GameLoft Exclusively Dealing Through Amazon Appstore

Mobile platforms for devices like smartphones and tablets are quickly becoming premiere gaming stages with many different software developers already having signed on board. Apple’s iOS App Store is currently the reigning champ when it comes to number of games offered but competitors like Google’s Android are quickly catching up. While Android has its own [...]

Next major update of Real Racing 2 HD brings 1080p output to HDTV

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALKm0Leuc7c Real Racing 2 HD has updated when iPad 2 is released. It provides better graphics experience for iPad 2 users. In the next major update, it could be something more. Real Racing 2 HD would provide 1080p HD video output to TV and supports dual-screen racing. No black borders, no scaling and it runs [...]

News: iLounge Weekly arriving Monday, last weekend for giveaways

The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes Monday morning. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form…

The Official Twitter Client For iOS Becomes iPad 2 Friendly

Just in time for the first international launch of the iPad 2, Twitter has released a small iPad 2-focused update.
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Make Magic With Max and His Magic Marker HD Finally On iOS

Max and The Magic Marker (available separately for iPhone and iPad), is one of the most innovative new games of 2011. It's part platformer, part puzzler, and magical fun for all ages. It's also the best console port since World Of Goo.
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Miniot iPad 2 Case Combines Wood with Smartcover

Apple’s iPad 2 is currently one of the most highly sought tablets currently on the market beating out competitors like the Motorola XOOM by a hefty margin. Unfortunately, folks looking to get their hands on an iPad 2 and have yet to do so may be disappointed to find that just about every retailer carrying [...]

Make a DIY Infrared Trigger to Control Your DSLR with Your iPhone [Video]

We've looked at a few ways to take wireless photos with your iPhone and DSLR camera , but Matthew over at The iPhone Guru put together a different method that uses an infrared transmitter instead of Wi-Fi, removing a lot of the annoyances that come with the other options. More »

Popular Apps And Games On Sale To Celebrate iPad 2 Launch In 25 Additional Countries

Today 25 additional countries get to experience the excitement that is iPad 2 launch day, and to celebrate this wonderfully geeky day, a handful of app developers and publishers have slashed the prices on some of their best iPad titles for a limited time.
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The Week in iPad Accessories: Viewing stands and sound equipment

If you've already got your iPad 2 in hand, you're probably looking for new ways to look at it, listen to it, or keep it powered up. Here's a look at some of the latest products for making your new tablet all it can be.

The iPhone 4 Fits Exactly Inside the MacBook Air's Lid Dent [Factoid]

A Swedish designer by the name of Mattias Östergren has a very keen eye, noticing that the iPhone 4 locks exactly with the shape of the MacBook air. Coincidence? Feature? Conspiracy? Cool? Hot? Pretty? Neat! [ Unvisual Design via mappeal ] More »

Real Racing 2 HD update might just make you get an AV adapter for your iPad 2

Apple's demonstrations may not have exactly made its Digital AV Adapter seem like a must-have accessory for the iPad 2, but the folks from Firemint may well change your mind with their upcoming update for Real Racing 2 HD . Not only will it let you output full 1080p video instead of just mirroring the iPad 2's display (and aspect ratio) on your TV, but it will even let you use your iPad 2 as a secondary display -- in this case, to display a map of the track. Unfortunately, there's no word on a…

Crowds descend on London stores for iPad 2's UK launch

Macworld UK reports from the London launch of the iPad 2.

News: ITC: Apple did not infringe on Nokia patents

A U.S. trade panel today ruled that Apple did not violate any of five Nokia patents. Reuters reports that the patents were for electronic devices, including mobile phones, portable music players, and computers. Judge James Gildea of the International Trade Commission said in his initial determination that Apple did not violate the Nokia patents; the next will be for the commission as a whole to either uphold or throw out Gildea’s decision. The…

News: Apple exec Schiller suggests no keyboard dock for iPad 2

In reply to a customer email, Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller has suggested that Apple won’t be making a Keyboard Dock for the iPad 2. 9to5Mac reports that the customer’s email read, “From what I’ve heard, the Apple keyboard dock is not made for the iPad 2. Is there an iPad 2 version that I can’t find on your online store – or is it coming soon?” While Schiller did not directly…

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Article: Ask iLounge 3-25-11

This week's Ask iLounge topics: Apple TV not showing Descriptions, Using a U.S. iPad 2 in other countries, Transferring iPod music to iPad 2, Audiobooks on iPod touch, Using an iPad on Windows

iOS 4.3.1 is here: we hope the hackers still have the ways to jailbreak it

As expected, Apple has officially released the new iOS 4.3.1 today. It has fixed the graphics glitch on iPod Touch 4th generation and resolved several bugs. Sadly, it has also disabled the hole for jailbreak. We are hoping the hackers still find the ways to jailbreak the iOS 4.3.1. If you don’t care about jailbreak, [...]

