http://www.do-it-mobile.com Your Source for Social News and Networking Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:21 EDT en http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=mypantone-%E2%80%93-a-must-have-app-for-graphic-designers The Pantone Libraries have been a standard in graphic design and printing for as long as I can remember. Although I don’t spec out colors day to day as I used to earlier in my career, there are times that I get stuck trying to figure out what colors to use for a design I’m doing. I’m VERY color challenged when it comes to doing design work. Even when I have the main color I want, I’m not good at picking out the complimentary colors. My friend Sydney showed me the myPantone App and I had to download it that night. It does the obvious. You can browse through the swatches and lookup colors by numbers. That’s no different than having a Pantone swatch book in front of you. What made me download the App as soon as I could was the integrated camera feature. Using the camera on your iOS device you can snap a photo and then use your finger to sample the colors in the photo and the app will find the closest Pantone color to the color sample that you chose. That’s really cool, but to make it even better the App gives you not only the matching Pantone color, but you can also get the Lab, sRGB, HTML (Hex), and CMYK values. This is awesome for web design too. For example, you could walk into a business and snap a couple of photos of their existing decor. Then you’ll have the swatches needed for designing their marketing materials as well as their website. Palettes can be shared via emailed or printed as well as sent to another device in range. Colors can also be saved as Favorites. There’s even a new SkinTones Library.
One thing you have to realize is that your iPhone is NOT color calibrated and lighting conditions for the photo will also make a difference especially if the white balance is off. Since your camera is NOT perfect, this will always be just an estimate and not an exact science. It ill help get you in the ballpark faster than manually searching. However, even with those caveats I would say that this is a must have App for designers. What I would like to see is Universal version that is native to iPad.


 

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]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:21 EDT free Top 10 Apps 102 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=mypantone-%E2%80%93-a-must-have-app-for-graphic-designers http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=wordtag To play WordTag: 1. Pick a word for someone to guess. 2. Type in a brilliant, funny, tricky, silly, awkward clue. 3. Each word you describe is paired with six locked words. The more you play, the more challenging things get!
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Actions in a Nutshell
Actions is a two part app, comprised of a server that runs silently in the background of your Mac (it also works on Windows) and an iPad app that allows you to execute specific actions on your Mac.
Prior to version 1.0.3 all that was possible was triggering keyboard shortcuts, however this latest incarnation has seen some amazing additions. Besides hotkeys, you can now control the system, application windows and media as well as send emails, open URLs and paste text snippets.
The first set showcases some of the actions possible.
Actions is stunning and every interaction with the app, from the intuitive and well thought out gestures to the whimsical sounds, shows an extraordinary level of attention to detail. And speaking of sounds, the developers have already revealed that they’re working with Hugo Verweij from Cleartones for even better sounds in the next update.
While the app is intuitive, no expense was spared in getting the user up to speed as quickly as possible. An email with a few instructions and download link to the server component, an initial set with some interesting actions and a tutorial guiding the user every step of the way are all part of the welcome package.
A detailed tutorial guides you through every step of the process.
The Anatomy of Actions
In order to get the most out of Actions it’s essential you familiarise yourself with the various building blocks.

Action – in essence is what will be executed on your target Mac. A few possible actions include:

Launching hotkeys – whilst you can create them from scratch, Actions already has a large list of keyboard shortcuts for specific apps (presets) that can be imported;
Controlling the system – perform a variety of common actions such as shutdown, restart, sleep, logout, etc.;
Controlling windows – akin to apps such as Moom on the Mac, Actions has the ability to resize a window so that it occupies either the left, right, top or bottom half of the screen. It can also close, minimize and maximize the current app window;
Controlling media – volume level, play, pause, previous and next track are just a few of the possible actions when it comes to media control;
Emails and URLs – here you can quickly create an email or open a URL. You can define email templates with To, Cc, Subject or Body pre-populated. Just one tap will launch the default email client on the Mac with all those details ready to go;
Text snippets – you may already have a text expander app, but if your needs are humble and not already met, then this is perfect for the job. Create a snippet of text and place (:) where you want to cursor to be;


Touchpads – this an action’s container: the button you tap in order to trigger said action. You can customize the touchpad by choosing one of seven available colors and optionally any of the many carefully crafted icons.
Sets – these contain touchpads and subsets. A set can be linked to an app (Magnet Application), meaning that when you switch between linked apps, their corresponding set also switches and vice-versa. It’s also possible to favourite a set for quick access;
Subsets – this is merely a group touchpads. A subset can either be locked (remains open when a touchpad is tapped) or unlocked (closes after tapping a touchpad).

