Stories by Eddie - Page 2

Memory Trainer app aims to combat our tech-induced forgetfulness with brain-tickling exercises. But can a grid of numbers and colours really sharpen our minds?.

Struggle to wake up? The 'I Can't Wake Up! Alarm Clock' app combats sleep inertia with puzzles, making snooze a challenge!.

Wikipedia's freshly rebuilt app brings the world's knowledge to your pocket with enhanced speed and mobile-friendly features.

'Jungle Monkey Saga' disappoints with its shallow gameplay, failing to live up to its 'saga' title despite engaging jumping mechanics.

Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD: A classic strategy game with familiar fantasy elements, boasting bright graphics and tutorial challenges.

Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.

EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.

You're often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.

Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.

Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it'll still be terrible.

Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

Auckland's public transport has gone through a few changes over the last few years, at least some of them for the better.

Dead Ninja Mortal Shadow: A stylish, albeit derivative, side-scroller that sneaks into the realm of ninja-based stealth games.

Street Fight Hero 2014 ticks all the boxes for an old-school fighting game – it's fun, colourful, over the top, and has its year of release in its title.

Cammy is an app that can turn an IP camera into a security system that records movement and lets you access the videos from your phone.

Perhaps there's some irony writing about it as an app reviewer, but encouraging children to read books can be a difficult process.

Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.