Archive for May, 2010

Skype Updated For 3G Calls, But With a Catch

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Skype haven’t made much of a song and dance about updating their iPhone client to version 2.0, even though it now includes the ability to make VoIP calls over a 3G connection.  Why?  Because it may not be free forever. First though, the good stuff.  Besides Skype’s new ability to make 3G VoIP calls, the update

Number Sense App Review – Making Maths Fun

Monday, May 31st, 2010

I should have listened to that old adage – never work with children or animals.  But, when faced with the task of reviewing an app aimed at the under sixes – and not being under six myself – it seemed sensible to enlist the help of someone who was.  A suitable test child was located,

Are You Sitting Comfortably? Then vBookz Will Begin

Monday, May 31st, 2010

If you love audiobooks, then having a library of 30,000 to choose from probably sounds like something you would be interested in.  If you’re the proud owner of an iPad, then such a thing is now available in the form of vBookz, an application which contains said number of books, all waiting to be read

Return of the Rumor: Bing to join Google as search option in iPhone OS 4

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

I feel as though we have heard this before, but once again there are rumors that Bing will be joining/replacing Google as the default search option on the iPhone. According to the details which are coming courtesy of TechCrunch, who are citing a “reliable source.” “Microsoft Bing will replace Google in the next version of

Tips and Tricks for Extending the iPad Battery Life

Friday, May 28th, 2010

There Oughtta be a Law. The iPad is the newest darling of our erstwhile representatives in Washington, according to Politico.com . An iPad battery gets you 10 hours of continual use, according to Apple. So, we think the time has come for the filibuster-proof iPad. Only Disconnect Like other wireless devices, your iPad churns through battery time when it’s accessing network services. Many battery-extending tips have to do with using network services when you need them and when you choose them, not in the background when the iPad’s factory settings say you want them: Disable Bluetooth. Bluetooth gets the iPad in touch with peripherals like wireless keyboards and headphones. If you know you’ll be away from an electrical outlet for a long time, put up with the virtual keyboard, and save the battery life. Disable 3G/WiFi. Turn it back on when you go online. Churning away offline on a spreadsheet or a word processing document, or just playing a game locally? Ditch the grid and save the battery. (…) Read the rest of Tips and Tricks for Extending the iPad Battery Life All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Tips and Tricks for Extending the iPad Battery Life | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

This Week’s App Store Updates – 28th May 2010

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Browsing the App Store this weekend?  Here are eleven new or updated apps for the iPhone and iPad worth taking a closer look at if you are: TripAdvisor. An update to the popular travel website’s iPhone app has seen

The business suit — with an inside pocket for an iPad

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Personally I cannot think of anything worse than having a 1.5 (or 1.6 for 3G) pound iPad dangling around in the inside pocket of my jacket. Well, maybe there is, having that inside pocket be in a suit. I guess thats why I am a blogger, work from home and rarely wear anything other than

Its the International iPad release day [Reminder Post]

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Just in case anyone managed to let this slip out of their memory, today is the day that the iPad will so on sale Internationally. That means those located in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK will be able to head in to their local Apple Store and pick up

3D Pool Game for iPhone and iPod by EivaaGames

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

EivaaGames published a new exciting game “ 3D Pool Game ” for iPhone and iPod. 3D Pool Game for iPhone and iPod has Three Different Modes. 1. Time Trial Mode 2. Matrix Mode 3. Two Player 15 Ball Mode Submit your score with Open Feint to Facebook and Twitter. Also to Open Feint leaderboard. App Store Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-pool-game/id369606110?mt=8 Official Page Link: 3D Pool Game Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvCf3U5-Bw0 Screen Shots Details: Play Billiards in a different style; Time Trial, Matrix Mode and 2 Player 15 Ball Mode. In Time Trial you have a time limit of 4 minutes, in which you have to pot balls as fast as you can to achieve more score. When you pot more than one ball back to back, your multiplier will increase and which will boost your score and time. In Matrix Mode, when you pot a ball your score will be multiplied by the difference of your previous and current ball number if the current is more than the previous; but if the current is less, then your score is divided by the current ball number. So be careful. In 2 Player 15 Ball Mode you can compete against your friend. EivaaGames

Free App Alert: – 2360: Battle for Cydonia

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Action adventure game 2360: Battle for Cydonia is available as a free download today only, so if you’re interested in this top-down shooter, then grab it now!  It has 21 levels to battle through with plenty of weapon and armour upgrades to help out along the way, plus three difficulty settings. Also worth considering while you’re