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		<title>Interval Trainer GO CALORIE Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Dawson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Packed with dual playlists and useful interval ratio training options, Interval Trainer GO CALORIE is a solid add to anyone's workout schedule.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/interval-trainer-calorie-review/"><h2>Interval Trainer GO CALORIE Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/greg-dawson/" title="Posts by Greg Dawson" rel="author">Greg Dawson</a> on February 14th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: INTERVALS<br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
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			<p>Packed with dual playlists and useful interval ratio training options, Interval Trainer GO CALORIE is a solid add to anyone&#8217;s workout schedule.</p>
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			<p>&nbsp;</p>
		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.appnoose.com/">AppNoose</a></p>
<p>Price: $3.99<br />
Version: 1.0<br />
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4</p>
<p>iPhone Integration <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_2357-200x300.png" alt="" title="IMG_2357" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111197" />AppNoose&#8217;s <em>Interval Trainer GO CALORIE</em> health and fitness app is an interval trainer that includes the company&#8217;s Active Calorie Monitor that allows users to create their workout based on the calories they want to expend. The app will then automatically set the total exercise time. It is also the first to feature in-app dual music playlists, which allows the user to easily and quickly select their slow or fast tunes.</p>
<p>From the start, the app is very easy to use. It features a large dial that takes over the upper half of the screen, which makes it simple to jump straight into the user&#8217;s exercise after setting up their intervals and playlists. After those are setup the user need only to come back to the timer page and tap the dial to start. Tapping it again pauses and a double tap resets.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_2354-200x300.png" alt="" title="IMG_2354" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111192" />As for setup, the settings tab includes three dials, including session length ranging from two to 90 minutes, interval ranging from 10 to 60 seconds and ratios 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1. For those who are not familiar with ratios, the basic concept, developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata, is that the greatest benefits of training come from exercising at a high-intensity close to 100 percent effort for short periods and then following them up with short rests. So, if the user were to sprint for 20 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds, this would create a 30 second interval or a 2:1 interval ratio. This is an extremely useful feature.</p>
<p>Upon launching the app users are prompted to upgrade to version 1.4 premium for $.99, which adds higher ratio options, beep prompts for interval changes, and an end of workout audio prompt. And if they don&#8217;t upgrade, the popup will continue to appear every time the app is launched. It&#8217;s just a tap to the next screen, but it&#8217;s still off-putting. Without the upgrade, the app still offers plenty of useful features.</p>
<p>As a marathon runner and newbie to the hiking scene with a summit attempt coming up for Mt. Rainier, I&#8217;d have to say that <em>Interval Trainer GO CALORIE</em> makes interval training less complicated and gives users a great tool for optimum cardio performance.</p>

<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/488772672" title="ITGO CALORIE - Interval Trainer GO CALORIE - The First Dual Music Playlist Interval Timer with Active Calorie Monitor™ Technology"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/488/488772672/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/488772672" title="ITGO CALORIE - Interval Trainer GO CALORIE - The First Dual Music Playlist Interval Timer with Active Calorie Monitor™ Technology"><h2>ITGO CALORIE - Interval Trainer GO CALORIE - The First Dual Music Playlist Interval Timer with Active Calorie Monitor™ Technology</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/488772672/go" title="ITGO CALORIE - Interval Trainer GO CALORIE - The First Dual Music Playlist Interval Timer with Active Calorie Monitor™ Technology" target="_blank">$3.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: INTERVALS<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=111142" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-12-15 :: Category: Healthcare & Fitness</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/488772672" target="_blank">ITGO CALORIE - Interval Trainer GO CALORIE - The First Dual Music Playlist Interval Timer with Active Calorie Monitor™ Technology</a><br>
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		<title>Champions League Appzine Offers Inside Look at Upcoming Matches</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/champions-league-appzine-offers-upcoming-matches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Dawson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2012 UEFA Champions League]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[True soccer fans will enjoy an inside look at this week's 2012 UEFA Champions League matches with Ringier Studios' Champions League appzine.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/champions-league2-300x225.jpg" alt="" title="champions-league2" width="300" height="225" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111126" />In preparation for the 2012 UEFA Champions League matches hitting this week, Ringier Studios&#8217; recently launched its <em>Champions League</em> app to ensure fans have all the excitement at their fingertips. Marked down from $4.99 to $1.99 just in time for the games, the interactive appzine is aimed at true soccer fans wanting to dive deep into every facet of the tournament. The app will feature the 10 best goals in 3D animation, including ones by Charles-Edouard Coridon, Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi as well as saves by 10 goalkeepers such as Oliver Kahn, Victor Valdes and even Jerzy Dudek.</p>
<p>Fans who think they have what it takes to win the coveted trophy can build their very own dream team directly from previous Champions League heros. This team can be shared via Facebook and Twitter to show friends just how great their team is. The appzine also takes fans where the magic happens via 360 degree panoramic stadium photos taken during matches played by FC Barcelona and AC Milan. As for video content, fans have access to exclusive interviews with legends such as Steve McManaman, Stéphane Chapuisat, Ottmar Hitzfeld and even referee Urs Meier. They app also tracks top earners, gives an insider look at the ball and athletic shoe and offers historic timelines for some of the greatest moments of the finals.</p>
<p><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="600" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v9DECRuIRbU" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></center></p>

<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/482928250" title="Ringier Studios’ Champions League: True Passion, Big Business"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/482/482928250/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/482928250" title="Ringier Studios’ Champions League: True Passion, Big Business"><h2>Ringier Studios’ Champions League: True Passion, Big Business</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/482928250/go" title="Ringier Studios’ Champions League: True Passion, Big Business" target="_blank">$1.99&nbsp;<del>$4.99</del></a><br>Released: 2011-12-05 :: Category: Sports</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/482928250" target="_blank">Ringier Studios’ Champions League: True Passion, Big Business</a><br>
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		<title>Food And Social Networking Mix Together To Produce DishPal</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/food-social-networking-mix-produce-dishpal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Allen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cookery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tasty food ideas and a social twist within this app.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mzl.mdcreiib.320x480-75-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="mzl.mdcreiib.320x480-75" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111064" />Thanks to the ever steady growth of social networking, savvy users are keen to use specialist services. While those seeking work may look to <i>LinkedIn</i>, foodie types can revel in the wonders of <i>DishPal</i>. </p>
<p><i>DishPal</i> allows users to share dishes and ideas with friends and other food fans, all from within the app. Offering Facebook style commenting services along with photo uploading capabilities, <i>DishPal</i> goes one step further with the ability to participate in themed parties in which people can share their preferences and tastes while learning new ideas connected to the theme. Tagging functionality also aids users in discovering new ways to cook and new friends. </p>
<p>Also offered is a magazine section that can be customized according to the user&#8217;s tastes, comprising of exactly what they enjoy most in the food world. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s all tantalizingly attractive and a great way to share new recipe ideas and creations.</p>
<p><i>DishPal</i> is out now and it&#8217;s free. </p>

<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493183557" title="DishPal"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/493/493183557/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493183557" title="DishPal"><h2>DishPal</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493183557/go" title="DishPal" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-05 :: Category: Lifestyle</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/493183557" target="_blank">DishPal</a><br>
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		<title>ThinkGeek Announces the iCADE 8-Bitty</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/thinkgeek-announces-icade-8bitty-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Hilderbrand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mobile gaming just got a lot easier with the announcement of the 8-BItty.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/8bitty-300x174.jpg" alt="" title="8bitty" width="300" height="174" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111371" />Those rascals at ThinkGeek are at it again, today unveiling the iCADE 8-Bitty, a physical controller for use with iOS games. The 8-Bitty sports a traditional d-pad, as well as four face buttons, two shoulder buttons, and start/select. The 8-Bitty is battery powered and connects to any iOS device wirelessly, and can be used to play any game that supports the iCADE API. Tired of tapping the screen to play <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/388541990" target="_blank">Super Mega Worm</a></em>? Well that won&#8217;t be a problem much longer. </p>
<p>ThinkGeek has announced that the 8-Bitty will retail for $24.99 and should go on sale sometime later this year. If you happen to be at Toy Fair you can get a look at the 8-Bitty up close and personal, just don&#8217;t try and steal it because I&#8217;m pretty sure ThinkGeek deploys at least three snipers at such events. If you are going to attempt a snatch and grab then please remember to run in a serpentine pattern. </p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/388541990" target="_blank">Super Mega Worm</a><br>
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		<title>Armed and Gorgeous Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/armed-gorgeous-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sinan Kubba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hack-and-slash with gorgeous engine but skimpy on depth. ]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/armed-gorgeous-review/"><h2>Armed and Gorgeous Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/sinan-kubba/" title="Posts by Sinan Kubba" rel="author">Sinan Kubba</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: SKIMPY<br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
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			<p>Hack-and-slash with gorgeous engine but skimpy on depth. </p>
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			<p>&nbsp;</p>
		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://idiwo.com/en/">Digital Worlds</a><br />
Price: $1.99<br />
Version: 1.0<br />
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 2.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 1.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 1 out of 5 stars </p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 2.25 out of 5 stars
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<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/aad3-300x200.png" alt="" title="aad3" width="300" height="200" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111109" /><i>Armed and Gorgeous</i> is a 3D hack-and-slash game featuring a demoness who&#8217;s fighting off hordes of enemies while revealing the vast majority of her body. The line between making commentary on gaming&#8217;s ignominious history with scantily-clad nubile heroines and just plain featuring a scantily-clad nubile heroine in a game is a fine one, and like with <i>Bayonetta</i> it&#8217;s hard to tell which side of the line <i>Armed and Gorgeous</i> sits. The outfits unlocked later reference <i>Tomb Raider</i> and <i>Soulcalibur</i>, and the cut scene cartoons make a point of stretching her caricatured body to ridiculous proportions.</p>
<p>Even if I&#8217;m willing to give <i>Armed and Gorgeous</i> the benefit of the doubt, I have to say that unlike <i>Bayonneta</i> the core hack-and-slash play is severely lacking in depth. No-one&#8217;s expecting a <i>Devil May Cry</i>-like litany of combos, but with only two hit buttons who only produce combos when mashed singularly, only one special move, and no dodge or roll it&#8217;s hard to get too engrossed in the action, even across the short hour or so it lasts. Even the weapons and outfits unlocked as the game progresses are purely cosmetic. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s a shame because <i>Armed and Gorgeous</i>&#8216; engine is <b>actually</b> gorgeous and deserves far better. Moving the heroine around is wonderfully easy, as is aiming her attacks. In fact, the analogue-like button for movement is one of the most graceful I&#8217;ve played on the iPhone. The enemies have impressive ragdoll physics to complement superb animation, and the visual quality in general for a fully-fledged 3D game on the iPhone is quite high. The boss fights, in which I actually have to think about my attacks and timing them against a hard-hitting brute, show in particular the potential of this game and its engine.</p>
