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Texto SMS Favorites Takes the Time Consuming Typing Out of Texting

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Texto SMS Favorites Takes the Time Consuming Typing Out of Texting

Price: $.99     Rating: 9/10     By A. PapachristosTexto

Persistent text messaging déjà vu can be one of the greatest annoyances to stem from such convenient technology.  One may often find themselves typing up and sending out the very same messages over and over, making the task rather monotonous and unnecessarily time consuming.  Luckily, with Texto SMS Favorites by TunedOn, LLC, users can pre-program frequently sent messages, even indicating which they use specifically for certain individuals.

Texto features a simple layout that is as easy to use as it is easy to send quick text messages.  When you start up the application, you will find yourself on the ‘People’ tab where Texto will present a pop-up bubble that indicates the plus sign icon in the top left corner of the screen allows you to add any member of your contact to your ‘People’ list.  Those contacts that you text most frequently can then be customized, allowing you to indicate which pre-programmed messages you may send to that specific person most frequently.

Simply tap the plus sign icon to be taken to your list of contacts.  Once you find who you are looking for, tap on their name and you will then see a list of messages already pre-programmed into Texto.  You may choose from any of these  by tapping the message or use the ‘Add New Message’ button at the top to create your own.  Tap ‘Done’ in the top right corner when you are finished to add this person to your main screen’s list of contacts.  If you ever need to remove someone from your list, use the ‘Edit’ button in the top right corner of the main screen.

The second tab, labeled ‘Favorite Texts,’ is where users may customize and edit their list of pre-programmed text messages.  Users may create new messages of their own or delete entries from the existing list using the ‘Edit’ button in the top right corner.  To send a text directly from this list, tap the message you would like and you will be taken to the usual texting template as in the Messages app.  Just type in the contacts name and hit send.  (Note: Texto utilizes the iPhone’s built-in SMS function, meaning it does not currently support the iPod Touch.)

Not only does Texto present a simple, intuitive interface, but it also provides the convenience it promises, literally making those frequent texts just a few taps from sending and saving you both time and strain on those over-texted fingers of yours!

Texto [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 4.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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Making Mills with Morris: The Revival of the Medieval Board Game

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Making Mills with Morris: The Revival of the Medieval Board Game

Price: $2.99     Score: 8/10     By A. PapachristosMorris

When you are on the go, you don’t necessarily have the time to dive into a complicated, in-depth game.  But, with Morris by Continental Laboratories, users will find a fun, quick strategy game that requires little time, making it a great mobile companion.

Based on the classic medieval board game, 9, 11, and 12 Men’s Morris promises to be a quicker alternative to Chess or Checkers.  The numbers (9, 11, 12) indicate the number of pieces you will begin with, which you may choose on the game’s main screen.  With 10 high-resolution themes and 10 levels of difficulty to choose from, Morris will entertain gamers of all ages.

Your goal is to capture all of your opponent’s pieces or block them from making any more moves.  The game will begin with a clear board, which you will proceed to cover with your pieces.  To ruin your opponent’s chances, you must create mills, which means lining up three of your pieces in a row.  Creating such a line will capture one of your opponent’s pieces.  Once each player has placed all their pieces on the board, each will take turns moving their pieces around the board in hope of creating more mills or blocking the other from moving anywhere.  The first player to be blocked or only have two pieces left will automatically lose the game.

For more on how to play, including game tips and variations, users will find the Instructions extremely beneficial, for once you have mastered the concept, success is inevitable.  You may catch on as you play along, but taking just a few moments to read the rules will make Morris infinitely more fun.

Morris [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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Alert Family and Friends About Birth with BabyDay

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Alert Family and Friends About Birth with BabyDay

Price: Free     Score: 7/10     By A. PapachristosBabyDay

For expectant mothers, being prepared for the day they give birth instills a peace of mind that makes the actual day less stressful and more memorable.  But when the day arrives, there is no guarantee you’ll be in the right place or with the right person the moment your water breaks.  However, with BabyDay by Optimized Telecom Inc, mothers have access to an alternative way to contact the people closest to them, allowing them to send a collective message to those who may be concerned.

