In the weekly App Missed section you can read which apps from the past week are worth checking out. We always discuss about five apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac. These could be apps that you may not have known about or that are useful or just fun to try. And that can also be veterans who have received a major update and therefore receive some extra attention.
Discussed earlier this week on iCulture:
- Safari Technology Preview 128: try it now the new tabs
- Apple threatens to pull emulator app iDOS 2 from the App Store
iCulture App of the Week: Shark Tracker Are you interested in wild sharks and biology? Then this Shark Tracker might be something for you. For scientific research, OCEARCH is engaged in closely studying sharks and their movements. You can follow these movements almost live in Shark Tracker. On the map you can see where sharks are currently located. You can tap it to see more information such as gender, weight, height, and of course the name.
If you tap on a shark, there will be a short story about where the shark was first seen and chipped by researchers. Even better, you can even check out the shark's history and discover the gigantic distances they travel. Shark Tracker also has support for sea turtles. The app is completely free and contains no in-app purchases and advertising.
ITALY. Land of Wonders
A unique promotion from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: a game to celebrate the beauties of Italy. to show. The aim of the ministry is to attract tourists. In ITALY. Land of Wonders, you travel through all kinds of famous cities and areas by wandering through them. The game looks slick and according to the ministry can even serve as a travel guide.
All locations drawn are game versions of real locations. While playing you will learn a lot about Italyë with over 600 stories, articles and fun facts. The game is completely free.
CARROT Weather
At iCulture, we love this weather app. This week, the funny and smart app got a new update. There are all kinds of small features and new locations to search. In addition, the update also contains major innovations. You can now automatically change the layout and choose from even more card types for your overview.
Carrot Weather has a Citizen Report feature now, and it’s… well, this. pic.twitter.com/egYbGxh5zk
— Stuart Barnes (@TychoQuad) July 23, 2021
You can already see it in the tweet above: you can now record your own weather forecast! Based on the entered location, you can read a weather report from the autocue under a self-invented name, in the style of CARROT. You can also share the recording through the well-known channels. If you do this often enough, you can earn new achievements.
Polarsteps
Travellers beware! The Dutch Polarsteps has a nice new feature: Polarsteps Guides. These are travel guides that you can use as inspiration for your own trips. The guides have been compiled by the Polarsteps team, with the help of Polarsteps travelers. You will find insider tips and interesting locations. There are currently 60 guides for the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. This will gradually be expanded.
PhotoMeister
PhotoMeister allows you to play slideshows on any Smart TV from your iPhone. You don't need any additional hardware for this, such as an Apple TV. The developer says it works with any brand. Before you show your pictures, you can put together a presentation and add music in the app. PhotoMeister can also be useful if you're visiting friends or family and don't have an Apple TV at your disposal.