It’s easy to create a new action and link it to an app.
Rich in Gestures
Actions makes clever use of gestures. The ability to define custom gestures is planned for a future update, but currently available gestures include:

Three finger swipe left or right navigates between sets;
Three finger swipe down reveals a scrollable list of sets for easy selection;
For sets that have more than one page of touchpads, one finger swipe left or right navigates between pages;
Two finger swipe left or right executes undo/redo in the current app and two finger swipe up/down copies/pastes in the active app.

An overview of the gestures as presented by the initial tutorial.
Although not a gesture per se, it’s relevant to point out that tapping and holding with three fingers will switch between your favourite set and the last set used. This is a great way of having quick access to a set with all those global controls (window controls etc.).
A Few Use Cases
There are many possible uses for Actions, ranging from the simple and mundane to the more elaborate – it’s all a matter of imagination and ingenuity. To get you started, here are just a few things that can easily be accomplished with Actions. Given the app’s nature, where appropriate, I’ve gone into more detail over on Mac.AppStorm, so just follow the links if you’re uncertain how to accomplish any action.
App Launcher/Switcher
Create a new set and leave the Magnet Application blank. Now create a touchpad for every app you’d like to have. Give it a name and optionally an icon and colour. Leave the shortcut blank and under Send to, choose the desired app.
Mark this set as favourite so you can have quick and easy access to your apps. You can also set the global actions in this set, such as resizing windows etc.
Working With Windows
I’ve already mentioned that Actions can handle windows, resizing and moving them so that they occupy only half of the screen. This in itself is great, but there are apps on the Mac far better suited for this task.
One such app is Moom, that allows you to create Window Snapshots, a logical grouping of windows that can easily be recalled with a keyboard shortcut. Another great feature of Moom is the ability to assign to a hotkey, to a sequence of window actions.
Working With Mail
One of the available presets in Actions is for Mail.app. It has the most common tasks you’d expect to do in mail, composing, replying, archiving etc. However, I still found it had something missing. The ability to move messages and navigate mailboxes. With a little help from apps such as Keyboard Maestro I can now fully triage and manage my mail from Actions.
Working With File and Folders
Actions feels right at home whizzing through finder with presets for the default locations and some common tasks. What happens though when you need something other than the default? Once again, with a little automation at the Mac end, it’s a cinch to setup Actions so that moving files and accessing favourite folders is a mere tap away.
Control Your Media Center
If you’re one of the many people that, like Katie Floyd, have cut the cable and set up a Mac mini as a media center, then Actions is the best possible remote you could get.
Simply create a new set with actions that allows you to control iTunes, volume, play and pause. Create some actions for Hulu or any other service you use. As long as you have you iPad near, you’ll never have to look for that pesky remote lost under the couch pillows.
Easy controls for media.
Still to Come
The dedicated team behind Actions is already hard at work on the next version which promises even more goodness. A few things on the roadmap so far include:

The ability to emulate a click (left, middle or right) with your key combination or by itself;
The ability to emulate key hold (press and release), instead of simply sending the combination once on tap;
The ability to repeatedly send keystrokes at a given rate;
Macros, the much awaited feature, allowing you to sequentially tie a series of actions (think Keyboard Maestro for the iPad).

