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Shoebox v2.0 Brings Design Changes, New Features, And Performance Enhancements

Shoebox v2.0 Brings Design Changes, New Features, And Performance Enhancements

09/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Back in November, we reviewed an app called Shoebox that essentially turns your iPhone into a mobile photo scanner. Today, Shoebox v2.0 has hit the App Store and brings several new features, including a completely new interface, enhanced privacy controls, a new way to organize your scans into “shoeboxes”, and performance enhancements. As outlined in the [...]

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Here Is Our First Look At Inferno+ From The Creators Of Ballistic SE

Here Is Our First Look At Inferno+ From The Creators Of Ballistic SE

09/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Radiangames, creators of Ballistic SE (see our review here), has just released this teaser video for an upcoming title called Inferno+. Inferno+ will be a dual-stick action-RPG, featuring gameplay elements of Ballistic SE without shooting being the game’s primary focus. At launch, the game will include 40 levels, three difficulty levels, 10 upgrade types, four [...]

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Use The ioShutter Camera Remote To Control Your DSLR

Use The ioShutter Camera Remote To Control Your DSLR

08/05/2012 | Comments (0)

It’s no secret that we love taking photos with our iDevices. Although they can probably give your point-and-shoot a run for its money, it’ll be a long time until our iDevices can seriously stand up against a DSLR. With this new accessory from Photojojo, you’ll be able to use your iDevice and DSLR together in [...]

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Third-Party Dolphin Browser Updates iPhone, iPad Versions

Third-Party Dolphin Browser Updates iPhone, iPad Versions

08/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Just a little more than a month after the last update, new versions of the iPhone and iPad Dolphin Browser have been made live on the App Store. On the iPhone side, Dolphin Browser version 4.1 received a slate of new enhancements. Along with various stability and performance improvements, users can now take advantage of [...]

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Apple’s iCloud.com Mistakenly Tests iOS-Inspired Notification Box

Apple’s iCloud.com Mistakenly Tests iOS-Inspired Notification Box

08/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Users who logged onto Apple’s iCloud.com website this morning were greeted by an interesting notification box. As pictured, the (obviously mistaken) notification states “Default Title for English” followed on the next line with “English – This a test message description.” The notification could be closed with an “X” on the right edge of the box. [...]

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Deal Of The Day: The iPhone 4S For $50 Off

Deal Of The Day: The iPhone 4S For $50 Off

08/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Customers in the market for an iPhone 4S or iPhone 4 are now in luck. Target has cut the price of each model by , according to news first reported by 9to5Mac. The iPhone 4S is now available starting at 9.99 at Target stores across the U.S. The iPhone 4 can be had for just [...]

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AT&T’s CEO Regrets Offering Unlimited Data For The iPhone

AT&T’s CEO Regrets Offering Unlimited Data For The iPhone

06/05/2012 | Comments (0)

If you regret not opting for AT&T’s unlimited data plan for the iPhone when you had the chance, that’s all right, because AT&T regrets offering it in the first place. At least, that’s what AT&T CEO, Randall Stephenson, said at a wireless industry conference held earlier this week. The New York Times is reporting that [...]

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Buyers Beware: Temple Hunt! Is Another Ripoff That Ran Past Apple’s Approval Team

Buyers Beware: Temple Hunt! Is Another Ripoff That Ran Past Apple’s Approval Team

06/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Oops! They did it again. Lately, Apple’s approval process and overall management of the App Store sucks more than my Britney Spears reference. In addition to fraudulent apps taking advantage of customers, apps like Temple Hunt! are proof that Apple’s approval team needs some work. Obviously, Temple Hunt! is another ripoff of the immensely popular Temple [...]

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Zynga Sues France-Based Kobojo Over “PyramidVille”

Zynga Sues France-Based Kobojo Over “PyramidVille”

06/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Social gaming giant Zynga has recently filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against France-based Kobojo over the latter’s release of their game, PyramidVille, which is available on Facebook, as well as iOS. Zynga isn’t amused with the name Kobojo has chosen for their game, as Zynga has created and launched several ‘ville’ games over the past [...]

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Verizon Representatives Actively Dissing Apple, iPhone- What Happened To The Love-

Verizon Representatives Actively Dissing Apple, iPhone- What Happened To The Love-

03/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Verizon actively pushing would-be customers to NOT buy an iPhone- Looks that way. Verizon Representatives Actively Dissing Apple, iPhone- What Happened To The Love- is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice – iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News … Continue Reading Here Verizon Representatives Actively Dissing Apple, iPhone- What Happened To The Love- Tommy Ly [...]