<p>Right now, <i>Armed and Gorgeous</i> is hard to recommend. It&#8217;s not just the character&#8217;s wardrobe that&#8217;s skimpy as the game itself is lacking depth and length for the current asking price. Nonetheless, it&#8217;s worth keeping an eye on <i>Armed and Gorgeous</i> should the developer ramp up the hack-and-slash through updates so that the play better complements the engine.  </p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/480970974" title="Armed and Gorgeous HD"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/480/480970974/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/480970974" title="Armed and Gorgeous HD"><h2>Armed and Gorgeous HD</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/480970974/go" title="Armed and Gorgeous HD" target="_blank">$1.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: SKIMPY<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=111097" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/480970974" target="_blank">Armed and Gorgeous HD</a><br>
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		<title>2012 Doomsday &#8211; Because it Never Hurts to be Prepared</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/2012-doomsday-hurts-prepared/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Rich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fearing the End of Days? Wondering why everyone is so freaked out about the Mayan Calendar? Think all this talk about The Apocalypse is silly but still curious about the details? Well there's an app... yeah, I can't go through with it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/doomsday2012-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="doomsday2012" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111033" />When it comes to 2012, it&#8217;s hard to know what to think. Some people are certain that the world is due to end by the end of the year. Others think is a load of bull. Then there are a few folks who just seem to be caught in the middle, unsure of what to make of the whole thing. I don&#8217;t claim to know who&#8217;s right in all this, but at least now there&#8217;s an app that can appease anyone who wants to know more.</p>
<p><em>2012 Doomsday</em> is an app specifically designed to inform. It&#8217;s got info on what&#8217;s theorized to happen on the big day, lots of videos about 2012, details about the Mayans, what kinds of supplies to stock up on and other general survival tips. Depending on an individual&#8217;s take on this business it could be their go-to guide or simply something to consider a fascinating &#8220;what if&#8221; scenario.</p>
<p><em>2012 Doomsday</em> is currently available for everyone, skeptic or not, on the App Store for $0.99. I&#8217;m not claiming that it&#8217;ll make a difference in the grand scheme of things, but I suppose there&#8217;s nothing wrong with being prepared. Just in case.</p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499384601" title="2012 Doomsday"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/499/499384601/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499384601" title="2012 Doomsday"><h2>2012 Doomsday</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499384601/go" title="2012 Doomsday" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-06 :: Category: Education</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/499384601" target="_blank">2012 Doomsday</a><br>
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		<title>Evi Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/evi-review-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Stout</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evi is an artificial intelligence app, like Siri, that helps the user answer questions and other everyday needs. For a non-iPhone 4S user, this may be a Siri replacement.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/evi-review-2/"><h2>Evi Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/kevinstout/" title="Posts by Kevin Stout" rel="author">Kevin Stout</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: NOT QUITE SIRI<br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
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			<p>Evi is an artificial intelligence app, like Siri, that helps the user answer questions and other everyday needs. For a non-iPhone 4S user, this may be a Siri replacement.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.evi.com/" target="_blank">True Knowledge</a><br />
Price: $0.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.1.0<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4</p>
<p>iPhone Integration <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.25 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.25 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.25 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.58 out of 5 stars</p></div>
<p><em>Evi</em> is not Siri, it’s Siri’s slightly less intelligent cousin. But, for any iPhone users that aren’t in possession of an iPhone 4S, <em>Evi</em> is probably the best substitution I’ve run into so far.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Photo-Feb-10-10-50-30-AM-200x300.png" alt="" title="Photo Feb 10, 10 50 30 AM" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110887" />Let’s start with the important questions, does <em>Evi</em> answer questions like “What’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything?” or “Open the pod bay doors.” Yes, <em>Evi</em> does. The answer to life, the universe, and everything is “The meaning of life depends on the life in questions. 42 is a good approximation.” And, of course, the answer to “Open the pod bay doors” is “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”</p>
<p>In all seriousness, <em>Evi</em> answers most questions, especially the basic ones, admirably. Like most speech-related apps, the user has to be precise in asking what he or she wants. For example, I asked <em>Evi</em> “Where can I get something to eat?” and received a page from ChaCha Answers from someone saying something like “Eat a sandwich.” While <em>Evi</em> completely failed that time, when I asked “What restaurants are near me,” I received five restaurants in close proximity to me. The answer was apparently powered by Yelp.</p>
<p>Any weather related questions that I asked were replied with a link to AccuWeather and BBC Weather. This wouldn’t have bothered me if those links were to the weather in my current location. I even would have been satisfied if the links went to my area’s weather when I specifically mentioned my hometown in the question. But in all weather-related questions, I simply received a link to those two sites and was asked to input my location. (Yes, I allowed <em>Evi</em> to access my location data when I first started up the app.)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Photo-Feb-10-10-47-50-AM-200x300.png" alt="" title="Photo Feb 10, 10 47 50 AM" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110882" />Surprisingly, <em>Evi</em> performed poorly in a few basic areas, like weather, but it was able to answer some more complex questions rather successfully. I asked “What was Brandon Sanderson’s most recent book?” and received an answer of “The Way of Kings.” Not only was that the correct answer, but it was a great book! When I asked, “Who is Philip Seymour Hoffman,” (I had just watched Moneyball) I was hoping to get a link to an IMDb page. But I still got quite a bit of information on Philip Seymour Hoffman. <em>Evi</em> replied with his name, date of birth, and “the Academy Award-winning American actor.” In a link, it also provided more details. But I would have liked to see a source of those details.</p>
<p><em>Evi</em>’s speech technology is powered by Nuance, popular creator of Dragon Dictate software. But text input is also possible. Certain frequently used question starters are even provided for quick access on the text input screen (e.g. How, Find, Buy).</p>
<p><em>Evi</em> is not Siri. But for someone looking for a Siri-like application on something other than an iPhone 4S, this seems to be the app to go with. Most of the questions and answers during my time with <em>Evi</em> are in the gallery below.</p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/463296609" title="Evi"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/463/463296609/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/463296609" title="Evi"><h2>Evi</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/463296609/go" title="Evi" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: NOT QUITE SIRI<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110874" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-01-17 :: Category: Lifestyle</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/463296609" target="_blank">Evi</a><br>
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		<title>Enter The SandBox Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/enter-sandbox-preview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Rich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pixowl is working on the next big thing since... well, I'll just come out and say it... since Minecraft. There, I said it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sandbox02-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="sandbox02" width="300" height="200" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111020" />Holy crap. No, seriously, holy crap. <a href="http://www.pixowl.com" target="_blank">Pixowl Inc</a>, in collaboration with <a href="http://www.bulkypix.com/" target="_blank">Bulkypix</a>, are poised to unleash something major on the App Store. It might look like a simple toy at first, but make no mistake: <em><a href="http://www.thesandboxgame.com/" target="_blank">The SandBox</a></em> is packing some seriously intense concepts behind that cute facade.</p>
<p>When <em>The SandBox</em> first caught my attention, I thought it looked like a nifty little pixelated world-building game. In a way, it kind of is. However, I was thoroughly unprepared for just how many different aspects of this created world could be manipulated. Water will flow down hills, erode stone into sand, turn dirt into fertile soil, evaporate in extreme heat and freeze in extreme cold. Flowers and trees can grow. Weather will develop based largely on the environment. Players can even make rudimentary <strong>circuits</strong> to do anything from heating to creating light.</p>
<p><em>The SandBox</em> is still very much in beta at the moment, but that&#8217;s no reason not to get excited. What&#8217;s already implemented is pretty amazing, actually. A lot of specifics are still up in the air, such as the final number of &#8220;story&#8221; levels (currently around 20), price and release date. It&#8217;s kind of a shame because this is all so cool, but then again it&#8217;s probably best not to rush things. Although the super-curious or anxious can try to get in to <a href="http://pixowl.com/beta.html" target="_blank">the beta</a>. No guarantees, though. Regardless, be sure to keep an eye out for <em>The SandBox</em> whenever it <strong>does</strong> hit the App Store. </p>
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		<title>The Tiny Bang Story HD Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tiny-bang-story-hd-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Lee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Put Tiny Planet back together again by solving puzzles in a beautiful hand-drawn world.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tiny-bang-story-hd-review/"><h2>The Tiny Bang Story HD Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/dan-lee/" title="Posts by Dan Lee" rel="author">Dan Lee</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: BEAUTIFUL<br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
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			<p>Put Tiny Planet back together again by solving puzzles in a beautiful hand-drawn world.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.colibrigames.com/">Colibri Games</a><br />
Price: $2.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.0<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPad</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Game Controls <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.88 out of 5 stars
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<p><a href="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Tiny-Bang-Story-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[111045]"><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Tiny-Bang-Story-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" title="The Tiny Bang Story 1" width="300" height="225" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111051" /></a><em>The Tiny Bang Story HD</em> is an interesting, point and click style puzzle game set in a beautiful hand-drawn world. Although the interface is easy to use, the player will need their wits about them to solve some of the abstract puzzles.</p>
<p>The game starts with a meteor smashing into the idyllic Tiny Planet. Rather than being wiped out, the planet breaks up into dozens of puzzle pieces, which scatter. It’s down to the player to solve a number of puzzles and get Tiny Planet back up and running.</p>
<p><em>The Tiny Bang Story HD</em> is a wonderfully serene experience. With no dialogue in the game whatsoever, the player is left to their own devices to explore areas and figure out how to progress to the next level. Each level has a main goal, but to succeed the player has to complete a number of mini-games which can range from finding puzzle pieces that are cleverly hidden, to fixing a train which then transports the player to a new location.</p>
<p>These mini-games are all linked, with the completion of one setting off an event that will cause another to appear. The satisfaction from doing this is immense, as bit by bit the player starts to see what effects their actions are causing on the world. When each level is completed the player then has to piece together a new area using puzzle pieces collected.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Tiny-Bang-Story-3.jpg" rel="lightbox[111045]"><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Tiny-Bang-Story-3-300x225.jpg" alt="" title="The Tiny Bang Story 3" width="300" height="225" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111053" /></a><em>The Tiny Bang Story HD </em>is a game where the player really needs to pay attention to their surroundings. Every area is full of little secrets which can be easily overlooked by simply having a quick glance around. Occasionally this can lead to frustration when all the player needs to proceed is a single item, but it’s tucked away somewhere obscure.</p>
<p>The hand drawn graphics really shine on the iPad’s big screen, giving Tiny Planet a healthy dose of character. The controls are simple, never really demanding much more than tapping the screen, or dragging and dropping items. The interface is also clutter-free; with only a few icons on display showing the player what they need to be collecting.</p>
<p><em>The Tiny Bang Story HD</em> is a charming, engaging puzzle game that is as good to play as it is to look at. Once it’s done there is very little reason to return, but the initial play through is a most enjoyable experience.</p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495937600" title="The Tiny Bang Story HD"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/495/495937600/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495937600" title="The Tiny Bang Story HD"><h2>The Tiny Bang Story HD</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495937600/go" title="The Tiny Bang Story HD" target="_blank">$2.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: BEAUTIFUL<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=111045" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/495937600" target="_blank">The Tiny Bang Story HD</a><br>
