed around a font, its history and how it came to be. Type:Rider has been positioned very precisely; if you’re just looking for a unique platformer the game has all the levels you’ll need, but for those who want more, it takes players through the history of typography, from the earliest cave paintings to modern pixel art.

As an added bonus, there are special characters to look out for and collect throughout the game. These unlock historical archives, which you can go back and look through whenever you like. This means you can read up on how fonts like Times New Roman were

created, and how typography has been infl uenced by the invention of devices such as the letterpress.

The gameplay itself looks very much on trend for mobile – the black foreground contrasting with a hectic and animated background has been used by other great games like Limbo, Contre Jour and Naught – and even though you are dealing with such an unusual subject matter for a game, it does have a sense of familiarity even from the word go.

Players take control of two dots, and must move them through the diff erent points of history using a choice of either touch or tilt controls. Your two characters use momentum and an invisible bond between them to scale the huge multitude of obstacles that come their way. The physics are very impressive with your dots rolling and

bouncing through giant letters and traps. The Jump button adds grip, meaning that even if you do miss a platform, all is not lost. This gaming mechanism helps to bring fl ashes of intense screen tapping to the game, which serve as a nice change of mood and pace.

The controls can be switched between three very diff erent options; the default is an intuitive system that asks players to tap and hold in the direction in which they would like to move, tapping the opposite side to jump. If this is a little too fi ddly, there is a more traditional on-screen button layout that fi xes the buttons in place. The more active player can also switch from the touch controls and use tilt to control their dots – but each of these setups have their benefi ts when combined with Type:Rider ’s unique style of play.

“THE JUMP MECHANISM HELPS BRING FLASHES OF INTENSE SCREEN TAPPING TO THE GAME, WHICH SERVE AS A NICE CHANGE OF MOOD AND PACE”

ABOVE: Each of the ten worlds follows a theme inspired by a font and the time period it comes from

ABOVE: The game goes through the history of fonts and typography, starting from cave paintings

ABOVE: Throughout each world players must try and collect letters of the alphabet to unlock extras

TYPE:RIDERA PLATFORM GAME THAT CREATES A UNIVERSE FROM TYPOGRAPHY

An original concept, executed very effectively

The range of worlds and settings is great

Touch controls can be quite frustrating

The soundtrack can also be a bit distracting

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One thing that you are never short of here is engagement, with the adventurous and inventive worlds for each font frequently mesmerising you for a good few moments. Letters form a massive part of the landscape and must be scaled correctly in order to keep progressing. There are also constant puzzles involving timing and logic littered throughout the game to drag you back from marvelling at the surroundings.

The artwork is truly fantastic, and helps to enhance the experience entirely, from the cave painting world of the tutorial, through to the the broadsheet newspaper in Times New Roman, and the Helvetica world that resembles the opening credits of Mad Men. This is what makes Type:Rider so compelling; the fact that you’re never quite sure where this

game can take you next. Partly because it’s so unique that you can’t second-guess it, but also because it draws from an incredibly rich seam of cultural history.

Type:Rider has more than enough personality and originality to charm anyone, and rightly so. Disregarding this game on the basis that it might be just another platform title would be a mistake. This is a download that has taken the well-worn format and applied it to a completely new subject area, and in the process has made the genre feel new and exciting again.

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.2

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Android | OS 2.1 | £0.69/$0.99 | v2.0.7

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iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99 | vv1.0.0

Android | OS 2.3 | £2.28/$3.64 | v1.0

01 DOTSThe fact that there

are two characters

to control that can’t

be separated brings

a nice dynamic to

the gameplay, and

redefi nes how you

approach obstacles.

02 WORLDSThe game contains ten

stages for now, each

one themed around

a font. Some of the

environments are

truly stunning, telling

the story of how each

font was created.

03 PUZZLESWhether it be

timing, logic or just

good gestures skills

Type:Rider has plenty

of puzzles to test

you throughout. The

diffi culty curve for

these is just right.

04 ARCHIVESAt the centre of this

game is the history of

typography, and there

is an entire archive of

material on the subject

to unlock in-game

and read through

whenever you like.

05 LETTERSThe achievements in

Type:Rider come in the

form of letters of the

alphabet, scattered

throughout each

world. The task and

skill comes in trying to

capture them all.

There have been platformers before this, but nothing that comes close to Type:Rider.

ABOVE: There are numerous puzzles to solve in order to advance to the next world

01 LIMBO GAMELimbo has

effortlessly jumped to

mobile and is genuinely

creepy to play. A

fantastic experience.

02 CONTRE JOUR Minimal in terms

of colour yet full of life,

Contre Jour feels just as

much like a piece of art

as it does a game.

03 NAUGHTUtilises gravity

and tilt controls for

maximum effect.

04 LEAGUE OF EVIL 3 A hugely popular

series that is built

around a great touch

control system and a

wacky narrative.

05 MUTANT MUDDSPixel art

platforming at its finest;

mixing 2D and 3D as you

jump across foreground

and background arenas.

ALTERNATIVELY…Five more addictive

mobile platformers

Type:Rider’s top 5font-tastic features

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While many other physics-based puzzlers employ the usual mechanics of catapulting, rope-cutting

or gear placing, Incredipede goes out on a limb to be original. Here you get to make your own creatures by adding appendages and muscles to an alien eyeball (called Quozzle), designing it specifi cally for the level at hand. The aim in each of 120 levels is to move Quozzle over various obstacles to reach a beam of light, while collecting special items. What makes it trickier is that you control her (yes, apparently Quozzle is a ‘her’) by pressing up to four colour-coded buttons to contract the muscles you’ve placed.

At fi rst it can be confusing and often results in a tangled mess of fl ailing limbs. Playing the easier Normal setting will give you a chance to master the controls more since the creatures are ready-made for each stage, ranging from snake-like beasts to hopping frogs and creepy spiders. You’ll soon learn how to build creatures to crawl, walk, roll (even making ‘wheels’ from limbs), jump, swing, swim and even fl y by gliding on thermals.

While fun, it can prove exasperating at times due to you never being quite sure how Quozzle’s movement will be aff ected by each button press. Many levels require good dexterity and precise timing, although this does add to the satisfaction when you eventually complete them. Frustration is also eased due to not needing to collect each and every item to unlock the next 20-stage world – just enough of each of the three types.

Still, some of the Hard levels can prove daunting when you’re given a blank canvas for your creature at the

start. This is where the social aspect of the game comes in handy, as you can browse other players’ solutions, watching their replays and even controlling their creatures. Naturally then, you can also save and share your own replays. There’s even a level editor to build your own custom stages that you can then share – plus, of course, you can play the levels that have been created by other players.

THIS HIGHLY ORIGINAL PHYSICS-BASED PUZZLER HAS LEGSINCREDIPEDE

A very original, fascinating and playable puzzler with plenty of opportunities to be creative.

The social aspect coupled with the originality of the game give Incredipede longer-lasting appeal even once you’ve fi nished all of the enjoyable offi cial stages.

Android | OS 3.0 | £2.39/$3.99 | v1.71 iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99 | v1.70

ABOVE: You can even fly, using wing-like limbs to glide on thermals

ABOVE: Create your own stages using the built-in level editor

ABOVE: Build your own incredible creatures, adding limbs and muscles

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Pros/ConsEnjoyable official levels, plus plenty of user-created ones to try out

It’s fun to build new creatures and see how they move

Odd control method can prove quite annoying at times

Trial and error needed to get new creatures moving

01 GET CREATIVEAt the start of the

Hard levels, you must

make a creature that will

suit that specific stage.

02 BUILDSimply drag your

finger outwards from

the eyeball to pull out

each new limb.

03 ADD JOINTSYou can add limbs

to limbs to create proper,

jointed legs and increase

your movements.

04 COLOUR CODEAdd colour-coded

muscles in order to

move each limb in a

particular way.

05 TRY IT OUTFinally, now that

you’ve got an creature,

try it out the controls to

see how it moves.

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Pros/ConsAn interesting interactive story unfolds as you play

Three completely different game modes to master

Not everyone will like the large amount of text

Doesn’t have the PC edition’s great story editor

Shadowrun was a popular tabletop fantasy role-playing game from around 25 years ago.

The game’s creator, Jordan Weisman, and Harebrained Schemes have now produced an iPad version that brings it up to date with today’s technology.

Shadowrun Returns is set in a future that mixes futuristic technology and magical monsters. There are trolls, dwarves, orcs and more and your mission is to discover who killed your friend Sam. The game begins with you choosing which character to play, such as Shaman, Street Samurai, Rigger –

A gripping interactive story mixed with the exploration of a 3D world and turn-based battles.

this determines the skills you’ll have. Upgrades are available, so you can choose how to develop the character.

