Reviews

Chicks ‘n Clicks: The Vogue Stylist app, courtesy of WSJ

Chicks ‘n Clicks: The Vogue Stylist app, courtesy of WSJ Elva Ramirez, style maven and reporter for the Wall Street Journal, is a longtime friend of mine. Reporting for the WSJ, she takes a look at Vogue Stylist, a new iPhone app from the iconic magazine that's designed to help fashionistas pull together looks based on the hottest... Read more »

App Review: Baby Activity Logger

App Review: Baby Activity Logger Category: Medical Price: $4.99 TiP Rating: 4.5/5 stars Release Date: 2/18/2010 Version: 1.3.4 Seller: Marc Bonassera Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 3.0 or later. App Store Description: Picked as an Apple Staff Favorite, and awarded Best App for New Parents by Good Housekeeping, Baby Activity Logger will enable... Read more »

iPhone gives boy with disability a voice

iPhone gives boy with disability a voice An amazing iPhone app strikes again. This time, instead of organizing shopping lists or providing a fun time killer, this one has enabled one little boy to live a fuller life by giving him a voice. Eight-year-old Andrew has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, a developmental disorder that impacts communication and social interaction. What helps him meet the challenges of his... Read more »

App Review: Meebo

App Review: Meebo Category: Social Networking Price: FREE TiP Rating: 3/5 stars Release Date: 2/17/2010 Version: 1.1 Seller: Meebo Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 3.0 or later. (UPDATE: Also compatible with iPad) Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store Description: Meebo is integrated, all-in-one instant messaging that... Read more »

App Review: Plants vs. Zombies

App Review: Plants vs. Zombies Category: Games Price: $2.99 TiP Rating: 5/5 stars Release Date: 2/15/2010 Version: 1.0 Seller: PopCap Games Inc. Rated: 9+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 2.2.1 or later. App Store Description: Get ready to soil your plants in this brand-new version of the hit PopCap game! A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade... Read more »

VID: App Review — Virtuoso Piano Free 2

VID: App Review — Virtuoso Piano Free 2 Playing piano on the iPhone — cool tool or impossible feat? And what about playing chords on a small touchscreen? Find out how that works here, as Alex takes a fast look at the free version of Virtuoso Piano Free 2. . BONUS: Check out what Virtuoso Piano maestros can do with the app by clicking below.... Read more »

App Review: Sonic The Hedgehog

App Review: Sonic The Hedgehog Category: Games Price: $5.99 TiP Rating: 3.5/5 stars Release Date: Updated 11/23/09 Version: 1.1 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested) Languages: English, French, German, & Italian Seller: Sega America Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later. Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store... Read more »

VID: App Review — Blowfish game app

VID: App Review — Blowfish game app Funny how the most basic games can keep people entertained for hours. Here, Alex offers a quick view of the simple, fun and addictive Blowfish, a kid-friendly game app that even grown-ups would... Read more »

VID: App Review — Fieldrunners

VID: App Review — Fieldrunners Guest video reviewer Mike Vallez, from CrazyMikesApps.com, takes a look at another fun iPhone time-waster called Fieldrunners. Is it worth the $2.99 price tag? Check it... Read more »

App Review: Shaun White Snowboarding: Origins

App Review: Shaun White Snowboarding: Origins Category: Games Price: $0.99 TiP Rating: 3.5/5 stars Release Date: 2/2/2010 Version: 1.2 Seller: Advanced Mobile Applications Ltd. Rated: 9+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 3.1 or later. App Store Description: The one. The only. Mr Shaun White shreds onto iPhone. Summary: This game is an interesting, fun way to... Read more »