Dear reader, Are you a disorganised, scatty sort, who yearns for a sense of organisation, calm and order? Join the club. If it wasn't for my phone and my Filofax, I'm not entirely sure how I'd function. Apps are often my saviour, and there are plenty of them out there to help those of us that … [Read more...]
Five ways to use Vine
There's a new kid on the social media block, and it's called Vine. If you love Instagram but have a yearning for more moving images in your life, Vine could tick all the boxes. It's a social network for short videos, either created in one go or taken over time to create a short story. Each … [Read more...]
Getting organised: Daily Routine app
Remember that delicious 2013 enthusiasm and optimism a lot of us had a couple of weeks ago? Glorious, wasn't it? The trouble is, life can get in the way of fulfilling all those resolutions and goals. Chances are the diet has hit a few road bumps, your aim to hit the gym three times a week has … [Read more...]
A guide to Sensible Software and the games we should still be playing
Mobile gaming has very quickly become a lucrative and accessible platform for developers to stretch their creative muscle. It’s also proved a place to breathe new life into older games, either by straight-up ports or doe-eyed homage. Recently I reviewed Kukouri’s Tiny Troopers, which left me … [Read more...]
Mobile Gaming: Tiny Troopers Review
Finnish developers Kukouri have teamed up with Chillingo to give us Tiny Troopers, a game that seems unashamedly influenced by Sensible Software’s 1993 classic Cannon Fodder. Even the tagline “Give war a chance” seems like a blatant take on Cannon Fodder’s classic theme tune. Drawing inspiration … [Read more...]
New Star Soccer: super-addictive mobile game
It’s finally come, that time of year that all football fans hate: Summer. Ok, so the Euros were a very welcome extension of the regular season, but now it’s over and we face a few weeks nothing but boring commercial friendlies and transfer speculation which is contradicted on a daily basis ... … [Read more...]
Five awesome mobile sports games you need in your locker
There’s a plethora of sports titles available for mobile devices: everything from full recreations to pick-up-and-play mini games. Unless you’re a die-hard polo or lacrosse fan, chances are your favourite sport will be represented somewhere, somehow. Electronic Arts typically dominates the market … [Read more...]
Five 16bit classics you should be playing
Always dreamed of having a Super Nintendo or Sega Megadrive in your pocket? Well that fantasy is now a reality thanks to the wonders of modern technology. Here are my top five 16-bit classics that you should download to your smart phone immediately. Earthworm Jim Shiny Entertainment’s … [Read more...]
Five addictive games for your phone
For my money the best mobile games are the ones that you can dip in and out of when you have a few seconds to burn. So here are my top five quick-fix picks. Fragger (Miniclip) Any procrastinator worth their salt will have played a Miniclip game whether they know it or not. Miniclip … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Morf, the domestic goddess of apps
This week, I've been testing out an iPhone app to help me with the cleaning. Stick with me here people, it's not quite as dull as it sounds. Morf is an app that helps you clean your Stuff using everyday household items. Morf tells you how to: Remove a broken lightbulb....with a … [Read more...]