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		<title>Sega Celebrates Valentine&#8217;s Day with Game Sales Galore!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sega has put some of their games on sale in celebration of Valentine's Day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SegaValentinesSale-300x225.jpg" alt="" title="SegaValentinesSale" width="300" height="225" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110996" />We all show our love in different ways. Sega&rsquo;s way is to put games on sale, and there are 5 titles on sale from February 11th to the 14th (that&rsquo;s Valentine&rsquo;s Day) in order to show their love for iOS gamers everywhere.</p>
<p>First up is <em>Sonic CD</em>, a meticulously-crafted remake of the Sega CD original, and what could be called a love letter to <em>Sonic</em> fans. It is on sale for $2.99 from its regular price of $4.99.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/454316134" title="Sonic CD"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/454/454316134/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/454316134" title="Sonic CD"><h2>Sonic CD</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/454316134/go" title="Sonic CD" target="_blank">$2.99&nbsp;<del>$4.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /> :: SONIC BOOM<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=103337" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-12-15 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p>Next up is <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I</em>, a game that recalls the undying passion that fans of the original franchise have for the game. It is on sale for iPhone/iPod touch for $1.99 (was $3.99) and iPad for $2.99 (was $4.99).</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/392788790" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/392/392788790/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/392788790" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I"><h2>Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/392788790/go" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I" target="_blank">$1.99&nbsp;<del>$6.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: A BIT UNSOUND<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=52747" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2010-10-07 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/478899198" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I HD"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/478/478899198/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/478899198" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I HD"><h2>Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I HD</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/478899198/go" title="Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I HD" target="_blank">$2.99&nbsp;<del>$4.99</del></a><br>Released: 2011-12-21 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p>Then there&rsquo;s <em>Super Monkey Ball 2</em> and the <em>Sakura Edition</em>, which iPad owners will be head over heels for because it&rsquo;s a universal app, and it&rsquo;s on sale for $0.99!</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/363644188" title="Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/363/363644188/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/363644188" title="Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition"><h2>Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/363644188/go" title="Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br>Released: 2010-04-01 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/340056794" title="Super Monkey Ball 2"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/340/340056794/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/340056794" title="Super Monkey Ball 2"><h2>Super Monkey Ball 2</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/340056794/go" title="Super Monkey Ball 2" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: GOOD .. BUT<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=22109" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2009-12-01 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/281966695" title="Super Monkey Ball"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/281/281966695/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/281966695" title="Super Monkey Ball"><h2>Super Monkey Ball</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/281966695/go" title="Super Monkey Ball" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br>Released: 2008-07-11 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p>Finally, those who can&rsquo;t get enough of classic Genesis games will be heartwarmed by these titles on sale for $0.99.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/407812054" title="Altered Beast"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/407/407812054/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/407812054" title="Altered Beast"><h2>Altered Beast</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/407812054/go" title="Altered Beast" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br>Released: 2010-12-16 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/431760778" title="Golden Axe 2"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/431/431760778/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/431760778" title="Golden Axe 2"><h2>Golden Axe 2</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/431760778/go" title="Golden Axe 2" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: NOSTALGIC<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=73178" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-04-21 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/434998986" title="Golden Axe 3"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/434/434998986/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/434998986" title="Golden Axe 3"><h2>Golden Axe 3</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/434998986/go" title="Golden Axe 3" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: POLISH NEEDED<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=75143" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-05-12 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/404096825" title="Gunstar Heroes"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/404/404096825/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/404096825" title="Gunstar Heroes"><h2>Gunstar Heroes</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/404096825/go" title="Gunstar Heroes" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: NOW EVEN MORE DIFFICULT!<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=57450" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2010-11-22 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/425567844" title="Streets of Rage 2"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/425/425567844/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/425567844" title="Streets of Rage 2"><h2>Streets of Rage 2</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/425567844/go" title="Streets of Rage 2" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br>Released: 2011-04-14 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/429820095" title="Streets of Rage 3"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/429/429820095/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/429820095" title="Streets of Rage 3"><h2>Streets of Rage 3</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/429820095/go" title="Streets of Rage 3" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: WELCOME TO THE ANGRYDOME<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=74147" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-04-28 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/413313931" title="Virtua Fighter 2"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/413/413313931/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/413313931" title="Virtua Fighter 2"><h2>Virtua Fighter 2</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/413313931/go" title="Virtua Fighter 2" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$1.99</del></a><br>Released: 2011-01-20 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/407812054" target="_blank">Altered Beast</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/431760778" target="_blank">Golden Axe 2</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/434998986" target="_blank">Golden Axe 3</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/404096825" target="_blank">Gunstar Heroes</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/454316134" target="_blank">Sonic CD</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/392788790" target="_blank">Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/478899198" target="_blank">Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I HD</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/425567844" target="_blank">Streets of Rage 2</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/429820095" target="_blank">Streets of Rage 3</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/281966695" target="_blank">Super Monkey Ball</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/340056794" target="_blank">Super Monkey Ball 2</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/363644188" target="_blank">Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/413313931" target="_blank">Virtua Fighter 2</a><br>
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		<title>The Sky is Falling Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Rich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh crap, the ceiling is caving in! Oh crap, a giant rock is rolling after me! Oh crap, all I have is a wrench!]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/sky-falling-review/"><h2>The Sky is Falling Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/rob-rich/" title="Posts by Rob Rich" rel="author">Rob Rich</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: LOW CLEARANCE<br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
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			<p>Oh crap, the ceiling is caving in! Oh crap, a giant rock is rolling after me! Oh crap, all I have is a wrench!</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://ovine.net/ovine-games/">Ovine By Design</a><br />
Price: $0.99<br />
Version: 1.0<br />
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS<br />
Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.75 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars </p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.69 out of 5 stars
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<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/skyisfalling02-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="skyisfalling02" width="300" height="200" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111004" />Lots of games are about surviving desperate situations. Fighting wars and saving the world are commonplace, but even the more &#8220;arcade&#8221; style titles usually involve some kind of scenario that no sane person would put themselves in. Raiding a house overrun with zombies? Tying a couple of balloons on and flapping around an arena filled with suicidal baddies and a pool of water with a carnivorous fish? Attempting to kill an immortal <strong>after</strong> fighting through his army of very large things with very sharp weapons? These concepts are all insane. <em>The Sky is Falling</em> certainly doesn&#8217;t buck the trend, but it&#8217;s just crazy enough to fit right in.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know how the poor little orange guy managed to find himself in such a bad spot, but he did, so it&#8217;s best to just go with it. He&#8217;s trapped in a collapsing cave while simultaneously being chased by a giant boulder. Not good. It&#8217;s the player&#8217;s job to tap the screen to get him to toss a wrench (at least I think it&#8217;s a wrench) towards the stalactites on the ceiling. A successful hit will reduce the rocky growth&#8217;s size up two three increments. The idea is to cut down all of the hanging formations before they get low enough for the orange guy to smack into them and get flattened by the boulder. It sounds complicated but the gameplay boils down to simply tapping the screen at various times.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/skyisfalling03-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="skyisfalling03" width="300" height="200" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-111005" />Aside from the delightful retro aesthetic, it&#8217;s also easy to enjoy <em>The Sky is Falling</em> for its simplicity. Despite the gameplay being limited to a single touch, there are some nuances that factor in which can mean the difference between escape and a flattening. It all comes down to one thing: only a single wrench(?) can be thrown at a time. So players have to wait for the first one to either hit the ceiling or break through three layers of stalactite before they can toss another. It not only prevents spamming the spanners (*rimshot*), it also changes the way the game flows as the level progresses. The higher the ceiling, the longer it takes the wrench to reach something and the longer players have to wait before they can throw another one. Conversely, while a low ceiling means more &#8220;shots,&#8221; it also means a much smaller margin for error and significantly less time to work with.</p>
<p>Some might knock <em>The Sky is Falling</em> due to its extremely simple nature, but I&#8217;d consider that unfair. Simple games are great for the pick-up-and-play nature of iOS. Especially when the simple games are fun and make us reflexively try again and again since it&#8217;s so easy to &#8220;just try one more time.&#8221;</p>

<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495548592" title="The Sky Is Falling"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/495/495548592/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495548592" title="The Sky Is Falling"><h2>The Sky Is Falling</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495548592/go" title="The Sky Is Falling" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: LOW CLEARANCE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110813" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-01 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/495548592" target="_blank">The Sky Is Falling</a><br>
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		<title>GRAMMYs Live Brings Live Event Streaming Along With News and Photos About Music&#8217;s Biggest Award Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAMMYs Live is an app for accessing news and streaming media about the upcoming music awards show.]]></description>
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<p>The GRAMMY awards are on Sunday, February 12th, and for those excited about the awards being given out and acts scheduled to perform, there&rsquo;s a new <em>GRAMMY Live</em> app available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It offers news and photos surrounding the event, and video updates about the awards and nominees.. There&rsquo;s a list of this year&rsquo;s nominees and recent award winners, along with award prediction and trivia games. Tweets from official accounts, nominated artists, and analysts can be easily accessed through the app, with the ability to eaisly follow, RT, or reply to tweets seen in the  app.</p>
<p>The app also offers a variety of live streaming video around the event, from red carpet events, to un-televised award ceremonies, and a multi-screen experience during the live event, airing at 8pm Eastern Sunday night on CBS. There&rsquo;s also a streaming radio station of GRAMMY nominated artists and songs. The universal app is available now for free.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494727531" title="GRAMMY Live"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/494/494727531/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494727531" title="GRAMMY Live"><h2>GRAMMY Live</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494727531/go" title="GRAMMY Live" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-01-18 :: Category: Entertainment</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/494727531" target="_blank">GRAMMY Live</a><br>
