2014年2月13日星期四

[Special Topic] Best Music Games for Android


Your smartphone already doubles as a dependable music player right out of the box, and the bevy of music game apps out there make it even better. Whether you want unlimited access to dance pad or want to turn your device into a rhythm section, there’s no shortage of mobile apps that will get the job done. From Tap Tap Revenge 4 to Santa Rockstar , here are our 10 favorite music/rhythm game apps for your smartphone or tablet.

Tap Tap Revenge 4
Tap Tap Revenge – a game originally based on the arcade classic Dance Dance Revolution, is back. Now in its fourth incarnation for Android, this popular tap-to-the-rhythm game from Tapulous offers fans of the series access to over 100 free tracks, retina graphics and social features aplenty.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.tapulous.taptaprevenge4


Cytus
Cytus may seem simple, but it has high replayibility. It is definitely placed in my 'top 5' best musical rhythm games, and I'm sure it'll have it's position in that list for a long time.For the gamers looking to get into musical games, this game is definitely one to look at.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.rayark.Cytus.full


Beats, Advanced Rhythm Game
The controls are amazing and the game play is great. It supports multi touch so you don’t miss the double steps at one time. There is access to 2 songs on initial download with a huge amount of settings from changing the fall rate of the steps to difficulty level and even how many health points you lose when you miss a step. The developer even lets you adjust the the music if there is lag on the phone to sync it up correctly. It looks like the developer put a lot of thought into this application.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.beatsportable.beats

Piano Holic(rhythm game)-free
The piano holic will provide you the best quality of sound and pleasure you've never experienced before.You can play about more than 150 songs at each level, such as child songs and famous classics for all player from beginner to professional.(Continuous updating)Even though you are unable to read the score, the note will guide you to play without the score.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.cherry.pianist

Music Hero
If there’s one thing that would make the Music Hero app unique, it’s the option for loading the songs that you have stored inside your phone. This particular feature would give you the chance to play the game while listening to a song that you like. However, the notes or beats does not seem to sync well with custom songs. It can be observed that the discs will just appear in random.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.wordsmobile.musichero

O2Jam U by MOMO
I found O2Jam U to be a fun little music game. There are enough initial points to sample all the songs, and the decent amount of options ensures some replayability. Song selection may be a bit sparse, but that can easily be fixed with future support. There are some folks that will find the network requirement and performance issues to be deal breakers, but for everyone else, O2Jam U is worth at least a try.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.momocorp.o2jamu

TouchMix FX
TouchMix FX is clearly not aimed at entry-level players. The tracklist is unrecognizable and won’t pull in music fans whose favorite band might be in the mix. In addition, the difficulty starts hard and just escalates from there. It’s a lot of fun once you buy the full game, but it’s really only for people that have been playing rhythm games for a while now. 
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.gamevil.tmfx.global

RockStar
RockStar dreams to become a new power of rhythm game with strong rock sound, fabulous effect, and brilliant touch! RockStar is a beat game of new concept that we tap touch box in fun rhythm.You can enjoy more lively and fun game with various stylish effects according to result of touch.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.jse.RockStarAMFreeGlobal


TunesHolic
Simple in a sense, but let me tell you this – basic gaming skills aren’t enough to master this game, for exceptional talent on hand and eye coordination and impressive reaction time are both needed to be at a competitive level with other players. So if you think you’re that good then why not test this game out and see for yourself.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.smartplayland.tunesholic

Santa Rockstar
If you like rock, or Christmas, or rhythm-action games, then Santa Rockstar has something for you to get your Android gaming teeth into. It might be a little shallow, and its unlikely you'll still be playing come February, but it's an entertaining diversion all the same.
http://appstudo.com/index/apps/com.yuisy.santarockstar

2014年2月7日星期五

[Special Topic] Best Reader Apps


Printed books are far from dead and with the introduction of portable ebook readers and apps, reading has become more popular than ever. The ability to take a multitude of ebooks in one device, rather than require a lorry to follow you everywhere with the printed equivalent, is truly amazing. So, let's begin our journey by looking at some of the best freeware ebook apps available for Android.

Aldiko Book Reader
Aldiko is an ebook reader application that runs on any Android device. With Aldiko, you can build and organize your digital library, read on the go and wirelessly browse and download from a broad range of digital publications right on your Android device. 
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.aldiko.android


FBReader
FBReader is an open-source e-book reader for various platforms. It can read more formats than any other e-reader, including ePub, mobi, fb2, html, txt and pdb. It properly hyphenates text in 13 languages (including Chinese and Russian), in any encoding, accepts text in compressed formats (eg, zip, bz2), and can rotate the page by 90, 180 or 270 degrees.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android

Google Play Books
Google Play Books now comes with integrated Google Translate, Wikipedia, Maps, and other resources. Google Play Books can handle all of your basic e-reading needs and then some. Just don't expect it to be capable of importing books from third-party sources. You can only use Play Books to read books bought through Google Play.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.google.android.apps.books


Goodreads

With a database of more than 12 million titles, Goodreads for Android is more than a social network for avid bookworms. It's where to go to figure out what's next on your reading list. You can keep collections of titles you want to read, review titles once you're finished and organize your reading history. Find content you might like from reading others' reviews and checking out what your friends are reading. However, the small e-book store contains just 2,000 free books. 
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.goodreads

NOOK – Read Books & Magazines
With Amazon porting its famous Kindle Reader app for Android, Barnes and Noble is doing the same thing. There’s no need for you to own a NOOK tablet, as the application runs on any Android smartphone or tablet. With over 2 million books in Barnes and Noble’s arsenal, you’ll have your very own pocketable library at your fingerprints. Optimized for Android use, the app can easily mark your favorite magazine subscriptions like US Weekly, National Geographic, and The Oprah Magazine — free for a 14-day trial period. Previous users of the NOOK tablet will feel welcomed by the app as it sports the familiar user interface that they love and adore.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/bn.ereader

Free Books & Stories - Wattpad
Wattpad is yet one more reminder that the stigma of being an unpublished author is dissipating as it allows anyone to share, read, and comment on stories and books written by fellow users. The library of content on Wattpad is impressive and growing, and the community is very active, sharing books that have been read 40,000 or more times in some categories. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for your Android. 
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/wp.wattpad

Comics
The free (and appropriately named) Comics for Android has undergone a redesign that makes the buying and reading experience a simple and inviting endeavor, and puts it on a par with its iOS counterpart with HD support and the long-desired Fit-to-Width mode. Comics for Android is missing quite a few older books, and lacks some very cool features that are only available on the Comixology website, but comic book fans with Android devices should download this app now. 
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.iconology.comics

Feedly
With Google Reader officially gone, Feedly might be your best bet as an app that lets you access your RSS feeds while on the go. It looks great, works well, and offers a number of different display options that some people think make it even better than Google's departed reader. At this point, the app still isn't perfect, but with all of the work its developers are dedicating to its improvement, it has a good chance of eventually getting there.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.devhd.feedly

Kobo
Read on your Smartphone...Kobo offers FREE eReading applications for the most popular smartphones. This means that you can browse, search, buy and read your favorite eBooks and download them directly to your phone at anytime.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.kobobooks.android


Scribd - Read Unlimited Books
Theappcompiles millions of recipes, how-tos, business presentations, analyst reports and spreadsheets, as well as literary works from the likes of Random House and Chronicle Books. With daily recommendations, offline reading and sharing capabilities and a PDF reader, Scribd is ideal for other reading material than just books.
http://www.appstudo.com/index/apps/com.scribd.app.reader0