Apple recently made a few changes to the iOS App Store, including a free “App of the Week” program. According to Gamezebo, Apple now has “Editor’s Choice” apps in the App Store as opposed to “App of the Week” and “Game of the Week.” The store still highlights apps and games with “Editor’s Choice,” but [...]
Don’t believe that there are no free iPhone games. The iPhone has a large number of fun and exclusive games avaialble for free. On top of all the free apps, Apple is launching a new free app promotion to deliver a free iPhone app or free iPad app every week. Developers also offer limited time [...]
EA’s annual Memorial Day app sale is back, with the publisher cutting prices on “nearly 49″ iPhone and iPad games for the holiday weekend. The sale puts close to half of EA’s iOS games on sale, with most games dropping down a dollar or two, though EA says it cut some prices by up to 90 [...]
The Cipher is a credit card shaped stylus for your touch screen device like the iPad or iPhone or Android tablet or smartphone. Quirky wants users to let them know if this product deserves to show up in their store and how much you’d spend. Its part of their new Quirky Evaluation beta program. Quirky [...]
From now until June 1, hundreds of independent games across iOS, Android, Mac, and PC are on sale as part of the Because We May event. The Because We May event lasts about a week and has many developers taking part. There’s no bundle or special reason for event (except maybe Memorial Day), aside from [...]
Tweetbot, arguably the best Twitter client on iOS, received an update today, making it even better. The version 2.4 update to Tweetbot brings along a number of new features, including the ability to favorite tweets and save links for later when offline. With the new update, favoriting a tweet or saving a link to read [...]
Anyone that owned a DreamCast remembers Virtua Tennis. Starting Today, Virtua Tennis is available for the iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones. The new mobile version of Virtua Tennis doesn’t miss a serve and so far it’s love-love at first play. Virtua Tennis Challenge launches in time for the French Open, but you don’t need to be a [...]
Despite the recent Instagram acquisition, Facebook has its own dedicated photo sharing app for the iPhone. The new Facebook Camera app is an easier way to take photos to upload to Facebook, share multiple photos to social network, and view friends’ Facebook photos. The app features Instagram-like features for editing photos, but has a few [...]
Those looking to get a hold of Rockstar Games’ iconic Grand Theft Auto III for the iPhone, iPad or Android will be happy to know that Rockstar is hosting a sale on the same that will lower the price to mere $.99 for a limited time. The sale coincides with Memorial Day Weekend and it [...]
Yahoo jumped into the browser app game with Yahoo Axis. Axis is a search based web browser for iPhone and iPad, and is available on your computer through a browser add-in. In addition to providing an elegant search tool it also lets you synchronize your browser between your iPhone, iPad and computer’s browser. The iPhone [...]
The Griffin Crayola Case Creator makes it easy for kids and parents to design their own iPhone cases. Use the free companion app to make a masterpiece that includes a photo, your drawing or some digital ”stickers” used to make an individualized case for the iPhone or iPod Touch. The case looks like one of Griffin’s Reveal [...]
AT&T is trying to make its 3G and “4G” HSPA networks better in New York City by getting rid of some of its 2G coverage. According to All Things D, AT&T is moving some of its bandwidth off its 2G network and putting it on 3G and “4G” networks. The carrier is contacting users that [...]
Google just delivered a beautiful update to the company’s Google Search app for the iPhone and iPad The Google Search app for iPhone and iPad replaced Safari as my browser of choice, earning a spot in the iPhone and iPad dock. It’s faster and offers a beautiful new full screen image search which looks awesome on the [...]
In a development that should surprise nobody, Apple and Samsung were unable to reach an agreement in the companies’ court-ordered discussions. According to The Korea Times, Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung and Samsung mobile division head Shin Jong-kyun met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, but the companies were unable to reach a settlement on their patent [...]
While several iPhone 5 concepts have appeared as images, today we have a look at an iPhone 5 concept on video. Isaac Royo, courtesy of 9to5Mac, posted a video today showcasing an iPhone with a 3.95-inch screen and several other bells and whistles that have been rumored to be coming along with Apple’s next iPhone. [...]
Hulu for iOS has finally been updated to support the Retina Display on the new iPad. The application has been updated to version 2.5 and the update brings quite a bit along with it. First and foremost, those who are rocking Apple’s new third-generation iPad will now have support for the device’s Retina Display. This [...]
iPhone 5 release date and feature rumors continue to arrive daily. From a 3.95 inch display to Steve Jobs’ last project, the iPhone 5 rumors are fresh off the press and full of tantalizing prospects for the new iPhone. Expect to see more iPhone 5 rumors arrive this week as we inch closer to WWDC, where some still believe we will [...]
Apple is reportedly testing new iPhone models with larger, taller displays that have a few more pixels than the iPhone 4S display. According to 9To5Mac, Apple is currently testing two new iPhone models, both with taller 3.95-inch displays. The new displays will allegedly have a resolution of 1136×640. The width is the same, but the height [...]
Apple is said to be keeping its iPhone 3GS alive and kicking even after the next-generation iPhone debuts later this year. It’s unclear what nomenclature Apple will give its newest iPhone, but for the purpose of this post we shall refer to that device as the iPhone 5. In the past, when a new iPhone [...]
Is your iPhone battery life lower after the iOS 5.1.1 update? We’re hearing from readers that the iOS 5.1.1 update results in bad battery life on the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. The battery life of my iPhone 4S remains steady, so this iOS 5.1.1 battery life issue is hit or miss. Read: How to [...]
