Aug 31

Rumor: iPhone 4 antenna hardware fix coming?

By Brian Rumors 2 Comments »

Be sure to take this rumor with a heavy does of tablesalt, but word on the street is that Marco Quatorze, director of value added services at Mexico-based Telcel, speculates that his company and country will receive the current iPhone 4 version and then will receive an improved antenna design iPhone 4 after September 30th.  September 30th also happens to be the deadline for Apple’s iPhone 4 Case Program, but this may merely be coincidence.

As you may recall, Apple had to deal with a lot of pressure from critics regarding the infamous “antenna-gate” controversy — so much so that they cranked up their iPhone 4 Case Program, allowing iPhone 4 owners to request a free case on Apple’s site in order to insulate the iPhone’s external antenna band and help prevent reception issues and dropped calls.

If this rumor gains substance and becomes fact, how will you feel if you picked up an iPhone 4 already and learn that a “new, improved” iPhone 4 is coming so quickly after buying your “old” one? I have an iPhone 4 and I haven’t experienced antenna issues because I keep my iPhones in cases anyway. As for the rest of you iPhone 4 owners out there, what do you think about his rumor?

[AppleInsider]

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Aug 31

Review: Agent18 FlowerVest for iPad

By Brian Reviews 4 Comments »

Agent18 was kind of enough to provide us with one of their new stylish FlowerVest cases ($39.99), available in both purple and blue, which offer durable silicone shock-absorption protection for the iPad as well as a no-slip grip while you’re holding your precious Apple tablet. Since I’m already coping with carrying my iPad around in a murse satchel, I decided to involve my mother-in-law, who happens to have her own iPad, to model this FlowerVest beauty. Read on after the break for a quick review and several pictures!

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Aug 30

App Review: Zombie Highway for iPhone, iPod touch

By Brian Apps, Reviews 2 Comments »

Are you up for a little mindless zombie fun on your iPhone? Although the zombie genre, both in movies and in video games, has become a bit redundant (but then again, aren’t zombies redundant?), Zombie Highway for the iPhone and iPod touch is a lot of fun and is a no-brainer (pun intended) for only $.99 cents.

Zombie Highway is simple, fun and addicting. The goal is to see how far you can travel down the road before the zombies either flip your car over or you drive smack dab into one of the wrecked vehicles on the post-apocalyptic highway. Several different types of zombies will jump onto the side of your car and you can either shoot them off using one of many assorted weapons you acquire along the way *or* you can scrape them off with the assistance of the wreckage along the road. Either way, be prepared for a little carnage (NOT entirely kid-friendly).

You don’t have to worry about controlling the speed of your vehicle because you are kept at a constant speed during the game. Just tilt your device left or right to steer your car and tap the sides of the screen where the corresponding red triangles are to indicate where you need to aim to blast the zombies off of your car. The game even lets you log in to Facebook so you can share your best score — in this case, your distance — and your rank among other Zombie Highway players.

Try Zombie Highway today — it’s only a buck — and see how long you survive!

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Aug 27

Review: Power Support 2-piece Anti-Glare Front and Crystal Back Film Set for iPhone 4

By Brian Accessories, How To, Reviews 7 Comments »

I’ve been a fan of Power Support products since my very first iPhone 2G, and now I’ve had a chance to try their latest and greatest on my iPhone 4 when I installed their 2-piece Anti-Glare Front and Crystal Back Film Set ($19.95). Once again, Power Support does not disappoint.

Since the iPhone 4′s design is flat glass, front and back, it makes it easier for accessory providers like Power Support to offer up simple self-installed protection for the front and back of the iPhone 4. The price (around $25 after shipping) may seem a little steep for one set of protection, but I can assure you that it should be the only screen and back protection you’ll ever need for your iPhone 4.

Installation was really a breeze — you just need to make sure that the front and back of your iPhone 4 is as clean as possible. Using a micro-fiber cloth is ideal for removing dust and fingerprints, and it’s best to apply the film set in an environment that is as dust-free as possible. Since a majority of us don’t have “clean rooms” in our homes, Power Support has provided a pre-installation film for removing any residual dust before you actually apply the film set. Just use the pre-install film first, then carefully apply the film set, one side at a time, starting at one end and carefully peeling away the backing as you work your way down to the other end.

I chose the anti-glare film because it does, in fact, reduce glare and it does an excellent job warding off unsightly fingerprints and smudges. I was able to apply the film on my first attempt, smoothed out any little bubbles, and I can gladly say that I managed to install the film set without trapping any dust between the film and the screen. One helpful tip — I recommend starting the installation from the top and working down.

My conclusion — a big thumbs-up for the Power Support 2-piece Anti-Glare Front and Crystal Back Film Set. It’s about the best film set I’ve found for protecting your iPhone 4 and it’s quite a bit easier to intall when compared to my experience installing their film on my iPad!

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Aug 26

Across Age for iPad, iPhone on sale for $2.99

By Brian Apps, News No Comments »

We just got a heads-up from FDG Entertainment that their epic-adventure Across Age is now on sale in the Apple App Store for only $2.99 for a limited time. This app is very reminiscent of the legendary Zelda series and should provide hours of gameplay on your iOS device. Although it is specifically designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, it will also work on your iPad.