There are three modes of play; in interactive mode you explore the area, engage with people, pick up objects and use them. There are many characters to talk to and this is where the game begins to feel like an interactive book. You’ll spend a lot of time talking to characters and choosing the right questions to get the right responses, which is key to fi nding out valuable information.

Get into a scrap with a bunch of bad guys and the game switches to turn-based action. Control your team, move

them into position, take cover, choose weapons and so on. Then the enemy has its turn. Shamans can summon spirits to help the attack, while Riggers can control equipment like a drone, which can be sent ahead so you can see what’s waiting around the corner.

You’ll spend about a third of your time in each mode through the many levels, so you’ll have to enjoy the varying gameplay, but it is great fun.

SOLVE A MURDER IN THIS URBAN FANTASY ADVENTURESHADOWRUN RETURNS

iPad | iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99 | v1.0.6 Android | OS 4.0 | £6.52/$9.99 | v1.0.8

ABOVE: Bad guys sneak up and engage you in combat, switching to turn-based battle mode

ABOVE: Opportunities to upgrade weapons and other items are presented during the gameABOVE: Each main mission has many objectives; you must work through them in the order they are given

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SHOWCASETop features

to watch out for in

Shadowrun Returns

01 CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER

There are several

different types of

characters, each with

unique strengths and

weaknesses. Be sure to

choose yours wisely!

02 EXAMINE OBJECTSSymbols appear

above certain items and

if you walk to them you

can pick them up and

examine them. You may

find thay come in useful

later on in the game.

03 INTERACTIVE ITEMSSome objects in

particular are interactive,

as you will discover

relatively early on. For

example, computer

terminals can provide

helpful information.

04 WHAT’S MY MISSION?The mission

unfolds as you progress.

Press the Power

button to see your next

objective in the mission

and prevent yourself

from going off track.

05 CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES

The Power button also

lets you access character

screens that show all of

your abilities, weapons

and access upgrades in

one handy place.


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Not many games have looked to medieval sport for inspiration, but Joust Legend has done just that, thrusting the player into the

Ignoring the confusing tutorial, this beautiful-looking game is highly enjoyable with a surprising number of modes to play.

iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.1

Open-world games have become more common since the launch of the best-selling Minecraft. However, those that think Terraria is a quick cash-in

will be surprised by just how deep the game is.Create a custom character and you’ll be

dropped into a randomly generated world. What you get is blind luck – you may be dropped into an area rich in useful resources and bountiful caves, or placed between a monster-infested swamp and a temple guarded by powerful magical creatures. The primary joy of the game is exploring the world, and discovering the wealth of unique

TERRARIATAKE A TRIP TO A BRAND NEW WORLD AND BE AMAZED

iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | Free | v1.0.3Android | OS 2.3 | Free | v1.02

MASTER THE LANCE AND BECOME A TRUE KNIGHTJOUST LEGEND

ABOVE: The controls do take some getting used to, but there are a couple of options for you to try out

ABOVE: The enemies vary from jumping slimes to terrifying skulls that leap up and kill you in one hit

ABOVE: You can craft all kinds of items, ranging from housing blocks to statues and other décor

An incredibly deep game that has so much to see and do that you’ll keep coming back.

content it has on offer. You’ll find yourself coming across all kinds of items and constructions, and while you’ll need to build a house to stay safe at night, you’ll find yourself wanting to leave at every opportunity to find everything the world has to offer. Of course, there’s still plenty to craft, with hundreds of items to make, from useful tools to cosmetic items like statues and clothes.

The game controls will take some getting used to; the two-stick system works well enough with some practice but it isn’t the most accurate. The learning curve is large, too. While the tutorial teaches you the basics of the world, working out

what specific items can do will have you turning to a game guide more than once. Still, with so much to explore you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

Testing all of your knightly honour, the initial tutorial is slightly confusing and hard to get right. The control system, which is operated by tapping and holding to release your horse, and then doing the same to angle and aim your lance, isn’t explained very well at all. Instead, you need to wait until you start the early rounds to really get to grips with everything properly.

Luckily, there are several different game modes besides the central tournament, and these are used to earn gold to upgrade your lance and armour. There is also the Prize Fights area where you battle for gold and skill ‘buffers’, which are used to earn extra bonuses in tournaments. These bonuses increase your points in each fight, giving you a greater chance of victory. It brings an extra dimension to the sport, and adds longevity to playing time as it’s very difficult to get through the tournament without some extra skills up your sleeve. It is a slow starter, but give it time – it’s well worth it.

hectic world of jousting. If you loved the movie A Knight’s Tale, the chances are you will be incredibly keen to download this, embarking on your own quest to become a great knight.

ABOVE: Just hitting your opponent is a challenge in itself


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It is minimalist gaming through and through but one that may cause you to lose your hair.

A masterful point-and-click adventure that is also intensely funny.

Like comparing Duplo to Lego, but this mini Minecraft will get young children creating.

Missiles and multiplayer fun, Sonic fans will love this.

Slick and very well made, it’s handheld gaming on a simple and yet very engaging level.

A superb game that still stands out in the tower defence genre.

It may not look much – a wavy line and a few simple, colour obstacles – but these combine to

produce a game that really rests on your impulse. By tapping the screen, a ball which is stuck to a moving track is able to get around the hazards that are thrown your way. You soon realise that it is a game of memory as well, since the same waves come at you over and over again, but then change very slightly to throw in a curve ball challenge. As a game of concentration and pure skill, it works compulsively well.

Anyone who has ever played The Secret of Monkey Island will be instantly at home

with The Cave, a point-and-click adventure with lashings of self-aware humour. Don’t let the tiny graphics put you off nor the slow pace of the early sections because when it gets going it moves through the compelling narrative with gusto, as you help the characters work together in solving puzzles using various objects. The presentation and the music have obviously been lavished with care. A throwback to the 90s, but a delicious one.

Toca Builders is like Minecraft for children, and you can build just about anything

from lots of blocks. You’ll soon fi nd yourself erecting lavish constructions from a bare landscape, controlling little robots that have diff erent sets of skills. Blocks can be coloured and the ground can be altered, There is also a destructive element as you smash blocks to pieces and make room for new constructions, something that was always a blast with Lego too.

Sonic The Hedgehog is an age-old favourite with a string of classic platforming titles behind

him – but here he is in a familiar but wonderful kart-racing game. After getting through a whole string of options, you’re eventually taken to the track. Movement is swift via tilt controls and the action is as fast as you’d expect. The varied tracks and visuals make for a frantic, low-cost classic which fans of this kind of game will absolutely lap up.

This run-and-roll game has amazing 3D graphics and superb all-round presentation,

but like any such title it can live and die on its speed and smooth running. In that department, Orborun has no faults. It runs at a blistering pace, with twists and turns and curvy slides all taken in their stride. Players will eat up the dozens of levels and there’s more than enough to keep you going. The controls are simple – touch for left and right or simply tilt your device – and this makes it a great pick-up-and-play off ering.

This is a glorious-looking handheld title in which you build towers that will attack enemies

straying past, hoping to stop them from making it to the end of the road. It’s mass killing on an automatic scale, but it incorporates strategy and allows players to enjoy the fun in one of three diffi culty modes. The tutorial eases in newbies but old hands of these types of games will fi nd enough to satisfy them, with a wealth of constantm, fresh enemies.

PIVVOT

THE CAVETOCA BUILDERSSONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING

ORBORUNKINGDOM RUSH FRONTIERSEXPLORE THE

FINAL FRONTIER

01 STAR COMMANDManage your very own

starship as well as

repelling alien invaders

in this Star Trek-like romp.

Android | OS 2.3.3 | £1.86/$2.99 | v1.1.1

iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.1.2

02 GALAXY ON FIRE 2Save the galaxy from

impending destruction, then

enjoy additional adventures

through in-app purchases.



03 ECHO PRIMEFight off and defend against

hordes of dangerous aliens

and space pirates as you

travel from planet to planet.

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.3

04 STRIKE WING: RAPTOR RISING

Enjoy deep space dogfights

and take over the stars in

this frantic fighter with

wonderfully fluid touch controls.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.1

05 EUFLORIA HDConquer asteroids and use

their resources in order to

fight off the grey menace.

