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Three Polaroid Style Image Apps for the iPhone!

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 – running time 06:30

There's something charming about old Polaroid photos. Maybe it's the hip bordered film... or maybe it's the way they're in your iPhone! Check out three apps that might be worth the shake.

In this Viewers Choice episode of AppJudgment, Stephanie Chu takes on image apps that bring you back to the days of instant Polaroid pictures.

Many tech-savvy photographers are sending their pictures straight to the web, much like AppJudgment viewer, Carl, who writes in: "I've been thinking of starting Project 365, and I wanted to present my photos in a various number of ways. I have a certain nostalgia for Instant, Instax, or Instamatic cameras, but now that those cameras are long gone, the enjoyment of participating while a photo develops is all but lost. I saw the review of SwankoLab, but is there any app that will bring back the days of Polaroids? Are any of the apps worth the shake?"

Check out Polarize, ShakeItPhoto and Hipstamatic.

Review by: Stephanie Chu

Polarize

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Polarize

Version 1.1 | Developed by Christopher Comair | 1.8MB | Free

PROS:
- Ability to add notes to photo
- Subtle color enhancements
- Border texture
- Fast processing

CONS:
- Inability to rotate or make manual adjustments
- Cannot re-position photo in frame

01:33 | Play

ShakeItPhoto

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ShakeItPhoto

Version 1.2 | Developed by Nicholas Campbell | 4.4MB | $0.99

PROS:
- Nostalgic experience of shaking to develop photo
- Option to speed up the shake
- Ability to keep original image

CONS:
- Clunky UI
- Slower to process
- No variation of filters
- Inability to manually adjust or re-position

03:01 | Play

Hipstamatic

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Hipstamatic

Version 155 | Developed by Synthetic Infatuation | 5.3MB | $0.99

PROS:
- Great lens, film, and flash choices
- Great final product
- Quality features with more in-app purchases

CONS:
- Additional features cost more
- Small viewing window

04:20 | Play

Pros, Cons & Final Judgment

Three nostalgic ways to enhance your iPhonography experiences! See which apps are worth your download.

05:14 | Play

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About the Show

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Show Title:
AppJudgment
Description:
With hundreds of apps to choose from for your iPhone, Android, iPad or whatever device you may have, how do know what's worth the download? AppJudgment is your daily source for app reviews and previews.
Categories:
Technology & Gadgets, Video Games
Launch Date:
Aug 9, 2009
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