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26 Best New Android Games From The Last 2 Weeks (8/2/11 - 8/17/11)

Welcome to the weekly roundup of the best new Android applications, games, and live wallpapers that went live in the Market or were spotted by us in the previous 2 weeks or so.

GAMES

Tattoo Tycoon by HandyGames

You guys know the drill in these management story-type games - in Tattoo Tycoon, you manage a tattoo studio, employees, designs, etc. Brought to you by the maker of Guns'n'Glory, Aporkalypse, and other popular games.

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Prove your business acumen and your skill with the tattoo machine in 6 challenging scenarios! Set up, expand and furnish your tattoo studio, manage employees, develop new tattoo designs and improved equipment, increase your reputation and turn your little tattoo parlor into a highly profitable enterprise!

Features:
- casual business simulation with classic “tycoon”-style gameplay
- 6 scenarios with more than 50 challenging tasks
- individualize your tattoo studio with a multitude of furnishings and fixtures
- manage employees and expand your business
- minigames with dynamic difficulty
- hard-rocking music and sound effects
- HD-graphics for high-resolution displays

 

Star Legends Beta (3D MMO)

From the creator of Pocket Legends, Star Legends brings the same MMO concept to space and seems to do that quite well with 4.5 stars (pun intended?) and over 1000 reviews so far.

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Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles is a new Sci Fi Multiplayer Online Game and the second in the "Legends" franchise by Spacetime Studios.

In this vast online world, you'll join millions of players from around the world on futuristic adventures through hijacked space ships, alien infested asteroids, and highly advanced science labs enshrouded in mystery.

Grab your double flash guns and your nanofibre vest and carve out your reputation among the stars.

 

Minecraft - Pocket Edition

If you haven't heard of Minecraft, you must have been living under a rock (and certainly not in a giant castle you've just crafted out of giant red and blue blocks). Unfortunately, Minecraft for Android is currently locked down to Xperia Plays, but the public release should be coming in a few months. Bummer for all Minecraft fans.

Imagine it, build it. Create worlds on the go with Minecraft - Pocket Edition.

The new Minecraft - Pocket Edition allows you to build on the go. Use blocks to create masterpieces as you travel, hangout with friends, sit at the park, the possibilities are endless. Move beyond the limits of your computer and play Minecraft everywhere you go.

* Randomized worlds
* Build anything you can imagine
* Build with 36 different kinds of blocks
* Invite and play with friends to your world (local wireless network)
* Save multi-player worlds on your own phone

 

Aces 3D Brick Breaker

Forget 3D Pong - here's 3D brick breaker! Watch the video - the gameplay looks a bit surreal, but very cool.

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Have you mastered the standard Brick Breaker game? Are you ready for a new challenge? Aces 3D Brick Breaker creates an exciting new 3D Brick Breaker experience! With lifelike physics the ball is able to move realistically in three dimensions.

• 7 different themes
• Tons of power ups for the paddle and balls
• Collect gems to earn extra points
• 3D graphics and realistic game physics
• Online Leaderboards; daily, weekly and overall
• Tracks tons of statistics
• In-game tutorials

 

Eternity Warriors by Glu

Eternity Warrior's is Glu's yet another Gun Bros remake, though unlike Star Blitz, it seems to have a lot more going for it. A 4.5-star average with almost 1000 reviews compared to Star Blitz's 4.2 stars seems to reaffirm that notion.

But seriously, Glu, it's time to try something new for a change.

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After 20 years of peace in Northern Udar, a powerful new Demon threat has emerged under the command of the evil Demon King Kilic. The Demons have overrun and transformed the once vibrantland into a cesspool of danger and evil. Only the courageous Eternity Warriors can defeat this rising threat to the world of Humans and Elves!

3D fantasy world with fast-paced melee action gameplay: Experience an amazing variety of heavy and light attacks, devastating special moves and powerful combos to take out the hoards of demonic enemies

Spectacular sword-wielding combat alongside your real friends: The Eternity Warriors always fight the Demon threat together with fellow clan members found on Facebook and OpenFeint.

Magical array of swords, axes, armors and power-ups: To be a truly great warrior you need truly great weapons. Build your inventory with some of the biggest and most insanely powerful weapons imaginable!

 

Tanked

What attracted me to Tanked wasn't the fact that it's a multiplayer tank game. And it wasn't even that it's cross-platform between Android, iPhone, and webOS. Or even that you can play your friends locally using the split-screen mode. It was the phrase I've bolded below. Read it and crack that smile.

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Tanked - 3D online multiplayer tank combat that lets Android, iPhone, and webOS battle it out.

Multiplayer only. (online via wifi/3g or local split-screen)

Currently free because Seth is too lazy to do IAP or ads or whatever.

* Up to 8 players over wifi or 3G
* Up to 4 players local split-screen play
* Automatic game pairing system, play in seconds, no signups
* Text chat allowed in the lobby and during play
* World ranking system - beat others to earn career points
* First login of the day gives you a random 1-10 career point bonus

 

Star Rebellion Lite

You can never have enough Tower Defense games - Star Rebellion is a newcomer that actually looks pretty decent, once you get past the Engrish in the description.

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- 9 types of turret and one type brick to build, 10 levels of upgrade for each tower.
- Realistic sound effects.
- Very high-quality graphics.
- A lot of heavy weapons like Laser, Electric, Missile, E.M.F., plasma MAC, and ect (sic).
- 22 Achievements and OpenFeint support. 

- 24 maps with 5 difficulty levels with from 30 waves to an unlimited waves to defend. 

- super big map!
- Open field Map and Random map Mode.
- App2sd support.

