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05 Aug 2013

App Reviews: Timeline WWI, Chefs Feed, Tiny Thief

by Kris Abel

Rolefood discovery, foodie app, history, Rovio, Tiny Thief, Video Games, world war

Timeline WW1 with Dan Snow iPad Free/$9.99 It’s like pulling moments and memories from out of a well-packed chest. TV presenter and researcher Dan Snow has organized a wealth of archival films, photos, and journals into a timeline that may start out chronological, but t...

29 Jul 2013

App Reviews: djay 2, Drive Assist, Ultimate Sharks

by Kris Abel

Roledj music, driving apps, music mixing, Shark Week, sharks

djay 2 iPhone/iPad $0.99/$4.99 For most of us a playlist is a collection of songs grouped by theme or mood, but like a human DJ this app can go further, analyzing your music library so you can group tracks by their Beats Per Minute (BPM). With a tap of the Automix butto...

22 Jul 2013

App Reviews: Milekeeper, Efexio, Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded

by Kris Abel

Rolefitness tracker, Leisure Suit Larry, movie effects, movie making, Video Games

Milekeeper iPhone Free With Milekeeper you’re no longer cycling through the city, you’re participating in the Tour de France. The running path in the nearby park now becomes the length of the Great Wall of China and your local pool becomes a chance for you to swim the E...

08 Jul 2013

App Reviews: iTranslate Voice, Scouting For Boys, Discover Ontario

by Kris Abel

Roleboat safety, Boy Scouts, family events, Lord Baden Powell, Ontario Tourism, text-to-speech, trasnlate, travel app

iTranslate Voice iPhone/iPad $0.99 Imagine a pair of translating walkie-talkies and you get the idea. iTranslate connects your phone with another’s using Bluetooth. When you speak into your phone it comes out translated, both as text and as a computerized voice, on thei...

17 Jun 2013

App Reviews: Man Of Steel, Despicable Me, Walking With Dinosaurs

by Kris Abel

Man of Steel iPhone/iPad/Android $2.99/$4.99/$5.08 Warner Bros. has paid the big bucks to make sure this mobile fighting game has the looks of their blockbuster film. Henry Cavill’s features are there along with his sculpted physique and an opening comic book sequence t...

10 Jun 2013

Lifesaver, McLaren’s Workshop, Ticket To Ride

by Kris Abel

Roleanimation, board games, CPR, emergency app, movie making app, Norm McLaren, Ticket To Ride

Lifesaver iPhone/iPad Free Lifesaver will teach you how to perform CPR and other resuscitation methods by placing you into real-world situations using interactive movies. As actors convincingly create the experience of someone collapsing in a subway tunnel or a parking ...

03 Jun 2013

App Reviews: To This Day, The Transit App, Golf History, Camera 2

by Kris Abel

Rolebullying, golf, movie making, Photography, poetry, Shane Koyczan, special effects, traffic app, transit app

To This Day iPad Free You may remember Shane Koyczan from the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in which his poem “We Are More” was delivered to share our Canadian identity with the world. Recently he captured YouTube audiences with an animated piece on bully...

27 May 2013

App Reviews: Guitar! By Smule, Mailbox, Fast & Furious 6 The Game

by Kris Abel

Rolee-mail, Fast & Furious, guitar, Music app, organize, productivity, racing games, Smule

Guitar! By Smule iPhone/iPad Free There are many games that simulate what it feels like to play the guitar, but none as relaxing as this one. All you have to do is strum and pick, which means swipe and tap the screen, to play a selection of easy-listening ballads by Leo...

20 May 2013

Victoria Day Special: Planet of the BBQ Apps

by Kris Abel

Rolebarbecue, Cooking apps, recipes, steak

Welcome to my Planet of the Barbecue Apps Special. In honor of the Victoria Day weekend we decided to do a second show where I pick out some choice mobile cuts for your grill. My first set of reviews for today, with the latest releases, can be found here. Enjoy and let...

20 May 2013

App Reviews: The Doors, Google Hangouts, Skyscanner

by Kris Abel

Roleboxed sets, Google Hangouts, instant messaging, Music app, price comparison, The Dors, travel apps

The Doors iPad $4.99 A welcome sign that boxed sets will live on, The Doors app gives you all the rare photos, interviews, cultural stories, and secret tracks of a limited edition collection, but without the need to buy the albums all over again. The music is still incl...