Apple Charting New Future for iOS Maps — Without Google?

Like breadcrumbs, a series of acquisitions, job postings, and service changes lead to the conclusion that a major change in maps on iOS is coming. The latest clue is a strongly-worded job posting that indicates "radical" improvements are in the cards for maps on iOS devices.

Easter Magic Without The Broken Eggs: Paint Easter Egg HD

There are a slew of Easter egg decorating apps available now. Can Paint Easter Egg HD stand out in the crowd? I think so, what about you?
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SuperTooth Releases More Powerful Hand-Free Bluetooth Speakerphone

By now, seems to be pretty well accepted that texting while driving is even more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. SuperTooth, a French company behind a variety of Bluetooth gadgets, released a version of their hands-free Bluetooth speakerphone earlier this week at the CTIA mobile conference in Florida. The SuperTooth HD is a more powerful [...]

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Mission Europa coms to iOS

There is a strikingly good amount of both RPG and FPS games available for the iOS platform now, and this one, Mission: Europa is one of them. Mission: Europa is a combination of RPG and FPS with the old premise of a space base that has lost contact and…well, the problem is never a busted [...]

Shadow Era does what Magic: the Gathering has not — comes to iOS

For years I have wondered why Magic: The Gathering (MTG), the popular collectible card game, has not yet made its way to the iPhone. After all, it should be a lot of fun to build digital decks of monsters and spells and fight against friends over 3G or wi-fi, thereby removing the hassle of “having to [...]

All Of PopCap’s iOS Games Are On Sale This Weekend, Proceeds To Go To Japan Relief Efforts

Following in the footsteps of quite a few other charitable app developers, PopCap has decided to slash the prices on all of their iOS games this weekend and donate the proceeds to the International Red Cross to aid in their ongoing relief efforts in Japan.
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Red Bull Augmented Racing game lets you build tracks with Red Bull cans

Sure, it may all just be an elaborate scheme to get you to buy more Red Bull, but it is a fairly ingenious scheme. In addition to a plethora of in-game advertising, the new Red Bull racing game for iOS devices also has an augmented reality component that lets you build tracks simply by lining up actual cans of Red Bull on the floor -- at least twelve of them for a complete track, and only Red Bull will do, apparently. Not surprisingly, the game itself is free, and you can grab it in the App Store right now…

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Hands on with the Luxe Lean iPad Skin

I have reviewed some iFrogz products in the past, like the Psychedelic iPhone cases and the other iPhone 4 cases. I thought I would take some time to review the iPad Luxe Lean, and I would have to say that it provides minimal protection. Yeah, I can’t say that this is one of those really [...]

Booooly! Was A Hit In 2010. Can Booooly! HD Bring It In 2011?

Booooly! was a major newcomer to the match-three puzzle genre last year. But, in 2011, is Booooly! HD in 2011 a premium puzzler? You be the judge.
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Angry Birds iPad 2 Cases Are Coming Soon

Angry Birds iPad 2 cases, manufactured by GEAR4, will soon be available to purchase for $49.99 each. Three different designs will be available, and you can preview them on GEAR4's website.
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Did Apple make a mistake with free apps?

Manton has an interesting post up where he theorizes that a lot of the problems we’ve seen in the App Store, from the across the board 30% revenue cut Apple requires for paid apps, to in-app purchases, to iAds, and now subscriptions can all be traced back to Apple’s decision to host free apps for [...] Did Apple make a mistake with free apps? is a story by TiPb . This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store . TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog

iPhone 5 May Include NFC Technology For Mobile Payments And Remote Computing

According to The Independent, Apple won’t include NFC Technology for mobile payments in iPhone 5 but is apparently working on it to bring the technology to iOS devices next year, which meant that it will be introduced in iPhone 6. But Forbes insists that iPhone 5 will come with built-in NFC chips. Forbes claims: An [...]