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		<title>HQ: To Do Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An attractive and useful way of keeping track of projects and things that need doing. ]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/hq-review/"><h2>HQ: To Do Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/jenallen/" title="Posts by Jennifer Allen" rel="author">Jennifer Allen</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: PRACTICALLY PRETTY<br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
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			<p>An attractive and useful way of keeping track of projects and things that need doing. </p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.sleepinggiantapps.com/">Sleeping Giant Apps</a><br />
Price: $1.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.1.2<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4</p>
<p>iPhone Integration <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.25 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 4.08 out of 5 stars</p>
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<p>Visual appeal is important with any app. Considering the all round stylishness of the iPad and iPhone, plain and basic looking apps just don&#8217;t quite fit the bill for many, especially when factoring in the price a person is willing to pay for something. The makers of <i>HQ: To Do</i> clearly got this as it&#8217;s as attractive to look at as it is to use. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mzl.abymulph.320x480-75-208x300.jpg" alt="" title="mzl.abymulph.320x480-75" width="208" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110864" />It&#8217;s hard to make a To Do list app look exciting but <i>HQ: To Do</i> does a sound job of it. Adaptable to many different scenarios, it&#8217;s a tool that will become commonplace for many productivity focused people. </p>
<p>From the outset, it&#8217;s easy to add a task. A tap on Add New project and relevant options come up, covering task name, due date, whether a notification is required, its priority and a color to make it easy to spot. Color coding can be adjusted according to the user&#8217;s needs and wants with a choice of five. </p>
<p>Once the information has been entered, the home page of the app displays the core components, namely the due date and any notes. Most interesting is the percentage completion. Within each project, the user can add individual tasks which then correlate to the amount of the project completed. It&#8217;s a useful touch, especially for those with complex tasks at hand who need to keep track of numerous different sections of an issue.</p>
<p>Besides the Projects section is the Lists side of thing which lends itself neatly to something like a shopping list or present buying list. In the case of lists, the due date is removed but the all important percentage bar remains. </p>
<p>Swiping plays a useful role, offering delete and completion options as well as filtering, throughout both sections of the app. That&#8217;s what works so well for <i>HQ: To Do</i>. It&#8217;s quick and very easy to use. </p>
<p>While I&#8217;d have liked the option to set completed projects to automatically go to the done side of the app and Universal functionality, everything else within <i>HQ: To Do</i> is pretty ideal. Smart and useful, this is a productivity app that&#8217;s going to stick around on many users&#8217; iPhones.<br />
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441434925" title="HQ: To Do"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/441/441434925/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441434925" title="HQ: To Do"><h2>HQ: To Do</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441434925/go" title="HQ: To Do" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$1.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: PRACTICALLY PRETTY<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110863" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-06-10 :: Category: Productivity</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/441434925" target="_blank">HQ: To Do</a><br>
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		<title>Alawar Launches Robber Rabbits, Offers Valentine&#8217;s Day Discounts</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/alawar-launches-robber-rabbits-offers-valentines-day-discounts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Dawson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[.99]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alawar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[physics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[puzzle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robber rabbits]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The furry bunnies in Robber Rabbits might seem cute, but they only have one mission and that's to rob the local carrot flavored ice cream shop.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/robber-rabbits4-225x300.jpg" alt="" title="robber-rabbits4" width="225" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111135" />Even though Alwar&#8217;s latest creation features some of the cutest tiny white bunnies in history, <em>Robber Rabbits</em> is anything but cuddly. These are masked thieves who the player must help shoplift delicious carrot flavored ice cream. The physics-based puzzle is set in Valentine&#8217;s Day garb and is full of shooting experiments that puts the player in a tough position to obtain high-hanging carrot ice cream.</p>
<p>However, they have obstacles in their way such as swaying platforms that have to be hit to knock off the loot. The big problem is that the platforms are in the way of each other, which creates the puzzle portion. And the obstacles don&#8217;t stop there. Broken light bulbs, blowing fans, and other interactive objects make sure that the game will be challenging. Available for both iPhone and iPad, <em>Robber Rabbits</em> features 96 unique puzzles, 3 unique weapons such as a popcap gun as well as the shooting physics to go along with the shot. The game is full of cuter than cute characters and graphics, original music and sound effects inspired by Valentine&#8217;s Day and supports OpenFeint and Game Center. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/alawar-entertainment-inc/id309047467" target="_blank">Alawar&#8217;s</a> other games are all on sell until the evening of Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>

<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/479239782" title="Robber Rabbits! HD"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/479/479239782/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/479239782" title="Robber Rabbits! HD"><h2>Robber Rabbits! HD</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/479239782/go" title="Robber Rabbits! HD" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$2.99</del></a><br>Released: 2011-12-16 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/479239782" target="_blank">Robber Rabbits! HD</a><br>
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		<title>Work+ Helps Telecommuters and Workers From Home Find New Places to Work From</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/work-helps-telecommuters-workers-home-find-places-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee shops]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[telecommuting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Work+ is an app for telecommuters to find places to get out and work outside of their home.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WorkPlus1-200x300.png" alt="" title="WorkPlus1" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110974" />
<p>Designed for those telecommuting workers, <em>Work+</em> is an app for finding new places out and about to work. Those who work at home or have jobs they access through a computer may find their home or apartment distracting, or come down with a case of cabin fever. <em>Work+</em> is designed to help find places to work around the city, and to keep track of the best places to work while out and about. It looks up the locations of hotspots and Foursquare checkins to find good places to work based on various criteria. Want a quiet coffee shop, or a restaurant with no noise preference? The app can find these. As well, it uses background geolocation in iOS 5 to track when a user leaves a location, noting the time and allowing the user to rate it or save it in their favorite locations. This does mean that the app requires an iPhone or 3G iPad as they have the GPS signal necessary to make the app work. <em>Work+</em> is available for free from the App Store.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493637707" title="Work+"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/493/493637707/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493637707" title="Work+"><h2>Work+</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493637707/go" title="Work+" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-02 :: Category: Productivity</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>

<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/493637707" target="_blank">Work+</a><br>
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		<title>Dwarfs vs Orcs HD Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/dwarfs-orcs-hd-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Hilderbrand</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dwarfs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dwarfs vs Orcs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Plants Vs Zombies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real time strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spice Invaders]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tower defense/RTS hybrid that's high on style and low on fun.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/dwarfs-orcs-hd-review/"><h2>Dwarfs vs Orcs HD Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/bradh/" title="Posts by Brad Hilderbrand" rel="author">Brad Hilderbrand</a> on February 13th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: FRUSTRATING DEFENSE<br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
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			<p>A tower defense/RTS hybrid that&#8217;s high on style and low on fun.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://dvo.me/">DvO</a><br />
Price: $1.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.0<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPad</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Game Controls <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 2 out of 5 stars<br />
Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars
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<p>The tower defense genre has waxed and waned in popularity over the last several years, and it&#8217;s beginning to seem as though there are no new tricks left to teach this old dog. At least, that&#8217;s the impression I get from <em>Dwarfs vs Orcs (DvO)</em>, a generic game that is pretty to look at but not much fun to play.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DvO4-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="DvO4" width="300" height="200" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110652" /><em>DvO</em> puts players in the shoes of dwarves who are attempting to not only hold of an encroaching orc horde, but also striving to break down their enemy&#8217;s defenses and capture their base. The basic gameplay more closely resembles an RTS than a tower defense game, but the sluggish pace and rudimentary resource management don&#8217;t really qualify it for that mantle either. Perhaps the best way to describe the game is that it&#8217;s <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/350642635"><em>Plants vs. Zombies</em></a> if the plants should shuffle incredibly slowly across the screen.</p>
<p>The game offers a wealth of selectable units and some richly detailed character models, but in this case variety doesn&#8217;t really equal depth. None of the units are upgradeable and many of them are so similar to one another as to be inconsequential. Though new soldiers and defensive tools are unlocked after each stage it&#8217;s nearly impossible to determine which units are best for any given situation without substantial trial and error.</p>
<p>What ultimately breaks <em>DvO</em> for all but the most hardcore players is the difficulty, as it spikes to near insurmountable highs after only a handful of levels. Enemy attacks come with such ferocity as to be overwhelming, and once the horde sweeps over you a single time the game is setup so that it&#8217;s impossible to recover. The moment the orcs break the lines you may as well restart because failure looms.</p>
<p><em>DvO</em> is functional and beautiful, but it&#8217;s also generic and infuriating. With so many other options available in the genre it&#8217;s hard to recommend this title over similar fare such as <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/467338170"><em>Spice Invaders</em></a>. Stay away unless you are a masochist who feels no fear when taking on downright unfair games.</p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496833166" title="DvO"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/496/496833166/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496833166" title="DvO"><h2>DvO</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496833166/go" title="DvO" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$1.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: FRUSTRATING DEFENSE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110632" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-01-28 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/496833166" target="_blank">DvO</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/350642635" target="_blank">Plants vs. Zombies</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/467338170" target="_blank">Spice Invaders</a><br>
