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Best apps for iPhone photographers

2013-05-18T02:18:53+00:00

It's been said time and time again that the camera on the iPhone is an excellent camera. In fact, it's become such a popular camera that there's a whole genre of photography known as 'iPhoneography'. iPhone photographers not only use the camera and lens built into their iPhone, but also...

Second Home – Xbox Live Indie Developers on the Shift to iOS

2013-05-17T22:38:06+00:00

The indie game development scene has been around for an incredibly long time; pretty much ever since people had the opportunity to program for themselves. However it wasn’t until shareware became a common method of distribution the 90s that it began to catch the notice of the masses, and even...

Battle of the 13-inch MacBooks: Which one wins?

2013-05-17T22:16:59+00:00

If you're shopping for a new 13-inch laptop, you may have noticed that Apple's product line in that category is a bit more crowded than in other spots. The company has three distinct 13-inch models - the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Which...

Who has the most satisfying customer experience in the UK? That'll be Apple Retail

2013-05-17T21:24:40+00:00

Leading UK consumer campaigner, Which?, has conducted a survey into customer satisfaction across UK high-street retail stores. While the likes of WHSmith and carrier, EE, scored near the bottom, is there any surprise who topped the table? Apple Retail Stores. Over 11,000 UK consumers responded to the survey, with Apple...

The TouchArcade Show - 104 - Bathroom Buddies

2013-05-17T21:19:40+00:00

In this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show, we make the best of an (arguably) "slow" week by discussing the issues revolving around this week's latest releases. For example, we dig into runner fatigue and Chillingo's brand image. We also talk about what kids are playing and why genres that...

Looking for a tough Lightning cable? Moshi has just the thing for you

2013-05-17T21:08:07+00:00

Moshi makes some great accessories for the iPhone and the iPad, and their latest is no exception. Lightning cables are always a handy commodity to have around, but Moshi has done something a little different with theirs. They've encased them in aluminum. Moshi claims that their new USB to Lightning...

Apple neglects to secure streaming album previews

2013-05-17T20:20:05+00:00

Periodically, albums become available for live streaming on iTunes prior to their official release date. The hope is that not only do consumers get a chance to hear the album before buying it, but also that by offering a free and legal way to listen to the album before it’s...

BBM or Google+ Hangouts; are you excited by either?

2013-05-17T19:21:46+00:00

BBM or Google+ Hangouts; are you excited by either? The big talk of the week has definitely been cross-platform messaging. First up at BlackBerry Live, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins dropped the huge news that their signature messaging platform, BBM, would be going cross-platform this summer and coming to iOS as...

Star Trek Rivals Review

2013-05-17T18:38:31+00:00

Star Trek Rivals Review By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SET PHASERS TO TRASH-TALKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Star Trek Rivals is a card game many have seen before, but it’s still a heck of a lot of fun regardless. � Developer: Elephant Mouse LLC Price: FREE Version: 1.0 App...

TA Plays: 'Trucker: Parking Simulator' - Parking Like A Boss

2013-05-17T18:18:02+00:00

We know what you're thinking, but give Trucker: Parking Simulator [Free] a chance. Parking a massive truck with a stupid big trailer can be as rewarding as landing a video game airplane. It takes a lot of skill, a lot of understanding of how physics, momentum, and trajectory play into...

Marketing Budgets Gone Wild: New Pik Pok Movie Game 'Turbo Racing League' Features a Million Dollars in Cash Prizes

2013-05-17T18:16:49+00:00

There was a time when pretty much every movie tie-in game was just plain awful, but for some reason in the mobile gaming world there have been quite a few really good ones. Games like Temple Run Oz or Fruit Ninja Puss in Boots take an already proven formula for...

Contest Winners: Black Ops Elite cases from Element and Aria cases from Pad & Quill!

2013-05-17T17:52:45+00:00

If there's one thing iMore loves even more than iPhones and iPads (and iPods!), it's giving cool iPhone and iPad accessories and apps to our awesome readers. This week we have amazing cases from both Element and Pad& Quill! The winners are: Black Ops Elite Case for iPhone 5...

Bombcats Review

2013-05-17T17:29:49+00:00

Bombcats Review By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: KITTY KABOOMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It might just be time for the birds to make way for the cats. � Developer: Chillingo Price: FREE Version: 1.0 App Reviewed on: iPhone 5 Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Gameplay Rating: 4.5...

