iPhone and iOS users are going to love the look and feel of the new and improved Google Mobile App. For starters, it is no longer called ‘Google Mobile App’, the new name is ‘Google Search App’. You may want to write that down somewhere so you don;t forget.

With the new name comes new features and a new slick look. If you’ve used search on your computer you will recognized the look and feel of this new version, bringing that handy side panel to the iPhone with the help of swipe.

First, you’ll see that there are now more ways to interact with the app. When browsing through search results or looking at a webpage, you can swipe down to see the search bar or change your settings. For those who use other Google apps, there’s an Apps button at the bottom of the screen for rapid access to the mobile versions of our products.

We also included a new toolbar that will make it easier for you to filter your results. You can open this toolbar by swiping from left to right — either before you search or once you’ve got your results. If you only want images, just tap “Images,” and the results will update as shown:

Second, we’ve made it easier to pick up searching where you left off. If you leave the app and come back later, you’ll be able either to start a new search right away (just tap in the search box to type, hit the microphone button to do a voice search or tap on the camera icon to use Google Goggles) or get back to exactly where you were by tapping on the lower part of the page.

Finally, there are a number of improvements we’ve made to everything else you love in the app, including Google Goggles, Voice Search, Search with My Location, Gmail unread counts and more. There’s a lot in the app, so we’ve added a simple help feature to let you explore it. Access this by tapping the question mark above the Google logo.

Google

Take a look at it in action:

Grab it from iTunes.

If you have ever used Google Translate on your computer, you know how much of an amazing little app it is, not to mention hours of fun. Well if you are a iPhone or iPod Touch owner, the good times have just come to your iOS handheld. Need a quick translation? Pick the language you need to translate to, click the microphone and simply say the words, bamm, its there.

From Google:

Speak to translate
The new app accepts voice input for 15 languages, and—just like the web app—you can translate a word or phrase into one of more than 50 languages. For voice input, just press the microphone icon next to the text box and say what you want to translate.

Full-screen mode
Another feature that might come in handy is the ability to easily enlarge the translated text to full-screen size. This way, it’s much easier to read the text on the screen, or show the translation to the person you are communicating with. Just tap on the zoom icon to quickly zoom in.

Full-screen mode
Another feature that might come in handy is the ability to easily enlarge the translated text to full-screen size. This way, it’s much easier to read the text on the screen, or show the translation to the person you are communicating with. Just tap on the zoom icon to quickly zoom in.

And the app also includes all of the major features of the web app, including the ability to view dictionary results for single words, access your starred translations and translation history even when offline, and support romanized text like Pinyin and Romaji.

You can download Google Translate now from the App Store globally. The app is available in all iOS supported languages, but you’ll need an iPhone or iPod touch iOS version 3 or later.

— Google

Last week the hot new game Infinity Blade took the number one spot away from Angry Birds. Until then, App downloaders preferred Angry Birds over all others for about five straight weeks. Now, after one week as the second most popular iPhone/iPod Touch app, Angry Birds returns to it’s dominating form once again.

The updated game “Cut The Rope” is climbing the AppStore ladder quickly on on three (i) devices, so if you haven’t given it a look yet, now is the time.

Take a look at the apps others are downloading and give a few a try yourself.

Angry Birds has finally at long last met its (i) match. Infinity Blade, the killer new game from Chair Entertainment Group, LLC, has taken the top spot from the long reigning app king, to be the top downloaded app on both the iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. It did so with good reason, this is a pretty kick butt game, if you’re into kick-butt games.

This week was a low offer week when it comes to very good brand new AppStore apps, but there are few that I have been tinkering with and deserve a look.

Take a look at the top ten list for iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad.

It’s getting to the point that I’m wondering if there was any other top app in the AppStore.  Angry Birds still reigns supreme, capturing the hearts and minds of iOS users around the world, and if you were scared that the app would be sold out before you got your chance to pull the trigger on it, worry not, they have plenty.

If football is your game, MADDEN NFL 11 is out and climbing the iPhone charts with great game play on the little Apple mobile screen.

Take a look at the top ten iPhone/iPod and iPad apps.

iTunes: Top Paid Apps

• Angry Birds – Clickgamer.com
• Cut the Rope – Chillingo Ltd
• Angry Birds Halloween – Rovio Mobile Ltd.
• Fruit Ninja – Halfbrick Studios
• MADDEN NFL 11 by EA SPORTS™ – Electronic Arts
• TETRIS® – Electronic Arts
• Talking Santa for iPhone – Outfit7
• TuneIn Radio – Synsion Radio Technologies
• Bejeweled 2 + Blitz – PopCap Games, Inc.
• MONOPOLY – Electronic Arts

iTunes: Top Paid iPad Apps

• Fruit Ninja HD – Halfbrick Studios
• Angry Birds HD – Chillingo Ltd
• Pages – Apple Inc.
• Cut the Rope HD – Chillingo Ltd
• Penultimate – Cocoa Box Design LLC
• SketchBook Pro – Autodesk Inc.
• Keynote – Apple Inc.
• Star Walk for iPad – interactive astronomy guide – Vito Technology Inc.
• Numbers – Apple Inc.
• GoodReader for iPad – Good.iWare Ltd.

It’s time to take a look at what’s new, updated and hot in the world of iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps. Things pretty much stay the same in terms of what’s hot, Angry Birds is still the top downloaded app in the appstore, but there are a few new ones that are gaining strength and should be checked out on their own merit. Apps such as ‘Assassin’s Creed™ – Altaïr’s Chronicles’ which brings Assassin’s Creed to the iOS platform. ‘Friendly’ brings the iPad up to Facebook speed with a much improved UI and allows the viewing of Facebook videos inside the app. There’s a lot of good stuff going on in the appstore right now, so take a look.

NEW iPHONE APPS

• AcChen for iPad Lite – Stefan Preuss
• Addiction Help Guide – Deep Powder Software
• Adult Dyslexia – Tips And Tricks For Beating Adult Dyslexia! – WebLantis
• AfterLife – Hypnovisualization
• Air Alarm – standny
• Aji Spa – MGR Consulting Group
• Allsvenskan – Damallsvenskan – Superettan [Suède] – mkteks
• AltimeterDigital – Nemesis
• AmGenie AmBank – AmBank (M) Berhad
• Animals Math Flash Card Game HD – Brain Counts

Here’s a tip folks! Sprint just gave you a $40 dollar monthly cell bill, and you don’t even need to buy a new device. Have a look at the brand new ZTE PEEL for the iPod Touch. Basically what you have here is a 3G WiFi sleeve that connects your iPhone to the Sprint network. 2nd and 3rd generation iPod Touch owners only need shell out $79.00 for the ZTE PEEL, then agree to a $29 unlimited data package and except the fact the your Touch will be a whole lot fatter. After you’ve done all that, hit up the appstore, download ‘Line 2′, get a phone number and 30 days free, BAMM!! You’re now making calls over Wifi where ever you are, your iPod is now an iPhone on the Sprint network. And yes, you will be able to use FaceTime.

