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The best Powerpoint alternative for mobile

Posted by Jennifer Allen on December 2nd, 2015

PCs and Macs are great for productivity, but there comes a time when you can't be locked to your desk. What do you do if you need to create a presentation on the move?

Here are some ideal apps - including the best - to let you do exactly that on your mobile device.

The best

It’s the only app on the list that requires an initial payment, but you get what you pay for when it comes to Keynote,Apple’s own presentation app.

It has anintuitive interface, andoffers a set of stylish templates and themes, as well as options for adding text, images, charts, tables, and more.

You can easily save content to iCloud as well, and video mirroring lets you show off your hard work.

The rest

Microsoft’s offering is nearly as strong as Apple’s, but it requires an Office 365 subscription which restricts it a little.

There are plenty of ways to include images, tables, charts, and animations, and there's a built-in laser pointer which helps you highlight things.

Got an Apple Watch? You can use it to control your presentation too!

LinkedIn SlideShare, previously known as justSlideShare, brings a community feel to making presentations.

You can explore over 15 million presentations and info graphics, all created by other users and designed for iOS.

There are various topics to explore, plus you can check out top companies like Netflix and get presentation tips directly from them. It's great for inspiration.

Google Slides lets you easily create new slides, as well as edit existing ones, before saving them to Google Drive.

It’s simple to format text and shapes, amongst other things, so it takes mere seconds to formulate your presentation.

With PowerPoint file support, and automatic saving, you’re covered on all counts.

What apps do you recommend for creating and editing presentations? Let us know in the comments!

This Week at 148Apps: June 15-19, 2015

Posted by Chris Kirby on June 22nd, 2015

June's Journey Continues With 148Apps

How do you know what apps are worth your time and money? Just look to the review team at 148Apps. We sort through the chaos and find the apps you're looking for. The ones we love become Editor’s Choice, standing out above the many good apps and games with something just a little bit more to offer. Take a look at what we've been up to this week, and find even more in our Reviews Archive.


Hitman: Sniper

If you had to imagine what a sniper game on iOS would play like, Hitman: Sniper is almost exactly like what most would expect. It uses a first-person perspective, with players zooming in and out over an environment and taking out targets as necessary. Although much of Hitman: Sniper is very expected - and it has major-sounding drawbacks like only one level - there's so much more than meets the eye that makes it more than the sum of its parts.Just like other entries in the series, players step into the shoes of elite assassin Agent 47. Unlike other entries, Agent 47 isn't sneaking around environments, garroting people, and pushing them down elevator shafts. Instead, armed with a sniper rifle, he is tasked with taking out high-profile targets discreetly from a distance. --Campbell Bird


iSpring Present

iSpring Present makes quite a crucial misstep in its opening moments. It requires you to have an account for iSpring, but gives you no way of signing up other than to open your web browser and find the sign-up site yourself. Oops. Fortunately that’s the only real misstep for iSpring Present. It’s otherwise a fairly useful way of transferring content from your PC to your iPad, with the added bonus of some great PowerPoint support. That support means iSpring Present particularly lends itself to making your presentations easier. You can easily create a presentation on your PC then send it over to iSpring Present and still see all the relevant PowerPoint effects. That’s often a rare thing in such apps, but this one ensures you don’t miss out on anything. -Jennifer Allen


Peak

Brain training games are nothing new, but that doesn’t stop them from being oddly enticing. Everyone wants to feel good about themselves, right? Or feel as if they’re training themselves to be better at something. Peak captures that fairly well. You’ll need to subscribe for the full benefits, but even the free build will offer you some use.Each day, you’re given a few games to complete. These test various parts of your brain, such as your problem solving skills, language capabilities, or simply your ability to focus. They’re simple tests, only taking a couple of minutes to complete, but quite fun to do. Once you complete the session, Peak figures out where your strengths and weaknesses are, giving you a visual indication through a graph.--Jennifer Allen


FullContact

Contact lists are increasingly messy now that we’ve all had phones for years. FullContact aims to cure much of that problem by giving you a place to consolidate everything. By using it you can combine Google Contacts, iPhone Contacts, Facebook, and Twitter details. It’s quite good at what it does too, saving you some time.For the most part, by simply inputting your various log in details, FullContact will happily join the dots for you. Within a few seconds, you can check out photos of your contacts, alongside their contact details, and social networking presence. That’s particularly handy when your contacts are predominantly business related and you’re trying to keep track of who’s who.--Jennifer Allen