Android | OS 2.3 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.12

iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.2.1

Android | OS 4.0.3| £0.99/$0.99 | v1.0.6

iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.3

Android | OS 2.3 | £1.60/$1.99 | v1.0.1

iPhone | iOS 3.1.2| £1.49/$1.99 | v1.9.0

iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | £0.99/$0.99 | v1.5

Android | OS 2.0.1| £0.85/$2.43 | v4.0

iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.3

Android | OS 4.0 | £0.62/$2.99 | v1.1.0

iPhone | iOS 5.1| £1.99/$2.99 | v1.20

Android | OS 2.0.1 | £1.93/$2.99 | v1.2

iPad+ | iOS 6.1 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0


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CREATE AND ORDER PHOTO BOOKS IN iPHOTO

iPad+

About the app…

iPHOTOThis popular app is boasting some new polish thanks to its new iOS 7 makeover

iPad| iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v2.0

As well as a fl ashy new icon and interface, iPhoto has been given a host of new features to make it a better photo suite than ever.

Thanks to features such as AirDrop, it’s now easier than ever to move photos eff ortlessly between devices that are running iOS 7. The editing facilities have been expanded too, so touching up your photos can now be an even more varied experience. On top of this, you can now also create and order physical photo books from within the app – a nice touch for those who prefer to see their photos physically.Looking and feeling fresher than ever, iPhoto has taken a step up in its versatility.

CREATE A PHOTO BOOK > Ensure that you get your book looking just right

UndoAlways a handy tool to have at your disposal, tap the Undo button to undo the last action you took in the app, including removing entire pages from the book.

PagesIf you fi nd that you have more photos than you do pages, or simply want to space things out a little bit more, use the Page icon to drop in any additional pages or entire spreads in just a quick tap.

OptionsThis icon houses the options for your photo book. From here it is possible to change the book’s style, as well as add pages and tweak the number of images that appear per page.

Drag and dropShould you want to rearrange the order of the images within your photo book, use quick, intuitive gestures to pick up and reorder them to your liking. It really is simple.

The iPhoto app is a very useful facility to have on your iOS device; the importance the software places on

memory creation and preservation makes it the ideal place to enhance and store images to call upon when you want.

The iLife update for iOS 7 has seen some sweeping changes made to iPhoto, with the mobile app getting a makeover as well as incorporating more features of the desktop version, making the whole experience a more rounded one. While the redesign and new photo eff ects are perhaps the more instantly striking features of the app, there is now the potential to create and order physical photo books and journals, meaning your memories don’t just have to be digital.

It’s now possible to build from scratch an entire photo album and then order it from within iPhoto. There are diff erent template

options and controls over the number of photos within the book, as well as how many are displayed on a single page. All the fi ner details of the book are in your hands, and this tutorial will walk you through the process, including the ability to order your photos and even edit them before they go into the fi nished product.

iPhoto wants you to get the very best from your personal photo collection, and the new features on show here will ensure that you do that – and get something physical out of it at the end too.

“IT’S POSSIBLE TO BUILD FROM SCRATCH AN ENTIRE PHOTO ALBUM”

iPhone/ iPad


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1 YOUR IMAGESStart the process at any point, perhaps when flicking through a favourite

photo album. Just tap the Share icon to get started.

3 STYLENow you need to choose a style of book. There are four options that

mainly differ in image size –but also choose a name and size for the book.

5 EDITINGTap and hold a spread and select an image to enter the edit screen of

iPhoto, where effects and image enhancing can be applied.

2 SHARETap the Photo Book option and you have the chance to select the

number of photos for your book. Do this by album, or select up to 1000.

4 DRAG AND DROPThis is where the editing begins. Your book is previewed on screen and

using gestures, images can be picked up and reordered as you see fit.

6 ORDERTap the blue price icon in the top-right is when you’re ready to buy.

Select a shipping address and your book will soon be on its way to you.

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iPHOTOTIPResolutionWhen choosing images, check the resolution of the image to ensure it will look good when printed. iPhoto will check this for you and notify you should a photo not be up to scratch visually.


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TUTORIALS

ORGANISE YOUR WORLD IN AN INSTANT

Android

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FOR MORE WAYS TO GET ORGANISED, SEE OUR REVIEW OF MORNING IN ISSUE

According to data from Google’s Our Mobile Planet study, the average smartphone user has an average of 25 apps on their phone. But if you like exploring the full features of your phone, playing games and

reading content, that number is likely closer to 50, or higher. While the apps on our home screens can be arranged in an order that

we like, we don’t always have quick access to the most relevant apps at all times. You may not require Google Maps on a regular basis, for example, but when you’re out and about and need directions quickly, you may find that you’re often left fumbling with your phone trying to locate the app.

Aviate Beta solves this problem by customising your apps based on ‘Spaces’ and ‘Collections’. ‘Night Time’ automatically activates as a Space on your main home screen after 6pm, and there’s also a collection of Night Time apps that you can customise manually to feature in that Space.

Other features include a Light and Dark theme, which you can change in Settings, and automatic Space updates to places when you enter certain zones, from where you can add images and share your location. The Collections screen features all of your apps categorised into sections – Music, Social, Games, etc – and you also have an A-Z apps sections with every app on your phone listed in alphabetical order.

This tutorial will go through how to make the most of this great new app, explaining the best ways to customise your Collections, organising and arranging apps and utilising those great Android-only features such as widgets. What are you waiting for? Get stuck in with this exclusive app.

“WE DON’T ALWAYS HAVE ACCESS TO THE MOST RELEVANT APPS – AVIATE BETA SOLVES THIS”

CUSTOMISE YOUR COLLECTIONS

1 All CollectionsClicking this cog gives you access to 22 Collections (everything for Fitness to Cooking) that you can easily activate and customise to your liking.

4 Add NewTapping ‘Add New’ suggests a relevant addition to that section. If you click ‘Add’, the app icon will be added but you’ll still need to install the app.

2 CollectionsThe common Collections are activated automatically with its relevant apps. Long-press a Collection and drag it to change its order on the screen.

3 Reveal all appsTapping this drop-down reveals all apps in that Collection. To add more, simply drag and hold an app from your A-Z apps section and drop it here.


Aviate Beta auto-categorises your apps and customises your home screen based on the time of day and your location

About the app…

AVIATE BETA (INVITE ONLY) Get organised with access to apps when you need them the most

Android | OS 2.3 | Free | v2.3Aviate Beta provides quick access to the most relevant apps needed at a

particular time. It allows you to categorise your apps into accessible sections that change given your location and time of day. As it is only in beta, you can only download the app after applying for an invite. But invitation codes usually arrive within a week and you can send up to five invites to your friends.A simple and clean interface with a really unique USP

>Create Collections that can be accessed with ease


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AVIATE BETATIPWidgets and wallpaperOn your main home screen, you have the option of adding either widgets or images. No more than two of these can be added. Frequently used apps can be dropped onto the bottom of the screen.

AVIATE BETA (INVITE ONLY) >Master Aviate Beta

1 ACCESS YOUR SPACESAviate Beta has a swipe-in menu from the

left of your home screen, from where you can

change your Spaces manually. As your location

changes, more relevant Spaces are added.

2 NEARBY PLACESThe Nearby option in Spaces gives you an

instant list of the hotels and restaurants around

you. Tap to get a screen with quick Tips for that

place, the option to take pictures and check in.

3 QUICK SPACES ACCESSSwipe down from your home screen to get

access to features unique to that Space. Here

the Night Time mode has access to your alarm,

phone mode and Night Time Collection apps.

4 COLLECTIONSSwipe right from the home screen to access

Collections, where apps are auto-categorised.

Apps from A-Z Apps can also be dragged here.

5 ALL COLLECTIONSTap the cog at the top-right of your Collections.

Select a Collection and click OK to get that and

its relevant apps activated or deactivated.

6 A-Z APPSSwipe right from Collections for A-Z apps. Tap

a letter in to jump ahead with ease. Drag apps

from here to any Collection to customise it.

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Celebrity chef Raymond

Blanc and comic actor

Simon Pegg have

teamed up in this

colourful interactive

story for kids. Help

invertebrate chef Henri Le Worm, voiced by

Pegg, create delicious meals for his insect

friends through a series of mini-games to

unlock recipes by the real-life French chef. A

unique way to teach children about food.

iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$2.99 | v1.2

iPhone/ iPad

DEVIL’S PLANTATIONPiece together the interweaving

stories of an archaeologist and a mental patient from a multimedia map of Glasgow.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

iPad

TIMELINE AMERICANCIVIL WAR

This interactive history includes map of key battles and is

packed with 500 photos.iOS 5.0 | £3.99/$5.99

iPhone/iPad

CHOPSTICKS NOVELIn this novel experience you are given bits of people’s

lives as you weave the story together in your own mind.

iOS 4.0 | £4.99/$6.99

iPad

THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR MORRIS LESSMORE

Breathtaking visuals and a heartwarming story. Essential.

iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99

BOOKS

iPad

THE WASTE LANDDiscover TS Eliot’s epic and revolutionary poem,

view interactive notes, and watch related videos.

iOS 5.0 | £9.99/$13.99

iPhone/iPad

iPOEInteractive illustrations and music bring the

macabre magic of Edgar Allen Poe’s haunting poetry to life.

iOS 4.3 | £4.99/$6.99

iPad

THE LAND OF ME: STORY TIME

Pick and choose the plot lines of stories in this interactive

children’s app.

iPhone/iPad/ Android

FRANKENSTEINThe classic horror story is brough back to life in this

interactive adaptation. iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99OS 4.0 | £2.99/$4.99

Android

DEATH OFF THE CUFFPart story, part puzzle, bluff your way into getting

the killer to confess in this interactive whodunnit.