13 May 2013

App Reviews: Dumb Ways To Die, ScoreCleaner, Marvel Unlimited

by Kris Abel

Rolecomic books, Marvel, Music app, Safety App, sheet music, Video Games

This week on Moore In The Morning I’m saving lives with a twisted transit safety game of death, whistling new music with a sheet music app, and finding the cheapest way to read popular comic books right back to their beginning. Dumb Ways To Die iPhone/iPad Free Wi...

06 May 2013

App Reviews: Google Now, Star Trek FX, Songza

by Kris Abel

Roleassistant, Google Now, movie apps, music apps, playlists, Star Trek Into Darkness

This week on Moore In The Morning I take a look at the arrival of Google Now, the search giant’s personal assistant app, on the iPhone, play with JJ Abrams Star Trek movie effects, and see how much time-saving Songza offers with their updated playlist-driven music...

29 Apr 2013

App Reviews: Iron Man 3, The Nightjar, Touchfit: George St-Pierre

by Kris Abel

Roleaudio adventures, Benedict Cumberbatch, Exercise, fitness app, George St-Pierre, Iron Man, Video Games

Iron Man 3: The Official Game iPhone/iPad/Android Free-To-Play The Temple Run series broke industry records by challenging you to keep running through a jungle. Iron Man 3 takes that same challenge to the skies. Using simple tilt-and-swipe controls you must dodge, bank,...

22 Apr 2013

App Reviews: Twitter #Music, Yahoo Weather, The 39 Steps

by Kris Abel

RoleeBooks, iPad books, music apps, The 39 Steps, Twitter Music, weather apps, Yahoo Weather

Twitter #music iPhone Free A separate companion app for Twitter, #Music is aimed at encouraging you to follow bands, to tweet their most popular songs, and to help use Twitter to both measure and boost the popularity of today’s musicians. While giving you a tool to disc...

08 Apr 2013

App Reviews: Injustice Gods Among Us, Swirl It!, TSN Masters

by Kris Abel

Rolealcohol, Batman, comic books, DC comics, golf, Masters, Puzzles, super heroes, Superman, wine, wine apps, wine diary

Injustice: Gods Among Us iPhone/iPad Free Who would win in a fight: Batman or Superman? Wonder Woman or The Flash? Green Lantern or Green Arrow? With fast fisticuffs and walloping super powers this game lets you work out those very debates using eye-popping visuals and ...

29 Mar 2013

Easter Apps, Recipes, And Craft Activities

by Kris Abel

RoleCooking apps, crafts, Easter, eggs, Kid Apps, recipes

Happy Easter! This year I have a new batch of apps for the occasion covering recipes and how-to crafts to add a bit of magic and togetherness for the long weekend. Hope they serve you and your family well. Make sure to tune in each Monday on Moore in the Morning to head...

25 Mar 2013

App Reviews: Mint, Thesaurus Rex, Star Wars Pinball

by Kris Abel

Roledictionary, finance app, Mint, money management, pinball, reference app, Star Wars, Thesaurus

Mint.com iPhone/iPad/Android/Web Free If you’re not using Mint to monitor your transactions, this tax season would be a good time to start. The app and companion website will collect your financial records from your bank accounts, credit cards and loans and categorize t...

22 Mar 2013

NASA Puts Out Call For Canadian App Designers, Makers, Artists, & Thinkers

by Kris Abel

RoleCanada, hackathon, maker culture, NASA, Royal Ontario Museum, space apps, Toronto

For the first time, NASA is bringing their International Space Apps Challenge to Canada. Two cities, Toronto and Winnipeg, will be hosting 48-hour build-a-thons on April 19th where teams representing many different fields of expertise can collaborate to solve a wide ran...

18 Mar 2013

App Reviews: History of Ireland, Ridiculous Fishing, Face Stealer

by Kris Abel

Rolecelebrity photos, educational app, face recognition, history app, Ireland, photo apps, ridiculous fishing, St Patrick's, Video Games

A History Of Ireland In 100 Objects iPhone/iPad/Android/Web Free (Until End of March) A gift from Ireland to the world on St. Patrick’s day, this virtual tour of one hundred exquisite artifacts includes St. Patrick’s Bell, which was handed down as an heirloom through ge...

11 Mar 2013

App Reviews: WebMD, Temple Run Oz, Map of the Internet

by Kris Abel

Roleallergies, atlas, Educational Apps, health, history, internet map, medical apps, pregnancy, Temple Run, Video Games, Wizard of Oz

Gesundheit! WebMD has put together two handy apps offering guidance with allergies and pregnancies, part of this week’s round-up on Newstalk 1010 that also includes the latest Temple Run obsession and a beautiful map of the world’s connected networks. Web MD...

