Dear Aunt TUAW: Where’s my Michael Jackson Zombie?

Filed under: Gaming, iPhone, iPad

Dear Aunt TUAW,

PopCap Games recently released an update to Plants vs. Zombies boasting "multiple performance enhances and bug fixes" (sure, but I never had an issue on my 3GS). Now, the King of Pop Zombie is nowhere to be found! He's replaced with a zombie with an orange Afro, white 70s leisure suit and orange shoes.

Why? Why remove the King of Pop? Was there a threatening lawsuit? Can you all find out for us and get the scoop? I won't be updating anytime soon now.

Thank you from your loving nephew,

Alejandro

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Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dear Aunt TUAW: Where’s my Michael Jackson Zombie?

Filed under: Gaming, iPhone, iPad

Dear Aunt TUAW,

PopCap Games recently released an update to Plants vs. Zombies boasting "multiple performance enhances and bug fixes" (sure, but I never had an issue on my 3GS). Now, the King of Pop Zombie is nowhere to be found! He's replaced with a zombie with an orange Afro, white 70s leisure suit and orange shoes.

Why? Why remove the King of Pop? Was there a threatening lawsuit? Can you all find out for us and get the scoop? I won't be updating anytime soon now.

Thank you from your loving nephew,

Alejandro

Continue reading Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie?

Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dear Aunt TUAW: Where’s my Michael Jackson Zombie?

Filed under: Gaming, iPhone, iPad

Dear Aunt TUAW,

PopCap Games recently released an update to Plants vs. Zombies boasting "multiple performance enhances and bug fixes" (sure, but I never had an issue on my 3GS). Now, the King of Pop Zombie is nowhere to be found! He's replaced with a zombie with an orange Afro, white 70s leisure suit and orange shoes.

Why? Why remove the King of Pop? Was there a threatening lawsuit? Can you all find out for us and get the scoop? I won't be updating anytime soon now.

Thank you from your loving nephew,

Alejandro

Continue reading Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie?

Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities

Filed under: iPhone, iPad

When I bought my iPhone 3GS, one of the helpful Apple retail guys told me to give textPlus a try for sending text messages, as I'd bought into the cheapest texting plan AT&T offers. I've since graduated to unlimited texting, and had left textPlus by the wayside until I found out it had a blossoming community angle to the service.

While you can still send free texts until your fingers fall off, the latest version of textPlus (an ad-supported app, although there's a paid version as well) allows you to create, participate and join in Communities, which are much like topical group chat rooms seen on AIM back in the early days of the service.

Once you've set up a basic account using not much more than your name, zip code and birthdate, textPlus looks a lot like a big chat application. You have access to your own Address Book and can send a simple text to anyone with a mobile number and the ability to receive texts. They can text you right back, and it'll appear in your Conversations panel.

This is an easy way to see basic conversations, and if you're texting from a "dumb" phone you can still use the service as a simple conduit. This works one-on-one and in groups, although there are various commands for simple text input that'll allow you to traverse group conversations and name yourself, etc.

Read on for more...

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TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities

Filed under: iPhone, iPad

When I bought my iPhone 3GS, one of the helpful Apple retail guys told me to give textPlus a try for sending text messages, as I'd bought into the cheapest texting plan AT&T offers. I've since graduated to unlimited texting, and had left textPlus by the wayside until I found out it had a blossoming community angle to the service.

While you can still send free texts until your fingers fall off, the latest version of textPlus (an ad-supported app, although there's a paid version as well) allows you to create, participate and join in Communities, which are much like topical group chat rooms seen on AIM back in the early days of the service.

Once you've set up a basic account using not much more than your name, zip code and birthdate, textPlus looks a lot like a big chat application. You have access to your own Address Book and can send a simple text to anyone with a mobile number and the ability to receive texts. They can text you right back, and it'll appear in your Conversations panel.

This is an easy way to see basic conversations, and if you're texting from a "dumb" phone you can still use the service as a simple conduit. This works one-on-one and in groups, although there are various commands for simple text input that'll allow you to traverse group conversations and name yourself, etc.

Read on for more...

Continue reading TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities

TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities

Filed under: iPhone, iPad

When I bought my iPhone 3GS, one of the helpful Apple retail guys told me to give textPlus a try for sending text messages, as I'd bought into the cheapest texting plan AT&T offers. I've since graduated to unlimited texting, and had left textPlus by the wayside until I found out it had a blossoming community angle to the service.

While you can still send free texts until your fingers fall off, the latest version of textPlus (an ad-supported app, although there's a paid version as well) allows you to create, participate and join in Communities, which are much like topical group chat rooms seen on AIM back in the early days of the service.

Once you've set up a basic account using not much more than your name, zip code and birthdate, textPlus looks a lot like a big chat application. You have access to your own Address Book and can send a simple text to anyone with a mobile number and the ability to receive texts. They can text you right back, and it'll appear in your Conversations panel.

This is an easy way to see basic conversations, and if you're texting from a "dumb" phone you can still use the service as a simple conduit. This works one-on-one and in groups, although there are various commands for simple text input that'll allow you to traverse group conversations and name yourself, etc.

Read on for more...

Continue reading TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities

TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Software Update Brings Inertial Scrolling and Three-Finger Drag Gesture to Recent Apple Notebooks

As we've just noted, Apple has delivered a software update required for full functionality of its new Magic Trackpad device. In addition to Magic Trackpad support, the Mac OS X version of the update also...

