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Sunday, July 4, 2010

25 iPhone Apps for Kids

The Parenting.com came up with very interesting lists of 25 iPhone Apps for Kids.  I would love to share it here. 

1.  Pianist by MooCowMusic
Transform your iPhone into an 88-key piano for your little Mozart. Realistic graphics feature 3D keys that depress as you touch them. And when the magnum opus is ready, your kids can record it, overdub it as many times as they want, and play it back for adoring fans. ($3.99, for ages 4 and up)

2.  Scribble Lite by Zintin
Turn your iPhone into a miniature sketch pad. Draw your masterpiece, then shake to erase. With tons of colors, pen sizes, and draw-on photo options, the possibilities are endless. Equally appealing: the excuse to shake an iPhone violently.  (Free, for ages 4 and up).
 3. iPlayPhone by Ryan Neudorf 
Designed for the curious toddler (a.k.a. all toddlers) iPlayPhone lets her have all the fun and feel of a real iPhone without calling Tokyo. Just start the application and let your kid go crazy pressing the brightly colored buttons and chattering to her imaginary friends on the other end. ($.99, for ages 2 and up).
 4. Woo! Button by TightApps
The Wooo! Button does one thing and one thing only: it screams WOOO! It will scream and scream until your giggling kid stops pushing -- which will probably be never. This instant distraction is solid gold because, for some reason (and we're not sure why), it's just as funny on the 100th push as the first. (Free, for all ages).
5.  Airport Mania: First Flight Lite by Reflexive Entertainment 
 
Airport Mania puts them in charge of getting passengers to their destinations on time, and they can upgrade to larger planes along the journey and pick out in-flight movies to keep customers happy. Kids can even design their own airport! You just have to trust us on this one -- this air-traffic control puzzle is downright riveting.  (Free, for ages 6 and up). 
6.  Toddler Teasers Shapes by Toddler Teasers
Created by a real mom and dad searching for ways to occupy their own 2 year old, Toddler Teasers Shapes quizzes tots on the basics. Kids are told which shape to touch, and after four correct answers, they're rewarded with a virtual sticker. And if they push the square instead of the circle? They'll still learn as they go by hearing the name of the wrong shape and guessing again.  (Free, for ages 2 to 4).
7.  Jirbo Match: Child Development Edition by Jirbo, Inc. 
In this flash memory game there is no luck, just pure memorization. Kids get points for remembering where they last saw matching pictures or numbers, and can spend days practicing. ($1.99, for ages 4 and up)
8.   Penguin Whacker 

Ever go to the arcade and vent your frustrations on the Whack-a-Mole? Now your toddler gets a turn to whack some cute penguins on the iPhone (minus the big mallet.) Whack as many as you can in 20, 30 or 60 seconds by tapping the screen.  (Free, for ages 4 and up).  Currently not available in Singapore Store. 
9.   Toddler Flashcards by iTot Apps
Just like traditional flashcards, iTot Toddler Flashcards teach the names of animals, foods, and other objects, as well as the alphabet and numbers. You'll get hundreds of beautiful cards in this simple application. And with language support, iTot Cards can teach these words in French and Spanish, too! ($.99, for ages 1 to 4).
 10.  The Pool
Dip your finger in and cause a rippling effect that covers the screen. Kids can get creative making different patterns with their ripples, and even catch a small tropical fish friend.  (Free, for all ages).
11. Snowman 3D by G.AM.E.S.
With dozens of different 3D items to mix and match, kids can build some pretty unique snowmen! Start by rolling snowballs around the backyard to make each body part, then accessorize away. The game is easy to understand, and kids can build a snowy friend and save his picture, then demolish hi. ($.99, for ages 6 and up).
12.  Alphabet Animals - Talking ABC Cards for Kids by Innovative Language Learning, LLC
Perfect for your talented toddler, this game is packed with colorful animations, animal sounds, and tons of tips for learning their letters. The digital flash cards are interactive, with animals that talk them through every letter of the alphabet. ($.99, for ages 4 and up).
13.   Reversi by Kiss The Machine

