One More Tap

This one’s been long awaited. The article was dated 27 April 2010 – I based this on the file name of the “Thoughts on Flash” image that appeared in Apple.com’s front page.

Read from the CEO himself after the break.

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written by xcool \\ tags: Adobe, Apple, Flash, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Steve Jobs

Chillingo has just sent us news of the release of Vampire Origins by Icehill Entertainment.

After his bride is murdered by a vampire, Vincent, (a dangerous hunter for a secret organization) sets out for revenge against the monster that killed his wife. Poisoned by hatred and driven by rage, Vincent wages war on the plague of vampires that has infested and destroyed all that was good in the world.

Game features:

• Take control of Vincent in the most intense survival horror ever to hit the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Dark gothic atmosphere with exquisite 3D environments.
• Detailed character models and gripping realism.
• Four weapons available to fend off the vampiric hordes.
• Thrilling boss fights based on actual sword fighting techniques.
• Multiple control methods: Dual-stick or touchscreen interface.
• Three stages of detailed story-driven gameplay, or try your luck in Survival Mode.
• Full Crystal integration including challenges, achievements leaderboards and social networking.

Check out Vampire Origins from the App Store, available now for only $6.99. Here’s a couple of screenshots and a trailer from the game to whet your appetite.

written by xcool \\ tags: Chillingo, Games, iPhone, iPod touch, Vampire Origins

Argentinian leather products manufacturer Vaja never ceases to amaze. Their products have been of top notch quality and their latest, for Apple’s popular iPhone 3G/3GS does not dissapoint.

The great people over at Vaja sent me a review unit of the Limited Edition Black & Red leather case. If you check Vaja’s web site over at Vajacases.com, there’s a lot of choices when it comes to protecting your prized investment, which is the iPhone. However, this particular Black & Red leather case suits my preference a lot.

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written by xcool \\ tags: Accessories, Casing, iPhone, Review, Vaja

Happy New Year folks! May you have a blessed new year and new decade! Well, what is January 1st without any gifts or celebration?

A group of independent iPhone developers have banded together to bring the world a little bit of holiday cheer. Apps have been heavily discounted as a gift to all iPhone and iPod touch users! These applications will be discounted for at least 48 hours from December 31st 2009 to January 1st 2010.

Here’s the list of apps on sale:

• Twilight Golf, $1.99 (was $2.99)
• Crayon Ball, $1.99 (was $2.99)
• Eyegore’s Eye Blast, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Pinch ‘n Pop!, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Pollywog, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Smiles Zen, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Smiles, $1.99 (was $2.99)
• Train Conductor, $1.99 (was $3.99)
• iTweetReply, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• CatTaTa, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• RocketFuse, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Rail Adventures, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• SpaceDuel, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Ringo, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Screw the Dealer Pro, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• CashMachine, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Outnumbered, FREE (was $0.99)
• iHurt, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Dragon Eye, FREE (was $0.99)
• iType2Go Pro, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Tap-Fu, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Rogueship, $1.99 (was $2.99)
• Hi, How Are You, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• 3D Wizard Wand, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Sword of Fargoal, $2.99 (was $4.99)
• MatchTunes, $0.99 (was $2.99)
• Volcano Planet, FREE (was $0.99)
• AquaWars, FREE (was $0.99)
• Trace It, $0.99 (was $1.99)
• Battle for Wesnoth, $1.99 (was $4.99)

Go ahead, launch iTunes on your device or computer and start shopping away! http://www.newyearappblowout.com

written by xcool \\ tags: Apps, Games, iPhone, iPod touch, Sale

Wondering how much battery life your iPhone or iPod touch has?

BattPowr Pro shows you the current percentage of battery life left on your device. Quickly view your remaining charge thru the large visual indicators.

BattPowr Pro also checks your device type and calculates the remaining hours and minutes for each different use, including: audio playback, video playback, web browsing on Wi-Fi, EDGE and 3G, talk time on both 2G and 3G networks, 2D and 3D gameplay as well as standby and charging times.

Features:

• accurate information on remaining battery time
• checks device type before estimating remaining time
• beautifully designed interface
• large visual indicators
• uncluttered design, scroll to view more readings
• battery image ANIMATES while device is charging
• Always On mode when charging, see your device charge itself
• toggle between different remaining time displays
• option to set default remaining time display
• shake device to refresh display

BattPowr Pro by XCool Apps has been updated a few times since release, adding new features and skins as well as bug fixes. BattPowr Pro supports ALL iPhones and iPod touch models, including iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 3G. Recently added is the full charge alarm that lets you know when your device is fully charged.

Don’t just settle for the usual battery app. BattPowr Pro adds more fun in charging your iPhone/iPod touch with an animated battery! BattPowr Pro’s full charge alarm is the best in the entire App Store! Select and customize your desired charge alarm. There are 14 different alerts to choose from!

Check out BattPowr Pro from the iTunes App Store for only $1.99. You may also get BattPowr Free for $0.00 to try out some of the exclusive features, then upgrade to BattPowr Pro. Either way, BattPowr is a great addition to your arsenal of tools for your iPhone or iPod touch.

BattPowr Pro [iTunes link]
BattPowr Free [iTunes link]
XCool Apps [link]

written by xcool \\ tags: Apps, BattPowr, iPhone, iPod touch