If you believe Apple announced by the company as early as 2015 the results of the App Store, that’s for mobile devices running on iOS has been waiting nearly 1.5 million applications. Last year was also another record revenue growth period for developers creating a system platform for Apple. Total income of programmers developing applications in 2014 years alone exceeded 10 billion US dollars, and since the inception of the store for iOS application developers already earned $ 25 billion. It is no wonder that those willing to develop more applications missing. What kind of interest in software for iPads and iPhones brought us in February? Let’s see.
Calcbot – Throw the other calculators
What can be interesting in the calculator? Theoretically little. In practice, a really good deal. In general, each of us knows what is the calculator. It frees you from having to tediously conduct simpler (though not only based on the four basic mathematical operations) accounts. It appears that an attempt to create another application, which is a variation in the “calculator” is doomed to failure. Nothing could be more wrong, after all, human creativity is endless.
Calcbot at first glance looks like a normal, well-designed calculator offers two operating modes: portrait, it is plain simple calculator, and a horizontal converter with additional functions scientific (trigonometry, logarithms, roots, powers, etc.). The advantage of the application is what developers called “tape” (tape). This is nothing but an area in which each user input operation is saved and stored in a readable form that can easily decipher what specific functions and activities were carried out in the record. This calculator is devoid of many calculators characteristic of the “M +”, “M” or “MR” and “MC”, ie functions that allow you to store some action in memory. Here they are unnecessary, because at any moment you can reach – scrolling said tape – to any previously introduced measures in the case of repetitive activities you can add to your favorites and be used as a single mathematical object.
The results of calculations can be presented as a currency and automatically rounded to two decimal places, that’s such a convenience for ordering household bills. The App Store is also available as Pro version additionally comprising a built-in unit converter (over 200 various units of measure in 20 categories), as well as giving access to the most important mathematical and physical constants (eg. The Avogadro constant, Boltzmann’s constant, the speed of light in vacuum, Planck’s constant, the elementary charge, and many, many more). Those interested in additional opportunities Calcbota must fork out the equivalent of their portfolios € 1.99.
Price: free, paid Pro version available
It works on iPad, iPhone
Microsoft Onenote – sensational universal notebook
Microsoft recently very ambitious in its approach to software development on platforms other than Windows. An example of such a solution is OneNote, versatile, multi-platform notebook for easy storage of information in virtually any form. It is true that OneNote for iPad has already presented some time ago, but in February, iOS users have the opportunity to receive a major update this product. Currently OneNote’a version designed for Apple’s mobile system also supports handwritten notation (introduced eg. Via a touchscreen tablet) with the possibility of additional settings for how the hand position when entering content by this method, so multitouch iPad screen will not respond to pressure hand based on but only on screen stylus motion across the screen. This is an excellent program not only for students, but for anyone who wants to help you to collect a variety of interesting information in a consistent format (bloggers, journalists, academics, but also … housewives – OneNote is doing well as a notebook with favorite recipes !). With the integration of OneDrive OneNote’a access to stored information can be accessed from anywhere in the world, through the application installed on any platform, which means that any content placed on the OneNote’a from your iPad or iPhone will also be available almost immediately in the cloud (unless, of course, Apple’s mobile equipment is connected to the Internet), and through it on other devices where the user logs in using the same Microsoft account.