 

Greedy Spiders Free

Greedy Spiders may look simple at first, but it gets quite challenging pretty fast. Put down Angry birds and try it out, seriously - it's well done. I tried it on a tablet as well, but it didn't scale at all, so it looks like the developer, PixelLoop, removed tablet support in the latest version.

4.5 stars with over 1500 reviews so far.

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The Spiders have come to town and they are planning on dining their friendly neighbors. Use your intelligence in this exciting puzzle game and prevent the Spiders from pulling their plan through.

Thinking of an easy game? Wait until you find yourself dealing with up to three evil and hungry spiders.

As you progress through the levels, new actions, new spiders and new surprises will be available.
Deceive a spider, burn down the spider web or even invoke a supernatural power to save a bug...use everything at your hands to avoid being eaten in this breath taking journey.

✓ 64 challenging levels!
✓ 7 different types of bugs!

  

Ruffled: Feathers Rising Lite

OK, here's what you need to know about this game in bold: "Free flight in a full 3D city! And best of all, you get to poop on people! "

Need I say more?

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Play the game that makes pooping on people socially acceptable, not to mention hilarious!

Experience a story of home and freedom lost, of human encroachment and deforestation through the eyes of one bird who has finally had enough.

Soar through the skies of Splat City, constantly on the hunt for your next victim. Throughout the city's rolling suburbs, relaxing parks, bustling university campus, the clamor of the city's largest industrial project, and the highrise hustle and bustle of downtown you will enact your birdie rage fueled vengeance in a spectacular array of 3D urban environments.

Some of the key features of Ruffled: Feathers Rising:
* Spectacular 3D environments
* Open Free Reign Flight in every level
* Smooth arcade style flight controls
* Multiple play strategies: dive bomb unsuspecting humans, focus on achievements, and more.

 

Jimmy Pataya

In Jimmy Pataya, you kind of forget your parachute and plunge down towards earth in an endless manner. It's an interesting spin on a Speedx-type game, but in the end, that's pretty much what it is - a Speedx clone (which itself is a clone of other similar games from back in the day as well).

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- Super smooth tilt-controls
- Intense gameplay that requires ninja reflexes
- Extremely fast-paced arcade action
- 3D graphics that suck you in and shake you up
- Drum n bass soundtrack that gets you pumped up (use your headphones!)
- Tablet support
- FREE!

 

The Patriots US

A version for the Brits (i.e. the oppressors in this situation) is available as well - The Patriots UK.

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The British are coming… Again! It’s been twelve years since the war of 1812 and the British have reassembled and are seeking revenge for their ancestor’s losses. Take control of the cannon and defend the Capitol against the relentless Redcoats.

Defend the Capitol with a barrage of weapons. Advance to the next level and use your war funds to purchase upgrades that can help you defend your country. The fate of America’s freedom rests in your hands. See if you have what it takes to fight off the Redcoats and send them back to their country empty handed… Again!

Upgrades to help you defend the Capitol:
• Guns - Add another gun.
• Grapeshot - Fires a spread of 5 bullets.
• Cannon - Smashes a column of enemies.
• Franklin Grenade - Damages troops in area of impact.
• Quickloader - Makes up for strength with speed.
• Fortifications - Increases the HP of all buildings.

 

Zorro: Shadow of Vengeance

Who doesn't know Zorro? A game of this caliber can't possibly be bad, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case - see our full review linked above for more details.

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Immerse yourself in the world of Zorro, re-imagined, rebooted, and brought to life in gorgeous HD environments. This is a darker, more action oriented Zorro that will sure to excite fans and newcomers alike. The sword of Zorro has always been a tool to vanquish his enemies. Use it now to not only disperse foes, but to make your mark in the world by swiping your finger across wanted posters throughout the many levels.

 

Joining Hands

Unfortunately, this game supports Gingerbread and above, so Froyo users will feel left behind.

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Basic gameplay: drag and drop the Peablins so that all the hands in the level are joined and all the Peablins are happy. And remember: Leave no hand behind!

HIGHLIGHTS

- Innovative but elegant and easy to learn
- Fun to interact with and suitable for all ages
- Several kinds of Peablins that require different approaches
- Tasty high resolution graphics
- Hilarious sound effects
- Over one hundred hand crafted levels
- No time limits, no enemies, no pressure. Just one more level...
- Compete with your friends for Most Stars Collected on Openfeint leaderboards.

 

STAR BLITZ by Glu

Here we go - Star Blitz is Gun Bros in space that I mentioned above, but personally I didn't play it on my tablet for too long before uninstalling, as it felt too choppy and harder to control compared to Gun Bros. However, don't take my word for it and try it out yourself - it's free.

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Take to the skies as a STAR BLITZ FIGHTER on an intergalactic mission to defeat the evil Alien Xeno Cluster as they attempt to dominate the Arelon Prime, the homeworld of the Galactic Coalition. Unleash your powerful arsenal of LASERS, ELECTRONS and HOMING ROCKETS on the enemy as you work to out-maneuver and out-gun the Alien ships. Attack at the heart of the evil Cluster and restore faith in the Galactic Coalition.

 

SILPHEED Alternative AM

SILPHEED is a beautiful 3D space shooter. There are a few versions of this Japanese-made game, but the AM one is presumably for English speakers (did they really mean to name it AM, as in America? I'm not sure).

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A few centuries have passed since humankind developed the technology to travel amongst the boundless sea of infinite stars... Unknown forces attacking from the edge of the galaxy and making their way to our solar system. Being short of armory, could the Space Frontier Guards protect against the fierce attacks and throw back their enemies? A new entry of a full-scale space shooting franchise has joined in the lineup of Android Market

 

Word Ball

Word Ball is a fun new take on word games, with the letters bouncing and shrinking as you play along. Watch the video to see exactly what the gameplay is like.

