Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour : Get dad in on the fun

June 14, 2012 : BY Motorola

Spider Killing Specialist. Executive Oil Changer. Senior Soccer Coach.

There are a lot of jobs that go along with being a dad.

With Father’s Day right around the corner (Sunday, June 17), now is a good time to make sure dad isn’t all work and no play. Help dad squeeze in a little fun, by loading up his smartphone or tablet with these new apps.

After all, we’re pretty sure dad won’t mind adding Guitar Master to his list of job titles.

Jimi Guitar

Jam like Jimi in no time. Play whatever you like in freestyle mode or switch to chord mode to play without risking a false note. Song mode helps you learn the chords of your favorite tunes.

Photo 360° (Free)

Taking fantastic 360° panoramic photos has never been easier. Capture both image and sound in a single turn. That’s right—no need to take multiple photos, or deal with complex edits.

Top Wines of the World

Perfect for all wine lovers, from novice to connoisseur. Provides concise and authoritative info on the best wines to choose for every occasion, and how to pair wine with food. Also get tips on vintages, buying and the best winery and vineyard tours.

CNBC Real Time (Free)

Get free access to real-time stock quotes directly from the NYSE and NASDAQ, and create your own custom stock watchlists. This app also provides CNBC breaking news alerts, top news stories and analysis, and the latest CNBC business video clips, CEO interviews and market updates, via CNBC video-on-demand.