Line 2 will cost you $9 a month after the 30 day trial. I turned my iPhone into a landline with it and it works great. You can grab Line 2 Here:
Line2 – 2 Numbers 1 iPhone – Toktumi, Inc.
The ZTE PEEL will be available Nov. 14 for consumer consumption.

ZTE PEEL™ enhances the experience for Apple® iPod touch® users, unshackling users from Wi-Fi hotspots and allowing them to connect to the Internet wherever and whenever they want on the nationwide Sprint 3G network. ZTE PEEL cradles the second and third generation iPod touch so that users can carry one seamless device at all times. This portable, secure, and truly wireless device is the first of its kind to be added to Sprint’s portfolio of Mobile Broadband devices. With universal Wi-Fi compatibility and support for up to two Wi-Fi enabled devices to be connected at the same, users will appreciate the flexibility and convenience of virtually anywhere, anytime connection. Customers simply slide their iPod touch (touch-screen face out) into ZTE PEEL, press down on both sides until it clicks into place, and then press the power button located on the back of ZTE PEEL to connect to Sprint’s 3G network.

Key FEATURES
· Provides 3G Internet access wirelessly.
· Hardware design is meant for versions 2 & 3 of an iPod Touch to slide in and stay in securely in normal use situations.
· Universal Wi-Fi compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g.
· Supports up to 2 Wi-Fi enabled devices to be connected at the same time.
· Compatible with Windows® 7, Vista®, XP® and Macintosh® OS 10.5 and 10.6.
· Advanced security through WEP 64 Bit (Open or shared).
· Simple to connect with Hands-Free Activation.
· Easy to use Admin UI.
· No software installation required.
· Internal antenna.

SPECIFICATIONS
· Dimensions: 4.8” x 2.62” x .86”, 3.2 oz.
· Standard 900 mAH Li-Ion Battery, up to 3 hours of active use time.

PRESS RELEASE:

* ZTE PEEL is compatible with the iPod touch but has not been endorsed or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple, iPod touch, Macintosh and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows, Windows Vista and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

ZTE PEEL Brings Sprint’s 3G Network Reliability to Apple iPod Touch; Creates Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots

Unique form factor of ZTE PEEL™ cradles Apple® iPod touch® for easy access to Sprint’s 3G data speeds; available Nov. 14

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 10, 2010 – Beginning on Nov. 14, Sprint (NYSE:S) customers can attach ZTE PEEL™ to their Apple iPod touch and connect to Sprint’s 3G network. ZTE PEEL is a unique device that cradles the second- and third-generation iPod touch with a case-like form factor. With universal Wi-Fi compatibility and support for up to two Wi-Fi enabled devices, iPod touch users will have a virtually anywhere, anytime Internet connection that removes the reliance on a Wi-Fi hotspot for a data connection. Customers simply slide their iPod touch (touch-screen face out) into ZTE PEEL, press down on both sides until it clicks into place, and then press the power button located on the back of ZTE PEEL to connect to Sprint’s 3G network.

ZTE PEEL will be available beginning Sunday, Nov. 14, through Sprint retail stores and direct ship sales channels, including Web sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) for $79.99 (taxes excluded). The ZTE PEEL $29.99 monthly service plan from Sprint allows up to 1GB of 3G data on the Sprint network (taxes and surcharges excluded) with no annual contract required.

“ZTE PEEL unlocks the wonderful user interface and Web experience of Apple’s popular iPod touch and transforms it into a powerful mobile device using the Sprint 3G network,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development. “When combined with Sprint’s 3G network, ZTE PEEL turns an iPod touch from a portable device limited by the availability of Wi-Fi to a mobility tool free to browse the Web and use applications anytime, anywhere while on Sprint’s 3G network.”

Key features of ZTE PEEL include advanced security through WEP, an internal antenna and compatibility with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP®, Macintosh® OS 10.5, 10.6. No software installation is required for use.

“ZTE is proud to continue to grow our relationship with Sprint, and we are excited to bring this ground-breaking product to Sprint’s already innovative portfolio,” said Joey Jia, general manager-ZTE USA. “We are committed to providing our partners with products that drive consumer demand and present a competitive edge.”

The nationwide Sprint 3G network provides access to a full range of apps that require internet connectivity to perform, including VOIP, gaming, streaming news and real-time sports updates. With ZTE Peel supporting up to two hotspot connections, users can also enable laptops, tablets and other mobile devices with 3G data speeds.

Reliability from Sprint 3G

ZTE PEEL will operate on the Sprint 3G network, and customers can be confident in their ability to stay connected. According to the results of a 13-city test conducted by PC World on 3G performance, no one has a more reliable network than Sprint. For the second consecutive year, Sprint’s reliability rates were second-to-none.

PC World’s test involved Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in 13 major cities in all regions of the country during December 2009 and January 2010. In all, roughly 9,000 individual tests of Sprint’s 3G service were conducted from 280 testing locations. Testing sessions were one minute in duration per location, and network performance can be highly variable from neighborhood to neighborhood. In laptop-based tests, Sprint tied with another carrier for first in 3G network reliability.2

With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can take advantage of ZTE PEEL for 30 days. If not completely satisfied, customers may return the device within 30 days to get reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the restocking fees waived, and receive a full refund for the monthly service plan charges.1

Get your (i) devices out, the tally is in and yesterday’s newest releases are sitting comfortable and unafraid of being yanked.  When it comes to the (i) app world, Angry Birds is the king, and remains the number one downloaded AppStore app for about 5 weeks now.  But Skyfire’s new mobile browser that brings flash video to the iPhone, is moving on up the list.  Have a look at the list of goodies!

iTunes: Top Paid Apps

• Angry Birds – Clickgamer.com
• Cut the Rope – Chillingo Ltd
• Skyfire Web Browser – Skyfire Labs, Inc.
• Fruit Ninja – Halfbrick Studios
• Angry Birds Halloween – Rovio Mobile Ltd.
• Doodle Devil™ – JoyBits Ltd.
• In the Kitchen – Television Food Network G.P.
• Color Splash – Pocket Pixels Inc.
• MotionX GPS Drive – MotionX™
• Talking Rex the Dinosaur – Outfit7

Enough with the devs and the talk of what it will do, it’s time to get it done. Looks like this is the week that it’ll get done as word on the Apple street is saying that iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch will be large and in charge by this Friday. Some reports are saying the update will come as early as tomorrow, Thursday, but consensus brings it in on Friday. Whichever the actual day it lands on, (i) devices holders will be looking at improvements and additions to their favorite (i) device. And that ain’t all folks. Word also has it the the MacOSX is headed for a software update as well as iTunes. However, that little nugget known as ‘Airprint’ wont be included in this particular round of ups.