Just like the board game, Othello, except your opponent is the iPhone. You play with the white chips, and the iPhone plays with the black. The goal is to surround your opponent's pieces with your own, which will turn your opponent's pieces into yours. The game continues until the board is full or no more moves are possible by either player -- just long enough to get you out of the grocery store.  ($1.99, for ages 6 and up).
14.  Checkers Free by Optime Software
Everyone loves to play checkers, and now you can play on your iPhone. Tap once to select a checker, tap again to move it. So simple, and kids can play alone or against a sibling.  (Free, ages 4 and up).
15.  FreshWater Aquarium by EuiBeom Hwang

Something fishy has found its way to the small screen. This application turns your iPhone into a freshwater haven for 19 species of fish. Tots can feed them and watch them grow, or play eye-spy, turning this aquarium into an exciting -- yet quiet -- distraction.  (Free, for all ages).
16.  iFillz by Moxic Studios
Just as goofy and fun as your remember. Create silly stories by filling in the blanks with this addictive story creator. Great for your budding grammar-whiz, there are tons of stories to choose from, and there will be tons of giggling after.  (Free, ages 6 and up)
17.  Push the Button by Mi Mundo iPhone SL

Ready. Set. Click! Kids have 30 seconds to click on as many buttons as possible -- then endless hours to try to beat their high score. Ah, simple pleasures.  (Free, for all ages)
18.  iSign Alphabet
The entire American Sign Language Alphabet is now stored in one little application! After practicing, your kids will love showing off their new communication skills to the nice man waiting in line behind you at the post office.  (Free, for all ages. USA only)
19.  Peanut Butter Jelly Time
"It's peanut butter jelly time, peanut butter jelly time!" If you're not already singing this contagious little ditty in your head, you have so much to look forward to. By simply watching a small banana sing and dance in tribute to the beloved PB&J, all of your toddler's worries will disappear. It's magic. (Free, for all ages)
20.  WordSearch Kids by AFKSoft
Kids search and highlight vocabulary words by tapping the first and last letters. Find them all, brag a bit, then start another puzzle (because there are hundreds). ($.99,  for ages 6 and up)
 21. Tic Tac Toe Free by Optime Software
Got two kids in the backseat? Tic-Tac-Toe 4 Two Players solves all car trip squabbles. Siblings take turns being X's and O's and can focus on something else besides "Are we there yet?"  (Free, for 4 and up)
22.  Infinite Maze by Exact Magic Software, LLC 
Remember those big wooden box mazes that you had to tilt in order to move a marble through to the finish line? Well, now kids can play it on your iPhone. Tilting the iPhone gets highly addictive and the marble occasionally gets replaced with silly, random objects. Fun! ($.99, for ages 4 and up)
23.  Wacky Safari by Earblast

We dig this collection of crazy safari games. With zany sounds from wild animals, and fun facts disguised as jokes, it'll keep toddlers giggling and teach them a little something as they mix and match animal photos. ($.99, for ages 2 to 5)
24.  Pegs by Samir
The online version of the old-time golf-peg puzzle you find at Cracker Barrel is a brain-expanding hit. Jump the pegs to eliminate all the pegs but one. Every puzzle is solvable, and we're willing to bet you'll be asking for a turn to show them how it's done.  (Free, for ages 4 and up)
25.  Kids Bingo
Bingo teaches numbers and words, but all kids know is that it's fun to celebrate when they get five in a row. (Free, for ages 6 and up)

You may also like: 19 Best Wii Games for Kids.





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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

AHA Gives Wii Seal of Approval

Dr. Richard Besser questions the American Heart Associations endorsement.  From ABCNews on 17 May 2010.








The AHA came up really surprising, what the President of AHA said in the interview clip is not convincing.  What do you think?

...Marketing documents proven to boosts sales, big money for manufacturers and AHA...

