Archive for December, 2009

iCanRead

Here’s another great spelling/reading app for early readers. iCanRead helps your child learn to spell and read by having them work with letter “magnets” on a fridge. The idea is simple, drag the letters into the correct order underneath a picture that is hanging on the fridge. The app can be setup to display answer [...]

 

DidjaC?

DidjaC? was developed by Movie Gallery/Hollywood video and it’s a feature used on their website.  Now they’ve brought it to an iPhone app that can come with you to their video stores. The app features several buttons on the bottom of the screen. The “DVDs” button provides you with a list of newly released DVDs [...]

 

Clifford’s BE BIG with Words

  Did you know that Clifford the Big Red Dog has an iPhone app? He does and it’s all about learning how to make words. The character of Jetta is trying to paint some pictures but she needs help figuring out what to create. Your job is to spell out words and give her inspiration. [...]

 

My Top Ten Mom Tweaks for My iPhone – Part Two

Yesterday I talked about my top ten easy tweaks that I’ve applied to my iPhone. Today I’ll finish out that list. (Part One) 6. I name my alarms. This is such a simple trick but it helps me keep track of what all the buzzing and ringing means.  Open up the Clock app and tap [...]

 
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Grover’s Number Special

Grover’s Number Special was an app that I really enjoyed trying out and it brought back many memories of my time with Sesame Street.  This app features Grover working as a waiter at Charlie’s Restaurant. He is attempting to serve his customer Mr. Johnson. (He’s the grumpy blue Muppet that always has the “luck” to [...]

 

Foodditive – Food Additive Guide

Foodditive is an app for anyone dealing with dietary restrictions and looking for a way to decipher the gibberish of food additives. The user interface for this app is smooth and pleasant to look at. Using the app you can browse through the different additives to learn more about each one. Additives can be browsed [...]

 
 
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iOS 5.01 Released: Includes Fix For iOS 5.0 Battery Life Issue

iOS 5 Gets Its First Update Thanks to my husband Zack for getting this post out about the new iOS 5.1 release. I’ve yet to install the update…but I’ll be following his instructions below. Shortly after the iPhone 4S hit the market a bug was discovered that severely impacted battery life on those new devices. [...]

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I review iPhone apps for moms. I have a decent grasp of techy things but the technical guts (for lack of a better word) of how the apps work are beyond me. So my reviews will be practical and purely subjective. Reviews for moms by a real life, actual mom. My kids will vouch for me.