We started the week here at iPhone Buzz discussing all things having to do with the reception issues the iPhone 3G has been experiencing. Steve Jobs admitted that about 2% of iPhone 3G users have experienced the connection issues. An angry customer even sued Apple over the reception issues. Shortly thereafter, the iPhone 2.0.2 update was released with hopes to provide ... continued »

If you're a fan of Tetris, there's an iPhone app you should download that provides a very similar experience for free. It's called Tris and it's currently ranked in the Top 25 Free apps on the iTunes App Store. Tris is very much like Tetris. The object of the game is to make a solid row of blocks. Once you do ... continued »

I think I've finally found it: the ultimate free app that offers simple gameplay combined with addictive mechanics. I'm talking about PapiJump and if you haven't gotten it already, download it from the App Store right this second! Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating a tad but that's not to say this app isn't crazy fun. The idea is simple enough. To play, ... continued »

I've been having trouble finding new free games to try lately, so when I came across Cubicman Lite, I was pretty excited. And rightfully so. This game offers multiple modes of play plus vivid graphics and sound. The object of the game is to roll a block across a board so that once you stand it upright, it will roll into ... continued »

I have to say something before I begin this review. I am terrible at crossword puzzles. There. Now that's out in the open, I can proceed with my review of the free app, Cross Light, which brings the thrill of pen to paper crossword working to your iPhone. Even though crossword puzzles are difficult for me, I still enjoy doing ... continued »

Snake is a classic arcade game, but I remember it most on my old Nokia 6150. I was rocking that phone at the end of the millennium and my absolute favorite feature was the Snake game. And now, I can relive that joy through Tilt Snake for the iPhone. The game is exactly the same as I remember, except it runs ... continued »

While wading through the App Store, I'm always on the hunt for something new or a little bit different. I've played many reflex games before, especially those simple ones that make you click when the screen color changes. The faster you click, the better your reflexes. Well, that's precisely what Touch Reflex is, just with touch. I mean, it's all right ... continued »

I downloaded this free app out of curiosity. I was taking a gander at the Health & Fitness category in the App Store and saw 2Fat. I thought it would be a weight loss manager or something of that sort and might be suitable to review for iPhoneBuzz, but when I downloaded it, I was sorely disappointed. Okay, so this app ... continued »

I’ve found another one. Yes, I’m talking about a free app that is sure to steal away much of my free time. It’s called Cubes Lite and this one is so fun and surprisingly difficult that I can’t put down my iPhone. The object of this game is to match up as many cubes as you can of the same color ... continued »

Asteroids is one of those games that's been around since the beginning of time, or at least since before I was born. The concept is simple, you point your space ship at an asteroid, and shoot it. You can also move around to avoid getting hit, and the larger chunks of space rock break into smaller bits. Well, Comet Cowboy ... continued »

If you are into literature and the classics, the free Shakespeare app might be just right for you. Developed by Readdle, this app uses the online resource PlayShakespeare.com to pull the bard's works right onto your iPhone. Pretty neat, huh? So this app is pretty much exactly what it sounds like--a convenient way to access Shakespeare's works on the go. ... continued »

Remember back in school when you'd fold up a piece of paper to look like a football and then take turns "kicking" it with a flick of your fingers between poised hand goal posts? Yeah, it was a fun way to pass the time (and annoy the teachers) but now Jirbo has brought the classic pastime to the iPhone.  There is ... continued »