Archive for August, 2009
Rhapsody Submitted to App Store, Can it Pull a Miracle?
Radio streaming on the iPhone has, up until now, been typically free (or low-cost) and without subscription. These apps have also been incredibly basic and limited. It’s a bit difficult for truly innovative new music streaming companies to make it big on the iPhone simply because Apple doesn’t make it easy for them to become [...]
Madden 2010 Details Revealed
Considering the amount of hype going into this game so far, there’s no doubt that millions are drooling over screenshots and details of Madden 2010 for iPhone/iPod Touch released today. We know that the game will be available on the App Store in time for opening day, which happens to be Sept. 10. This means [...]
Thar Be a Pirate Tweets App, Matey
As you can tell by the title, I’m not the best at coming up with the pirate way of saying things. That’s why I’m glad to hear about a new app coming soon to the App Store that allows you to tweet pirate-style. Not only will you be able to convert your tweets into pirate [...]
Konami Announces Krazy Kart Racer, Wire Way
Quite a few announcements have been made at GamesCon in Europe this past week, many of them involving iPhone apps. We just read about Shrek Kart coming in September via Gameloft, so it is a bit interesting to hear that Konami is also coming out with a racer game of their own, in addition to [...]
Shrek Kart is Like Mario Kart for iPhone
Gameloft has announced its latest iPhone game called “Shrek Kart”. Just when hearing the name I knew exactly what it was going to be: a Mario Kart game for the iPhone, only with Shrek characters instead of Mario. Original, I know, but will it be fun nonetheless? Only time will tell. It aims to be [...]
Farm Friends is This Millenium’s “See and Say”
At the end of August we will have another iPhone app for children; this one in particular is called “Farm Friends” and very closely resembles a See and Say toy. According to the press release, Farm Friends is a clever twist on the popular toy. Tap the arrow and the spinner spins, but which animal [...]
Call for Beta Testers: Submit Your Invention Ideas
A new app by the name of iCapture is ready for beta tests and the developers want your help. Bill Meade explains the app on his site: BasicIP Management, Inc. is developing an iPhone application (iCapture which is short for Invention Capture) for capturing invention ideas. The application will implement a very simple invention disclosure [...]
New Boy Scout Handbook Will Come With iPhone App
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have come to realize that times change and so do the needs of the boys in the organization. The Scouts have already begun to embrace new technology such as social networking and websites. As a result, the Centennial version of the scouting handbook will be more internet friendly and [...]
Gameloft to Bring NFL 2010
Watch out Madden, you’ve got some competition on your tail. Gameloft has just announced its upcoming football game for the iPhone and iPod Touch called NFL 2010. Features: real-life game simulation, on-screen controls and full NFL team roster list. Pricing: $4.99 Expected availability: Late August 2009 Update: NFL 2010 is now available on the App [...]
Grooveshark Submitted to App Store, Unsure of Final Verdict
A few months back I wrote about Grooveshark prepping an iPhone app, and we went a long time without hearing any updates. Finally we have heard the pleasant news that Grooveshark’s iPhone app has been submitted to the App Store. Now, this doesn’t mean that Apple will actually approve the app. There are a couple [...]