The concept of 
taking a photo a day as a visual scrapbook of sorts is a wonderful way to build memories, and Photo 365 is a good tool to store and relive those memories. It’s also an app that will nudge you to take that daily shot should you get too caught up in the details of life to remember to do so, and it lets you add a caption to photos to prompt memories. There’s nothing particularly revolutionary about the app, but its minimalist interface gets the job done well.
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App Review: Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is the 
epitome of the “one more turn” title. It may be somewhat simplistic in its gameplay and not have a ton of original elements, but the game is so well polished and executed that you can’t help but continue playing again and again and again. From the variety of bonus weapons — like the stomp suit or the bad as hog (a clever pun on the more objectionable term) — to the fun enhancements you can buy with coins (earned within the game or available via in-app purchase), it’s downright charming. And the inclusion of Barry Steakfries, a hero in other games by the developer, is a nice nod to the team’s dedicated fans. For a dollar, it’s impossible to wrong with this one.
App Review: Cut the Rope: Experiments
Om Nom hasn’t lost any of his charm. 
And Cut the Rope: Experiments proves that developer ZeptoLabs hasn’t lost any of its magic. Is this more of the same gameplay as the original Cut the Rope? Sure. However, there are some new mechanics, like a suction cup, but if you played the original, you won’t have any trouble getting into the groove here. That’s not a bad thing, though, if you’ve completed the original (and all of its add-ons). There’s a thin plot about Om Nom being examined by a genial scientist, who encourages and congratulates the player as you progress. But at its heart, this is a game that uses physics and puzzles wonderfully together and proudly carries on the legacy of its predecessor.
App review: An Amazing Day At The Zoo
An Amazing Day At The Zoo isn’t exactly amazing, 
but it’s not bad. The app’s use of video footage of real animals is a nice surprise, versus the usual still or animated pictures so many other apps offer. The information, however, is basic and likely will only interest very young children. Older kids will already know most of the facts (i.e. pandas are from China, baby kangaroos are called joeys, crocodiles have strong tails). The narration might also appeal to young viewers, but it could quickly grate on adult ears. Most disappointing, though, is the app’s lack of interaction. Aside from flipping pages, there’s nothing for users to do but sit and watch — which puts this behind the curve in the educational app space.
App review: ABBY MONKEY – First Words for Preschool: Animals HD
The developers may not know how to put together a succinct 
app name, but when it comes to fun ways to educate children, the team knows what it’s doing. First Words is a good head start for children who know their ABCs and are curious about what to do with them, showing them how to spell more than 80 animal names and rewarding them with cute animations. The matching puzzle is aimed at slightly older players. As with other entries in the series, parents can adjust the difficulty of any part of the app to give it longevity. The promotional links at the app’s start-up page are oppressive, though, and are out of place in something that is so targeted to a young audience.
Chris Morris: Journalist 