Reduce App makes editing photos on an iOS a breeze

Photographers with iOS 6-enabled iPads or iPhones now have an awesome $1.99 photo resizing tool called Reduce App. As the iPad and iPad mini continue to transcend content consumption and start becoming content creation devices, the need for smart and usefull tools like Reduce App make it possible to edit images easily for sharing. Hit jump for more detailsMade by Tobias Wiedenmann, Reduce can quickly do the following.

- Resize to a given pixel size

- Limit the output to a given file size by auto-detecting the needed jpeg compression

- Resharpen the image to avoid softness from the resizing process

- Possibility to remove EXIF info (useful if you want to hide GPS information)

- Add a black or white border to seperate the image from the background

- Watermark or label your pictures by adding a text in one of it's corners.

Review: iPhone and iPad CableKeeps by Nice by Design

Text and photos by Gadjo C. Sevilla

If you're household is like mine, it is likely littered with various chargers and cables for smartphones, tablets, notebooks and other gadgets. CableKeeps are multipurpose clutter-controlling accessories that bring some colour into the picture while keeping things neat and tidy.

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Wish list for the New Year with WishLab for iOS by BumperApps

WishLab 1.0.2, is an iOS app and everyday visualization tool that helps users to achieve their dreams. WishLab inspires, motivates and stimulates users to go forward and not give up. The app's push notifications remind users to work on dreams and wishes. The powerful Wall of Inspiration provides users with an additional way to get inspired by other users who have achieved their wishes. 

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Apple Japan's "Lucky Bag" sale to surprise buyers on Jan 2

Lucky Bag photo from TheNextWeb.comHoliday shopping traditions vary the world over. In Canada we have Boxing Day on January 26th and in Japan they celebrate Lucky Bag sale on January 2nd. Apple is offering Lucky Bags for 33,000 Yen or around CAD $390. Shoppers will line up to buy surprise bags with accessories, special Apple t-shirts, possibly iPods, headphones and cases. Some very lucky shoppers will find iPads and even MacBook Airs in their loot bags which is a really cool way to start the new year. Apple will be having the Lucky Bag sale in 7 of its Japanese Retail Stores.