The Daily for iPhone, now available in the App Store, isn’t as visually appealing as the iPad version. In fact, it seems a bit of a simple and dry design. However, the features are still there. You can view headlines, news slideshows, and more. However, due to the smaller device size, The Daily felt it was appropriate to compliment it with a smaller cost. The Daily for iPhone users is now available for $1.99 a month, and $19.99 a year. If you are already an iPad subscriber, access to The Daily for iPhone is free, so enjoy!

As we know, Apple has always had the children’s section in their stores since its start. However, they have been relatively unchanged since 2001. While the Macs have updated when the product line updates accordingly with refreshing product lines, the section has been a place exclusively for iMacs.

With kid-friendly classics, like Fruit Ninja, the iPad and iOS in general has an abundance of child friendly applications. A third of American homes now have Apple products, so many children are familiar with how it’s used. The change over was first witnessed in a French Apple store, so we have no word on whether this was just testing, will be something locked to just certain stores, or will be implemented in all stores.

Features in Google Drive

Like other cloud based services, Google Drive is working toward becoming the service that will have your information safe and available anywhere. From your laptop to your iPhone, Google Drive wants to be the service that keeps your information safe. However, unlike other services, Google Drive allows you to make changes and edits to your and other files saved on the service. This is perfect collaboration that you won’t find with the other services. Google Drive is also linked with Google search. For example, when you search for a photo in web search, there is a section on the options section on the left that allows you to just select to search for your photos.

Availability and Costs

Google Drive isn’t available yet, it is expected to be available in the near future. However, we do know how much Google Drive will cost. Google Drive took a tip from Dropbox and ensured that all users will be able to use free space to start with. All users get 5GB to start, from there if you require more space, it will be available for $2.49 for 25GB, 100GB for $4.99, and 1TB for $50.00. These prices are monthly. Still, when compared to Dropbox for example it’s cheaper to choose Google Drive. With Google Drive, 100GB costs $59.98 a year, $200 a year with Dropbox.

Hardware

It is very hard to compare Lytro with a camera in any type of way. Lytro has been called everything from something resembling lipstick to a telescope like device. Lytro is a lens on the front. The sides of Lytro are left bare, and the bottom is where you’ll find the USB port and the power button. The back reveals the touch screen. The top is the shutter button. The Lytro has a rubber grip, perfect for better grip and preventing your new device from damage. It’s pretty simple, nothing really to learn how to do or anything that is too complicating. However, because of being used to a regular camera, Lytro is a bit awkward to use. It is something that takes getting used to.

Lytro’s Interface

The simple hardware complements the even simpler software that Lytro holds. Taking a photo is very simple to do. Navigating is done through swiping from one area to another. From the main screen to viewing all of your photos, everything is done through swiping. Swiping up allows you to see settings, from battery life, to going to settings, and more. You can view your photos by swiping to the left. From there, going to the right will take you back to the main view screen. Despite the ease, the screen itself is a bit too low quality to compliment the photos you take.

How it Works

To begin, when you want to take a photo, all you have to do is press either the power button or the shutter button. When you want to take the photo, just press the shutter button. It’s very simple, no need to go to certain presets or settings, just shoot and you’re done. Going to more settings allow you to zoom in, tap to focus, and more. If you want to maximize the possibilities from Lytro, you can connect to your Mac (the only operating system currently supported), and you can send off to Facebook, on the website for maximum sharing, or export as a JPEG photo.

Conclusion

By no means will Lytro be the only camera for any individual. For those who are willing to sacrifice quality, they usually can only do so if the price is cheaper. Those willing to pay more are expecting the best quality their money can afford. The Lytro truly offers neither. The price tag is on the high end, and the quality is way better in much cheaper price ranges. However, it’s something sad to say due to the fact that there is so much potential with the amazing design and uniqueness. If you have the money, Lytro can be a great “just-for-fun” camera for the time being. However, for those who can wait a bit, you’ll have to wait for Lytro to make a couple of improvements.

Purchasing Options

Lytro is available in blue and grey for $399, only available in 8GB. The red is the only camera available in 16GB, costing $499. Lytro is available on the website.

Tripods Are Essential

One reason for shaky photos is because of an unsteady device. Taking photos by hand presents an even larger opportunity for your photos to be prone to shakiness. However, using a tripod will ensure your photos will come out clear.

Never Zoom

Zooming in for your photo can make them a bit more prone to grainy photos. Instead, you should physically get closer to your subject to preserve quality. There are very few exceptions because there is never a reason why we would allow grainy quality, additionally; the zoom isn’t good enough to be used for extremely far subjects.