Get your dancing shoes on Apple device users, looks like the next few days your dance card will be full.

Good news one and all, Skyfire is back in the AppStore! That’s of course assuming that you are one of the quick and lucky. You may remember last week when Skyfire announced it’s answer to all of your mobile Safari Flash video woes, with its new and improved browser that handles Flash content for you. Many people heard the news and their servers crashed, causing Apple to pull the app.

Skyfire is now saying that the problem is fixed, sorta. The app is now up in the U.S., store on a first come first serve basis.

So what are you reading this for, go get it!

Skyfire Web Browser – Skyfire Labs, Inc.

You heard about it and were probably skeptical on the odds that Apple would let it through, but it has happened folks, Flash video is coming to an iPhone near you. But don’t get too excited, there are caveats. Skyfire Mobile 2.0 is bringing iPhone users Flash content through Skyfire servers. Meaning, whenever you reach a site with a Flash video, Skyfire will take that video, convert it into a HTML5 format and give it back to you as a thumbnail. Just click the thumbnail and away you go.

This of course means time. After you wait for the page to load, you will then need to wait for Skyfire’s servers to do their thing. Then when you click your presented thumbnail, you’ll wait again for the clip to load. Even if it’s 20 seconds, that’s 20 seconds that could have been spent doing something else.

I’m not complaining mind you, I’m just sayin’.

Also, do not expect to play any Flash enabled games or watch anything on Hulu. The Skyfire translating servers do not work for games or Hulu. The word on the street is the app will be ready for consumption this Thursday, that’s tomorrow. Yes, that does mean that Apple did in fact give this app that runs on top of Safari for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, the okay. I know, you’re shocked. Watch the clip while you catch your breath.

Skyfire

Have a look at what’s flying out over the broadbands in AppStore world.  For weeks now, Angry Birds in all it’s many versions, has been the number one selling app for both the iPhone and the iPad.  At this point one would think that everyone who owns a (i) device, also owns Angry Birds.   If you’re that odd hold out, you might as well give it a try and fit in.

Also if note is the “Son’s Of Anarchy” app.  If you love the show, and I know you do, then you’ll love the app.

Well, you can go ahead and do whatever you want-because hell has frozen over. Not sure? Then rub your eyes and take a look at Napster for the iPhone OS, iPod Touch and iPad. Yes, we’re talking Napster, the music stealing app that put many a suit and tie into courtrooms across the land, is now an official AppStore app. This is the single largest bit of proof that Apple truly is backing off a bit from the strangulation of free market enterprise.

But don’t expect to download this version of Napster to get free tunes, nope, this is a service with a $10 a month fee. And when you read through the list of features, it really seems to provide the exact same service as iTunes. But there are a few goodies in the list that could make this a worthwhile venture.

Description

Listen instantly to your choice of over 10 million full-length songs as often as you like, and in the order you want, including new releases and old favorites—all for just $10 a month. You can save songs, playlists, and albums to your iPhone® to enjoy when not connected and listen while you run other apps. Also enjoy Napster on any connected computer, compatible TV, Blu-rayTM player or other compatible home audio product. New customer? TRY IT FOR FREE, and save 20% when you choose the Napster plus mobile access annual plan.

Some of the things you can do with Napster plus mobile access:

• Save songs, albums, and playlists to play even when you’re offline
• Kick back with playlists, recommendations, and Billboard® charts dating back to 1955
• Create your own playlists for a customized listening experience
• Save your last 100 songs played so you can easily replay favorites
• Automix your favorite song to create an instant playlist blending similar artists

Napster plus mobile access also allows unlimited access to Napster on the web from any browser. Please note: Songs saved to your mobile device will only remain playable during your Napster plus Mobile Access subscription membership. Napster is not responsible for any data charges that your mobile carrier may charge. Service available to US residents only.

grab the free app at:

Today is the day and now is the time to take that precious iPhone and or iPod Touch to the next level. Oh yeah, you can go there. The promised and much ballyhooed iOS4.1 is now available for your consumption when you hook up your iPhone 3G, 3GS or 4th generation, and 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation iPod Touch.

iPhoners will be treated like royal callers with the update that brings the ‘proximity sensor fix’ among a few other choice additions and fixes. Be sure to read the “what’s included in this update’ so that you know exactly what you’re getting. This way you’ll be able to tell your friends when they ask.

You know what to do, hook it up and watch the good times load in!

Apple has sent out a Marshall to round up all the Jailbreakers who broke out of Cupertino. His name is Marshall iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and he deputized 3.2.2 to go after the iPad. Both are armed with a bullet killing fix to plug the security hole found in the PDF reader, which is also coincidentally that exact route taking by a very popular jailbreaking app to go unnamed. It is recommended for all users of either device and should probably applied, albeit begrudgingly by those who broke free. The security hole can be utilized to inflict serious damage, so it’s definitely important to get it plugged up. Don’t worry, the Dev-Team will find a new way t break you out.

iOS 4.0.2 Update for iPhone and iPod touch

FreeType

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1797

Available for: iOS 2.0 through 4.0.1 for iPhone 3G and later, iOS 2.1 through 4.0 for iPod touch (2nd generation) and later

Impact: Viewing a PDF document with maliciously crafted embedded fonts may allow arbitrary code execution

Description: A stack buffer overflow exists in FreeType’s handling of CFF opcodes. Viewing a PDF document with maliciously crafted embedded fonts may allow arbitrary code execution. This issue is addressed through improved bounds checking.