OS 2.2 | £0.65/$0.99

iPad

THE ELEMENTS: A VISUAL EXPLORATIONView hi-res, rotating images of every

element in the periodic table. iOS 5.1 | £9.99/$13.99

iPhone/iPad

STAR WALKThis augmented reality app lets you explore the stars,

planets and constellations in the night sky in real-time.

iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

DK THE HUMAN BODY APPTakes you deep into the human body, with video content and annotated graphics. A

fine app on the iPad.iOS 4.0 | £4.99/$6.99

iPad

PLAYART BY TAPOOKLearn about the work of five great painters, including van

Gogh and Monet, and then experiment with their style.

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPad

THE PYRAMIDSView the pyramids and temples of Giza in stunning 3D and

examine the treasures that were once inside them.

iOS 5.1 | £4.99/$6.99

EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENTiPad

ARTRAGEUse all those tools in exactly the same way on your iPad as you

would on a real canvas, mixing your paints with great results.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

PLEXStream music and video from your desktop, and enjoy

content from Plex’s channels. iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99OS Varies | £3.21/$4.99

iPad

PROCREATEPaints, inks and abstract shapes are available, so you can

achieve the effect you’re looking for.

iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

SNEAKIn this game you literally have to sneak up on your phone

from a distance to capture photos of the shy monsters.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

SKETCHBOOK MOBILEIncludes a full set of sketching tools in a streamlined and

intuitive user interface. iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99OS 2.2 | £1.32/$1.99

BUSINESSiPhone/Android

CAMCARDScan business cards for easy storage and import contact details

directly into your address book. iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.0 | £1.90/$2.99

iPhone

SECRET FOLDER & VIDEO VAULTSecurely store private files on your

smartphone with password protection and decoy folders.

iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

POCKETCLOUD REMOTE DESKTOP PRO

Gain remote access to your desktop from your device.

iOS 5.0 | £10.49/$14.99OS 2.2 | £9.35/$14.99

iPhone

SAYHI TRANSLATESpeak into this app and have your words translated into 40

languages, either spoken back to you or sent as a message.

iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

CV EXPRESSCreate a stunning CV with this step-by-step app that creates

a polished final product that can be easily exported.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPad

MEETING MINUTESVisualise seating plans, schedule meetings, save notes

and record audio for taking minutes in this business app.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$5.99

iPhone/iPad

JOTNOT SCANNER PRO All-in-one scanner JotNot can be used to scan text files,

business cards, bills and more using your smart device.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/Android

SPLASHTOP – REMOTE DESKTOP

Gain remote access to your computer anywhere.

iOS 3.2 | £4.99/$6.99

OS 2.2 | £3.23/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

HOW TO TIE A TIE ANIMATED 3D INSTRUCTIONSTop tips and AR

projection for tying 30 knots.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPad

PROOFEnsure people get feedback, direction and encouragement

with this stylish project management app.

iOS 5.1 | £2.49/$3.99

Android

MAPMASTERPinpoint all the major cities of the world and learn their

locations with this addictive geography game.

OS 1.6 | £1.40/$1.65

iPhone/iPad

HENRI LE WORMTop chef Raymond Blanc and actor Simon Pegg teach

children about food and cooking. Includes recipes.

iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPad

NHM EVOLUTIONExplore 600 million years of evolution with a fossil timeline

and multimedia treatments that explain the science.

iOS 4.3 | £9.99/$13.99

iPad

JOURNEY TO THE EXOPLANETSDiscover alien worlds

outside of our solar system with this immersive app.

iOS 4.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

PYTHAGORAS THE GAMEThis educational game is a fun way to master the

Pythagorean Theorem with great graphics and examples.

iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

iSPY CAMERASWatch the world go by with this unique app that lets you

view thousands of public video cameras in real-time.

iOS 5.1 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/Android

FONEJACKERPrank your friends and family with classic phrases from

the cult TV show.iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 OS 1.6 | £0.60/$0.99

Android

TALKING TOM CAT 2The ultimate virtual pet, Tom will repeat what you say and

you can also dress him up and customise his appearance.

OS Varies | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

VLC STREAMERThe renowned streaming service comes to iOS, sharing

media from your desktop to your device. Supports AirPlay.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

MORFO 3D FACE BOOTHMake talking 3D masks of absoluely anyone with this

clever, customisable app. Then share the results via email.

iOS 3.0 | £0.69/$0.99

You have to perform

incredible feats to

win in this frenetic

racer; smash into

your rivals’ cars or

perform a barrel roll over Tower Bridge. The

eighth instalment in the popular racing series,

available on both iOS and Android, Asphalt 8:

Airborne has re-energised the gameplay with

stunning graphics, new locations, a massive

range of cars, and a new skill set to master.

Android | Varies | £0.69/$0.99 | Varies iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

WAR HORSE Children’s story read aloud by author

Michael Morpurgo, plus musical performance and a historical timeline of WWI.

iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99


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iPhone/iPad

POCKETMONEYThe price you pay for this app is fully justified, thanks to its

superior functionality and the useful tips it divulges.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/Android

MY BUDGET BOOKTrack your earnings and expenses with this app, and transfer

money between accounts. iOS 5.0 | £0.99/$0.99

OS 2.1 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

MONEYWIZ – PERSONAL FINANCE FOR iPAD

This is one of the best finance managers around,

with easy-to-use functions.iOS 4.2 | £2.99/$4.99


STOCK PULSEStockPulse keeps you updated with the price of your shares

and the latest business news.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

OS 2.2 | £1.85/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

DEBT MANAGERClean, simple interface allows you to visualise your debt,

organise your incomings and outgoings, and pay it off.

iOS 4.0 | £0.69/$0.99

FINANCE FOOD & DRINKiPhone/Android

JAMIE’S 20 MINUTE MEALSStep-by-step photo recipes, plus extra kitchen tips such as

how to sharpen knives. iOS 3.1.2 | £4.99/$6.99OS 2.0 | £4.99/$7.69

iPhone

GOOD FOOD ONE-POT RECIPESIncludes 170 quick to make, comfort

food recipes with ‘aisle-view’ grocery list for ingredients.

iOS 3.1.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone

OTTOLENGHIAn absolute must for all foodies, this app features mouth-

watering fullscreen photos and some clever features.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

HOW TO COOK EVERYTHINGThe app is perfect for any level of cooking experience and can

teach you some great new skills in the kitchen.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

THE PHOTO COOKBOOK– QUICK & EASY

With images of every ingredient and step to each recipe, it

couldn’t be easier to follow.iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

BASTIONHand-painted scenery, evolving landscapes and a

reactive narration creates a one-of-a-kind game.

iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

ASPHALT 8: AIRBORNEPerform high-octane aerial stunts to get the edge on other

racers in this arcade game.iOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99OS Varies | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

YEAR WALKSpooky game set in 19th Century Sweden. Solve

puzzles using logic, touch and sound. Contains adult themes.

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

ANOMALY KOREAProtect your convey of troops and attack alien invaders in this

top-down strategy game.iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99OS 2.2 | £2.99/$4.99

iPad/Android

ANGRY BIRDS SPACE HDA revolution in physics gaming, this game breathes new

life into the franchise.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.2 | £1.99/$2.99

GAMES

iPhone/iPad/Android

SUPER HEXAGONDevilish difficulty and a simple design combine in this

addictive puzzle game.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.2 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY

Control the criminal underworld in this epic mobile version of the classic game.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99OS 2.3 | £3.21/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

BEAT SNEAK BANDITPart puzzle, part stealth, all rhythm action. Tap your

screen to the beat of the music to navigate levels.

iOS 3.1.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

MINECRAFT – POCKET EDITONCreate your own

world, block by block. iOS 4.3 | £4.99/$6.99OS Varies | £4.99/$6.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

HORNVisually stunning open-world fantasy adventure with

intuitive gesture controls.iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99OS Varies | £5.07/$6.99

iPad

WEDDING PLANNER FOR iPADPlan everything, from your big day’s budget to the colour scheme

and the seating plan with this detailed wedding app.

iOS 5.1 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone

TIME BACKERType in a URL and select a date, then discover how

websites used to look with this web history time machine.

