Archive for July, 2010

Otterbox launches Commuter & Defender Series iPad cases

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

So far there has been no shortage of cases and covers for the iPad. Then again, given the same is true for the iPhone and iPod touch that should come with little surprise. But while its nice to have lots of options it does make for some hard decisions — after all many of these

No Newbies Here — Nubi Do is Top-Notch Task Manager

Monday, July 12th, 2010

The people at Gennubi may indeed be newbies to the development of productivity apps, however with or without any previous App Store releases their debut task manager and to do list app, Nubi Do , is evidence to the contrary. While I was a bit skeptical that an app over five bucks was going to deliver any more than the standard to-do-list fanfare, I was pleasantly surprised by Nubi Do as it delivered an appearance and functionality that demonstrates streamlined attention to detail. I’ve tried dozens of to-do and task management apps, some falling way short of expectation and others coming close to the apex of perfection, but not quite making it. My experience has been that every person’s task management style is an individualized approach to organization and productivity. In other words, what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another. Being a list-lover, having an app to quickly build and organize to-do lists is a must. Nubi Do keeps lists organized in the manner I want to view them, has a handy calendar view (a requirement for a successful time-management app in my opinion) and thanks to their most recent update, allows for syncing to Google docs’ spreadsheets.(…) Read the rest of No Newbies Here — Nubi Do is Top-Notch Task Manager All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | No Newbies Here — Nubi Do is Top-Notch Task Manager | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

Structk Stands up to Hurricanes and Earthquakes, but Not the Average User

Monday, July 12th, 2010

If a 2-dimensial iPhone game were based on building toys like k’nex or even tinker toys, then Structk would be the closest outcome. Essentially, Structk is a physics application that is played out as a game. With two modes to play, Structk lets users build 2-dimensial structures and then test their engineering skills against hurricane or earthquake forces. Structk is different and while imagination and an interest in structural engineering may be required to really enjoy, it is its uniqueness that makes it interesting. You can play an arcade mode with a couple dozen levels available for download and try to meet the level challenges or you can play on your own in free mode. Either way, you can test the structural soundness of your creation against simulated earthquakes and hurricanes.(…) Read the rest of Structk Stands up to Hurricanes and Earthquakes, but Not the Average User All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Structk Stands up to Hurricanes and Earthquakes, but Not the Average User | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

Fring Remove 3G Video-Calling Option

Monday, July 12th, 2010

No sooner had it arrived than Fring take it away again!  The iPhone 4’s forward facing camera gives the option of using Apple’s own FactTime service, but universal communication app Fring announced last week that their most recent update would also provide two-way video calling.  Even better was the news this would be available via

MotionX GPS Drive HD for the iPad

Monday, July 12th, 2010

I have been a pretty big fan of the MotionX GPS app for the iPhone in the past, and it looks like an HD version has recently been released (or maybe has just been discovered by myself). Either way, if its new it requires a mention and if I had missed it then its likely

Geohot hints at iPhone 4 jailbreak, mentions it “won’t happen” from him

Monday, July 12th, 2010

If you have been a fan of jailbreaking, or even paying attention to jailbreak related news — you likely know who Geohot is. After all, he has been around doing great things for those who like to play with their iPhones for quite a while now. That said, the outlook of him releasing something for

Three New FaceTime Ads Arrive

Monday, July 12th, 2010

The first FaceTime TV advert gave us a glimpse at how the iPhone 4’s video-calling feature could fit into our lives.  It looked great too, mainly because it was directed by Sam Mendes, and didn’t follow the structured approach we’ve become used to thanks to the massive amount of ‘there’s an app for that’ examples

iPhonefreak Giveaway: Speck PixelSkin case for the iPhone 4

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Speck dropped another little care package on my door step the other day. Well, technically it was UPS and not Speck themselves, but hey, you know what I mean. But that aside, this means good news for all of you — a giveaway. What we have is a Speck PixelSkin case for the iPhone 4 (in

Apple iPhone 4 catches fire due to faulty USB port

Friday, July 9th, 2010

We all knew the iPhone 4 was hot, but this takes that statement to another meaning of hot — the literal sense. And before anything thinks anything bad about the iPhone 4, and not that I am defending it in any way, but this sort of thing has happened with other phones (and other devices)

Fring update gets approved, now with front camera video calling over 3G

Friday, July 9th, 2010

A new version of Fring has been approved for entry in the App Store. This update brings the app up to version 3.2.0.5, but perhaps most important is what is now possible — two-way video calling using the front camera and a 3G connection. Of course, it should go without saying that using the front