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About
Karen Freeman
I manage the AppGuide/AppList department as well as our Social Media. I also write and teach part-time, and obsessively hunt down the latest and greatest apps for my iPhone and iPad...
Contact: karen@appadvice.com
Sometimes photo editors and filters just aren’t enough. You want to turn your photos into real works of printable, framable art. If you don’t have the skills to create art freehand, try out some of these incredible apps and make yourself a masterpiece in minutes.
Artographo is a wonderful new app for photography and art enthusiasts. Take any photo and turn it into a work of art! Paint each effect on with your finger, so you control the outcome. With a variety of cartoon, watercolor, and photo effects, you’ll have a lot of fun and perhaps create something beautiful.
With so many light particle manipulation apps in the app store, we've collected some of our favorites here. We've taken reader suggestions and added some to this AppGuide. Have fun showing off that iPad!
Ring.tones allows you to customize your iPhone by creating your own ringtones. You can choose from the many ringtones in the app, create your own from your iTunes library, or record your own ringtone live.
Check out our selection of apps that allow you to control your music without looking at the screen. Plus, you could win a copy of CarTunes Music Player.
Top Camera is a cool new app from the developers of popular art app ArtStudio. With an attractive user interface and tons of great features, this app may convince you to dump a slew of other photography apps. Top Camera helps you take better photos, edit them, add effects, and share your results.
Sticker Factory is an adorable new iPad game. The bright colors, fun graphics, and bouncy music draw you in. The gameplay concept is very simple; even a young child will catch on immediately.
Whether you want to send a virtual card or postcard, a personalized photo, or an actual postcard in the mail, these apps will help you do it with ease and panache. Want to share vacation photos with your social networks or send a birthday card to a friend? You'll find the right app to do so in this AppList.
It's time for the 4th! Fireworks, BBQ, and Family Fun. It's easy to gather with the local crowd and watch the show, but you have an iPhone. It's time you use this little gadget to celebrate the 4th like you never have before! Are you planning to host a 4th of July party this year? Or maybe you’re visiting with friends, and you want liven up the party. Even if you’re going out for an Independence day picnic to catch the local fireworks, these apps can help turn any gathering of friends and family into a party!
Create photo greeting cards and more on your iPad. It’s easy to use -- simply pick one of their 36 templates and add your photos. Decorate your card with stickers and text, and you have a unique photo e-card to send to your friends and family. Plus, we have a copy to give away!
A fantastic app called Snapseed for iPad came out right after I wrote this AppList originally. A number of readers asked that I add Snapseed to the list. Well, I tried it out for myself and definitely found it worthy of a spot! If you haven't already, check out this updated AppList for our favorite Photo Editing Apps on the iPad.
Do you love mosaic-style art but don't have the skills to create one freehand? Check out MosaicArtist for an easy way to create gorgeous art from your photos.