MagicMeasure

It takes a little bit of set up and a little tweaking, but MagicMeasure is actually a reasonable replacement for the humble tape measure. You’ll soon be able to measure all kinds of things reasonably quickly.The initial set up is what might put you off a little. Calibration is easy enough, with simple steps guiding you through the paces. It’s that first time of measuring something where you find yourself paying a lot of attention to what’s being asked of you and it still not feeling entirely intuitive. Stick with it though. Once you figure it out, MagicMeasure works quite well. --Jennifer Allen


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If you are looking for the best reviews of Android apps, just head right over to AndroidRundown. Here are just some of the reviews served up this week:


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House of Marley Chant Wireless Speaker

Yes, I admit The House of Marley intrigues me. Beyond the iconic name, the company makes some nice-looking accessories, and its commitment to use sustainable materials can only be lauded. It’s Chant Bluetooth Speaker looks to be an example of what House of Marley can bring to market, and we were quite willing to give it a try.It’s cute, but can’t be accused of looking trivial; it possesses a small cylindrical shape that almost makes it resemble a small candle jar. It has a hard cloth/denim-like material on the exterior, with cutouts at the bottom and a zipper at the top, plus a caribiner and Jamaican flag accents; this is indeed the cover (which is made out of natural materials and recycled goods), and inside, the smooth, bamboo-trimmed main speaker sits. The main grill is at the top, with two smaller ones towards the bottom. There’s an on switch and LED at the top, and mini USB charging port, microphone and 3.55 mm plugin port. On its own, it looks okay, but when paired with the zip-up case — as it is meant to be — it looks a bit more defined. Officially, it is 5.9 x 4.4 x 4.4 inches and about 1 lb.--Tre Lawrence


Dude Perfect 2

To understand Dude Perfect 2, one almost has to be acquainted with the source franchise, which is based upon a group of friends doing trick shots and other guy things that make the rest of us jealous. If this game is a cute way to get us to live out that life just a little bit, we are grateful.The game is zany in appearance, featuring a vivid use of color on an eye-catching template. The animations are fairly smooth, and off the bat, the design evokes a sense of playfulness. When it comes to the gameplay, the first series gives an idea of just what the player is looking to accomplish: making basketball shots. At first, it’s easy; to make a shot, the player manipulates a shot and distance meter to get the right balance and get the ball in the ball in the hoop. The less balls one uses, the better, and success yields points and cash. At the end of a series, a three-star system rates one’s performance.--Tre Lawrence


Misfit Shine

Misfit blazed on the scene with an interesting concept: ultra useful fitness trackers that dare to look snazzy. Since then, we’ve seen other products and accessories land on the market.Its latest endeavor underscores the company’s commitment to the health of the planet in addition to individual people; as we noted a short while go, the special edition EKOCYCLE set is one borne out of a recycling-minded collaboration with will.I.am and the Coca-Cola company, and brings a unique wrist strap to go with a limited edition black Shine tracker.--Tre Lawrence

All this, plus E3 previews, news, game guides and even more reviews than we can share here!

iSpring Present Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on June 18th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: CONVENIENT SHARING
iSpring Present is a simple to use method for sharing presentations.
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HowToFormat Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on February 25th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: USEFUL TIPS
Making a presentation and want to get it just right? HowToFormat teaches you how through some bullet point style tips and tricks.
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PromptSmart Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on August 19th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: SNAPPY SPEECHGIVING
Offering you a teleprompter in your pocket, PromptSmart is immensely helpful for those who do public speaking.
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Flowboard Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 29th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: CREATIVE
Making it simple to create attractive photo albums, guides and portfolios, Flowboard is a fun and practical app to try.
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Doodlecast Pro Review

By Lisa Caplan on February 10th, 2012
A simple recording tool with endless possibilities.
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Keynote Review

+ Universal & Apple Watch App - Designed for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
By Kyle Flanigan on September 1st, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarstarstar :: SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
Keynote is Apple's presentation software, part of the iWork suite.
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