Given that this game is usually $5.99, it’s a great time to save $3.00 and the current version has a 4-star rating — not too shabby. If you decide to take the plunge and download Across Age, let us know in the Comments what you think of the game on either your iPhone or iPad.

[photo courtesy of IGN]

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Aug 26

Its, It’s and It is…

By Ivan Rants 4 Comments »

Being British, I guess one would expect me to be pretty good at reading and writing English, right? Ha, yeah, right…

As you know the English language in itself has a 101 exceptions. Example: i before e, except after c; and all that. Considering I left school so many moons ago, I can’t believe that I can actually still remember that one major exception. Yet I can barely remember what I did\said, yesterday. I bet it’s because I can still hear Sister Consuelo barking it at me, at the top of her voice… *I think I just shook in my shoes*

Anyway by now you’re wondering what on earth this has to do with an iPad, right? Let me tell you: Who at Apple (I know, probably Steve Jobs) decided that anytime I type “its”, that I really wanted to have it type, “it’s”? Well anyone? Does Apple not like the English language, and the exceptions that come with it? Hmm, or do they believe we as humans should use “it’s” more often?

I mean honestly, look at it in that screenshot. How often do we spend time having to correct, autocorrect? Funny that, isn’t it?

Share with us the words that Apple force on you, that you just can’t stand…

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Aug 25

Apple holding special event on September 1st

By Brian Announcements, News 1 Comment »

The sure signs of approaching Fall — football, the leaves start changing, there’s a crispness in the air, and… Apple holds a “special event” in San Francisco. By the way, we are loving the sweet Apple-fied acoustic guitar. It must be how Steve-o croons to the ladies when he serenades.

On a more serious note (no pun intended), it’s likely this event will concern the new Apple TV (iTV?) and maybe some new iPods. Also, this is right around the time that we can expect iOS 4 for the iPad (folders, anyone?) and maybe — pure rumor, conjecture and speculation here — a whiff of the 7″ iPad?

What do you think Apple’s “special event” will bring?

[engadget]

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Aug 25

Should I use my iPad or a Desktop?

By Ivan Accessories 4 Comments »

As you no doubt already know, the iPad has lots of accessories to aid it’s brilliantness. Yes, that’s right, I said it; b r i l l i a n t n e s s!

These items range from a camera connector, wireless keyboard, dock, and a dock with keyboard, to God knows what else I haven’t even mentioned.

The iPad is great for it’s simplicity, and ease of use. For example, I get home from work, I take a shower, and plop myself on the sofa (and yes, I fit clothes in there, somewhere). I mean, honestly, what’s one to do after a very long day, besides have a beer? The first thing I then do is grab my iPad, shown here…

Yes, I know I need to check my Facebook messages...

iPad with Otterbox case...

…and start surfing. Even if I have nothing in particular to surf for. Yep, that’s dedication to the use of the iPad ;)

Anyway, I was thinking if I have to take out:
1. my iPad; 2. my keyboard and 3. my iPad stand, why would I not just use my desktop computer I have setup upstairs? Shown here…

Home Desktop

Maybe it’s just me, but adding so many items (as listed above) to an already brilliant piece of hardware is not really worth it. I’d almost feel as if I need to be setup at a computer desk, ready to do some serious work, vs. just relaxing with a gadget.

Do you have accessories for your iPad? If so, what are they, and what made you get them?

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Aug 24

Paying twice for an iPhone/iPad app…

By Ivan Apps, Rants 3 Comments »

…wait a minute, didn’t I already buy that app? Oh, it was for my iPhone.

Typically, I don’t make a fuss about paying for applications, software, devices, and gadgets in general. I don’t because of various things. Mainly, I like to play with and test applications. To me, you really can’t speak about an app, and it’s good\bad features, until you’ve at least tried it once.

So, with that said, I hate to say, I get a little annoyed when I have to pay for an app that I already have I mean, own for the iPhone. Yes, I know the developer went out of their way to create the specs specifically for the iPad, but…

Tell us what you think – how do you feel about buying an app twice?

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Aug 23

Inkling brings textbooks to iPad

By Brian Apps, News 1 Comment »

Football is starting up again, there’s a bit of crispness in the air signaling the fading of summer and the coming of fall, and students are lugging their packs full of textbooks as they go back to school — what a perfect time to mention an iPad app like Inkling, a “textbook platform” that utilizes social connectivity and iOS features that permit highlighting text, creating notes which can be shared with other students and teachers, and then can record and share their responses.

Once downloaded and opened, the app asks for you to create a profile, or you can try the app as a guest. To demonstrate Inkling, a free copy of The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr., is provided. Pages in Inkling are known as “cards” and you can scroll up and down, or jump to other sections by swiping over the left side of the page to reveal other parts of that section or chapter. It would have been nice to have an app like Inkling to carry my textbooks on my iPad instead of hauling them around like rocks in my backpack. Inkling is a free download so give it a try and let us know what you think!

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