Also planned is an online community for users to share with each other custom sets (importing and exporting is done via iTunes).
Final Thoughts
All that is needed for Actions and your Mac to communicate is that both are on the same wireless network. Proximity no longer is an issue and this opens up a realm of possibilities. You could harness the power of home automation with WeMo and other similar solutions. Or, you could automate your Mac with apps such as Better Touch Tool or Keyboard Maestro – let your imagination run wild!
Whether you’re a mad scientist like Brett Terpstra, with more key bindings that most could fathom, or a user with more humble needs (such as myself), you’ll undoubtedly find a use for Actions.
If you already find that your iPad is never far from your Mac, then why not give it a better use and boost your productivity. Why not try Actions? At $3.99 it’s a steal! It is, in my opinion, the companion app for any productive Mac lover!
How would you use Actions? Share your ideas with us in the comments. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:04 EDT ipad3 iPad 150 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=actions-one-tap-automation http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=fifth-generation-ipad-production-to-begin-in-july-august Earlier rumours suggested that the fifth-generation iPad could launch as early as April, but a new report from DigiTimes is claiming that production of the next full-sized iPad will actually begin in July-August, citing the usual Taiwan-based supply chain makers as sources.
Consistent with other rumours though, the report also says the new iPad will be lighter and thinner than the fourth-generation model with a thin bezel design similar to the iPad mini. The display for the new iPad will reportedly be produced by LG Display and Sharp and the touch panels will come from TPK.
Previous rumors have suggested that Apple would hold an event this month, announcing the fifth-generation iPad and speculation picked up when a number of U.S. retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and MacMall cut prices of the iPad.
It’s definitely getting trickier to predict when Apple is planning to release a new product. Last year Apple launched two iPads with minor updates: the third-generation model with Retina display in March and the fourth-generation model with a faster A6X CPU, Lightning connector and FaceTime HD camera a few months later in October. Then Apple quietly launched a new higher-capacity 128 GB model in early February.
Only time will tell if production for the fifth-generation iPad will really begin in July-August.  Stay tuned.
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The post Fifth-Generation iPad Production To Begin In July-August? appeared first on Macgasm. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:03 EDT wallpapers iPad 132 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=fifth-generation-ipad-production-to-begin-in-july-august http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=rumor-of-the-day-imminent-ipad-production-points-to-fall-launch-for-5th-gen Today, DigiTimes is reporting that suppliers are gearing up for mass production of the fifth-generation iPad starting in July, which is right on track for a fall launch.

According to DigiTimes, production of a new 9.7-inch screen will take place between July and August of this year. Suppliers will focus on key components, such as display panels and touch screens, in order to prepare for smooth production yields.
An unnamed source told DigiTimes that “The new iPad will be thinner and lighter than the fourth-generation one and will adopt a slim bezel design, similar to that of the iPad mini.”
DigiTimes also reports that the new iPad’s display panels will be supplied wby LG Display and Sharp. Touch screens will be assembled by TPK. Nitto Denko and Teijin will supply the rumored G/F2 (DITO) thin film.

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]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:59 EDT gadget iPad 98 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=rumor-of-the-day-imminent-ipad-production-points-to-fall-launch-for-5th-gen http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=official-imgur-app-hits-google-play-%E2%80%93-available-exclusively-in-australia-for-now Everyone's favorite image hosting site has just made its way into the Play Store. Of course I'm referring to Imgur, "the simple image sharer." Unfortunately, the app is georestricted to Australia during its beta period, so those of us in the rest of the world will have to wait a bit to get our hands on it.
  
Those who can use it, however, will be able to browse through Imgur's content, comment and vote on images, upload directly from their device, manager their account, and more. So, basically, everything that can be done on the site, just from a phone or tablet. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:Imgur App For Android With Account Support Now Available For Download

