Flashlht – For iPhone 4 Review
App Type: Uncategorized
Our rating: 
By: More Blu Sky
Version #: 1.2
Date Released: 2010-07-12
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Price: 0.99
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Some apps are so simple in their function, that we hardly a need to explain what it actually does. Flashlight by More Blu Sky is one of these apps. Flashlight is one of a group of apps that have popped up recently that make use of the LED flash on the iPhone 4 as a flashlight. Many were worried that Apple would reject this unconventional use of its hardware, but for the time being, Apple appears to be giving its blessing to these apps.
In a niche that is so basic it can be hard to differentiate one’s self from the pack of other apps out there. Flashlight does a fair job of this by keeping the their app simple and easy to use, while incorporating the features that users request. There app consists of a large round button in the middle of the screen to turn the light on and off. For early versions of this app, that was the extent of this one trick pony. More Blu Sky wasn’t content to release such a simple app and just walk away. They have recently made an update that apart from bug fixes, added a strobe feature to the mix. The strobe can be accessed with a left swipe and the rate of the strobe can be adjusted with a slider.
This app shows that even a simple app can have a lot of thought put into its design and that the end result will be a superior app that pulls ahead from the crowds of similar apps. If you have an iPhone 4, and would like to use your LED as a flashlight from time to time, Flashlight app is the go to app.
Quick Take
Value:High
Would I Buy Again:Sure
Learning Curve:Dead Simple
Who Is It For:Those with an iPhone 4
What I Like:Simple interface
What I Don't Like:LED use can drain your battery quick
Final Statement:Best of its class.
Icon professionally designed to fit perfectly on your home screen next to Apple's own app icons.
On/Off button designed to resemble a real flashlight button. Original artwork includes grip pattern found on real flashlights!
Fully supported with often updates. Want a certain feature? Email us. We personally answer each email and will try our best to add any feature you request! We are always working on updates.
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Article By Nathan Kline
Nathan has been an avid Apple user and advocate since the days of the Apple ][. He has always sought to find new ways to make use of technology to assist his daily life. As a paramedic in southern California Nathan brings his familiarity with technology to the field, and at whatsoniphone.com he brings his critical thinking to he analysis of apps and news. You has also written app reviews for the mobile app site Smokinapps.com.
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