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Word Ball challenges your word building skills in a fast paced, unique, and fun word game. Play with friends and beat the top scores! Test your limits by keeping the letters alive and reach the top levels. Gain achievements for different word building categories.

Word Ball provides a beneficial brain training exercise by allowing the user to focus and think on their feet when building words as quickly as possible. By concentrating on the letters as they shrink and bounce, the game will allow your cognitive senses to react in a manner that reinforces word and pattern recognition.

- OpenFeint enabled
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Extensive dictionary of over 175,000 words
- Hi-Res display graphics
- Detailed statistics and history of scores
- In-game word lists

  

when is new iphone coming out

Where to buy an iPhone 5 One of the biggest technology happenings of the year is coming but we certainly don't know when it's going to happen. Exactly the fact that it is BIG though, has created a LOT of speculation on the date of the release. Of course, I'm talking about what everyone else is talking about in 2011: iPhone 5!

There is certainly a significant amount of "BUZZ" surrounding this one and probably for good reason. I mean, let's face it, the iPhone is just one of a string of HUGE success stories that Apple has put together. That's right, iPhone 5 is just another chapter in the book of massive iPhone success after iPhone success and this is only one book in a set of others that could be written about Apple products such as iPod and iPad. Please don't get the wrong impression and leave. I am not especially a big fan of Apple or Mac stuff myself and don't feel that I am biased either one way or the other. But even the person who is watching from a distance with no emotion has to admit that there is a pretty high pile of success stories stacking up over at Apple. So considering the track record, there are a lot of good reasons to be excited about the release of the iPhone 5. It's BIG! And since they have been able to get progressively better with each new iPhone, there is good reason to believe that the iPhone 5 will be smaller and better than ever. The readability of the screen will probably be ridiculously good, since this is one of Apple's core competencies. There is also good reason to believe that the processor speed will be significantly increased, possibly even enough to handle multi-tasking, which was a big issue a couple generations ago, but seem to have been solved more thoroughly in the iPhone 4.

The applications downloads are in the billions so there is more possibility than ever that the iPhone 5 will have "an app for that" no matter what subject you're talking about. I don't think it will be water-proof though so please don't try to get it to wash the dishes. Also nothing that involves dropping it from very high unless you have a case that protects it. Even then I don't recommend it.

So the big questions about the release of the iPhone 5: 1. When is the iPhone 5 release going to happen? And 2. Where can I buy an iPhone 5. The answer to the first question is not going to be given away very easily by Apple, but the rumors will pretty much pinpoint it when they stop giving out employee vacations, etc. The answer to the second will be a much more interesting question this time around since AT&T has finally lost the total monopoly and lock on this phone for a contract price. Of course people with other services were paying the big money and decoding the phones, but the iPhone has gained popularity with the mainstream by having its' model available for $200 with a contract. This time around, AT&T will not be the only busy place in town! There are other companies lining up to join this club! So if you're asking where to buy an iPhone 5 you are probably one of hundreds of thousands!

You can learn a lot more about the iPhone 5 on my blog about where to buy an iPhone 5.

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new iphone games

If you have a broken iPhone and it's currently in iPhone repairs getting fixed then you might be anxious to get it back so you can start using it once again to make practically every aspect of your life easier. However what can help you to relax and to see the benefit in waiting for your iPhone repairs, is to list all of the things you will do with your broken iPhone when it's fixed. Use this opportunity in order to do something else and in order to research the various apps and games you can download for it once it's back. Here we will list some of the best new games on the iPhone so that when you get your iPhone repairs completed you will be able to launch into playing them once again.

Monkey Island: Monkey Island was an old classic on the PC - a completely addictive game that was very funny, highly imaginative and a great brain teaser at the same time. However the new Monkey Island takes this concept and improves it for you to try once you fix iPhone problems currently preventing you from having a go. For instance by swiping your fingers across the screen it's now possible to get your iPhone to display the game with new enhanced graphics. Add to this voice acting and you have a great experience for old fans or new.

Sonic 4: Talking of renovating old classics, something else that your broken iPhone will be able to play when you get it back is this renovated classic game 'Sonic the Hedgehog'. This game has positioned itself to be the direct spiritual successor to Sonic and Knuckles on the Megadrive ignoring all of the other 3D attempts in between. A the same time it is also a high speed on highly fun adventure in its own right that also boasts great graphics and a fun soundtrack.

World of Goo: By the time you read this World of Goo will be just about to make its way onto the iPhone. Another good idea to get your cheap iPhone repair as soon as possible. This game is a fantastic puzzle game that uses a complex physics engine and challenges you to build towers of 'goo' creatures that automatically stick together. They're cute and the level puzzles are very challenging and original making this is very addictive puzzler.

THPS2: THPS2 for those who remember their youth fondly stands for 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2' and stands as one of the best new reasons to get cheap iPhone repair right away. This game lovingly recreates the old Tony Hawk's Pro Skater experience for the small screen and is just as addictive as it ever was meaning you'll never be bored again and meaning you'll need to keep playing the game every time you'd on a train or bus.

Angry Birds: You can't list the top iPhone games without mentioning Angry Birds. Another puzzle game reliant on cuteness and physics but one that will offer hours of challenge and end up imprinted on your brain every time you close your eyes.

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new iphone software

iPhone software downloads are sure to be in great demand in the coming months. Apple's iPod has been a supreme success story over the last decade or so. Now, the latest generation of Apple technology lets you combine your cell phone with your entertainment. In this article you'll find out the story behind software downloads for your Iphone, and how to get them for free.