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Official Imgur App Hits Google Play – Available Exclusively In Australia For Now was written by the awesome team at Android Police. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:58 EDT top Android Apps 129 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=official-imgur-app-hits-google-play-%E2%80%93-available-exclusively-in-australia-for-now http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=keep-tabs-on-new-movie-releases-with-etrizzle
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eTrizzle helps you decide what to watch while at home. It’s a simple app/website that will aggregate movie listings from several online streaming/purchasing services, including: iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Redbox, Amazon Prime, HBO Go, Redbox Instant, and more. Even better, it’s well-organized and easy to search.
The Home Screen: New Releases
When you first open up the app, you’re taken to a list of the newest releases from across all of the supported services. As you can see from the above screenshot, each listing includes the title, movie poster, and Rotten Tomatos rating. Pressing one of the movies will take you to full listing screen with ratings, synopsis, actors, rating, runtime, the ability to view the trailer, and the list of services on which the movie is available.
Single Movie Screens
As you can see, streaming services will not list a price, whereas downloadable versions of the movie will. Pressing on one of the services will take you to a webpage for that movie; while this is OK for services like Amazon and Redbox (and even Google Play, I suppose), this proves problematic for Netflix and Hulu, where you cannot stream from a mobile browser. eTrizzle should really check for the native app and then if it’s not installed, kick the user to the Google Play store or website.
I also feel that services like Google Play, Netflix, and Hulu should be checking certain devices or OS for a native app, but responsibility here belongs to eTrizzle.
This is really the main/only functionality of eTrizzle (hence the short review). However, the app does have some fantastic organization options I want to talk about.
Stay Organized!
eTrizzle lets you not only do a text search using the bar at the top of each screen, but also allows you to browse movies by a lot of different criteria. There are dropdowns available that let you filter by things like Genre, Service, and even New/Popular.
Dropdown options for Genre and Service
At the bottom of the screen there are also 4 buttons: New, Popular, Services, and Browse. While the first three are self-explainatory, Browse has some pretty nifty lists you can check out, including: Free, Streaming, and Top Movies of 2012. This is followed by a list of all the genres.
The Browse Screen
I thought this was a really nice touch as it gives the user different exploring or discovery options.
Wishlist
While I really do like the service, I think it’s fairly obvious that they are just generating content exactly as it appears on their website. I’d really like to see better native integration by calling on-device apps for faster streaming/purchase. This would make the app incredibly powerful. I’d also really like to see a “Favorites” option that would allow me to keep a list of the movies I want to see, so I could quickly rent or stream when I’m ready to watch them.
Conclusion
eTrizzle is a really nice aggregator that helps you keep track of newly released movies, available for purchase of streaming. While I will continute to use it for that reason alone, I really would like to see some tighter integration with Android to make it feel like a native app. Right now, it feels more like a mobile-optimized website. I’ll hold off on giving it a rating now and look forward to what the developers will do in future builds!


]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:56 EDT appstorm Google Andriod 111 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=keep-tabs-on-new-movie-releases-with-etrizzle http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=google-reportedly-prunes-60000-apps-from-google-play-store Google has removed nearly 60,000 applications from the Google Play Store, according to various reports. It is unclear as to what the cause was for the mass removal; however, we’re happy to see Google cleaning things up.
While Google doesn’t stand in the way of any developers listing an app in the Play Store but has been known to remove titles on occasion. It’s possible that Google is just stepping things up a bit as of late, pulling things down if they appear to violate some of the policies.
Really, there’s not much difference to the average user when Google pulls down these so-called “spammy” apps and games. How many do you really need?
As to what the official number of Android apps actually is will likely be fleshed out at Google IO next month. It’s likely that we’ll hear the monumental figures of app downloads, available titles, etc.
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]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:55 EDT smartphone Cellphone Reviews 124 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=google-reportedly-prunes-60000-apps-from-google-play-store http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=google-play-store-redesign-is-now-official Google has at last announced it’s new redesign of the Play Store which was leaked not too long ago.
Instead of the current magazine style layout, Google has gone for a card view and follows their Holo style – I don’t know what took them so long to be honest.
It’s rolling out now to devices with Android 2.2 and above. Not everyone will get it right away though, it’ll be rolling out gradually so expect it in the coming weeks.


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Original Article on UltraLinx Website - Google Play Store Redesign Is Now Official

Follow UltraLinx on - Facebook | Twitter. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:53 EDT cellphone Google Andriod 39 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=google-play-store-redesign-is-now-official http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=how-to-root-att-samsung-galaxy-note-by-flashing-pre-rooted-kernel-via-odin-guide Samsung Galaxy Note is one of the rather interesting devices released by Samsung as it’s a cross between a traditional tablet and a smartphone with a gigantic screen size of 5.3-inch (by smartphone standards). It makes the device much more useful for some people in terms of increased productivity possibilities but at the same time it renders the device un-pocket able. Other impressive features include a powerful 8MP front rear facing camera as well as a 2MP front facing camera. Good news for the US consumers that fancy of this device is that its just going to be released to AT&T. Even better that talented Android developers have already managed to root the device even before the release! Here is a guide on how to root your At&T version of Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-i717. We posted earlier a guide for rooting the international version of this device here.
Note: Rooting, Jailbreaking or customizing your device can be risky, and you may end-up bricking your device! Follow the instructions posted here at your own responsibility as Inspired Geek will not be responsible for any damage to your device.