When you begin, BabyDay will first ask to sync with your current location, then have you enter your personal data, including name and telephone number.  On the next page, users will be asked to enter contact information for their partner, including their name, email address and telephone number.  You may pick from your contacts list to make input even easier.  At the bottom of the screen, you will find a pre-programmed message that will be sent to your partner when the baby is about to be born.  You may edit this message to suit the specifics of your circumstance.

The next page allows users to add as many friends and family members as they want to notify about the big day as well.  Once all the contact information has been set, users will be taken to the main screen, which displays buttons that will quickly email or call those you’ll need most.  This message will send each contact your pre-programmed message, as well as how you are doing, where you’re going, where you are and a map thanks to BabyDay’s automatic GPS location.  Users may edit their partner’s details and any of their family’s details by using the Settings button under the ‘Call My Partner’ button.  The Settings button also leads to the very detailed Help button, which explains how to use BabyDay step-by-step.

However, besides using the last tab in the bottom navigation bar, which allows you to send announcements once the baby is actually born, users will find themselves locked out of every other feature BabyDay has to offer.  To access all the other functions, users must download the Pro version for $1.99.

With BabyDay Pro, users can then access the ability to run the due date clock, collect photos of their pregnancy in the provided gallery, keep a dated journal of all their pregnancy thoughts and experiences, and call emergency medical services right within the application itself.  However, the free version provides none of these attractive functions, reminding you they are not available every time you tap one of the buttons, asking you if you’d like to buy the complete version with each tap.

Unfortunately, the free version only provides you with the slightly less practical aspect of the entire BabyDay concept in general.  While it may seem ideal to alert your partner and entire family with the press of a single button, there remains the fact that you probably won’t be thinking about emailing every single person you know.  A mother’s main concern would be to contact her partner and get to the hospital as quickly as possible, neglecting their iPhone except to call their partner directly.  To get the most out of BabyDay, mothers-to-be are probably going to find the full version much more worthwhile, which seems to have been the plan all along considering they do nothing but dangle the additional functions in front of your face every step of the way.

BabyDay [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 4.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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Theory Test Puts UK Student Drivers on Path to Safety

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Theory Test Puts UK Student Drivers on Path to Safety

Price: £1.19     Score: 9/10     By A. PapachristosTheory

Mobility means an increase in freedom, and when most young adults reach a given age, this independence comes once they learn to drive a car.  For those just learning to drive in the UK, Theory Test by Low Price Lessons helps highlight vital information and study material for those preparing for their theory and hazard perception tests.

Combined with realistic theory test questions and official hazard perception videos, Theory Test works to put students ahead of the game, linking them to Driving Standards Agency (DSA) approved instructors and providing them with ideal material to help in their learning.

Upon startup, users will come to the Home screen, which displays the buttons that link to each of the tabs listed in the bottom navigation bar.  The first button, marked Instructors, allows users to find local driving instructors based on their current location.  Users are guaranteed to find the best deals possible, for all the instructors listed have agreed to offer their best prices in conjunction with the Low Price Lessons website and this very application.  You can compare their prices and user ratings right within Theory Test, so you can be sure you are getting the best deals around.  And, with one touch calling, users can tap the instructor’s phone number right on the screen to call and arrange lessons immediately.

The second button, Quizzes, brings users to a selection of practice quizzes that will test their driving and hazard perception knowledge.  Users can play Single Player, picking a random quiz or choosing one from a specific category.  Single users may also opt for a Full Theory Test.  (The How To Play button below these three selections explains what each choice offers.)  The Multiplayer option allows up to five players to battle each other quiz style in a “last person standing” type showdown to see who knows the most about the rules of the road.  This unique study tool is great for friends, as well as instructors and parents who want to creatively encourage their student or child to learn every detail and safety precaution.  These results can then be shared with everyone via Facebook, Twitter or email.

Users can also find a extensive list of important information under the Hints & Tips tab.  From what to do after an accident, to rules of the road, to how to use various aspects of the application itself, this section covers the majority of information students will need to review in preparation for their theory and hazard perception tests.  The Info tab simply says a few words about Theory Test and Low Price Lessons in general.  And while this section provides an overall summary of what the application has to offer, it is miniscule compared to the true, broad scope of information that Theory Test covers in a single application.

