We reviewed DM1 Drum Machine a few weeks ago and found it to be a great-sounding vintage drum machine app! Have you ever dreamed of creating sweet loops and beats right from your iPad- Here is your chance. The DM1 drum machine manages to strike the balance of simplistic elegance whilst packing a feature-rich punch. [...]
The iPad is a fantastic tool for freelancers. It’s the perfect mobile computing device that, in combination with the ever-expanding App Store, has the power to transform the way you work. I’ve compiled a list of essential iPad apps for freelancers, read on to become more productive, efficient, and happy that you bought your iPad… [...]
Our featured sponsor this week is MindNode, an easy and intuitive application for collecting, organizing and outlining your thoughts and ideas as mind maps. Mind maps can be used for many different tasks; To-do lists Brainstorming Holiday planning Research Writing Project management MindNode is a great app for creating mind maps on the iPad, it’s [...]
Is the iPad Replacing Your Laptop- This week’s poll is for those people who are lucky enough to own both a Laptop and an iPad. A recent survey by IDG had some fascinating things to report on iPad usage, particularly interesting are the statistics on how quickly the iPad is moving to partly, or completely, [...]
What Was Your First Apple Product- Inspired by Philip Elmer-Dewitt’s recent article on just how many people’s first Apple product is more likely to be an iPhone or, increasingly, an iPad, I’ve decided to see where most iPad.AppStorm readers clambered aboard the Apple train. His article for Fortune, boldly entitled ‘The iPad as gateway drug‘, [...]
We’ve collected the top four reviews, roundups and how-to articles from across the AppStorm network in February. Whether you’re interested in Mac, iPhone, Web, Android, Windows, or iPad apps, there’s bound to be something you didn’t spot over the course of the month. Now would be a good time to explore a part of the [...]
Ever wished you were a pilot, twisting and turning through the air, chasing down your opponent in an acrobatic dogfight- I’ve got good news. Here at iPad.AppStorm we have 3 promo codes for Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy to give away to 3 aspiring pilots. Read on to find out how to enter and get a [...]
We all love getting something great for free! However, hunting down the good free iPad apps from the terrible ones in the jungle of the App Store can be a difficult job. Fortunately for you, I’m here to help. We’ll try and keep a mix of old classics and new favourites, read on and stock [...]
How Long Until We See True iPad Competitor- While some analysts have tried to claim that Apple’s recent financial results are something of a disappointment, you’d have to be really stubborn to deny that a Net Profit increase of 94% Year-over-Year is a letdown. 11.8 million iPads is a very impressive mark to hit; particularly [...]
My housemate just bought a MacBook Air. I felt two conflicting emotions on his return from the Apple Store. As he unveiled the sleek, aluminium body of his newest purchase I felt proud that he had taken my advice, but frustrated that I couldn’t take my advice. Before I suggested the MacBook Air, he was [...]
That’s right, AppStorm is now on Pinterest! Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web, and we’ve already got a few pinboards up for you to check out! Browsing pinboards is a fun and visual way to discover new things, head over to Pinterest now to see our [...]
This week’s giveaway is a little different, but I hope you’ll enjoy checking out the app! Math Monsters is more than just a drag & drop math game with cute, interactive characters it’s a fun and challenging way for kids, grades 1 4, to learn and play. If you have young children, what better way [...]
It’s Spring! The perfect time to get back on track with your health and fitness. Personally, I’m pretty bad at keeping up any kind of regime and regularly tell myself that the health drive will start tomorrow, but that’s no reason to give up! We’ve collected together some of the best iPad apps designed to [...]
iTextEditors This week’s poll is a little different. For one, it’s going to be massive. Over the past week or so a fascinating chart by Brett Terpstra has become extraordinarily popular. Essentially it’s a huge comparison of every available iOS text editor. I’ll let you in on a little secret, there are a lot of [...]
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed Basil, a fresh take on recipe apps for the iPad. A fortnight later, I’m still no less enamoured with it! Basil is a superb recipe app that’s designed with you in mind. The inclusion of smart timers and easy addition of recipes from the web make this a [...]
Photography, with the advent of digital cameras, is a rapidly growing occupation, hobby, and passion. While having the best tools won’t necessarily make you a better photographer, it’s certainly true that the best photographers are constantly looking for the best possible tools. The iPad is quickly becoming a superb tool for a whole host of [...]
How Many Apps Do You Have in Your iPad Dock- Symmetry and order. Everything in its right place. When it comes to organisation, I’m a real stickler for having everything just so. This feeling being inexplicably amplified when it comes to the arrangement of apps on my iPhone and iPad… Earlier today I became intrigued [...]
PhotoToaster is a beautiful app for making photo processing enjoyable and accessible, while still retaining a good degree of depth and power. We reviewed it here, and it’s since had some serious updates, including the addition of more creative control and professional level lighting adjustments. I’m pleased to announce that we have 5 promo codes [...]
Our featured sponsor this week is iDraw, a superb, and feature-packed, vector drawing and illustration app for the iPad! Professional Vector Editing Comes to the iPad Josh reviewed iDraw a while ago and found it to be an excellent application, really one of the first apps that made you feel like you had a professional [...]
At AppStorm we love helping you get the most out of your devices, mostly by giving you the low-down on the latest and greatest apps! Occasionally, however, it’s good to highlight the very best apps available; whether they be old classics, or new gems. Recently each site has published a massive, and eminently thoughtful, roundup [...]
