Just in time for the Vancouver Olympics, Sega has released Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available from the App Store for $4.99.
iPhone apps
∞ Apple lifts 3G VoIP restrictions for iPod and iPhone
In addition to the introduction of the iPad, Apple on Wednesday lifted restrictions that previously limited developers from allowing the use of VoIP calls over a 3G network.
∞ Pangea releases Warheads game for iPhone
Fans of Missile Command, rejoice! Pangea Software, the long-time Mac and iPhone game maker, has announced the release of Warheads, a Missile Command-style action game for the iPhone and iPod touch priced at $1.
∞ Apple releases MobileMe Gallery iPhone app
Apple on Thursday released a new iPhone app for users of its MobileMe online service.
∞ NAMM: GrooveMaker for iPhone surpasses 500,000 downloads
There is no doubt that music apps are popular for the iPhone. IK Multimedia on Thursday said its GrooveMaker for iPhone apps have surpassed 500,000 downloads.
∞ The Beard speaks: Welcome to the Jungle
Greetings boys and girls, I bring you wondrous news from the majestic white North. I, the one, the only Beard of Dalrymple have deigned to grace you with my musings. Yes, ’tis true. I have graciously consented to take time … Continued
∞ Billings Touch iPhone app debuts
Marketcircle’s latest product has been approved by Apple and is available from the App Store.
∞ Billings 3.5 adds support for upcoming iPhone app
Marketcircle just released an update for its professional time billing application, Billings, adding support for its upcoming Billings Touch iPhone app.
∞ Emoti iPhone app updates Facebook status with custom emoticons
One of my favorite iPhone app developers just released a new app that has already become a favorite of mine.
∞ Need for Speed Shift released for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts on Friday announced the release of Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone and iPod touch. The $10 game is available for purchase from the App Store.
∞ Decade Review iPhone app highlights historical events
Open Door Networks and Project A this week released a new iPhone app called Decade Review that gives a visual summary of key world events from 2000-2009.
∞ PCalc iPhone app introduces in-app purchases
We all have our favorite developers — one of mine is James Thomson, maker of DragThing, PCalc and PCalc for iPhone.
∞ Ridge Racer makes iPhone debut
Namco Networks has released Ridge Racer Accelerated for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s currently available for purchase from the App Store for $2.99, which Namco calls an “opening celebration price.”
∞ Schiller's App Store approvals comparison to retail store makes sense
I’ve been a vocal critic of Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch App Store approval process. I’m as frustrated with some of the decisions as anyone and tend to speak my mind, but recent comments from Apple’s Senior Vice President of … Continued
∞ Study: Apple's secret weapon is iPod touch
As competition heats up in the mobile phone space from companies like Google and Motorola, a new study points to Apple’s iPod touch as the company’s secret weapon.
∞ eBay releases Deals iPhone app
eBay on Monday released a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch called Deals, giving users the ability to find the best deals on eBay.
∞ Analyst: iPhone making headway in businesses
One of Apple’s goals for the iPhone was to make it a device suitable for the consumer and business markets. According to one analyst, that may be happening.
∞ GrooveMaker Electro and D'n'B released for iPhone
IK Multimedia released two new apps in its GrooveMaker line of iPhone and iPod touch applications.
∞ Wilcox says the iPhone will lose smartphone war; I don't think so
I read with some interest and amazement, an article by Joe Wilcox at Betanews last night predicting that the iPhone will lose the smartphone war.
∞ Settlers of Catan game comes to iPhone, iPod touch
Exozet Games and United Soft Media have announced the release of Catan – The First Island, an adaptation of the beloved board game The Settlers of Catan. It cost $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Apple's iPhone Tech Talk World Tour underway
If you haven’t been able to get to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) but you’d still like some practical help coming up to speed with iPhone development, Apple’s iPhone Tech Talk World Tour 2009 may be able to help.
∞ Apple now allows in-app purchases for free apps
In a note sent to iPhone developers on Thursday and seen by The Loop, Apple gave the thumbs-up to in-app purchases for free apps.
∞ Sonos ZonePlayer S5 wireless music system controlled by iPhone
Sonos on Tuesday expanded its multi-room music system catalog with the new ZonePlayer S5, a new wireless music system that works with iTunes and uses the iPhone or iPod touch as a controller. It costs $399 and will be available … Continued
∞ Levinson quits Google's board, stays with Apple
Genentech Chairman Arthur D. Levinson on Monday announced his resignation from Google’s Board of Directors, choosing instead to remain on Apple’s board.
∞ Adobe intros Photoshop.com mobile for iPhone app
There are a lot of ways to get Photoshop these days, including your iPhone.
∞ Hands On: IK Multimedia's GrooveMaker for the iPhone
When I first heard that IK Multimedia was making an iPhone app, I was sure it had to be something for the guitar. I was wrong.
∞ Adobe: Flash Professional CS5 to support making iPhone apps
Adobe announced on Monday at the Adobe MAX conference that Flash Professional CS5 will support creating rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
∞ Adobe Flash Player 10.1 – the iPhone's missing link?
Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices. iPhone OS is conspicuously absent from the list of supported platforms, but Flash Player 10.1 could be the fabled “middle product” Steve Jobs … Continued
∞ Apple's breakup with Google continues
Apple hasn’t been making many friends at Google these days. In fact, it would appear the days of the two companies working closely together may be coming to an end.
∞ The Tweetie dilemma: Is it worth the $3 upgrade?
I was amazed to read all the people whining and complaining about having to pay $3 to upgrade to Tweetie 2.0.