Apple have introduced a policy towards third party companies of only letting them produce peripheral devices, and not software directly for the iPhone. The software inherent in the iPhone has already been hacked, and pirate firms on the web are selling programs which allow the user to override the integrated software, and connect to networks other than the ones which Apple has programmed the machine to work with. Apple, of course, desperately don't want this to happen, and they have stated quite explicitly that if any of the hacked software is used, the guarantee will no longer be valid.

It is quite possible that Apple will soon bring out an updated version of their software, to try and invalidate the software that the hackers have developed. It isn't certain at this stage whether or not the software is fatally affected by this, but you can be sure it one of the priorities, given Apple's openly aggressive stance, and the potentially massive profits that will be made from this in the coming months. One of the other reasons given for the new update is that it will allow the iTunes music store to be reached via Wi-Fi. You can get this feature as part of the iPhone software downloads.

If you are on the look out for genuine Apple software that can be used within the guidelines laid down by Apple, then it will be heartening to learn that Apple has promised to continually improve the standard of the iPhone software, and also that all future updates will be free. The hackers will no doubt be watching, and ready to counter with their own new solution. It will doubtless turn into a kind of chess game between the hackers, and Apple's own software developers, with each desperately trying to counter the moves of the other as quickly as possible. Time will tell us how clever the software developers at Apple will become. Keep your eye on the latest iPhone software downloads.

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when does new iphone come out

On the 4th of October people around the world were expecting the iPhone 5 and its white version to take center stage. However, there were a number of Apple enthusiasts who were disappointed to see the Cupertino firm's CEO Tim Cook officially announce the iPhone 4S. Many wondered if the most highly anticipated smartphone would ever be launched.

There are various reasons why Apple's fans were looking forward to the company's 5th generation iOS 5-powered handset. First of all, the competition offered handsets with bigger touch screens such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the HTC Sensation XE. This rumored handset was said to sport at least a 4 inch display.

Another feature people were expecting was completely different design. The phone was said to sport a curved design. It was said to be totally different from the 4th generation iPhone's boxlike design. Instead, the 4S was unveiled. In terms of design, it was exactly like the Apple's former flagship handset.

True, the new smartphone does not fall short on power and the latest software. It comes packed with the A5 dual-core processor and is pre-installed with the iOS 5. However, people are still wondering about what they expected was to come. Will it ever be launched?

Although we cannot officially confirm if it will ever come out, we can take a look at the clues. Apple has contracted a new chip manufacturer to create the A6 chip. This is said to be the latest chipset that will come packed under the hood of the company's future devices. It is said to be a more powerful dual-core processor. Some even believe that it will be a quad-core. However, it will only be available in 2012. This suggests that the phone we were expecting will be launched by next year.

Many thought that the iPhone 5 and its white version would sport NFC (Near Field Technology) capabilities. Sadly, we did not get this feature on the 4S. This feature would have allowed Apple's fans to enjoy the luxury of contactless payments. Apple is said to be testing the waters when it comes to this technology. It is probably monitoring how NFC progresses in today's features. Once the technology kicks off, it is most likely to follow suit. We might just see their 5th generation smartphone sporting NFC next year.

If you were disappointed with the current 4S, do not be discouraged. It is most likely that we will see the iPhone 5 by next year. 2012 is just a few months away.

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new iphone apps

IPhone has many hundreds of thousands of applications developed by developers worldwide. iPhone applications cover just about any area the mobile phone can cover. Programmers and software developers worldwide create unique softwares that provide infinite capabilities to iPhone and other smart phones. Due to unlimited potential for new applications to be marketed via Apple's App Store, thousand of developers daily write applications to Apple iphone.

The most popular Apple iPhone applications cover dictation where users can record and append new audio to existing recording or even add text notes that help in recording interview. One of the popular iPhone apps category is gaming. IPhone users perform mobile shopping from popular sites such as amazon and eBay. There are popular apps for playing music and videos from Pandora and YouTube. With iPhone, many languages apps in foreign language translations, dictionary and thesaurus are also popular. The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4G that includes video calling via Facetime with LTE (the new 4G Standard) based wireless cell phone is going to revolutionize new smart phones. Since iPhone has GPS functionality, there are thousands of iPhone apps for GPS base location and mapping. Remote control connections to iTunes over Wi-Fi and virtual keyboard and mouse to control Mac/PC is also another popular app category.

Thousands of free apps from colored flash lights to Flixter's free movie releases by location to dragon's dictation can be found on iPhone or iPod touch devices. Since iPhone has thousands of worldwide developer base, you can always find free app to match any category. Smart phone developers consider releasing a iPhone app as a must oppose to Android platform in order to get the most widest exposure and user base.

Currently there is also a rapidly growing developer base for Apple's iPad. Even though iPad is considered an extra accessory as oppose to iPhone, a Cell Phone which is a necessity, iPad apps development is rapidly growing.

With hundreds of thousand of iPhone applications there are always free apps for any subject you are interested. Free iphone apps provide the freedom to try them before you purchase the more advanced version or simply have a great functionality app for free. You can discover what functionality and services offered by an app on any category you are interested. Free iPhone applications is a great way to explore unknown subjects. Thousands of free iPhone web apps are also another great way explore and discover other subject you might be very much interested.

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new apps for iphone

We know there are about a hundred trillion iPhone apps we could go through and be excited about, but unfortunately an article containing such a massive litany would probably make your computer explode.

So, we're not going to go overboard here and hurt your brain. Instead, lets present you with a shortlist of what iPhone Apps we like.