OS 4.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

DAY ONE JOURNALRecord your life with this magazine-like app for your

memories, ideas and photos. Share online or keep private.

iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone

START BY TACKMinimalist, gesture-driven alarm clock and stopwatch that

will launch your favourite apps for when you wake up.

iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

Android

HD WIDGETSCustomise your home screen with these stunning widgets

for current time, weather forecasts and other utilities.

OS 2.3 | £1.99/$1.99

LIFESTYLE

iPad

CYCLEPEDIA – ICONIC BICYCLE DESIGNSThis app starring Sir Paul Smith follows

the history of bicycle design.iOS 5.1 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

ICONICALCreate your own bespoke icons for your apps either by

painting a design in-app or by uploading an image.

iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99

Android

SPB SHELL 3DGet smooth, rotating 3D effects for your home screen, smart

folders, panels and other assorted widgets.

OS 2.1 | £9.45/$14.95

iPad

MARTHA STEWARTCRAFTSTUDIO

Create decorative cards in-app with hints and tips from

Martha herself.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

IA WRITERAspiring novelist? My Writing Desk for iPad is your space to

express yourself in a clean, distraction-free environment.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

iSPREADSHEETCompatible with Excel, Google Docs and Open Office –

manage all of your finances on the go with this app.

iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

BILLS FOR iPADKeep track of your incomings and outgoings with this

app that filters paid, planned, and overdue payments.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

Android

MONEY TABUpdate your expenses in real-time with this tracking app

with stylish Holo-design. View stats and export to MS Office.

OS 2.2 | £0.69/$0.99

Android

GUILTSpending tracker in a clean interface with a unique twist,

indicating how guilty you should be for big expenses.

OS 4.0 | £1.26/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

MORTGAGE MENTOR Compare mortgages side-by-side, work out what the true

price would be and manage your payments.

iOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

TEACH ME SUSHIVideos show you how to select your ingredients and make

your own rice and sushi in this detailed Japanese cooking app.

iOS 4.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/ Android

PAPRIKA RECIPE MANAGERFile away your favourite web recipes in this dedicated

cooking database.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 OS 2.2 | £3.11/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

GREEN KITCHEN – HEALTHY VEGETARIAN RECIPESStylish interface and inspiring recipes

prove healthy eating doesn’t need to be bland or boring.

iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

THE WHOLE PANTRYThis detailed app for healthy food lovers is packed with photo-

driven recipes as well as cook book and documentary reviews.

iOS 6.1 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

MY RECIPE BOOKImport and organise your favourite online recipes so they are all

in one place and easy to find when you want them.

iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99

HEALTHiPhone/Android

ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER PRO

A mix of fitness tracking and social networking.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99OS Varies | £3.99/$4.99

iPhone/Android

ZOMBIES, RUN!Run to stay alive in a world infested with zombies in this

immersive AR workout.iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99OS 4.0 | £2.79/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

CARDIOGRAPHSimply hold your thumb over your device’s camera

lens to monitor and trackyour heart rate.

iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99

iPad

iMUSCLE 2One of many fantastic health apps from 3D4Medical, this

breaks away from most by focusing on fitness.

iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

GORILLA WORKOUTA real-life workout videogame for men and women.

Complete levels as you get fit.iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99OS 2.3 | £0.62/$0.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYMMilitary-grade workout app that requires no fitness

equipment bar your device. iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99OS Varies | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone

7 MINUTE WORKOUT CHALLENGE

A fast-paced work out with 12 exercises, instructional videos

and health and weight tracker. iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

CALORIE COUNTER PROEat more healthily with this handy meal-planning

and tracking app.

iPhone/iPad/Android

RUNTASTIC PUSH-UPS PROPlan your workout in this stylish app and receive motivation

from the voice coach.iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99OS 2.2 | £1.49/$1.99

iPad

FITNESS FOR iPADThis app is packed with photo, video and audio tutorials to help

you reach your peak level of fitness. Also includes yoga.

iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99

MEDICALiPhone/iPad/Android

VISUAL ANATOMYView rotatable 3D images from Gray’s Anatomy of selected

organs or regions of the body.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 OS Varies | £1.60/$2.49

iPhone

PREGNANCY ++Track your baby’s health and weight as well as record the

number of times they kick and doctor appointments.

iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

SKELETON SYSTEM PRO IIIThis dissection of the human skeleton goes into incredible

detail with plenty of room for adding your own notes.

iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

COMPLETE RELAXATION – GUIDED MEDITATION

Relax with these comforting words set to ambient music.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone

SNORELABWorried about how much you snore? Find out how loud you

sound with this app, then get tips on how to reduce it.

iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2Aimed at medical students but suitable for general interest,

this app features six tests to revise how the body works.

iOS 3.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

MUSCLE & BONEANATOMY 3D

Includes five different ways to explore the musculoskeletal

system and a pop quiz.iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/Android

BREATHING ZONEReduce stress and see your breathing patterns displayed in

colourful graphics.iOS 3.2 | £2.49/$3.99OS 2.2 | £2.49/$3.99

iPad

HEART PRO IIILife-like depictions of the heart and circulatory system

that can be rotated 360° to appreciate its complexity.

iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

FAMILY ILLNESS AND SHOT TRACKER

Keep a digital diary of your family’s shots, vaccinations,

medicines, illnesses and more.iOS 3.1.3 | £1.49/$1.99

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99OS 2.1 | £2.57/$3.99

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE APP?

iPhone

DM1 FOR iPHONEProfessional-quality drum machine, with a range of advanced

features rendered withhyper-realistic graphics.

iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

FIGUREMake music in minutes with this easy-to-use

interface. Export results to iTunes Audio Sharing.

iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

DJAY 2Take tracks from your iTunes library and start mixing them

together on this full-featured turntable app.

iOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPad

THE ORCHESTRAExplore three centuries of classical music with this

interactive mix of music and video content.

iOS 6.0 | £9.99/$13.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

REACTABLE MOBILECreate music with this clever app that includes synthesisers,

samples and oscillators. iOS 4.3 | £6.99/$9.99OS 2.2 | £7.19/$9.10

iPhone/iPad/Android

SOUNDHOUND Hum a tune or sing a lyric and SoundHound will give you the full

name of the song and artist.iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99OS Varies | £3.99/$5.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

ULTIMATE GUITAR TABSView guitar tabs, create lists of your favourites, and view

chord diagrams.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.0 | £1.93/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

OOTUNES RADIORecord live airplay, set up a radio alarm clock on your iPhone

or iPad, and AirPlay radio stations to other devices.

iOS 3.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

FL MUSIC STUDIOCreate multi-track music projects. Works with a desktop

program for advanced features. iOS 5.1 | £10.49/$14.99OS2.3.3 | £12.95/$19.99

iPad

VINYL THE REAL RECORD PLAYER

Add authentic crackle to your digitised music and watch as your

album art ‘discolours’ with time.iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

PULPNewspaper skin for reading your favourite new media

news sites in an old-fashioned but intuitive interface.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

Android

REDDIT SYNC PROEasily sync your favourite subreddits for later offline

viewing in this clean, easy-to-use Holo interface.

