Tag Archive | "App Store"

Metal Gear Solid Touch video: thumb attack!

Posted on 18 March 2009 by

Of all the upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games, one of the most eagerly anticipated has been Metal Gear Solid Touch.  Now video of the actual gameplay has prompted some to wonder whether the UI is entirely satisfactory, given that much of the time the player's thumbs are covering up the action. Announced last December, even the news that it was ... continued »

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Eye-Fi adds iPhone app

Posted on 03 March 2009 by

Eye-Fi Inc. will release a new iPhone application tomorrow, allowing Eye-Fi users to store and share photos from both iPhone and a digital camera. iPhone users who own an Eye-Fi card will be able to download the application for free from Apple's App Store. continued »

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Study: iPhone apps have one-night stands

Posted on 20 February 2009 by

A recent study found that most free iPhone apps are rarely used after the first day they're downloaded. According to analytics company Pinch Media, which analyzed over 30 million downloads from Apple's App Store, only 20 percent of users go back for more the following day. continued »

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U-Haul developing iPhone application

Posted on 19 January 2009 by

Lately a lot of different companies have been jumping on board and creating an Apple iPhone application. There are thousands of applications to choose from but what a lot of us want are licensed official applications. It appears that U-Haul is the latest to recognize the opportunity. In a recent job posting made by U-Haul on a university job board they ... continued »

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Apple allows 3rd party browsers into the App Store

Posted on 15 January 2009 by

It appears that Apple has finally caved in a bit to their treatment, and will be allowing a handful of 3rd party ‘browsers’,  to set sail in the App Store starting this week.  The fab four include: Squeaky - a browser that leaves behind no trace of your presence.  It’s history, cache, and bookmark free. WebMate - Let’s you view sites on ... continued »

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Slacker Mobile brings streaming music to the iPhone once again

Posted on 14 January 2009 by

Slacker Radio for the iPhone has officially been released into the App Store. For those of you who have not heard of Slacker before, it is very similar to Pandora, but has its own strengths, offering free music libraries featuring millions of songs. Slacker Radio offers its users high quality stereo music playback from any wireless connection weather your at home ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 2 2009

Posted on 12 January 2009 by

This week has been pretty uneventful for the iPhone with CES going on in Vegas. Sling Media announced their new version of their SlingPlayer software for the iPhone. SlingPlayer Mobile allows you to watch and control your TV and DVR programming from home via the SlingBox. This iPhone application will be available in the App Store in the 1Q for ... continued »

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Weightbot helps you keep your New Year’s Resolution

Posted on 02 January 2009 by

The iPhone gets yet another weight management applications and just in time for all those who made a new years resolution to get fit. This very simple, sleek looking application is designed to track your weight over an extended period of time and give users a real grasp of what is going on with their weight. One of the first things ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 52 2008

Posted on 28 December 2008 by

The iPhone Dev Team recently streamed a live video demonstrating an unlock of the iPhone 3G. They chose to stream the video so that no questions to the authenticity would arise. Before demonstrating yellowsn0w, a member of the iPhone Dev Team by the name of MuscleNerd streamed a video explaining that the notch cut out of his SIM card was ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 51 2008

Posted on 21 December 2008 by

Those of you in Taiwan who went out and got the iPhone 3G the other day, you may have just picked up an unlocked iPhone 3G. Initial reports stated that these iPhone 3Gs would be SIM locked to Chunghwa Telecom, but it appears that a firmware issue left users able to use whichever SIM they choose. Walmart has jumped on the ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 50 2008

Posted on 14 December 2008 by

This week we were not surprised to learn that the rumors of a 4GB version of the iPhone coming to Walmart for $99 were untrue. Walmart is indeed getting the iPhone in the 8GB and 16GB versions. They will discount the iPhone a whole $2 for those willing to pick up one while shopping. These prices of course are subject ... continued »

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Truphone has newly added inbound calling

Posted on 10 December 2008 by

Today Truphone added the Truphone Anywhere functionality to their iPhone application, enabling users to make international calls for as little as £0.03/$0.06 per minute even when not connected to the internet. Truphone also added inbound calling on the iPhone for the first time. Truphone currently works in 33 countries around the world to save iPhone users money on international calling when ... continued »

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