Sunday, 5 May 2013

Plague Inc


The apocalypse is now and you are in control. In this highly enjoyable game which goes for $0.99 on the app store you get to play this strategy game in which you bring about the end times and wipe out the world’s population.
You get to choose what type of disease will plague the world and then using strategies through which countries to start in and which traits you should develop in order to create the most effective super virus possible. It has stunning graphics and a multitude of scenarios that you will find yourself in during gameplay.
The primary reason we recommend this game is due to the realistic nature of gameplay and the artificial intelligence that it displays. This brings about a new challenge every time you play.
Plague Inc. has received rave reviews from a variety of sources and it’s worth is proven in both the number of downloads and high reviews it has received on the app store.
If you’re after some enjoyable and hyper-realistic strategy gaming then the plague inc app comes highly recommended.

Smart Phones




As we have already discussed in our blog, smart phones are a not now a want in our lifestyle, they are a need. Mobile phones have now become a fundamental instrument to all occupations and facilities around the world. We have many different needs for smartphones, to keep in touch with our loved ones, to meet new people, to stay connected in social media etc.
Social Media and Dating is my topic today, as mobile phones are now providing us with “apps” available that will allow you to create an online profile to meet new people. As we know a massive percentage of the world uses facebook and other social media websites, this is why apps are constantly updated so we have the best forms of communication available. Dating apps now allow us to create a profile which allows us to keep in touch with people with similar characteristics and hobbies. This is now at the tip of your fingers where back in the day, they were newspaper ads or posters in local shops tagged as “looking for”. Technology has once again allowed us to create the opportunity to keep in touch even when we are not at home on computers, laptops etc

Live Traffic NSW:



Live Traffic NSW:
Who hates sitting in peak hour traffic? I know I do. You need to download the Live Traffic app for iphone, this app is my guardian angel. This app would benefit so many people, as it gives you information regarding the level of traffic on each road. The best thing about this app is that it helps you avoid accidents and heavy traffic and will give you an idea of your best run home from work!
Live traffic NSW app gives you a LIVE webcam image of the major roads all across Sydney to give you an idea of maybe taking another route to get home. For me when I’m leaving uni each afternoon as I’m walking to my car I quickly suss out whether I should be using the freeway or the back way home depending on the webcam.
Accidents are reported instantly and uploaded for your convenience, and it even tells you road work details such as reduced speeds etc. To have information like this available at the tip of your fingers is just another example of how amazing our technology really is!

Lost On Campus:



Lost On Campus:
This app “lost on campus” is quite useful and became of great use to me at the beginning of this year when I started University. This app is one of the many creative programs now being thought of to help people. Similar to a gps, when you need street direction to an address or landmark, the lost on campus app allows you to enter the university you attend, and the classroom you need to find. It will act as a gps and instruct you by map or directions to the designated area.
Who even thinks of things like that? Its genius, an app as such allows students to be punctual to class if ever running late or if they have exams in different rooms they are not going to be lost and looking around helplessly. Any uni student would benefit from this app because not only does it point to class rooms it also directs you to food courts, shops, information desks, careers advisors etc.

Keek




The app that is currently being used all over the internet is “keek” this is used by users and celebrities worldwide to be able to blog their movements. This app involves a short 20-60 second video which is often used by people travelling or just keeping a daily entry about what their day included.
Keek allows friends and family to follow your movements and video blogs by subscribing to your profile which includes an email notification to your phone once someone has uploaded a video. This app is perfect for new bloggers as it is basically a simple form of communication to keep a diary entry about what each day’s activities were.
Celebrities use this app to get into touch with their supporters and fans, it makes you feel a connection between the person conducting the video and yourself as it is a personal form of communication.

App-solutely Delicious!

It's no secret that people love to cook! This society is growing more interested in cooking and creating by the minute and with popular shows such as 'My Kitchen Rules' and 'Masterchef' being plastered al over television, societies interest in making food is increasing. Here are three apps which offer yummy and easy step-by-step recipes!

1. Easy Recipes!
This app offers easy 30 minute meals, 5 ingredient recipes and healthy alternatives to desserts!

2.My Kitchen Rules- The Official
This app keeps MKR fans up to date with the program whilst offering the yummy recipes coked by the contestants and step-by-step instructions!

3.Simple Cooking
This app offers great recipes for the delicious meals that couldn't be more simple! When it comes to cooking this app simplifies every step and rids an individual of all confusion! Awesome for a first timer!

Apps and Social Media

It's become obvious throughout societies growing dependency on technology that social media websites are no longer checked and updated once or twice daily, they are now acting as a means of connecting with people in their life. As a result social media apps have become the most popular apps being downloaded by both android and iPhone users.

Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked In and FourSqaure enable individuals to stay connected and up to date within their social media outlets and virtually anywhere! These apps make it easy for individuals to feel as if they are connected and communicating with friends without having to physically speak to people.

Star Walk


If you have ever looked up at the stars with some sense of curiosity then star walk may be a perfect match for you. With this app you’ll be able to impress friends with your multitude of knowledge or even just answer some of the basic questions you have about the sky above. If you just point your phone at the sky and the app shows on the screen mapped out stars in the direction that you point.
There are over 200,000 celestial bodies all with extensive information on them when they are clicked on. By clicking on something you see and pressing the information button which brings up general information and figures about it.
Want to see what the sky looked like at any specific time in the past or future? Well that is another feature in this app with the time machine option on the side.
The next great component is the ability to keep a calendar of celestial events so you don’t miss any major star gazing opportunities.
Whether stargazing is your passion or you just have a mild curiosity about the night sky Star Walk is an interesting app and well worth the $2.99 it costs.