App Updates – Page 6 – Appotography

EBook Magic 1.5 Update

EBook Magic, the app to create photo books on the iPad, was recently updated. The app offers several template options and tools to create and share photo ebooks. EBook Magic is a good shortcut to help anybody, even total newbies with no previous experience, in the task of assembling a photo book in minutes without having to go through all the hassle of starting everything from scratch.

What’s new in version 1.5? Apart from several improvements and bug fixes (including the bug made the app crash when adjusting text), there are two major additions in the latest version of eBook Magic.

iPad camera support
You can now add photos taken directly with your iPad instead of importing them. Previously, eBook Magic only allowed to use images imported from the device’s albums, which could have been a pain for those users that simply wanted to add photos right away. Given the possibilities offered by iPad 2’s camera, being able to add photos taken in-app makes things much easier in some instances.
EPUB output
EPUB, the open ebook standard that replaced the older OEB (Open EBook), has become a widely popular format for publications over the recent years and thus it is now for many the primary choice. EBook Magic now offers the possibility to save ebooks in this open format and optimizes them for displaying on iOS devices.

EBook Magic is available from the App Store for $3.99/€2.99/£2.49.

BoothClub Updated to 1.2

The update to 1.2 of BoothClub brings to Glowing Butterfly’s iPhone photo booth some extra features, like new effects, border colors and self-timer.

The new effects are Lovely Pink and Seraphic White, both added to the Fantasy booth. Without any logical reason, to unlock these effects in the Fantasy booth, which comes for free with the initial download, you have to buy the Memory booth, which is available only as in-app purchase for $0.99. Seraphic white is basically a heavy white vignette, while Lovely Pink applies a hot pink tint on photos.

The new borders are simply plain color frames that are in substance all variations of the same style. Originally, BoothClub only included three borders, while now there are ten colors in all available to choose from (black, white, gray, purple, red, blue, navy, yellow, brown and green).

Finally, the self-timer feature. In version 1.2 it is possible to enable a time interval between shots, to make it easier to take photos more accurately in BoothClub. The timer, with options ranging from 1 to 5 seconds, can be set from the in-app settings.

We have a full review of BoothClub here.

Retrollect Updated to 2.0

Retrollect was updated in the past hours. Version 2.0 brings several improvements to the stylish Master-View-inspired sharing app by Border Stylo for iPhone and Android.

Here is what’s new in detail:

Simplified disc creation: title your disc and select all items at your disposal from either your Camera Roll or your social media accounts from a single menu. This not only makes the creation process much simpler, but it also permits a more accurate and immediate visualization of the various sources for all your items.
The simplified workflow is the biggest improvement in version 2.0 of Retrollect.
Easier sharing: share your created discs directly via email or to Facebook and Twitter.
What’s Hot: browse the “What’s Hot” feed to discover popular discs created by other users.
Overall better performance: enjoy general enhancements to Retrollect performance for a more satisfying sharing experience.

Retrollect 2.0

Retrollect for iPhone and Android is free in the respective stores, so check it out.

Grungetastic 2.0 Is Out

Grungetastic 2.0 is out in the App Store. This is a major update for JixiPix’s app.

The UI of the app underwent a considerable renovation. Now preset categories are all conveniently accessible from the bottom menu in the main edit area; all the presets in each category are also scrollable from the bottom menu, so that choosing and applying the right preset is much easier than before. Rendering times were also significantly improved in 2.0 and Grungetastic now is faster when processing and saving photos. Slow rendering times were one of the issues of the past versions of Grungetastic.
Grungetastic 2.0 Another noteworthy change in the latest release is the new content. Grungetastic now offers 140+ additional items to process photos. The content includes textures, scratches and splatters, which are arranged into four new themed packs: Gritty Grunge, Distressed Grunge, Worn Grunge and Worn Pop Grunge. All packs are available individually through in-app purchase, each for $0.99.

Please note that installing version 2.0 will delete all your custom presets, so be aware that your personal styles will be lost after updating.

Grungetastic is currently on sale. The updated version of JixiPix app for iPhone is now $0.99/€0.79/£0.69.

Bleach Bypass Updated to 1.2

Bleach Bypass 1.2 is out. The new version of fotosyn’s skip bleach app gives users more control over the final look of processed photos and a more efficient workflow.

Each effect has now a more functional control panel, featuring an intensity slider which can be adjusted for subtler final effects. Likewise, users can now add borders and vignette from within the effect screen, without having to go back to the in-app settings menu to enable, change or disable these elements every time.
Bleach Bypass iPhone The newly added frame icon is positioned on the left side of the intensity slider. By tapping on it, one among Bleach Bypass frames is applied to the image. To scroll among frames, all the user needs to do is tapping on the icon: one tap enables the light, two the black and three the retro frame; by tapping once again frames are disabled. Enabling vignette works in the same way: by tapping on the vignette icon positioned on the right side of the slider, it’s possible to enable and disable vignetting instantly.

Bleach Bypass iPhone — Monohint (left) and Cinematic (right) with retro border.

Bleach Bypass 1.2 also brings enhanced previews to non-retina devices.

TrueHDR Updated to 2.3

TrueHDR 2.3 for iPhone is now available in the App Store. The latest version of Pictional’s HDR camera brings to its users new post-processing features for more control over final images. Our previous review for TrueHDR is available here.