What makes one iPhone App more appealing then another? There's a number of crucial elements. It has to have a function that's interesting, sure, but it also has to be something that we can use in our daily or weekly lives - in other words, it should have an impact on our overall quality of life. That's what technology is here for, after all: to make things easier on us. Hopefully these apps deliver on that necessary ingredient while doing it with a little flair. This is the internet age, after all, and we have been blessed with abundance and choice, right? Let's take a look at the apps we've dug up.

iPhone App # 1 - Heytell. The development crew from Voxilate have developed a really ingenius way to communicate. Heytell uses VOIP technology to send short messages recorded in audio to anyone else who has the App installed. The simple to use interface makes it dead easy to send a message. Just click on a contacts name, press the record button, and once you've finished the message is instantly sent. Your voice message is instantly transferred over to their iPhone, ready to be heard when it suits them. Heytell is free to install and use. Extra features will cost a few dollars, but they're not essential and you can still save on call costs.

Top App No 2 - iTorch4. If you're a proud owner of an iPhone 4 you might have noticed there's a handy light / flash on the back of the iPhone. Well, this App allows you to use that light whenever you wish. You'll be able to light up your path in darkness once this app is installed. You won't need to launch the iPhone's camera app just to turn on the light. This app is a quick and easy solution for controlling your iPhone 4's on / off switch. Kinda makes you wonder why Apple haven't done this already. This App is voted number 2 simply because it's needed and it serves a well needed purpose. Forget the torch or flashlight. The iPhone 4 and this app installed is all you need!

iPhone App # 3 - Angry Birds Rio. Life should be fun and exciting, and this app delivers hours of fun for free. A spin-off from the original Angry Birds series, the goal here is to knock out the bad pigs and save your birdy friends. This is a game of skill, but it's not too hard to work out. There's one great reason why heaps of people love this type of game. It's easy, and fun! Don't take our word for it, download it and install it yourself. It's a superb game and can be downloaded from the App Store for free! How can you beat that?

So, are there any more Apps worth checking out? Of course there are, but hopefully these nice little programs have excited you about what's headed your way in 2011.

Come & check out the latest iPhone news, tips & iPhone deals. Anthony Wakefield is the editor of iPhone Auctions Australia, enjoys keeping fit, spirituality, technology and playing music.

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at&t new iphone

AT&T has been known to have pricier voice and data plans than their competitors, other than Verizon. Yet with the new announcement of their next generation data plans on June 2nd, they've decided to introduce new tiered data plans for their users, and do away with their unlimited data plan for their new customers.

As you well may already know, the previous unlimited plan was $30/month. These new data plans include a "DataPlus" 200MB plan at $15 per month for light data users, which AT&T claims is "enough to send/receive 1,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 150 emails with attachments, plus view 400 Web pages, plus post 50 photos on social media sites, plus watch 20 minutes of streaming video," and a "DataPro" 2GB at $25 per month for heavier data users which is supposed to be able to "send/receive 10,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 1,500 emails with attachments, plus view 4,000 Web pages, plus post 500 photos to social media sites, plus watch 200 minutes of streaming video." Users who have the $25 plan also have the option to add tethering for an additional $20.

Should users exceed their 200MB on the $15 plan, they will be charged an addition $15 for an additional 200MB. If users exceed the 2GB on their $25 plan, they will be charged an additional $10 for an additional 1GB of usage.

So now that we have new data plans and their costs laid out, the question is: Are AT&T's new data plans really that bad for us?

My Take

First and foremost, keep in mind that current AT&T users may grandfather their AT&T plans into the new generation of data plans.

Next, consider this. Most users don't need unlimited data, and for those who do, AT&T is not for you. These new plans allow users to pay less than what they're currently paying, and closer to what they're actually using.

AT&T learned that "65 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 200 MB of data per month on average," while "98 percent of its customers use less than 2 GB of data a month."

I for one, use between a range of 200-400MB a month. If I were to drop my current unlimited plan for the new DataPro plan(2GB/month), I would've saved $5/month, or $60/year for the last two years while the 65% of users who use less 200MB a month would've saved 50% of their current costs.

Also, keep in mind that WiFi may help, and that you don't necessarily need to use your 3G network for all data related tasks.

Does that sound bad to you? In fact, if I had the option between my current plan, and these new plans years ago, take a wild guess as to which I would've chosen.

Tethering

The new costs for tethering are bit hard to grasp for users who've always wanted it. The additional $20/month are a bit expensive, and capped at 2GB/month with no additional bandwidth for the user, I don't think it's worth it.

My Suggestion if You're Considering

So if you're thinking about going to AT&T for a new smartphone, and is concerned about their new data plans, here are my suggestions if you already have a smart phone:

1. Look at your current data usage.
2. Determine which kind of data user you are based on how much data you use.
3. If you're considering an iPhone, its been statistically proven that iPhone users use more data than other smart phones. So take this into consideration.
5. Decide what plans would work best for you.
6. Then ask yourself, should you now be concerned with using more data than the plan you have in mind?
7. Finally, make your decision

Lastly, keep in mind that AT&T has been struggling with the overloading of their wireless bandwidth due to their increased number of subscribers since the introduction of the iPhone. These new limits will hopefully help stabilize their networks and result in a win-win for both the business and the consumer. It's never wrong to have hope, is it?

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best new iphone apps

Have you recently purchased an iPhone 3GS and feel a little bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of apps available for you to download? I'm going to guide you through my top 5 must have applications for the iPhone.

