EXTRA! EXRTA! Get your Apps News Here

Long gone are the days when you had to stroll down to the local newspaper stand on the corner to get news from around the world. Back in the day, if you wanted current, up-to-date news, you flipped on the TV to watch your favorite news crew vomit out the same information every other news station was reporting. What about radio? Nope! With the ability to carry around your own personal jukebox, no one listens to the radio to get their news fix - at least not if you’re part of the Information Age. And if you are reading this article, then you are.

The same goes for Apps for your phone, tablet, or the latest whiz bang pocket gadget on the market. If you want to be in the know when it comes to Apps, you got to go where the movers and shakers go. If you want to hang 10 on the latest and greatest wave of trending Apps, then you want to go where the pros go. If you want to read and salivate over the latest new Game Apps soon to be made available on the App buffet line, you got to go where all the cool kids are going. You need to go to AppsNews.co.

Platform Menu Interface

AppsNews.co offers up a powerful combination of cutting edge news for applications across all of the most popular platforms; Android, Black Berry, iOS, Ovi, and WP7.  You get the inside scoop on the latest industry gossip, info on new releases soon to hit the virtual shelves, and, everyone’s favorite – GAMES! 

Let’s face it, if you have a smart phone or tablet then you’re probably spending a great deal of your time playing Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, or Paper Toss. Don’t lie. You know you are.

So why not do a search on AppsNews.co and find out what new addiction is soon going to occupy your time on the train, plane, or toilet seat? But first you need to step away from the Angry Bird launcher. Go on. You can do it.

Article by: Michael A. Walker

Photos © AppsNews.co

Maya Rafa: Master of Steampunk

Steampunk Antigravity Clock - Maya Rafa

What’s there not to love about Steampunk? That was a rhetorical question of course. Steampunk is culmination of all those things that are holy in Geekdom; Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Alternate History stylized in a Victorian era backdrop that’s powered by steam. Now we're talking.

K.W. Jeter has been credited for coining the term Steampunk in the early 80’s, who is the leader of the Steampunk Rat Pack consisting of Tim Powers and James Blaylock. But the roots of Steampunk go much further back than that. Every genre of writers are influenced by writers before them, and Steampunk is no exception. The Steampunk Rat Pack owes much of their influence to the Fathers of Science Fiction; Hugo Gernsback (Amazing Stories), Jules Verne (Twenty Leagues Under the Sea), and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine).

Wells, Verne, and Gernsback were masters of their craft. Their works have inspired the Science Fiction world much in the same way as Lord Dunsany (The Book of Wonder), Robert E. Howard (Conan the Barbarian), C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia), and J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit) have inspired Modern Fantasy.

Notebook Stone Metal - Maya Rafa

Now, there’s a new master in town - a master of Steampunk - Maya Rafa. Not in the literary sense, but in the form of Steampunk 3D art. Maya is, as the pictures will show, incredibly gifted at bringing the words and images of the Steampunk genre to life. What is even more incredible is that Maya creates these works of art almost entirely of cardboard and bits. Hollywood needs to hire this man. He is obviously talented and resourceful, and could make props for movies much cheaper than the “experts.”

Steampunk Ray Gun 3 - Maya Rafa

You can find more about Maya Rafe and (purchase) his work here:

Esty Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/diarmentcreations?ref=pr_shop_more

Blog: http://diarment-creations.blogspot.com/

Deviant Art page: http://diarment.deviantart.com/

Article by: Michael A. Walker

Pictures © Maya Rafa

AppCraver Satisfies

There are a lot of great iPhone apps out there. There are a lot of crappy ones too. How can you tell the difference before you buy them? Well, there are a few ways. You can read the public reviews in the apps store for starters. While the rating systems and personal comments can be helpful, they can also contain a bunch of spam that takes time to wade through. You can download the FreeWare version and give it a test spin before making the plunge. That’s a notable option if the app you want offers a free version, but often times they are buggy and saturated with ads. Or you could be a knowledgeable, proactive, and responsible consumer and go to AppCraver to get a thorough and comprehensive review on just about every iPhone app on the planet. Plus all the cool kids are using AppCraver these days.

Easy Navigation

What I like most about AppCraver is the navigation bar on the left side of the screen. All the apps are categorized for easy access. They also have the top rated Pay and Free apps all conveniently located at the top and accessible with a click of the mouse. Once inside you will find each app in that category ranked and rated so you can see at a glance which ones to focus on first. Alternatively, if you know the name of the app you want to check out, you can just put it in the search box and find it instantly. If you like what you see, hit the [BUY] button and you’re off and running like a champ.

While getting the skinny on the latest apps is a fine feature all on its own, it’s not the only thing you can find on AppCraver. They even offer great deals on iPhone accessories, and my favorite, interviews with the movers and shakers of the app development world. How cool is that?

One unexpected feature was the App Developer page that lists development companies looking for iPhone/iPad app developers. This is a great resource for both the person wanting to jumpstart their app developing career and app development companies looking for new or experienced talent to add to their growing business.

App Developer Job Listings

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you should definitely add AppCraver to your favorites list. I found it to be a fun and enjoyable experience, and most of all, very informative.

Article  By: Michael A. Walker

Images : © AppCraver.com