Reviews

Spark

Spark is a free, open source IM client with a full complement of features and even plugin support. Developed by Jive Software, the program is Java based so any system that supports it will be able to run this application. Among the application's many features are voice calling, group chat, file transfers and more.

Hill Climb Racing

Hill Climb Racing is a physics-based game. Created by Fingersoft, your objective is to maneuver your buggy on a perilous landscape, grabbing coins as well as canisters for your fuel. The game sounds simple but since it is physics based, it's actually a lot more challenging than it seems.

B. Eure III: A Mind’s Canvas

B. Eure III or Bernard Eure III definitely knows how to create cool, laid back beats; the kind you can play on a quiet Saturday night while chillin' with your friends. A Mind's Canvas is the first album from this Virginia based artist. He doesn't waste anybody's time and right from the start showcases his penchant for catchy rhythm and great rhymes.

Pencil Sketch

Pencil Sketch is one of the most interesting graphics / photography apps for Android. Created by Dumpling Sandwich, it will transform any picture into a pencil sketch. However, this "sketch" is beautiful and well polished. It doesn't matter if you can only draw stick figures; with this program you'll end up with professional looking pencil drawings. All you have to do is select a picture stored on your phone gallery. Or you can take one with your camera. With a single click you'll end up with a detailed looking sketch.

Pet Milk: Philadelphia Punklife

Formed in 2010, Pet Milk is a Pennsylvania band that's fairly new in the scene but it seems they already found a good niche. Philadephia Punklife is far from a punk EP instead it's filled with sweet pop rock that's fitted for some feel-good movie. It contains only four tracks but it does the trick if you're trying to decide whether this band will make it to your personal playlist.

Bubble Star

Bubble Star from Random Salad Games is not just another bubble shooting game. While it does have similarities with those other games, it has many other features that make it unique and interesting. The colorful graphics and the strategizing, among others, make it a truly engrossing game.

High Pop: Hip Hip Hooray

If your'e in the mood for some hazy, garage rock and saccharine pop, then High Pop is the band you should be listening to. After a successful run with their previous record, Hip Hip Hooray delivers the same sweet and intoxicating punk fuzz pop they've come to master. Treading this route the second time around has its benefits though, the band sounds more polished than ever and seem more comfortable with their chosen genre. Be prepared for track after track of energy filled, freaky indie rock mixed with a whole lot of sugary pop when you listen to this record.

Flipboard

Flipboard is your virtual news magazine for the iOS and Android. Created by Flipboard Inc, the app allows you to create a custom magazine. From it you can browse tweets, get Facebook newsfeeds, YouTube videos and many more. Once you install Flipboard, you�ll see boxes on the main page. To put contents on each box, just tap it. The Content Guide will appear showing you categories like Tech, Food & Design, Business, Arts and more. There are suggestions available for popular online news magazines, sports columnists� tweets and more. Just tap the Add button to include it.