Google TV Remote: Available For iOS Devices Now

Apple has recently approved Google TV Remote. The free application is now available to download for your iPhone or iPod touch.
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Hands on with the Pelican i1015 iPhone Case

We have reported on Pelican products before, like the 1495 laptop case and the 7060 flashlight. I recently had a chance to try out the i1015 Micro Case, and it is not just an iPhone case, but one that offers quite a bit of protection. The i1015 is a hard plastic case that seals in [...]

Confession: I hate my Apple earbuds

I’ve come to a realization: I hate my Apple earbuds. They’re more like a medieval torture contraption for my ears than a comfortable manner in which to listen to music. Apple has Jonathan Ive and some of the most sought after designers in the world on staff, taking chunks of glass and metal and molding [...] Confession: I hate my Apple earbuds is a story by TiPb . This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store . TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog

iOS Apps Gone Free: Dark Nebula – Episode Two, Typing Maniac, Just Pong, And More

Today's AGF list includes a labyrinth game on steroids, a game that will put your typing skills to the test, a refined version of Pong for iPad, and much more.
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Sucker Punch Mech Gunner: Welcome To No Man’s Land

Sucker Punch Mech Gunner is a new iPhone game that is currently available for free in the App Store. The game lets users take control of a "customizable Mech" (a futuristic fighting machine) and is based on the upcoming film, "Sucker Punch."
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Get an Apple iPod Touch, Shuffle, or Nano with the purchase of Able Planet headphones

I don’t usually spend a lot of time writing about headphones here on this blog, as I usually spend time on cybertheater doing that. I’ve recently had a chance to review their Sound Clarity headphones, and you can read about it there. Right now, Able Planet is offering a deal on its headphones that allow [...]

Nursery Rhymes With StoryTime: Read To Your Child From Anywhere In The World

Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime is a new, universal iOS application that allows users to read to their child from anywhere in the world. The app is currently available to download for $3.99.
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Burn The Rope HD: Flamin’ Fun On Your iPad, For $4.99

Burn the Rope HD is now available to download in the App Store for $4.99. The new application allows users to enjoy the popular iPhone game, Burn the Rope, in high definition on their iPad.
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App Store Scammers: Flash Video Guide, Developed By PLD Soft

In this new series, we're going to be looking into apps which appear to be "scams," naming and shaming the developer so our readers don't waste valuable cash on fraudulent apps. Today, we're looking at Flash Video Guide.
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Spro Is A Great iPhone Guide For Coffee Nerds And Newbies Alike

Are you a coffee nerd or someone that is beginning to enter the world of espresso-based drinks? Then Spro could be for you! It's a stylish guide about a variety of espresso-based drinks and even provides step-by-step diagrams and directions to prepare your own. Interested? Read on to find out more!
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The Week in iPad Cases: The iPad 2 has landed

The iPad 2 is here, and so is a veritable smorgasbord of cases, which we've rounded up for your reading pleasure.

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Now On Your iDevice: 64th Street – A Detective Story

The classic game, 64th Street - A Detective Story, is really much less of a detective story and a lot more of a classic fighting game. With simple arcade controls and an infinite supply of enemies, you're sure to enjoy this Super Nintendo title on your iDevice.
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Jon Bon Jovi accuses Steve Jobs of putting a shot through the heart of music

Steve Jobs, according to musical legend Jon Bon Jovi, is "personally responsible for killing the music business." This strident (and economically false ) accusation comes from an interview he conducted with Britain's Sunday Times , where he candidly sets out his dismay at this century's move away from music distribution on physical media and toward ubiquitous download portals . Bon Jovi's nostalgia shines through in his detailed account of the "magical" experience of picking…

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Smuggle Truck Game Adds Legal Immigration Version

Responding to critics, Smuggle Truck, the game about illegal immigration has added a legal mode. The game still hasn’t been approved for iTunes yet, but if and when it is in April, you’ll be able to access Legal Immigration mode via the game’s main menu. How do you play? Well, you don’t. Not really. You [...]

Springtomize: Jailbreak App Allows Users To Customize Almost All Aspects Of The iPhone

Student and iOS Developer, Filippo Bigarella has recently released a jailbreak app called Springtomize, which appears to be a collection of all the customization tweaks available for a jailbroken iPhone. It allows you to customize your iPhone’s SpringBoard, look of the icons, folders, status bar, the lockscreen, customize various animations and lots more. Here is [...]