Apple

Let me start out this review of the software SlingMedia software title “Slingplayer,” by stating that I am still using an older model of the Slingbox tuner, so none of the channels that play glorious HD content can be streamed to my devices via the mobile software.  If you’re like me and slingbox has tickled your fancy, you can still opt into their 50% off program.  The program allows one to enter the serial number of an older purchased Slingbox and receive a 50% coupon for the purchase of a brand new Slingbox for HD viewing.    I haven’t done it yet, but that day is soon, I need my HD!!!

To take advantage of Slingplayer for Mobile, you will need a Slingbox to send the signal from your television to your mobile device.  SlingMedia has introduced a few new and much improved choices.

Slingbox Solo: $179
Slingbox HD Pro: $299

Both bring you all of your HD programming, but HD Pro also allows for 1080i HD viewing as well as multiple inputs.
If you are unaware of exactly what slingplayer is, then either you don’t have a television, an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android device, GSM Blackberry, PalmOS device, Windows Mobile device, Symbian Smartphone or any of the above combination.  If you had any combination you would already know that their is no better way to watch TV on the go than Slingplayer.

My first encounter with the software was back in my Palm 700p/755p days.  Once installed I thought the heavens had opened and graced me with a taste of the  future.   My television, my shows, my recorded shows any and everywhere I went.  I’m not a TV junkie, but I toured a lot, and there’s no better way to kill hours upon hours on the road than to watch the stuff you actually want to watch.   Then I switched to Blackberry and came back to the present, Slingplayer was not available for the Blackberry OS at that time.   The one and only regret I had after making the OS switch.   Then to add insult to injury, SlingMedia made it available for the Blackberry OS, hurray!!  But not for CDMA Blackberry devices, boo.

After that, SlingMedia made it available for the iPhone/iPod Touch, which meant handheld TV viewing finally met a large handheld screen.   I grabbed both Apple devices and soon after picked up a Sprint HTC Hero Android device.  That’s when I remembered, ‘hey, I can use that mythical magical piece of software again”. So here I am months and months later feeling like a part of the future again, albeit without the added advantage of HD viewing.

I have installed it on both my iPhone and iPod to use over wifi (AT&T has recently cleared Slingplayer for use over 3G) and on my latest pickup, an Android 2.1 powered Sprint HTC EVO 4G, which can be used over my Sprint data connection and wifi.  On all three devices Slingplayer runs like butter, like butter!!!  One note: at those times when I have been able to latch on to those fabled Sprint 4G speeds, Slingplayer controls have run just as fast as my regular television.    I note this because users will experience a bit of lag when changing channels and or selecting recorded shows, but the lag doesn’t make for an unpleasant experience, it’s just the nature of the technology verses the speed of ones connection, 4G seems to be the answer to both.  Honestly, if you cannot yet take advantage of 4G speeds, don’t fret, your Slingplayer experience will not be lacking.

I took a few screenshots of Slingplayer running on all three devices, but since I cannot show you the beauty of HD television on any of them, I have opted to use the screenshots provided by the SlingMedia website.   Anyone wondering if the newest versions of Slingplayer Mobile for the latest devices will work with the older Slingboxes, the answer is yes, even though the software will tell you at ‘start up’ that it will not.  This is the reason for not showing my screens shots.   Don’t get me wrong, my viewing isn’t severely hindered, heck, I’ve been watching non HD TV since I was a child, but when you like a product as much as I like this one, it should always be shown off in the best possible light.

iPhoneOS Screen Image

The controls for the iPhone OS version are beautifully laid out.  Tapping brings them up and allows the user to change channels, pause, play, rewind, all of those things one would do if at home in front of the favorite TV set with ones trusty DVR remote control.   Setup gives the user the option to select which provider to sync with, and adjust itself accordingly.   One feature I find a bit janky on this version is the ‘Favorites Setup.’   Users can set their favorite channels for quick access on the mobile device.   The control for this is a bit cumbersome as it calls for a lot of back and forth also, for me at least, selecting ‘Cartoon Network’ only gives me the East Coast channel.  I’m on the West Coast and would rather have my time zone.  There seems to be an issue when it comes to selecting when a network has more than one channel, such as Cartoon Network and TVLand.  I have found this issue to exist when trying to favorite a channels, but keep in mind that this may be a result of the ‘non-HD’ channels not appearing in the menu, something I cannot verify until I have an HD Slingbox.

Android OS Screen image

Now that I have the HTC EVO 4G, I have to say that my mobile experience with Slingplayer is best enjoyed on the EVO.  Not becuase the software is better per say.  The 4:3 display can make it feel as though I’m walking around with my kitchen set.  Large, crisp and clear viewing along with the kickstand and Sprint speeds make it that much more of an enjoyable experience.

Tapping the menu brings the controls up onto the screen, from that point on, tapping the screen buttons provide the same controls as your remote.  Tap the screen again and the controls disappear, giving you full screen viewing.  Keep in mind that with an older Slingbox you will only get small portion of the screen to use as default.   The aspect ratio can be changed, but with an older tuner you’ll only be stretching the image.   But this too is larger and better than if you used Slingplayer on a Palm device, and without a doubt far more crisp and clear.  Pressing the “MISC” button brings up more controls like program guide, list, menu, format, channel up and down and more.   The ‘List’ button brings up your ‘DirecTV’ recorded shows, which users can select and watch.  These controls can also be pulled up by pressing the ‘menu’ button on your Android device.

There is no “Favorites” option at the moment for the Android version, hopefully that will change soon.  But that’s the only drawback that I have come across with the Android version over the iPhone OS version.  When you compare the two minor issues I’ve found on both versions with any of the other mobile TV applications out there, there really is no comparison and those issues can be quickly forgotten.

I don’t think that I can stress enough that this is your television, the way you use it at home, anywhere you are in the world.   Slingplayer for mobile remains  in my view on the top of the food chain of mobile applications.   If you own a Android device or an iPhone OS device and want the ability to kill time with TV time while away from home, there is no better investment than Sling.

And yes, it is an investment.  Along with the cost of the box of your choice, the software will set you back $30.  If you happen to be on a carrier with one of those “unlimited” but “limited” data packages, and or your internet provider has a limited data rate, users are warned to be very careful with how much viewing is done away from home.

Also, don’t forget the added benefit of being able to download a free Slingplayer onto your Mac or PC.  With your Slingbox, you can watch your TV on your Laptop or desktop anywhere you have a connection, with all the same controls available on the mobile version.

I very highly recommend Slingplayer for Mobile, it is a tried and true marvel in the mobile experience.

SlingPlayer Mobile – Sling Media for the iPhoneOS

Slingplayer for Android can be purchased from the Android Market on your Android device.

