Apps

  • Accept Directr’s deliberate restrictions and you’ll find that the quick point, shoot, and publish storyboarded process genuinely get the idea ball rolling.

  • The Stanford campus looks great, but sadly, Cutetown has nothing much else going for it.

  • Despite issues over presentation and some padding, Anne Frank provides plenty of useful background material to accompany the compelling diary.

  • A fun and interactive ‘edu-tainment’ app that, if it follows up with the learning tools promised, will make an already excellent addition to your preschooler’s education essential.

  • Cute CUT could be brilliant, but it’s got a few too many moments where it lacks polish or features right now.

  • Vine is a genuinely new idea – it’s a lot of fun and surprisingly addictive. The bubble might burst, but you’ll enjoy it while it lasts.

  • While the main game doesn’t hit all the right notes, Synthesia does contain a few clever touches.

  • A fantastic measuring and GPS tool that has many genuine benefits for all kinds of outdoor hobbies and careers.