Find Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO' With This Realtime Map App

If you've been hunting for Pokémon in the real world with the new hugely popular app, 'Pokémon GO' for iOS and Android, you'll know how frustrating it can be to locate the nearby ones around you.

Referred by some as the 'three step bug', sometimes Pokémon are shown on the nearby map, that simply aren't even there. 

Thanks to Pokémon GO's API, there are now websites and apps that can help you find the exact locations of the little Pocket Monsters! 

Available on iOS and Android, PokeWhere by Vylar will become your must have Pokémon GO companion app.

"PokeWhere is a Pokemon finder for the mobile game Pokemon Go that uses the most advanced API to give you the most accurate real time info about the Pokemon near you. The real time info is then displayed to you on the map with the exact locations of the Pokemon that have spawned near you. With PokeWhere you will never miss a beat and catch all the Pokemons.

PokeWhere is very simple to use all you have to do is press the my location button, which will bring you to where you are on the map and the Pokemons around you will show up, that's all. It will refresh as you walk. Now all you have to do now is start catching them all, it is as simple as that!" 

This app does work! It's NOT some user submitted app and because PokeWhere is in real-time, you'll know that the Pokémon are actually there to be caught! You can even move the map around, re-pin, and do some location scouting. 

While this app is a must have for all Pokémon Trainers, unfortunately it doesn't have the ability to search for particular Pokémon and show you there closest location. That would be a great useful feature that hopefully someone can create. But in the meantime, download PokeWhere and find the Pokémon near you! 

> PokeWhere is FREE to download - available for iPhone and Android phones. 

How To Evolve Pokemon in 'Pokemon GO' on iOS and Android

To evolve a Pokemon in 'Pokemon Go' you need a certain amount of 'Candy' for that particular Pokemon. You can obtain more candy by catching the same Pokemon (or one of its other evolutions) multiple times. When you have enough candy, tap the "evolve" button. 

'Power Rangers Dash' Adds Megaforce Rangers To Game

If you had finished collecting Power Rangers in the iOS and Android game, 'Saban's Power Rangers Dash', you now have a few more to go back in and collect. In a recent update, the game has added the six 'Power Rangers Megaforce' Rangers!

Here's a tip to collect the new Megaforce Rangers - go the the store and buy with "Purchase by Point" for 100P each - then when asked which season you'd like the Ranger from, choose 'Megaforce'.

Power Rangers Dash now features nine different seasons of Power Rangers, including; Mighty Morphin (minus the White Tiger Ranger), Wild Force, S.P.D., Mystic Force, Operation Overdrive, RPM, Samurai, and the latest team, Power Rangers Dino Charge. Here's still hoping they add some of the other classic seasons like; Dino Thunder, Zeo, Time Force, and In Space - to name a few.  

Power Rangers Dash is FREE to download from the iOS App Store and Android Google Play Store. 

Smartphone App 'Pokémon GO' To Combine Virtual World with Real World

The Pokémon Company have announced a new smartphone game coming in 2016 that'll blend the real world and the virtual world.

The game titled 'Pokémon GO' which is being developed by Niantic Inc, uses players location data to encourage them to search the real world to find, battle and capture Pokémon.

"The Pokémon video game series has used real-world locations such as the Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, New York, and Paris as inspiration for the fantasy settings in which its games take place. Now the real world will be the setting!"

'Pokémon GO' will feature many social features as players explore the outdoors, they'll be able to discover and help battle, catch, and trade Pokémon with their friends and other players.

A small device, the Pokémon GO Plus (developed and manufactured by Nintendo Co., Ltd.) will enable players to further play the game while not even using their smartphone. The device uses bluetooth and notifies the player about events like a nearby Pokémon - using LED and vibration. Players can also use the device to catch Pokémon or perform other simple actions.

'Pokémon GO' will be available as a free download (with in-app purchases available) for iPhone and Android phones in 2016.

'Pokemon Shuffle Mobile' For iOS & Android Now Available To Download

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile by The Pokemon Company is now available for iOS & Android. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is a freemium puzzle game that was first released on the Nintendo 3DS.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile features a puzzle game where battle wild Pokémon by lining up three or more Pokémon from the grid below.

The game features "lots of stages and lots of Pokémon", with additional stages and Pokémon planned for future updates.