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		<title>This Week at 148Apps: February 6-10</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/week-148apps-february-610/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Kirby</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weekly Roundup]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[story]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Super Bowl]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week at 148Apps, Tweetbot was on a roll, a new storybook app joined the fold, and - oops - apps broke the Super Bowl.  There's more to read, so get to it!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week at <a href="http://www.148apps.com">148Apps.com</a>, we celebrated the release of Tweetbot, version 2.0.  <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/bgrundman/">Blake Grundman</a> and <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/jenallen/">Jennifer Allen</a> broke the news, then <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/carter/">Carter Dotson</a> wrote the full review.  Dotson says, &#8220;There are very few apps that someone could say &#8216;this has been released!&#8217; that I would buy immediately. Tweetbot for iPad was apparently on that list, because as soon as I saw on Twitter that the iPhone/iPod touch Twitter client was now available on iPad, I went out and bought it sight-unseen with an urgency unlike the way I approach many other things in my life.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tweetbot-ipad-review/#ixzz1mCHNfDIP">Read the full review on 148Apps.com</a>. </p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/498801050" title="Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/498/498801050/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/498801050" title="Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad"><h2>Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/498801050/go" title="Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad" target="_blank">$2.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /> :: WELL-BUILT MACHINE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110567" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Social Networking</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p>Meanwhile, on <a href="http://www.giggleapps.com">Giggleapps</a>, reviewer Amy Solomon took a closer look at interactive storybook The Gnat and the Lion.  She says, &#8220;My kids (ages 10 and 7) and I listened to the read-aloud story and watched the animated short film together before bedtime. We liked the animation, and watching African animals such as the lion and the rhino encouraged a discussion about African grasslands and the animals that live there. We liked the fact that the words are highlighted as the narrator reads them, which is very helpful for children who are learning to read. We also liked the narrator’s voice and accent and how it tied into the African-themed story.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.giggleapps.com/reviews/the-gnat-and-the-lion/">Read more at GiggleApps.com</a>.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/416508505" title="The Gnat and the Lion - Children's Storybook and Cartoon"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/416/416508505/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/416508505" title="The Gnat and the Lion - Children's Storybook and Cartoon"><h2>The Gnat and the Lion - Children's Storybook and Cartoon</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/416508505/go" title="The Gnat and the Lion - Children's Storybook and Cartoon" target="_blank">$1.99</a><br>Released: 2011-02-03 :: Category: Books</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Superbowl-Chart-300x194.png" alt="" title="Superbowl-Chart" width="300" height="194" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-111147" />Finally, at 148Apps.biz, writer <a href="http://148apps.biz/author/bradh/">Brad Hilderbrand</a> reported on the explosion of app usage during last week&#8217;s Super Bowl.  Hildebrand states, &#8220;Sunday night’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and New York Giants was a classic, but according to a new report from Flurry most viewers were just as likely to be staring at their smartphone screen as they were the game. The company used analytics software built into many popular apps to surmise that of the 111 million people watching the Super Bowl, an estimated 98 million spent at least some time futzing with an app.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://148apps.biz/flurry-report-suggests-major-app-usage-during-super-bowl/">Read the full report at 148Apps.biz</a>.</p>
<p>Another week down, but don&#8217;t forget to stay on top of all things related to the app-nation through us.  Follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/148apps">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/148apps">Facebook</a> to get the latest news, reviews and contests right out of the gate.  In the immortal words of Garrison Keillor, be well, do good work, and keep in touch.  See you next week.</p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/416508505" target="_blank">The Gnat and the Lion - Children's Storybook and Cartoon</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/498801050" target="_blank">Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad</a><br>
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		<title>EMC Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan Minor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This experimental game makes nuclear physics fun.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/emc-review/"><h2>EMC Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/jordan-minor/" title="Posts by Jordan Minor" rel="author">Jordan Minor</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: COLD HARD SCIENCE<br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
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			<p>This experimental game makes nuclear physics fun.</p>
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Developer: <a href="http://www.etterstudio.com/en/emc.php">Etter Studio</a><br />
Price: $0.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Controls <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.75 out of 5 stars<br />
Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.69 out of 5 stars
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<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/emc-1-300x219.jpg" alt="" title="emc 1" width="300" height="219" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110036" /><br />
The idea of boiling down something as complicated and scary as nuclear physics into a minimalist, indie arcade game sounds crazy. Etter Studios has seemingly pulled it off, though, with <em>EMC</em>. Non-physics majors may not be able to appreciate the accuracy of the science but they should still have fun playing this simple little gem.</p>
<p>Figuring out what to do is easy. Players tilt their device to move a white circle in the center of a black field. Meanwhile, another white circle as well as multicolored triangles are moving across the screen at will. The player&#8217;s job is to use their circle to collect the other one while avoiding the game-ending triangles. Once the circles touch tapping the screen will release an explosion, push back the triangles, give the player a point, and spawn another circle therefore repeating the process. It&#8217;s a score attack game and nothing more but frantically tilting one&#8217;s way out of death only to scrape by with a board-clearing explosion combines desperate survival with player empowerment in a way only this style of game can.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s all well and good but what about the science? The visuals are abstract and the music is trippy in a good way that recalls stark science-fiction but that&#8217;s not science. Those wanting a more detailed explanation can visit the <a href="http://etterstudio.com/en/emc.php">developer website</a> but the gist of it is that collecting white circles and triggering explosions represent electrons collecting photons to leap into new quantum states. It&#8217;s really interesting to see how well actual science can match up with video game mechanics.</p>
<p>Even without being aware of its scientific inspiration, <em>EMC</em> is still a fun little game with a satisfying hook. It&#8217;s the kind of time-waster perfectly suited for iPads and iPhones. <em>EMC</em> is a successful experiment.</p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/408430484" title="EMC"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/408/408430484/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/408430484" title="EMC"><h2>EMC</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/408430484/go" title="EMC" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$1.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: COLD HARD SCIENCE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110034" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2010-12-15 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/408430484" target="_blank">EMC</a><br>
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		<title>Asteroids: Gunner+ Now Available on App Store with All Content From Free to Play Version Unlocked</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/asteroids-gunner-app-store-content-free-play-version-unlocked/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Asteroids: Gunner]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asteroids: Gunner+ is a paid app version of the free to play Asteroids: Gunner with all content unlocked.]]></description>
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<p>For those who like Atari&rsquo;s modernized iOS remakes, such as <em>Asteroids: Gunner</em>, but would rather just buy an app once and have all the content unlocked, they are now in luck. <em>Asteroids: Gunner+</em> is now available from the App Store. This is the same gameplay as <em>Asteroids: Gunner</em>, which is the classic <em>Asteroids</em> gameplay reimagined as a dual-stick shooter, but now with all content unlocked upon purchase of the app, instead of having to unlock through in-app purchases. This includes 8 ships, 3 galaxies, and a total of 150 waves of enemies. The game is still universal, and still has consumable IAP for buying crystals for ship upgrades. Note that this may not be a pass for future content as well; the similar <em>Breakout: Boost+</em> recently received an IAP level pack, but as this game has launched at $4.99, and <em>Breakout: Boost+</em> at $0.99, the strategy for future content may be different between each.  For fans of <em>Asteroids: Gunner</em> who are also wary of purchasing content through IAP, this may be a viable option for them.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496265190" title="Asteroids®: Gunner +"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/496/496265190/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496265190" title="Asteroids®: Gunner +"><h2>Asteroids®: Gunner +</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496265190/go" title="Asteroids®: Gunner +" target="_blank">$4.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/496265190" target="_blank">Asteroids®: Gunner +</a><br>
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		<title>Lol-a-Coaster Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Wadsworth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ride the rails in a roller coaster powered by sweets, but be sure to avoid any obstacles or the outrageous ride will get cut short.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/lolacoaster-review/"><h2>Lol-a-Coaster Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/jason-wadsworth/" title="Posts by Jason Wadsworth" rel="author">Jason Wadsworth</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: UP AND DOWN<br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
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			<p>Ride the rails in a roller coaster powered by sweets, but be sure to avoid any obstacles or the outrageous ride will get cut short.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.lifelessserious.com.au/">Stuart Alexander &#038; Co. Pty Ltd</a></p>
<p>Price: Free<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Game Controls <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 2.5 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.25 out of 5 stars</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mzl.vqtxgtpu.320x480-75-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="mzl.vqtxgtpu.320x480-75" width="300" height="200" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110835" />Many companies have used iOS apps in different ways to market their products and services. Some offer tools while others offer access to content. Some even release games related to their products. Often, these marketing games end up being throw away titles that are only a thinly veiled attempts at getting a brand in front of consumers. While <em>Lol-a-Coaster</em> is a game that is ultimately meant to market the Chupa Chups brand of lollipops, it offers players much more than just a chance to sit and stare at branding  while playing a sub-par game.</p>
<p><em>Lol-a-Coaster</em> is a simple game to play. In each level, a roller coaster automatically rolls forward over some of the most insanely twisted tracks ever conceived. By touching the screen the player can make the cars of the coaster jump to avoid crates on the tracks or to gather lollipops along the ride. Some of the sweets will speed the coaster up and others can be collected and used to unlock new coaster cars and tracks. Each car of the coaster can be changed, giving the player the ability to create any unique hodgepodge of coaster cars they like. They can even discover specific combos of cars called &#8220;Sweet Rides.&#8221; </p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mzl.cidqvzbj.320x480-75-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="mzl.cidqvzbj.320x480-75" width="300" height="200" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110832" />The point of <em>Lol-a-Coaster</em> &#8212; other than selling lollipops at the supermarket &#8212; is to get the coaster to the end of the track before time runs out. This is accomplished by jumping to avoid obstacles and collecting speed boosting lollipops. What makes this fun is using the jumping mechanic at the right times to take full advantage of the track&#8217;s peaks and valleys. Making well timed jumps can often mean the difference between reaching the next checkpoint or not. </p>
<p>Lots of marketing games suffer from overly simplified gameplay meant to get the brand in front of the player for as long as possible without frustrating them, and those game suffer because of it. Fortunately, <em>Lol-a-Coaster</em> hasn&#8217;t fallen into this trap. While this is a simple game to play, it&#8217;s not so simple to master. It&#8217;s outrageous tracks and fast-paced gameplay also make it truly entertaining, even if it is a marketing tactic. For free it&#8217;s definitely worth a try and players will certainly have some fun with it before eventually succumbing to the ads, buying some candy, and slipping into a sugar coma.</p>
<p><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="600" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eKE9gIregDY" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></center></p>

<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/490374305" title="Lol-a-Coaster"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/490/490374305/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/490374305" title="Lol-a-Coaster"><h2>Lol-a-Coaster</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/490374305/go" title="Lol-a-Coaster" target="_blank">FREE</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: UP AND DOWN<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=108919" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-01-16 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/490374305" target="_blank">Lol-a-Coaster</a><br>
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		<title>Nine New Fitness Apps Hit the Store from RunKeeper</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/fitness-apps-hit-store-runkeeper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Stout</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RunKeeper, online fitness service, released nine new apps putting the total at over 45.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pick1-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="pick1" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110676" /><a href="http://www.runkeeper.com">RunKeeper.com</a>, the site that allows you to track various goals in your fitness training, has released nine new apps to help track fitness data. New apps include <em>Clever Run</em>, <em>Coachya</em>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/487078197" target="_blank"><em>Cycle Log</em></a>,<a href="http://148apps.com/app/400220868" target="_blank"><em> Fleetly</em></a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/417348701" target="_blank"><em>Nexercise</em></a>, <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/475663221" target="_blank"><em>Pedometer Ultimate</em></a>, <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/349210186" target="_blank"><em>Scosche MyTREK</em></a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/492292132" target="_blank"><em>Vitogo</em></a>, and <a href="http://148apps.com/app/478374353" target="_blank"><em>Weighty</em></a>.</p>