OS Varies | £1.59/$2.00

Android

BACONREADER PREMIUM FOR REDDIT

Another popular choice for viewing Reddit, with new Slideshow

mode for easy viewing.OS 2.0 | £1.23/$1.99

iPad

LONGFORMToggle easily between original news sites and an

elegant magazine reader, and save articles for offline use.

iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPad

READQUICKLearn to speed-read while taking in the news headlines. Set

the pace that words appear one at a time to train yourself.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

iPHOTOApple’s official app for iPhoneographers, iPhoto comes with

an astonishing suite of editing tools to tweak images.

iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPad/Android

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TOUCHEdit images on the go with a range of touch-control tools

using this essential software.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99OS 3.1 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

iMOVIEGreat on the iPhone and iPad, this movie-making app allows

you to capture, edit and share footage anytime.

iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/Android

LAPSE IT – TIME LAPSE PROCreate time-lapse and stop-motion videos with this sleek app

with adjustable frame rate. iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99OS 1.6 | £1.99/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

HALFTONE 2Create a comic

book starring your

friends and family

by applying speech bubbles

and borders to images.

iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/Android

PLANE FINDERView near real-time air traffic maps that let you track the

paths of aircraft above you. iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$3.99OS 2.2 | £1.99/$1.99

iPhone/Android

GEOCACHINGJoin the world’s biggest treasure hunt by becoming a

Geocacher. It’s great fun.iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99OS Varies | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

GPS NAVIGATION 2 – SATNAV BY SKOBBLER (UK/ROI)

Crowdsourced maps with offline functionality to save

on data costs. iOS 4.3 | £1.49

iPhone/iPad/Android

CITY MAPS 2GO Download more than 7,000 maps from around the world for

offline use on your device. iOS 5.1 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.3.3 | £1.99/$1.99

iPhone

MAPS 3D – GPS TRACKS FOR BIKE, HIKE, SKI & OUTDOOR

Ideal for the mountains, view 3D maps and aerial

images and plan your route.iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

COPILOT LIVE PREMIUMMaps work offline; however, online use also includes Google,

Wikipedia and Yelp searches.iOS 6.0 | £19.99/$28.99OS Varies | £19.99/$29.99

iPhone/iPad

SPYGLASSAugmented reality navigator and compass that lets

you track your location and work out bearings in real-time.

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

HILL LISTSProvides geographical details for highland, hilltop and mountain

walks across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99

iPad

THEODOLITE HDAll-in-one compass, GPS, map, zoom camera (photo and

movie), range finder and two-axis inclinometer for iPad.

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

VIEWRANGER OUTDOOR GPS & MAPSGet off the beaten track with this map app, ideal

for planning, tracking and sharing hikes and off-road cycle paths.

iOS 5.1 | £9.99/$19.99

iPadMR. READER

This iPad exclusive RSS reader is perfect for viewing the latest

news, with multiple themes to add a personal touch.

iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

INSTAPAPERSave feature articles and blog posts for later offline reading

in this paper-like reader.iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99OS 2.3.3 | £1.93/$2.99

Android

gREADER PROThis RSS client for Feedly offers a customisable

interface, as well as the option to have articles read to you.

OS 2.1 | £3.19/$4.99

Android

PRESS (RSS READER)Simply swipe through this clearly laid out app to read articles

offline with ease. Double-tap images to zoom in.

OS 4.0 | £1.93/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

DOWNCASTDownload and listen to your favourite podcasts directly from your

iPhone or iPad without the need to sync with iTunes.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99


CAMERA ZOOM FXTake up to ten shots per second with this high-speed snapper,

then apply filters to photos.iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99OS 1.6 | £1.79/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

PHOTOVIVATransform your photos into works of art with this picture

editing and painting app.iOS 4.3 | £3.99/$5.99OS 2.2 | £3.82/$5.99

iPhone

MEXTURESCreate and combine your own filters and textures for truly

individual Instagram photos.iOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

PAPER CAMERAApply paper texture and cartoon effects to your photos and

real-time video shooting.iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99OS 2.1 | £1.19/$1.99

iPhone

CAMERA+A replacement for your native camera app. Don’t just point

and shoot, add effects to your images in-app with ease.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

MUSIC NEWS PHOTO & VIDEONAVIGATION

SNEAKThis innovative children’s game about sneaking up on monsters has been

nominated for a BAFTA.iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$2.99

CLEAR+Updated for iOS 7, Clear+ provides a simplistic way to track your to-do lists,

now on iPad as well as iPhone. iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99

DJAY 2Rock your next party by remixing your own iTunes music library

and apply sound eff ects with this easy-to-use DJ app.

iOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99

FRANKENSTEINIt's alive! This gothic horror classic is brought back to life on Android.

OS 4.0 | £2.99/$4.99

ARTICLESDiscover Wikipedia articles relevant to your location.

iOS 6.1 | £0.69/$0.99


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NUMBERSThis spreadsheet was designed for your touchscreen, allowing

you to calculate figures and create graphs with ease.

iOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

CLEAR+This purely gesture-based app has one of the most innovative

and intuitive interfaces of any app around.

iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

PAGESThis versatile app allows you to create, edit and view

documents – and create attractive, customised pages.

iOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

GRAFIO – DIAGRAMS & IDEAS

For a little brainstorming session at work, you can’t go

wrong with Grafio. iOS 5.0 | £7.99/$11.99

Android

SWIFTKEY 3 KEYBOARDThe innovative keyboard learns the words you use for

more accurate auto-correction and predictive text.

OS Varies | £2.99/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

BRIAN COX’S WONDERSOF THE UNIVERSE

With wonderful images, animations and video content, it’s

a must-have for any stargazer.iOS 5.0 | £3.99/$5.99

Android

TERRATIMEBased on satellite imagery, view the Earth displayed at

any time, in any location. Also works as a live wallpaper.

OS 2.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

WOLFRAMALPHAFind essential information that is well-presented and

easy to use in this clever app. iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.1 | £1.86/$2.99

iPad

DICTIONARY.COM – DICTIONARY & THESAURUS – HD iPAD

An amazing resource to have available on the iPad.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

REDSHIFT – ASTRONOMYThis exquisite app brings the night sky to your device

with all major planets and constellations displayed.

iOS 4.3 | £7.99/$11.99

iPadTWEETBOT 3 FOR TWITTER (iPHONE & iPOD TOUCH)

Perfect for heavy Twitter users, it includes multiple

timelines and smart gestures.iOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

TINYCHATMake friends and have lively group conversations with

this video chatroom app – or remain silent and just watch.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

TWEETCASTER PROIncludes extras for Twitter, such as dictated tweets,

scheduled posting and more.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99OS 2.0 | £3.07/$4.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

SKOUT+Create and manage a profile and instant-message new people

near you or around the world.iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.0 | £1.90/$2.99

iPhone/Android

BADOO PREMIUMMeet new people who live near you with this location-

based chat room app. iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.1 | £1.99/$2.99

Android

SEESMIC PROManage your social networks in one place and view

your Facebook and Twitter accounts in one timeline.

OS 2.1 | £1.89/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

MY FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM PRO

Find out when someone unfollows you on the photo-

sharing site.iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

BLOGSYDesigned to use your iPad’s touch functionality to

manage your blog. Drop media into your posts with ease.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

STATNUTView all of your social networks in one place with StatNut

and display them in a simple, colour-coded interface.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

TWEETICIDEKeep your username, followers and direct messages, but delete

your tweets with this social network spring-clean app.

iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$1.99

iPad

FLIGHT+ FOR iPADWhether you’re taking a flight or keeping track of your

friends and family, Flight+ is one of the best apps around.

iOS 6.1 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

KAYAK PROBook a room, track a flight or rent a car and view maps of

hundreds of airport terminals with this all-encompassing app.

iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

MYTRAINSGet live departure and arrival times for trains and download

timetables for offline viewing.iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99OS 2.2 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

TUBE MAP PROMaster the London Underground with the digital edition of the

iconic Tube map. Also includes live travel updates.

iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPad

1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE

The interactive bucket list offers photo-laden travel features of

dream global getaways.iOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/iPad

PACKING PROA list-making app specially designed for your holiday packing,

with a detailed pre-departure to-do list with over 100 tasks.

iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99

Android

BACKCOUNTRY NAVIGATOR PRO GPS Keep track of your position using GPS or

switch to offline maps when out of mobile signal range.

OS Varies | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

SULLIVAN’S LISTDiscover great adventures around the world, then

create your own wish list of places you want to visit.

iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

FLIGHTRADAR24 PROTurn your device into a radar dish and see what air traffic looks

like in real-time. iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99OS Varies | £1.99/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

LIVE STREET VIEWUse Google Maps’ Street View and your device’s GPS to create

an intuitive map that responds to your movements.

iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

SYNCSPACE: INFINITE SHARED WHITEBOARDEndlessly large

canvas for simple sketching that you can export as PDFs.

iOS 7.0 | £13.99/$19.99

Android

WARMLY - AN ALARM CLOCKWake up to the tranquil sounds

of dogs, trains, or coffee brewing instead of a siren.

OS 2.3 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

KEYNOTE Create a world-class presentation with this top app with a

range of impressive themes and customisable features.

iOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99

iPhone/iPad

GROCERY LISTWrite a list and sync it between devices so that you and your

flatmates can all keep track of who’s buying what.

iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$2.99

iPhone/iPad

REAL MEMO PRO – HANDWRITING

Freeform draw and write notes when you’re in a hurry.