• Skype - If you have a wireless network setup at home, Skype for the iPhone is a powerful application that is convenient and will save you money. With Skype you can make local, inter-state or inter-national phone calls for no cost at all provided the other person you're calling is on the Skype network. Given it's must have status as an application for your mobile phone, many people already have installed it. It's a great opportunity for you to call friends and family who are currently living interstate or abroad at no cost. Take full advantage of this great service.
• Google - While you can browse your way to Google.com, a better option is to download the Google application. You can access a broad range of the services Google provides, directly through this application. If you love Gmail, Google Docs & Google Reader, it'll give you access to these products much quicker than navigating through the mobile browser. If you need to conduct a search, you can use the voice search function which is great if you're driving or can't be bothered typing in your query.

• Canabalt -No top 5 selection would be complete without a game to play. Canabalt can be described as Mario Bro's on speed. Jump your way over buildings, through office windows while avoiding crates and boxes. It's a cheap an affordable game that has the same appeal as the classic game snake.
• Ebuddy - While instant messaging is not as popular as it once was, if you continue to use services such as ICQ, MSN and Yahoo messenger, this application will allow you to access these services on to go and straight from your mobile phone. It's simple to use and has the added benefit of costing nothing at all; it's free.
• Facebook/Twitter - Facebook has become a world wide sensation and it's now available for you to use for free on your mobile phone. If you've been following (pun intended) the latest social media craze that is twitter, there are many different clients that you can choose from to access. Personally i suggest using Echofon but there are numerous other clients available to use. Try a few different ones to see what suits you best.

There are hundreds if not thousands of applications available directly through the App store on your iPhone. Don't be afraid to have a peek around to see what else is available.

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The widely anticipated release of iPhone 5 did not happen on October 4th 2011. This came as a shock to many, even though we got iPhone 4S which has great new software plus improved hardware features. With the release of the 4S models rumors for the launching of the 5th generation smart phone began circulating once again.

All rumors suggest that iPhone 5 will be released in 2012. This speculation actually comes with a great degree of certainty. Previously, it was made clear that Apple was working on its 5th generation smart phone. However, for some reason, they are said to have postponed it.

In fact, there are different rumors regarding the reason why the company released the 4S model and not the much anticipated 5th generation device. The first one, which seems quite plausible, is that the engineers could not integrate successfully the 4G LTE chipsets into the thinner teardrop design that iPhone 5 is supposed to have. The company is waiting for new smaller chipsets with greater capabilities to be introduced so that the 5th generation can perform optimally while providing faster data transfer speed.

The second speculated reason behind the postponing of the iPhone 5 release is that Apple now has contracts with mobile telecom carriers. Some experts suggest that the company is waiting for the contracts to expire before it introduced its 5th generation smart phone. That way, they will have greater bargaining power when it comes to signing new contracts.

Even if just one of these speculated reasons is true, we can certainly expect the iPhone 5 release in 2012. The question is when this will happen exactly. It is highly unlikely that the company will release a new product in the first quarter of the year, especially given the fact that its predecessor hit the market the previous fall.

A lot of people bet on the second quarter of 2012. It is possible for the new device to get launched in summer 2012, if the rumors that the new 4G LTE chipsets will be produced quite soon are true. However, a new product launch in the middle of the summer is not traditional for Apple. The current trend is for its smart phones to be introduced one year apart. Besides, the summer is generally low season for tech gadget sales.

It seems that the most plausible launch time for iPhone 5 is the third quarter of 2012. It is highly likely for the 5th generation smart phone to hit the market this time next year.

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These days we have some great tools available to us to both network online from home and on the go. Foursquare and Facebook places allow us to check into locations so our connections know where we are and what we are up to while Facebook and Twitter give us the capability of sharing important thoughts, ideas, events, and stories with our fellow networkers. Wouldn't it be cool if we could easily network with new connections when you are out and about? Sonar, a new iPhone app has made this a realizable solution.

Sonar launched in May of 2011 and since its launch has proved an effective and enormously useful tool to networkers. It works by pulling your own contact information as well as your friends contact information from the social networks you are a member of (such as Foursquare, Facebook, and Twitter) and lets you know about potential connections in your area. For instance if you are at a party, meeting, bar, or restaurant, your networking scope just got a whole lot larger.

The Sonar app works for you whether or not other users are utilizing it. However, one drawback is that in order for you to accurately see who is in any given area, people have to check in using Facebook Places or Foursquare. Unfortunately, this can mean the tool is kind of limited right now being as only about 17% of mobile users currently use check in services. Sonar is working on improving this however by adding implicit check ins, such as when people accept an invite from Eventbrite. The creators of Sonar also hope to one day extend the check in capability to include geotagged tweets, Instagram photos and foodspotting images.

Sonar has not forgotten about the business end of networking either. They plan on eventually allowing a company that be hosting a conference to pay to have its executives and employees moved to the top of user's "most relevant" lists to promote more incoming networking invites from relevant contacts. This is similar to the dating sites use of promoted visibility and of Twitter's promoted tweet options. However, Sonar will only allow the company to promote people, not the company or brand.

Currently Sonar is only available free for iPhones, however soon enough it will be released and available to Android users as well. A Foursquare account is required to make use of Sonar and with the planned deployment to Android users, soon everyone will be able to enjoy this unique and useful tool!

As the developer stated, "Sonar lets you take your online identity offline and meet real people in real time." Imagine being able to make more relevant connections and develop more friendships and meaningful relationships than ever before! I bet you never knew that the guy sitting across from you is your boss's brother. Sonar has truly taken social networking to the next level.

