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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:45:04 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>App Reviews</title><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:18:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Review: Magellan Roadmate 2010 North America</title><category>GPS</category><category>Magellan</category><category>Reviews</category><category>Roadmate</category><category>iPhone</category><category>iPhone app</category><category>review</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:07:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2010/1/26/review-magellan-roadmate-2010-north-america.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:6432796</guid><description><![CDATA[The Magellan Roadmate 2010 North America is a very strong contender in the growing world of GPS iPhone apps. From a trusted name in GPS, Magellan does not disappoint those that are looking for a GPS app to turn their device into a tech Swiss Army Knife.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-6432796.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Review: iSaidWhat?!</title><category>Reviews</category><category>iPhone</category><category>iPhone app</category><category>iSaidWhat?!</category><category>review</category><category>tapparatus</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:05:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2010/1/19/review-isaidwhat.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:6366525</guid><description><![CDATA[Ever want to manipulate something someone says into something funnier and make them say 'I said what!?' Well, now there's an app for that.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-6366525.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Review: Best Camera</title><category>Best Camera</category><category>Chase Jarvis</category><category>Reviews</category><category>Ubermind</category><category>iPhone</category><category>iPhone app</category><category>photography</category><category>review</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:33:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2010/1/11/review-best-camera.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:6296791</guid><description><![CDATA[If you use your iPhone as a serious camera, you probably want some good photography apps that will help your images look their best. Chase Jarvis' own Best Camera app can instantly turn your photos into art.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-6296791.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>App Update - Momento</title><category>Momento</category><category>Updates</category><category>iPhone</category><category>update</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:11:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2010/1/6/app-update-momento.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:6238085</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://images.appshopper.com/icons/347/019672.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1262765577983" alt="" /></span></span>One of my favorite apps has just been updated to the latest version, 1.0.1.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Included in this update are several new features, including the time of Flickr photos being taken rather than being uploaded, and several minor changes, as well as the usual bug fixes that all apps have.</p>
<p>Make sure to check out my previous review of Momento <a href="http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2009/12/28/review-momento.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>Full list of new features in 1.0.1 include:</p>
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<p>- Regional time formats are now supported.<br />- Flickr now imports photos using the date the photo was taken instead of uploaded.<br />- Fixed an issue where some Facebook status updates were not downloaded.<br />- Fixed a display issue with Moment editor date &amp; time picker.<br />- Fixed an issue where deleting an "edit draft" affects saved photos.<br />- Fixed an issue that caused a crash on iPhone OS 3.0.<br />- Fixed an issue where some days appeared empty/blank.<br />- Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when entering a new location.<br />- Increased speed of saving and deleting Moments.<br />- Updated calendar and improved loading time.</p>
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<p>Here's the changes in this update:</p>
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<p><strong>New</strong><br /><em>- Twitter support<br />- Pinboard support (http://pinboard.in)<br />- Mark as unread<br />- Slider control for list entries:<br />&gt; slide to right to toggle read/unread<br />&lt; slide to left to toggle starred/unstarred<br />- Multiline titles in lists (for headlines)<br />- Order by oldest first (see Settings.app)<br />- Non-blocking sending/sharing (Reeder can be used while posting to Twitter, saving to Pinboard etc.)<br />- One-tap sending to Instapaper/ReadItLater<br />- Visual feedback for (un)starring/(un)reading/(un)sharing an article<br /><br /><span style="font-style: normal;"><strong>Fixed</strong></span><br />- Image squeezing<br />- Open iTunes links with iTunes / App Store<br />- Missing favicons<br />- Unread counts were not always correct<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">Changed</span></strong><br />- Ask before marking all as read<br />- Replaced the "Archive" list with an "All items" list<br />- Don't show the "Notes" entry when syncing for notes is disabled<br />- Don't show the "Starred" entry when syncing for starred items is disabled<br />- Don't show the "Note" button in the sharing panel when syncing for notes is disabled<br />- Article view: Moved the share/unshare button to the share panel<br />- No auto correction for delicious tags<br /><br /><br />Please note: Saving to Delicious doesn't work with a Yahoo login at the moment</em></p>