Visit SlingMedia for more information on SlingBox and Slingplayer

Have a look at what’s waiting for you in the MorninpaperStore! A few great new items have been introduced for the HTC EVO 4G and the iPhone 4. And as always, we continue to provide Blackberry owners with the latest and greatest items to make handheld working an easier experience!

The good folks over at Mozilla are beside themselves. They have officially submitted their ‘its not quite Firefox’ Firefox Home to the Apple approval board. Now that Opera Mini has had success on the iPhone, Mozilla is really liking their chances of a fast approval process. That of course remains to be seen, but it’s nice to see a company so giddy!

The end user on the other hand, well… It looks like Firefox, smells like Firefox, but it’s not Firefox so it may very well be a little disappointing.

Firefox Home is a free application that provides access to your Firefox desktop history, bookmarks and open tabs on your iPhone. Firefox Home enables access to the websites you need on the go by picking up where you left off with your desktop browsing. Firefox Home uses your browser data, securely synced from Firefox on your desktop to the cloud, to let you search and browse it quickly and efficiently. You can view the sites you want directly in Firefox Home, open them in Mobile Safari or share them with friends via e-mail. Your Firefox data is private and only you have access to it.

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If you’re already Jailbroken and you took heed to the advice of the Dev-Team concerning the iOS 4 update, then your patience has just paid off. As promised, the Dev-Team now proudly brings you PwnageTool 4.01.

foursome news

PwnageTool 4.0 Release Info

PwnageTool 4.01 Release Info (UPDATED TO V 4.01)

On Monday, Apple released firmware 4.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch devices. This of course was a major upgrade.

As advised, you shouldn’t have upgraded your devices if you have previously relied on our tools for hacktivation and/or a carrier unlock.

With that said, today we are releasing PwnageTool 4.0 PwnageTool 4.01

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST CAREFULLY, THERE ARE KNOWN UPGRADE TRAPS AND DIFFERENT UPGRADE SCENARIOS THAT NEED TO BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD AND CONSIDERED BEFORE USING THESE TOOLS.

Each supported device has few different scenarios that users need to consider when performing the upgrades, you need to check below and perform the upgrade in the particular way that matches your current device state.

NB: With PwnageTool 4.0 PwnageTool 4.01 certain devices are not supported this is because they are not supported in iOS 4.0 or they are not supported by our software. We’re working on ways to get past these restrictions.

iPhone 2G – not supported
iPod Touch – not supported
iPod Touch 3G – not supported
PwnageTool 4.0 PwnageTool 4.01 only recognizes the official IPSWs that came out yesterday. If you had developer access to the “4.0 GM” IPSWs, do not try to use those.

There’s a boatload of information that must be read very carefully before even attempting the break, so read carefully and proceed with caution.

Dev-Team

iPad owners will have to sit tight at least until the fall, but iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs owners, along with newer iPod Touch owners can now get the latest and greatest from Apple for their devices. iTunes is now showing the iOS 4 update as now available for download. Fire up your iTunes, connect it up and get er’ done.

We will keep up on this one today.

Introducing the one app that had absolutely positively no problem at all making it through the AppStore police, the AppleStore! Yes that’s right folks, an app that one would have expected to be one of the first apps every to show up in the App Store has finally at long last made it’s way in. Now users can browse all that is Apple from laptops to earbuds. Check out the genius bar, find the nearest brick and mortar store, pre-order the latest and greatest from Cupertino. All things Apple can be done from inside the app, and best of all it’s free.

New Apple Store App Makes Buying Apple Products Easier Than Ever
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple® today introduced the new Apple Store® app which lets US customers purchase Apple products, including the new iPhone® 4, right from the convenience of their iPhone or iPod touch®. The Apple Store app is available as a free download on the App Store beginning today.
The new Apple Store app makes it easy for US customers with an iPhone or iPod touch to find an Apple retail store near them and make reservations for amazing retail services including free tech support and advice at the Genius Bar, hands-on workshops, Personal Shopping appointments and personal training sessions through Apple’s popular One to One program. Customers can also shop the full selection of more than 1,000 products and accessories available from the Apple Online Store, get the latest Apple product news, read customer reviews and get answers to their product questions.

AppleStore

Well it’s not Fennec or mobile Firefox, but it will be ‘Firefoxie’ and it will be available soon. Of course that really depends on the approval police at the AppStore. ‘Firefox Home’ is the name and your bookmarks are the game. The iPhone app will allow users to carry around their Firefox bookmarks along with ‘recent visits’. The app will sync with your desktop client and keep you up-to-date. Pages will load inside the app and will hopefully be fast, at least half as fast as you’re used to on your desktop.

Mozilla says it will be available soon, so knowing Apple as we all do, this could take awhile. In the meantime, read a little and watch a little, this will help to really get your hopes up.

Why is this useful?

1. Left work in a hurry? You can pick up where you left off with access to the list of tabs you just had open on your desktop.
2. Need those directions to that restaurant you were just reading about on your desktop? The confirmation code for your flight? Just start typing in the Awesome Bar and those pages will be right at your fingertips.
3. Does it drive you crazy to have to enter the full URL on your iPhone that you’ve visited several times from your desktop? You won’t need to anymore with this app. Mozilla

You didn’t really think that Apple was going to leave the iPod alone for too long did you? Well if you believe these photos out of Vietnam, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t, the latest incarnation of the iPod Touch is soon be on us, and with a backside 2 mega-pixel camera.

The same folks that brought the leaked iPhone 4G now have pics of the new iPod Touch, and even though it looks almost exactly like the 2nd generation Touch you already own, it looks good. The serial number indicates a 2009 third generation iPod touch, which means this is most likely a early testing model and these looks may not be the looks that show up when Apple announces it in June.

But whatever the case, the case has now been made that the 3rd generation iPod Touch will include a camera, even though at the moment it looks to only be a 2MP. Is that enough to get excited?

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Here is your look back at the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps that caught my eye. Take a look at the five apps posted this week.

Iron Man 2

Okay, you saw the movie, you’ve built your own workstation and now your closer than ever to completing your on suit. You need a rest, take some time out and play Iron Man 2 for on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

Suit up and rocket into the action as Iron Man or War Machine in the official movie game on iPhone/iPod touch.

