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Whether you’re a Proud America, curious to learn more about America or both, The Wonder of Tech has some spectacular apps to help you discover all about the USA!
The White House – want current information on what the President is up to? Check out The White House app, free in the Android Market and iTunes App Store. The White House app has features such as:
- A Blog,
- Video Clips,
- Photos,
- News Room and
- What’s Happening Live
You can also stay up to date by following @whitehouse on Twitter.
Show of Hands – if you want to learn someone’s opinion, just ask. That’s what Show of Hands does and reveals the answers to you in a clever format. This addictive, free app asks three questions each day and then reveals the answers. You can search the responses according to state, gender, income, political party, age and income. The app has added a Comment section so you can read what’s on others’ minds or add your own 2¢. Read all about Show of Hands in my review: Show of Hands: A Poll Lot of Fun!.
Civil War App – as we celebrate our country’s 235th birthday today, we should remember that our country has overcome many challenges, but none as dire as The Civil War, 150 years ago. The Civil War Today app, by A & E, the History Channel and Bottle Rocket Apps, brings news of the Civil War to your iPad as if it were happening today. This amazing app for iPads, which will be updated daily until April 26, 2015, is available in the iTunes App Store. Read my full review of this quality app here: The Civil War Today: A Must-Have iPad App!
Stack the States – get the kids involved with this educational, adorable game that combines the elements of history, geography and a puzzle game (a bit like Tetris). Stack the States quizzes you on information about the states, such as capitals, shapes, mottos and location, among other subjects. Get the questions correct and you drop the state to the bottom of the screen. Stack the states above the finish line to achieve new levels and unlock new states.
Your kids will love this game because it’s fun and addicting. You’ll love this game because it’s educational (though be careful because adults can get addicted to this game as well!). If you need convincing this game is fun and addictive, see this Flickr image of a proud kid who learned about all 50 states through this app: Stack the States!.
Check out this $0.99 app in the iTunes App Store.
Enjoy the day!
Are you using apps to celebrate the 4th of July? Do you enjoy apps about America? Let us know in the Comments section below!
* Image by Ian Britton
Interesting blog. I’m learning more about apps for phones reading these blogs. I did a techy blog on a TV! 🙂
Hi Mike, Great tech blog, I’m very impressed you read the instructions on how to use your tv. So much can be learned by taking the time to read the instructions. But if you get a smartphone it may not come with instructions, so you will need to do a little research.
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Very interesting; the Civil War history has always interested me. I have direct relatives I can trace on the southern side but I’m sure there were some on the northern side as well. It’s hard to believe America could be in a war like that.
Thanks for sharing, and yes, some day I will have a device that uses apps…………..:).
Hi Bill, Well if you do end up getting yourself an iPad, you would love The Civil War Today app. It is like getting a daily newspaper about The Civil War every day. Very cool, especially for Civil War history buffs such as yourself.
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I’m very creative today. Let me know if the link I just posted sends traffic! 🙂 It works for me…
Hi Mike, Thanks so much for the shoutout on the Love Money blog! Yes, I did get quite a few hits from your comment there, I really appreciate it. 🙂
I took your advice and bought Stack the States. Good choice. At our 4th of July picnic yesterday, my niece played it for two hours! (and I lost all my battery) 🙂
Hi Amy, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! I’m so glad your niece enjoyed the game Stack the States. Addictive, isn’t it? Though you lost your battery, your niece left the picnic much more educated than when she arrived. I just hope she didn’t miss the fireworks!
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I’m sure these apps made bank on July 4th, there are some neat ones on this list. Thanks so much for sharing Carolyn … I know some of these would have proved useful in History class.
Hi Vitaly, I couldn’t agree more. I wish I had apps like these back when I was in school. What a fun way to learn!
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Hi Carolyn,
I am always interested in knowing a country’s history. It gives an excellent insight about its people, its culture and its beliefs. I think the apps that you have mentioned will give me a good idea on USA.
Let me check them out.
Ashvini
Hi Ashvini, Yes, the apps do a great job of teaching about the US. The Manual for the United States of America has pretty much all the information you could want about the US. But Stack the States is a fun way to learn about the US too! I hope you enjoy learning about the US from these apps!
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Those are some great apps Carolyn! loved them all.. especially Stack the States as i travel a lot with family, I am sure it will be quite informative and educative for my kids.
Hi James, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! I’m so glad you like the apps. You’re right, these apps are great for kids and adults!
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Very nice, Carolyn. Who would have thought there were so many apps for America? I especially like the Fireworks one. It helps us add a personal touch to our messages along with fireworks. How fun and creative is that! Perfect for the Fourth of July. I like that we can customize it for other occasions as well.
Thanks for the featured apps.
Hi Allyson, you’re right, there are a lot of apps for the US! The Fireworks app is great to use year round to send animated ecards to people. They will smile when they get their message complete with Fireworks!
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The manual would be really interesting, America is a fascinating country in more than one way. Has a unique history, unique unique tourist attractions, and, why not, even interesting people.
$4.99 for that manual is not a bad investment.
Hi Martin, I completely agree. In general the price of apps is a steal. Most people wouldn’t think twice about buying a book with all of that information for $4.99. And apps you can keep with you wherever you go. Chances are you would pay much for for a book and wouldn’t have it with you when you needed it.
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One thing’s for sure, a book with all that info would be a lot more expensive than $4.99
Looks to me a win on all fronts.
Nice to see so many USA apps . United States need to get back on track after all this wars and terrorism crap! (rhyme not intended)
Hi Luke, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! Yes, I love seeing USA apps and I am happy to share them with Wonder of Tech readers. Everyone can enjoy these apps, whether they’re from the US or not. We should celebrate our wonderful country everyday!
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