Price: Free
It works on iPad, iPhone
Stickyballs – Somebody’s messing balls
Recently there was a strange fashion mobile games are characterized by the fact that absolutely do not contain any of the story, they are not very sophisticated visual and – above all – very annoying and at the same time engaging. We had a Flappy Bird with its many clones (eg., Developed by Rovio – yes, that of Angry Birds – Retry), and now we have received Stickyballs . What’s going on in the game? Theoretically, the fun is easy. You control … sticky ball, which – by touching the screen – can be divided into two smaller ones, including sticky balls. When the game, the screen is scrolled down, and the task of the player via said the only available motion (split into two balls) is to circumvent the obstacles on the screen, because as you will not miss an obstacle, then the ball to stick and the end of play. Easy? No. annoying, and it very much. Just in time for the afternoon sleepiness dopadającą. 5 minutes of gameplay works better than a strong espresso; -)
Price: free of charge options available (version without ads)
It works on iPad, iPhone
Trello – Another attempt to organize disorder
Application to users to facilitate the organization of everyday life, both in terms of professional and private, have already created plenty. Still, all indications are that the ideal solution is not (and never will), and therefore made further attempts by developers struggle with the subject organization of tasks, GTD (Getting Things Done) etc. This application is an attempt to Trello.
What makes Trello against other applications for organizing your daily affairs and important it is unconventional approach to visualization tasks. App reminds us of … laying solitaire. Something like that is because the user workspace is a virtual array (ang. Board), in which individual objects representing such. Appointments, important events, to do lists, notes, etc., Are placed in the form of cards. Built guide to the application (in English) to facilitate understanding of the unconventional program interface.
Using the application is fairly simple. With cards can easily arrange the individual elements in such a way that the foreground elements are visible, which are, for example. The most urgent. Manipulation of cards is very easy, touch, hold down and drag your finger to the new location. Tapping card gives you access to more accurate data stored in the card, one can introduce additional activity, task lists, add attachments (attachments can be eg. Photos, as well as files stored in Dropbox service, which Trello can work), as well as comment. Comment feature requires access to an array friend. Unconventional but interesting approach to task management. Definitely worth trying out.
Price: free of charge options available
It works on iPad, iPhone
Duet – Another annoying game
The Duet is what a lot of game theory, just another annoying arcade game where the player must avoid obstacles. Attention in this case deserves the title holder, in particular sound. Fans of electronic music, ambient mood should be delighted. We loved it. As for the game itself, the task is simple (theoretically). using your thumbs in opposite sides of the screen, forcing associated with each pair of balls: red ii blue, on the market. The player must rotate balls so that none of them come into contact with on-screen obstacles. Title similar to the previously described some Stickyballs, but deserves attention if only because of the binding sound, graphics, although not much to find fault – closely correlated with the sound of a whole makes almost hypnotic impression. Annoying, but worth it.
Price: Free
It works on iPad, iPhone
Vimo – Creative video processing
Application enabling creative mobile device to modify the recorded video clip can be found in the App Store a whole lot, but the product described here, the program VIMO, deserves attention for two reasons. Firstly, it is one of the few titles that allow a simple and effective way to apply animation effects to video file. A second way to accomplish this task has been developed so clearly that the user does not have any idea about the animation to get the effect you achieve with a more professional animation programs that require much more work.
Of course you start work on the choice of video stored in the device memory when it is opened in edit mode, just select the point at which the animation effect is to be added (it is really simple finger scrolling is implemented on the line time video editing is displayed at the bottom of the screen), and then select one of the available program cartoonish animation effects.
Each of the available effects, called in the stickers , can be somewhat manipulated. The user has no direct impact indeed on the same animation, but it can move freely animated object in the frame, and change the pace of the animation. There is also no limit to the number of animated stickersów in the frame. Generally, the creative process is VIMO cool fun, and the resulting effect if it is successful (as it really is not difficult), will provide fun for the whole family.
Price: Free
It works on iPad iPhone
Seven – Personal trainer
In a healthy body, healthy mind. It is no secret that our well-being is largely conditioned by our condition and health. Those looking for an appropriate dose of sleep, regular physical activity and pickers optimally balanced meals are usually simply happier. In the App Store, you can find a whole host of applications acting as virtual nutritionists or trainers. This time it was classified as a program to a group of “coaching”. Seven is an application step by step guide you through the training program. The application name is not accidental, as the exercises offered in this product is a simple sets, each of which lasts no longer than seven minutes. Thanks nor they require specially high fitness exerciser, nor any sacrifices related to the organization of time and space to exercise. Let’s say seven minutes for a few squats, bends and similar exercises, each of us is able to save almost anywhere.