PLAY WITH IRON MAN OR WAR MACHINE
Play as Iron Man for speed and agility or suit up as War Machine for maximum firepower. Both suits offer easy-to-learn controls and the ability to run, hover and fly at will. You’ll also have the chance to jump into the Mark IV, Mark VI, Stealth and underwater suits. Whether you prefer to pound your foes in melee combat with your fists or to lay down the destruction from a far with your weapons, you can upgrade your suit after each stage with improved weaponry and abilities to devastate your foes.

A BLOCKBUSTER GAME
Based on the most anticipated film of the year, Iron Man 2 delivers all the same action and excitement you’d expect from the movie with epic battles and massive enemies that will leave your chest pounding.

STARK OPPOSITION
Tony Stark’s enemies have their own super suited droness and they want to take Iron Man and War Machine down. Fight Ultimo, Firepower, Whiplash and armies of other enemies to prove that the only the original armored hero is the best.

THIS FIGHT IS GLOBAL
Battle across 9 locations across the globe constructed in full 3D, from Stark Expo in New York to a jungle war zone in Somalia.

HEAVY METAL
Get charged for battle with a powerful rock metal soundtrack including the rock classic, “Iron Man”.

ACHIEVE GREATNESS
Connect to Gameloft Live and unlock 25 different achievements that you show off to friends and prove you’re a real Iron Man.

Iron Man 2
$6.99

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Oprah Mobile

Can’t get enough Oprah? Now you can carry her where ever you go, provided you have yourself a iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Now users of any of the three can stay on top of what’s going on in Oprah-land, as well keeping up with polls, advice, health news and all those things that make Oprah the universe unto herself, and you.

Live your best life wherever you go! With the Oprah Mobile app, your favorite experts, inspirational photos and videos and riveting stories are just a click away. Stay in touch with the latest from The Oprah Winfrey Show, including instant alerts when audience reservations are available. Plus, find helpful advice on spirit, health, beauty, cooking, money, decorating, relationships and more from The Oprah Winfrey Show, O, The Oprah Magazine, Oprah Radio and Oprah.com.

Features of the iPhone app include:
• Weekly calendar of what’s airing this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show
• Alerts and notifications about the availability of reservations for The Oprah Winfrey Show and exclusive updates regarding shows we’re working on
• Access to the latest articles and photo galleries from Oprah.com and O, The Oprah Magazine
• Video highlights from The Oprah Winfrey Show, including backstage interviews with your favorite movie stars and guests, plus much more
• Audio clips from Oprah Radio shows, including Gayle King and Dr. Laura Berman
• Search by your favorite experts, guests and contributors, including Suze Orman, Deepak Chopra, Peter Walsh and more
• Check out the latest polls and see how other people are voting in your city and state
• Share your favorite items via email, Facebook and Twitter
• Sign the pledge to make your car a No Phone Zone
• Customizable menu to keep your favorite sections within easy reach
• Find out what time and what TV channel The Oprah Winfrey Show is on in the United States, based on your current location

$1.99
Oprah Mobile

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CHAOS RINGS

Oh yeah, it’s on! You never thought gaming was going to be like this on your little idevice, your big one if you own an iPad. iPhone OS Final Fantasy makers SQUARE ENIX Co., LTD., have introduce a new brand of “Fantasy” fun, Chaos Rings!

From the makers of FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY II comes a brand new RPG masterpiece for the iPhone and iPod touch!!

CHAOS RINGS takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch’s capabilities. Using a classic game system that any RPG fan will enjoy, it presents an epic tale consisting of four different scenarios, all brought to you with gorgeous sound and unbelievably smooth 3D graphics.

The story revolves around a tournament where combatants fight for their lives: the Ark Arena. Upon choosing a pair of characters, one male and one female, you will then have to fight against the other pairs. Each pair has their own story, and the truth behind the Ark Arena will not be revealed until each story is completed.

Game Features
-Amazingly smooth 3D graphics

-Gorgeous sound that takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch’s powerful hardware

-A deep story with unique twists for every pair and multiple endings

-Traditional game and battle systems polished to perfection

-Hours upon hours of gameplay, complete with hidden bosses, secret weapons, and more

$12.99
CHAOS RINGS

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Quickword

Quickword for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad 3.0 has been updated to 1.5.0, with a few really nice features to make your MS Word editing a much smoother experience.

NEW Updates!
• Password protected file support for Microsoft® Word documents
• Text underlining
• Word count
• Localized in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese

***This Quickoffice product is optimized for iPhone and iPod touch devices. A separate iPad product will be released soon.***

Enjoy superior Microsoft® Word document editing. Easily access email attachments, email or transfer files without MS Exchange®. No desktop client installation required! Edit important documents with confidence.

Try out full editing of Microsoft Word documents before you buy with our free Quickoffice Connect application available iTunes Productivity category.

Reasons to buy Quickword vs. any other solution:
• Fast and responsive app performance
• No desktop client to install – simple browser file transfer from any computer
• Robust, rich features for power users such as two finger zoom
• No need to purchase MS Exchange® to access or email files
• Very easy to use, intuitive UI – no confusing menus
• Easy access and sharing of files
• 100% data integrity – guaranteed Microsoft compatibility
• Responsive customer service – 24/7 support
• Simply works better!

Quickoffice® Mobile Office Suite also available to purchase in iTunes, which includes both Microsoft Word and Excel edit functionality.

Top-Industry Awards:
• Best Business Application – CTIA Wireless 2009
• Most Innovative Mobile Application – Finalists 2009 Andrew Seybold Choice Awards

Experts Agree:
• “It’s our choice, bar none, for Office functionality on the iPhone.” – LAPTOP
• “Very polished, easy to use, doubles as a mobile drive” Score: 5/5 – WhatsOniPhone.com
• “Being able to share docs so easily via email and iDisk is a huge bonus” – TheAppleblog.com

Quickword® offers 5 powerful products in 1 simple application:
• Edit Word documents
• Transfer desktop files via WiFi
• Remotely access MobileMe® iDisk® accounts
• Email files directly via iPhone
• Mount your device as a drive

Quickword® – Advanced Word Document Processing
• Create, Open & Edit Microsoft Word documents
• Intuitively cut/copy/paste text
• Easy to use double/triple tap for word/paragraph selection
• Extensive text formatting; bold, italics, font sizes, styles
• Auto-correction (predictive text)
• Auto-capitalization
• Double-tap to create a period
• Wrap text at any zoom level eliminates repetitive left/right scrolling
• Adjust indentation level of bulleted/numbered lists, paragraphs
• Find text in docs
• Set paragraph alignment
• Easily view wide tables
• High-fidelity rendering
• Confidently edit with auto-save & auto-restore
• Edit bulleted/numbered lists
• File support: Edit (97-2008) .DOC,.DOCX,.TXT