Required Downloads
- Download the ODIN 1.85 and then extract the .zip file.
- Download Pre-rooted kernel for PDA.
- If you do not have Samsung’s KIES 2.0 installed, download and install it. Correct USB drivers must be installed, so that programs can communicate with the device. Reboot computer after KIES installation.
Procedure: Root Samsung Galaxy Note
Step 1: Make sure that your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging. Step 2: Reboot your device into download mode. To do so: Turn the device off, then power it on by holding Volume-Down then powering it on simultaneously. Then there will be a screen asking to press Vol-Up to put the device in to Download mode. Step 3: Start ODIN.
Step 4: Connect the device to your computer using USB. Step 5: Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen will show that a device is now connected - Make sure that in ODIN nothing is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time"checkboxes. - Press the "PDA" button, and select the pre-rooted PDA kernel file that you downloaded above. - Press "Start". ODIN will now flash the pre-rooted kernel, and the device should reboot afterwards.

Step 6: After the device reboots in the OS then from Android Market search for the SuperUser and install it.
If you follow all the above steps correctly then your AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy Note will be rooted. Please note that the above mentioned procedure will increment the custom flash counter on your device. Which is not a big issue for most users but its believed this it is used by Samsung for the warranty purposes.
For more details on this this rooting procedure, discussions and future updates please follow the XDA thread linked below.
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]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:53 EDT droid Google Andriod 56 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=how-to-root-att-samsung-galaxy-note-by-flashing-pre-rooted-kernel-via-odin-guide http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=how-to-gift-an-ipad-app The iTunes store has a lot of entertaining, useful apps and awesome games in store for everyone, but did you know that iTunes also has an built in app gifting tool where you can pay for someone’s download and send them a link to receive their app? This is perfect for gifting on holidays, especially if that someone is passionate about apps and games.
Out are the days of the iTunes cards and in is the age of app gifting!
 
How to Gift an App? Let me Show you!
First, you should go to the iTunes page of the app you want to gift. For obvious reasons, you cannot gift free apps.
Next, tap on the GIFT THIS APP option on the page.

 
iTunes will ask for your iTunes username and password, so please tap on continue and supply the needed information.
iTunes will give you information about the app, click continue and you will be prompted to supply the recipient’s information, such as name and email, plus a personal message, just in case you want to say something sweet. Tap on Next.

 
You would just have to confirm the purchase on the next page. Click Buy Gift.
After that, the recipient will receive an email with the unique link for the download. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:40 EDT play Game Apps 65 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=how-to-gift-an-ipad-app http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=lifetopix-ipad-app-review-a-central-organization-hub-for-your-life Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:38 EDT tablet iPad 15 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=lifetopix-ipad-app-review-a-central-organization-hub-for-your-life http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=windows-phone-nokia-lumia-920-review Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:33 EDT iphones Apple iPhone 12 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=windows-phone-nokia-lumia-920-review http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=download-htc-sense-5-wallpapers-here Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:31 EDT droids Google Andriod 74 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=download-htc-sense-5-wallpapers-here http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=rumor-ipad-5-set-for-summer-production
A new report is suggesting that the next generation iPad 5 is expected to go into mass production in July and August of this year. The report comes from Digitimes who have apparently sourced the information from Taiwanese component manufacturers, and who are saying that the device will likely therefore not launch until much later in the year. No details are offered on the new device other than the likelihood that it will be thinner and lighter than the current generation iPad and take design inferences from the iPad mini.

The new report runs contrary to previous rumors suggesting that Apple would be aiming for an April launch of the iPad 5, with the July production schedule more than likely meaning that a November launch would be more accurate.
Inferred… ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:28 EDT ipads iPad 37 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=rumor-ipad-5-set-for-summer-production http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=mittens-review-whats-new-pussycat If Mittens [$0.99] - from its seemingly detached concept to its unexpected existence - has you skeptical, you're not alone. Heck, in our TA Plays for the game, Brad drew some early conclusions about the way that the experience seemed like it was playing things disappointingly safe both from a mechanical and creative standpoint. Having now cleared through all of the game's levels and its available bonus pack, it seems that like its in-game collectibles, this one might just be a gem after all. As with the title's titular feline, though, players may go through ups and downs along the way.

