Iphone Apps

Infinity Blade update coming next week, multiplayer next year

By chrisoldroyd, Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 a 8:39 am

Infinity Blade, powered by Epic’s Unreal 3 engine, was only released on December 9th, but it will receive a substantial update next week. The update will include five new weapons, shields and helmets as well as a new armor set; enough apparently to increase the level cap to 45. A new enemy will also be thrown into the mix; known as Marrow Fiend.

Another update is also in the works thought to be coming in early 2011. This should reveal new areas to explore and a more evolving story and challenging fight sequences.

Google Voice app updated, not supports iPad, iPod touch

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 a 3:07 pm

Google has updated Google Voice app for iPhone, extending support to the iPad and iPod touch.

At the top of the list was adding support for iPod Touch and iPad. Starting today, you can download a new version of Google Voice that lets you use all the features of the app on these devices, such as sending and receiving free text messages.

It looks like Google hasn't allowed users to use their iPad or iPod touch as a calling device but you still get a lot of great features to play with including the ability to initiate a Google Voice call from your iPod touch by sending it to your iPhone (or any desired number). Using a new feature called Click2Call, all you do is tap the Call button in Google Voice and select which phone you'd like it to ring to. Google Voice will then call the selected device and connect your call. Pretty neat!

Full updated list after the break. Any readers planning on grabbing this for their iPad or iPod touch? Anyone wish they'd turn on a VoIP option already? Let us know in the comments!

[iTunes, Google Voice Blog]

Screens VNC client for iPad, iPhone now in App Store

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Dec 13, 2010 a 2:34 pm

Screens from Edovia is a new, gorgeously designed, super simple VNC client that brings your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. I had the good fortune to test drive it through the beta cycle and it really is the closest thing to a Back to my Mac-style, "it just works" experience on iOS. Features include:

Universal - Screens will run on both iPhone and iPad - one app for both devices.
Easy to Use - Screens is the easiest, most user friendly VNC client for iOS.
Secure - Screens can connect to your computer through a SSH Tunnel so your session is encrypted and safe.
Pull-to-Dock - Your Dock is hidden? No problem! Screens can make it appear with a simple flick!
Multi-Touch - Screens supports many multi-touch features your already use on your trackpad.
Screens Connect - Make your computer available from anywhere. Easy as flicking a switch! No messy router setup. (Requires OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard)

It's on introductory sale right now so if you act fast, you can save $10 off the regular price.

Screenshots after the break. If you want to run your desktop -- or server room -- from your lounge chair, and do it in pixel-perfect style, check out Screens. And after you do, come back and tell me what you think.

[$14.99 on sale - iTunes link]

Google Latitude for iPhone now in App Store

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Dec 13, 2010 a 9:45 am

After a slight case of premature app-storification, Google Latitude for iPhone is now officially and properly available for download. Those features again:

TiPb Picks of the Week

By Leanna Lofte, Saturday, Dec 11, 2010 a 9:23 pm

Every week a few of us from team TiPb will bring you our current favorite, fun, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch related, they’re fair game.

To see what we picked this week, and to tell us your pick, follow on after the break!

WeeMee Avatar Creator Holiday Update - Re-Tweet to Win give-away

By Georgia, Saturday, Dec 11, 2010 a 1:25 pm

WeeMee Avatar Creator [iTunes], the quick, easy way to make a fabulous looking new profile pic for Facebook, Twitter, or just to spice up your contacts, is back with an even more fabulous update filled with Christmas and Hanukkah items to really deck yourself out for the holidays. What could be better than that?

Getting it for free!

Well, the kind folks at WeeMee have given us a ton of promo codes to give away for the update and now they're international!!! You can win in Canada, the UK, Australia, and pretty much everywhere there's an App Store with WeeMee in it!

UFC Undisputed 2010 for iPhone, iPad update, on sale for UFC 124!

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Dec 11, 2010 a 6:05 am

UFC Undisputed 2010, a universal app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, has just been updated with Game Center support and better still, it's on sale this weekend -- 70% off -- in honor of the GSP fight... er, UFC 124.

