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Emily is a freelance writer who loves discovering new apps whenever she can pry the iPad away from her children or husband. You can contact her via Twitter: @whatwentwrite

PadGadget Weekly App Series — Apps for Runners and Cyclists

By | August 6, 2012 | No comment yet
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For today’s Weekly App Series we’ve found great apps to add to your iPad collection. We have included seven essential apps for cyclists and runners in this week’s bundle. Our editorial team goes through the data, picks the best and most interesting apps and then brings them to you on a regular basis.

We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great apps and we’ll continue to look for the best apps on a weekly basis. Be sure to check them out because these apps might just be what you’re looking for.

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Kids Learn Their Letters with Cartoon ABC — iPad App Review

By | August 3, 2012 | No comment yet
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Cartoon ABC joins the ever-growing field of apps that help children learn their ABCs.

This universal app from Kids Academy modernized the timeless practice of learning letters through colorful digital cards that include enough interactivity to keep kids interested. It isn’t so busy, however, that kids will lose sight of the app’s main goal, which is to teach them to recognize letters by their shape and sound.
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Monsters vs Superheroes Comic Book Maker HD — iPad App Review

By | August 2, 2012 | No comment yet
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As if in answer to children (admittedly mostly boys) who cried, “What? Another princess app?!” the creative team at Duck Duck Moose released Monsters vs Superheroes Comic Book Maker HD. Much like Princess Fairy Tale Maker (Padgadget = 4.5 stars), Monsters vs Superheroes lets a pre-schooler record his own voice, bringing the app’s many colorful characters to life.

Whether a child wants to grow up to be the next Chris Ware or is just obsessed with “good guys and bad guys,” Monsters vs Superheroes lets him create as he plays.

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Top 5 iPad Music Discovery Apps for the Curious Audiophile

By | August 2, 2012 | 1 comment
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The iPad is, unquestionably, a boon to music lovers. While there are countless ways to enjoy tunes on your tablet, including simply playing uploaded songs through Apple’s Music app, streaming radio, and all-you-can-listen subscription services, we’ve highlighted a few apps that will help curious listeners find a continuous stream of go-to tunes.

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Crimson Chronicles Book App for iPad — An Approved Kickstarter Project

By | August 1, 2012 | No comment yet
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A rock history aficionado can find a number of solid apps (general and specific), to feed his ceaseless hunger for the skinny on his musical idols. A new Kickstarter project now gives backers the chance to go behind-the-scenes. One pledge tier even lets fans contribute to the e-book.

While they weren’t hit makers in their heyday, King Crimson still commands a devoted league of gentlemen followers (and some ladies too, of course). King Crimson bassist Tony Levin had long been an avid photographer, and thus an unofficial tour diariast, having released two books documenting his time on the road with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. Levin, a lifelong musician, now in his 7th decade of life, is bringing his photos to the iPad through a Kickstarter project called Crimson Chronicles.

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From Mocktails to Top-shelf Liquor: Top 5 Specialty Drink Apps for iPad

By | July 31, 2012 | No comment yet
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It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Summer is also the time many iPad owners search out just the right drink recipe to enjoy every moment that remains of this beautiful time of year.

Whether you’re craving a fresh juice, a smoothie, or something with a little more kick, we’ve found four apps and one iBook that will help you make a drink that’s memorable and delicious.

Not only will these apps help you find the perfect drink, some also offer advice about choosing proper barware and blenders.

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Great British Chefs Returns with Summertime HD — iPad App Review

By | July 27, 2012 | No comment yet
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Last summer we raved about Great British Chefs — Recipes HD. Now the franchise returns with another win, Summertime HD, which promises to help the home chef cook make the most of fresh seasonal ingredients, and elevate her cuisine with tips from some of the UK’s top culinary talent.

This handsome app isn’t just going to put food on your plate either. It’s also going to help feed the less fortunate. Great British Chefs will “donate all proceeds, less VAT and any commissions payable, equating to a minimum donation of £1.20 from the sale of each ‘Summertime’ app to Action Against Hunger.”
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Chatting with Medal-worthy British iPad App Developers

By | July 26, 2012 | No comment yet
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Putting on the Olympics gives the host country a chance to strut. While strutting (think Bart Simpson as Danny Zuko) couldn’t be farther from Britain’s modest, understated grace, we thought we’d give a few of our favorite British iOS app developers Touch Press, Nosy Crow, hedgehog lab, and KeyStageFun a chance to share their plans for the London Games, their thoughts on British app aesthetics, and even which other developers they most admire.
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Charge an iPad (and more!) with POP — An Approved Kickstarter Project

By | July 25, 2012 | No comment yet
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POP — a portable, recharging station for the iPad and other mobile devices, is the newest Kickstarter project to try and ensure your iPad doesn’t run out of juice. Creator James Siminoff of Einstein Junior Design Laboratory was inspired to create POP after his family had trouble keeping their various devices charged up while they lounged poolside.

At 6.45” tall by 5.00” inches wide, weighing about 3 1/2 pounds, POP isn’t exactly tiny — but it will take up less room in a suitcase than a tangle of various charging cords would.

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Reuters Olympics London 2012 Brings Home the Gold via iPad

By | July 24, 2012 | No comment yet
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As anticipation builds for the 2012 London Olympics, fans of the games must try Reuters Olympics London 2012. This universal, photo-centric app is also free. Go download it right now. We’ll wait for you.

Now that you’ve installed the app, we can move along. Whether you plan to watch the games on a big screen TV or iPad — or are lucky enough to be going to the competition in person — this informative and entertaining app will enhance your Olympic experience.

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