04 Mar 2013

App Reviews: Real Racing 3, TMN GO, BBC Earth Wonders

by Kris Abel

Roleeducational app, free-to-play, kid app, movies, racing app, Video Games, video streaming

Real Racing 3 iPhone/iPad/Android Free With Real Racing 3 the much-despised Free-To-Play pricing system hits the world of hardcore games. This is when an app advertises itself as free, but the moment you start using it introduces a system of delays and wait times that c...

28 Feb 2013

The Movie Network Delivers On Promise Of Video Streaming

by Kris Abel

RoleHBO, movie apps, streaming service, television, The Movie Network

The Movie Network has launched a new streaming video service in Canada called TMN GO that is designed to work on smartphones, tablets, and home computers. It’s a slick, impressive service that makes it surprisingly easy to find content and play it quickly. It includes t...

25 Feb 2013

App Reviews: MLB At Bat, Purina Pro P5, Haze

by Kris Abel

Rolebaseball, dog app, Fitness, pets, sports apps, weather

It may look like a blizzard outside, but our apps this week seem to promise Spring weather just around the corner. Here’s my picks for Spring Training, Fido fitness, and emotional weather. MLB.com At Bat 2013 iPhone/iPad/Android Free/$2.99-$19.99 Subscription Spri...

18 Feb 2013

Family Day Apps: Triposo, Voxer, Action Movie F/X

by Kris Abel

Rolelocal events, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo, travel apps, video apps, walkie-talkie

I hope you’re having a wonderful Family Day vacation. Here are some helpful apps to find local events and activities. Triposo iPhone/iPad/Android Free Triposo offers free guides to major cities. It’s intended for travelers, but it’s also a great tool for exploring...

11 Feb 2013

App Reviews: ChocoFinder, The Simpsons, Dogbook

by Kris Abel

RoleChocolate, dogs, food apps, freemium, pet apps, social networking, The Simpsons, Video Games

Chocolates, exchanged hearts, and play dates. It must be Valentine’s Day this week and yet we’ve managed to include your pet dog and The Simpsons as well. See how it all comes together below. ChocoFinder iPhone/Web Free There’s the chocolate you’ll find at d...

04 Feb 2013

App Reviews: THX Tune-Up, Penultimate, Bout

by Kris Abel

RoleCollegeHumor, Evernote, home theatre, note-taking, party games, photo app, sketchbook, THX, TV calibration

This week on Moore in the Morning we’ll show you how to calibrate the picture on your HDTV. If you’ve never done this before, you’ll be so amazed by the difference, you’ll want to watch your movie collection all over again. Plus an app that sync-...

28 Jan 2013

App Reviews: Vine, Community Scout, Ban.jo

by Kris Abel

RoleBanjo, location apps, Oscars, real estate, Super Bowl, Twitter, video app, Vine

Twitter brings their philosophy to video this week and we’ll explore what that means, then it’s location, location, location with apps for real estate and following real world events around the world. Vine – Make A Scene iPhone Free Twitter has come up with ...

23 Jan 2013

Did That Painting Just Come Alive? Incredibly, Yes

by Kris Abel

Roleart apps, Augmented Reality, Mona Lisa

A group of artists in Japan have done something extraordinary. They have created a mobile app that can breathe new life into objects, beginning with a series of celebrated masterpieces by Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Hokusai. When you look at these paintings using y...

21 Jan 2013

App Reviews: Temple Run 2, NHL GameCenter, Dale Grahn Color

by Kris Abel

Rolehockey, how to, NHL, photo editing, photography app, sports app, Temple Run, Video Games

I recommended it on our show last year and it went on to become a massive hit. Temple Run is back with a sequel offering better graphics and a bigger, meaner monkey. Plus with hockey season back on we’ll check on the updated NHL MediaCenter app and cool photograph...

14 Jan 2013

App Reviews: Soundtracking, Pint Size, Fitocracy

by Kris Abel

Rolebudget apps, Exercise, family apps, Fitness, Kids, money saving, music, social media

“This one’s for the bouncers!” This week I show John Moore an app to dedicate your favourite songs to friends over social media. Plus a fitness app that let’s you rise up like a video game hero and a money-saving app for predicting your kids ever...

