6 Essential iPad Apps you can’t miss
Although most people think about technology in terms of devices and gadgets, software is as important as hardware. That’s why, some months after the release of Apple’s iPad, I felt it was about time to review some of the applications available for this device. Obviously, the best iPad apps offer is far too huge to review in this post, which leads me to point out only those programs I feel as indispensable. Without further protocol, here’s my humble list:
1- TweetDeck
The must-have app for all of you, Twitter lovers. Tweet and follow your friends anywhereyou go. Manage all your Twitter accounts. Navigate through gestures and enjoy web contents in landscape and portrait mode. Learn where your friends are located, thanks to geolocalization technology. TweetDeck is the best tool for your Twitter-related activities.
2- Kindle
If you’re a big literature enthusiastic, you shouldn’t miss Kindle. This program lets you enjoy your e-books as if they were actual books (a great effect achieved by giving the pages the same appearance as the paper ones). Fully customizable, it allows you to make notes and commentaries and even to highlight your favorite quotes and sentences. Kindle for iPad even provides you with valuable information about your texts (summaries, characters, etc.), via Shelfari.com. Don’t know a word’s meaning? Look it up on Wikipedia and Google, thanks to Kindle!
3- IMDb Movies & TV
Refer to Wikipedia quickly and effortlessly! Wikipanion gives you the opportunity to surf the contents from the world renowned encyclopedia from the comfort of your own iPad. Bookmark texts (or specific parts of them), enjoy audio content and save images to your Photo library. Search unknown terms on Wiktionary without leaving the displayed page. Wikipanion is the perfect ally for the curious mind.Everything you always wanted to know about TV and cinema (and were too afraid to ask) is available through this great application. Learn all the details of your favorite movies and TV shows: cast of characters, popular movies, trailers, reviews, quotes, trivias and all of IMDb content is waiting for you. Explore best and worst movie charts and participate in the users’ community. IMDb Movies & TV for iPad is the best source for information on audiovisual content.
Having trouble in remembering your appointments and events? Suffer no more! Evernote is the ideal application to remind you all the important ideas and commitments you keep forgetting. Save your notes as text, audio and image files and mark them as favorite for easy access. You won’t let another idea slip your mind with Evernote.
4- Adobe Ideas
Since we’re talking about saving ideas, this application is the one you need for getting the job done. Whether you are a professional designer, a sketch artist or you simply like drawing, you can draw your ideas easily with all the tools provided by Adobe Ideas. The app packs an interesting number of instruments for vector-drawing, a great variety of brushes, a huge canvas and all you need to express yourself graphically.
5- Pages
Pages puts all the power of a texts processor in your own hands. Write your contents, apply format, insert images and graphs and do everything you normally do in your usual text application. Everything in its interface is moved by your very own fingers, which turns the writing process into and easy and fun activity.
6- Fieldrunners
Everybody needs some spare time, so why not use yours to enjoy this strategy game?Deploy your towers and defend your land from the incoming enemy armies. Colorful, challenging and highly addictive, Fieldrunners is the game you want when trying to relax.
Do you think something’s missing from the list? Well, you’re probably right. There are plenty of iPad apps for everybody to enjoy and if you believe there’s a program nobody can live without, please let us know!
iPad 3 rumors: Apple won’t release iPad 3 in 2011
Apple is constantly generating innovations and that makes the people to keep always wondering what is coming next. In this case, there are some rumors about the following step they are going to make in the tablets field. How would it be like? Is it going to be called iPad 3?
Last month I’ve writed about when will the new iphone come out. In this case, there is less than a little information about this on the Internet but there are already many expectations between the users. What is said is that the main characteristic of this device is that it is going to have an HD screen and resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, becoming the first High Definition portable device ever created. Some of the uses that it might have are related to the designers and other professionals of the field, because it is likely capable torun programs like Final Cut or Aperture.Some other features that have been mentioned include retina display, flash, HDMI output, SD slot, and theoperating system iOS 5. It is even said that it wouldn’t be iPad 3 but something like “iPad 2 Plus” or “iPad HD“, because the iPad 2 was released on March 2011 and they do not want it to look outdated too soon.
Of course, these are only rumors now, and we probably have to wait to see what it is true and what is not. Nevertheless, it seems to be closer than we can imagine.
Top 10 Free Games for iPad (and iPod Touch/iPhone)
A long time ago we’ve talked about the best web browsers for iPad. Today we’ve decided to make something a little bit funnier and we’ll make a review about the top 10 free games for iPad. These free apps are compatible with iPhone and iPod devices as well, and you can download them for free in the iTunes Store.
As you may notice, most of the applications are games. Some of them are highly entertained that will assure you many hours of fun. So, if you want to save time by looking for the best ipad apps, this top-ten list will be quite helpful:
1- ICEE Maker
For those days when the temperature rises and you dream about the ideal ice cream, decorated as your will, ICEE maker will please you while you have a lot of fun!
2- Gravity Guy
In this cool game, there’s an amazing world where there’s no gravity, an unusual heroe was held prisoner, to escape, he started running for his life flipping gravity. He can’t stop so he must run until he gain his freedom!
3- Racing Penguin
Slide down through the Antarctica and challenge your iPhone gyroscope by doing amazing moves while you accomplish its different worlds and levels. Racing Penguinis one of the coolest free iphone games, ever!
4- Backbreaker 2: Vengeance
If you are a gaming addicted, I guess that you have already tested Backbreaker 1. Well know, this powerful football game comes completely redesigned, with totally new graphics and several improvements such as new moves, a new enhanced showboating and obstacles.
5- Shark Fingers! 3D Interactive Aquarium
This a portable and interactive aquarium where you can watch some real 3d sharks that will swim directly to your finger once you touch the screen. Quite addicted, quite recommended.
6- CityVille Hometown
Have you ever dreamed to be the major of a large city? Well, CityVille Hometown for mobile makes it possible. Build and destroy at your will, grow your economy and attract new residents. Everything is possible with CityVille!
7- Cars 2 Lite
Get a taste of Cars 2 with this Lite version. You will be able to play 3 levels and also you can enjoy multimedia contents, specially released for iPhone/iPod.
8- Angry Birds Rio Free
You can’t miss the chance of playing the new release of the classic Angry birds game. Now the original characters were taken to Rio de Janeiro, where you must rescue all the birds that were kidnapped.
9- Virtual Table Tennis™ Pro
This Virtual Table Tennis pro version can be found for free. Play like a professional and challenge your multiple opponents to master this popular and entertained sport.
10- Spray Can 3
Spray can is an amazing game where you will be able to design and create your own graffiti by implementing the different tools that are presented. Start painting, upload your creation and become one of the top ranked spray painters around the world.
