Apps That
Went Free on
2017-08-20

Type Nine will completely change the way you type on a mobile device. It’s the first keyboard to combine a keypad layout with swiping, making it ideal for single hand usage. Simply drag your finger across the nine different keys and Type Nine will fill in the blanks for you. The process may take some getting used to, and there are all kinds little tricks that will speed things up even more, so make sure to take the time to go through the built-in tutorials. You can tap to type as well, but it’s more suited for two hands. Type Nine includes a handful of themes to choose from, quick access to emojis, and support for 34 languages.

Tadaa SLR does most of the heavy lifting for you, but it includes a handful of powerful editing features that will please even the most seasoned iPhoneographers. After taking your photo you’re able to apply a mask to your subject manually or have Tadaa SLR detect the edges automatically. The aperture, highlight and gloss levels, and range of your blur effect can be adjusted via sliders. Circular, linear, and complete blur options are available as well. With your subject fully in focus and background blurred out, go ahead and add some filters before sharing it.

This is Mahjong at its finest. You’re able to choose from 200 board layouts and eight realistic tile sets. Just tap to match. Hints, undos, and the option to shuffle the tiles are always at your disposal, and no pesky timers will get in your way.

Explore Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is based on the popular PBS series. It allows your child to freely explore an entire town and interact with its many citizens. Your child can enter the stores to purchase items, visit the doctor, play music, and take a stroll through an enchanted garden. Mini-games will reinforce basic educational principles.

Monogram Plus allows you to be you. It’s able to customize all five complications on your watch face with emojis, text, or images. Simply launch the app, choose whichever face you have set, and then fill in the blank. Make sure Monogram Plus is installed on your Apple Watch, and deep press on the watch’s face in order to customize the complications. Your chosen emoji, text, or image will then appear! You can also choose the color of your complication, and force the complication to refresh.