Apps Are Essential

Some of the best iPhone photos come from photos processed in many well-known iPhone photography applications, some which are free. There are a lot of applications out there to help, from applications that help with basic editing like cropping and enhancing like Adobe Photoshop Express, to applications that can completely transform your already amazing photos, like Camera+. Even after your photos are edited beyond imagination, you can give your photos an added edge by sharing them on Instagram with added filters.

Look Into Lenses

An iPhone secret that many power iPhone photographers use are amazing lenses. Yes, with a metal band, your iPhone can attach to specially made iPhone lenses. From Macro lenses to fisheye, there are many lenses available for your iPhone. They can turn great photos into artistic masterpieces. Many can run from $20 to $100 for many kits, but there are many deals found throughout the web, so keep looking.

More Photos Please

Whenever taking group photos, you always hear the phrase “let’s take one more”. Many times, this is done to prevent blinking subjects or someone out of place; the same goes for individuals taking iPhone photos. If you are taking a subject, always take more than one. This is to prevent a photo that is overexposed, shaky, or with a blinking subject.

Camping List for iPhone

It is important to make sure to have everything that you need for your camping trip. Once there, unlike a hotel where you can ask the front test or go to a near by shop for the necessities, camping is not as convenient. Camping List helps plan what you need based on which trip you are going on, whether it will include hiking, fishing, biking, and more. The list is separated by category, depending on whether you need toiletries, clothes, and everything in between. The lists are all editable, making it perfect for you trip for only $1.99.

Classic Camping Cookbook and Meal Planner

Camping can mean not having the conveniences of a full kitchen. As a result, dining while in the wilderness can seem near impossible. However, that is not the case with the Classic Camping Cookbook from Coleman. The application outlines various meals you can plan and prepare from the tools and foods you brought along and have with you. In addition, to prevent you from having to search around in a panic and make up foods to prepare, you can also use the dedicated meal planner that comes with the application, allowing you to plan for your meals by the day. From Western Tortillas to Campfire Cobbler, the choices are near endless.

TrailBehind

When camping, it is important for you to know the best trails based on what individuals who have spent time there have to say. TrailBehind is the Yelp of camping, allowing you to see user generated reviews of various trails and summits around the country. TrailBehind allows you to get directions as well as see trails that are near you based on distance.

Accuweather

There is no way of having an enjoyable camping experience if there is a storm near. Accuweather and many other weather applications on the app store are essential for your camping trip. Accuweather uses its high quality design, and graphics to show you the weather for the day, along with humidity, visibility, sunset or rise times, and more. You can also get the week’s forecast and weather reports. The application is free; however that does mean that it comes with a couple of ads, which some have found a bit annoying.

MotionXGPS

One of the best parts of camping is being able to enjoy the wonderful scenery. MotionXGPS is the best backpacking and hiking app for anyone venturing out. MotionXGPS allows you to see where you are, plot where you want to return to, and gives you to fastest trail to where you want to go. The app uses downloaded maps, meaning it is meant for offline use of course. This is all for less than one dollar. Because of the constant drain on your battery, it is essential to get an iPhone battery-pack case to prevent not knowing how to get back due to a dead device.

Sleep for iPhone

If you need to get to sleep, it is essential to have an application that gets you there in the most enjoyable and peaceful way possible. Sleep for iPhone does that. Sleep allows you to listen to various sounds that are relaxing, soothing, and can get you to sleep in a fast but steady pace. Sleep is one of the most popular apps in its category, featuring 100 sounds that can get your head to the pillow soon. Aside from sleep, Sleep for iPhone is great for any need to relax as well. From a stressful day at work or school, Sleep can help you slow down. It runs in the background, allowing you to hear your alarm in the morning. Lastly, it works great for children with Sleep’s lullaby feature. For 0.99, Sleep is an essential app for everyone needing to get a good night’s sleep.

Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson

It can seem a bit cliché for some individuals to rely on a recorded voice meditation to get to sleep. However, Deep Sleep is an application that works well for anyone wanting to get a good night’s sleep. You are able to adjust settings for how the recording starts off and ends, as well as how it is in the middle. The application runs in the background. Lastly, Deep Sleep is an application that is a bit more affordable than other options, for just $2.99, compared to some reaching over $5. The voice of Andrew Johnson will surely help you get to sleep quickly and to stay asleep.

