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Oregon Trail turns out to be a long, boring journey

If you have fond memories of playing the educational game "The Oregon Trail" in elementary school, you should download the free lite offering for kicks. Don't waste your money on the $4.99 edition. Computer class was probably my favorite part of elementary school. And the only thing I remembe ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 11:36am

Los Angeles Times app is cool and casual, if not fully complete

If you dig the California lifestyle, the Los Angeles Times iPhone app is perfect for you. The app has a cool and casual design, while still delivering the hard-edged news that comes pouring out of Southern California on a daily basis. The home page of the app includes two sliding screens. The ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 11:30am

Straighten your pictures with iHandy Level Free

You’ll no longer have to squint at a framed picture hanging on the wall and wonder if it's level as long as you have your iPhone. The ingenious iHandy Level Free turns your phone or an iPod Touch into a household tool to keep your frames straight. The iHandy Level is a free offshoot of the $1 ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 11:14am

Find A Restaurant app won’t satisfy hunger

Everyone has to eat, and having restaurant finder on your iPhone can be a valuable tool when choosing a dining destination. So, I’ll cut to the chase: There is absolutely no reason to spend 99 cents on iApp Ventures’ app Find A Restaurant. The app is good in theory. Choose from one of 2 ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 11:07am

Anatomy Quiz flexes your brain

Anatomy Quiz is for folks who look puzzled if someone asks to point out their ulna. Each question in the very visual Anatomy Quiz highlights part of the human body and offers four choices for its name. You are awarded three points for the correct answer the first time, two for a second guess and no ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 11:01am

The cinematic Hero of Sparta fails to impress

Hero of Sparta is a hack-and-slash style game that has some of the best graphics I’ve seen for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Indeed, the graphics rival those found on the bigger game consoles. When the game starts, we see a Spartan soldier running in the ruins of his land and cutting down foes w ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 10:57am

ColorSplash creates new image of your photos

For photographers, ColorSplash is a specialized app that’s like having a little Photoshop in your pocket. The app allows you to de-saturate a photo (turn to gray scale) and then add touches of the original color back to create a dramatic display, all from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Your friend ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 10:52am

101+ PhotoEffects has great variety for photo editing on-the-go

For a smart-phone photo editor, 101+ PhotoEffects is pretty fantastic. The app offers a variety of filters as well as the ability to brighten, crop, rotate and flip images. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the number of choices at first, but the preview feature alleviates that feeling with a ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 10:47am

Free version of iSwap Faces Lite not worth the download

In a poorly executed free version of an app, Black Frog Industries really missed the boat with it's iSwap Faces Lite. I was disappointed with this version for several reasons: the app creates an ugly iSwap Faces Lite logo watermark over your photo, you can’t save the photo once you’re do ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 10:39am

What’s Your Life Worth helps you get your life on track

If you're obsessed with your future, you'll want to download What’s Your Life Worth. This realistic app puts everyday things into perspective, and oddly enough, acts as a motivational tool. After answering several questions regarding age, education and hobbies, you will have an estimate of yo ... Full Article »

August 28, 2009 10:34am


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