<p>For the sake of clarity, some of these ‘apps’ are simply added to the RunKeeper service (e.g. <em>Clever Run</em>. Though some are standalone, iPhone apps, like <em>Cycle Log</em> and, of course, the official <a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/runkeeper-review/" target="_blank"><em>RunKeeper</em></a> app.</p>
<p>The new apps have ranging functions from a coaching app for both the coaches and their athletes, like <em>Coachya</em>, to turning fitness into a game, like <em>Fleetly</em> and <em>Nexercise</em>. Many of the apps track some sort of activity. <em>CleverRun</em> tracks running-related items, <em>Cycle Log</em> is a comprehensive cycling tracker and companion, <em>Pedometer Ultimate</em> is self-explanatory, <em>Scosche myTREK</em> keeps an eye on the user’s pulse, and <em>Weighty</em> keeps track of weight and fat percentage. <em>Vitogo</em> is a personal trainer app that creates a workout program tailored to the user.</p>
<p><em>RunKeeper</em> and its apps could be beneficial to a fitness-related New Year’s resolution. Go to RunKeeper.com to sign up for the service and click the “Apps” link to see the 45+ apps including the most recent nine.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/300235330" title="RunKeeper"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/300/300235330/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/300235330" title="RunKeeper"><h2>RunKeeper</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/300235330/go" title="RunKeeper" target="_blank">FREE</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /> :: TOP FIT PICK<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=107180" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2009-01-13 :: Category: Healthcare & Fitness</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/487078197" target="_blank">Cycle Log - GPS Bike Computer</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/400220868" target="_blank">Fleetly Fitness</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/417348701" target="_blank">Nexercise - a fun fitness exercise game. Motivation to lose weight & get healthy.</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/475663221" target="_blank">Pedometer Ultimate GPS +</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/300235330" target="_blank">RunKeeper</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/349210186" target="_blank">Scosche  myTREK</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/492292132" target="_blank">Vitogo Fitness: Personal Trainer</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/478374353" target="_blank">Weighty</a><br>
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		<title>Remarks Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/remarks-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Caplan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[iPad Apps and Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPad Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[note taking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PDF annotation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[readdle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remarks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remarks has the raw ingredients of a great app, but lacks some basic features.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/remarks-review/"><h2>Remarks Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/lisa-caplan/" title="Posts by Lisa Caplan" rel="author">Lisa Caplan</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: UNREMARKABLE<br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
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			<p>Remarks has the raw ingredients of a great app, but lacks some basic features.</p>
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			<p>&nbsp;</p>
		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://readdle.com/">Readdle</a><br />
Price: $4.99<br />
Version: 1.0<br />
App Reviewed on: iPad 2</p>
<p>iOS Integration <strong>Rating:</strong> 2.75 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 2.75 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 2.75 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 2.75 out of 5 stars
</p></div>
<p><em><img style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110728" title="IMG_4495" src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_4495-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Remarks &#8211; Write notes and Annotate PDFs</em><strong> </strong>has the basic ingredients to be a wonderful note taking and annotation app, but while feature rich, it has one fatal flaw that kills the experience for those using a stylus. And as the icon, product description and in-app documentation make clear, this is an app intended for those who use these pseudo pens for writing on iPad. I have a stylus fetish of sorts, so I was eager to test this new Readdle app out.</p>
<p>What’s so catastrophically absent that it bears mentioning so soon? A wrist guard. As anyone who uses their iPad as a virtual notebook knows, it’s pretty hard to get comfortable unless one can rest their palm on the screen as one would on a piece of paper.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110721" title="IMG_4488" src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_4488-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></p>
<p>But, without a means to turn off input sensors from the unwritten-upon lower half of the screen, the resting palm leaves marks all over the page while missing intentional input from the stylus. It’s an easy thing to add in an update, but a major oversight.</p>
<p>I appreciate that <em>Remarks</em> works in both portrait and landscape mode, but even when I took pains to lift my hand, the writing experience was not nearly as smooth as with <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/noteshelf-review/">Noteshelf</a></em> or <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/penultimate-review/">Penultimate</a></em> and I can’t judge it against them until a guard is in place.</p>
<p>I am keen on how <em>Remarks</em> allows users to manage folders. Just drag and drop note pages on top of one another, like icons, to create them. </p>
<p>The pen and highlighter selection and colors are the standard affair and the zoom mode is useful for squeezing in more writing and as an alternative to a wrist guard. The “special joystick” to zoom seems superfluous to me, but I didn’t test the app with huge documents.</p>
<p><img style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110726" title="IMG_4493" src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_4493-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" />The app allows for text entries, has some shape tools and it&#8217;s easy to import images and documents for illustration or annotation.</p>
<p><em>Remarks</em> touts itself as being a PDF annotation tool and to that end it’s great for freehand notes, but still limited compared to Readdle&#8217;s own <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/readdles-pdf-expert-review/">PDF Expert</a></em> or <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/iannotatepdf-review/">iAnnontatePDF</a></em>. To be fair though, one can export a <em>Remarks</em> doc to other PDF apps.</p>
<p>I should add that occasionally when starting a new note I got an error message and had to restart the app to get to a fresh page. I also experienced several crashes.</p>
<p><em>Remarks,</em> with some tune-ups, has the potential to fill a void between note-taking and PDF annotation productivity apps. Its simplicity is appealing and Readdle has a solid track record of making great apps. But this first release it is missing too many features and lacks the fluidity to make it remarkable in its present form.<br />
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496413403" title="Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/496/496413403/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496413403" title="Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs"><h2>Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/496413403/go" title="Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs" target="_blank">$4.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: UNREMARKABLE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110719" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-01 :: Category: Productivity</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/496413403" target="_blank">Remarks - Write notes and Annotate PDFs</a><br>
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		<title>Five For Friday: Week of February 10</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/friday-week-february-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Allen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friday Five]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Celebrating Dickens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cinemagram]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Five for Friday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fotopedia Women of the World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[friday five]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raid Leader]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Star Wars Pit Droids]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Five apps and games worth a look.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another week of the year down and so we look back at five of the best apps and games of the past seven days. This time round, we have a healthy dose of education and knowledge, alongside a new way to create animations and some fun with droids.</p>
<p><b>Cinemagram</b><br />
Offering something a little like <i><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/kinotopic-review/">Kinotopic</i></a>, <i>Cinemagram</i> gives users the tools to create their own mix of photo and video. Simply record a few seconds of video and apply relevant filters to create some startingly original pieces of photographic art.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/487225881" title="cinemagram"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/487/487225881/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/487225881" title="cinemagram"><h2>cinemagram</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/487225881/go" title="cinemagram" target="_blank">$1.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Photography</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><b>Raid Leader</b><br />
Combining RPG and RTS elements, players take the role of <i>Raid Leader</i> in the game of the same name. Three different character classes help the player through 15 encounters as players level up as they come across increasingly fearsome bosses. A casual yet challenging trip into genres that are normally less welcoming.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/492317406" title="Raid Leader"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/492/492317406/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/492317406" title="Raid Leader"><h2>Raid Leader</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/492317406/go" title="Raid Leader" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><b>Fotopedia Women of the World</b><br />
Women accomplish a lot in the world and now there&#8217;s an app that focuses on their efforts. <i>Fotopedia Women of the World</i> does precisely that, offering some stunning imagery from 75 different countries as well as visual stories and explanations of just what is being witnessed. There&#8217;s no reason not to download this. It&#8217;s free, after all.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493911721" title="Fotopedia Women of the World"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/493/493911721/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493911721" title="Fotopedia Women of the World"><h2>Fotopedia Women of the World</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/493911721/go" title="Fotopedia Women of the World" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Travel</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><b>Star Wars Pit Droids</b><br />
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace divided many upon its initial release and understandably so. With the release of the film in 3D, so too do we get another chance of seeing what games come out of the Star Wars universe. <i>Star Wars Pit Droids</i> is one such title, offering a form of tower defense game set around the pit droids during Anakin Skywalker&#8217;s racing days.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494450386" title="Star Wars Pit Droids"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/494/494450386/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494450386" title="Star Wars Pit Droids"><h2>Star Wars Pit Droids</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/494450386/go" title="Star Wars Pit Droids" target="_blank">$1.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><b>Celebrating Dickens</b></p>
<p>200 years ago, on February 7 1812, author Charles Dickens was born. <i>Celebrating Dickens</i>, developed by the University of Warwick, UK, looks at the life and times of the classic storyteller. Along the way is some fantastic academic insight into his work from A Christmas Carol to Bleak House, with podcasts explaining all. </p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/497936878" title="Celebrating Dickens"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/497/497936878/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/497936878" title="Celebrating Dickens"><h2>Celebrating Dickens</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/497936878/go" title="Celebrating Dickens" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-07 :: Category: Education</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/497936878" target="_blank">Celebrating Dickens</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/487225881" target="_blank">cinemagram</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/493911721" target="_blank">Fotopedia Women of the World</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/492317406" target="_blank">Raid Leader</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/494450386" target="_blank">Star Wars Pit Droids</a><br>
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		<title>Protoxide: Death Race Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/protoxide-death-race-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Lee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPad Apps and Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPad Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPhone Apps and Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[$0.99]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[futuristic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herocraft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protoxide: Death Race]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[racing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Battle and race futuristic craft in an alternate world]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/protoxide-death-race-review/"><h2>Protoxide: Death Race Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/dan-lee/" title="Posts by Dan Lee" rel="author">Dan Lee</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: APOCALYPTIC<br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
