Reviews

Google Sky Map App

Google Sky Maps uses your phone's orientation tools to give you an accurate representation of the stars and planets on your screen. Point your phone at the sky, then learn what constellations are visible. It uses a combination of GPS, compass and accelerometer technology, allowing you to navigate the night sky and find stars and constellations (even from inside as you lay in your bed at night).

Chronology: Time Changes Everything

Chronology: Time Changes Everything from Osao is a puzzle platformer that makes great use of time travel, something that’s not properly used in many puzzle games. You control the Snail and the Inventor, switching between when required and together they have to solve a number of very interesting and challenging puzzles.

Billy Wallace and the Virginia Blues as The Folkamines: Expect the Wurst

Billy Wallace and the Virginia Blues is spearheaded by well, Billy Wallace. Oftentimes, he's joined by various musicians to create his beautiful sound but his usual comrades on stage include Matt Hemingway, Tim Colina and Alex Frederick. Expect The Wurst is sort of a tribute record of sorts for The Dopamines, a pop punk band from Cincinnati, OH. Unlike punk played like the Sex Pistols, this compilation from "The Folkamines" focuses on a more mellow, indie folk vibe than anything else.

Portuguese Bend: The Coach EP

For those who are looking to add another name to their list of jangly pop favorites, Portuguese Bend is a band to watch out for. With the release of their three-track EP, The Coach, this New York band is making a strong case to let them into your music library.

Compass PRO

Always dreamed of a high-grade professional compass while trekking the mountains or just freely-roaming around the jungles, but found many way too expensive? Well, Android users, it is time to rejoice as Compass PRO hits the Android shore for free. The compass is a high-quality product and works like a charm. Created by Mobile Essentials, this developer has quite a few utility apps in their kitty and all of them work quite well, but it is the Compass PRO that is a definite must-have app for the globetrotter at heart.

Yael Meyer: Meet Yael Meyer

This week, listen to something new and Meet Yael Meyer, which is also the title of the LA-based songstress’ special edition EP released via Noisetrade. Fans of Sara Bareilles and Regina Spektor may celebrate as this collection features five flavorful pop tunes that spin the word “fun” into a whole new sound.

Criminal Case

Criminal Case from Pretty Simple Games is a detective puzzle game, and if you’d played this type before, you’ll feel immediately at home. You play a cop who’s been tasked to solve several complex cases, and while Criminal Case began as a game on Facebook but it’s proven so popular that a version for the iOS is now available.