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Best of Kylie Kwong Brings Delicious Chinese-Inspired Recipes to iOS – iPad App Review

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KKappWhile Kylie Kwong’s relaxed, modern approach to Chinese cuisine may be new to American readers, Kwong is already a familiar face in her home country of Australia and in the UK, where she appears on BBC TV. Thanks to Kwong’s recent universal iOS app, Best of Kylie Kwong, home cooks around the world now have easy access to her recipes.

The app’s 50 recipes won’t scare off beginners — in the first recipe she actually makes salt and pepper. More advanced cooks will find a collection of recipes, such as the Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Black Beans and Ginger that use familiar ingredients in new ways.

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PadGadget’s Flashback Friday – Gridlee

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Welcome back to Flashback Friday. At the end of every week, we like to take a moment and go back in time for those fans out there who love classic arcade games. Last week, we told you about Mutant Mudds. It may not have been a “vintage” game, but the Nintendo 3DS title was about as flashback as you could get.

This week, we are spotlighting Gridlee. Not only is this classic game from 1982, putting it right in the Flashback Friday category, but it offers a little secret that might make you want to download it right now, before Apple decides it is breaking the rules.

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Apple Issues Public Statement on Returning Cash to Shareholders, Stock Rises

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applestockriseThis morning, Greenlight Capital hedge fund manager David Einhorn filed suit against Apple, demanding that it hand out a portion of its $137 billion to investors. In an interview, Einhorn said that Apple was holding to a “Depression-era” mentality, hoarding cash and only investing in safe, low-yield securities. Greenlight Capital is a major Apple shareholder.

In response, Apple issued a press release saying that the company is actively exploring options for returning additional cash to its shareholders, and that it would “thoroughly evaluate” Greenlight Capital’s proposal to issue some form of preferred stock. Read More »

PadGadget Daily App Deal – 13 iPad Apps on Sale

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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 13 iPad Apps on Sale For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found 13 great apps to add to your iPad collection.  We have 4 productivity / entertainment apps and 9 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 86% 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 »

Finally, an iPad Capacitative Stylus in Pink — A Kickstarter Project

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There are certain people, most often, though not always, women, who can’t get enough pink. While Apple has yet to make a pink iPhone or iPad, pink Smart Covers and other rosy-hued accessories are very popular with iOS users.

If the folks at Dexterous round up enough Kickstarter backers, then iPad users will soon be able to purchase a Stylex 3-in-1 Writing Tool in soft pink. Did I mention in comes in black too, if you must. The Stylex combines a pen (choose from a dependable ballpoint or colorful Hi-Tec-C), a mechanical pencil, and a 3.8 mm stylus with an eraser on top.

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Hedge Fund Manager Sues Apple For Bigger Share Of Huge Cash Pile

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Einhorn, president of Greenlight Capital, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New YorkLast October, Apple began its mixed dividend payout and share-repurchasing program. Financial analysts considered this move by Apple to be unusual and expressed their disappointment. Today, Reuters is reporting that Greenlight Capital hedge fund manger David Einhorn is expressing his disappointment in Apple by suing the company.

According to Reuters, Einhorn said that, while he admires Apple, he believes the company has a “cash problem” that needs to be fixed by giving away perpetual preferred stock with a 4 percent yield.

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Top iPad Apps to Teach Kids US Geography

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libertyiPadWhen you say “Bismarck” does your child know to parrot back “North Dakota” (like little Noah in the Simpson’s episode “Father Knows Worst“) or does he greet you with the same blank stare he usually reserves as a response when he is asked to clean his room? Even if your child hasn’t yet had to memorize the Fifty Nifty United States and their capitals, many parents want their children to possess a basic knowledge of their home country, as well as the world.

Recently we covered top world geography apps, but there are a number that focus specifically on the United States. Whether your child prefers to explore US geography by playing games, completing puzzles, or taking quizzes, there is sure to be an app to please him.

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IK Multimedia Launches Drum Machine Inside Popular Guitar and Bass App

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IK Multimedia, the leading iOS accessory maker for music-related products recently updated their popular AmpliTube guitar and bass effects app to include “Loop Drummer,” a personal drummer inside your app.

Through an in-app unlock, users can access Loop Drummer, which is a loop-based customizable drum track that you can sync to your AmpliTube recorder. You can either play along with a single loop, or put together a full drum track, complete with intro, basic beats, fills, and an ending.

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Hasbro Brings the Old Game of Foam Basketball to Today’s App Generation

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The American International Toy Fair starts this Sunday. Normally, tech writers wouldn’t’ be too excited about a toy fair, except for their perpetual childlike personalities and secret love of all things juvenile. This year, however, is different. As the iPad gains popularity, companies are finding ways to incorporate it into their products. From cars that interact with the iPad to Tankbots that are controlled by the tablet, toys are becoming the next big thing for the iPad.

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Hit the Afterburners with New iPad Fighter Combat Game form SEGA

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Game Developer SEGA has been very successful with its launch of ported games to the iPhone and iPad. With games like Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Crazy Taxi, and Super Monkey Ball 2, the company is fast becoming the go-to game center for iOS. Today, the company launched a version of its jet simulation game After Burner Climax.

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