In the game, you can move around Pokémon in a grid to line up matches of three or more. The more combinations you make, the better your score. You also have a limit to how many moves you can make to defeat the Pokémon you are battling. After defeating the Pokémon, you have the chance to catch it. Some Pokémon are easier to catch than others, but how many moves you had remaining will also play a factor. If you fail to catch a Pokémon, there will be a option to purchase a 'Great Poké Ball' to improve your chances. This costs in-game coins.

The game has a very 'cutesy' look and feel. Most of the problems, and downsides to the game are; your lives. They are not really lives, more like a token to play. It'll cost you one heart every time you play a stage. The max hearts that recharge is five. So, game play is quick and far between - as recharging takes a while.  You can always purchase more hearts in the game.

The other problem is the in-game coins. Together with the hearts, these two factors really hurt the game-play. You earn coins by playing and battling Pokémon. Coins can be used to purchase special power-ups or Poké Balls. The amount of coins you win is pretty low and it'll take a while to save up.

When you combine low capture rates of a lot of Pokémon, making replay and purchasing Poké Balls often required, the lack of time you can play for in one go, and the low payout of coins - the game to me feels like it pushes in-app purchases - if you want to have a good time playing.  This is often the problem with freemium games. I just don't know at this time, how far and how long you can really play for without feeling like you need put real money into this game. Maybe you won't ever need too. I don't know. I believe in-app purchases should enhance your game play experience, but not feel needed to play - and win. Let me know what you think, in the comments.





-> View Pokémon Shuffle Mobile on the iTunes App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad's or the Google Play Store for Android devices.

Android Wear Now Available On iOS, But Is It Really Worthy of An iPhone?

Android Wear App For iOS

If you ever wanted a smartwatch to pair with your iPhone, but didn't like the Apple Watch, good news! Today Google has announced that Android Wear, Google's smartwatch software, is available for iOS users!

Android Wear has similar features to the Apple Watch: You can answer and dismiss phone calls (that's not talk from your watch, just answer for your iPhone), view message notifications, other app notifications, set fitness goals and view daily or weekly progress reports, measure your heart rate, timely tips from Google Now, and your questions answered just by saying "Ok Google".

The downside to Android Wear (on iPhone); you can not install third-party apps to Android Wear. There are other features that the Apple Watch can do, that you can not do on a Android Wear watch, like answer a call and talk from your smartwatch, use Siri, and much more. And while you can see that notification of an iMessage, you can't reply or send a new message. Maybe on Google Hangouts? Who knows?!

While Google may be hoping that potential customers go for looks and first impressions, here's to hoping that people actually do a little research into the features, when deciding between a Apple Watch or Android Wear watch.

Another downside, at the moment, Android Wear for iOS is only official supported by the LG Watch Urbane. But Google says all future models including Asus, Huawei and Motorola smartwatches will be supported.

At the end of the day, if you own an iPhone and want a smartwatch, your best option is still to go with the Apple Watch. You'll have better features, all the third-party-apps, and it'll be designed for everything to work, to and from, your iPhone.

Android Wear (for iPhone) is compatible with the iPhone 5 and up, running iOS 8.2 and up. To pair your iPhone with a supported Android Wear smartwatch, you'll need to download the new Android Wear iOS app.

-> View Android Wear on the iTunes App Store.

'Pac-Man 256' Now Available to Download on iOS and Android

'Crossy Road' developers, Hipster Whale, has teamed up with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment to make a new game, 'Pac-Man 256', a endless maze game.

'Pac-Man 256' is inspired by the level 256 in the original game, which due to bad code, glitches.

'Pac-Man 256' borrows a lot of similarities from the 'Crossy Road' game. Including similar graphics, coin system, sounds, and interface.

In this new reinvented and imagined game, 'Pac-Man 256', features an endless maze, 15 power-ups; including: Laser, Tornado, Freeze, Giant, and more. And, The Glitch, that distorts the maze behind you, forcing you to keep moving forward.

The new version keeps all the similarities of the original games, like the iconic maze (now on a slant), the white pellets, cherries, and fruits, Pac-Man himself, and also the old frustration of trying to outmaneuver The Ghosts!

As the game is free to play, users are given Credits to play, that recharge overtime. Users can also purchase more credits through in-app purchases - using real money. There is also the option to buy unlimited credits. And there is also a 'free play' mode that doesn't include the new power-ups.

The game also features Coins, that users earn by playing or by watching advertisements. Coins in the game are used to upgrade your power-ups.

'Pac-Man 256' is now available to download for free on the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store.  

