Obvious Engineering’s Seene app lets you create and share 3D photos on the iPhone

Computer vision R&D startup Obvious Engineering has released Seene, an iPhone app that aims to be a “3D Instagram” by using depth capture technology to let you create photos with a parallax effect.

Seene records an image from four different angles in order to generate its 3D images. The recording process has a steep learning curve, but the results are quite cool. If you’ve captured your subject properly, you’ll be able to rotate your phone to view the scene from different angles.

The technology has a number of limitations. You’ll only be able to rotate around the image by a few degrees, and some objects capture better than others. Sometimes the app would have trouble differentiating between the subject and the background, resulting in a trippy blending effect that would do things like bend a wall onto a person’s head. Plain, transparent or reflective surfaces won’t photograph well in Seene.

The Seene app includes social networking functionality that lets you follow other users and favorite their photos.

“We think this can have a very large number of users. our intention is to grow a social service like a Vine or an Instagram,” Obvious Engineering co-founder and CEO Andrew McPhee said in an interview.

Seene uses a proprietary file format for photos, but you will be able to view your posts on the Web and embed them on Tumblr. The format is compatible with Safari, Firefox and Chrome on the desktop. Seene images should also be viewable on the latest build of Chrome on Android, which includes WebGL support. The team says it has plans to release an Android app in the future.

In its current implementation, Seene is a nifty app to show off to your friends. The tricky recording process is bound to discourage a lot of mainstream users, but Obvious Engineering may have a “3D Instagram” on its hands if it can smooth out the learning curve.

Via: The Next Web

Get fabulous fall fashions for less with these iPhone apps

Fashionable style these days is all about knowing how to mix what you have, adding trendy pieces occasionally, and not breaking the bank while making your (what looks like) effortless street-style happen. It makes my head hurt just thinking about it. To keep up that fashionable appearance while on a budget, peruse these iPhone apps meant for savvy and stylish fall shoppers on the go.

Poshmark

Make your fashionable mark this fall for less with the free Poshmark app for iPhone. It’s a savvy way to shop your social media friends’ closets. It’s basically a fashionable eBay in an iPhone app just for fashionable friends. Post gently used and still fashionable pieces for your friends to make an offer on and then, bid on their cool stuff you have been eyeing for months! Investing a little more in shoes and handbags usually begets you a better selling price later so keep that in mind when shopping for new fall pieces. My shopping motto: How much can I resell it for in a year?

Fashion Kaleidoscope

The free Fashion Kaleidoscope iPhone app is your answer to the question: what in the world am I going to wear today? This seriously fashionable app is filled with everyday style inspiration you can imitate in real life from actual people around the globe. From hipsters in Portland to café girls in Paris, find the style you most admire and create a fall fashion statement that is all your own. Then, purchase your favorite pieces via links in this savvy style app. Finally, spread your newly-minted style around the globe by sharing pictures with the Kaleidoscope app.

PINK Nation

We all have our “I just want to wear sweats” moments. And, there is one shopping task I look forward to more than anything in fall: the annual new sweats and yoga pants order! With the free PINK Nation app for iPhone you can easily shop for your new fall lounge apparel from Victoria’s Secrets PINK line, which includes college and NFL apparel perfect for at-home tailgating on the couch. The crafty app is also filled with fun games and deals for new duds.

Topshop US

Looking to stock up on this season’s trends for less than typical department store prices? The best place for trendy but still quality fashion shopping these days is Topshop. If you don’t have one of these lovely stores in your U.S. town yet, never fear, you can shop on your iPhone with the free Topshop US app. You can view Topshop’s blog feed and Tumblr with this chic app so you have even more inspiration to build a one-of-kind fall wardrobe for the fraction of the price of a designer handbag. Think lace dresses, faux leather, and printed pants for fall standout pieces.

Beautylish

With the innovations in makeup and nail design these days, you can make a basic and old little black dress really pop like new by simply buying new eyeliner. Learn some tricks of the trade this fall with the free Beautylish app for iPhone. This pretty app will help you brush up on your beauty skills to spruce up your fall fashions without maxing out your credit card.

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Five iPhone apps to help ace your next job interview

Your iPhone rings and you already have butterflies in your stomach. You got the interview! But now what? Hit the iTunes App Store to locate the best apps to help you prepare for your next series of interviews starting with these suggestions, right here on Appolicious.

Business Secrets ($2.99)

Showing up at an interview confident that you are a well-rounded business expert is a must for any industry. Check out the tips in the Business Secrets app to start off on the right path in your interview and even beyond that first meeting. There are 50 tips each for a myriad of business categories including interviews, leadership, career management and more. It’s the perfect business app to help you get your foot in the door and keep it there.