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			<p>Battle and race futuristic craft in an alternate world</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://smart.herocraft.com/">HeroCraft</a><br />
Price: $0.99<br />
Version Reviewed: 1.1.1<br />
Device Reviewed On: iPad</p>
<p>Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars<br />
Game Controls <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars<br />
Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.25 out of 5 stars
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<p><a href="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Protoxide-4.jpg" rel="lightbox[110704]"><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Protoxide-4-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="Protoxide 4" width="300" height="200" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110710" /></a><em>Protoxide: Death Race</em> is a hovercraft racer in the vein of WipEout or Nintendo’s F-Zero franchise. The game features an impressive 3D engine but this comes at a cost, as the game rarely thrills in terms of speed, and the enemy AI isn’t particularly potent.</p>
<p><em>Protoxide: Death Race</em> is set in an alternate world &#8220;after 2012,&#8221; where abandoned cities are controlled by violent gangs and the only way issues are settled is via high-speed racing with no rules. It’s here where the game’s single-player campaign mode starts, as the player takes control of a new racer who wants to climb the ranks. The game actually spends a decent amount of time trying to flesh out the story, with a fair amount of text driven cutscenes.</p>
<p>Although the game focuses on racing, combat plays just as big a part. In fact, sometimes coming first isn’t even a requirement; instead, the player will need to take out a number of enemy craft. Dotted about each of the 16 levels are a number of weapon icons, which can be collected by flying through them. That’s about all the control player has over weapons, though, as they fire automatically when locked onto a target.</p>
<p>As expected, the player steers a vehicle by tilting the iOS device left or right. Acceleration is automatic, and braking/boosting is done by pressing the relevant on-screen icon. Generally this set-up works well, although a little bit too much control is lost when using the powerful boost pick-up.</p>
<p>The campaign is a reasonable size, but <em>Protoxide: Death Race</em> also comes with both WiFi and online multiplayer, featuring a race mode. Other modes, such as deathmatch, have been promised in future updates. While it is a welcome addition, finding online games proved to be difficult.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Protoxide-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[110704]"><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Protoxide-1-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="Protoxide 1" width="300" height="199" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110707" /></a>Visually the game is impressive, especially the detail on the 12 vehicles. The flip side to this is that, unless the craft is boosting, the speed is actually fairly low for this type of game. The AI never really impresses either, and there seems to be some significant rubber-banding going on, as no matter how far the player pulls ahead, the opponent craft will appear moments later.</p>
<p><em>Protoxide: Death Race</em> is an enjoyable enough racer, with a good amount of content. While the gameplay never really excels, there’s also very little wrong with it, meaning just about anyone can pick it up in short bursts and feel satisfied. </p>
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441210969" title="Protoxide: Death Race"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/441/441210969/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441210969" title="Protoxide: Death Race"><h2>Protoxide: Death Race</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/441210969/go" title="Protoxide: Death Race" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: APOCALYPTIC<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110704" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-07-14 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/441210969" target="_blank">Protoxide: Death Race</a><br>
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		<title>36 Million Temple Run Players Can&#8217;t Be Wrong</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/36-million-temple-run-players-wrong/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob LeFebvre</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[imangi studios]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[iPad games]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Temple Run]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[That's a lot of copies of Temple Run.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/templerun01-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="templerun01" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-91642" /><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/nattylux/status/167993347498188801">In a tweet this morning</a>, Natalia Luckyanova, co-founder of Imangi Studios, the developers behind runaway hit <em><a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/temple-run-review/">Temple Run</a></em>, let it be known that their game has hit 36 million downloads. Let&#8217;s pause for effect here. 36 million iOS devices (they&#8217;re working on getting to the Android platform furiously as we go to press) have this hot game downloaded to it. That&#8217;s fantastic.</p>
<p>Now we all know why it seems like every iOS screen we come across has <em>Temple Run</em> on it. And why it&#8217;s number 2 on our list of the <a href="http://www.148apps.com/top-apps/top-free-ipad-apps/">Top 148 Free iPad apps</a> and number 4 on our list of the <a href="http://www.148apps.com/top-apps/top-free-iphone-games/">Top 148 Free iPhone games</a>.</p>
<p>Temple Run puts players in the role of an Indiana Jones style protagonist, running from diabolical monkeys through a 3D environment. This endless runner takes an isometric third person perspective to the genre, allowing players to jump, slide and turn down narrow maze-like paths with swipes up, down, left and right. There are also tilt controls to collect coins, which can then be redeemed for upgrades and special powers, like invisibility or magic bridges across gaps. </p>
<p>We&#8217;ve been writing about the genuinely talented (and nice!) folks at Imangi Studios since they began, so we&#8217;re pretty darn excited about their recent and well deserved success. </p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/420009108" title="Temple Run"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/420/420009108/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/420009108" title="Temple Run"><h2>Temple Run</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/420009108/go" title="Temple Run" target="_blank">FREE</a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: RUN, BABY, RUN<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=85400" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2011-08-04 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/420009108" target="_blank">Temple Run</a><br>
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		<title>AT&amp;T Introduces U-verse for iPad with TV Control and On Demand Video</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/att-introduces-uverse-ipad-tv-control-demand-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#038;T has released an app for their U-verse TV service that allows iPad users to control their receiver and watch on-demand shows.]]></description>
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<p>U-verse has released an app for subscribers to their TV and high-speed internet service that brings both control of their receiver, along with access to on demand video. By downloading <em>AT&amp;T U-verse for iPad</em> and logging in to the user&rsquo;s AT&amp;T U-verse account, the app&rsquo;s functions become available.</p>
<p>The app&rsquo;s first function is to serve as a remote for a U-verse receiver. By setting up the U-verse receiver by turning to channel 9301 and enabling remote device access, it can then be discovered by the app. The app offers virtual remote buttons for changing the channel, rewind/fast-forward controls for recordings and live TV, pause/record buttons, and all the other basic commands available on the U-verse remote. As well, the app has an easy-access guide with the ability to quickly jump to the channel, and to record future programs easily. Receivers can be independently named and controlled, so it&rsquo;s possible for multiple iPads to control different TVs in a house.</p>
<p>For those who have a secondary router on their network to extend their network or because of device incompatibility (AirPlay to an Apple TV has issues with the U-verse router in particular) will need to connect to the U-verse router directly, as even having both devices on the same secondary router will not work.</p>
<p>The app also offers on-demand video from U-verse&rsquo;s on-demand selection that can actually be watched on the iPad itself. These videos can be watched anywhere, not just on the U-verse network. It ironically also supports AirPlay to a TV, which may explain just why the AirPlay protocol has issues with U-verse routers. The app does have the notable lack of any kind of live TV – especially considering that <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2012/01/10/comcast-live-tv-ipad/">Comcast launched their own iPad app with live TV</a> just a month ago.</p>
<p>Still, this app should make it much easier for U-verse users to control their TV and watch the content they want, thanks to the touch interface provided by the app. <em>AT&amp;T U-verse for iPad</em> is available now.</p>
<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/410354613" title="AT&T U-verse for iPad"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/410/410354613/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/410354613" title="AT&T U-verse for iPad"><h2>AT&T U-verse for iPad</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/410354613/go" title="AT&T U-verse for iPad" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2010-12-18 :: Category: Entertainment</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>

<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/410354613" target="_blank">AT&T U-verse for iPad</a><br>
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		<title>Jigsaw Mansion 2 Review</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/jigsaw-mansion-2-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Rich</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPhone Apps and Games]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[jigsaw]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jigsaw Mansion 2]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[puzzle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jigsaw Mansion 2 is bound to make plenty of puzzle fans (as in puzzle-puzzles) happy, so long as they don't mind having their hand held all the time.]]></description>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/jigsaw-mansion-2-review/"><h2>Jigsaw Mansion 2 Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/rob-rich/" title="Posts by Rob Rich" rel="author">Rob Rich</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: TOO EASY<br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
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			<p>Jigsaw Mansion 2 is bound to make plenty of puzzle fans (as in puzzle-puzzles) happy, so long as they don&#8217;t mind having their hand held all the time.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.sgn.com/index.php">SGN</a><br />
Price: $0.99<br />
Version: 1.0<br />
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS<br />
Graphics / Sound <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.25 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Gameplay <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.25 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 3.75 out of 5 stars </p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 3.69 out of 5 stars
</p></div>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jigsawmansionii06-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="jigsawmansionii06" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110696" />There&#8217;s something about jigsaw puzzles that speaks to a very broad audience. Pretty much everyone has a fuzzy memory or two associated with the&#8230; well I guess calling it a pastime wouldn&#8217;t be much of a stretch. For me it&#8217;s a three-way-tie between quietly helping my grandmother put one together, finally finishing that stupid 3D Millennium Falcon (all the pieces were gray!) and that episode of <em>Salute Your Shorts</em> when Budnick finally opens up to someone. Anyway, <em>Jigsaw Mansion 2</em> does a good job of recreating the simultaneously calming and frustrating effect of putting such a puzzle together with one drawback: it&#8217;s a little <strong>too</strong> user-friendly.</p>
<p>The formless and nameless stand-in character used to represent the player has just inherited a mansion. A mansion filled with, surprise surprise, lots and lots of jigsaw puzzles. There are a number of galleries, each with their own collection of puzzles to frame, and more can be unlocked by spending coins earned through doing the obvious (i.e. completing puzzles). The faster a puzzle gets finished the more coins it yields. Anywhere from one to three, with a time limit that depends largely on a given puzzle&#8217;s complexity.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not too crazy about some of the subject matter (a little too sappy for my taste) but I have to admit the artwork is great. Some very talented illustrators put a lot of work into these images and it shows. The coin-based progression system is also a nice touch because it encourages and rewards repeated attempts at besting a previous time. It&#8217;s also possible to create custom puzzles using personal photos, which can then be shared with friends. Pretty neat.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jigsawmansionii07-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="jigsawmansionii07" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110697" />The thing about <em>Jigsaw Mansion 2</em> that keeps bugging me is that it&#8217;s almost impossible to do badly. Pieces can be rotated and will auto-lock into place when lined up relatively accurately, as with many a puzzle game of this nature. Problem is, the pieces are all pretty much oriented correctly right out of the tray, so there&#8217;s no need to rotate them. Even without the special mat that makes these puzzles practically finish themselves (seriously, the mat makes things waaaaay too easy) I found myself zoning out after finishing a few. There&#8217;s just not much of a challenge to it. At all.</p>
<p>As long as no one expects something that will put their skills to the test, <em>Jigsaw Mansion 2</em> won&#8217;t disappoint. It&#8217;s got plenty of oddly-shaped pieces to line up with other oddly-shaped pieces to make lots of pretty pictures. And once all the pictures are finished it&#8217;s still possible to create some custom challenges. It&#8217;s certainly not a bad game, it&#8217;s just that it&#8217;s not a particularly difficult one. <br clear=all></p>

