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Pimp your iOS screen! Video Transcript
Hey guys, welcome to Tap that App. I'm Brian Tong and this is the show where we cover the hottest apps in the mobile space. Now, everyone talks about how customization is keying on Android phones with their widgets and skins. But, iOS users, you don't have to be left out and you don't have to jailbreak your phone either. Thanks to a 99 cent app called Pimp Your Screen. Now, it's compatible with every single iOS device that has existed. That's right, I'm talking to you first gen iPhone guy. So, pay attention. Now, Pimp Your Screen includes a variety of home screens with something for everyone with lots of colors and lots of fun. There's theme App Shelves that can be use in portrait or landscape mode and some really trippy neon combos for the raver in you. Plus, they are constantly adding new styles. A killer feature allows you to preview what the theme looks like with the app icons on top of it to get a real good idea for how you want to pimp your pad. But, the best feature is the Lock Screen Maker and the Home Screen Maker. The Lock Screen Maker allows you to pick a background but also customize the frame that will wow your friends. "Wow!" The Home Screen Maker let's you go to down by picking a background and then mixing and matching a shelf-type or a skin to go on top. I prefer skin. Now, once you're done with everything, press Save and they will add your creation to your camera roll. Go into your photo app and find the picture. Select the Sharing options and you'll be able to set your masterpiece as a wallpaper and make it your lock screen or home screen and just like that, you'll be pimping in no time. Now, if you have any other apps that you like to show us, send them to tapthatapp@cnet.com
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