Tilting will create a new note.iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

BAREFOOT WORLD ATLASInteractive 3D globe for children, beautifully rendered

with details of all the countries of the world.

iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

ARTICLESBrowse Wikipedia using this excellent reader, which

offers great formatting and customisation options.

iOS 6.1 | £0.99/$1.99

Android

WORLD HISTORYView all of human history on a colour-coded timeline and

tap for detailed descriptions of specific events.

OS 2.3.3 | £2.53/$3.50

iPhone/iPad/Android

CHAMBERS DELUXEClear, accurate and occasionally witty definitions, plus a

detailed thesaurus.iOS 4.3 | £6.99/$9.99OS 2.2 | £6.13/$9.99

iPad

LONDON – A CITY THROUGH TIME

Explore 2,000 years of one of the world’s greatest cities with

articles, photos and video.iOS 5.0 | £9.99/$13.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

F1 2013 TIMING APPThe live map tracks every race, with detailed profiles for

both cars and drivers. iOS 5.0 | £9.99/$13.99OS 2.1 | £9.99/$13.99

iPhone/iPad

TOPPS PENNANTPennant displays stats in a brilliantly animated way, and

one that is simultaneously cool and traditional in feel.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad

TRANSFER WINDOWAll the latest football news, transfer gossip, confirmed

transfers and tweets from sports journalists.

iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

GOLFSHOT: GOLF GPSView maps and track your position on golf courses across the

world with this GPS app.iOS 4.3 | £20.99/$29.99OS 2.2 | £18.57/$29.99

iPhone/iPad

FOOTBALL RUMOURS 2All the latest footy news and transfer gossip in one app

with notifications for your favourite team.

iOS 4.1 | £0.69/£0.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

COACH’S EYEImprove your team’s performance with video analysis and

draw directly onto images.iOS 6.1 | £2.99/$4.99OS 4.0.3 | £3.30/$4.99

iPhone/iPad/Android

BOATIENavigation and reference guide for ether sailing for all

boats, yacht or dinghy.iOS 5.0 | £4.99/$6.99OS 2.2 | £4.99/$7.65

iPhone

THE MASTER TACTICIAN PRO (MOBILE)

Create winning football strategies with this animated

playbook app.iOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/Pad

COACHNOTEMultipurpose playbook includes features for a variety

of sports, from soccer to hockey to roller derby.

iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99

iPhone/iPad

CURLY’S POCKET GUIDE TO SPORT

The rules to 74 major sports from golf to Greco-Roman

wrestling, with illustrations. iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone

WEATHER PODThis app keeps itself from getting cluttered by using gestures to

display info. For example, slide right to view a 3 day forecast.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPhone/ iPad/ Android

WEATHER LIVECreate your own weather station with customisable

features and great graphics. iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99OS Varies | £1.29/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

NOAA RADAR PROVivid, real-time animated radar images of weather

across the United States, with storm alerts and bookmarks.

iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99

iPhone/Android

WEATHERPROGet seven-day forecasts and radar imagery of the USA

and much of Europe.iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99OS 2.1 | £2.49/$2.99

iPhone/Android

FIZZ WEATHERA slick UI with a wealth of useful data, you get weather info

for over 58,000 cities.iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99OS 2.1 | £0.99/$1.62

iPhone/iPad

TIDE TIMES Simple and accurate seven-day forecast for UK tidal times.

Scroll through hundreds of locations on the coastline.

iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99

iPad

PEEPOMETERA retro weather app with beautifully designed dials

and gauges that appear in stunning Retina display.

iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99

Android

SPACE WXVisualisation of real-time space weather affecting

our solar system, such as solar flares and winds.

OS Varies | Free

iPad

MAGICAL WEATHERView animated hourly and weekly weather forecasts for up to

nine different places around the world simultaneously.

iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99

iPhone/iPad

WEATHER DOODLECharming animated weather illustrations belie the useful

functionality of this five-day forecast app.

iOS 3.2 | £0.69/$0.99

PRODUCTIVITY REFERENCE SOCIAL SPORTS TRAVEL WEATHER

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ACTION MOVIE FXAdd explosive special eff ects to your home movies with this app.

iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | v2.6

FANCYThis social shopping app now offers next day delivery on all products.

iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | v3.0.1

CLOUDONA stylish alternative to Google Docs with a sleek black interface.

Android | Varies | Varies


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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE APP?

Get crowd-sourced, real-time subway, bus, train, taxi updates as well as turn-by-turn walking and biking directions to ensure

you can always reach your destination on time.iPhone | iOS 6.0 | v2.6.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

KOBOFor functionality and design we would take Kobo every time. Free

books and cool reading stats. iOS 5.0

OS Varies

iPhone/iPad

iBOOKSApple’s own native bookstore comes with iCloud features,

as well as the ability to change reading settings to suit you.

iOS 7.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

COMICSEssentially a portal to read over 12,000 comics, and over 500

of them are free.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

GOODREADS A great app for book recommendations, Goodreads also has

wishlists and social links.iOS 5.0OS 1.5

iPhone/Android

AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIBLE

Part of the Amazon family, so you have plenty of choice.

iOS 5.0OS Varies

BOOKS

BUSINESSiPhone/iPad

LOGMEINRemotely access your desktop PC or Mac, so you can take your

business along wherever you should be going.

iOS 4.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

BOXCloud storage so you can save and access all your key files

across all your devices.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

PODIOA very clever work-based network where users across a

team can delegate tasks.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

JAMES CAAN BUSINESS SECRETS

Find out about hiring staff, raising money, and more in this app.

iOS 4.0

OS 2.1

iPhone/iPad

DRAGON DICTATIONThis app instantly translates the spoken word into text.

Send notes and reminders to yourself, and so much more.

iOS 4.0

iPhone/iPad

iTUNES UOne of the most powerful educational tools around, with full

university courses available directly on your device.

iOS 7.0

iPhone/iPad

KHAN ACADEMYA library of over 3,000 videos to help users learn pretty

much anything they want, no matter what their interests.

iOS 6.0

iPhone/Android

NASA APPEverything NASA in one place, including news on missions

and stunning imagery.iOS 5.0

OS 2.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

DUOLINGOLearn a new language for free, from grammar basics

to translating entire websites.iOS 5.0

OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

TEDRegular programming with remarkable speakers and lectures

for free via this app.iOS 6.1OS 2.2

EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENTiPhone/Android

iPLAYER RADIOSo much more than an extension of the iPlayer catch-up

service, with a great interface.iOS 5.0OS 4.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

SKY GOKeep up with your favourite shows anywhere; just sign

in with your Sky ID.iOS 5.1OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad

ACTION MOVIE FXGive your home videos some epic Hollywood effects

with this brilliant free app for your iOS device.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad

REMOTEThis handy app lets you connect to iTunes wirelessly and

play music and movies that are on your Mac or PC.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

NETFLIXCross-device viewing thanks to the cloud. An absolute must for

subscribers to the service. iOS 5.0

OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad

POCKET EXPENSE PERSONAL FINANCETrack your accounts and bills all in one

place, with the ability to set budgets thrown in as well.

iOS 5.0iPhone/Android

BLOOMBERGBloomberg is a must for City traders and anyone interested in

the stock market. iOS 3.2

OS 1.6

iPad

SPENDING TRACKERMonitor your spending and ultimately save money thanks to the

charts, graphs and stats that are provided here.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/Android

BARCLAYS PINGITSend money between accounts using just a mobile

number, from your device.iOS 5.0 OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

PAYPALCheck your current balance, view your account and send

money via 16 currencies. iOS 5.0

OS 2.2

FINANCE

FOOD & DRINKiPhone/Android

FOODSPOTTINGAn essential destination for when you want something

great to eat.iOS 7.0OS Varies

iPhone/Android

WHISKYour ultimate kitchen companion, Whisk helps you order

ingredients for portion sizes.iOS 5.1OS 2.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

EPICURIOUS RECIPES & SHOPPING LIST

An absolute must for culinary masters and budding chefs alike.

iOS 4.3OS 1.5

iPhone/iPadHOW TO COOK EVERYTHING ESSENTIALS

The app that’s perfect for any levelof experience, from

oven wizards to toast burners. iOS 5.0

Android

TOPTABLEFind and book a restaurant table in just a few taps, last

minute or planned.iOS 5.0OS 2.3.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

TEMPLE RUNThe free-running phenomenon is one of the best free

downloads you can make.iOS 4.3

OS 2.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

JETPACK JOYRIDEA real challenger to Temple Run, this endless platformer

has one-touch controls. iOS 4.3

OS 2.2

Android

ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARSThe Angry Birds franchise collides with Star Wars,

complete with lightsabers and the Force to help you.

