The new black this fall: Retailers producing content alongside their products, like an online version of a glossy fashion magazine.
Having to compete on and offline retailers realize that image is everything! To this end Zappos, giant shoe company, has stepped up their app to compete. Can others be far behind?
IntoNow App Turns iPad into ‘Intelligent’ TV Companion
Are you among the 70% that watch TV while using your iPad? Then try out IntoNow to try actually interacting with you TV!
That app is IntoNow. It analyzes the audio from TV (or even YouTube) to figure out what you’re watching and deliver specifically tailored media to complement your video content. IntoNow has had smartphone apps for a while, but today, it introduces a new iPad app to take advantage of the 70 percent of us who use tablets while watching the tube.
(via IntoNow App Turns iPad into ‘Intelligent’ TV Companion | Gadget Lab | Wired.com)
Carisa has worn the hats of both reviewer and developer’s wife so she brings a unique perspective to the world of app review. I think you will find her insights very interesting!
Cook Up Your OWN iPad Apps with App Cooker!
Have a great idea for an iPad or iPhone app but just don’t know where to begin? App Cooker app for iPads to the RESCUE! This simple-to-use app for iPads will all but hold your hand as it guides you through every step of the way! From determining the what and why of the iOS app idea to submitting it to the Apple App Store, it gives you ideas and guidance along your journey to success!
(via Cook Up Your OWN iPad Apps with App Cooker! | Apps for iPads)
Inkling iPad Apps Go Extreme!
Have you had the opportunity to test out an Inkling platform app yet? I got to test one, The Professional Chef, and it is amazing! Takes the book to heights it never dreamed of! Very well made, professional and offers a lot for the user that they cannot get even in a hardcover book.
(via The Professional Chef iPad App is NOT a Mere Cookbook | Apps for iPads)
World Gaming Executives Launch Free Digital Download Magazine
Produced by UK-based, digital media and marketing start-up, Moshen Limited, the magazine is free to download from the World Gaming Executives website and comes packed with a wide range of features and interviews.
The inaugural edition features an exclusive interview with Beenox’s Executive Producer, Brant Nicholas about their latest Spider-Man release.
(via Articles - WGE)
Apple just updated GarageBand to make it universal for both iPad and now iPhone. There are plenty of other new features and instrument enhancements, too. Still just $5. Crazy.
(via chartier)
Google Releases and Then Pulls the Official Gmail App
But without the ability to support more than one Gmail account how will heavy Gmail users embrace it when it does make an appearance? We would think that a powerhouse like Google would have come out outswinging its competion, but that apparently is not the case.
(via Google Releases and Then Pulls the Official Gmail App | PadGadget)
Apps For Foodies
Trends – 100 Reviews – In-App Marketing & Other Features Kids Apps Could Do Without
Carisa of Digital Storytime has a great outlook and insight.
(via Trends – 100 Reviews – In-App Marketing & Other Features Kids Apps Could Do Without | The Digital Media Diet)
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