Theory Test [iTunes Link] , which serves only UK users, requires iPhone OS 3.1.2 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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Envision the Impractical with My EYE

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Envision the Impractical with My EYE

Price: $.99     Score: 3/10     By A. PapachristosMY

Phones have become a suspicious tool because they simplify one’s ability to spy and cheat.  With the ability to send photos and videos by pressing a single button, users can share vital or incriminating evidence within moments.  However, with My EYE by TouchMeProject, users now have access to an application that promises to serve just this purpose despite the fact that it lacks even some of the most basic features you can access for free with the tools built directly into your iPhone.

With My EYE, users can connect with other users to send messages and videos right within the application.  (Yes, both users have to download My EYE in order for such transfer to work.)  Working in real-time via Bluetooth, My EYE does not require an Internet connection, nor an additional paid messaging plan.

When you start the application, you will see two eyes, one being the actually letter i itself.  Tapping on the letter will provide you with usage information because, without such instruction, it would be extremely difficult to figure out My EYE’s true purpose.  By tapping the actual image of the eye, users can then search for and connect to any local devices also running My EYE.  Once you have connected, you may send text messages by using the Chat button or video by pressing the Video button.  Your friend will automatically receive your messages when connected.

As the App Store description suggests, you can easily use My EYE to spy on someone or copy off another person’s class work.  However, I do believe that this is the exact reason why students must either leave their phones at home or present them to their teacher when taking important exams.  Such cheating can also lead to plagiarism, which can have serious ramifications.

Also, with a special introductory price available until the next update, the My EYE description also includes a list of features to be added in the next version: the ability to connect via Wi-Fi, send audio, send photo and save photo.  Not to be a killjoy, but I can already perform all these tasks with the default features nearly every phone comes with these days, and I will not need to connect via Bluetooth with someone running the exact same application on their iPhone.

I can already send text messages courtesy of the data plan my phone carrier mandated upon purchasing my iPhone.  And, if I do not want to text them, there are multiple applications that provide instant messaging for free.  I can already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G, allowing me to send information in this respect as well.  I can send photos via text message or email, whichever I prefer, and I can save any received photos right to my photo library.  And I have been sending audio messages since my very first cell phone.  (That was their original use, correct?)

No offense, but if I can already accomplish such tasks without the $.99 price tag and the restrictions that come with only being able to interact with other My EYE users, why wouldn’t I simply use what Apple gave me?

My EYE [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 4.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer in order to speed up the publication of this review.

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Drink Knowledgeably with Dezzie’s Guide to Pinting in Dublin

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Drink Knowledgeably with Dezzie’s Guide to Pinting in Dublin

Price: $1.99    Score: 9/10    By A. PapachristosDezzie's

When in a foreign country, visitors want to not only see as many sites as possible, but also really take in the culture and experience the lifestyle as well.  However, to truly embed yourself in another society can take much research and effort, that is, unless the work has already been done for you.

With Dezzie’s Guide to Pinting in Dublin by Alex Grant, both tourists and citizens will find this comprehensive overview of Ireland’s beer culture, pub scene and general history an advantageous tool as they try to get in on all the fun.  Sure, many think the Irish are all drunks, but Dezzie’s Guide debunks that stereotype, outlining bits of history and the reasons why so many take to beer when in an Irish pub.  Created as a companion for those who want to soak up the experiences the beautiful city of Dublin has to offer, Dezzie’s Guide hopes to optimize the craic, which is Gaelic for fun, by telling you the best places to go for local banter and beer.

Upon first startup, users will be greeted with an introduction to not only what Dezzie’s Guide has to offer, but also tidbits about Dublin and all the research and effort that went into making this application such an extensive, detailed and witty guide for tourists and natives alike.

Within the application itself, you will find three distinct tabs that break Dezzie’s Guide into Pints, Bars and Tips.  Under the Pints tab, users can read about the various types of pints you will find in Dublin: Another Pint, Cheeky Pint, Hair of the Dog Pints, Half-Pint, Matchday Pints, Paddy’s Day Pints, Post-Work Pints, Quick Pint, Quiet Pints, and Random Pints.  Each pint category comes with its own description, including where you might drink one, a little bit about its history and various other silly details that make each explanation as unique as the pint itself.

