10 book-apps that might change Julia Donaldson’s mind about Gruffalo apps
Author isn't keen on the idea, but perhaps if she saw what some developers have been doing...The Gruffalo deserves its status as one of the most popular children's books in the world: beautiful illustrations, but beautiful words too.The rhythm and rhym...
Dan Snow says apps can ‘radically change the way we work in schools’
TV historian's timeline-based second world war iPad app reflects his passion for interactive media"I can only assure you, I have all the zealotry and passion of a convert," says Dan Snow over a crackly telephone line from Rome, where the TV historian i...
Penguin, Macmillan and Nosy Crow talk digital books for children
How publishers can make reading experiences that parents feel 'more positive about than Angry Birds'For much of the book publishing world, the move to digital is all about e-books. That brings big challenges (and regulatory scrutiny) around distributio...
Apps Rush: Premier League 20 Seasons, Google Currents, Asda, Football Manager Handheld and more
What's new on the app stores on Thursday 12 April 2012A selection of 22 new apps for you today:Premier League 20 SeasonsGood news for football fans in England: the Premier League now has an official iOS app that "relives the past 20 seasons", with 100 ...
Apps Rush: Marvel AR, Guitar Vision, Bubbly Voice Blogging, McAfee Secure Container, MAD Magazine and more
What's new on the app stores on Monday 2 April 2012A selection of 23 new apps for you today:Marvel AREntertainment brand Marvel has launched an augmented reality app, using the technology of British startup Aurasma. Users can point their smartphones' c...
Apps Rush: Marvel AR, Guitar Vision, Bubbly Voice Blogging, McAfee Secure Container, MAD Magazine and more
What's new on the app stores on Monday 2 April 2012A selection of 23 new apps for you today:Marvel AREntertainment brand Marvel has launched an augmented reality app, using the technology of British startup Aurasma. Users can point their smartphones' c...
Brian Cox iPad app touts the Wonders of the Universe
HarperCollins pulls in BBC footage to complement text, photos and infographicsBrian Cox has brought astronomy to a new audience with his books and TV shows in recent years. Now there's an iPad app for that too, combining content from both areas.The app...
Apps Rush: Dr. Seuss, Weather Flow, Discovr People, Fitbit, Beatstream, Blurtt and more
What's new on the app stores on Thursday 22 March 2012A selection of 12 new apps for you today. Note, Angry Birds Space isn't included, as I've covered this separately.Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #2Oceanhouse Media has released its second iOS co...
Peppa Pig helps P2 Games pass 600k paid app downloads on iOS
Milestone revealed at BAFTA event as Somethin' Else and Nosy Crow also talk app successA lot of companies shy away from talking about sales figures for their apps. Some are scared of Apple, others are waiting for the right milestone, and others hide be...
Apps Rush: George Harrison, Toca House, The Land of Me, Lion King, Fortean Times and more
What's new on the app stores on Friday 24 February 2012A selection of 23 new apps for you today:The Guitar Collection: George HarrisonGeorge Harrison owned a fair few guitars, and now they're being shown off in an iPad app made by Bandwdth. It offers s...
