While on its surface Falling Fred might seem like another sadistic gore-fest, along the lines of DoodleBoy , it’s actually a nice little action title with a good sense of humor. It can still get pretty bloody, though. You might not want to let young kids play this game. And you might not want to get too attached to poor Fred. When the game begins, Fred is already plummeting down what seems like an endless elevator shaft. Except it is definitely not an elevator shaft, as those typically don’t have giant buzzsaws and flamethrowers coming out of the walls. And it is most certainly not endless; from the get go, it is very clear that every time Fred successfully dodges an obstacle, he is merely postponing the inevitable. There’s only one way this game can end, and it isn’t pretty. Read the rest of Try Not to Die in Falling Fred AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

We’re big fans of Fabulapps games, having reviewed CrossRoads and Kiko: The Last Totem before, so we were excited to get to grips with Tiny Planet ($0.99/£0.59), their latest game.  We’d already seen the trailer so had a good idea what it was about, but would it live up to our high expectations? You take the

So you’ve got yourself an iPad 2, or are hoping to when they’re back in stock.  How about a lovely case to keep it safe?  Sure, Apple’s own Smart Cover is perfectly good, but what about if you want something a little more stylish, or just plain unique? We’ve gathered ten iPad 2 cases for your

Ever wonder what your kids would look like with dad’s beard or grandpa’s bald head? How about wondering what you’d look like with short hair or someone else’s eyes? A true fun-with-photos experience, MugMash! is an app you may have missed that essentially lets you do all these things. MugMash! provides users with the chance to swap parts of photos (specifically mug shots) to create funny images blended from various captured photos. MugMash! lets you store multiple images and then mix them up by swapping out the top, middle or lower third until you create the perfect combination. Take new photos or use ones stored in your photo library by tapping “manage mugs” and then use the editing tool to resize and move selected images to align each segment. Read the rest of Mix and Match Faces with MugMash! AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

The iPhone makes a great gaming platform, don’t get me wrong. And the popularity of iOS has created a kind of renaissance of handheld gaming. That much is certain. The problem is that many– maybe most– developers don’t understand that making a successful game for iOS means working within the limitations of the device. Too many on-screen buttons? A deal breaker. Confusing three-dimensional accelerometer controlled movement? I want my 99 cents back. Thankfully, LastStandStan is a game that gets it right. When the game begins, we see our spacecraft in a top-down view, reminiscent of old Reagan-era shooters like Asteroid. Read the rest of LastStandStan Brings Arcade-Style Action to iPhone Gaming AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

While the expression “There’s an app for that” has moved from advertising slogan to cliche, and wound up a punchline, sometimes there just isn’t a better way to capture the sense of novelty that comes along with the discovery that there’s yet another thing that crazy iPhone can do. This time, there’s an app that can manage that seedy double life of yours, betting on the outcomes of sporting events. Regardless of your local gambling laws, Bet Agenda aims to be the only app a bettor needs. It should be noted that Bet Agenda doesn’t actually place any bets, and it doesn’t even connect to the Internet, so there’s no chance that this app is itself illegal. If this app really speaks to your needs, however, there’s a good chance it will gradually collect boat loads of incriminating information. You might consider password-locking your iPhone. Read the rest of Bet Agenda Keeps Your Gambling Record Straight AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

Anyone who enjoys simple but strategic board games should have the foresight to download this game while the price is right. An intelligent mix of tic-tac-toe, connect four and chess, Foursight is an enjoyable board game available for iPhone and iPad. Playing on a board comprised of a 4 x 4 grid, your objective is to get three or four same colored chips in a row while preventing your opponent from getting the same. Though Foursight has simple rules, it takes awhile to master. The strategy is rooted in having to play all four of your own chips as well as four of your opponents. To play a chip, a white “foundation” chip must be played in the square first. Each player is given eight white chips, four player chips and four opponent chips. If you can get four of your own color in a row it’s an automatic win, but it’s not as easy as it seems. Read the rest of Strategic Foursight Makes You Play Both Sides AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

Unless you were going out of your way to be contrary, it was easy to predict a strong launch weekend for the iPad 2 and sure enough, analysts are saying the new tablet has sold out at most locations and the total sales have easily eclipsed the first iPad. These initial estimations come from Piper Jaffrey,

Today marked the US release of the Apple iPad 2, announced a few short weeks ago at a special Apple event held in San Francisco.  The iPad 2 is the successor to the iPad, a device many initially didn’t understand, but went on to sell 15 million units in just nine months!  Now, even before

I love books about cars, especially those with beautiful pictures of gems I normally wouldn’t get to see, so I leapt at the chance to review SM Supercars HD ($3.99/£2.49) for the iPad – a digital version of such books.  It contains pictures of more than 100 supercars complete with background information, technical specs and