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Apple added Core MIDI to iOS 4.2 and since then app developers have been implementing MIDI functionality into their apps. This means you can use your iOS device as both a MIDI controller and with MIDI input devices for physical, tactile key response. Core MIDI can also be used with apps or multiple iOS devices for a studio-like automated setup, making iOS the world's most portable production platform. Excited? Here's what you need to know.
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A bit like connect the dots for grown ups, SEQ is a minimalist puzzle game that involves linking sequences of numbers. If you are the kind of gamer who enjoys a puzzle game that actually gets those brain juices flowing, SEQ will serve you well. Just don't expect this to be a cake walk because after the first few levels, this game will test the minds of even the most intelligent gamers.
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Touch controls are great for games that require thought rather than quick, twitch movement. You can plot moves, activate abilities and direct units all with the touch of…well, your touch. You’d expect that to mean excellent strategy games dominate the platform but, in fact, the most popular titles tend to be lighter fare or free-to-play games defeated with cash more quickly than skill. Here are a few titles that stand out for their quality rather than price.
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There's something to be said for picking a restaurant completely at random, not knowing what you're going to get. You can find real gems this way, but can also find yourself paying for food you really don't like. A new take on food hunting called Dish.fm aims to change this by aggregating reviews and photos from other networks, and arranging them so you can find the best dish around, rather than the best restaurant.
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In the United States, T-Mobile made history by becoming the first cellular carrier to not force customers into buying multi-year contracts. After the policy shift, T-Mo users can purchase subsidized phones independent of a monthly fee. The other three major carriers, however, have not yet followed T-Mobile’s lead. Mobile Virtual Network Operators can save all cellular users money. However, hundreds of MVNO plans exist—how do you know what plan best suits your needs?
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Smartphones can be important tools in an emergency. Besides providing the chance to call for help, a phone can act as a flashlight, compass and GPS. But all of a phone’s functions rely on the battery and the features most useful in a pinch are the ones that consume the most charge. Once the battery is flat, the phone becomes nothing more than a lump of plastic and metal.
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Yesterday's iOS digital audio workstation (DAW) round-up listed the best apps of all the budget tools available on the App Store. One of those featured apps was NanoStudio, a $13.99 iPhone and iPad app that offers a proof of concept in the form of a free OS X and Windows versions. This is a review of the OS X version, though everything in this review also applies to the Windows and paid iOS versions too.
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Fans of Foursquare on iOS are in for some good news today, with the launch of version 6.0 of the application. The update brings some nifty features and changes that make using the app a more joyous experience overall. The changes are not abundant, but those made are definitely good.
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Temple Run is one of those rare iOS games that went completely viral on the App Store. The fact is, there are new games released continually on iTunes, and most of them never even make a blip on the radar for iOS gamers. However, every so often the stars align just right, and a game absolutely breaks out in popularity. Temple Run is a great example of this.
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So you've transformed your iPad into an endlessly evolving musical instrument, programmed your own tight drum beats and discovered the huge potential of AudioBus. You've sacrificed disk space for samples and your bank balance for virtual analogue warmth - and you're ready to move on to the next stage. Sticking with the theme of iOS music creation, today's article highlights some of the best budget digital audio workstations (DAWs) on the App Store.
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A few weeks ago, we published a Beginners Guide To Using the iPhone Camera, which explains how to use the default features of the camera app, including the how to frame, expose and focus a shot, as well as how to use the flash, review your photos after taking them, and even how to snap a photo while shooting video. While there are lots of third-party photography apps for the iPhone, for many users the iPhone camera app is about as advanced as they want to get.
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Most of you know about Google Maps. It's Google's Rocky Balboa, the comeback after that new kid on the block showed up - Apple Maps. It's a great app, and it's so great that it made our Best iPhone Apps list. With that said, I'll assume that you are already aware of the basic features of Google Maps - after all, it's pretty simple. By merging the best elements with standard GPS functionality, Google has concocted a highly reliable piece of mobile navigation software.
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Songza is a streaming music app that contains thousands of original playlists based upon your mood. Songza acts as your personal concierge or DJ, in which it serves up a collection of playlists based on the date and time you're using the App, followed by the type of activity you're engaged in, or the type of music you want to listen to.
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Reeder, the popular RSS feed reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac, is now free to download from the iTunes and Mac App Store. The price drop is valid for the iPad and Mac versions only, which previously sold for $4.99 each. The iPhone version of Reeder remains paid, and can be downloaded for iTunes for $2.99.
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Keeping track of our expenses and purchases is easier when we shop online and use debit or credit cards, instead of checks and cash. No matter our best intentions, it's a pain to keep up with receipts and record purchases in a checkbook. Plus, based on my experience, I think we tend to spend our money more wisely when we keep a weekly track of where and how much of our discretionary money goes to non-essential items and services.
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