The Bars tab provides users with a list of popular pubs in which you may choose to enjoy said pints.  A review, the establishment’s address, their phone number and a map that pinpoints their location accompany each name.  The reviews are short but comprehensive, giving you a decent peek into the pub’s atmosphere to determine whether it will mesh well with your taste and personality.  The Tips tab fills you in on basic knowledge about Dublin that may prove rather helpful.  Users will learn about Trinity College, forms of transportation, sports, music, writers and so much more.

Truly utilizing their wit, the developers of Dezzie’s Guide have injected their thorough research and observations with a fun sense of humor that puts users in a good mood way before they ever arrive.  They manage to discourage the stereotype while promoting the culture, pointing out that Ireland isn’t solely devoted to the consumption of alcohol, but also a vast, interesting place where the people simply love to have fun.  And with such a detailed, personal guide in your pocket, get ready to “drink up” as much of Dublin life as you can possibly consume!

Dezzie’s Guide to Pinting in Dublin [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 3.1.2 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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Be Heard by Many with Group Call and Text by Callvine

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Be Heard by Many with Group Call and Text by Callvine

Price: Free    Score: 6/10    By A. PapachristosGroup

Repeating yourself over and over to everyone who must hear what you have to say can get extremely tiring.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could call or message everyone involved all at once so you can clue them all in with a single breath?

With Group Call & Text by Callvine, users can call and text numerous people all at once from the convenience of a single application.  Designed to make conducting business more efficient does its best to integrate a plethora of modern conveniences, doing the best it can to hold true to such services.

When you begin, Callvine will ask you if you want to enable Push notifications, which you can accept or decline.  You will then find yourself on the ‘Call Now’ page.  Here, you will be able to tap the bookmark icon to the right of the Search bar in order to peruse your contacts list and choose multiple people to call at once.  Simply scroll through the list and tap the circle next to whichever names you wish to so that person’s number will be checked off and added to your list.  Above the bookmark icon you will find a ‘+’ icon, which allows users to add a new phone number or contact.  Once you have finished making your selection, tap ‘Place Call’ and everyone will be called at once.  You can even call all the numbers attached to a single contact (home, office, mobile) so you will surely reach them.

Group calls* allow users to instantly connect and talk to up to 20 people for free for up to 10 minutes with one call.  Unfortunately, in order to make group calls, users first have to register with Callvine.  If you go over the free 10-minute limit, you will need to buy blocks of time, which you can purchase through your iTunes account.  Blocks of 60 minutes will cost you $5.99 and are good for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.  Again, like most apps that promise similar calling and messaging conveniences, you will have to pay extra in addition to your normal calling plan.

One Callvine minute will allow you to talk to 5  people at once, while a larger call will use 2 Callvine minutes per actual minute of your call.  With the ability to talk to up to 50 people at once, Callvine will adjust the minutes itself to accommodate your usage.  I suggest thoroughly reading through the ‘Help’ section under the ‘More’ tab in order to fully understand how much it will cost you to fully utilize the concept of group calling before you find yourself spending more money than you wanted.

Luckily, group texting does not require you to register.  Group texting works with the iPhone’s Messages application, so all message sent are applied to your regular messaging and data plan and you therefore will not be charged extra.  The ‘Text Now’ tab works exactly like the ‘Call Now’ tab except, in the end, you are sending a mass text message instead of calling multiple people at a single time.  Simply access your bookmarks to choose your contacts and press ‘Send Text’ when ready.

The first two tabs mainly exist as reference points that help you organize calls and contacts.  The ‘Groups’ tab allows you to create lists of contacts that you frequently message or call at one time so you do not have to sift through your contacts list each time you use the application.  Just tap the ‘+’ icon in the top right corner to create a group category and begin adding contacts to the list.  The ‘Recents’ tab will conveniently display your active group calls as well as recent activity.

Callvine, however, has been optimized to work with iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 devices running iOS4.  Anyone running an earlier OS edition may find various functions disabled.  So download iOS4 and utilize the characteristics you can to the best of your ability so you hopefully won’t have to pay any additional money on top of your already hefty mobile bill.

*Group calling is currently only available within the continental United States.  All group calls are free until September 7.

Group Call & Text by Callvine [iTunes Link] requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later and is compatible with iPhone. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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