While Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. named the iPad a job killer, bemoaning the fact that it was not made in the USA, there is no denying that the iPhone and iPad have created an industry surrounding the Apple App Store. And the best part is that you don't need to be a major software development company to start developing and selling apps on iOS devices.
In fact, independent developers have revolutionized some aspects of the software industry. Not constrained by a large company telling them which audience to pursue or what competitor features to emulate, independent developers are able to use their creativity to explore the possibilities and provide a wide range of great apps.
Developers are welcome to display their apps in the iPad App Showcase or announce them in our message forums. Here's a few of the best apps that have been entered into the showcase:
- Safe Browser. For any parent who worries about what their child is viewing on the Internet, there is the Safe Browser from Mobicip. With high praise from the New York Times and CNET, the Safe Browser allows you to filter your child's web browsing.
- Alphabytes. A great educational app that was featured on the app store's New and Noteworthy list, Alphabytes helps kids master the alphabet and learn to spell.
- ROBOT 99. Joystiq noted this Corona SDK App of the Week was one they could start a relationship with, but let's hope they have fast enough fingers to open parachutes for those falling robots!
- Color Blaster Game. One of the App Store's staff favorites, this colorful game lets you destroy balloons with your pinwheel. Of course, you might get in trouble with balloon activists.
- Tiltopolis. Another winner of the Corona SDK App of the Week award, this interesting take on Tetris will have you balancing the falling blocks as well as trying to zap them.
- Nav Trainer. The iPad is not all about fun and games. This interesting app can actually help would-be pilots learn how to use aviation navigational equipment.
Follow me on Twitter: @DanielNations
Comments