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iOS App Review – Friendly for FaceBook

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 | Author: OWC Chris S.

It’s been quite a while since we’ve had an iOS app review for you, but with all the exciting goings-on here at OWC, it’s been kind of tough to get the crew together so we could all contribute. At the same time, we all had fun doing this, and wanted it to continue.

As a result, we’re going to try and resurrect this feature, just with a slightly different format: only one of us is going to review an app at any given time, and the apps themselves won’t necessarily have to be free (though, ultimately, that’s still our goal). Of course, we’ll be counting on you, valued readers, to chime in on these apps, too. After all, more feedback eventually leads to better apps overall. :-D

So… without further ado, let’s take a look at Friendly for Facebook by Oecoway Inc.

App Store Description

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Facebook for your iPad – FEATURED in Apple’s TOP 10 iPad Apps of 2010

An amazing Facebook experience, designed just for iPad ★★★★★

  • Swipe through Facebook photos full screen
  • Chat with your online friends
  • Upload photos from your iPad
  • Edit photos, add fun effects, change your profile picture
  • Get friends birthday notifications
  • Easy switch between multiple Facebook accounts
  • Secure your Facebook Account with a PIN Code access
  • Customize colors and fonts to your liking

Notes:

  • Facebook® and the Facebook logo are trademarks of Facebook Inc.
  • Friendly is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Facebook

OWC Chris’s Review

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iTunes App Store Approaching 10 Billion

Saturday, January 15th, 2011 | Author: OWC Chris S.

Ten billion apps can’t be wrong—and if you’re the lucky soul who downloads the ten-billionth app from the App store, it could be very, very right! That fortunate iPhone, iPod or iPad user will win an iTunes gift card worth US$10,000! Never has downloading Angry Birds seemed so lucrative!

At the current rate, we should reach that mark some time over the middle of next week. However, downloads could speed up at any time, which means that 10 billion app barrier could be reached well before then.

While we’re not 100% on whether free downloads count towards the total or not, there’s nothing in the official rules that would suggest that it has to be a paid app. If that’s the case, then OWC is there for you – we’ve got a nice list of free apps that we’ve reviewed over the past year

That way, even if you didn’t win, you can at least be sure you got a good app out of the deal!

iOS App Review: Word Lens

Friday, December 17th, 2010 | Author: OWC Michael and OWC Mike H.

It’s been a while since we’ve visited the iOS app review on the OWC Blog, but honestly this one got many of us excited and we just couldn’t keep it to ourselves.

App Store Description

Instantly translate printed words from one language to another with your built-in video camera, in real time! Use Word Lens on vacation, business travel, and just for fun.

Language pairs currently available with in-app purchase:
- Spanish to English (Launch Sale: 50% Off – expires Dec 31)
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iOS Free App Review: NASA App

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S., OWC Michael, and OWC Mike H.

Every week, the OWC Blog Staff pick a free iOS app to try out and review. This week, we’re taking a look at the NASA App from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

App Store Description

The first official NASA App invites you to discover a wealth of NASA information right on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

The NASA App collects, customizes and delivers an extensive selection of dynamically updated information, images and videos from various online NASA sources in a convenient mobile package. Come explore with us.

FEATURES:

• NASA Mission Information
• Launch Information & Countdown clocks
• Sighting Opportunities (Visible Passes for the ISS and Shuttle)
• Mission Orbit Trackers
• NASA Image of the Day
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• NASAImages.org collection of images
• NASA Videos
• NASA Twitter Feeds/Mission Updates
• Facebook® Connect for easy sharing
• Integrated Twitter™ client

– WiFi, 3G or Edge network connection required. –

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Is your iPhone 4 losing its signal? There’s an app for that.

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S.

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a bit of a stir regarding some signal loss on the iPhone 4 when it’s held a certain way. At their press conference last week, Apple said to would be offering free bumpers or cases to all iPhone 4 users. Those who sprung for the bumper in the first place would be refunded the cost.

Well, Apple has already started the refunding, and has now rolled out the “iPhone 4 Case Program” app to make getting a case or bumper even easier for iPhone 4 users.

All you need to do is download the app, fill out the information, and send your order off to Apple who will ship your case/bumper out to you.

Of course, while you’re waiting for your free case or bumper to arrive, you may want to check out all the free iOS apps the OWC Blog staff has reviewed over the last few months. There’s bound to be one in there you may like.

iOS Free App Review: LeechTunes Lite

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S. and OWC Michael

Each Week, the OWC Blog Staff picks a free iOS application to review. This week, we take a look at LeechTunes Lite by Leechbite Apps.

App Store Description

Free your tunes with LeechTunes. Now you can listen to your music with great ease and style. LeechTunes features easy gesture controls in a skinned interface that shouts out your personality.

LeechTunes is perfect for in-car use for safer music control. No need to look away from the road while changing track & adjusting volume. Also great while doing other tasks like jogging and working-out.

Features:

  • Gesture controls for basic iPod functions.
  • Portrait and Landscape layouts.
  • 9 built-in skins/themes.
  • Auto-lock disable function with paused music override.
  • Time display.

Controls:

  • Tap: Play/Pause music
  • Left/Right Swipe: Previous/Next track
  • Up/Down Swipe: Volume control
  • Double-Tap: Toggle Shuffle Mode
  • Triple-Tap: Toggle Repeat Mode
  • 2-Finger Tap: Play All Media

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iOS Free App Review: Max Injury Lite

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S., OWC Michael, and OWC Grant

Each week the OWC Blog Staff picks a free iOS application to review. This week, we’re taking a look at Max Injury Lite from Box Shaped Games.

App Store Description

Max Injury is a simple and addictive game everyone can enjoy!

Meet Max, the state of the art Crash Test Dummy. Equipped with the latest in ultra-sensitive impact sensors, he is the ultimate tool for physical Punishment. Push, pull, fling, and throw Max in 16 exciting, mayhem filled levels that are guaranteed to never play the same way twice!

The harder Max hits, the the higher your score. The more objects Max hits, the higher you score. You get the idea.

Put Max to the ultimate test and rack up those damage points and compare your score with testers all around the world!

The game features:

  • Advanced 3D Physics system gives Max the most realistic ragdoll motion.
  • Elaborate injury score keeping and bonus system makes Max Injury fun and addictive.
  • Multiple costumes to dress Max in!
  • 16 Levels of addictive mayhem!
  • Paste Photo of your friends onto Max’s face + Save the screen!
  • Online Global Hi-Score. Can you be the world’s toughest tester?
  • OpenFeint Support

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iPod Touch/iPhone App Review: iOS 4

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S. and OWC Michael

Most weeks, the OWC Blog Staff picks a particular free application to review. However, this week, we went with something else that’s free to install on your iPhone or iPod Touch – iOS 4, the Operating System that comes with the iPhone 4 is also available for previous model iPhones and iPod Touch.

Description

With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, iOS — Apple’s mobile operating system — is the foundation of iPhone. And even as other phones try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS 4 keep it years ahead of the competition.

Elegant and intuitive interface.

The first time you pick up an iPhone, you know how to use it. That’s because the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface in iOS was designed for the most natural pointing device ever: your finger. So whether you’re using one of the built-in apps or one of the over 200,000 apps and games available from the App Store, you control everything with a tap, drag, swipe, pinch, flick, or twist of your fingers. Even tasks that might seem complicated — such as starting a FaceTime call or editing a video with iMovie — are simple, easy, and fun.

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