Band Promotes Music Through iPhone Game

New York-based Rock/Rap group Shinobi Ninja has decided not to wait for their tunes to be discovered by those Rock Band and Guitar Hero fans out there. Instead, they’ve made their own retro iPhone beat ’em up. That's an interesting new way of marketing their new music. Might be a ...

The ‘Mass Effect’ Of a Free iPhone Comic From Dark Horse

Since its debut this past Tuesday, "Mass Effect 2" has been clogging trending topics on social networks, forcing gamers to call in sick to work and even gaining the attention of Hollywood with its intense brand of action and sci-fi. But comic fans don't necessarily have to shell out for ...

[Bulkypix] Maestro Green Groove first video on iPhone iPod Touch

You like Music? You like Platforms? You like pink bird-like things? You like the Jungle? You'll love Maestro! Jump in Music - Green Groove Edition! So jump in and enjoy this wonderful feeling of being a virtuoso using solely the tip of your fingers... Everything you do is music, EVERYTHING! Hit the spiders to play some ...

SPECK’S AWARD-WINNING SEETHRU SATIN FOR iPhone 3G AND 3GS AVAILABLE NOW

Highly anticipated before it’s CES 2010 launch, Speck’s SeeThru Satin for iPhone greeted the world with much fanfare, hardly out of the box upon winning iLounge’s coveted “Best in Show” award. “SeeThru Satin’s classy and elegant presentation brings a distinct softness and style to the iPhone,” said Irene Baran, CEO of ...

Rubble Muddle LITE hits iTunes App Store plus new features added to full game

Hot on the heels of iTunes releasing Rubble Muddle last week (see Jan 28th 2010) comes the Rubble Muddle LITE mobile game. Developed for iPhone and iPod touch and published by GlobiGames Ltd, this FREE version gives casual gamers a tantalising preview of a brand new family puzzle arcade ...

SILVER LINING IDEAS KICKS OFF CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH LUCKY DAY

Silver Lining Ideas, Inc. (SLI), a philanthropic mobile applications developer and publisher, today announced that Lucky Day for iPhone™ and iPod® Touch is now available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store. Lucky Day is an entertainment app with an Asian flair, based on the same concept as ...

LiquidScale offers ’spatially aware’ picture resizing

New iPhone app finally brings Soviet-style photographic doctoring within everyone's reach.

Fizz Software Releases Baseball Manager 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Following on from the huge success of Soccer Manager (a Top Ten game in the UK and across Europe). Fizz Software Ltd is delighted to announce that Baseball Manager 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch is now available from the Apple App Store.    At last a Baseball manager simulation for the iPhone and iPod ...

Konami Reveals Billboard Chart-Topping Artists for Innovative

Konami Digital Entertainment today announced the availability of Rhyme Player on the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. Brought to you by the music genre leader, the new interactive title bridges lyrics and beats for music game aficionados, and provides gamers a new way to experience some ...

Claimed Fourth-Generation iPhone Parts Surface Revealing Taller Form Factor

iPhone 3GS on left, claimed fourth-generation iPhone on right
iPhone repair site iResQ has posted photos of what it claims are parts for the fourth-generation iPhone presumably due for launch later this year. Among the most notable fe...

About that “Apple Could Drop iPad Price” Story

The Wall Street Journal today posted a comment from an analyst that Apple will remain “nimble” on iPad pricing and could lower it if demand is less than expected.

Um. Yeah. Okay. Did anyone, especially anyone who ever took Intro to Business 101, ever think anything different? Wait… Apple does.

They launched the iPhone 2G at a premium then cut the price, and then arranged carrier subsidies to further cut the end-user price to really drive demand. They don’t drop price to help low-performing products. They drop price to send good performers into the stratosphere. (And 9to5mac has already heard rumors of carrier-subsidized iPad’s in Europe — can we imagine $50 or $100).

Put the iPhone price drop curve next to the Apple TV price drop curve if you need any further convincing.

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Father of Linux calls Nexus One smartphone ‘a winner’

Google's Nexus One got a big time endorsement over the weekend from Linux kernel developer Linus Torvalds, who praised the Android-based smartphone.

Hutchison offers discounted iPad in Austria

Filed under: Hardware, iPhone

Hutchison Austria is following in the wake of the iPhone and is offering a subsidized iPad to users willing to commit to a 2-year data contract, Engadget reports. When you sign up for a €29.90, 5GB monthly contract, you'll get a €333 markdown on the iPad -- which may or may not be all that much since we still don't know how much an iPad is going to cost overseas. Instead of built-in 3G service, a Huawei i-Mo 3G modem will be provided.

It's not a bad idea, and we're likely to see more carriers jump on this particular bandwagon as the iPad gets closer to release. What I would love to see from carriers is a way to extend existing service for iPhone customers to those who want an iPad plus iPhone. AT&T already gets close to $100 a month from me for basic cell service, plus iPhone data and a text messaging plan. I wouldn't mind paying an additional $5-10 a month for my iPhone contract to cover an iPad as well.