Software Update Brings Inertial Scrolling and Three-Finger Drag Gesture to Recent Apple Notebooks

As we've just noted, Apple has delivered a software update required for full functionality of its new Magic Trackpad device. In addition to Magic Trackpad support, the Mac OS X version of the update also...

Magic Trackpad Details: Software Update Required, Clicking Feet, and a New Gesture

Apple's Magic Trackpad next to MacBook Pro (Source: MacRumors Forums)
Announced earlier today, Apple's Magic TrackPad is already making its way into the hands of reviewers and customers, and a few tidbits of interest have been coming o...

Magic Trackpad Details: Software Update Required, Clicking Feet, and a New Gesture

Apple's Magic Trackpad next to MacBook Pro (Source: MacRumors Forums)
Announced earlier today, Apple's Magic TrackPad is already making its way into the hands of reviewers and customers, and a few tidbits of interest have been coming o...

Global Delight releases Camera Plus Pro 2.5, begins contest

Global Delight on Tuesday released the latest version of its Camera Plus Pro app, with support for iPhone 4 features. In addition, the company is holding a photo contest on its Website.

Global Delight releases Camera Plus Pro 2.5, begins contest

Global Delight on Tuesday released the latest version of its Camera Plus Pro app, with support for iPhone 4 features. In addition, the company is holding a photo contest on its Website.

Apple: Jailbreaking iPhone May Void The Warranty

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4

Filed under: iPhone

Judging from the number of entries for our recent giveaway of two OtterBox iPad cases, most of you are familiar with the excellent products made by the Colorado company. Shortly after the end of the iPad case giveaway, I was surprised to find another box at my door from OtterBox containing one of the "bullet-proof" Defender cases for the iPhone 4.

No, an OtterBox Defender isn't going to save your iPhone 4 from a speeding bullet, but it can definitely keep your device clean and safe in a variety of tough conditions. TUAW reader Scott B. sent us an email today describing his experience with an iPhone Defender case, which reads "I received my Otterbox Defender Case for my IPhone 4, three days ago. It is great. I had one for my 3GS and it fell into a mud puddle. The case totally protected the phone. I now feel better having my IPhone 4 so well protected."

It's not often that we get unsolicited reader love for an iPhone case, which tells you just how special the OtterBox products are. Read along for a short review of the Defender for iPhone 4, and see how you can have a chance to get one from TUAW.

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TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4

Filed under: iPhone

Judging from the number of entries for our recent giveaway of two OtterBox iPad cases, most of you are familiar with the excellent products made by the Colorado company. Shortly after the end of the iPad case giveaway, I was surprised to find another box at my door from OtterBox containing one of the "bullet-proof" Defender cases for the iPhone 4.

No, an OtterBox Defender isn't going to save your iPhone 4 from a speeding bullet, but it can definitely keep your device clean and safe in a variety of tough conditions. TUAW reader Scott B. sent us an email today describing his experience with an iPhone Defender case, which reads "I received my Otterbox Defender Case for my IPhone 4, three days ago. It is great. I had one for my 3GS and it fell into a mud puddle. The case totally protected the phone. I now feel better having my IPhone 4 so well protected."

It's not often that we get unsolicited reader love for an iPhone case, which tells you just how special the OtterBox products are. Read along for a short review of the Defender for iPhone 4, and see how you can have a chance to get one from TUAW.

Continue reading TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4

Filed under: iPhone

Judging from the number of entries for our recent giveaway of two OtterBox iPad cases, most of you are familiar with the excellent products made by the Colorado company. Shortly after the end of the iPad case giveaway, I was surprised to find another box at my door from OtterBox containing one of the "bullet-proof" Defender cases for the iPhone 4.

No, an OtterBox Defender isn't going to save your iPhone 4 from a speeding bullet, but it can definitely keep your device clean and safe in a variety of tough conditions. TUAW reader Scott B. sent us an email today describing his experience with an iPhone Defender case, which reads "I received my Otterbox Defender Case for my IPhone 4, three days ago. It is great. I had one for my 3GS and it fell into a mud puddle. The case totally protected the phone. I now feel better having my IPhone 4 so well protected."

It's not often that we get unsolicited reader love for an iPhone case, which tells you just how special the OtterBox products are. Read along for a short review of the Defender for iPhone 4, and see how you can have a chance to get one from TUAW.

Continue reading TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple’s New 27-Inch iMac Supports Secondary Solid State Hard Drive

Several MacRumors readers have pointed out that Apple's new 27-inch iMac released today offers support for dual hard drives: one traditional Serial ATA in 1 TB or 2 TB capacity and one 256 GB solid state drive (SSD). Alternatively, customers...

Apple’s New 27-Inch iMac Supports Secondary Solid State Hard Drive

Several MacRumors readers have pointed out that Apple's new 27-inch iMac released today offers support for dual hard drives: one traditional Serial ATA in 1 TB or 2 TB capacity and one 256 GB solid state drive (SSD). Alternatively, customers...

AT&T Expands Wi-Fi Hotzone Project; Also Plans To Fix iPhone 4 Data Upload Issue Over Next 2 To 3 Weeks

AT&T Expands Wi-Fi Hotzone Project; Also Plans To Fix iPhone 4 Data Upload Issue Over Next 2 To 3 Weeks