iPad

Two tablets stand out above the rest of the mid-sized mobile market: Apple’s iPad mini with Retina display and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX. Both are awesome, but you need to pick the right device for you. Here’s why you choose the iPad mini. If you’re invested in Apple’s ecosystem, no other device will make you Continue Reading →

I love year-end lists! It’s my favorite thing about turning over the calendar. Here are my picks for the best iOS games on iPhone and iPad of 2013. Ridiculous Fishing ($2.99 for both the iPhone and iPad version) Ridiculous Fishing is my vote for Best iOS Game of the Year. A ridiculously (no pun intended?) simple Continue Reading →

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An introduction to photography via mobile devices, as they all come equipped with built-in cameras, is one of the most accessible forms of creative expression. Here are five apps that are suited to Elementary school students and younger. Crayola Lights, Camera, Color! (Free) Crayola Lights, Camera, Color offers kids an ever-engaging experience where they can instantly Continue Reading →

This holiday season may seem like it’s all about the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, but other consoles offer far more bang for your buck. The latest and greatest from Microsoft and Sony are far and away the most powerful non-PC video game machines you can buy (for the most part), but a serious Continue Reading →

Apple just released its annual “Best Of” list for iTunes and the App Store, and apps that focused on language learning or featured unusual visual design were among its top picks. The iPhone and iPad Games of the Year both won Apple Design awards in June. iPhone game Ridiculous Fishing: A Tale of Redemption by Continue Reading →

Should you purchase a full-featured tablet or a select-features tablet or an e-reader? That may be a better way to ask the question. Do you want to spend the money on an iPad? If so, nothing else will do. If you’re invested in the Apple ecosystem, there is no way that any other device is Continue Reading →

Apple’s U.S. Patent No. 8,603,574 for a “Curved touch sensor” details a manufacturing technique that produces accurate, curved touch surfaces without deficiencies caused by substrate warping or deformation. The patent’s claims specifically cover use of the technology in displays, touch pads and touch mice, among other devices.  Apple notes that current touch panel technologies, specifically Continue Reading →

Developing an interest in international affairs starts with knowing the names, capitals and history of foreign nations. These mobile apps allow students to virtually visit areas of the United States and other countries, while teaching important statistics and facts about them. Stack the Countries™ ($1.99) There are several key concepts related to countries and continents taught Continue Reading →

ToyTalk on Thursday unveiled “In the Movies,” a new sketch for its flagship iPad program, “The Winston Show.” The newest addition features two brand new shorts: “Winston Sly, Private Eye” and “Squabble Amongst the Stars.” “In the Movies” adds to ToyTalk’s conversation-driven entertainment for families. The two new shorts use the iPad’s video functionality to Continue Reading →