The gTar is a new iPhone music accessory that teaches guitar fundamentals while doubling as an electronic instrument. The gTar looks like a cross between an electric guitar and an Rock Band guitar with an iPhone dock on the body, just below the strings. When paired with an iPhone, the gTar teaches users how to play songs [...]
Sony is bringing its music streaming service to the iPhone, giving users yet another alternative to Spotify, Rdio, and MOG. According to 9To5Mac, the Sony Music Unlimited iPhone app is currently available in the New Zealand App Store, and will likely hit the U.S. App Store shortly. Like other music streaming services, Sony Music Unlimited [...]
People destroy and kill their phones in all kinds of crazy ways. From wing sauce and cranberry juice to cereal, bathtubs and toilets, the phone toting public keeps finding weirder ways to destroy perfectly good phones. Read: iPhone 4S Warranties Compared To promote SquareTrade warranties, the company launched @TechCrushed, a Twitter account dedicated to finding the craziest and weirdest ways phones, [...]
Apple’s iPhone charger is expensive at $29, but a recent teardown shows just what all that money buys. The teardown comes from Ken Shirriff, who wanted to see what’s inside the one-inch cube that charges up the iPhone. The result is a complete breakdown of how the entire charger works. A lot of the electrical [...]
A new Apple patent hints at some advanced camera focus features that could come to the next iPhone. According to Patently Apple, a newly public patent hints that Apple could add a new processor to an upcoming iPhone to help with new camera features. The patent shows Apple’s idea to use multi-touch gestures for focusing [...]
The ADT Pulse app is a rare iPhone app in that it actively protects families and property. The ADT Pulse app is reason enough for anyone considering an alarm system to take a look at ADT. The ADT Pulse system allows its users to manage their home security system from any web browser or smartphone. [...]
It’s easy to take good photos with the iPhone, but a few tips will help you take great iPhone photos. Because the iPhone is almost always with us, it is the best camera for many users. With these tips, you can take photos that look like they came form a point-and-shoot, not a smartphone camera. [...]
The iPhone 4S has launched on four new carriers today including Pioneer Cellular, which just announced its availability today. Pioneer Cellular, a carrier based in Oklahoma, today announced that it now carries Apple’s latest iPhone model. The best-selling smartphone is now on sale in a number of Pioneer Cellular locations and it will launch in [...]
Keeping the iPhone dry while at the beach or in the hot tub is a challenge, especially if you don’t want to buy a bulky waterproof iPhone case that will get limited use. Thankfully, the Joy Factory Bubbleshield waterproof sleeve offers a better way to temporarily protect your iPhone from water. It’s perfect for a [...]
The Case Marine is an impossibly thin waterproof iPhone case that really needs to come to the United States. Discovered by Gizmodo, the case represents something profoundly different in the world of waterproof iPhone cases. While most waterproof iPhone cases are bulky and ugly, the Case Marine is both attractive and thin. The case only [...]
The developer behind the upcoming iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak has announced that the jailbreak should work on most of Apple’s devices. Only a short time ago, pod2g, wasn’t sure if the upcoming untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak would work for iPhone 3GS users. However, it appears that he is now very confident that the jailbreak will [...]
The Nest Learning Thermostat is simple to install and a joy to use after just a few days. Thermostats are not the sexiest gadgets, but they serve an important job – keeping us and our gadgets cool in the summer and protected from freezing pipes in the winter. The Nest Learning Thermostat breaks this mold, [...]
Speculations about Apple’s next flagship smartphone are running high. Following Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reporting that the next-generation iOS smartphone would stray from its 3.5-inch display form factor to a larger 4-inch screen size, Bloomberg is joining the party and reporting that the next iPhone was closely worked on by the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs [...]
If Apple decides to release a 4G LTE iPhone 5 sometime this year, MetroPCS might be waiting in the wings to offer it unlocked on its 4G LTE network. According to Wireless Week, MetroPCS CFO Braxton Carter stated that while the carrier does not offer the iPhone or really want unlocked iPhone users using the [...]
Modern cars come with Bluetooth connections and smart stereos capable of hands free operation, but not everyone can upgrade to a Ford Escape tomorrow. Instead of buying a new car, why not add a Bluetooth car kit to your existing car to prepare for your next summer road trip or the daily commute. For as little as [...]
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
Last year Toshiba waded into the Android tablet market with the Thrive, a 10.1-inch slate that served as the company’s response to what they deemed missing in the then current crop. Thus, it had several full-size ports, a rugged-ish exterior, and a thick chassis to accommodate both. Though a decent tablet, the Thrive didn’t generate [...]
Samsung Shows That It Is a Software Company
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With its large touchscreen, the iPad seems like the perfect platform for Real Time Strategy games, and Autumn Dynasty proves it, mostly. Autumn Dynasty is an RTS iPad game with art that looks like tradition Chinese painting. The story involves quelling a rebellion while solving a mystery of shady noblemen. The story though, just serves [...]
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Google Search App iPhone and iPad Update Looks Beautiful (Video)
Google just delivered a beautiful update to the company’s Google Search app for the iPhone and iPad The Google Search app for iPhone and iPad replaced Safari as my browser of choice, earning a spot in the iPhone and iPad dock. It’s faster and offers a beautiful new full screen image search which looks awesome on the [...]