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<p>Also, please note that the price of Reeder is going up from $1.99 to $2.99 after 24 hours (December 12). So grab it while it's cheap!</p>
<p>You can read my previous review&nbsp;<a href="http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2009/12/7/review-reeder.html">here</a>.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-6039278.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Review: Reeder</title><category>Reeder</category><category>Reviews</category><category>Silvio Rizzi</category><category>iPhone</category><category>review</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:54:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2009/12/7/review-reeder.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:6007430</guid><description><![CDATA[RSS isn't dead, and the plethora of RSS apps in the App Store is a hint, especially with Google Reader. However, if you're looking for one of the best ones around, look no more than Reeder by Silvio Rizzi.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-6007430.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Review - MoneyBook</title><category>Reviews</category><category>iPhone</category><category>iPhone app</category><category>moneybook</category><dc:creator>Christine Chan</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:11:50 +0000</pubDate><link>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/2009/11/21/review-moneybook.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">345106:3659728:5868945</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>------------------------<br />Application: MoneyBook<br />Developer: noidentity<br />Release/Update Date: November 9, 2009<br />Version: 1.0<br />Price: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moneybook-finance-with-flair/id337954399?mt=8">$2.99</a> [iTunes link]<br />Rating: 4/5<br />------------------------</p>
<p><br />Are you looking for a simple yet effective app to help you keep track of your budget? MoneyBook is an app that will do just that.</p>
<p>A stunningly beautiful UI embraces your screen as soon as the app launches, and on the main screen you can see your monthly budget at the top. This monthly budget is easily configurable, either by adjusting the slider (whole dollars only) or inputting your budget manually with the number pad.</p>
<p>Once you're done putting in your budget, the main screen will show a visual slider of your money and spending (if you're in the red, you're in trouble). Each time there is a new expensive, the slider will adjust itself accordingly. On this screen you'll have your Top Categories in spending as well as Statistics. Top Categories will show you the top three, and Statistics will show the average spending per day.</p>
<p>But do you want to know more info about your categories or average spending? Tapping on either of these areas will bring up a beautiful looking graph that shows you where your money goes.</p>
<p>When you enter an expense, you can do so from the main overview screen or the Expenses screen. Enter in the amount and choose a category, and it will be saved. Do you need more specifics about an expense? No problem, just go to the Expenses tab and all of your expenses will be there in a beautiful interface featuring the realistic look of taped receipts. Tap on an expense and you can add a note to remind yourself of why you spent that money.</p>
<p>The app supports recurring expenses, that will be booked on the first of the month. Currently there is no way to change when these expenses will be booked, but if you don't like the first of the month system, you can always just do it manually.</p>
<p>The last tab is the History section, which is pretty self-explanatory. You can view all the months in which you've been booking your expenses in the app. Want to view a specific month? Just tap it and it will pull up the Expenses list for that month.</p>
<p>This is a great little app that helps you keep track of your money and where it goes. Simple and sleek wrapped in a gorgeous interface that oozes with well thought out design and intuitiveness. I'd highly recommend this app to help you keep track of your budget.</p>
<p>Protip: To add income from paychecks, you can do a negative expense (use the - in the number pad so parentheses appear around the amount) and then it will reflect in the colored slider on the main screen.</p>
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<p>Developer tap tap tap has released their new iPhone app on Thursday and boy is it a good one.</p>
<p>Voices allows you to record your voice and transform it with any of the provided voice effects, aesthetically pleasing to boot.</p>
<p>Want to sound like a chipmunk? How about Darth Vader? Or excorcism your thing? Maybe a cyborg?</p>
<p>Voices will have you covered in all these, along with many more!</p>
<p>To start, just select an effect and then a microphone will appear and even clear your voice for you (just try it and you'll know what I'm talking about). Then start talking and tap the microphone when your done. The app will then do a little processing, and when it's done you'll have your newly transformed voice!</p>
<p>The app keeps all your recordings in one place in the beautiful UI, and you can play them back and roll on the floor laughing. You can even share your creations on Twitter, Facebook, or by email (even works with my favorite auto-posting site, Posterous).</p>
<p>Go ahead, give it a try. At <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voices-fun-voice-morphing/id337447139?mt=8">$0.99</a>&nbsp;[iTunes link], it's definitely a keeper. This is intro pricing, so grab it before it goes up!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://appleisms.com/appreviews/rss-comments-entry-5860407.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>