Archive for June, 2010

Does your iPhone 4 have signal issues? [Poll]

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

iPhone 4’s launch has been marred by signal issues, and many early adopters have noticed that their iPhone 4 drops calls when held in a certain way. We want to know, is your brand new iPhone suffering from these signal drop issues? Answer below.

Apple introduces dedicated Face Time support/testing service

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

If you’re having trouble using Face Time or just want to give it a test run, then you may want to check out Apple’s new dedicated Face Time support service. To use the test service, simply call 1-888-FACETIME (188832238463) and speak with an Apple representative live over Face Time about anything and everything relating to what

Some iPhones shipping with reversed volume buttons

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Up until now I thought Apple had pretty stringent policies regarding quality control for their overseas factories, but now that a bunch of iPhones are rolling off the assembly line with reversed volume buttons, I’m beginning to doubt that. I understand that Apple is cranking out hundreds of thousands of these devices each week, but

Ten iPhone 4/iOS 4 Enhanced Apps

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Eager to get some iOS 4 or iPhone 4 specific applications?  Here are ten to get you started: NCAA Football by EA Sports. Designed for the iPhone 4, this is labeled as an HD application as it makes use of the iPhone 4’s Retina Display to provide super high-resolution graphics.  Play through the championship on your own,

Kart Toons Racing a Wreck

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Kart Toons Racing is is akin to Crash Bandikoot Nitro Kart or Mario Kart, but unfortunately suffers from bad controls, poor graphics and overall mediocre gameplay. To play you choose one of four cartoon characters; Bomber Cat, Lola, Igor, or Spike to participate in a series of races. Each of the characters has a distinct car with varying speed, acceleration, grip and weight. While the specs for each racer were different it was hard to tell them apart when giving each of them a try. After choosing a character it is then off to the track, which begins at the Sun Cup. There are five additional cups that must be unlocked in order to race in them. Your racer and your opponents hit the race track, which is a pretty minimalistic design with a few outlying graphics near the road. The steering is mostly responsive, but it is easy to over-steer and go careening into trees or other objects. If you find the tilt controls too difficult, the options menu allows for controlling the car by tapping on-screen instead, (…) Read the rest of Kart Toons Racing a Wreck All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Kart Toons Racing a Wreck | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

On the iPhone 4 signal drop complaints: you may just need to hold your phone another way

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Its become pretty clear that there are signal drop issues on the iPhone 4. Granted the amount of complaints are probably very low as compared to how many iPhone 4’s were sold, but they still seem valid nonetheless. And on that subject, it seems that Steve Jobs has decided to answer a few more customer emails.

This Week’s App Store Updates – 25th June 2010

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Browsing the App Store this weekend?  Here are fourteen new or updated apps for the iPhone and iPad worth taking a closer look at if you are: Bing. Microsoft’s official Bing app has

All-In Pedometer a Great Fitness Aide

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

All-In Pedometer is a fairly comprehensive exercise app that is a great companion for keeping track of workout statistics. The pedometer functions really well and gives a pretty accurate readout when it is placed in a pocket. The best feature is that the screen can be locked from within All-In Pedometer so you don’t have to worry about your pocket closing the app or dialing a friend. Unfortunately unlocking the screen is not as smooth as the main iPhone screen – it takes a delicate touch to slide the bar open. The meter menu contains the ongoing count of steps with distance, calories burned, time and speed information. You can even set a specific goal just for one workout. Another ambitious feature is the inclusion of music playing right from within All-In Pedometer. You can import songs and create playlists to listen to while working out. However, the playlists do not yet make use of iOS4’s multitasking capabilities; when the app is closed the music stops. An inclusion of multitasking would allow for more flexibility to work in other apps while keeping track of steps. If the pedometer does not seem to be accurately measure your steps then try the calibration feature which allows for adjusting the sensitivity. While the pedometer dominates the feature set, there are plenty of other options that make All-In Pedometer ideal for managing one’s workout regimen and goal setting. For example the “Body” tab can be used for tracking changes to the chest, waist, hips, and weight. These statistics can all be tracked over time. The history tab brings up data about the past workouts. The app also includes some pretty comprehensive weight loss advice, workout tips and a user manual for dissecting all of All-In Pedometer’s features. There is a sharing feature spread throughout All-In Pedometer so it is easy to send out accomplishments through Twitter, Facebook or by email. With all the features you may find yourself wanting to share with friends how ripped you have become. All-In Pedometer is a comprehensive exercise app that is a great companion for tracking workout statistics. The pedometer functions really well and gives a pretty accurate readout when it is placed in a pocket. The best feature is that the screen can be locked from within All-In Pedometer so you don’t have to worry about your pocket closing the app or dialing a friend. Unfortunately unlocking the screen is not as smooth as the main iPhone screen – it takes a delicate touch to slide the bar open. The meter menu contains the ongoing count of steps with distance, calories burned, time and speed information. You can even set a specific goal just for one workout. Another ambitious feature is the inclusion of music playing right from within All-In Pedometer. (…) Read the rest of All-In Pedometer a Great Fitness Aide All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | All-In Pedometer a Great Fitness Aide | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

Retro styled iPhone carrying case that doubles as a stand

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Children of the 80’s will likely remember cassette tapes, and for some the sight will remind them of their youth. And this latest iPhone carrying case may give you some of that nostalgia back — its the Retro Cassette Cover for iPhone. Just like the name implies, its a cassette styled carrying case for the

Conde Nast Continue to Embrace iPad – Two New Apps Coming Soon

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Magazine published Conde Nast has announced that it will be bringing The New Yorker magazine to the iPad, along with a revival of Gourmet magazine, which ceased publication last year.  These will join the iPad version of Wired magazine which successfully launched soon after the iPad went on sale, selling 90,000 editions since then. The New