Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Five Iphone Apps To Help You Have A Magical Christmas




is the season to be jolly - and thanks to the amazing number of different Christmas apps you can find on your iPhone, this festive season can also be fun, relaxed and organised.





From cards and countdowns to shopping and recipes, there is a fantastic array of apps designed especially for the festive period to keep you entertained throughout. Here are the top 5 iPhone apps for you to have a magical Christmas this year.





1.Christmas C@rds





It the time of year in which we love to share. Whether that gifts and cards or something a little different, we love to give to those we care about the most. Thanks to new technology we have been able to share pictures and cards electronically, but now it even easier and you can send a personalised Christmas card to any of your friends and family at the touch of a button on your phone.





Apps can help you create Christmas cards quickly, easily and creatively with over 50 templates to choose from. Whatever colour, text and graphic you want, you can completely customise them as well as import your own photos to create a truly unique Christmas card.





2.Christmas Countdown





There are number of Christmas countdown apps to choose from, some are quite basic, whilst others have more interactive features. One of the favourites for iPhone users is the Christmas Clock: Deluxe Edition. Not only will you be able to tell exactly how long youe got left until the big day, there also a lot more going on for additional fun.





On the main screen you have an open fire, with crackling sound effects to give the feeling of warm Christmas cosiness. There also festive music to get you in the mood, but the pie de ristance is the Santa tracker world map, where you can pinpoint where in the world Santa is ?perfect for the inquisitive ones amongst us.





3.Christmas Shopping





Okay, this is the best and worst part of Christmas. We love getting things for our loved ones, but it can also be quite difficult or arduous to plan and organise. You need to keep track of how much things are going to cost, as well as plan on buying them. Fear not though, as there is a solution to this problem, and a way of ensuring youe completely up to scratch when getting friends and family those all important gifts.





The Gift Plan app lets you jot down ideas for whoever youe looking to buy for. This will also notify you before their birthday or Christmas, reminding you to get them a gift. There are also a number of shopping apps, like Amazon mobile and Google shopper. These will let you find much more information on products of interest, as well as easily purchasing them on your mobile.





4.Christmas Recipes





Up there with shopping, ensuring you have all the food and drink ready for the holidays can also be a headache. Knowing what to cook as well can also be quite frustrating, especially if youe hosting a number of parties. But how can you get multiple Christmas recipes quickly and effectively? Well thanks to a number of iPhone apps you can ensure your holidays are filled with good festive food, from cakes and bites to a variety of Christmas meals.





Jamie Recipes is a stand out app for the iPhone. From the esteemed chef Jamie Oliver, you can sample a number of Christmas recipes to get you in the festive spirit. This app is free, with additional recipes and cooking content charged at a minimal fee.





5.Christmas Tree Decorator





This one is for a bit of fun. Suitable for children and adults alike, if youe looking to kill some time, maybe on a long haul trip to see some family or friends, then the Christmas Tree Decorator is perfect.





Choose lights, baubles, tinsel, candy canes and other Christmas ornaments to individually decorate your very own tree. Choose various settings, such as a lovely winter back drop or a nice cosy home.


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