Not everything lives up to the impressive-sounding, bullet-point list of features that appeared on the internet six months before launch. Sometimes owning high-spec gadgets is best left to the imagination, as the result of your latest internet shopping spree can end with the courier dropping off something that isn’t quite as life-changing and empowering as the multi-million pound, pan-European marketing assault initially suggested. Spec sheets are one thing, but as tech gets more and more complex and attempts to please more and more people by combining ever-longer lists of features into one box, we’re seeing companies fail to get the dizzying modern blend of software and hardware anything like right
Apple’s iBooks application has recently been updated, and now includes illustrations, AirPrint support, and collections (similar to folders for e-books). As Apple states in the application’s release notes: Experience fully illustrated books, from children’s picture books to beautifully designed art books, available for download in the iBookstore. Organize your books and PDFs into personal Collections. Swipe left or right to jump between Collections
Apple is giving us 12 reasons to celebrate the season. Between December 26 and January 6, the Cupertino, California-based company is offering iTunes users free books, apps, songs, movies, and TV episodes. The company is releasing a special app for the occasion, iTunes 12 Days of Christmas . With it, users will be alerted when new items are added to the “freebie” list
Say What You See: The Collection ($0.99) by Big Ideas Corporation Limited is a punny puzzle app. Like a combination of Where’s Waldo, a rebus puzzle, and visual puns, Say What You See is a feast for the eyes and the brain. When you first launch the app, you sign in with your Game Center credentials. You can play anonymously if you prefer, but you will get Game Center nag screens if you go that route
Unlocking game “extras” can make an enjoyable gaming experience even more so. But, when their inclusion limits your game play, it can lead to frustration and the feeling of being ripped off. Take for example, the new Jamble game recently released for the iPad. Created by Big Feet Productions Ltd.