Security firm Lookout has been among the foremost in enhancing mobile security to the general consumer, with its apps highly regarded by those who use them. Given how frequently mobile devices are targeted by unwanted intruders nowadays, the company has added a new Theft Alerts system, and whilst similar apps offer features to help users recover a lost or stolen device, Lookout's new implementation is both pro-active and effective in how it goes about its business.
Just lately, developers have been tripping over one another to offer the best discounts on some great apps, and here, we've done our level best to share them with you guys. We've seen some incredible savings over the past few weeks, with some particularly costly apps having gone free for a very limited time, and now, an app usually costing $49.99 has just shaken off its price tag. It's a must-download for any respectable music fan, and if you count yourself as one of those, be sure to catch the important details below!
Watch Dogs was one of the games that everyone latched onto when the next generation of game consoles were announced, and with good reason - it looked awesome. Now that the game is upon us, Ubisoft has released a companion app for iOS and Android that aims to make gamers feel part of the universe, even if they don't actually own a copy of Watch Dogs.
The App Store is continually inundated with new photo and video-related apps for wannabe photographers and videographers to sink their teeth into, and although each and every one purports to greatly enhance the point-and-shoot credentials of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, it's fair to say that you have to put in work to find the real gems. The app we're featuring today is somewhat unique in what it attempts to do, and by helping you find the perfect shot by scanning your short clips, will perceivably save you some time when trying to achieve the elusive Kodak Moment.
Apple's stock Contacts app on iOS may be functional, but it's not exactly the most interesting apps around. Sure, you can find who you need and then call, text or email them with the minimum of fuss, but it's not really as exciting to use as some of the other solutions out there. If you're someone who lives in the Contacts app, then it can get pretty boring, pretty quickly.
Let's make no bones about it - the iOS app badge icons are fairly ugly. When they start to build up, they leave unsightly blemishes that distract the pleasant aesthetic tweaks that Apple made with iOS 7, and in all honesty, the Cupertino company really ought to have replaced them with something a tad more forward-thinking by now. A new tweak offers a quite sublime alternative to badges, replacing them with a simple, unassuming glow that tells you when a notification has arrived or when an app is running, and it's easily one of our favorite tweaks on iOS 7 so far.
Codemasters has many a Formula 1 game under its belt, and as a long time fan of both the company and the sport, I can vouch for the fact that most of them have been pretty darned awesome. But having churned out so many titles boasting cutting-edge graphics, realistic game play and very plausible simulation of the many great tracks across the world, the game maker has now come through with a spot of arcade fare in the image of SEGA All-Star Racing and Mario Kart. The animated experience is all about non-stop, unadulterated fun, and if you're a sucker for this kind of thing, then check the details after the break!
Earlier on this month, Riley Testut - lead developer of the popular, jailbreak-free GBA4iOS emulator - announced via Twitter that he had taken the emulator after a DMCA complaint from Nintendo. At the time, Testut removed download links as well as the GitHub page, but also, hinted that it perhaps wasn't the end of the road. Clearly, he was already making moves to reinstate GBA4iOS, and having apparently modified the emulator in compliance with Nintendo's quibbles, those interested in playing old Game Boy Advance titles can dive right in once more.
As well as the many great freebies and savings offered by developers for apps and games, Apple's own App of the Week selection means that awesome titles can be snapped up completely free of charge. This week, the deal is perhaps as good as it has ever been, with a total saving of around $20 on this week's AotW, and if you're a big sports fan, you won't want to miss out, so check the details and download links below!
If there's one thing that the App Store has done, it's own the door to all kinds of strange apps and games. Some have turned out to be real jewels, while others have simply fallen by the wayside after being found out to be a little too odd for their own good. We've not at all sure which side of that very thin fence this game will fall, but we think we might have an idea.
