It’s time again for another Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have a generative art app for making cool backgrounds, an AI-run photo editor, and a Reddit client for sports fans. And as always, we’ve picked a fun new game to check out.
Effekt | HD Art Creator
Effekt is a generative art app that enables you to create beautiful Lock Screen and desktop backgrounds without any real artistic talent. There are unlimited combinations of colors and patterns, and you can export your work as a Live Wallpaper or 8K image.
Lensto: AutoBackground Changer
Lensto is a photo editor that allows you to remove or change the backgrounds of your photos using AI. There are obviously a ton of apps out there that do this, but this one features 60+ color filters and effects, including Cartoonify and Kaleidoscope, and a host of other customization options.
Sideline: Live Game Threads
This is a pretty cool idea. Sideline is a supercharged Reddit client for sports fans. The app has launched with a focus on basketball, but plans to expand to other major sports, including football/soccer. You get live in-game threads, real-time stats and scores, trending news, highlights and more. No ads!
Starry Strike
If you’re looking for a fun new game to check out this weekend, take a peek at Starry Strike. It’s a sci-fi-themed, 2D shooter in which you, a Space Defender, must protector your planet from the Evil Space Penguins. There are unique stages and end-of-level bosses, online co-play, and more.
App-related news from this week
- Netflix for Apple TV now uses the native tvOS 15 video player
- TikTok is testing private comment dislikes to help keep the comments relevant
- Google quietly launches its Switch to Android app on the App Store
- Use Beats on Android? Check out these two new features!
- iMovie 3.0 promises to boost your video storytelling with pre-made templates, Magic Movie and other new features
- Mac Photoshop alternative Pixelmator Pro picks up color adjustments, effects layers, scrubby zoom and other new features