The thing is, where Swampy brought with him not only a novel concept but a slew of memorable levels - each of which felt like it had a distinct theme and purpose - Mittens meanders much more on its way to eventual greatness. As with any physics puzzler, the basics are covered in the first few levels of each zone, with the core concept revolving around the need to swipe and tap our brave kitty to safety on a quest to impress his true love. Unfortunately, this introductory mindset seems to bleed into a large portion of the game's first fifty levels, with many of them feeling like indistinct, unmemorable versions of one another.
You know that sense you get when a new level in a three-star puzzler feels vaguely like a rearranged version of the one you played just far enough back that the game thinks you forgot it? Yeah, it's that.  All the trademark elements are in place, including sliced ropes, last minute drops onto bouncy objects, and risky collectible snagging - painted with a Disney polish that ensures everything feels smooth and precise. Yet for all its emphatic not-badness, there's a lingering feeling of ho-hum in the first two zones that's hard to shake. A sense that Disney might be trading in slightly on its newly minted supremacy in the genre, doing far less than they could to justify a purchase.
The yin to this more reserved yang, however, comes in the form of the levels that appear towards the end of each zone, as well as almost the entirety of the game's third area. Reassuringly, Mittens does eventually step out of the genre's comfort zone to deliver a much fresher take on a well-trod play style. First appearing as five bonus levels that are unlocked as you collect gems, these more complicated stages feel like a wonderful mix between Amazing Alex [$0.99] and Cut the Rope [$0.99]. Each one  departs from the "tap here, swipe this" feeling, instead forcing you to navigate landscapes already full of motion, and piece together the perfect timing needed to play your role as the little furry cog in a miniature machine. Better still? They tie together wonderfully and make up for the feeling of detachment prevalent throughout earlier levels. My particular favorites are the five final circus big-tops of the second zone, that culminate in a brilliant level full of tightropes, cannons, and miniature cars.
And while the last zone and the game's much tougher (and more imaginative) harbor zone continue this trend, I can't help but wonder why it feels like it takes almost half the game to get there. Drawing further attention to the game's design foibles is a seeming lack of effort in  - of all areas - production values. Mittens' is completely without stage music save for a repetitive chime at the end of a level, and the cut scenes that exist to punctuate play pale in comparison to the subtle, endearing storytelling achieved in Where's My Water? Except for grating meows when you fall into blackness or foul up, the titular kitty lacks all semblance of a personality, and it proves nigh-impossible to invest in the game beyond the compulsive desire to beat its levels.
This, perhaps, is the predicament I'm having with Mittens. You'd be hard pressed to call it bad by any stretch, and about half way through, it manages to take off in ways not hinted at in our TA Plays video to become a pretty wonderful take on the physics puzzler. At a dollar, and with a future that will doubtless be filled with more content, fans of the genre would be hard pressed not to pick this one up. At the same time, however, it's more than a little disheartening that Disney seems to have followed up their return to form with a return to safety, and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect more than a competent time-killer from a studio of their pedigree.

Like a top notch student handing in a rush job, Mittens sags not under the weight of what it does wrong, but all that it could have done much better.
App Store Link: Mittens, $0.99
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WHY USE WHATSAPP:
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* NO HIDDEN COST: Once you and your friends download the application, you can use it to chat as much as you want. Send a million messages a day to your friends for free! WhatsApp uses your Internet connection: 3G/EDGE or Wi-Fi when available.

* MULTIMEDIA: Send Video, Images, and Voice notes to your friends and contacts.

* GROUP CHAT: Enjoy group conversations with your contacts. Add or Remove group participants, change group subject and set a group icon.

* PERSONAL: Set a profile photo which will be shown to all your contacts

* NO INTERNATIONAL CHARGES: Just like there is no added cost to send an international email, there is no cost to send WhatsApp messages internationally. Chat with your friends all over the world as long as they have WhatsApp Messenger installed and avoid those pesky international SMS costs.

* SAY NO TO PINS AND USERNAMES: Why even bother having to remember yet another PIN or username? WhatsApp works with your phone number, just like SMS would, and integrates flawlessly with your existing phone address book.

* NO NEED TO LOG IN/OUT: No more confusion about getting logged off from another computer or device. With push notifications WhatsApp is ALWAYS ON and ALWAYS CONNECTED.

* NO NEED TO ADD BUDDIES: Your Address Book is used to automatically connect you with your contacts. Your contacts who already have WhatsApp Messenger will be automatically displayed under Favorites, similar to a buddy list.