The thought of having to pay another $15 or $30 a month for extra 3G service to an iPad, on top of the charges already being paid for an iPhone, leaves a bitter taste in my mouth and if the decision is made to have an iPad join my family, I'm most likely sticking with Wi-Fi only.

Hutchison offers discounted iPad in Austria originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Consumer Interest in iPad Dwindling?

According to a study by Retrevo of more than 1000 randomly selected individuals, it seems as if the consumers interest in Apple’s iPad has dwindled considerably since it was announced back on January 26th.

“As we like to say, it’s the apps that sell smartphones like the iPhone and it could very well be those same apps that motivate buyers to run down to the Apple Store and get in line to buy a shiny new iPad. Whether this device becomes a big hit is anyone’s guess but based on this study it sure looks doubtful.”

Daring Fireball reminds us all to keep in mind Retrevo’s not so perfect track record so take their latest survey with a heavy grain of salt. With that being said, Retrevo found that 52 percent of participants have heard of Apple’s latest creation, but are not interested in making the purchase. While another 18 percent said they had not heard of the iPad and also were not interested. At least things are looking better for iPad in the business sector.

While most analysts believe the iPad will be a moderate success at launch, one can’t help but wonder what will happen if some of those missing features such as multitasking turn up before the product launches, or in an iPhone 4.0 OS update shortly thereafter…

[Via Apple Insider]

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Review: Crush the Castle for iPhone

If you like physics and trebuchet-induced destruction, Crush the Castle has your number. Developed by Armor Games Inc, this $2 puzzle game offers 90 levels of addictive destructive fun.

Dev-Team Releases iPhone OS 3.1.3 PwnageTool for Mac OS X

If you have a itchy trigger finger when it comes to updating the software on your iPhone then this latest release of the Dev-Teams PwnageTool for Mac OS X is just for you. Now unless you care to have have a supposed more accurate battery indicator there really is no reason to upgrade to the 3.1.3 software but never the less there will be those of you who absolutely feel the need to upgrade.

Like always there are a ton of different scenarios that can play out here depending on your device model and current firmware so check out the Dev-Teams blog in the link below to get the full details and as always, proceed with caution. If you need some help, visit our dedicated forum for jailbreaking and unlocking.

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Apple Open to iPad Price Cuts if Demand Lags?

The Wall Street Journal reports on a research note from Credit Suisse analyst Bill Shope based on meetings with Apple executives revealing that the company has apparently left the door open to future price cuts on the iPad should customer demand not ...

Austrian Wireless Carrier Preparing to Offer Subsidized iPad

TamsIJungle reports (via Engadget) that it received word from wireless carrier Hutchison Austria that the company is planning to offer subsidized iPads for users willing to commit to a two-year data contract with the company. According to Hutchison ...

Tapulous’ Riddim Ribbon with The Black Eyed Peas Now Available in App Store

Riddim Ribbon, featuring the Black Eyed Peas [$2.99 - iTunes link] has just boom, boom, pow’ed its way onto the iTunes App Store.

Created by Tapulous, the developers behind Tap Tap Revenge, it brings the type of high octane, musical, iPhone and iPod touch-optimized gameplay they’re famous for but takes it in a whole new direction — first person front facing racetrack forward!

Bundled tracks:

• Boom Boom Pow
• I Gotta Feeling
• Meet Me Halfway
• 8 remixes

Downloadable levels ($0.99):

• Tiësto: Louder Than Boom
• Tiësto: Escape Me
• Benny Benassi: Satisfaction

Also noteworthy:

• “For a limited time only: purchase the game and get a FREE MP3 download of a Meet Me Halfway remix, downloaded straight to your iTunes!”

Video after the break, and if you try Riddim Ribbon out, let us know what you think!

[via 9to5mac]

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TUAW Giveaway: iCamcorder for iPhone EDGE, 2G, 3G

Filed under: iPhone, App Store

If you don't have an iPhone 3GS, there are now apps available to enable video recording capabilities on the older phones. One of those apps, Drahtwerk's iCamcorder [US$0.99, iTunes Link], has a ton of features that might make 3GS owners jealous. Some of those features include:

• Quad-cam, mirror, pop-art, old movie,color-flip and four more special effects
• Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube sharing of recorded videos
• Adjustable recording frame rate
• Bonjour sharing for downloading videos from your iPhone

Drahtwerk wanted to give away some promo codes for this app, and now 20 lucky TUAW readers are going to walk away with a free copy of iCamcorder. Here's how to enter:

• Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
• To enter, leave a comment telling us what you'd like to record with iCamcorder.
• The comment must be left before Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
• You may enter only once.
• Twenty winners will be selected in a random drawing.
• Prize: One promo code for a copy of iCamcorder (Value: US$0.99)
• Click Here for complete Official Rules.

Good luck, TUAW-ites!

TUAW Giveaway: iCamcorder for iPhone EDGE, 2G, 3G originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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