OS 2.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

TRIPLE TOWNGem-matching and settlement management have

been neatly fused together.iOS 4.1

OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

DEAD TRIGGERA fantastic-looking game for a free download – just try to

survive a zombie onslaught. iOS 4.2OS Varies

GAMES

HEALTHiPhone/Android

ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER

Endomondo is the most social fitness experience around.

iOS 5.0

OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

CALORIE COUNTERYour ultimate calorie guide with a massive database as well as

exercises and social links.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/Android

NIKE+ RUNNINGThis app requires a pair of Nike shoes that have an insert

for the Nike+ sensor.iOS 6.1OS 2.3.3

iPhone/Android

WEBMDNot only can you check symptoms and conditions, but you

can also get drug information. iOS 5.0OS 2.1

iPhone/Android

HEALTHTAPPost your concern and a qualified doctor will respond with a

diagnosis fairly swiftly.iOS 5.0

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WANELO SHOPPINGStanding for ‘Want, Need, Love’, this is perfect for finding

unique products and trends.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPad

EBAY FOR iPADThis app is not only great to keep up with your shopping,

but also a wonderful place to browse for bargains.

iOS 5.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

FANCYSearching and sharing on Fancy is all about becoming a

curator of cool. iOS 6.1OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

AROUNDMEThis is a handy app to use in an unfamiliar place when you need

to find local amenities.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/ iPad

SNAPGUIDEThis community-driven guidebook is a wonderful resource.

Browse its many topics and get all sorts of handy tips.

iOS 6.0

LIFESTYLE

MEDICALiPhone/iPad/Android

VISION TESTThis app tests your vision through a series of exams, and

includes an optician finder.iOS 4.0OS 2.2

iPhone

PREGNANCY+Monitor your baby’s development week by week with 3D

visualisation, plus a log to record doctor’s appointments.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORComes with data visualisation and

stats so you can track the whole family, and medication.

iOS 5.0

iPhone

uHEARAs hearing loss usually happens over a period of

time, uHear is a good app for monitoring your hearing.

iOS 2.2.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

PROGNOSIS: YOUR DIAGNOSISUses case studies for better diagnosis in

patients by doctors.iOS 6.0OS 2.3.3

iPad

AWEDITORIUMQuite literally a wall of sound for users to interact with, as each

‘brick’ hosts an artist, their music and cool photos.

iOS 3.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

SPOTIFYBuild customised playlists from millions of tracks and share

them with the world. iOS 6.0OS Varies

iPhone/Android

SOUNDWAVEDiscover new music with this running feed of what

everyone is listening to.iOS 5.0

OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

SHAZAMAn extraordinary app, Shazam can identify songs by listening to

them for a few seconds. iOS 6.0OS Varies

Android

HITLANTISThis cloud of music bubbles is one of the most innovative

ways to discover new music. Intuitive and fascinating.

OS 2.2

MUSIC

NAVIGATIONiPhone/iPad/Android

GOOGLE MAPSBack on iOS and still the undisputed king of the mapping world.

This app is all you need.iOS 6.0OS Varies

iPhone

RECCE – NEW YORKA quite brilliant example of just how engrossing and

stunning navigation apps can really be on iOS.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

WAZE SOCIAL GPS & TRAFFIC

A social app for drivers to share info on traffic delays.

iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone

HOPSTOP TRANSIT DIRECTIONS

Get real-time subway, bus, train, taxi, walking and biking

directions.iOS 6.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

NAVFREE GPS LIVE UK & ROI

Voice directions and no data connection needed. Great stuff.

iOS 4.3OS 2.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

FLIPBOARDIt’s not only one of the best news apps around; it’s also great

fun to use on your device.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

LINKEDIN PULSEWith a focus on business news, tailor this reader to follow

all of your favourite RSS feeds.iOS 7.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

POCKETPocket lets you save any article, image or video you find online

and read it later. iOS 6.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

BBC NEWSThis app allows you to watch live news feeds over Wi-Fi, so

you can always stay current.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPad

SKY NEWS FOR iPADWatch live streams from the TV station in the palm of your

hands. Feature-rich, brimming with content and totally free.

iOS 5.1

NEWS

PHOTO & VIDEOiPhone/iPad/Android

YOUTUBEStream videos from the popular website, now with voice

search and picture to picture.iOS 6.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad

CAMERA AWESOMEGive your images an impressive boost with the range of

filters and editing tools on offer in this app.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

SNAPSEEDThis app has quite simply become the go-to image editing

app across all devices.iOS 5.0OS 4.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

FLICKROffering 1TB of online storage, this app is great for showcasing

and sharing your best photos. iOS 6.0OS 2.3.3

iPhone/Android

INSTAGRAMWith a wide range of cool filters and a great community you

can create amazing photos.iOS 6.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

EVERNOTECreate a note on your device and save it to the cloud, where it

can be picked up and edited.iOS 7.0OS Varies

iPhone/Android

WUNDERLISTWith cloud syncing you can create your lists and share your

tasks across devices.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

CLOUDONEssentially giving you Microsoft Office on your device,

completely free for all. iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPad

PAPER BY FIFTYTHREEA wonderfully character-filled sketching and

creative app where users can purchase other themed tools.

iOS 5.0

iPhone/iPad/Android

DROPBOXAccess your images, documents or any other type of digital

file you like, anywhere. iOS 5.0OS 2.2

PRODUCTIVITY

REFERENCEiPhone/Android

SCRIBD – THE WORD’S LARGEST ONLINE LIBRARY

All the reference books you’ll need, available offline.

iOS 6.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

GOOGLE TRANSLATETranslate to and from 64 languages, speech from 17

languages, and listen in 24.iOS 3.0OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

QUORAThe place to go with your burning questions, with the

community providing answersiOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone

WIKIPANIONAn excellent client for easier Wikipedia access, including the

ability to bookmark entries and sections within them.

iOS 4.3

iPhone/iPad

SKY MAPEverything you could wish to know about the sky above you is

in this very handy reference app. Keep looking up.

iOS 4.3

iPhone/iPad/Android

TWITTERThe official app of the social network heavyweight to share

your thoughts and more.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

FACEBOOKThe ultimate social networking tool has regular updates. Easy

to use and fairly foolproof.iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/Android

PINTERESTThis growing community is a great way to discover new

things, and a hell of a timesink.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

PATHA simple and satisfying interface that Facebook and

Twitter can only dream about. iOS 5.0OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

SKYPEBring your loved ones closer to you with the free video and audio

calls of Skype.iOS 5.0OS Varies

SOCIAL

SPORTSiPhone/ Android

BBC SPORTCovering a wide range of sports, the app includes news,

videos and stats. iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPad

SKY SPORTS FOR iPADThe Sky Sports channels on your device, as well as

some impressive in-game stat screens and graphics.

iOS 5.1

iPhone/Android

YAHOO! SPORTSFor the amount of info at your fingertips, this app is

a must for every sports fan.iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad

EUROSPORT PLAYERWatch the hottest action live with this streaming app

(monthly subscription fee).iOS 5.0OS 3.2

iPhone/iPad

MLS MATCHDAYAnother great official app with comprehensive

highlights and news.iOS 5.0OS 2.3.3

iPhone/Android

HAILOSets the standard and changes the way people order taxis on

iOS or Android. iOS 5.0OS 2.2

iPhone/iPad/Android

KAYAKThis excellent app even goes beyond the booking phase to

give you tips for on your trip.iOS 7.0OS 2.1

iPhone/iPad/Android

GOOGLE EARTHThis is one of those definitive apps, giving you access to pretty

much anywhere on the globe. iOS 4.3OS Varies

iPhone/iPad/Android

TRIPADVISOR HOTELS FLIGHTS RESTAURANTS

Hotel and restaurant reviews, cheap flights and virtual tours.

iOS 5.1OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

GUIDEPAL CITY GUIDESDownload full city guides, plus maps, for over 60 of the most

exciting destinations.iOS 5.0OS 2.1

TRAVEL

WEATHERiPhone/iPad/Android

WEATHERWISEFill your screen with some great themes to accompany your

weather forecast. iOS 4.3OS 2.2

iPhone/Android

THE WEATHER CHANNELA solid and professionally produced app, it

offers very detailed info.iOS 6.0

OS Varies

iPhone

SURF REPORTYou never need to aimlessly trawl the coastlines looking for

the big waves again, thanks to this free app.

iOS 2.2.1

iPhone

WEATHERMOBForecasting with a difference as this app is truly social, allowing

users to share their climate and what they’re doing in it.

iOS 6.1

iPhone/iPad

WEZZOOShare real-time forecasts so you can see the latest

weather from around the world, thanks to other users.

iOS 4.3

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