YouTube Mobile App Gets Redesign & Vertical Video Fullscreen Playback

New YouTube Mobile App Redesign (Android) 

Today the YouTube mobile app has gotten a new 'material design' upgrade, with added new features. The new interface is available for Android users now, with the iOS update coming soon.

The new update features include a simplified three new tab interface; Home, Subscriptions, and Account.

Also, we may hate when people record video in vertical mode, but before it was even more frustrating trying to view the thin videos on a mobile device. Well, todays new update (iOS included) also adds support to play vertical videos in fullscreen mode.

Another new added feature to the redesigned YouTube app is a new set of video creation tools. You can now use the YouTube app to trim your footage, add filters, music, and upload - all from within the one app.

-> Read more about the new YouTube app on the Official YouTube Blog.  

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Match 'Em All Game Coming to iOS & Android

Pokémon is set to release a match-3 style puzzle game, like Candy Crush Saga, Candy Mania, Bejeweled, Angry Birds Fight!, and so on... for iOS and Android devices, sometime later this year (2015).

In Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, players will clear areas and battle wild Pokémon by matching up Pokémon of the same to create attacks, which you use to battle and defeat the Pokémon, before you run out of moves. You can then try and catch it!

Game features as stated in the trailer (video above):

"Match 3 or more Pokémon to launch an attack."
"Rack up combos to deal lots of damage."
"Catch wild Pokémon and add them to your collection."
"Create your own team and gain experience as you play!"
"Use items and Mega Evolution for powerful effects."  

There does seem to be a mixed range of Pokémon between new and old, judging from the trailer. It will feature the old favorites like; Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and of course Pikachu. Also, Pokémon will gain experience and can evolve.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile will be FREE to download, most likely with in-app purchases - available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store - sometime this year.

> Pokémon Shuffle Mobile [Official Website]

Gold RPM Ranger - Flying Ability - Power Rangers Dash - iOS / Android Game Tip

In the iOS and Android game, Power Rangers Dash, the Gold RPM Ranger (a.k.a. Operator Gold) has the special ability of 'Flying'! Cool, right?! Well, if you can't quite figure out why you can't get your Ranger to fly - it's because he doesn't actually fly - he actually glides down, slowly to the ground. Kind of misleading, but anyway - here's how to 'glide' with RPM Gold:

To glide with RPM Gold, simply tap the 'Jump' button 2 times and then a 3rd time - but on the 3rd, hold the button down. When you release the 'Jump' button or press 'Attack' - your team will fall back to the ground.

Power Rangers Dash is available on iOS and Android devices, as a FREE download, with in-app purchases available. Read a previous view of the Power Rangers Dash game, here. 

Download the Power Rangers Dash game from your devices App Store: 

> Power Rangers Dash (iOS App Store)

> Power Rangers Dash (Android Google Play Store)

Power Rangers Dash - Level Up B-Grade To A-Grade Ranger - iOS / Android Game Tip

Wondering if it's possible to level-up a B-Grade Ranger to and A-Grade Ranger in iOS and Android game, Power Rangers Dash? Yes! You can. As you may or may not know - if you upgrade a C-Grade Power Ranger to Level 10, they'll become a B-Grade Ranger. It's a little different to become a A-Grade.

To upgrade a B-Grade to A-Grade Ranger, you'll need to upgrade your Ranger to Level 15 (the max level for a B-grade). Then you have the option to "Grade Up". Grading your Ranger up will cost you 10 G-Coins. Then, your new A-Grade Power Ranger will become a Level 0. Leveling up to Level 1 may downgrade your Rangers DMG and/or the SPD stats.    

Power Rangers Dash is available on iOS and Android devices, as a FREE download, with in-app purchases available. Read a previous view of the Power Rangers Dash game, here. 

Download the Power Rangers Dash game from your devices App Store: 

> Power Rangers Dash (iOS App Store)

> Power Rangers Dash (Android Google Play Store)

Jetpack Impossible - iOS (iPhone) & Android - Collect Green Gems, While Dodging Asteroids

We've all seen countless Flappy Bird clones, enough for a lifetime... If you're looking for similar games in terms of the controls and difficulty - here's a new one for you to try:

Jetpack Impossible By Nitako LTD. Is a new challenging game with a similar playing style, but no darn pipes or birds!

As you may have guessed from the title, you're on a jetpack, one that will need you to tap/hold on either the left of right direction of the screen to stay afloat. The mission is simple - collect the green gems, while dodging the asteroids.