Also includes Quickoffice® Files functionality for remote access, email, WiFi, and file management:
• Email local or remote files without having to download file
• Mount your device as a wireless drive via WiFi
• Drag and drop files between your device and computer via WiFi
• Remotely access your MobileMe iDisk account (separate account required)
• Create new folders on your iDisk account or device to manage digital content
• Save files to your iPhone for offline viewing
• View most common file types
• Bookmark last viewed position in non-editable documents (PDF, etc)
• Slideshow viewing of images in remote & local directories
• Easily organize, rename, and move files to your device
• Passcode protection keeps your content safe

$8.99
Quickword

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1112 episode 02

If you played the first version of 1112, you probably could not wait for the second version to come online. If you didn’t play the first version, that’s okay, play this one because you’ll still get it! The second version has included with it a few minor bugs fixes and a ton of new features that make the gaming process even that much more fun.

Louis has arrived in New York in a rather mysterious way…
Help him discover why he has ended up in New York and follow his adventure promising unexpected developments and encounters.
1112 episode 02 is full of surprises and offers hours of amazing gameplay!

NEW FEATURES:

- All new advanced graphical design and artistic direction
- 25 new larger than life environments
- 14 new characters
- Various puzzles, each with a specific gameplay
- An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch user interface
- Original score
- Elaborate interactive narrative
- Totally redesigned game engine

What’s New in Version 1.0.1
- fixed missing wallet bug
- tuned mini games difficulty
- fixed latest OS compatibility

1112 episode 02
$4.99

Quickword for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad 3.0 has been updated to 1.5.0, with a few really nice features to make your MS Word editing a much smoother experience.

NEW Updates!
• Password protected file support for Microsoft® Word documents
• Text underlining
• Word count
• Localized in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese

***This Quickoffice product is optimized for iPhone and iPod touch devices. A separate iPad product will be released soon.***

Enjoy superior Microsoft® Word document editing. Easily access email attachments, email or transfer files without MS Exchange®. No desktop client installation required! Edit important documents with confidence.

Try out full editing of Microsoft Word documents before you buy with our free Quickoffice Connect application available iTunes Productivity category.

Reasons to buy Quickword vs. any other solution:
• Fast and responsive app performance
• No desktop client to install – simple browser file transfer from any computer
• Robust, rich features for power users such as two finger zoom
• No need to purchase MS Exchange® to access or email files
• Very easy to use, intuitive UI – no confusing menus
• Easy access and sharing of files
• 100% data integrity – guaranteed Microsoft compatibility
• Responsive customer service – 24/7 support
• Simply works better!

Quickoffice® Mobile Office Suite also available to purchase in iTunes, which includes both Microsoft Word and Excel edit functionality.

Top-Industry Awards:
• Best Business Application – CTIA Wireless 2009
• Most Innovative Mobile Application – Finalists 2009 Andrew Seybold Choice Awards

Experts Agree:
• “It’s our choice, bar none, for Office functionality on the iPhone.” – LAPTOP
• “Very polished, easy to use, doubles as a mobile drive” Score: 5/5 – WhatsOniPhone.com
• “Being able to share docs so easily via email and iDisk is a huge bonus” – TheAppleblog.com

Quickword® offers 5 powerful products in 1 simple application:
• Edit Word documents
• Transfer desktop files via WiFi
• Remotely access MobileMe® iDisk® accounts
• Email files directly via iPhone
• Mount your device as a drive

Quickword® – Advanced Word Document Processing
• Create, Open & Edit Microsoft Word documents
• Intuitively cut/copy/paste text
• Easy to use double/triple tap for word/paragraph selection
• Extensive text formatting; bold, italics, font sizes, styles
• Auto-correction (predictive text)
• Auto-capitalization
• Double-tap to create a period
• Wrap text at any zoom level eliminates repetitive left/right scrolling
• Adjust indentation level of bulleted/numbered lists, paragraphs
• Find text in docs
• Set paragraph alignment
• Easily view wide tables
• High-fidelity rendering
• Confidently edit with auto-save & auto-restore
• Edit bulleted/numbered lists
• File support: Edit (97-2008) .DOC,.DOCX,.TXT

Also includes Quickoffice® Files functionality for remote access, email, WiFi, and file management:
• Email local or remote files without having to download file
• Mount your device as a wireless drive via WiFi
• Drag and drop files between your device and computer via WiFi
• Remotely access your MobileMe iDisk account (separate account required)
• Create new folders on your iDisk account or device to manage digital content
• Save files to your iPhone for offline viewing
• View most common file types
• Bookmark last viewed position in non-editable documents (PDF, etc)
• Slideshow viewing of images in remote & local directories
• Easily organize, rename, and move files to your device
• Passcode protection keeps your content safe

$8.99
Quickword

Can’t get enough Oprah? Now you can carry her where ever you go, provided you have yourself a iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Now users of any of the three can stay on top of what’s going on in Oprah-land, as well keeping up with polls, advice, health news and all those things that make Oprah the universe unto herself, and you.

Live your best life wherever you go! With the Oprah Mobile app, your favorite experts, inspirational photos and videos and riveting stories are just a click away. Stay in touch with the latest from The Oprah Winfrey Show, including instant alerts when audience reservations are available. Plus, find helpful advice on spirit, health, beauty, cooking, money, decorating, relationships and more from The Oprah Winfrey Show, O, The Oprah Magazine, Oprah Radio and Oprah.com.

Features of the iPhone app include:
• Weekly calendar of what’s airing this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show
• Alerts and notifications about the availability of reservations for The Oprah Winfrey Show and exclusive updates regarding shows we’re working on
• Access to the latest articles and photo galleries from Oprah.com and O, The Oprah Magazine
• Video highlights from The Oprah Winfrey Show, including backstage interviews with your favorite movie stars and guests, plus much more
• Audio clips from Oprah Radio shows, including Gayle King and Dr. Laura Berman
• Search by your favorite experts, guests and contributors, including Suze Orman, Deepak Chopra, Peter Walsh and more
• Check out the latest polls and see how other people are voting in your city and state
• Share your favorite items via email, Facebook and Twitter
• Sign the pledge to make your car a No Phone Zone
• Customizable menu to keep your favorite sections within easy reach
• Find out what time and what TV channel The Oprah Winfrey Show is on in the United States, based on your current location

$1.99
Oprah Mobile

Okay, you saw the movie, you’ve built your own workstation and now your closer than ever to completing your on suit. You need a rest, take some time out and play Iron Man 2 for on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

Suit up and rocket into the action as Iron Man or War Machine in the official movie game on iPhone/iPod touch.

