Articles and Reviews by Barbara Holbrook

Barbara is a long-time Apple fan who enjoys trying out gadgets just because they're new and learning about all the neat things technology can do even if she doesn't need to do it. You can often find her at a coffeehouse with her boyfriend — just look for the couple with "his and hers" iPads.



Dizzy Bee Tilts and Twirls its Way to the Top

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DizzyBeeFree is everything that a lite version should be — a teaser with all the quality of the of a paid app and gameplay that leaves you wanting more. Start out with the free app, but know this: by the time you've made it through the first 4 levels you'll be a Dizzy Bee convert eager to pay [...]


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 4.5/5 | Category: ,


iPump Series Adds Slick Photo and Video Guidance to Your Workout Routine

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Some of us prefer to workout without the motivational of assistance of a perky pony-tailed trainer or a bulked-out personal fitness coach. That doesn't mean we don't need exercise guidance along the way. PumpOne, which has provided "Portable Personal Trainers" for more than three years, is the perfect balance of knowledge and accountability without all that unnecessary personal [...]


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 4.5/5 | Category: ,


Interview with Robert Pasquini of iJuggles

AppCraver recently spoke with Robert Pasquini, the developer team behind iJuggles Nanimals. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Robert Pasquini: I started developing mid August 2008. I saw how great the app store was and how easy it was [...]


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Anthem Music Video is a Moving Picture Show for Music Discovery

Anthem Music Videos bills itself as Pandora for music video.  Anthem creates music channels of your favorite artists — you tell Anthem your musical tastes and the software will make suggestions just like other music discovery services. The twist is that Anthem, instead of acting like a radio channel, is supposed to be your own [...]


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 2.5/5 | Category:


Threads is Great for Viewing T-shirt Art from Threadless

Do you love Mondays because you know it's the day that Threadless releases new t-shirt designs? Then you need to check out Threads, the free app from Ian Marsh for iPhone and iPod Touch. Threads is a mini-gallery to showcase the weekly t-shirt designs at our favorite cotton and silkscreen retailer. Much like the Tag Show [...]


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 3.5/5 | Category: ,


Interview with Balazs Faludi of Numerus

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AppCraver recently spoke with Balazs Faludi, the developer behind Numerus. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Balazs Faludi: I was very excited when the iPhone SDK was announced and decided to start developing as soon as possible. I bought [...]


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Interview with Alex Hoke from Anu Media

AppCraver recently spoke with Alex Hoke from Anu Media, the developer behind Fire Phrase. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Alex Hoke: This is my first iPhone App developed, but hopefully it will be successful enough that I can [...]


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Interview with Michael Both of Senygma Inc

AppCraver recently spoke with Michael Both of Senygma Inc, the developer behind xCube, GolfCard and FitView. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Michael Both: I started developing the day the iPhone development kit came out with only the [...]


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Knots: Tie Yourself Up with Free iPhone Game

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Knots is like Twister for your fingers. Colored dots pop up on the screen and you hold a finger until told to release and stop on another dot. And, just like the original Twister, the longer knots goes on the more twisted you become and the more fun you have.


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 3.5/5 | Category:


Camerabag: Turn Your iPhone into a Vintage Camera

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There's something special about the artsy quality of a vintage photo. Toy cameras such as Holga, Lomo and Diana are my favorite, but I'm a sucker for just about any cheap camera with a "temperamental" streak. Get from a vintage look for your photos without having to carry around an extra camera. CameraBag from Nevecenter takes iPhone's built in camera back in time with 5 retro photo styles: "Helga," "1974," "Lolo," "Cinema," and "1962."


Barbara Holbrook rated this app 4.0/5 | Category: ,


Interview with Jody Evenson of CouchWorld Games

AppCraver recently spoke with Jody Evenson of CouchWorld Games, the developer team behind Shards and Shardsette. She answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Jody Evenson: CouchWorld Games got its start in November, 2007, when we began developing several concepts [...]


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Interview with Jedidiah Laudenslayer of MyMemory

AppCraver recently spoke with Jedidiah Laudenslayer, the developer of MyMemory. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Jedidiah Laudenslayer: I jumped on the bandwagon when the SDK was still in beta. 2. What was the inspiration behind your app? Jedidiah Laudenslayer: [...]


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Interview with Apoorva Singh of Spidr

AppCraver recently spoke with Apoorva Singh, the developer behind Spidr. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Apoorva Singh: As soon as the iPhone SDK was announced, if I remember correctly that was March 6. 2. What was the inspiration behind your [...]


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Interview with Paul Yager of miArtPak

AppCraver recently spoke with Paul Yager, the developer behind miArtPak. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Paul Yager: I started programming for the iPhone about 4 weeks ago. I have about 20 years of object oriented programming experience on other [...]


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Interview with Jake Danilchik of Sudo Labs

AppCraver recently spoke with Jake Danilchik a Producer at Sudo Labs, LLC, the developer team behind Skizzle. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Jake Danilchik: On August 4th 2008 we turned the lights on at Sudo Labs LLC and went  to work [...]


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