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Wacky App Wednesday: Smash Your Problems Away with Smash Dude

smashdudeWelcome to another edition of Wacky App Wednesday, where I share some of the craziest, wackiest, and most awesome apps in the App Store. Last week I shared the super silly interactive music app Cat Piano, and this week, I have a little something for those of you who are stressed out and looking for a bit of good old fashioned smashing fun.

Smash Dude is designed as a mindless stress relieving activity, where you beat up a sackman with a wide variety of weapons, from lightning bolts and fire to nail guns and paintball guns. It’s not all violent though – you can also give Smash Dude tickles and kisses.

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Apple Planning to Triple its Reseller Presence in India, Adding 200 Stores by 2015

indiaistoreAccording to The Economic Times, Apple is planning to triple the number of reseller stores that it has in India, reaching 200 by 2015. Apple is not able to open its own retail stores within the country due to restrictions that state that single-brand stores must source at least 30 percent of their products within the country.

The news comes from three of Apple’s current franchisees, who have said that Apple asked them to scale up operations in the country in order to facilitate rapid growth. Apple has said that it plans to grow “aggressively” in India.

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PadGadget’s DIY iPad Project Spotlight: Touch Screen Gloves

DIY Touch Screen GlovesIt is time, again, for another spotlight on a Do-It-Yourself project for iPad owners. We love making things from scratch, especially when it involves re-purposing things from around the house. Last week, we told you about a homemade gaming console using a jailbroken iPad, Apple TV, and Sony’s Dual Shock 3 controller. Why wait for Apple to build a television set for you to game on when you can do it yourself with a few household items?

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Help Raise a Baby Vampire in Le Vamp – iPad Game Review

levampEndless runners seem to be a genre that I never tire of, especially when they manage to incorporate fun new gameplay elements. Le Vamp is one such endless runner, starring an adorable baby vampire that needs your help to grow up.

In Le Vamp, the little vampire will run forward endlessly. It’s your job to feed him tasty, tasty blood pigs while avoiding dangerous foes like the evil meat monster Le Wurst, the Pumpkin Pile, and sunbeams.

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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 30 iPad Apps on Sale

PadGadget Daily App Deal – 30 iPad Apps on Sale  For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found 30 great apps to add to your iPad collection.  We have 2 productivity / entertainment apps and 28 game apps in today’s bundle.

We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 90% off, several are even free, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.

Check out all the sale apps after the break »

Kingpin Lanes Offers Up a Virtual Bowling Alley – iPad Game Review

kingpinlanesKingpin Lanes is a bowling simulation game that’s designed for hard core bowling fans. Because it uses the Unreal 3D engine, Kingpin Lanes has impressive graphics, resembling a real bowling alley, from the lanes down to the included Pro Shop.

In this bowling game, you will use simple, easy touch gestures to bowl. A swipe on the screen allows you to orient the ball, while arrows let you decide where to stand. After choosing a position and an angle, a forward swipe will launch the ball down the lane. The idea, of course, is to score as high as possible with strikes and spares.

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PBS KIDS Launches Learning App For Parents

PBS Parents Play and Learn

PBS KIDS is best known for its child-centric apps, including PBS KIDS Video, The Electric Company Party Game, and more. However, the company has just launched an app that is geared toward parents more than it is for children. PBS Parents Play & Learn HD helps teach parents to learn how to teach kids.

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Logitech Launches New Line of Keyboard Folios for iPad, iPad mini

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Accessory maker Logitech is on a roll right now. The company recently launched the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini, which boasts the “thinnest keyboard case” on the market. Today, Logitech has announced the upcoming release of a new line of Keyboard folios for the iPad and iPad mini that protect all over. Plus, it comes in multiple colors to compliment your spring attire.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Boasts Record Profits Thanks To iPad Line and iPhone 5

FoxconnEarlier this month, analysts were championing the downfall of Apple, saying that suppliers had just suffered “the worst February on record.” At the same time, Hon Hai, Foxconn’s parent company, had announced it would be hiring 5,000 new workers for 2013. Today, Bloomberg reports that Hon Hai, in fact, posted record quarterly profits, a significantly different story than leading analysts were predicting only a few weeks ago.

According to Bloomberg, fourth-quarter net income rose 5.6 percent to $1.2 billion. Thanks to finally working out production issues for the iPhone 5, the manufacturing company was able to increase revenue and margins.

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Easter Week Sale, Four Capcom Games Drop to $0.99

Mega Man XWhenever holidays come up, many game developers will offer fantastic discounts on popular titles. Usually, sales start on a Thursday and go through the weekend. However, Capcom has the jump on everyone else with an “egg-cellent” sale on four of its most popular games.

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