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iPhone 4.0 features leaked by Gizmodo

In case you have been out of the loop for the last few weeks, a developer working on the new Apple iPhone 4.0 accidentally left a prototype of the device at a bar in Redwood City Washington. After a unsuspecting bystander found the phone, he attempted to contact Apple before he sold it to Gizmodo for $5000. Once the tech blog got a hold of the device, they disassembled it and revealed what are likely to be a few of its new features. We have listed the most important ones below.

1.) Front facing video camera. You can expect the new iPhone to have a camera for video conferencing. Gizmodo's editor made a point of mentioning the camera's increased size. It will probably support 1080 by 720p HD video resolutions, an option that will excite those looking for a solid video camera in addition to their new phone.

2.) A better screen. When Gizmodo's editor attempted to use the iPhone 4.0, he noticed that the iTunes loader icon had a much more crisp resolution than the icon on the current iPhone 3GS. Although nobody knows exactly what the new screen resolution will be, it's a reasonable guess to assume it will be 960 by 640, similar to most of the rumors floating around.

3.) Bigger battery. The new battery for the iPhone 4.0 takes up 16% more of the space inside the chassis. Every other component in the device has been shrunk down to create more space for the battery. All of this makes sense as Apple moves to include more power consuming components such as the video camera and higher resolution screen.

From what we have seen, the new cell phone will be unlike any model we have seen from Apple so far. It's a shame the next stevenote won't come as much of a surprise.

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Apple iPhones can now update to Mac OS X 10.6.7; the latest iPhone application development operating system with applicability on iPod and iPad. Last version was also quite user-centric, however, the current update is available with loads of changes including eradicating some of the deficiencies which were experienced in other versions. Mac OS X10.6.7 is for those who are using Mac OS X Snow Leopard and fixes general operating system deficiencies. Latest OS enhances compatibility, stability and security of Mac machine. The best part is that it also fixes the hard-freeze issue reported by some users, thereby enabling faster and better operations.

There is marked improvement in Mac OS X10.6.6 as compared to Mac OS X10.6.1 versions including browser Safari 5.0.4 for iPhone developers and users. Safari is latest addition and enables better browsing in current iPhone, iPods and iPad users. iPhone application development now extends to RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras. This means that iPhone developers can have better playground to install and initiate photography apps.

Mac iPhone developers also experience improvement in external displays and projectors to enable easy reading, viewing, operations and iPhone apps development. The latest Mac version renders its services to address the issue where DVD player displays black video on few of Macs 64-bit kernel. It also addresses to NEC displays where screen blacks out when connected to Mac Pro. This condition came to limelight in mid 2010 and is corrected in the latest Mac OS X10.6.7 for customers and for iPhone application developments. iPhone users have a better choice of attaching their Mac to different systems and maintain image clarity, constantly.

Mac Pro, MacBook Pro and iMac have the capacity to make use of their favorite font of Multiple Master, through this current version. This means that iPhone app development have the capacity to extend to Multiple Master for further iPhone application development. MacBook Air experienced various critical issues in computer performances and hence in running of applications. Such problems are resolved in Mac's latest OS inviting creative and developmental iPhone application development.

A rare problem of disappearance of user accounts from Login Window and system was observed in Mac OS X10.6.5. Apple has tried to fix this problem in Mac OS X 10.6.7 for fault-free applications usage in e-communications. iPhone apps development extends to several e-communication factors to meet high user expectations.

Several applications lie jeopardized due to small issues in Mac OS. These problems are resolved in the current OS for better operations, better application developments and better equipment usage. A user expects its device to be fool-proof as far as problems are concerned. Users love to play apps on their iPhones, iPods and iPads. iPhone apps development is also applicable if the system doesn't impose any operational or functional problems. Apple has tried to resolve the issues for the best of users.

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the new iphone

The company which taught the world the concept of the touch phone is here again with a some new and amazing features with its iPhone 4S. With the tag of Apple and the list of the outstanding qualities, it is easily the talk of the town with tech lovers vying for it everywhere. You have to be acquainted with its features to know why everyone wants this smart phone. They are described below.

Coming from Apple Inc and Steve Jobs, the iPhone 4S was released to the world in October 2011. It is different from the main 4 series which was also released by the company in 2011. In fact, the 4S is an improvement over the original 4 series, and has features that are sure to wow you.

The features are the main attraction of this phone. Gadget lovers or possessors of the original 4 series phone won't get the same adrenaline rush as those that have never owned an iPhone because both the phones have many features which have been kept similar. Do not expect different colors with this phone as it is only available in two shades of white and black. Launched at an affordable price of $199 for the 16 GB capacity, you can also get the 32 GB one for $299 and the 64 GB one for $399. The look is good at 4.5 inches long, 2.31 inches wide, 0.37 inches deep and 4.9 ounces in weight. Just name the features like Blue tooth, Wireless, Digital Compass, GPS and GLONASS and you have them in your new iPHone 4S. If you want the highest resolution phone, then this model has a retina display. Not just that, your phone is also your iPod and your iTunes because these two features are in built in the 4S system. You will also get access to the largest number of mobile applications through your smart phone.

No matter what your language is, you are sure to find many that you know because the system supports a lot of them. With a screen width of 3.5 inches, this touch phone has multiple touch features. It also has an amazing camera of 8 Mega Pixels and a light emitting diode or LED flash. The camera and the flash come with the ability to focus automatically and even use face detection in still photographs. Not just that you can even geotag photos and videos. And the newest and best feature is that the phone can work according to the commands given by your voice. So, if you want to store a number or note a date, a voice command to the phone is just enough. Also, you will never complain about the memory space for your contact details because it is almost infinite. The battery life is also expected to be double its usual life. With these important and several other minor features, this is surely a star phone.