PLAY WITH IRON MAN OR WAR MACHINE
Play as Iron Man for speed and agility or suit up as War Machine for maximum firepower. Both suits offer easy-to-learn controls and the ability to run, hover and fly at will. You’ll also have the chance to jump into the Mark IV, Mark VI, Stealth and underwater suits. Whether you prefer to pound your foes in melee combat with your fists or to lay down the destruction from a far with your weapons, you can upgrade your suit after each stage with improved weaponry and abilities to devastate your foes.

A BLOCKBUSTER GAME
Based on the most anticipated film of the year, Iron Man 2 delivers all the same action and excitement you’d expect from the movie with epic battles and massive enemies that will leave your chest pounding.

STARK OPPOSITION
Tony Stark’s enemies have their own super suited droness and they want to take Iron Man and War Machine down. Fight Ultimo, Firepower, Whiplash and armies of other enemies to prove that the only the original armored hero is the best.

THIS FIGHT IS GLOBAL
Battle across 9 locations across the globe constructed in full 3D, from Stark Expo in New York to a jungle war zone in Somalia.

HEAVY METAL
Get charged for battle with a powerful rock metal soundtrack including the rock classic, “Iron Man”.

ACHIEVE GREATNESS
Connect to Gameloft Live and unlock 25 different achievements that you show off to friends and prove you’re a real Iron Man.

Iron Man 2
$6.99

Oh yeah, it’s on! You never thought gaming was going to be like this on your little idevice, your big one if you own an iPad. iPhone OS Final Fantasy makers SQUARE ENIX Co., LTD., have introduce a new brand of “Fantasy” fun, Chaos Rings!

From the makers of FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY II comes a brand new RPG masterpiece for the iPhone and iPod touch!!

CHAOS RINGS takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch’s capabilities. Using a classic game system that any RPG fan will enjoy, it presents an epic tale consisting of four different scenarios, all brought to you with gorgeous sound and unbelievably smooth 3D graphics.

The story revolves around a tournament where combatants fight for their lives: the Ark Arena. Upon choosing a pair of characters, one male and one female, you will then have to fight against the other pairs. Each pair has their own story, and the truth behind the Ark Arena will not be revealed until each story is completed.

Game Features
-Amazingly smooth 3D graphics

-Gorgeous sound that takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch’s powerful hardware

-A deep story with unique twists for every pair and multiple endings

-Traditional game and battle systems polished to perfection

-Hours upon hours of gameplay, complete with hidden bosses, secret weapons, and more

$12.99
CHAOS RINGS

If you played the first version of 1112, you probably could not wait for the second version to come online. If you didn’t play the first version, that’s okay, play this one because you’ll still get it! The second version has included with it a few minor bugs fixes and a ton of new features that make the gaming process even that much more fun.

Louis has arrived in New York in a rather mysterious way…
Help him discover why he has ended up in New York and follow his adventure promising unexpected developments and encounters.
1112 episode 02 is full of surprises and offers hours of amazing gameplay!

NEW FEATURES:

- All new advanced graphical design and artistic direction
- 25 new larger than life environments
- 14 new characters
- Various puzzles, each with a specific gameplay
- An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch user interface
- Original score
- Elaborate interactive narrative
- Totally redesigned game engine

What’s New in Version 1.0.1
- fixed missing wallet bug
- tuned mini games difficulty
- fixed latest OS compatibility

1112 episode 02
$4.99

Alright, so this week I found a few iPhone OS apps that were pretty good and fun. Lately worthy iPhoneOS apps have become much harder to find, quantity does not equate quality in the AppStore. Also, thankfully some of the better apps are now available for the iPad, for owners of any of the iPhoneOS devices can enjoy some of the best the AppStore has to offer. Take a look at the top five for this week on MP.

Ray Lewis Workouts

have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in the morning to Ray Lewis and his game day motivational speeches? Yeah, you’d get some stuff done, you’d feel invincible. Well take a look at the next best thing, Ray Lewis Workouts for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Ray Lewis Workouts for iPhone provides you with the actual workouts that Ray uses to develop explosive power, awesome strength and superior agility. Containing a total of 24 workouts that are broken into 4 specific sections for an all-round training program, this app will help you become a force to be reckoned with on the field.

$4.99

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Facebook Video+

No need for Adobe Flash here, now you can watch your facebook videos with ease on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad with Facebook Video+.

Facebook Video+ for iPhone extends your Facebook browsing experience by supplying advanced video playing capabilities. Now you can watch almost all videos shared on Facebook. Everything else stay the same way. Facebook Video Plus is pretty easy to use, just tap on a video and it starts playing, if you press the Facebooks “Like-Button” it will be added to your extra favourites folder.

Facebook Video+
$0.99

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SwingWords

I’m not sure what you will use this for outside of trying to get attention at a concert. But having said that, it’s a pretty cool app that deserve a spot in your “whatever” app screen. With SwingWords, you type in a word and then swing your iPhone or iPod Touch from side to side, the faster you do it, the more the letters show up as one word hovering in the air.

With SwingWords you can write your favorite words and sentences in the air.
All you have to do is to type a text and wave with your mobile. When waving,
the letters will flash one by another.
This happens so fast that the viewer will automatically see the single letters as entire words.
No matter if you wave fast or slow, SwingWords will adapt to your movement.

“For best visual quality, wave at a constant rhythm and let your iPhone’s accelerometer do the remaining work…”

Features
Works with iPhone and iPod Touch (OS 3.0 or later)
Supports all major languages including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Cyrillic and all Western languages
Supports emoticons (unlock emojis option is available)
Multicolored messages
Extreme fast and reliable adaption to your movement
Dynamic text-size adaption to the scale of your wave
Dynamic blend duration
Audio feedback will guide you to keep your rhythm
Option to wave the whole message in one go or wave it word by word
Mirror mode inverts the display to practise in front of a mirror
Storing Messages as Preset for fast access on the go

When would you use SwingWords
In dark and loud environments like bars, clubs, festivals and concerts
For your unusual declaration of love and affection
At a protest march / demonstration
Say “Hi All” and “drinks are on me” at parties
BlingBling – To impress with newest technology
To rise your chances to get the next taxi in no time
When you show up first at the rendezvous point
In case of an emergency