After taking the necessary shots in any mode (Auto, SemiAuto or Manual) or after loading from the device the required overexposed and underexposed photos, the software creates the HDR composite; you are then introduced to a set of editing tools which you can use to correct and balance several aspects influencing the look of HDR images. Adjustments are possible for warmth, contrast, saturation and brightness. For each of these parameters TrueHDR has a dedicated slider that can be set for the desired result.
TrueHDR iPhone Another new feature is the FX panel, which gives you access to seven presets to quickly change the style of your HDR images. Effects range from cross process to monochrome. All effects can be altered after applying them by switching to the editing tools panel.

Compared to other HDR apps for iPhone, TrueHDR is definitely faster, both in the capturing and in the processing stage. Moreover, TrueHDR performs better also on older devices. For beginners and for users that are looking for getting their HDR done without the hassle of going through long post-processing and unnerving rendering times, TrueHDR is a valid choice, as it is extremely easy to use and doesn’t require much tweaking. The new features add more options without taking away from the overall straightforward approach of Pictional’s app. Given the improvements of version 2.3, I update my rating for TrueHDR accordingly.

TruehDR iPhone — XPro (top) and Retro (bottom) effects.

TrueHDR is currently on sale in the App Store at the special price of $0.99/€0.79/£0.69.

Overall

Name: TrueHDR
Developer: Pictional LLC
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad. iOS 4.1 or later.
Price: £1.19||$1.99||€1.59
Vote: 5/5

Camera+ 2.3 On Sale!

Camera+ iPhone Camera+ 2.3 introduces a new feature: captions. Captions are a simple and fun way to add text to your photos.

Captions allow to add text to photos only when a border is enabled. From the edit panel, select the border tab; once the desired border is selected, you will see that after the update the Captions button appears on the bottom right: by tapping on it, you can access the caption editor. You can enter your own caption, add current date and time in various formats or your current location. It’s also possible to enter recently added captions: a useful option when you want to quickly add the same caption to more photos.
Camera+ iPhone As you can see from the images below, each border style comes with matching styled captions, varying in fonts and colors. Alignment, font, size and color of captions are not editable.

Camera+ is currently on sale: tap tap tap’s multi-purpose camera for iPhone is available in the App Store at the special price $0.99/€0.79/£0.69.

Noir Photo Updated to 1.1

Red Giant’s Noir Photo 1.1 is out. Noir Photo is a simple and effective application working on all iDevices for conveying a mood through photos. Dramatic effects can be achieved just by playing with basic settings, like brightness, contrast and vignette. You can read our full review of Noir Photo here.

Noir Photo Red Giant The most notable feature added in version 1.1 is the fullscreen editing. By tapping on the uppermost right corner of the tool panel (on the dotted corner), it’s now possible to enlarge the work area. This is especially useful when better control on finer detail is required, as it allows more accurate placement of the ellipse affecting the vignette’s adjustment.

Fullscreen editing in Noir Photo Other enhancements in Noir Photo 1.1 include: higher editing resolution and preservation of photo metadata, so that original information is not lost upon saving.

HalfCamera Updated to 1.3

HalfCamera 1.3 is now available in the App Store. The latest release of iPhone’s split-frame camera by B1VISUALEFFECTS adds three new filters to HalfCamera’s collection, which now counts 15 effects in all. The newly added filters are Hottest, Bright and Vintage. Hottest is a vivid filter with strong yellow/orange toning; Bright mainly raises overall brightness of images; Vintage has a faded and opaque look, subtler than that of 70’s and Old Film, which were already included in version 1.0. Three additional frames also come with version 1.3.
HalfCamera iPhone To suggest different moods, try the new filters in combination with any of the other effects: in HalfCamera you can filter photos over and over.

HalfCamera iPhone — Mixing new and old filters in HalfCamera.

You will find our full review of HalfCamera and a brief overview on split frame format here.

iSupr8 Extra Films Overview

One of the most important changes introduced in version 2.0 of iSupr8 is the possibility to purchase more films to process video clips. Together with the original Tru 8, iSupr8 now features a selection of effects ranging from black and white to a variety of color film stocks. All films are customizable: users can choose default settings or they can create and save their own custom presets by altering basic parameters for each effect.

After the update to 2.0.2, iSupr8 now offers 7 film types (+ Tru 8 and Levi’s® Film Workshop, available for free with the app’s download):

VibraChrome 100D: slightly faded color film with warm, radiant tones.
SuprChrome 40: desaturated colors with a slight magenta cast.
PenneMaker B&W Reversal Film: bold high contrast black and white in the style of the 60’s.
Prime-X B&W Reversal Film: black and white with a faded look and a subtle sepia tint.
ThermaChrome: vibrant colors with an emphasis on blue shadows and warm midtones.
AltroVerdi 100: ultra-vivid colors and strong green hues, especially noticeable in darker areas.
WestmanRosa 64T: bright red shadows contrasting with cool midtones.

Here is a preview of all the extra films that are available as in-app purchases in iSupr8.

Thermachrome, AltroVerdi and WestmanRosa were added with the last update (2.0.2), while the other films were already in version 2.0. Effects are not bundled together: each of the available items can be purchased individually for $0.99/€0.79/£0.69.

iSupr8 is still free in the App Store, thanks to the sponsorship of Levi’s Film Workshop.