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SNK PLAYMORE Launches The King Of Fighters-i 2012

SNK PLAYMORE Launches The King Of Fighters-i 2012

03/05/2012 | Comments (0)

SNK PLAYMORE’s follow-up title to last year’s The King of Fighters-i is here and packed with content. SNK PLAYMORE Launches The King Of Fighters-i 2012 is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice – iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News … Continue Reading Here SNK PLAYMORE Launches The King Of Fighters-i 2012 Tommy Ly – appadvice.com

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Share Your Photos And Videos Anywhere You Go With The PoP Video Pico Projector

Share Your Photos And Videos Anywhere You Go With The PoP Video Pico Projector

03/05/2012 | Comments (0)

The PoP Video lets you project photos, videos, and even Facebook on any wall of your choosing. Share Your Photos And Videos Anywhere You Go With The PoP Video Pico Projector is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice – iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News … Continue Reading Here Share Your Photos And Videos Anywhere [...]

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It’s The Undead Against The Living In Brainsss

It’s The Undead Against The Living In Brainsss

03/05/2012 | Comments (0)

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of all this zombie killing. We shouldn’t be blowing their brains out just because they’re hungry. It’s time to let zombies do their thing. Brainsss, a new app from Lonely Few LLC, puts you in the shoes of a zombie swarm. Your goal- You must do whatever [...]

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Learn How To Train Your Dragon In Rescuing Sheep In DreamWorks Dragons: TapDragonDrop

Learn How To Train Your Dragon In Rescuing Sheep In DreamWorks Dragons: TapDragonDrop

03/05/2012 | Comments (0)

As a big fan of “How to Train Your Dragon,” I am pleased to learn of the release of yet another iOS title based on DreamWorks’ Oscar-nominated animated film. Actually, this new app is a tie-in for the upcoming television series based on the film. Developed by PikPok, DreamWorks’ Dragons: TapDragonDrop shows that the Viking [...]

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Apple Exec Sells 95 Percent Of His Stake In Apple

Apple Exec Sells 95 Percent Of His Stake In Apple

02/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Scott Forstall, Apple’s Senior Vice President for iOS Software, is a lot richer this morning. Yesterday, the Apple guru, who some believe could be Tim Cook’s successor as CEO, sold 95 percent of his Apple shares. His take: a cool .7 million, according to Fortune. According to a filing with the SEC, Forstall sold 64,151 [...]

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Upcoming “Hiragana Pixel Party” Mixes Game Genres To Help You Learn Japanese

Upcoming “Hiragana Pixel Party” Mixes Game Genres To Help You Learn Japanese

02/05/2012 | Comments (0)

After working with companies such as Lucasarts, SEGA, Namco, and Atari over the past 13 years, it appears that one developer, simply referred to as “James” on his blog, has set out to create his own company: Springloaded Games. His first iOS title, Hiragana Pixel Party, is expected to be submitted to Apple in the [...]

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Apple Releases Updates For Cards And iLife For iOS Apps

Apple Releases Updates For Cards And iLife For iOS Apps

01/05/2012 | Comments (0)

For the first time since the new iPad announcement, Apple has released updates for iMovie, GarageBand, iPhoto, and Cards. The updates to the iLife apps are nothing substantial, but they do address some issues that users may have been having. Cards also gets a minor update in addition to its recent Mother’s Day update. As [...]

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: Sentinel Of Liberty and THOR: Son Of Asgard On Sale For This Week Only

CAPTAIN AMERICA: Sentinel Of Liberty and THOR: Son Of Asgard On Sale For This Week Only

01/05/2012 | Comments (0)

“The Avengers” is finally hitting the big screen this Friday here in the U.S. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t so excited that I purchased my ticket several weeks in advance. The movie’s latest trailer has had me drooling with anticipation for some time now. To celebrate what some fans have been waiting [...]

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Pocket Poet: Become A True Wordsmith

Pocket Poet: Become A True Wordsmith

01/05/2012 | Comments (0)

Pocket Poet (Free) by Fairlady Media will be a lifesaver for many people. This handy little application will turn you into a mushy-gushy word engineer. At least, it will make you seem that way. No matter the time of year, giving a poem to someone will always make him or her smile and feel appreciated. [...]

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Travel Back In Time With This Retro TV iPad Dock

Travel Back In Time With This Retro TV iPad Dock

01/05/2012 | Comments (0)

In a world full of folio cases and Smart Covers, it’s nice to see something like the Handmade Natural Stained Wood Retro TV iPad Dock. Like its lengthy name implies, this iPad dock (which is actually more of a stand, really) emulates the look of a vintage television set. You won’t be doing any type [...]