@2:03 "Shoppers want clear, simple purchase guidance from trusted source.  The American Heart Association heart-check mark increases product sales because seeing the mark on a package assures shoppers they are making a smart choice."
@ 3:04 "Be an educated consumer, don't count on any logo to make a decision about what's healthy for your family.  If you get an active gaming system, don't assume your children will be getting an exercise.  It's up to you to look at the games that they choose to play."
I strongly agree with Dr. Besser's advice @ 3:04.  I like Wii, but I don't agree with what AHA did :-P
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2

Looks difficult (lol).  Well, will wait for the reviews first then lets see :D
Release Date: 23 May 2010

Mario Blasts Off for another Out-of-This-World Adventure
In 2007, Super Mario Galaxy took the world of video games by storm. Now this first true Mario sequel in years re-energizes the franchise with new levels and new power-ups. Plus this time Mario gets to team up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi, who adds new possibilities to the gravity-defying game play. It’s everything you love about the first game and more.


Mario collects stars as he travels from galaxy to galaxy. Every level is new, but the game retains the charm, sense of wonder and beauty in line with Mario’s history. Mario works his way through the various levels, sometimes upside-down, sometimes floating from place to place.


On some stages, Mario can find an egg, smash it open and hop onto the back of Yoshi. Yoshi can use his tongue to grab items and shoot them back at enemies, or to snag attach points and swing across chasms.


Yoshi has an interesting diet. When he eats a Dash Pepper, he gets so hot and frenzied he can run up steep inclines and vertical walls. When he eats a Blimp Fruit, he inflates like a balloon and floats to new heights.


New power-ups include a drill that Mario uses to tunnel through the planet’s surface all the way to the other side of a planet.


Skilled players will want to collect new Comet Metals, which will unlock harder levels with even more challenges.


Sunday, March 28, 2010

Wii Just Dance

Just Dance
Just Dance is a dance-focused music game in which up to four-players can dance together by following the moves on-screen which are choreographed dance moves set to classic dance tracks. All the moves in the game are true dance moves and were developed by professional dancers for an authentic feel. And each player is only required to have one Wii Remote to get in on the dancing action.
Pros:
  • fun, enjoyable and great bonding for family and friends
  • follow all the moves and consider it as an exercise cos you will really get sweat
  • up to 4 players,  more players the better 
  • real dance moves 
Cons:
  • when playing the challenge and automatic mode - I don't like that you still need to point on the icon that needs to be click to go to the next song.  I was hoping that it should automatically goes to the next challenge/song.  
  • limited choice of songs

Complete song list of the game:
  1. Acceptable in the 80's by Calvin Harris
  2. A Little Less Conversation by Elvis Presley
  3. Bebe by Divine Brown
  4. Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue 
  5. Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex
  6. Hot n’ Cold by Katy Perry
  7. Dare by Gorillaz
  8. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (Rocky)
  9. Fame,  In the style of Irene Cara (cover)
  10. Funplex CSS by The B 52’s 
  11. Girls and Boys by Blur
  12. Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cindi Lauper
  13. Groove is in the Heart by Dee-Lite
  14. Heart of Glass by Blondie
  15. I Get Around by The Beach Boys
  16. I Like to Move it by Reel To Real
  17. Jerk it Out by Caesars
  18. Jin Go Lo Ba by Fat Boy Slim
  19. Kids in America by Kim Wilde
  20. Le Freak by Chic
  21. Louie Louie by Iggy Pop
  22. Lump by The Presidents Of The USA
  23. Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp
  24. Pump up the Jam by Technotronic
  25. Ring My Bell by Anita Ward
  26. Step by Step by New Kids On The Block
  27. Surfin’ Bird by The Trashmen
  28. That’s the Way (I Like it) by Kc & The Sunshine Band
  29. U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer
  30. Wannabe by The Spice Girls
  31. Who Let the Dogs Out? by Baha Men
  32. Womanizer,  In the style of Britney Spears (cover)
Toys"R"Us Price: $39.99