The aim of the lecture is built into the application of these siedmiominutowych conduct a practice session for seven months, which should give application developers think really noticeable increase in performance and a better mood. It is true that we did not have the chance to verify within a few days of testing this program, however, a simple form of communication, and motivation developed graphs showing the progress we liked and will love the many little przyrośniętym desks iPad and iPhone users.
It should give this program a chance, especially that in perspective, we have a better shape and better mood, it is worth any price.
Price: Free
It works on iPad, iPhone
TransferWise – Money transfers abroad without the high bank charges
TransferWise is also available in Polish foreign service that enables implementation of financial transfers. What distinguishes and differentiates properly TransferWise foreign bank transfers or alternative methods of foreign remittances are noticeably lower service costs. Application called TransferWise available on iPads and iPhones is simply a client program said financial services. How to ensure the creator of this service banks use high fees charged when foreign transfers and, if necessary, convert the payments shall detrimental to the parties to the transaction (as is beneficial to the bank) exchange rates have nothing to do with the actual exchange of money.
Given that much of the compatriots living and working outside the Polish, any money transfer service to help family and friends may be interesting, especially when it is characterized by lower maintenance costs compared to alternatives.
We checked how much it would cost to send 100 pounds from the UK to an account in Poland, using for this purpose is TransferWise. When submitting such. 100 pounds (according to the average exchange rate of 1 pound = 5.67 zł) the recipient will receive an amount 563.08 zł. For comparison, such transfers. Western Union cost 25 zł for amounts up to 500 zł.
Price: free (the program, the service itself is paid)
It works on iPad, iPhone
CheckPoint Champion – mikrodrifting on mobilkach
If you like any game, in which you can control the car, and you’ll never have the time to overcome long distances, CheckPoint Champion should win your interest. This is a simple arcade game with an interesting, a toy graphic design, in which a single journey you will not have to spend more than 10 seconds. Individual tasks underway just 10 seconds, and the less time you manage to overcome this distance, the more points you earn. Beating each task you unlock the next track, are building owned vehicle, possibly equipped with better cars. As a result of these ten seconds they get really long hours; -)
The controls are very simple, in the sense that it does not require special training. Left thumb turn left, right – right. The vehicle accelerates automatically and push the two thumbs to activate the turbo. Thus, 3, 2, 1 … go!
Price: free (available options surcharge)
It works on iPad, iPhone
Scanbot – Portable scanner and a QR code reader in one
The last program in our statement summarizing the February tidbits from the App Store’a is a useful tool for anyone who wants to quickly convert your printed document into digital form. Scanbot is a virtual “scanner”, of course, the scanning process is simply to take pictures with the camera built into the iPad or iPhone, but with additional features of this application, the image data collected can easily be converted to a digital publication.
Registered recognition, eg. photo prints can be stored in JPG format, native to the mobile device’s built-in image format, or directly converted to PDF proper digital publications. Scanned documents can be automatically transmitted from the Scanbota one of multiple clouds supported by the program, including iCloud, OneDrive’a, Google Drive or Dropbox. Also, users can use the Evernote service Scanbota as a tool for the automatic transfer of work to be scanned notes in Evernote. In addition to the functions of scanning documents that are printed program also recognizes QR codes.
One might ask what Scanbot different from the usual shooting documents? Well, besides the ability to record directly into a PDF, Scanbot intelligently crops photographed work. Eg. In a situation where you are not able to take the picture at right angles to the plane of the document, the program automatically corrects perspective. Other parameters, brightness, contrast, etc. Are optimized for maximum readability of scanned behavior output.
The application is also available in the commercial Pro version, in which an additional, most useful feature is the built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR ) for converting scanned documents printed with a graphic into editable text.
Price: free (available options surcharge)
It works on iPad, iPhone
