4 can't-miss apps: Snapseed, Photojojo Disposable and more

Snapseed

Google’s powerful photo editor got its first big update in nearly two years and it was worth the wait. The latest version of the app includes new editing tools like lens blur and spot healing and a new brush tool that allows you to control how effects are applied to specific sections of an image.

Keep an eye on: The new filters, including tonal contrast and glamour glow were previously premium features but are now free. You can also copy edits between images to achieve similar effects.

Pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to get adventurous with your edits, the app’s Stacks feature enables non-destructive editing so you can revert back to your original image at any time.

Photojojo Disposable

The camera masters at Photojojo rolled out their first app, this week. Disposable Camera aims to bring back the nostalgia of those plastic throwaway cameras. Each camera comes with 27 shots and when you’ve snapped them all Photojojo ships you a set of physical prints.

Keep an eye on: How you frame your shots -- like the original disposable cameras, you can’t see your photos until you get your prints back.

Pro-tip: In keeping with the disposable camera theme, the camera app doesn’t have many settings or controls, but you can tap inside the frame to set the focus or set a timer to plan out your selfies.

Free, iOS (The app is a free download but each camera costs $12.99 for 27 prints.)

Mixkit

Though physical mixtapes mostly disappeared with Walkman, sharing custom playlists with friends is still fun and Mixkit aims to bring the classic mixtape experience to the iPhone. The app lets you create playlists, choose cover art and share the resulting "mixtape" with friends -- retro design and all.

Keep an eye on: The length of the tracks you add and the status bar at the top of the app. Like the original analog mixtapes, playlists can’t be longer than 90 minutes.

Pro-tip: The app defaults to your iTunes library but you can connect your Grooveshark and Rdio account to pull in additional songs.

Something good to read

If you spend a lot of time on Twitter, chances are the people you follow are a big influence on your reading list. Something good to read makes it easier to find new articles to read based on your Twitter habits. The app connects with your Twitter account and pulls in the text of stories your friends have shared and puts them in an easy to read format.

Keep an eye on: The app uses gesture-based controls. Swipe left on the posts you want to skip over and swipe right when you see something you like. Double tapping allows you to share.

Pro-tip: The app learns what you like the more you use it so it will eventually personalize its recommendations to your taste.

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