* OFFLINE MESSAGES: Even if you miss your push notifications or turn off your iPhone, WhatsApp will save your messages offline until you retrieve them during the next application use.

* AND MUCH MORE: Share location and places, Exchange contacts, Custom wallpaper, Custom notification sounds, Landscape mode, Message timestamps, Email chat history, Broadcast messages and media to many contacts at once, and much much more!

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We’re always excited to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at:

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or visit http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/iphone

or follow us on twitter:

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WhatsApp on iPhone works with virtually all carriers and networks but some carrier limitations may apply. If you are on an Apple unsupported wireless carrier, double check our FAQ for up to date information on our coverage.

NOTE: WhatsApp is a telephony application and as such iPod or iPad are NOT supported devices. ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:20 EDT itunes Top 10 Apps 117 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=whatsapp-messenger-whatsapp-inc- http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=ios-7-concept-video-displays-widgets-new-lock-screen-and-mission-control-on-iphone Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:18 EDT best Cellphone Reviews 32 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=ios-7-concept-video-displays-widgets-new-lock-screen-and-mission-control-on-iphone http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=graphictweets
]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:16 EDT appstore iPhone Apps 80 http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=graphictweets http://www.do-it-mobile.com/story.php?title=update-actions-for-ipad-productivity Actions for iPad 1.0.3
Device: iOS iPad Only
Category: Productivity
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0.2 -> 1.0.3 (iTunes)

Description:
★Featured in AppStore's Best of 2012 and Editor's Choice in several countries★Control your computer applications in the best way, your way. Advanced but incredibly simple to use, Actions is a revolutionary app that lets you interact more naturally with your computer, thanks to your beloved iPad.You can send a wide variety of commands (see the list below) to any software with a tap and create your personal palette for each one. Your most used actions will be always lying directly at your side, handily and neatly organized in Sets and Subsets.Each Set is completely customizable with different colors and many icons (+900!), and contextual aware: change app on your computer and your iPad will always show you the right set of actions, it’s automagic!Actions covers universal digital needs: you can both improve and streamline you workflow with massive softwares as Adobe Suite's and idly control your everyday apps with ease, or even iTunes remotely from the warm side of your sofa. Direct manipulation and instant feedback lets you save time and frustrations, transforming your digital experience in something new, closer to the future of computer interaction.Compose your palette choosing from a wide variety of actions: • hotkeys• system commands• media controls• windows handling• launch webpages• create email templates• text snippetsMAIN FEATURES • Mac & Win compatibility • Wi-fi syncing with auto-reconnection • Works in landscape and portrait• Organize your actions in Sets and Subsets • Highly customizable (Sizes, Colors & Icons) • 900 icons to choose from for your touchpads• Multitouch gestures for most used actions • Automatic set switching• Target actions to a specific app• Backup and exchange your sets with your friends• Built in presets for the most popular applications, such as:Ableton Live, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Aperture, Evernote, Excel, Internet Explorer, Final Cut, Finder, Firefox, Garageband, Chrome, iCal, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, Keynote, Logic Pro, Mail, Notes, Numbers, Outlook, Pages, Pixelmator, Powerpoint, Reeder, Reminders, Safari, TextEdit, Vlc, Word, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Media Player *IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all listed presets are available for both Mac and Windows platformsRequirements:- Mac OS X Snow Leopard/Lion/Mountain Lion- Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 beta support (running iTunes)- iPad and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi networkWhat's NewImportant: Update your Actions Server to use the new features!Also, if you like the update please help us with a positive review, in the AppStore sea isn't easy to stay afloat... :)NEW STUFF• 5 brand new and incredibly useful action types:- system actions- media controls- windows management- launch specific webpages- create email templates• New gorgeous look and increased purpose for set buttons, now showing the magnetized app's icon• New smart overlay tutorial• Position you text cursor in your snippet, using the special character "(:)"• Switching sets with a 3 finger swipe no longer launches the app if closed, until you tap the first action. No more unwanted app launches!• New and more friendly first start (this is for newcomers only, but we fancy let you know anyway) :)FIXES• Fixed issue with Ad-Hoc connections• Fixed issue with targets for actions in a subset• Fixed focus issues with Outlook, Word and VLC on Windows• Improved networking performances (Yes, again!)
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