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Jailbreak Only: Sparrow+ To Make Sparrow Even Better

Jailbreak Only: Sparrow+ To Make Sparrow Even Better

27/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Last month, we reviewed a highly anticipated email app, Sparrow. Although we love the app, it’s missing one feature that would make us rid the stock Mail app from our phones if we could: Push notifications. Prior to Sparrow’s launch in App Store, it was pulled by Apple for “abusing” a VOIP-only API that would [...]

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The Brydge Bridges The Gap Between MacBook And iPad

The Brydge Bridges The Gap Between MacBook And iPad

26/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Every now and then, a new product emerges that is essentially the same as something that already exists, but it stands out by being better. In 2001, Apple launched the original iPod. It wasn’t the first digital music player, but it managed to raise the stakes and is still the most well-known device for listening [...]

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LinkedIn v5.0 Now A Universal App – Stay Connected On You iPad

LinkedIn v5.0 Now A Universal App – Stay Connected On You iPad

26/04/2012 | Comments (0)

LinkedIn (free), the “professional social network,” is now universal, adding iPad support, as well as Retina display graphics for the new iPad. The app is broken down into three sections: Updates, You (profile), and Inbox. After being an iPhone-only app since its launch in 2008, LinkedIn’s v5.0 update takes full advantage of the iPad’s larger screen [...]

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Jetpack Joyride v1.3 Finally Flies Into The App Store

Jetpack Joyride v1.3 Finally Flies Into The App Store

26/04/2012 | Comments (0)

After weeks of literally being teased with bits and pieces of the major update to Halfbrick Studios‘ insanely popular Jetpack Joyride (free), we are pleased to inform you that the wait is over! Version 1.3 is finally here, and with it, comes 15 game changing gadgets for Barry to use on his joyride. We won’t [...]

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Bullistic Unleashed Is Fun, And That Ain’t No Bull

Bullistic Unleashed Is Fun, And That Ain’t No Bull

25/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Bullistic Unleashed ([substring:0:500] Bullistic Unleashed ($0.99) by Millipede Creative Development is a physics-based game of massive destruction. Fling the bull by his you-know-whats and watch him demolish everything in the shiny suburban mall. It’s a bull in a china shop, literally. Before we get started on the review, I’d like to include a disclaimer that [...]

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Product Review: iPhone Shutter Remote, Shutter Grip, And Boom Mic

Product Review: iPhone Shutter Remote, Shutter Grip, And Boom Mic

25/04/2012 | Comments (0)

When it comes to iPhone accessories, there are seemingly endless possibilities. Some accessories can enhance your iPhone’s features by either working for or with your iPhone. When paired with an app, some accessories let you do things like fly iOS-controlled helicopters, or even control yachts. Last month, we told you about three new accessories from Photojojo [...]

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Shadowgun Gets The Retina Treatment On The New iPad

Shadowgun Gets The Retina Treatment On The New iPad

25/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Shadowgun ( Shadowgun ($2.99) has just received its first update since January. In addition to various bug fixes, Shadowgun’s v1.1.3 update brings support for the new iPad’s Retina Display. If you haven’t played Shadowgun before, our very own Christine Chan had this to say about it in our original review of the game: It’s the [...]

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Comparing Five Of The Top Web-Based Storage Solutions

Comparing Five Of The Top Web-Based Storage Solutions

25/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Following yesterday’s Google Drive announcement, you may be wondering how Google’s solution stacks up next to other Web-based storage services.  Here’s our take on five of the best. Google Drive While late to the cloud sharing party, Google Drive looks impressive, at least in terms of what it offers. All Google customers get 5GB of [...]

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New Customers Not To Blame For AT&T’s Increased Data Loads

New Customers Not To Blame For AT&T’s Increased Data Loads

24/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Even with restrictive data caps on “unlimited” plans in place, AT&T is struggling to keep 3G/4G traffic at manageable levels. The wireless provider’s even instituted a generally conservative series of data plan tiers to help alleviate the congestion, but it doesn’t seem to be working. However, according to GigaOM, it’s not the network’s newest wireless [...]

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Keep The Foxes Away In Bubble Pig

Keep The Foxes Away In Bubble Pig

24/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Old-school, 2-D graphics will never get old to me, and Bubble Pig ([substring:0:500] Old-school, 2-D graphics will never get old to me, and Bubble Pig ($0.99) by Donut Games looks like it was made to be played on a Super Nintendo. The game’s premise is simple: You must help Bubble Pig light up his fairy [...]

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Product Review: Griffin Helo TC Assault

Product Review: Griffin Helo TC Assault

24/04/2012 | Comments (0)

At this year’s CES, Griffin Technology stepped up and announced the Helo TC Assault, a remote controlled helicopter that could be powered by both iOS and Android. If your office shenanigans weren’t enough, you can use the Helo TC Assault to take your cubicle warfare to a whole new level. The Helo TC Assault features [...]