CNN (Free)

The last thing you want to do is walk into an interview unaware of the current state of the economy and world at large. Make a habit of reading the free CNN app for iPhone every day so that you are well prepared for any side conversations on everyday topics. Whether you are in the tech, finance or entertainment industry, the CNN app has reports you can use including breaking news alerts you don’t want to miss, especially right before a big interview.

iFlatter – Compliment Yourself ($0.99)

A strategically placed and appropriate compliment can go a long way during an interview. Resist the urge to brown-nose right off the bat and save your flattery for the perfect moment or your final goodbye. Do you have trouble using compliments? Check out the iFlatter – Compliment Yourself iPhone app. It even has a special section for “work” compliments. A nice and sincere, “I like that tie” or “That shirt makes your eyes pop” can be an easy way to set yourself apart from the mass of interviewees.

Monster.com Interviews by Monster Worldwide (Free)

If you don’t have a lot of interviewing experience under your belt and need more than a little flattery to get you the job, then the free Monster.com Interviews app for iPhone is where you should start your preparation. This iPhone app is your interview coach with step-by-step instructions on how to prep for and ace your next series of interviews. It even includes guidance on how to navigate that oh-so important post-interview follow-up communication that is necessary to your job-acquiring success. Another fun feature allows you to record yourself answering tricky questions so you can prepare for even the thorniest question. Did you get the job offer but not the salary you wanted? This app even has income-negotiating advice.

Jobjuice Marketing ($9.99)

Are you an MBA pursuing a career in marketing and business? In these professions, interview questions tend to veer from the “What is your greatest strength?” to more complicated questions aimed to calculate your creative potential in a few minutes or less. Jobjuice Marketing is a dynamic app that helps you prepare for a higher level of job interview. It offers more than 50 cards filled with marketing concepts and frameworks. This smart app was developed by Wharton MBAs so you will be in fabulous company when you use it.

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Apple slips upcoming Radio service into latest iTunes beta

Apple's Eddy Cue introducing iTunes Radio at WWDC in June

Apple's testing a new version of iTunes with its upcoming iTunes Radio service built in, and is now giving it to developers to test.

The feature was bundled inside a beta version of iTunes 11.1, which went up on Apple's developer site Monday.

iTunes Radio was introduced alongside iOS 7 at Apple's annual developer conference last month. The service lets users stream music stations for free, and with no advertising if they're a subscriber of Apple's iTunes Match service.

iTunes Radio will be available on just about every Apple device

Initial beta versions of iOS 7 and iOS for the Apple TV already included iTunes Radio integration.

The new version of iTunes comes alongside a fourth beta of iOS 7, which went out to developers on Monday morning. It's unclear if the new iTunes will come out before that mobile software makes it to the public.

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iFitness iPhone App Review

iFitness (Medical Productions, $1.99) is one of many iPhone fitness apps that can help you build muscle or drop pounds. Thanks to its extensive database of strength-training exercises, this is one app that deserves a spot on your iPhone.

Over 300 Exercises

At its simplest, the iFitness app is a database of over 300 exercises. The exercises are listed in alphabetical order, organized by the part of the body they target -- abs, arms, backs, chest, etc. 

Each exercise includes multi-step pictures illustrating how to perform it, and the more complicated moves (about 120 in all) include a video demonstrating the steps. If you’re still confused, a text article helps clear up any confusion. I was impressed with the wide variety of exercises, and the videos are a great help for perfecting the moves.

Not only does the iFitness iPhone app include all of these exercises, but it’s also a great way to track your progress. The app includes a fitness log so you can record the exercises, repetitions, and weights you used for each exercise. I was worried about having to record cardio workouts separately, but iFitness also includes common cardio exercises so you can add them to your log. Once you’ve logged enough workouts, you can view all the data on a graph or export it via email.

Other Nifty Features

iFitness includes other features that make it an incredibly useful app. It includes a section to track your weight loss and body measurements, in addition to a BMI (body mass index) calculator. You can also choose to backup all your data with a free iFitness account.

Beginners just starting an exercise program may feel overwhelmed picking and choosing individual exercises. For these users, the iFitness app includes several routines focused on overall body toning, weight loss, or muscle building. 

As you can tell, I’m a big fan of iFitness. Normally I find quite a few downsides for any app, but this is one where I see very few faults. The only negative is streaming the exercise demonstration videos over the EDGE network -- not surprisingly, it’s painfully slow. WiFi and 3G are much better options if you plan to view the exercise demos. 

The Bottom Line

iFitness is an excellent app for fitness buffs or those looking to get fit, and I can find few faults with it. Yes, streaming the exercise demos over the EDGE network is an exercise in futility, but you’ll still have pictures and text descriptions if you’re out of 3G or WiFi range. I think iFitness is one of the best ways to spend $2 in the App.

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