Apps That
Went Free on
2015-01-26

Dive into rolling hills by tapping and holding the right side of the screen, and release at just the right moment to shoot out of them. Try to avoid ramming into obstacles while collecting loads of different power-ups along the way. If you do smash into something, don't worry, you can rewind time! Just keep in mind your ability to rewind is limited, so use it sparingly. The game includes loads of challenges to complete, all kinds of unlockable pieces of content, iCloud support, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Apple’s extensions in iOS 8 can come in handy, especially when they come in the form of aNote. Whenever you need to point out something on a website or within a photo, simply tap the share button within Safari or Photos and activate the aNote extension. You can then annotate the shot by drawing all over it with a variety of colors, adding shapes, or adding text. Your annotated shots can be saved or shared. It’s remarkably simple, but if you’ve never used an extension within iOS 8 before, aNote comes with a quick set of instructions to help you out.

Intervals helps you to focus on your training. Entire workouts can be set up in just a few seconds. Tap to create a custom workout and give it a title. Then define the number of sets in your workout, add as many exercises as you like, and define your warmup and cool down periods. Exercises can include custom durations, colors, and specific music. When it’s time for training, tap on your workout of choice and start the timer. You’re able to control the timer and switch between exercises with common gestures.

Noti:Do is all about speed. The moment you launch Noti:Do you’ll be brought to the task creation area. Enter any text you’d like and tap the “+” button right above the keyboard. A notification will instantly appear within Notification Center, ensuring you won’t forget to complete your task. You’re able to continuously add tasks until you’ve covered all of your bases for the day. You can also add tasks through Noti:Do’s Notification Center widget. Tasks within Notification Center can be marked as complete with a swipe. The app also includes icon badging, the ability to adjust the number of tasks shown in Notification Center (via the Settings app), the ability to edit your list, and the ability to view completed tasks.

All you need is the sound of your voice to discover new and interesting places nearby. Just speak to Places Around and it will instantly find what you need. You’re also able to browse through 40 predefined categories, search the map, or use keywords. You’re able to save places as favorites for quick access later on, allowing you to plan ahead. You can also receive and share directions and details for each place.