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Deepworld Development Needs Your Help

Deepworld Development Needs Your Help

22/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Last month, we told you about Deepworld, an upcoming 2-D action adventure MMO for iOS. Bytebin, the three man team developing Deepworld, is making great progress with the game, but now need your help to make the game a reality. Bytebin has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help them cover the costs of audio design, [...]

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Photogene For iPad Updated: Brings New Tools, A Price Drop And More

Photogene For iPad Updated: Brings New Tools, A Price Drop And More

22/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Photogene for iPad ([substring:0:500] Photogene for iPad ($0.99), a powerful photo editing app, has just been updated for the first time since January. As outlined in the app’s release notes, this new update brings a variety of of new features, including: Support for retina display on the new iPad. Greatly improved resolution during editing (on [...]

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TV English Premium Brings Television To Your iPad

TV English Premium Brings Television To Your iPad

22/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Honestly, I don’t watch much TV. There’s enough reality in my personal life, and for everything else, I have Netflix. However, for those of you that do enjoy television, TV English Premium ([substring:0:500] Honestly, I don’t watch much TV. There’s enough reality in my personal life, and for everything else, I have Netflix. However, for [...]

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MirrorCase Lets You Record Video More Comfortably

MirrorCase Lets You Record Video More Comfortably

20/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Never before has it been so easy to capture important moments in our lives through photos and videos. Thanks to our smartphones, we can document a special event at a moment’s notice. Despite the ease of whipping out our iPhones to capture those moments, RHP Multimedia Corp. wants to make it even easier with their [...]

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Yellow Pages Now Offering Free Turn-By-Turn Voice Navigation

Yellow Pages Now Offering Free Turn-By-Turn Voice Navigation

19/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Yellow Pages (free) has been available in the App Store since 2008 and has since provided a great way to search local business, read reviews on restaurants, check movie times, and provide all the features you’d expect from an app like this. Avantar LLC has provided consistent updates to improve the app, and Yellow Pages [...]

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Buff Labs’ Screen Protector Is Tough Enough To Withstand A Hammer

Buff Labs’ Screen Protector Is Tough Enough To Withstand A Hammer

19/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Broken iPhone screens are all too common. As far as I can tell, they can take either a lot, or a little abuse before cracking. A few months ago, I dropped my iPhone 4S while on a bike ride. It hit the ground, rolled, bounced, and slid across the pavement. Somehow, the phone was fine [...]

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Padcaster Transforms Your iPad Into A DSLR Camera

Padcaster Transforms Your iPad Into A DSLR Camera

18/04/2012 | Comments (0)

A few weeks ago, we told you about the Padcaster rig for iPad. At the time, there was nothing but a teaser video that was shot with the Padcaster, but no information on what it actually was. After being unveiled this week at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas, The Verge had [...]

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A Hands-On Look At The iHome iP18 Color Changing Alarm Clock And Speaker

A Hands-On Look At The iHome iP18 Color Changing Alarm Clock And Speaker

18/04/2012 | Comments (0)

One of iHome’s more affordable product offerings, the iP18 color changing alarm clock and speaker system for iPhone and iPod touch has a decent set of features, but does fall a bit short reaching its full potential. Four color choices that can slowly fade, change frequently, or stay steady. This four-and-three-quarter-inch rounded edge cube has [...]

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United Soft Media Reveals Upcoming Catan Series Game

United Soft Media Reveals Upcoming Catan Series Game

17/04/2012 | Comments (0)

United Soft Media, the German developers behind the iOS version of Settlers of Catan (simply Catan and Catan HD in the App Store), have just released some screenshots of their upcoming title, Rivals of Catan. This new release will be a reworked version of the Catan Card game, which happens to be based on Settlers of Catan. Confused- The original [...]

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Note Taker HD Gets Updated  Brings Retina Display Support And More

Note Taker HD Gets Updated Brings Retina Display Support And More

15/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Note Taker HD (.99), a popular note-taking app that we love here at AppAdvice, has just received an update that brings several welcome features to an already great app: This upgrade adds support for the retina display, image cropping, manual PDF page rotation, and the ability to see a list of only those PDF pages [...]

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Burger Cat Hitting The App Store This Week

Burger Cat Hitting The App Store This Week

15/04/2012 | Comments (0)

Ravenous Games, developers of the popular League Of Evil titles, are releasing Burger Cat (an overhauled version of WoblyWare’s flash title) this week. The objective of Burger Cat is simple: You must ensure that the (currently) unnamed cat can haz cheezburger. By altering the game’s 2-D terrain, you must alter the cat’s path to said [...]

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