EA is having one of their every-so-often iOS sales, dropping the price on 25 titles by up to 80%. Their new
Does anyone else find it saddening that a “back to school” sale is spelled “back 2 school”? Kind of defeats the purpose, that one does.
Friday, August 5, 2011
EA’s “Back 2 School” Sale Drops Prices On 25 Titles
Glmps Catches The Moments Before The Photo
There’s a new photo/video app on the scene, and while it has a very interesting concept, it also has a rather curious bunch of flaws.
The concept isn’t a new one, compact cameras have been doing this for years — I remember Casio has had something similar for their high-speed point-and-shoots for some time.
So, what’s the problem? According to
The files are embeddable via Flash, and I’ve tried linking one below, but there servers are pretty hosed right now, so they’re not always showing up.
Infinity Blade half price for a limited time only
Infinity Blade by Epic Games is on sale today for 50% of its original cost. The game was one of the first to use the Unreal Graphics Engine to produce stunning visuals and game play. There is no telling how long the offer will last for, so if you are on the fence about picking up this stunning game, now could be the time to do it.
Currently it has received over 10,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five. We have done our own review of it too, so check that out if you want to see what it is all about.
Infinity Blade is a universal binary; so looks awesome on the iPhone and iPad and is currently on sale for just $2.99.
iPhone 5 Proximity Sensor Potentially Leaked
Micro-architectured to stand the tests of time and heat, this flex cable is evidence of solid engineering: dynamic light sensing diodes and high flow terminals allow it to properly pick up proximity for fully featured functionality at a surprisingly low cost. Each cable comes with the necessary adhesive strips so they can be pressed down into the iPhone 5 back plate for easy DIY iPhone 5 fixing.
Unfortunately, they don’t have any iPhone 4 proximity cables on hand to do a quick visual comparison, but I believe it looks
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Apple Won’t Make A Low-Cost iPhone Unless It’s A “Category-Killer”
RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky recently met with Apple bigwigs COO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and came out talking about the possibilities of a cheap iPhone.
In other words, it wouldn’t be just to capitalize on an opening in the market, it would have to absolutely dominate it.
I don’t know about you, but I think an inexpensive, new iPhone would be an automatic product killer. The sales numbers of low-cost and free-on-contract Android phones really speak that there is a huge market out there of people who don’t want to pay for a smartphone, which means they have to use Android or WP7 — and I bet most of them would jump on an opportunity to use iOS.
Discount Calling with Vonage review
The Vonage app allows users to make 15-minute calls to people from over 100 countries for between $1 and $2. The rate is the same for both mobile phones and landlines. The system functions primarily through Wi-Fi but users in North America have the added option of using 3G, which could cost more depending on the operator.
Vonage has released a iPhone app that is proving to a be a strong competitor to Skype but both of them different strengths. For example, a 15-minute call to mobile or landline in Spain through Vonage will cost only $0.13. However, Skype’s plan costs only $0.2 cents per minute for landline calls but $0.27 for mobile lines. This is based on a pay-as-you go basis.
While the costs to different type of phones may differ, the best advantage Vonage offers users is simply convenience. Users can pay for calls through their iTunes accounts. This bypasses the need for a special subscription or a Vonage home phone service.
Skype, in comparison requires a full credit account or monthly subscription before making calls. However, both these services are certainly cheaper than traditional mobile operators, which usually charge $1+ per minute for foreign calls made by mobile phones.
If you want the ultimate cost advantage, you will have to comb through the rates each service charge and then decided what you want. For example, if you are calling a particular land or mobile line in a particular country or a particular group of countries, it will be more cost effective to simply choose whichever service provider offers the lowest cost.
Three fantastic games released for the iPhone and iPad
Cut the Rope: Experiments ($0.99) & Experiments HD ($1.99)
This is not an elaborate or coded title. It means what it says. In the sense, all you have to do is cut the rope. The game, which has been developed by ZeptoLab is one of the only games able to rival Angry Birds in terms of popularity.
Once the user cuts the rope, which holds a piece of candy, he/she will be able to witness a cute lizard like creature named Om Nom get at it. The challenge is more difficult than you can imagine, requiring a great deal of concentration and observational skills.
Experiments is a sort of sequel and brings about 75 new levels to tease users and fatten Om Nom. The challenges are sure to get users excited. More exciting is the fact that ZeptoLab has promised a variety of new updates in the near future. Users who have played the original version and loved it should definitely get their hands on Experiments. It is worth every cent!
Puerto Rico (iPad only $7.99)
While the game traces its origins to the classic board game, the iPad version comes with a great deal of advantages for users. Users will get access to instant tutorials and help articles. In addition, a cool new multiplayer system allows you to pass and play with multiple users. You can play with up to four players.
Like all strategy games, this has a slightly higher learning curve but once you get the hang of it there is a high probability that you will become addicted to it.
The price is the only issue here but after reviewing the amount of effort that has gone into rebooting this classic, one could argue that it is actually reasonable. If you have kids at home and need to pass the time, then this is a really good game to consider.
Final Fantasy: The war of the Lions (Currently only available on the iPhone for $15.99)
Few tactical RPG games can rival the Final Fantasy series. This wonderful game developed by Square Enix features updated leveling and stats features. It also allows users to control multiple characters and face groups of enemies on a turn-based combat system. The battlefield is divided into a grid, to allow full user customization and control.
On the iPhone and iPod Touch, the game works very well. The touch screen controls are also very responsive. The only major issue is the price, which is relatively steep. However, if you want to get your hands on one of the best selling tactical RPG games on the market right now, it is not a bad price after all.
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