Is Augmented Reality the Future- On Wednesday Google unveiled something that has intrigued and horrified people in almost equal measure; Project Glass. Google’s own description of the project is a mangled collection of buzzwords, but goes thus; “We believe technology should work for you — to be there when you need it and get out [...]
We’ve collected the top four reviews, roundups and how-to articles from across the AppStorm network in February. Whether you’re interested in Mac, iPhone, Web, Android, Windows, or iPad apps, there’s bound to be something you didn’t spot over the course of the month. Now would be a good time to explore a part of the [...]
Occasionally an app comes along that reminds me why computers are great. Why we (humankind) were so fervent about developing them and putting them to work in every possible situation. It isn’t normally something complex or visually impressive that ushers forth this feeling, but more often a simple example of an app making life easier. [...]
PDF Expert, an old favourite of ours from the team over at Readdle, has just had a major update and we’ve got 3 promo codes to give away to mark the occasion! So what’s new in PDF Expert 4.0 for iPad- Retina support – probably one of the most wanted features for people who use [...]
What Is Your Favourite Writing App- There is a healthy abundance of writing apps in the App Store, all vying for that top spot on your iPad Home Screen. The fact is that there are a whole host of superb choices, which one you use will almost certainly come down to personal preference where do [...]
Games are often the very first thing that people download when they fire up their iPad for the first time. Though that may surprise you, it makes complete and total sense to me; however great this new device is for browsing the web and reading, to begin with you just want to play with it! [...]
Soonr Scribble for iOS is the natural way to markup any document. I’m pleased to announce that we have 15 promo codes to give away! Soonr Scribble is an annotation application that lets you easily markup any file and work naturally on your iPhone and iPad. With Soonr Scribble for iOS, you can handwrite comments, [...]
Do you like iPhoto on the iPad- One of the biggest app announcements from the recent Apple event was the introduction of iPhoto for iOS. It got a great demonstration on stage and has spent the last couple of weeks buzzing around the Top Charts. The question for today is, do you like it- Are [...]
We all have the capacity to be creative, it’s in our very nature. The iPad is a wonderful tool for creation is almost every sphere you can imagine, from expressing poetry to capturing artistic ideas, from exploring musical invention to manipulating captured light. Whether you consider yourself a creative professional, or are simply a person [...]
I reviewed Touchnote back in November and am proud to announce that we have 5 sets of 10 credits to give away to our illustrious readers! Touchnote is the perfect app if you’re looking to send real-life postcards from the comfort of your iPad. Add your own photos, message, and signature get sending away! If [...]
Our featured sponsor this week is Soonr Scribble, a great iOS app for marking up any document. The Natural Way to Mark Up Any Document Soonr Scribble is an annotation application that lets you easily markup any file and work naturally on your iPhone and iPad. With Soonr Scribble for iOS, you can handwrite comments, [...]
It’s amazing what people are willing to give away for free. Some of the most talented writers in our industry are devoting their time for little more than recognition or the plain joy of flexing their muscles. Where some workers require monetary reward for everything that they do, others are more than willing to devote [...]
What Is the Biggest Feature of the New iPad- So the new iPad is here, or very nearly here, and the predictable press disappointment has set in. What’s so amazing about it- The retina display is old news! We already knew all the things that were being added! While I, personally, think that a lot [...]
Gaming on the iPad has come leaps and bounds in the last year, the iPad 2 has had a huge impact on the quality of games made for the platform. The imminent (seriously, announcement in a couple of hours) next iPad will definitely feature a faster processor, and almost certainly an upgrade in RAM. Combine [...]
To appropriately mark the downloading of the 25 billionth app, I think it’s important to take a fresh look at the App Store itself. Some of you might argue that I should tone down my approach, surely it’s a grave misnomer to use such strong language in reference to an imaginary (or at least virtual) [...]
We’ve collected the top four reviews, roundups and how-to articles from across the AppStorm network in February. Whether you’re interested in Mac, iPhone, Web, Android, Windows, or iPad apps, there’s bound to be something you didn’t spot over the course of the month. Now would be a good time to explore a part of the [...]
It’s a good day to be an iPad.AppStorm reader, not only is this the week of the iPad announcement, but we have a bonus competition for you! We reviewed PDFpen from Smile less than a week ago and Chris had some great things to say. PDFpen is a powerhouse when it comes to both editing [...]
Do you love iPad apps- Are you always on the look-out for the latest and greatest iOS software to work faster, be more productive, and enjoy your free time- You sound like the type of iPad expert that we’d love to have on our team! We’re always on the look out for fantastic new writers [...]
Would You Use a Different Default iPad Browser if You Could- Do you like Safari on your iPad- Really- I’ll admit that it is pretty quick, but that doesn’t make up for the dire lack of extensions I just want to be able to use 1Password, is that so much to ask- The question today [...]
Text editors are a dime a dozen on the App Store, so it’s always a pleasure to find one that’s a little different! Phraseology is a text editor that offers a powerful set of language tools. Users can easily rearrange text, look up words, and inspect word usage for repetition or reading difficulty. We reviewed [...]
Tax season is upon us again and most people are already dreading getting everything together and filing their taxes this year. In years past I have used Turbo Tax Online to file my taxes but decided to try Turbo Tax 2011 Tax Preparation for the iPad to see if I could completely file my taxes [...]
Will You Be Getting an iPad 3- Let’s not beat around the bush, we’re going to be getting an iPad 3 (of some sort) in March. The specifics are harder to determine, but that they’ll be sought after is pretty much a given expect Apple fan queues to be featured on evening news broadcasts! The [...]
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