GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 9:33am
I bought my son an iPod Touch for Christmas and want to load it up with apps and games for him so it's already done when he opens it. I know nothing about Apple products and their apps. What are some must haves?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 23, 2011 10:01am
How old is he? There are different apps that appeal to different ages.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 10:07am
He's only 10. But looking for apps for like text messaging and such as well.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Dec 23, 2011 10:32am
iMessage will already be on there and that can be used for messaging with other iPeople.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 23, 2011 12:08pm
GoChiefs;1024914 wrote:He's only 10. But looking for apps for like text messaging and such as well.
This. He can iMessage other people with iPod Touches and iPhones/iPads. Look at "Text+" which is a free text messaging app.karen lotz;1024949 wrote:iMessage will already be on there and that can be used for messaging with other iPeople.
He may like some sports apps. I have NBA Jam on mine, and I know there are some football ones out there.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Dec 23, 2011 12:26pm
Mad Fowls
Go here to look at the top paid/free apps ---
http://www.apple.com/itunes/charts/paid-apps/
Go here to look at the top paid/free apps ---
http://www.apple.com/itunes/charts/paid-apps/
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Dec 23, 2011 12:38pm
Get him a gift card so he can pick his own out
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 23, 2011 12:47pm
10 year olds shouldn't own an iPod touch. Maybe you can find an app about being a good father.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 12:53pm
Being a good father is actually something I can say I am. Nice try though. Care to explain what's wrong with an iPod touch for a 10 year old?sleeper;1025111 wrote:10 year olds shouldn't own an iPod touch. Maybe you can find an app about being a good father.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 12:54pm
Thanks. Will definitely look at the NBA Jam app. He loves it for Xbox.ernest_t_bass;1025068 wrote:This. He can iMessage other people with iPod Touches and iPhones/iPads. Look at "Text+" which is a free text messaging app.
He may like some sports apps. I have NBA Jam on mine, and I know there are some football ones out there.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 23, 2011 12:54pm
He's 10. Tell him to go outside. He can sit around on his ass all day and play with computer shit when he's your age.GoChiefs;1025117 wrote:Being a good father is actually something I can say I am. Nice try though. Care to explain what's wrong with an iPod touch for a 10 year old?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 12:55pm
McFly1955;1025086 wrote:Mad Fowls
Go here to look at the top paid/free apps ---
http://www.apple.com/itunes/charts/paid-apps/
Reps to you both.bases_loaded;1025103 wrote:Get him a gift card so he can pick his own out
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 23, 2011 12:56pm
Ahhh, I see. You come to the conclusion that he just sits around. That's what I figured, and you couldn't be any more wrong. He's allotted a certain amount of time for gaming and such each day. The big reason we got it though was for when we are traveling, which is a lot. But thanks for your concern.sleeper;1025121 wrote:He's 10. Tell him to go outside. He can sit around on his ass all day and play with computer shit when he's your age.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Dec 23, 2011 4:30pm
My neice is 10 and she really likes cut the rope, angry birds, paper toss, and caveman bowling. If hes really into sports get scoretracker. Another great app/game is homerun battle 3d
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Dec 23, 2011 5:16pm
Get words with friends and give him etb's username. He sucks.
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raiderbuck
Posts: 1,623
Dec 23, 2011 5:52pm
I second NBA Jam, I have it on my iPad and play it regularly. It's $4.99 for the iPad, not sure for the Touch though?
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Dec 23, 2011 7:45pm
All the "flick" games are great. Golf, HR, soccer etc.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 23, 2011 7:58pm
karen lotz;1025399 wrote:Get words with friends and give him etb's username. He sucks.
Can't remember the last time you beat me!
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Dec 23, 2011 8:26pm
ernest_t_bass;1025466 wrote:Can't remember the last time you beat me!
Are you snots retarded cousin?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 23, 2011 9:25pm
I seriously can't remember. #winning
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Dec 23, 2011 9:46pm
Go outside and stop having an internet message board act for 4 years straight.sleeper;1025121 wrote:He's 10. Tell him to go outside. He can sit around on his ass all day and play with computer shit when he's your age.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 24, 2011 8:14am
Just use the app store on the ipod and check out the free ones. Some pretty decent games.