There is no doubt that the iPhone 4S is a very nice smart phone but it does not have too many more features than the original iPhone 4 8GB model in all honesty.

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Apple may be taking most of the recent mobile industry headlines with their recently released iPhone 4S but at the same time there has been an 8GB edition of the original iPhone 4 introduced to the market that has literally slipped underneath the radar.

The new addition to the iPhone 4 portfolio joins the 16GB and 32GB models with its new, smaller 8GB memory but aside from this difference it is exactly the same phone with all of the same great features and technology packed into the same iconic casing.

There are two main benefits for choosing the new iPhone 4 8GB edition over both the larger memory versions as well as the new iPhone 4S, the first is price, this new iPhone is significantly cheaper than any of the other available models and all that the consumer really loses out on is memory.

The second is that the expectation of the release of a new iPhone 5 which turned out to be the new iPhone 4S has many consumers a little disappointed, this is because the new 4S is offered in exactly the same casing as the entire iPhone 4 range.

This means that even the new iPhone 8GB looks exactly the same as the high specification 4S model and unless the phone is seen in action other would not know which model the user has.

These two plus points for the new 8GB edition iPhone are drawing many consumers to buying the new Apple iPhone 4 8GB as well as those currently using the older 3GS model to upgrade to the new format.

Sales of the iPhone 4 in all of its memory formats jumped significantly on the announcement of the new 4S partly down to the obvious hype surrounding Apple at the time but also due to the deals for these older fourth generation phones being heavily discounted by mobile phone retailers in order to make room for stocks of the new model.

It looks to be a very wise move by Apple to release this less expensive 8GB iPhone 4 at a time when money is tight for many families, the smaller memory will not worry those who do not store thousands of music tracks and apps and when the new iOS5 upgrade is released these users will be able to store remotely to the iCloud service which will free up extra memory.

Also, many consumers who have not considered buying Apple before because of the large price tag demanded for their products are now finding that the new iPhone 4 8GB is falling within their budget with a free phone offered for as little as £25 per month line rental.

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Undoubtedly, the year following the global recession has been tough on the entire economy, having a severe impact on not only the way people choose to spend their discretionary income, but in many cases limiting the availability of this source of spending. Despite this slight gloom and doom, Christmas, like any other year, is a time for holiday cheer and celebration, and mobile users are showing little to no restraint in sharing the holiday spirit with their friends and family; in fact, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, nearly 50% of the respondents planned to utilize their smartphones as a preferred way to shop this holiday season. Moreover, according to Internet Retailer magazine, Americans are getting ready to spend roughly about $5.4 billion at the hands of some of the larger retailers that have gotten involved with mobile applications

Retailers have accordingly responded to this trend by scurrying to get onboard the apps bandwagon to make whatever big bucks there are available from this marketing channel. An example is Toys "R" Us with a new digital Christmas catalogue this year - a mobile version of its annual Great Big Christmas Book which is used by consumers to identify possible Christmas presents. Bob Friedland, a spokesman for Toys "R" Us said, "As our customers move more and more into the digital space, we want to make sure we are providing them with ways to utilize the newest technologies to help make it easier for them to find information about our brand, the products we sell and the incredible deals available at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com."

Undeniably mobile has a long way to go in the realm of digital marketing, and Christmas time is no exception to its popularity. In addition to retail-based apps, there is a wide array of just for fun mobile apps, both paid and free, for iPhone, Android and Blackberry users. A few popular iPhone Christmas apps include Sleeps till Christmas geared towards kids, providing a countdown in days/number of sleeps till Christmas, hours, minutes and seconds as well as iDeluxe, a Christmas utility app allowing adults to manage their Christmas cash flow and keep a track of their shopping lists. Christmas themes have begun to creep in the Android world as well, with apps such as DualBoot Games and Dancing Squirrel aligning themselves with the holiday season and developers such as Game Insight getting into the spirit of things with seasonal updates to My Country.

Given this versatile and dynamic marketing environment, the true challenge lies in the way retailers and developers continue to adapt themselves in line with the changing needs and preferences of their target audience, and find ways to remain relevant with their marketing strategies and product offerings.

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The world is going App mad! Wherever you turn there is a new App for whatever you can think of! Now Kicker is jumping on board of the App bandwagon, revealing an App that enables you to learn more about their products on your phone.

The App available for iPod, iPhone and iPad has been created for the sole use of educating customers about Kicker products. Kicker, one of the most well known manufacturers of audio systems, is renowned for its open willingness to educate its customers on their products and usage. With this new App, they can take it one step further into the future of information - the App.

The Kicker App for car audio systems enables you not only to make choices about products, it shows you if products are compatible, letting you make the right choices for your car audio system. Moreover, it has a wizard that demonstrates step by step how to wire your system up, enabling you to quickly wire your car audio system without fussing about too much with the manual.

The Kicker App really goes into detail with the App specifications, enabling you to access information that you normally have to deliberately find out. It goes into great detail, making it perfect for those who are new to car audio and the more experienced user. Kicker have left nothing out of this App, making it an all-in-one manual for the car audio user whatever your level of expertise.

The Kicker not only has great amount of detailed knowledge, it also recommends products that are compatible with your system, enabling you to get on with the choosing of the car audio system, instead of wasting hours searching for a compatible product.

Kicker are also supporting another App, the game Mad Skills Motocross. The racing game is a fun new game for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, that allows you to race, wherever you are a novice or expert. Like most games there are different modes of competition and different skill levels, enabling you to steadily improve your skills whilst being challenged by the different modes.

Kicker are bringing their company forward into the world of the smartphone, enabling their customers to have access to much better and improved information.

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