Archive for November, 2009

Big Surprise: Apple Rejects iDroid App

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

I’m not sure what other outcome iPhone developer Swavvy Apps (Beer Pong) was expecting, but it appears that Apple has rejected their iDroid app. According to TechCrunch, the app didn’t do much other than display the Droid’s glowing red eye and show off a few marketing bullet points. It’s unclear if this app was commissioned by

Brain Exercise With Dr. Kawashima App Review

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

If you feel that hours of TV, a mindless job, nagging family members, and the countless other stresses of life are diminishing your brain cells then you need to check out the Brain Exercise With Dr. Kawashima app for your iPhone or iTouch. Although the name implies that your brain will be worked over until

Apple Job Listing Hints At Revamped Maps Application, Less Reliance on Google

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

A job listing for an iPhone Software Engineer has popped up on Apple’s site, and it’s interesting for quite a few reasons. For one, it’s very specific that this particular position will be aimed at the iPhone/iPod Touch Maps application, which is a bit unusual for an Apple job listing. Take this excerpt: The iPhone has

Apple Testing Next Gen iPhone in San Francisco

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

This isn’t so much news as it is something that should be totally expected. MacRumors is reporting that iPhone developer Pandev, creators of iBART, have found records of an unreleased iPhone in their app’s records. The model in question is “iPhone 3,1″, which we saw references to back in August. This is the first time

MapQuest 4 Mobile Review: Make the Most of Maps

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

When it comes to map and directional apps, there is a whole host of different applications to choose from. However,  one of the most recognizable names in navigation is MapQuest. Personally, I turn to MapQuest every time I need directions or a map. It’s quick, easy, and has a bunch of helpful features. Well now

ESPN Radio Comes to the iPhone

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Many sports fans enjoy listening to sports radio, but what are they supposed to do when they are not in their car or by their stereo at home? ESPN has just launched their latest application for the iPhone and it is available for download in the app store for only $2.99. ESPN radio has quickly taken

Let’s Golf Game Review: Hit the Greens

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Now you can hit the greens without ever leaving home. Let’s be honest, sometimes golf can be plain miserable. Maybe your game is bogged down by bad weather. Maybe there’s a group of impatient hooligans behind you who yell every time you swing. Or maybe a round of golf is just too expensive. Well luckily,

Improve Your Golf Game with Golfshot: Golf GPS App for the iPhone

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Every golfer on the planet is susceptible to buying gadgets that will help them improve their game. Unfortunately, most of them end up in the closet with all of the rest of the scams that do nothing more than make us look like fools out on the course. Well the iPhone has an app that

This Week’s App Store Updates, Complete with Black Friday Sale Items – 27th November

Friday, November 27th, 2009

This being Black Friday, there are plenty of bargains to be found inside the iTunes store, along with a collection of interesting new titles too.  Here’s a bumper look at what you will find in the App Store this week: iFarm. From seemingly nowhere, this innocent little game has shot to the top of the iTunes charts! 

MyPaint2 App Review: Paint Your World

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Have you ever been so bored on your computer that you start to doodle random drawings in Paint? Then you start to realize that Paint can be a wonderful artists tool that can be used to make awe-inspiring paintings? No? Well believe it or not Paint can be responsible for beautiful works of art. Well