Freebie Alert: 'Gangstar Rio: City of Saints' and 'N.O.V.A. 3' Both Free for the Weekend

2013-05-17T17:19:25+00:00

Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Free - Gameloft is offering up a couple of freebies this weekend on two games which have never been free before. First up is Gangstar Rio: City of Saints [Free], their take on the whole Grand Theft Auto open-world sandbox game. We reviewed Gangstar...

Intel's outgoing CEO explains how they turned down the original iPhone

2013-05-17T14:25:12+00:00

Intel CEO Paul Otellini has stepped down from his post, but not before divulging some interesting revelations in the process. As it turns out, Otellini and Intel turned down the chance to work on the original iPhone, now with some element of regret. As Otellini told The Atlantic: "We...

'Go Home Dinosaurs' for iPad Review - Dino-MITE Tower Defense

2013-05-17T14:16:58+00:00

While tower defense is one of those genres that I can't seem to get enough of, even I have to admit that it's high-time for some innovation. Enter Go Home Dinosaurs [$4.99 (HD)], the latest title from Fire Hose Games and a TD game that looks to carve its own niche. While...

First Trailer for Ron Gilbert's Match-3 RPG 'Scurvy Scallywags' Released

2013-05-17T01:47:38+00:00

Back in March, renowned game designer Ron Gilbert left Double Fine Productions in order to branch out and do his own thing. Following that, Gilbert revealed that he was working on a new iPhone game called Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty. Seriously, that's the...

Haunting Melissa App Brings Episodic Movie Exclusively to iPhone and iPad

2013-05-17T01:15:28+00:00

Haunting Melissa, from Hooked Media Digital and "The Ring" producer Neil Edelstein, is an app that aims to deliver movies on mobile devices in an entirely new way. Much like a TV show on iTunes, the film is broken up into segments that can be unlocked by sharing...

'Sid Meier's Ace Patrol' Review - The Legendary Designer Delivers with this WWI Dogfighting Sim

2013-05-17T00:16:33+00:00

The introduction of airplanes changed the face of warfare. The same could be said of Firaxis' entry to the iOS gaming scene: when a Triple-A studio headed by the cherished game designer Sid Meier starts putting out iOS exclusives, you just know things are never going to be the same....

Hangouts for iPhone and review: Google+ cross-platform messaging service

2013-05-16T23:18:04+00:00

Hangouts for iPhone and iPad is Google's new cross-platform messaging app that lets you converse with your friends regardless of what phone, tablet, or computer they are using. It features a beautiful, clean design and support for video messaging. The chat view in Hangouts is very traditional and flat with...

New iTunes update in town, new look MiniPlayer top of the order

2013-05-16T19:31:32+00:00

There's a new iTunes update in town, and at the top of the list of new goodies is a new look MiniPlayer. The tiny little iTunes window has had a makeover that now includes a progress bar for the track currently playing, alongside your album artwork too. It may well...

'Dark Avenger' Review - All Action, No Substance

2013-05-16T19:27:07+00:00

With the recent announcement that Diablo would be making its way to consoles, gamers have been looking for something to satisfy their hack-and-slash needs on their iOS device. Gameloft recently released the fourth installment of their dungeon crawler, Dungeon Hunter 4, and less than two weeks after, Gamevil has come...

Major 'Battle of the Bulge' Update Adds New Scenarios, Generals

2013-05-16T19:16:36+00:00

Veteran designer John Butterfield's Batle of the Bulge [$9.99 (HD)] is one of the best historical wargames we've played. Designed from the ground up for the iPad, it feels perfectly suited to that device - so much so that one of its few flaws is that it isn't quite as...

Ninja Wrath Review

2013-05-16T18:29:22+00:00

Ninja Wrath Review By Rob Rich on May 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: I AM NINJAUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It may not look like it at first glance, but Ninja Wrath is actually one incredibly slick iOS action game. � Developer: Xlush Price: $0.99 Version: 1.0.14 App Reviewed on: iPhone 5 Graphics / Sound...

iPhone 5S component leaks show updated vibrator assembly and more

2013-05-16T18:24:11+00:00

While we most likely expect the iPhone 5S to carry the same exterior form factor as the iPhone 5, we'll most likely see lots of internal updates like we do with all "S" iterations. BGR has gotten ahold of some components that may confirm updates to the vibrator assembly, earpiece...