iPhone/iPad
Bad Piggies | $.99
The creator’s of the smash hit, Angry Birds, are back with a game that provides a different perspective on the war between the pigs and the birds, but with the same addictive game play. Bad Piggies is the story of the pigs making their great escape with stolen eggs over 84 different levels. Players must use their ingenuity to drive, fly, and crash through obstacles to advance through the increasingly difficult situations. You will have over 30 different objects to create the perfect get-away machine for your pig to get through the dangerous levels. The familiar 3 star system keeps players coming back for more until they complete the level with the optimal amount of points. Getting 3 stars not only means you successfully passed the level in the best way possible, but also unlocks more levels for you to explore. Shockoe believes that this a worthy successor to the incredibly successful angry bird series and is a must have for your ipod/iphone.
Android
Minecraft | $6.99
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CEO and Co-founder of Shockoe.com, LLC
Entrepreneur and experienced software engineer, interested in everything that involves mobile technology.
iPad
Showyou| Free
Looking for a new way to discover and share videos, try Showyou. Showyou is the App that will catch you up on everything your friends on Facebook and Twitter are watching. You can also follow video feeds from popular channels such as Reddit, TED, and The Daily Show. Showyou makes it incredibly easy to upload and share your own videos to growing collection of videos for you and your friends. With over 50 millions videos there are plenty of videos to search from and is a worthy alternative to youtube. Go to the App store today and find out why it was ranked the best Social Networking App for the iPad in 2011.
Android
Google Analytics | Free
Google Analytics, the popular web admin tool, is now available at the palm of your hand and is ready at a moments notice. The mobile app allows users to check in on their website and gives them real time statistics on web traffic including the number of visitors and which pages are getting the most hits. Automatic alerts let you know when your website has experienced an unusual amount of activity in visitors or if the website is down, you can also set alerts for certain revenue goals or number of unique visitors. The mobile app allows you to access your account and profiles already on your PC so you don’t have to set anything up on your phone. The dashboard is also customizable to display only the information that is important to you so you can quickly check the status of your site without having to navigate your way around the app. This App is an essential tool for all business owners, marketing strategists, and bloggers to collect data anywhere anytime.
CEO and Co-founder of Shockoe.com, LLC
Entrepreneur and experienced software engineer, interested in everything that involves mobile technology.
iPad
Amazon Instant Video| Free
Amazon’s popular video streaming service has now become available on the iPad! The App is free but it does require an Amazon Prime subscription which is $79/year (cheaper than Netflix, plus free two day shipping on a lot of things in their store). Now is a great time to get the subscription, Amazon has over 18,000 video titles available for instant streaming and recently made licensing deals with Warner Bros, MGM, and Paramount to increase it’s video library. You can also shop from over 120,000 videos from the Video store and subscribe to a TV Season Pass and episodes will automatically be available on your iPad the day after they air. With Amazon Whispersync and you can also resume watching from any of your connected Amazon devices. Get this App today if you are tired of watching the looking at the same video selection that Netflix and others have to offer.
Android
London 2012 Results | Free
Get the latest results happening in the Olympics and Paralympics right now for all the sports in one place, the London 2012 Results App. This App will give you real-time results and live news updates, photos, and commentary for all your favorite events. You can also view the upcoming events taking place and set reminders so you won’t miss out on all the action later on. The mobile App also gives you details and background info on the sports that you may not be familiar with so you can get caught up on whats going on and seem like an expert to your friends. Count the medals and follow your favorite Athletes, Teams, and Events with London 2012 Results today!
CEO and Co-founder of Shockoe.com, LLC
Entrepreneur and experienced software engineer, interested in everything that involves mobile technology.
iPhone/iPad
Urbanspoon| Free
Whether you are new to the area or you are tired of eating at the same spots, Urbanspoon can help you find all the places people are talking about. This app is a great way to discover all the local eateries near you and lets you easily set the search to fit your appetitive or your wallet. Or if you are feeling risky, you can shake the phone and the Urbanspoon slot machine will recommend a place to try! Restaurants and cafes are rated by other users, local newspapers and food blogs to give you advice on where and where not to eat. The mobile app will also help save you time by letting you check restaurant availability and make reservations. Get this app now and find all the great food that you’ve been missing out on!
Android
SwiftKey 3 | Free
Tired of having your keyboard tell you what you meant to say but still want it to pick up all your spelling errors? SwiftKey 3 is the answer for all who are frustrated with their current keyboard sending out wrong messages. Whether or not those messages get you in trouble, it is always annoying to have to go back and retype something because your keyboard sabotaged you. SwiftKey3 is the smartest way to type and understands how words work together to give the user more accurate predictions and corrections. The keyboard even learns as you use it and can be customized using your Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, or blog posts to learn the phrases and words that you normally use. Swiftkey has gained the attention of both users and critics, the keyboard app has won both Webby and Mobile World Congress awards for innovation in 2012. Shockoe recommends this app for anyone who is tired of all the miscommunication and wants a more intuitive way to type.
