Mattel Apptivity Play: Yet another way to turn your iPad into a toy
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In the Fruit Ninja app, placing the the Sensei Apptivity figure on an iPad opens a new two-player mode which tests slicing and swiping skills
In WWE Rumblers, the Apptivity toy is moved around the iPad ring while punches, kicks and other moves are activated through a series of taps, swipes and button presses
The Hot Wheels Apptivity sees users steering their special cars around the screen, where they interact with in-game action
A Fisher-Price Apptivity case is also available which locks the iPad in a dribble and drool-proof case
In the Cut the Rope Apptivity app, the green character of Om Nom is moved across the screen to capture candy
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It can sometimes be hard enough to get your child off your iPad while you check your email, and toy manufacturers aren't making it any easier on tablet-owning parents with their focus on our touch-screens. Not long ago, we saw the iTikes range from Little Tikes. Now, Mattel has released Apptivity Play toys – plastic figures which can be used to interact with game apps on the iPad and unlock extra content.
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