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Twitter is currently experimenting with a new feature that, like posts to Facebook groups, shows users just how many times their individual Tweets were seen by others. It's a move that, while useful, is sure to send some users – this author included – into a spiral of depression upon realizing that, no, your friends might not really care that much about your 140-character insight. According to reports from numerous Twitter users, a new "# views" item appears beneath the content of one's post – but above the left-facing arrow – for those using the official Twitter app on iOS. For those using Twitter in any other capacity, like posting or reading via good ol' Twitter dot com, the official Android client, a third-party app, or any other creative means for accessing the service, the view count currently appears to be an exclusive test – or full-fledged feature – on the iOS app. If we sound a bit lacking in detail, that's because we are. Twitter's roll...

Fit Brains is a scientifically-designed brain fitness program developed by Dr. Paul Nussbaum, one of the top clinical neuropsychologists in the U.S. with more than 50 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Nussbaum is an Adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Complex, richly illustrated and thought out brain games with different levels and storylines - that's unique! It includes more than 360 unique training sessions that are designed to enhance your Memory, Processing Speed, Concentration, Problem Solving and Visual skills. Few minutes daily to improve the performance of your brain. The Fit Brains Index measures your cognitive performance across five major brain areas. Compare your results with others in your age and gender demographics to see where you stand. I use this app a lot and now I am (kind of) addicted.

The Pinball HD brings three arcade level pinball tables to your iPad and that's almost reason enough to grab this solid app. Each table will take you a while to master despite being slightly less featured than a modern physical pinball machine, but they're still great fun and anyone after a pinball game won't be disappointed. Getting started couldn't be easier with the plunger being controlled by a simple touch and drag to launch your ball. The table's flippers are activated by touching either side of the game screen, providing a basic and responsive way to control the game. There's no tutorial available to teach you how to play the game, but like most pinball games a summary of table's basic progression is available with gamers needing to learn the finer points as they play. Each table is has lots of gameplay features to explore and have been recreated beautifully for the iPad. A zoomed mode is available in portrait orientation and a zoomed out mode ...

In a somewhat surprising move, Apple rolled out a cheaper version of the iPhone 5C in certain European and Asian markets Tuesday. The new smartphone is not very different from the existing iPhone 5C models as far as specifications go, but at 8GB, it has half the memory capacity of the previous entry-level 16GB variant. This could be a restricting factor for many smartphone users given the ever-rising memory requirements for downloading new apps and movies. The device is therefore likely to be positioned as an on-ramp for first-time smartphone buyers looking to enter the iOS ecosystem. That the 8GB variant has been launched only in the U.K., France, Germany, Australia and China shows that Apple is looking to target those markets where 4G LTE is either being introduced or is only in the initial stages of adoption. This is probably why the model hasn’t been launched in the U.S., where LTE is a far more established 4G standard. Apple has priced the new 8GB 5C cheaper than the 16GB...

If you are about to become a mum, than this is the app you need. Understanding how your pregnancy is progressing week by week... Isn't that great? Both Android and iOS users are able to download this app / UK & Canada! To be able to understand the changes made each week, TOTALI LLC added video (weekly) and ability to ask local experts. Also this app helps you find better deals on baby products... everything to make you a better mum! The best part of this app, videos, are detailed computer animations. To help you prepare for the birth of your baby, there is a video blogger which covers different topics, like morning sicks, ultrasounds etc. The ability to add your ultrasound photos, lab tests and belly pictures, make this app one of the best on the stores. Daily, you will receive tips on what to do. The free version provides quite a bit of content, but for a small amount of money, you can get a lot of featured content. I would love to here soon-to-be mums about their e...

You can shoot photos from within the Rookie iPhone app with zoom capability and flash control. As you shoot your photo, you can also adjust the filters to get that perfect shot. Or, you may choose to edit photos from your iPhone’s library. The editing interface has five icons at the bottom of the screen – camera, filters, tools, stickers, and share. The filter icon is a rainbow circle, and it changes the screen to ten categories of filters. The categories cover virtually every aesthetic ranging from traditional to eclectic. The photo editing tools are accessed with a tap on the icon with two lines. The tools fill a horizontal menu bar at the bottom of the screen. For eight tools, you move your finger on a line like adjusting volume. These eight tools include brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, vibrance, color temperature, tint, and fade. The interface for these tools is exceptional in its simplicity. These are sophisticated, advanced tools that are easily manipulated. You can a...