CEO and Co-founder of Shockoe.com, LLC
Entrepreneur and experienced software engineer, interested in everything that involves mobile technology.
iPhone/iPad
Figure| $0.99
Ever find yourself tapping your pen on your desk or humming the beat to your favorite song? Well now there’s an easy way to translate those musical habits into music. Figure is a fun new iOS app that gives even the most novice of users the ability to create inspirational tunes on the go. Controlled by an incredibly easy to use touch interface, Figure gives you drums, bass and lead synth, leaving your track sounding great literally in seconds. With the power of Reason’s synthesizers and drum machine Figure creates truly professional grade sounds, making it a must download for any music enthusiast. As far as we’re concerned, $.99 is a steal for the features that have been packed into this app. For a better look at how the app works check out their promo video here.
Android
Shazam | Free
We feel that sometimes it is necessary to applaud those apps that have been around since the beginning. Believe it or not there used to be a time when it would take hours to figure out the name of the song that was playing on the radio this morning during you drive to work, or the killer set that the DJ played last night at the club. This time period, commonly referred to as BSZ (before Shazam) was one that very few of us can even recollect. Shazam, now in its tenth year, features outstanding support music, videos, brands, advertisements and much more, on almost any device out there. With some of its most recent updates for Android, widget tagging, artist tour dates and live lyrics view (great for anyone who loves karaoke) Shazam has really taken its app/enterprise to the next level. If you don’t have it…you need it! And if you do… keep SHAZAMING!
Come back and visit us every week for our new Apps of the Week!
iPhone/iPad
Figure| $0.99
Ever find yourself tapping your pen on your desk or humming the beat to your favorite song? Well now there’s an easy way to translate those musical habits into music. Figure is a fun new iOS app that gives even the most novice of users the ability to create inspirational tunes on the go. Controlled by an incredibly easy to use touch interface, Figure gives you drums, bass and lead synth, leaving your track sounding great literally in seconds. With the power of Reason’s synthesizers and drum machine Figure creates truly professional grade sounds, making it a must download for any music enthusiast. As far as we’re concerned, $.99 is a steal for the features that have been packed into this app. For a better look at how the app works check out their promo video here.
Android
Shazam | Free
We feel that sometimes it is necessary to applaud those apps that have been around since the beginning. Believe it or not there used to be a time when it would take hours to figure out the name of the song that was playing on the radio this morning during you drive to work, or the killer set that the DJ played last night at the club. This time period, commonly referred to as BSZ (before Shazam) was one that very few of us can even recollect. Shazam, now in its tenth year, features outstanding support music, videos, brands, advertisements and much more, on almost any device out there. With some of its most recent updates for Android, widget tagging, artist tour dates and live lyrics view (great for anyone who loves karaoke) Shazam has really taken its app/enterprise to the next level. If you don’t have it…you need it! And if you do… keep SHAZAMING!
Come back and visit us every week for our new Apps of the Week!
Taylor Jones
Taylor’s interest in understanding how everything works, gives him the unique perspective of working on projects from every point of view. While the Adobe Creative Suite is where he will always find myself most comfortable, he is also a certified Mobile Applications Developer (on the Appcelerator Titanium Platform) with experience in developing on almost every mobile platform. Pushing the pixels while also writing the code, to make any product look and feel the way it should.
iPhone/iPad
Call of Duty Elite | Free
Any gamer can appreciate the world’s most popular first person shooter that is Call of Duty. Now, as third-party ‘add-on’ to their latest saga Modern Warfare 3, Activision has now taken the action on the go with their new iOS (and Android) COD Elite app. Whether you just want to check your KDR (Kill /Death Ratio), change your kill streaks, or even create custom classes on the fly, this app has it all. There is definitely something to be said for around the clock access to Call of Duty and for CODers of every level this free download is one that will easily bring your game to the next level.
Android
Osmos HD | $4.99
Finally the award winning iPhone sensation has come over to the Android market, and in amazing HD fashion I might add. For those unfamiliar with Osmos the objective of this microcosmic game is to survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators! Winner of multiple “Game of the Year” awards, Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic soundtrack of ambient electronica. The first couple levels should prove to be fairly straight forward for any user, but as you move up in the ranks of evolution the real challenge begins. Addictive would be a severe understatement for this app, and although $4.99 might seem a little steep the hours of fun and entertainment are well worth the price!
$4.99 seem a little steep? Tryout the demo version here first!
Come back and visit us every week for our new Apps of the Week!
iPhone/iPad
Call of Duty Elite | Free
Android
Osmos HD | $4.99
Download the demo version here
Come back and visit us every week for our new Apps of the Week!
iPhone/iPad
Call of Duty Elite| Free
Android
Osmos HD | $4.99
Download the demo version here
Come back and visit us every week for our new Apps of the Week!
Taylor Jones
Taylor’s interest in understanding how everything works, gives him the unique perspective of working on projects from every point of view. While the Adobe Creative Suite is where he will always find myself most comfortable, he is also a certified Mobile Applications Developer (on the Appcelerator Titanium Platform) with experience in developing on almost every mobile platform. Pushing the pixels while also writing the code, to make any product look and feel the way it should.
