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Tuesday, July 26, 2011technologyappssmartphonesiphone

Apps rush: Jack and the Beanstalk, Bonusprint, Bing Get Me There, VooMote and more

A burst of 9 apps for your consideration VooMote One The VooMote One app works with a separate accessory that slides onto an iPhone or iPod touch, turning it into a universal remote control for TVs, DVD players, hi-fis and other gadgets. Users can fiddle with the settings to customise the controls to their usage. The app is free, but the hardware will cost $99 in the US, with UK pricing to be confirmed. iPhone Bonusprint Bonusprint has launched a dedicated iPad app that aims to help people create photo books from the images stored on their tablets. The idea: spread photos over 24 pages, and then order the actual printed book to be delivered within a week. iPad Jack and the Beanstalk by Mindshapes British developer Mindshapes has released its latest iOS app, moving beyond its own Jellytoons brand to try its hand at fairy tales. Jack and the Beanstalk combines mini-games and hidden items with animation and voice narration – along with a modern spin that sees Jack addicted to console games. For more on Mindshapes, read our interview. iPhone / iPad Bing Get Me There Microsoft has released a new Windows Phone 7 app focused on London travel. Bing Get Me There offers door-to-door directions within the capital, but also pulls in live service updates from the tube, as well as maps of London's underground network. Windows Phone DE:BUG – The Sound of Berlin German magazine DE:BUG has released a classy-looking iPad app giving a guide to Berlin from a bunch of DJs and music producers. The idea: they present their favourite spots around the city, accompanied by audio slideshows, interviews and essays. iPad AirVox AirVox is one of the first music creation apps for iPhone and iPad where you don't touch the screen to control your virtual instrument. Instead, it's all done with gestures as you hover your hand above the front-facing camera. 48 preset instrument sounds and the ability to share your creations on SoundCloud add to the fun. iPhone / iPad Sunderland AFC Official Programmes If apps are to cannibalise print magazines, will they also do it for the trusty football programme? Tri Active Media has released an iPhone and iPad app that offers every issue of Sunderland's programme digitally, using in-app purchases. iPhone / iPad Momotaro TouchyBooks has released an Android version of its Momotaro book-app, with proceeds going to UNICEF to help the rebuilding effort in Japan following this year's earthquake and tsunami. The story itself is Japanese – a saga of a boy called Momotaro who goes in search of a demon. It's been available on iOS previously. Android The Irish Times Dating Newspaper The Irish Times has launched an iPhone app for its dating service. Obviously, it's most useful within Ireland, but the app is available elsewhere in the world too. The app is free, but users are invited to upgrade to a premium membership for more features. iPhone You can follow Guardian Apps Blog's Apps rush on delicious To suggest links, tag articles on delicious.com with "guardianappsblog"

Source: The Guardian ↗

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