How to Enable New iPad 2 Multitouch Gestures for $5

Leading up to the official release of iOS 4.3 alongside the iPad 2 there was quite a bit of buzz circulating over the new multitouch gestures that Apple had planned to build into the device. These new gestures allowed beta testers to switch apps without using the home button and more. Unfortunately, now that iOS [...]

Select Apple Stores Opening Early Tuesday for iPad 2 Sales

Apple’s iPad 2 has, just like every other Apple product, managed to sell like hot cakes. Just recently going on sale March 11th, the highly sought after tablet has already sold out across the board with many retailers scrambling to restock. Even those looking to order the device off Apple’s online store will be disappointed to know that the [...]

AT&T Offers Free Month Of iPad 2 Data For A Limited Time

Still haven’t bought your iPad 2 yet and wondering which flavor of 3G to get: AT&T or Verizon? Ma Bell’s now sweetening the pot if you’re willing to sign up with them. According to a mailing AT&T is sending around, they’re offering a free month of iPad data for a limited time, with no commitment [...]

Apple sees “Amazing Demand” for iPad 2

Apple appears to have another hit on their hands with the release of iPad 2 according Apple and analysts with J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank.
Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller revealed today:
“Demand for the next generation iPad 2 has been amazing. We are working hard to get iPad 2 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible.”
Two analysts also believe that iPad 2 will be an unequivocal hit, albeit for different reasons.
Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore wrote ...

Remains of the Day: Zune out

Microsoft's much-abused media player rides into the sunset, the iPad 2 goes under the knife (with its little cover, too!), and one rocker says Steve Jobs gave the music industry a bad name.

Lab Report: iPad 2 battery life tests and GarageBand speed

In our battery tests, the iPad 2 showed a slight improvement over the battery life of the original iPad. And the mobile version of GarageBand runs faster on the new tablet as well.

Donate Your Old iPad And Make Someone Smile

Don’t let your original iPad collect dust now that you’ve purchased an iPad 2. Instead, donate the first-generation iDevice to a charity and make someone’s life richer.
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How To Correct Common Typos Automagically [100 Tips #50]

In the System Preferences application, you’ll see an icon called “Language and Text”. If you open this, and select the Text tab, you’ll see a list titled “Symbol and Text Substitution”, which provides some useful text shortcuts. You can use these to auto-correct common typos as you make them, or to replace short text mnemonics [...]

iPhone hacker hijacks Times Square screens (maybe)

Viral video shows total takeover of iconic New York displays using only an iPhone, transmitter, and balloon, but is it real?
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First Look: Apple's new iPad 2 Smart Cover ships in smart packaging

If you pick out an iPad 2 Smart Cover and decide you don't like the color, it's easy to exchange without destroying the packaging, thanks to a new "frustration free" retail box.

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Witness the Spectacle of the Apple Popup Store [SXSW]

In case you missed it, Apple stole the spotlight this year at SXSW by launching iPad 2 in a temporary popup shop right in the heart of Austin. I had heard that Apple was opening a popup store at a secret location during SXSW, but the location wasn’t a secret for long. Long lines, big [...]

Atomic Web Browser’s Return Is Accompanied By A Significant Update

After a brief disappearance following guideline violations, RichTech's Atomic Web Browser returns to the App Store via an update. Atomic Web Browser v5.5 adds enhancements to autofill, tab management, privacy, search, and more.
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Apple Throws A Little Bone To Magazine Publishers

On the surface, the iPad seems perfectly designed to serve as a magazine or newspaper reader. For the most part, however, publishers haven’t warmed to the tablet device. Apple hopes to change this.
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Time Warner App To Bring Live TV To The iPad

The Associated Press reports that Time Warner, which is the second largest cable company in the US with 12.4 million subscribers, is planning to launch an iPad app that will bring live television to the iPad. The iPad app will allow Time Warner customers to watch 30 cable channels including Comedy Central, MTV, Fox News [...]

The iPad 2 on Video: Smart Covers, Apps in Action and Android

The iPad 2 is here, and a couple of us here at GigaOM have had the opportunity to put the new tablet through its paces over the course of the weekend. Check out our thoughts and the iPad doing its thing on video.

iPad 2 Presents: Creative Potential

The release of the iPad 2 on Friday had people lining up around Apple Retailers, salivating over the thought of getting their hands on the latest in tablet technologies. While the device itself is certainly a lot to get excited about (see my earlier post: Good Things Come in Two’s), there are [...]

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