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Toddlers today are more computer literate that most from generations past. Granted, toddlers need to have time outside to burn off their energy and get exercise, but time is also needed to allow them to use their creativity and imagination. For a limited amount of time each day, a parent should feel free to give their toddler supervised activities on the iPad. The number of both fun and educational game apps continues to increase.
The Pros
After a quick search on my iPad, I found there are over 2,100 apps for toddlers that are free of charge. Granted, apps will need to be evaluated by the parent before giving them to a toddler to play. Since I do not have a toddler of my own, I had a friend’s permission to work with her toddler to review children’s apps for the iPad. The young child was given the lecture that he needs to be very careful with the device. He was shown a couple of different apps that he spent more time than I expected playing games. He also figured out by himself how to switch between a couple different games that he decided were his favorites. He even decided that he preferred drawing with a stylus than his finger.
The Cons
An iPad is an expensive object that a child could quite easily figure out how to damage, even under supervision. One strong thrust and it could be damaged and information can be lost. If you allow a child to use your iPad, make sure you have a backup saved in iTunes so you do not loose important information. The iPad allows came across to me as a one toddler at a time activity. When one toddler was by himself, he enjoyed himself and sat quietly by himself. The second toddler wanted to join in, and it began a tugging war between them. It was rectified quickly because they were being supervised, but this does put the iPad in harm’s way.
Welcoming a new pet into the family might seem easy at first when the pet is healthy, but it is important to the pet’s health to keep track of important information that is all inclusive and allows the owner to access easily whenever it is needed.
iPetCare: Care for Dogs and Cats ($1.99) is an app that allows the owner to store important information about each of your furry friends. Include the name, photo, physical information, and any medical and service provider information. The weight chart allows the owner to charge the growth of your dog or cat to make sure you are feeding them correctly and giving them enough exercise as they grow. Include information regarding all medical visits to be sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations, as well as a directly of groomers, vets, and pet boarding. Also included is a section for pet news to keep you the owner up to date on any news related to your pet.
A similar program that also allows the user to track pet information is My Dog (Free). My Dog for iPad is not as detailed as the iPetCare app, but does allow the owner to save pertinent information about your pet. The difference with this app is that it also includes information for traveling with your pet and allows the owner to search for pet friendly hotels.
Dogs Pro HD ($4.99) or Cats HD breed guide ($2.99) are both apps that allow the owner to research into a dog or cat’s breed to find information regarding what the illnesses and diseases the animal would be susceptible to getting during their lifetime. Information is given regarding the breed traits and how to spot specific breeds. The app includes information about each of the breeds so an owner can find out what type of animal breed would be the best fit for their family. A similar iPad app for dogs is Breed Health for Dogs ($4.99) to inform you of potential inherited diseases in your dog and steps to take to prevent them.
Your pet has needs and it is up to you to purchase items that are safe and fun to entertain your pet both inside and outside. Pet Supplies (Free) is an iPad app that allows the user to purchase pet supplies from the comfort of home. Find the lowest prices and a huge selection and often free shipping.
As we reported last month, Adobe has developed three new Photoshop apps to be used with the iPad. They’re now available for purchase.
Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava help professional and amateur users alike create, manage, and manipulate their artwork and images on the iPad like never before. The apps also work in conjunction with Adobe’s new Create Suite 5.5.
In the Color Lava app($2.99), users can easily mix different colors with their fingertips to create new swatches which can then be used in Photoshop.
Artists and painters will enjoy the Eazel app for iPad($4.99). A new type of “wet’ and “dry paints will allow users to create realistic paintings and artwork by taking advantage of iPad’s multi-touch screen using their fingers or a stylus.
The Nav app for iPad($1.99) serves more as a utility function, letting the user select and control Photoshop tools, customize the toolbar, create new files or zoom in on open Photoshop files.
Our helpful “Buy iPad 2” page lists resources where you can find and purchase the iPad 2 online and at retail outlets. There are plenty of people still looking to buy the ever elusive iPad 2, but now there’s an app for that.
The FindOne app let’s you search locally for an iPad 2 at Target or Walmart stores. Developed by Debra L. Orton, this helpful app finds inventory from iPad 2 suppliers. More outlets like Best Buy and Toys R’ Us will be added soon to the search list.
You can search by model type, WiFi or 3G+WiFi. You’re also able to choose which carrier you’ll need for the 3G model, AT&T or Verizon. Other search options include memory, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB, and color choices of black or white.
Once your query is submitted, available stores near you are listed with the distance to them from your current location. Choosing a store location then gives you more information for that store such as address, hours, phone number, and type of iPad 2 model available.
Here’s another edition of our "Reduced Price iPad Apps" roundup. These iPad apps have been reduced in price recently so get them while their prices remain low. Please note that some apps may only be reduced in price for a short time so be sure to check the price before you purchase.
Anybody who’s interested in modifying or adjusting images, or creating artwork on their iPad will want to check out three new Photoshop apps made for the iPad. Adobe just announced its new Creative Suite 5.5 group of applications, with a few new iPad apps that users are sure to find useful.
Adobe president and CEO, Shantanu Narayen said:
Creative Suite 5.5 will drive the development of new digital experiences across devices, including all major smartphones and tablets. As publishers, media companies, advertisers and enterprises transform the way they develop and distribute their content, Adobe will be there to support them with technology innovations in content creation, management, measurement and distribution.
Creative possibilities with these new apps, Adobe Color Lava for Photoshop, Adobe Eazel for Photoshop and Adobe Nav for Photoshop, are endless.
In the Color Lava app, users can easily mix different colors with their fingertips to create new swatches which can then be used in Photoshop.
Artists and painters will enjoy the Eazel app for iPad. A new type of “wet’ and “dry paints will allow users to create realistic paintings and artwork by taking advantage of iPad’s multi-touch screen using their fingers or a stylus.
The Nav app for iPad serves more as a utility function, letting the user select and control Photoshop tools, customize the toolbar, create new files or zoom in on open Photoshop files.
Here’s another edition of our "Reduced Price iPad Apps" roundup. These iPad apps have been reduced in price recently so get them while their prices remain low. Please note that some apps may only be reduced in price for a short time so be sure to check the price before you purchase.
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