Just like the title says, the game can feel impossible! It can be very tricky to control the jetpack, and just like Flappy Bird, don't count on getting a very high score. But at least in this game, you'll probably last a bit longer before seeing that game over screen.

Jetpack Impossible is a great fun and challenging game. Download it if you love jetpacks, space and impossible games like Flappy Bird.


Jetpack Impossible is FREE to download and is available for iOS (designed for iPhone) and Android devices. 

Attention: iOS & Android Developers Wanted!

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a iOS and Android developer(s) with the skills to make apps and games who would be interested in working on contract with a percentage-of-profit earnings (up to a negotiable amount).

If you are interested and would like to know more, contact me here.
   

Help Cure Cancer By Playing A Video Game On Your iPhone/iPad or Android - Play to Cure: Genes In Space

What if you could help cure cancer by playing a space flying game on your iPhone / iPad or Android device... Would you play? Because there is an app! It's called Play to Cure: Genes In Space By Cancer Research UK.

"Every day, scientists across the globe are painstakingly analysing the genetic faults in thousands of cancer samples. They are looking for clues that will help develop new cancer treatments. This game let’s you help."

In this space game, you pilot a ship through a course of 'Element Alpha', shooting asteroids that come your way. The element that you are collecting is actually genetic cancer data. The data is the significant genetic changes in individuals. Analyzing this data can help scientists discover cancer causing genes and develop life saving treatments.

"Instead of one lone scientist analysing a cancer data set by eye for hours, a group of gamers can get through that data simply by playing this space themed game and collecting a valuable and tradable substance dubbed, Element Alpha."

This is not the best game in the world - it very far from it. But you do feel great just by playing it. Just thinking that by playing video games, you could be contributing to something like curing cancer, is amazing.

Play to Cure is unfortunately buggy. I experienced a lot of crashes and maps/game not loading. It's hard to help out when the app doesn't even work. It's a shame, because I think if they had made a really cool game they could of got a lot of people playing.

The game features a couple of space-ships, which you can upgrade and customize with items, weapons and colors.  Game also features ranks, which you can go from a recruit to a 'galactic legend'. For a lot of the features to work you will need to make an account and sign in - which is a bit of a bummer. You can play in guest mode - but nothing will be saved.

Cancer is something that affects everyone in life, either directly or indirectly.  I highly recommend everyone download this app. Play some games - help out some scientist - so they can make this world a better place - for everyone.

Play to Cure: Genes In Space is FREE to download and is available for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android devices.

New Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear Fit Ads - [VIDEO]

Dust & Water Resistant - Samsung GALAXY S5


This new Samsung Galaxy S5 advertisement shows off how resistant the smartphone is to dust and water.

Fitness - Samsung Gear Fit


This advertisement for the Gear Fit shows off how the device keeps track of your physical activities throughout the day, while altering you of notifications from your phone.


- See more Samsung videos on their YouTube page.

Flickr Receives Much Needed Redesign Update - iOS & Android

Flickr is a great photo sharing /or storing service. With 1,000GB of free storage you can store heaps of photos and videos!  

Today Flickr has gotten a much needed user interface redesign for iOS and Android. The new look has gone for a darker design. Using transparency and a translucence like iOS 7.

Welcome to Flickr 3.0! We have completely rebuilt and redesigned the app to make it simple, beautiful, and easy to use.
Favorite features:- Capture everything: Take stunning photos and videos. We make it easy.- Save it all: All your pictures in one place. Take them everywhere.- Advanced editing: Gorgeous live filters. Powerful editing tools. All for free.

Among the other features; Flickr can auto upload all your photos. You can make albums. Share photos. Edit your photos with tools and filters.... You can read more about Flickr's features on their app store pages.

A much needed and appreciated update from Flickr. If you're looking for a place to store your photos, you can't go wrong with 1,000 GB of free storage.

You can find the update in your App Store, or download the app for your device from the stores:

• Flickr for iOS (designed for iPhone) - iTunes App Store
• Flickr for Android - Google Play Store

How To Check Your Heart Rate On An iPhone or Android Phone - Instant Heart Rate

A lot of new technology has gone health related. There are FitBits, FuelBands, A Gear Fit, and Samsung has even put a hearth rate sensor onto their latest phone. Well I've been able to check my heart rate on a iPhone for years, thanks to a pretty cool app called - Instant Heart Rate - Heart Rate Monitor by Azumio Inc.

