Higher Order Thinking Skills (Part #4 Workshop Preparation)
"Many activities and play participation will give you a training that will prove invaluable later on in life." - Walter Annenberg Assume we are about to do a workshop at a local district on using iPads...
View ArticleHop on the BulletTrain for a streamlined keyboard and trackpad combo
Many iOS users are also Mac users, like myself, so if you have a Mac, and an Apple wireless keyboard, and an Apple Magic Trackpad, pay attention! I have all of the above, but I found that I didn't use...
View ArticleThe Video Metadata bible & Roundup
If you have ever purchased a movie (TV show etc.) from the iTunes Store, you may already have noticed it has some additional metadata (description, staff listing etc.) nicely rendered in the desktop...
View Articledwrasmus@danielwrasmus.com
As I reached for my keyboard to write this post, my iPad chimed. This article on OmniFocus was due, at least to me, again, for the third day in a row. Rather than just postpone it again, I decided to...
View ArticleArt ABC Educates Little Ones Through Fine Art
In an age when overstimulation and processed pop culture pervade every aspect of children’s lives, it can be difficult to use new learning technology without overwhelming little ones with commercial...
View ArticleApple could sell as many as 12 million iPad minis this year
No doubt about it, the iPad mini is a hit. According to DigiTimes, which has sources in Apple's supply chain (but which isn't always accurate), Apple had initially estimated they would sell 10 million...
View Article[New App] Karateka
The old Apple II fighter classic, Karateka (karateka.com) is now available for $2.99. The requirements are iOS 4.0 or later. iTunes App Store
View ArticleStarbase Gunship now available!
I previously reviewed Battle Fleet from Capital j Media--a unique iOS naval strategy game--and so was stoked to check out their new game, Starbase Gunship, which just went live (you can grab it now for...
View ArticleGREAT news for all video folks: AVPlayer(HD) is back to the AppStore - with...
It took more than four(!) months for AVPlayer(HD), one of the best iOS multimedia players (iPhone / iPad versions), to reenter the AppStore (my previous, dedicated article, with more than 16 000 (!)...
View ArticleHigher Order Thinking Skills (Part #5 The Workshop Plan)
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert EinsteinI believe if you want students to use higher order thinking then you must give them freedom...
View ArticleREVIEW: New version of free(!) multimedia player RockPlayer2
Being a video format / playback / encoding pro, I've been asked by the RockPlayer2 developers to post an honest review of their new app now that they've fixed some of the bugs and problems I've pointed...
View ArticleGoogle posts 10 helpful tips for using Google Maps on iPhone
Google has posted a very helpful article on 10 ways to make your Google Maps for iPhone experience even better. Google Maps (free) has been hugely popular and was downloaded over 10 million times the...
View ArticleiPhone Life Weekly Weekend Giveaway! 12-21-12
Every weekend we will be raffling off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE. Here's how it works: Every Friday we will announce the prizes being given away through iPhoneLife.com, Facebook,...
View ArticleCinema-trix App Review
Cinema Trix is a fun app which allows you to add filters and other effects to your device’s camera while you’re shooting video or still images. Unlike many other apps, you can use this one to look...
View Article"I'll be home for Christmas" -- Apple airs cute iPad commercial
Apple is currently airing a Christmas-themed commercial for the iPad that features FaceTime. A young girl performs "I'll Be Home for Christmas" via FaceTime while her grandfather watches. It's a simple...
View ArticleApple now has 53% share of U.S. smartphone market
According to data by Kantar Worldpanel, as of late November Apple's share of the smartphone market rose to 53% in the U.S. over the preceding 12 weeks. Compared to the 12-week period from the previous...
View ArticleSwannSmart Video Security
Here is a super simple to set up security system for your home or office. Keep tabs on the baby sitter, see who's at the front door, look out for intruders all viewed remotely on your IOS or Android...
View ArticleNielsen Unveils Top 10 iPhone Apps of 2012
Neilsen ratings are highly respected as an extremely accurate gauge of specific consumer interests, and this week they shared their data revealing the top 10 iOS apps of 2012.read more
View ArticleCelebrate the Holidays with HUGE App Store Sales! [Breaking News]
To celebrate the holiday season many top apps are now on sale for a limited time. Read on to find out which popular apps have had their prices slashed! Great apps that are sure to be on your holiday...
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