<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/474583860" title="Jigsaw Mansion 2"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/474/474583860/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/474583860" title="Jigsaw Mansion 2"><h2>Jigsaw Mansion 2</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/474583860/go" title="Jigsaw Mansion 2" target="_blank">$0.99&nbsp;<del>$1.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/blankstar.png" alt="&#9734;" border="0" /> :: TOO EASY<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=109647" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-01-30 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/474583860" target="_blank">Jigsaw Mansion 2</a><br>
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		<title>FREEday 2/10/2012 &#8211; &#8220;None of us are FREE if One of us is Chained&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/freeday-2102012-free-chained/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Rich</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FrEEday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Battlefield 3 Aftershock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Farmkill]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I didn't mean for this weeks list to be all about war and killing, I swear!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shooting and strategy seem to be the two key themes in this weeks FREEday. I honestly didn&#8217;t plan it that way, it just sort of happened. Although I suppose it&#8217;s not that bad. They are two incredibly popular kinds of games for iOS devices these days. Then again, just about anything that lends itself to quick bursts of playtime do quite well for themselves, too. No matter the intention, here&#8217;s a list of free games. Enjoy.</p>
<p><strong>Farmkill</strong> &#8211; Zombie survival games. Yessir. But before writing off <em>Farmkill</em> as just another shambler slaughter consider this: players can raise volatile (literally) animals to fight off the horde. In addition to the expected defenses and numerous firearms. I have to admit, it&#8217;s an interesting idea. Although now I keep thinking about chicken nuggets for some reason&#8230;<br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/481059077" title="Farmkill"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/481/481059077/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/481059077" title="Farmkill"><h2>Farmkill</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/481059077/go" title="Farmkill" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-05 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"> </p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 3: Aftershock</strong> &#8211; iOS users seem to enjoy multiplayer first-person shooters, so it shouldn&#8217;t be much of a surprise that EA decided to bring what is arguably their biggest FPS of 2011 to Apple devices. What <strong>does</strong> come as a surprise is that it&#8217;s a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter. Allow me to repeat that: it&#8217;s a free multiplayer first-person shooter derived from one of EA&#8217;s largest 2011 releases. Let the downloading commence.<br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/459158176" title="Battlefield 3™: Aftershock"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/459/459158176/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/459158176" title="Battlefield 3™: Aftershock"><h2>Battlefield 3™: Aftershock</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/459158176/go" title="Battlefield 3™: Aftershock" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><strong>Robot Troopers</strong> &#8211; <em>Robot Troopers</em> takes the idea of task-management and robots it up a notch. Or two. Players will be taking control of an assembly line, cranking out an army of autonomous forces while simultaneously training the new recruits. A robot foreman&#8217;s work is never done.<br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499471687" title="Robot Troopers"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/499/499471687/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499471687" title="Robot Troopers"><h2>Robot Troopers</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/499471687/go" title="Robot Troopers" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><strong>Suitor Shooter</strong> &#8211; Protect the princess from the unworthy while getting the prince(s) to the castle. In essence, players are bombarding a horde of &#8220;evil,&#8221; flower-toting fiends with delusions of dating from a dirigible. While not bombarding the good guys, of course. It&#8217;s an unorthodox approach to dating to be sure, but it sure makes for an interesting game.<br />
<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495832464" title="Suitor Shooter"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/495/495832464/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495832464" title="Suitor Shooter"><h2>Suitor Shooter</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/495832464/go" title="Suitor Shooter" target="_blank">FREE</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/459158176" target="_blank">Battlefield 3™: Aftershock</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/481059077" target="_blank">Farmkill</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/499471687" target="_blank">Robot Troopers</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/495832464" target="_blank">Suitor Shooter</a><br>
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		<title>Doodlecast Pro Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Caplan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[iPad Apps and Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPad Productivity]]></category>
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						<a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/doodlecast-pro-review/"><h2>Doodlecast Pro Review</h2></a>
			By <a href="http://www.148apps.com/author/lisa-caplan/" title="Posts by Lisa Caplan" rel="author">Lisa Caplan</a> on February 10th, 2012<br>
			Our Rating: <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /> :: SIMPLE BRILLIANCE<br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
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			<p>A simple recording tool with endless possibilities.</p>
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		<div style="padding: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;">Developer: <a href="http://www.zincroe.com/">Zinc Roe</a><br />
Price: $3.99<br />
Version: 1.1<br />
App Reviewed on: iPad 2</p>
<p>iOS Integration <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.25 out of 5 stars<br />
User Interface <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.5 out of 5 stars<br />
Re-use / Replay Value <strong>Rating:</strong> 4.25 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating:</strong> 4.33 out of 5 stars
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<p>The beauty of <em>Doodlecast Pro</em> is that while its applications are limitless, it&#8217;s so simple it almost defies description. At least beyond saying if one has a visual idea that needs recording and sharing get this app.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://148apps.com/app/469487373">Doodlecast</a>, </em>an educational and creative app for children, made its iOS debut last year. The idea behind it is to allow kids to draw and record themselves so they can watch their creative process played back to them. It also serves a learning aid when teaching little people how to write their letters and numbers. Zinc Roe took the concept and ran in a winning direction. The new pro version is a wonderful productivity app for all kinds of users.</p>
<p>Like its kid sister, <em>Doodlecast Pro</em> allows users to start with a blank sheet or simple templates like grids or comic panels, and using a basic but adequate set of standard digital painting tools record themselves creating, well, anything.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110754" title="IMG_4497" src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_4497-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>The app is not intended to serve as a teaching tool for artists, but as a teaching and communication tool for anyone. The process of creating a comic strip can be recorded, with audio, but so can a math lesson, driving directions, or a simple presentation for work.</p>
<p>To start, users just tap on &#8220;new doodlecast&#8221; from the homepage and an almost blank canvas appears. Up top are the recording and sharing tools in a tiny bar, and an equally unobtrusive horizontal bottom margin hosts the creative tools. They disappear when not in use and in recordings.</p>
<p>While there are instructions, anyone familiar with basic drawing apps will know what to do. Just in case, though: first, layout whatever is wanted as the opening frame, then tap on the record button and select either the brush, eraser or pointer tool. Speak naturally while working &#8211; the sound quality is quite good &#8211; while explaining an equation, describing a photograph or pointing your friends right to your door.</p>
<p><em><img style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110779" title="Pink Pump" src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Pink-Pump-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Doodlecast Pro</em> allows users to select any photo library image as a background and recording can be paused when a scene needs changing. Once saved, the video can be exported for further editing or incorporated into a larger project in <em>iMovie</em> or any video editor. Playback in-app is done with a tap, and the file can be compressed.</p>
<p>Sharing by email is easy and the app integrates with YouTube accounts for no-hassle direct uploading. I would like to see a few more actual drawing tools, but beyond that, the app&#8217;s functionality is limited only by one&#8217;s creativity. <em>Doodlecast Pro</em> is so simple and refined it&#8217;s a must-have for frequent presenters and educators and a creative way to explain and share images for anyone.</p>
<p><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="600" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsD5aCTvfGY" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></center><br />
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<br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/469486202" title="Doodlecast Pro"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/469/469486202/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/469486202" title="Doodlecast Pro"><h2>Doodlecast Pro</h2></a><br><B>iPad Only App</b> - Designed for the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/469486202/go" title="Doodlecast Pro" target="_blank">$3.99&nbsp;<del>$4.99</del></a><br><div style="text-decoration: none;"><span><B>Our Rating:</b> <img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/star.png" alt="&#9733;" border="0" /><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/plugins/star-rating-for-reviews/images/halfstar.png" alt="&frac12;" border="0" /> :: SIMPLE BRILLIANCE<br><a href="http://148apps.com/?p=110751" target="_blank">Read Our Full Review &gt;&gt;</a></span></div>Released: 2012-02-01 :: Category: Productivity</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"><B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/469487373" target="_blank">Doodlecast for Kids</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/469486202" target="_blank">Doodlecast Pro</a><br>
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		<title>Chillingo Introduces Two New Games: Diggin&#8217; Dogs and Bubble in Paradise</title>
		<link>http://www.148apps.com/news/chillingo-introduces-games-diggin-dogs-bubble-paradise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carter Dotson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bubble in Paradise]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chillingo has released two new games: Diggin' Dogs and Bubble in Paradise.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DigginDogs-200x300.png" alt="" title="DigginDogs" width="200" height="300" style="float: left; display: block; padding-right: 10px;" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110788" />Chillingo keeps digging through the App Store, with new games frequently bubbling up, and this week, their games are about both digging and bubbles!</p>
<p>First up is <em>Diggin&#8217; Dogs</em>, a game where three precocious puppies dig their way through levels, collecting coins and bones on their way to getting the golden treasure at the end of each level. Players use their finger to cut through the dirt, creating paths for the dogs to travel, swipe upward on the dogs to make them jump, and tilt left and right to move the dogs, as well as maneuver treasure. There are over 60 levels in this game for iPhone and iPod touch, available now.</p>
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<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/458585223" title="Diggin' Dogs"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/458/458585223/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/458585223" title="Diggin' Dogs"><h2>Diggin' Dogs</h2></a><br><B>iPhone App</b> - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/458585223/go" title="Diggin' Dogs" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br>Released: 2012-02-08 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
<p><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="600" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UcxfTcMUf7Y" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></center></p>
<p><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BubbleInParadise-200x300.png" alt="" title="BubbleInParadise" width="200" height="300" style="float: right; display: block; padding-left: 10px;" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-110787" />Next up is <em>Bubble in Paradise</em>, a word game where players try form words by popping bubbles that contain letters. The bubbles come in various sizes and point values, and they must be popped before the screen becomes overcrowded with bubbles and it&rsquo;s game over. The game comes with four modes: Normal, Blitz, Endless, and Battle, which is playable against an online opponent. The universal app is available for $0.99.</p>
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<p><br clear="all"><div style="line-height: 1.3em; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ef4723;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/484015589" title="Bubble in Paradise™"><img src="http://img.148apps.com/images/itms/484/484015589/icon100x100.png" border=0 width="100" height="100" style="float: left; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"/></a><div style="padding-left: 120px; padding-top: 5px;"><a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/484015589" title="Bubble in Paradise™"><h2>Bubble in Paradise™</h2></a><br><B>Universal App</b> - Designed for iPhone and iPad<br>
<B>Buy Now:</b> <a href="http://www.148apps.com/app/484015589/go" title="Bubble in Paradise™" target="_blank">$0.99</a><br>Released: 2011-12-09 :: Category: Games</div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><br clear="all"></p>
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<B>Apps mentioned in this post:</B> <a href="http://148apps.com/app/484015589" target="_blank">Bubble in Paradise™</a>, <a href="http://148apps.com/app/458585223" target="_blank">Diggin' Dogs</a><br>
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