Archives for March, 2009

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Vans Sk8 Pool Service is a skateboarding game app developed by Fuel. We covered the Vans Sk8 when it was being developed and now it been released in app store.

Some snapshots of the game :

Vans SK8 Pool Service

Vans SK8 Pool Service

Vans SK8 Pool Service

Gameplay Video:

If you are looking for some good skateboard gaming action on iPhone then SK8 is the right app for you.

Vans SK8 Pool Service costs $4.99 and you can download it from iTunes app store link.

iPhone Lunch Menu


Another fact which proves that iPhone is everywhere :-)

[via:iPhonefreakz]

With so many feature rich apps to play around and iPhone 3.0 coming our way, iPhone will be needing a extended battery life on the go. So, here is one cheap solution for your iPhone battery problem and its called Energizer.

The Energizer uses two AA batteries to fully charge iPhone in 2 to 3 hours.

Features of Energizer :

  • Unique, sleek flip design lets you dock an iPod while playing or charging
  • Uses 2 AA batteries to charge a iPod or iPhone
  • Portable power for the iPod, iPod Touch, and iPhone
  • Compact charger is lightweight and travels easily
  • Charges any docking iPod including the iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPhone 3G, Nano and Mini
  • Takes 2 to 3 hours to fully charge an iPhone or iPod, similar to using a wall power adapter
  • Gives you 3 charges for a Nano, and 2 charges for the Video iPod when using Energizer Ultimate
  • Lithium AA batteries, Alkaline batteries can be used but deliver lower run times
  • Folds for easy storage when not in use
  • Patented intelligent control chip maximizes power transfer
  • Approximately 3.5” long x 1.25” wide x .75” deep
  • Weighs less than 2 ounces
  • Adjustable dock connector ensures any iPod will securely fit on the base, from the iPod Nano to the iPod Classic 120GB

With being a portable battery charger for iPhone it surely makes a mark and its affordable as well, its being sold with a price tag of $9.99 at Buy.com .

New Gen iPhone Concept


Here is another new gen iPhone concept deisgn for your viewing pleasure, which is claimed as most probable edition by Gizmodo.

(click to enlarge)

The design indeed looks pretty good and slick. But I would really like to see some changes in the front as well, i mean its just getting a little boring, while the back portion is evolving from 1st gen iPhone to iPhone 3G. But nice work indeed. Check out the full post at gizmodo.

Skype For iPhone Is Released


Finally after 2 years of struggle Skype for iPhone is here. You can download the app from iTunes app store link.

[via:Gizmodo]

Royal Bank Of Scotland analyst Mike Abramsky is back with new reports claiming that transition from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3.0 might not be as effective on sales, as it was last year when iPhone to iPhone 3G transition took place.

Study mentions that although features offered in the new iPhone are pretty exciting and its generating enough amount interest from around the the world, it will not be same on new gen iPhone sales when it comes out in June 09.

The main reasons pointed out are bad economy and growing smartphone competition. Many rival companies are coming out feature rich touchscreen smartphones giving iPhone a stiff competition, mainly Palm Pre which is generating a great amount of buzz in the mobile industry. Although till now iPhone is on the top, thanks to the App store which is growing at a enormous speed. And now its all in the hands of Apple to come out with a new iPhone which will be too hard to resist and will kill the competition likes it been doing for the past 2 years :-) .

[via:AppleInsider]

Yesterday we covered DirectTV iPhone app preview and now its been released into iTunes app store. The app promises to turn your iPhone or iPod touch into the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to find any program and set your home DVR from anywhere.

Features of the app:

  • Search for any television show up to 14 days in advance
  • Browse programs by channel or date & time
  • Get program information instantly, including description, length and rating
  • Record a single episode or an entire series
  • Program Pay Per View movies to be recorded and ready to watch anytime
  • Record to any DIRECTV DVR in your home

Requirements of the app:

  • iPhone software v2.2.1 or higher
  • Browsing capability is available to everyone, but programming functionality is available to DIRECTV customers only
  • DIRECTV customers must have a residential home account registered on directv.com to access recording functionality
  • Requires a Wi-Fi, Edge or 3G network connection to run. Remote connections may vary
  • In rare instances, scheduled recording(s) may not be recognized
  • Requires DIRECTV Plus® DVR (models R15, R16, R22), DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR23) or TiVo® Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software


DirectTV app is free and you can download it from iTunes App Store Link.

RipDev launched a lightweight alternative to Cydia called ICY, which will let you install applications from Cydia without using the original Cydia installer.

Icy is our take on the freeware package manager that uses APT repositories to install and remove packages available in another free iPhone installer application, Cydia

Features:

  • Slick Interface
  • Built on Open Source Foundation
  • Light
  • Cydia Compatible
  • Network Efficient
  • Landscape Goodness

Icy in action video :

How To Install Icy

From Cydia: Add a new source http://apt.ripdev.com and then install Icy from the Packaging category.

From Installer: Icy is available in the System category of Installer.

For more info check out the official website of Icy.

 

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