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  1. cjvitek

    Two "glitches" when using my phone

    I am curious if other people have experienced these. The first happens if I try to use a text message from someone to add their phone number to their contact information (the text message just lists a phone number). I click on the details, click on the little "i", and select "add to existing...
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    Scrabble for iPad review

    Scrabble for iPad, by Electronic Arts $9.99, ***1/2 Pros: CPU Opponent Timed game option Cons: CPU opponent is too easy, and difficulty can?t change Included dictionary doesn?t add anything to the gameplay Scrabble for the iPad is a bit of a bind. While it is the classic board game...
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    Review: How to Cook Everything, by Culinate Inc (universal binary)

    How to Cook Everything, by Culinate, Inc. $9.99, ***1/2 Pros: Lots of recipes Tips and hints for the kitchen novice Built in shopping list generator Robust search feature Universal binary Cons: Lacks lots of pictures or images, which can be useful with some of the tips and recipes...
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    App Review: Threes!, by Sirvo LLC

    Threes!, by Sirvo LLC $2.99, ***** Pros: Easy to pick up, yet addicting to try to beat your high score Simple game play can be learned by anyone Games are usually short ? 3 to 5 minutes or so Cons: Sometimes it requires a bit of a ?refresher? to remember techniques if you haven?t play in...
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    Review: Goodreader by GoodiWare (universal binary)

    Goodreader by Good.iWare $4.99, ****1/2 Pros: Good universal connectivity app Will read/open many different file types Cons: Doesn?t automatically sync across devices One of the problems with all the different programs and the cloud is that you almost need an encyclopedia to keep...
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    Review: Shadowmatic, by TRIADA Studio (universal binary)

    Shadowmatic, by Triada Studio $2.99, ****1/2 Pros: Great new 3D puzzler Makes good use of the parallax view Cons: Syncing can be a problem Shadowmatic is a great puzzler game, one of those you can sit and play for hours, or just spend ten or fifteen minutes as a time. In my...
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    Review: Shadowmatic, by TRIADA Studio (universal binary)

    Shadowmatic, by Triada Studio $2.99, ****1/2 Pros: Great new 3D puzzler Makes good use of the parallax view Cons: Syncing can be a problem Shadowmatic is a great puzzler game, one of those you can sit and play for hours, or just spend ten or fifteen minutes as a time. In my...
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    Review: Relax Melodies and Relax Melodies Oriental Meditation, by iLBSoft

    Relax Melodies and Relax Melodies Oriental Meditation, by iLBSoft Price varies (see below), **** Pros: Nice selection of sounds Can build your own combinations Additional meditation options available Cons: Confusing pricing system Some sounds are a little?odd for relaxation No...
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    Review: Picmatic, by Team Whiskey Beavers (universal binary)

    Picmatic, by Team Whiskey Beavers (universal binary) Free ($1.99), ***** Pros: Excellent digital picture frame app Multiple settings allows for customization Free version is usefull Cons: None!! When the iPad first came out, one of the features that I liked best was using the screen...
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    Review: Framed, by Loveshack (universal binary)

    Framed, by Loveshack (universal binary) $4.99, ****1/2 Pros: ? Cool ?film noir? feel ? Interesting combination of puzzler and comic book ? Nice ambient music and feel to the game Cons: ? Limited help or hint options ? Limited control/settings Comic book meets film noir meets...
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    WTS: iPhone 6+, unlocked, space gray, 64GB, $500

    Item Description: iPhone 6+, 64GB, Space Gray Price: $500 plus shipping Carrier Locked or Unlocked?: unlocked (was with AT&T, they unlocked it, verified by putting T-mobile sim in) Condition: Very good, has a small, 1/2 cm scratch in the upper left corner of the screen Includes: All original...
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    App Review: Launch Center Pro for the iPad ($4.99), by Contrast

    Launch Center Pro (for iPad), by Contrast $4.99, *** Pros: ? Easy interface for setting up quick launch items ? Can group activities together Cons: ? Not the newest update available (iPhone version is newed) ? List of supported apps (based on installed list) is very small Launch Center Pro for...
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    App Review: Launch Center Pro for the iPhone ($3.99) by Contrast

    Launch Center Pro (for iPhone), by Contrast $3.99, **** Pros: • Easy interface for setting up quick launch items • Widget integration for quick launch • Can group activities together Cons: • No “installed apps” option • Some “supported apps” give error message upon launch (still work though)...
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    Review: Decked Builder, by TJ Soft

    Decked Builder, by TJ Soft $5.99 (with in app purchases), *** Pros: Lots of useful tools Card scanner works well (with limitations) Can test decks and keep your MtG collection Cons: Not user friendly, nor intuitive Can be expensive to buy all the features Layout leaves a lot to be desired...
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    Review: Decked Builder HD, by TJ Soft

    Decked Builder HD, by TJ Soft $5.99 (with in app purchases), ***1/2 Pros: Lots of useful tools Card scanner works well (with limitations) Can test decks and keep your MtG collection Cons: Not user friendly, nor intuit Can get expensive Layout leaves a lot to be desired I started playing...
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    Review: 1Password, by AgileBits Inc.

    1Password, by AgileBits Inc. Price fluctuates betwee free and $17.99, ***1/2 Pros: Convenient storage of password Integrates well with Mac version Easy to use interface Cons: No obvious ability to import data iOS version does not ask to save passwords when using included browser With...
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    Review: Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp, by Dragon's Lair LLC.

    Dragon?s Lair 2: TimeWarp, by Dragon?s Lair LLC. $4.99, **** Pros: Nice continuation of Dragon?s Lair Some useful added features in the game play Progress saved, so you can?t continue games from where you left off Cons: Pay too much attention to the game to follow or appreciate the...
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    Review: iOOTP 2014, by Out of the Park Developments (universal binary)

    iOOTP 2014, by Out of the Park Developments (universal binary) $1.99, **** Pros: ? Full featured baseball simulation Cons: ? Interface could use some work ? Some added features would be nice iOOTP 2014 is a baseball simulation game that allows you to manage all aspects of a baseball...
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    Review: Monument Valley, by ustwo

    Monument Valley, ustwo $3.99, ****1/2 Pros: ? Good puzzle challenge game ? Music and effects are integrated with the game ? Easy to learn and play Cons: ? Only 10 levels available (now) Monument Valley is a fresh take on a puzzle game. It relies on a three dimension...
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    European GPS App Showdown: CoPilot vs Sygic vs TomTom

    European GPS Travel Apps CoPilot Premium Europe, by ALK Technologies $39.99 TomTom Western Europe, by TomTom $59.99 Sygic GPS Europe and Russia, by Sygic A.S. $74.99 A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to Europe for work, and while there I decided to try out some of the...