This heart rate monitor was even featured on the Dr. OZ show. It's simple to use, and seems fairly accurate. The app uses your iPhone's camera and camera light, to see into your finger to monitor the blood flow.

Instant Heart Rate - Heart Rate Monitor, also features a Real-time PPG graph, a Continuos or Auto-Stop mode. Heart Rate zones, and real-time global map. Pulse waveform graphs. Trends (or Graphs) that can show you information you've gathered by checking and tagging your heart rates. Registered users can also export their data. You can share to social networks.

All that comes in the app after purchase. Their is an optional additional in-app purchase for a 'StandUp test' which is for fatigue and fitness testing.   

If you're into checking your heart rate, this would have to be the current best heart rate app for iPhone's. It'll work great on any iPhone that has a camera and camera light. (so iPhone 4 and up). It is also compatible with any iPhone running on at least iOS 5.  

Instant Heart Rate - Heart Rate Monitor is available for iOS (iPhone) and Android. There is a few versions available, including a paid version for $1.99 and a Free (limited) version. You can find all the download links for Instant Heart Rate by clicking here. 

How To Set Up & Use Password Manager - LastPass (via TWIT)

If you take your online security seriously, which you should! You'll want very good passwords protecting your internet information.  Re-using passwords from site to site, is not a good idea because if one password is compromised, all your logins are compromised.  Also if you are using passwords like 123456 or password, you're also unsafe.

But how do you remember all these different passwords... Not by writing them down on paper! The best way is to use a good, secure password manager.

There are two great password managers I'd recommend. 1Password, and LastPass. They both work across multiple platforms.  You can find more information about 1Password here. And LastPass on their website.

I wanted to share this video to you all from TWiT.TV. It's a special with tech expert Leo Laporte, who shows you how to download and set up LastPass.  It's a must watch, and it's a great introduction to the password manager and all it's great features.   

New Release: Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff - For iOS & Android

A new Family Guy game has been released for iOS and Android! The game is called: Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff and is made by TinyCo, Inc.

The Quest For Stuff is a FarmVille type game ... or a better description is - The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The game is A LOT like Tapped Out.

The story is; the city of Quahog gets destroyed during an epic fight between Peter Griffin and the Giant Chicken. Now it's up to Peter and other characters from the TV Show to rebuild the town.

"It’s Free! Freakin’ free? Freakin’ sweet!" is what the game says in the description. Is anything really free? No, not really. While it is free to download - the game does contain in-app purchases.

"Game Features:

•  It’s Free! Freakin’ free? Freakin’ sweet!
•  Create a living Quahog that fits enjoyably in your pants
•  Unlock hilarious outfits for your characters like Mermaid Peter, Bikini-Clad Quagmire, and  Rambo Lois
•  Send your characters on ridiculous quests  
•  Keep Quahog safe from pirates, evil chickens, and other invasions
•  Peterfy your town with decorations such as The Petercopter, The Peterdactyl, and The Hindenpeter
•  Unlock hundreds of brand new and classic animations"

Personally I'm not a fan of these town building games. I didn't like The Simpsons: Tapped Out and this game isn't too different. These games are all tapping, 'doing chores' and 'tasks', collecting coins, and waiting around for things to get done, with a slow progression. All while most of the 'cool items' will end up costing you real money.

If you like town building games and the TV show Family Guy, you will love this game! If not, I'd suggest you pass on downloading this game.

Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff is FREE and available for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android devices.

Puzzle Game '2048' Strategy Guide To Win The Game - iOS & Android

The iOS game 2048 which has become a huge hit in the App Store, is a addicting number puzzle game. The iOS game is created by developer Ketchapp, but the original version is by Gabriele Cirulli who created and released the game as a desktop version. The app version seems to be a carbon copy.

In '2048' you have a grid of appearing numbers with every move you make. The aim is to slide the grid either in a up, down, left or right direction to add the numbers of the same value together, merging them into one tile. The challenge is to get up to the "2048" tile. If you fill the grid with no more possible moves - it's game over.

If you're having some difficulties 'winning the game' - check out this video by YouTube user SC Runner who shows his three simple rule strategies. The strategy seems good. On first try I tripled my old high-score. Try it out!



2048 is a FREE app, available for iOS (iPhone/iPad). There are also about 500 different versions of the game available for Android devices.