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Reviews

Agricola is back [App Review]

I am happy to announce that Agricola has been launched on Steam and on Google Play! If you have been following my site, you will know that this game has been a favorite on my iPad for years!

Agricola, from developer Playdek, is an awesome Euro worker placement game that has, until just recently, been only available on iOS. Now “Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small” has been out for some time on all platforms but that is from a different developer. That game is fun to play but for me I have been waiting for the full Agricola to come out on Android. I recently purchase the offline version of Agricola, Family Edition to help teach my family about the game.

Since I have covered this game before, I will not go into too much details. Overall I am very pleased with the game and look forward to hopefully seeing a few things added down the line.

If you look at the reviews on Steam, you will see they are somewhat negative. Now if you compare the iOS version with this version, yes there are a number of differences.

So what are differences?

  • No in-game store to purchase additional cards
  • Rules somewhat updated based on the 2016 update
  • Online play? (I have not played online yet so I cannot confirm this)

But what is the same?

  • Developer Playdek working with Asmodee
  • Amazing graphics and soundtrack
  • Helpful tutorials, card gallery, rulebook
  • Ability to save games, create profiles
  • Works well on small screen

If you are a fan of Agricola and have been wanting the original ported to Android, well it is here and worth the $5 USD. Enjoy

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Articles

iPhone or Samsung for mobile gaming?

There is no question that mobile devices are ideal for online casino games, as most gambling operators have shifted to smartphones and tablets. Some players try to figure out how which of these gadgets is better for playing the games, as each have their advantages and shortcomings. The other question that is on the minds of many players is whether to choose an iOS or Android powered device. Based on this decision, people usually help themselves to an iPhone or Samsung gadget, so the question is important.

Security and reliability motivate iOS users

There are many reasons why people prefer Apple devices, in spite of the hefty price tag. In addition to the fact that their phones and tablets are great-looking, they also run smoothly and are known for security. The upside of using proprietary OS is self evident, as the Cupertino company is in complete control of the software. The applications, however, are developed by third parties, under the ever watchful eye of the company that goes to great lengths to protect its App Store.

Security and reliability come at a price though, as the number of applications for smartphones created by Apple are less numerous. If you choose to gamble on iPhone, you will have access to fewer apps, although this isn’t a serious problem for casino fans as there are casino & roulette sites like PlayUK who offer world class security. The vast majority of the online gambling operators that promote mobile gaming have their dedicated apps that can be downloaded from the official website. This means that players don’t even have to go to the Apple App Store to download and install software.

Apple is very concerned about the prospect of dishonest software developers making their way to the App Store. Those who own an iPhone or an iPad are less likely to stumble upon bogus apps that do more harm than good. If you’re willing to settle for a smaller variety of applications in general and fewer gaming options in particular, this secure ecosystem is easy to recommend. In recent years, the most important companies have acknowledged the importance of paying the attention that iOS users deserve.

Treat yourself to a profusion of gaming apps

Android users can consider themselves lucky to use the most popular operating system in the world. There are significantly more people who rely on this OS, so not surprisingly, there are also more developers catering to this ecosystem. Small and large companies produce applications that are released privately, but most of them are also promoted on Google play. Online casinos have plenty of worthy options for Android users and these apps are available for free on the website.

One of the main concerns for those who choose Samsung smartphones is that they might end up downloading harmful software. Cyber criminals are more interested in exploiting the security gaps existing in the Android operating system. The advantage of acquiring the software from the official website is that you mitigate the risks of downloading and installing of a fake gaming app.

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Education Music

Amped Guitar Learning [iOS App]

App Name: Amped Guitar Learning [iOS App]

Cost: Free for five lessons a day, or $14.99/month or $87.99/year

Developer: Zoundio Oy

App Market: Download Page

Description:

Did you know that 9 out of 10 beginner guitarists quit the first year? It’s just too hard.

And with a declining guitar market, we believe that we can be a part of the solution to turn it around. We are definitely the underdog in comparison to Fender Play and Yousician, but what differentiate us from them is our technology. Our app – which is developed by music teachers – uses Audio Augmented Reality to take away the frustrating parts of learning and stay motivated. That way, they’ll develop and eventually move on to the next guitar, instead of putting their entry-level piece in the garage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=qZXNbno9R18

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Finance Finance

Ahrvo [iOS, Android App]

App Name: Ahrvo [iOS, Android App]

Cost: Free

Developer: Ahrvo

App Market: Download Page

Description:

Ahrvo is a financial technology company created in March 2017. Ahrvo’s proprietary multi-factor ranking system and resulting AhrvoScores™ help investors and traders of all backgrounds discover stock market winners and make timely and profitable investment decisions among more than 8000 stocks and ETFs. Ahrvo’s proprietary equity scoring model uses predictive analytics and data mining techniques to uncover and exploit patterns found in historical and projected stock market data in order to find the best stocks. AhrvoScores are derived using the four main drivers of stock price performance — Quality, Value, Growth, and Momentum. Each factor adjusts to stock market conditions creating consistently robust AhrvoScores. It is simple: stocks with high AhrvoScores consistently outperform the market; stocks with low scores underperform. This streamlines the stock discovery process as a group of top rated investment ideas is curated for users daily.

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Business Finance

Linqq -Professional Networking

App Name: Linqq -Professional Networking

Cost: Free

Developer: Hartej Sethi

App Market: Download Page

Description:

Linqq is a professional networking app, whose prior inducement is to connect people who are driven with a purpose. We profoundly focus on the three P’s, which are; Productivity, Possibility and Personality. Unlike other platforms, we are not entitled on showing the number of connections, rather we perceive meaningful professional connections, which would help your business to grow immensely.

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Health & Fitness

Fit5 – Workout Planner [iOS App]

App Name: Fit5 – Workout Planner [iOS App]

Cost: Free

Developer: Ornate Apps

App Market: Download Page

Description:

Fit5 – Workout Planner is an application that can be downloaded on any cell phone and utilized anyplace to get fit.

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Games

Diamond Brickout [Android App]

App Name: Diamond Brickout [Android App]

Cost: Free

Developer: Takeover Interactive

App Market: Download Page

Description:

Take on this super-addictive puzzle adventure in outer space!

Guide the bouncing ball to match and burst colourful blocks and make your way through hundreds of levels in this Brick-Breaking adventure. Take on this Brick-Breaking adventure alone or play with friends and foes in both competitive and cooperative game modes!

Strategic and impulsive gameplay make for a challenging and satisfying brick-breaking experience!

Compete with friends for the highest score and see how you score on the global leaderboard!

The first of it’s kind on mobile devices!

Nominated for Best Indie Game Developer, Appsters Awards.