Apps

Summarise – Talking Alarm Clock is like having a personal assistant wake you up

There is a number of different alarm clock apps available in the App Store. If you have trouble getting out of bed, you can ask Carrot to wake you up. If you prefer a lighter touch, Rise is a bit mellower.

Summarise – Talking Alarm Clock is an alarm clock that wakes you up with the news, a list of emails, your day's schedule, and more. In addition to showing you what is in store for you today, Summarise uses Siri's voice to read to you, too.

Kayos review: fly across a dangerous minimalistic landscape at the speed of sound

When I first came across Kayos, I was mostly interested in its visual aesthetic. I knew nothing about the gameplay, but assumed it was a puzzle game based on the simplistic look and various shapes.

It turns out the game is very much a traditional arcade style reflex game with a minimalist appeal. It just goes to show that looks aren't everything. We've got a hands-on game review of Kayos for you today. Enjoy.

‘Toca Nature’ goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

Apple has just named “Toca Nature” its App of the Week for this week. This means that from now through next Thursday, you’ll be able to download the award-winning education software for both iPhone and iPad for free—a great savings of $2.99.

Geared towards kids, Toca Nature allows you to shape nature and watch it develop. Want to grow your own forest? Go for it. Want to create a mountain range and enjoy the view? You got it. Plants, animals, landscapes and more are at your disposal.

Flickr 4.0: auto-upload is back, revamped UI, new filters, Instagram sharing and more

Yahoo-owned Flickr has refreshed its iPhone application this morning with a number of significant changes, most notably redesigning the user interface for easier navigation and bringing back the auto-upload feature (originally added in 2013, but subsequently removed).

The app also brings out a brand new Camera Roll section which looks a lot like the iOS Camera Roll. Coupled with one terabyte of free storage for your photo and video uploads, the new Flickr 4.0 for iOS is a worthy alternative to Apple's stock Photos + iCloud Photo Library combo.

Fusion – HDR Camera review: get quality shots with little effort

There are dozens of camera apps out there that promise SLR quality results, but I’ve realized that many of them don’t offer a whole lot more than what the iPhone’s stock camera app can do.

Fusion – HDR Camera actually provides something special that gives your pictures an additional boost of depth without you needing to do much of anything at all. Today, we’ve got an app review of Fusion – HDR Camera for your reading pleasure.

Pixelmator for iPhone coming soon, iPad version goes half price

Pixelmator, arguably the most popular alternative to Adobe's Photoshop available on the Apple platform, is “coming soon” to the iPhone, its developer has confirmed in a blog post published today. In addition, the iPad edition of Pixelmator is on sale and can be grabbed now with a cool fifty percent discount for just $4.99. As it'll soon be a universal app for the iPhone and iPad, now's the time to grab the iPad edition and upgrade later to Pixelmator for iPhone at no additional cost.

Lifeline… is a fun interactive game you can play on your iPhone or Apple Watch

The longer Apple Watch exists, the more companion apps will become available. Many apps are simply notification related, which will help you stay connected with your iPhone, even while it stays in your pocket.

Lifeline… is a text-based game where players interact with a stranded space traveler. Playing it on Apple Watch will make you feel like you are living in some kind of sci-fi future in the past, like Lost in Space.

2 ways to rearrange apps on Apple Watch Home Screen

Apps screen on Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch features a Home Screen that significantly differs from the Home Screen on your iPhone or iPad. The icon layout is a big departure from what you’re used to on your iPhone, and while some may like it, others may think it looks a bit messy. Thankfully, apps can be rearranged per your liking, and we’ll show you how.

You can now check in to places from your wrist with Swarm for Apple Watch

Swarm, Foursquare's dedicated location check-in application for the iPhone, received a nice little update Monday, adding the Apple Watch component which allows you to easily check in to places and see who’s nearby.

This is especially handy considering that Foursquare's main iPhone and Apple Watch app lacks this functionality as it's now focused on finding places to eat, drink and visit.

Classic Notes 2007 brings back the pre-iOS 7 design of the stock Notes app

When iOS 7 dropped, many graphic designers and fans of minimalism were overjoyed at the new, flat look of our iPhones and iPads. However, not everyone was happy. In fact, some argued that the skeuomorphism of pre-iOS 7 is what made Apple stand out from the rest with a design that bucked the trend of bright colors.

Classic Notes 2007 suggests that, maybe faux realism in digital design isn’t as bad as you remember it. This throwback app returns to form, bringing you a vision from your past.

Discover O review: a minimalist game that will keep you coming back for more

Thanks to the Internet, anyone can virtually travel the globe by browsing pictures of destination spots and reading travel blogs. But, how would you like to see the world through a minimalist’s eyes?

Discover O is a simple reflex game that tests your reaction time and takes you around the world with a minimal graphic design so you can appreciate the simpler things in life. We’ve got a full game review of Discover O for you below.