The Game Center update includes leaderboards and 19 different achievements. And really, when you throw the high-knee knockout, slam someone senseless, ground-and-pound them into the next round, grab an armbar that's sweet or lock on a triangle and put them to sleep, you want all your friends to know about it, right?

MMA fans and UFC junkies, check out the complete feature list and more screenshots after the break, and if you try out Undisputed 2010, let me know what you think.

And here's to a great fight tonight between GSP and Koz tonight!

[$1.99 on sale - iTunes link]

blueSLR turns your iPhone into a DSLR wireless remote

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, Dec 10, 2010 a 5:05 pm

blueSLR is a bluetooth accessory that will allow you to use your iPhone as a remote control for your DSLR. In addition, blueSLR will embed GPS information from your iPhone into your photos. Since the device makes a bluetooth connection with your iPhone, line-of-site is not necessary to trigger your camera.

With the blueSLR companion app, you can use your iPhone to adjust focus, shutter speed, timer, and tell the camera to take a certain number of pictures within a given timeframe. You can also edit the GPS update frequency. GPS information will be embedded into the RAW or JPEG files and is compatible with iPhoto, Flickr, and Picasa.

blueSLR is currently only available for Nikon cameras, but XEquals promises to bring Canon support soon. There are three different models, Nikon Essential, Advanced, and Professional. From these 3 products, you will find support for the following Nikon cameras: D3100, D5000, D90, D7000, D3(S), D200, D300(S), and D700.

The blueSLR can be yours for $149 with free shipping if pre-ordered today. The companion app is available for free in the App Store.

Check out the photos after the break! Anyone planning to pick one up?

[BlueSLR - via Electronista]

Real Racing 2 for iPhone coming December 16

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Dec 10, 2010 a 9:30 am

Real Racing 2 for iPhone and iPod touch, the much anticipated sequel to Firemint's hugely popular, ADA-winning race game, will be hitting the iTunes App Store on December 16 with 30 licensed cars, a 16 car grid, and online races. The full feature list includes:

30 officially licensed cars
16 car grid against AI, and 16 player online racing – an iOS first
Career mode with well over 10 hours gameplay and a range of event types
Earn in-game currency to buy and sell cars, and buy upgrades
5 game modes: Career Mode, Quick Race, Time Trial, Local Multiplayer (8 players), Online Multiplayer (16 players)
15 locations with 40 miles of highly detailed race track
Vehicle damage
Online Save Game
Game Center and Cloudcell integration, multiple profiles
Wide range of control options
HUD with minimap that can be turned on or off
5 camera angles including fully 3D cockpit view, and TV style replays
Powered by Firemint’s exclusive Mint3D™ engine

It'll be priced at $9.99. Video after the break!

Dungeon Hunter 2 now available for iPhone!

By Farbod, Thursday, Dec 9, 2010 a 6:07 pm

Dungeon Hunter 2, the heavily anticipated sequel to to Gameloft's popular Dungeon Hunter, has now been released on the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. While this release can be played on the iPad, it does not have native iPad support and an iPad version has yet to hit the App Store.

Dungeon Hunter 2 has an all new Co-op multiplayer mode that lets up to 4 players play through local Wifi or bluetooth. This game is also game center compatible!

25 YEARS LATER, RETURN TO GOTHICUS - IN HD

You are one of the immortal king’s sons. Survive a war, escape from prison, and travel across your realm to save everything!
Enter Gothicus' dark fantasy atmosphere with high-definition graphics, optimized for iPhone 4.

DUNGEON HUNTER LEVELS UP!

Enjoy the same addictive hack 'n slash gameplay with new finely tuned controls and save system.
An open world 5 times bigger than before with more enemies, more areas, more quests and more hours of enjoyment.
3 difficulty levels, all of which can be unlocked by finishing the game once.

DEEP CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM

Choose among 3 character classes with 2 specializations each and improve your character with dozens of different skills.
Hundreds of unique items to collect, including melee and ranged weapons, that will impact your character’s look and skills.

This holiday gaming season is turning out to be a good one for Action/RPG fans! Check out more pics and let us know what you think by leaving a comment after the break!!

[Dungeon Hunter 2 on iTunes]