07 Jan 2013

App Reviews: iOnRoad, WWF Together, Rondo Music Player

by Kris Abel

At Newstalk100 we’re always ready to tell you about the day’s road conditions, but perhaps it would be handy to have an extra pair of eyes on the road too. This week we look at how your smartphone can take on that role. Plus immersive experiences with animal...

31 Dec 2012

App Reviews: Sneak, Swackett, & Cycloramic

by Kris Abel

Rolefamily apps, Kids Apps, panorama, photography apps, weather apps

This week I’m happy to showcase a fantastic game of stealth and imagination for kids. Plus a weather app that shows you what outerwear you’ll need and an app that can make your phone dance a panoramic jig. Sneak iPhone/iPad $0.99 Sneak is an imaginative game...

24 Dec 2012

App Reviews: Tracking Santa, Lennon Letters, Pudding Monsters

by Kris Abel

RoleAstronomy, John Lennon, NORAD, Tracking Santa, Video Games

We wish everyone a wonderful break and holidays full of warm wishes. Here’s some good cheer apps to keep your spirits high. Tracking Santa This year there are three different ways to follow Santa’s journey around the world. NORAD Santa iPhone/Android/Windows/Web F...

17 Dec 2012

App Reviews: Sleep Talk Recorder, Positively Dog Training, Toontastic Jr.

by Kris Abel

Roleanimal apps, dog training, family apps, Kid Apps, pets, sleep talking, Toontastic

The holidays are soon upon us. It’s a time for gatherings so this week on Moore in the Morning we’re looking at apps that will help you curb your dog’s bad habits, help you deal with any anxiety-driven sleep talking, and create fun ways for kids to con...

10 Dec 2012

App Reviews: Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Stratford Festival, Travel Smart

by Kris Abel

RoleGovernment of Canada, Grand Theft Auto, Stratford Festival, theatre production, travel advisories, travel app, Vice City, Video Games

This week I take a look at one of the best-designed apps I’ve encountered all year – and it’s Canadian! Plus Grand Theft Auto celebrates the 10th anniversary of Vice City with a new mobile version that manages to be better than the original and the Gov...

03 Dec 2012

App Reviews: Pong World, Pixlr Express, Robots

by Kris Abel

Role40th Anniversary, Atari, Autodesk, educational app, kids app, photo app, photo editing, Pong, Pong World, robots

Did John Moore own an Atari system? We’ll find out as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pong. I’ve also reviewed a fantastic photo-editing app for Android users and explored a new interactive book on robots that’s been released for the iPad. Pong Wo...

19 Nov 2012

App Reviews: Legendary Cars, Curiosity: What’s Inside The Box?, Vjay

by Kris Abel

Rolecar apps, classic cars, Curiosity, DJ, mash-up, Music app, Peter Molyneaux, Video Games, video mix

This week I’m going to share with John Moore my iPad collection of classic cars. He’ll beg, he’ll plead, but I won’t let him take the Aston Martin out for a spin. We’ll also explore an unusual contest and video game from Peter Molyneaux an...

15 Oct 2012

App Reviews: SkyMotion, Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Pyramids 3D

by Kris Abel

RoleCharlie Brown, educational app, Egypt, Halloween, Interactive book, kids app, pyramids, science app, Touch Press, weather app

John Moore has a lovely, little dog named Zack and I’m sure he’d rather not do his business in the rain. This week I’ll show him a weather app that will help them better time their trips outside. Plus I’ll look at two apps based on It’s The...

08 Oct 2012

App Reviews: Gojee, Fodor’s Travel Phrases, DK Quiz

by Kris Abel

Roledrinks, educational app, family game, food app, languages, multicultural, quiz, recipes, travel app, trivia game

Typically it’s John Moore asking the trivia questions on Moore in the Morning, but on Thanksgiving Day I’ll put him in the hot seat to help me test out a new trivia game from Dorling Kindersley. We’ll also explore a free recipe app that offers creative...

01 Oct 2012

App Reviews: Heart And Stroke, Bad Piggies, Camera+ For iPad

by Kris Abel

RoleAngry Birds, App Reviews, Bad Piggies, camera iPad, Fitness, health apps, Heart and Stroke, nutrition, photo editing, photography app, physics puzzle, Video Games

We know John Moore is all heart, but is it a healthy one? I’ll find out on Newstalk 1010 with a new app from the Heart & Stroke Foundation plus we found out if the pigs has the same star power as their Angry Birds nemesis and with Camera+ now out for iPad, doe...

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