Archive for February, 2011

Angry Birds Seasons Update Coming March 17th

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Speaking at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Rovio Mobile’s Peter Vesterbacka has confirmed when we’ll be seeing the next update to Angry Birds Seasons and what the theme will be. It’s set for release on the 17th March and will be St. Patrick’s Day themed.  It will replace the current Valentine’s Day theme, which

iPad 2 Rumor Roundup!

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Apple’s March 2nd event is almost certainly for the next generation iPad, at this point known as the iPad 2 amongst the media, however as with the vast majority of new Apple products prior to their launch, we don’t know any solid details about it. We’ve already talked about what would make this second generation iPad

The Daily Cheekily Extends Freebie Period, Again

Monday, February 28th, 2011

The Daily’s free trial period expired on the 23rd February, greeting those users enjoying their free morning read with a message that they would have to cough up either $0.99 for a week or $39.99 for a year if they wanted to continue.  No problem there, everyone new this would be happening, and the app

Monday iPhone Videos: iPhones in the Future, the Google/Apple Wars and iPhones in Fish Tanks

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Welcome to another collection of iPhone and iPad related videos that have recently appeared on the Internet. We were sent details of the first two videos this morning, and having watched them there was no doubt they fitted exactly with what I want Monday Videos to become – a showcase of videos, either shot on or

Speedball 2 Evolution Out Now for iPhone and iPad

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Being huge fans of retro games, but especially those which originated on the Amiga, we’ve been particularly looking forward to Speedball 2 Evolution, the iOS remake of the exciting, violent sports games Speedball/Speedball 2.  The news that the Bitmap Brothers were actively involved with this mobile version made us want it even more. However, despite a

Friday Favorites: The Top Apps for Number Nerds and Finance Geeks

Friday, February 25th, 2011

It’s no secret that nerds of all varieties have a safe haven in the iTunes App Store. While much attention has been given to the glamorous nerd kingdoms of comic books and science fiction, the more practical skill set of knowing how to manipulate figures, make wise investment choices, and plot coordinates on a chart has not yet had its day in the sun. For that reason, here are a bunch of great apps that will appeal to number nerds and finance geeks. Read the rest of Friday Favorites: The Top Apps for Number Nerds and Finance Geeks AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

NightFlight iPhone App Review – iPhone vs. The Flying Saucers

Friday, February 25th, 2011

If you’re looking for a vertical shoot ‘em up on the iPhone that’s not ‘bullet hell’ themed or an arcade conversion, finding a playable, attractive and original title isn’t the easiest of tasks.  If you’re stuck for such a game this weekend, then take a look at NightFlight, a simple to play, but tough to

Abble Dabble is a Letter Tile Game with a Twist

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Logophiles, Scrabble fans, and anyone who enjoys a good word game should definitely check out Coresoft’s Abble Dabble . Raising the word game bar, Abble Dabble presents an array of settings and features that breathes new life into the characteristic letter tile game, while still retaining the familiarity of a classic. Abble Dabble gives players numerous features to keep games fresh and user-friendly. Real time spell check ensures you are making a valid word, while the word lookup feature generates valid two-letter words from current letter tiles and lets you check the spelling of any potential words. Abble Dabble also features rotating bonus tiles to keep the game interesting, a real time chat option, and allows for users to play with both random opponents or up to three friends. There is also a Sandbox mode to play alone, challenging yourself to make higher scoring words. Read the rest of Abble Dabble is a Letter Tile Game with a Twist AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

LifeProof Your iPhone 4

Friday, February 25th, 2011

A new iPhone 4 case made its debut at the LAUNCH conference yesterday, and it’s another entry into the super-tough iPhone case market.  Named the LifeProof, this one promises to keep your phone safe from harm in pretty much any situation short of a full-blown shootout. Here’s what it does: the case is sealed to protect

Speedball 2 Evolution Delayed Until 25th February

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Anyone searching the App Store for Vivid Games’ Speedball 2 Evolution iPhone game, supposedly set for release on the 24th February, has probably noticed it can’t be found.  Despite the release date being made public and no official word from Vivid themselves, TouchGen has tweeted that the game has been delayed until tomorrow. A day here