NightStand HD for iPhone

Now that you’ve had a restful sleep, it’s now time to wake up. The best way to wake up is with a suitable alarm application. NightStand HD is the perfect application for that, being a famous alarm application on the App Store. Nightstand HD has support for multiple alarms, from stopwatches to timers, and alarms to wake you up all in between. If you won’t want a loud beeping sound to welcome you to a new day, Nightstand allows you to wake up to your own personally chosen iTunes playlist. The app looks beautiful, and for only $2, the price is beautiful too!

Craigslist

Craigslist is one of the most well known places to purchase a used car from. The marketplace features various cars on the website, posted by owners, relative to their specific location. Craigslist for iPhone allows you to search across the nation for the car you want. You can view high quality photos, view information on the car, and contact the seller all from the application. You can also share listings with other individuals.

Cars.com

Cars.com for iPhone is a great application for individuals looking for a new car. Not only does it help you find the perfect car for you, but the application also helps you find the car that you can afford. You can also read reviews from buyers and also mark cars as your favorite for easier referral back to them. Cars.com for iPhone is free to use, so get started today!

eBay Motors

This is by far my favorite car buying application on the App Store. It is very well designed, well priced at free, and is associated with one of the most popular websites for purchasing cars, eBay. eBay Motors for iPhone allows you to view various automobiles and other motor vehicles with full photos and descriptions. You can view the car’s history as well. Searching can be by the make, model, and when it was built. While it is connected to eBay, you can’t use the same app to look for cool jeans or that antique item you’ve wanted to bid on. This is strictly motor vehicles, however the my eBay page allows you to see how your other bids and eBay activity is holding up.

KBB.com

The last application that we will look at in this list is the Kelley Blue Book for iPhone. Kelley Blue Book is the hit source of information that prospective car buyers look to for more information on whether the car they are interested in is actually a good car for them. It also is a great resource for individuals selling cars, allowing many of them to see the current worth of their car. Once you find the perfect car for you, the application gives you information on finding the perfect car dealer for you.

The developer IZE, not Facebook, published an application today that allows you to view where your Facebook friends are. To remind you of an important face, this application was rejected by the App Store twice, but now it seemed to have made it through. The application is by request, you must send your friend a request to use Find My Facebook Friends. From there, they will download the application on their phone and you can then see where they are. You can then choose who to share your location to. If they are near you, a notification is sent.

There are many great and safe possibilities with this application, however many more faults are hard to ignore. Having your location in the hands of not only the developer, but also the possibility to accidentally get in the hands of the wrong person can send chills to some people. Additionally, the beginning downloaders are reporting a crashed application, so if you are in fact interested, you should wait about two weeks. Lastly, it’s not free, it is a $0.99 application. That’s not expensive, but not something I’m willing to pay for either. But, that’s just me. If you downloaded the application and enjoy the experience, or you can live without the application, let us know.

iPhoto for iOS

iPhoto was announced at the iPad event. This was the application that finalized the iLife suite for iOS. iPhoto, along with Garageband and iMovie, allows you to make the same projects that you can make on your Mac. iPhoto for iOS allows you to edit photos, create photo groups known as Journals, and more. iPhoto for iOS is available for $4.99.

iWork Suite

Along with the iLife suite, the iWork suite is another group of applications to look into for your new iPad. iWork includes Numbers, Keynote, and Pages. If you aren’t familiar with iWork, Numbers allows you to make graphs. Keynote allows you to make presentations. Pages allow you to make nice flyers and other documents. Just like how Microsoft Office is essential for any new Mac user, iWork is a great addition for any new iPad user.

Skype for iPad

With Apple’s upgraded frontal as well as rear camera, applications for video conferencing are essential for anyone looking to make some serious use of the iPad’s cameras. Skype for iPad In addition to video calls, if you want to make use of your iPad in other ways, Skype for iPad allows you to make free Skype-to-Skype calls and low cost calls to landline and cell phones. Not only can this make sure of your new iPad in a new way, but it can also cut down on the cell phone bill if you don’t have an iPhone or smartphone.

Flipboard for iOS

Flipboard allows you to easily consume all of the content that different social media and news websites have to offer. Instead of having to click repeatedly on several websites, Flipboard puts all of your content from Twitter feeds to articles from your favorite tech websites all into one place. Plus, it’s free!

SkyGambler

When I saw this application being showed off at the iPad event, I knew I had to include it into the list. SkyGambler allows you to control a plane in a war simulation. With the new iPad’s improved processing performance, processor intensive games like SkyGambler allows you to take good advantage of what the A5x processor has. Try your best to dodge the threat of relentless attack, all for $4.99.