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Posted by Fox on December 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Heads up on a stunning Street Racing simulator on the iPhone. It's FREE and you can get it here. I'm having a blast with it.
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Posted by Fox on October 14, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Plug your iPhone in to iTunes and you'll be notofied that there's an update available... iPhone OS 3.1.2 Software Update This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following: • Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not wake from sleep • Resolves intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular network services until restart • Fixes bug that could...
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Posted by Fox on September 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM

The iPhone GPS app market unleashed by the release of the iPhone 3.0 software update is getting more interesting by the day, with several developers in an arms race to add new features to their initial offerings. Taking the lead in the GPS app race is Navigon MobileNavigator, which recently added support for spoken street names—a major failing in the...
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Posted by Fox on September 28, 2009 at 12:31 AM

iTunes 9.0.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. • Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. • Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit. • Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone. • Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs. • Improves application...
Continue Reading : iTunes 9 Updated! Version 9.0.1 Now Available

Posted by Fox on September 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM

Physics, schmysics: That’s what Apple seems to be saying when it comes to the company’s latest iPod Nanos, introduced by Steve Jobs in San Francisco. The new Nanos are pixies just like their predecessors. The designs are identical: 3.6 inches tall, 1.5 inches wide and less than a quarter-of-an-inch thick. As before, I suspect most buyers will use the Nano...
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Apple TV, which has so far been a minor failure, will get a boost from both the new iTunes LP format and a $100 price cut. However, you may want to hold off on that purchase for an expected new model. Some had thought the new Apple TV would debut as part of the 09/09/09 "Only rock and roll" event....
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Posted by Fox on September 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM

With due fanfare, Apple finally unveiled iTunes 9 at the Rock and Roll event yesterday. Its media management software is now available for download on PC and Mac. Apparently, the leaked pictures showing the social network integration feature finally saw daylight. The all new iTunes 9 comes with a cleaner polished look, navigational improvement, tweaked icons and a redesigned iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on June 25, 2009 at 1:09 PM

I'm currently working on an iPhone Feeds directory for iPhone users at iphonefeeds.net It's early days, but the initial idea is that iPhone owners will be able to source all of the iPhone RSS feeds that matter, in one location. It'll feature the Top iPhone feeds regarding: - iPhone Games - Free iPhone Games - iPhone Webapps - iPhone Apps...
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Posted by Fox on June 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Finally, a real alternative to buying iPhone ringtones from iTunes. getiphoneringtones.com Being iPhone ringtones, you first download them to your PC/mac, import them in to iTunes and then sync them with your iPhone. Instead of paying 99c per ringtone, this iPhone ringtone service costs just $1.99 per month and gives you unlimited access to over 250,000 ringtones. Yes, technically you...
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Posted by Fox on June 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM

WebIf you're using iPhone 3.0 Firmware, you can now download Movies and TV shows direct to your iPhone. I've built an iPhone webapp that tracks the top movies in each genre, and opens links to the Wireless iTunes Store. Once in the store you can watch the movie trailer on your iPhone, purchase, pre-order and download the movie. Takes a...
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Posted by Fox on January 7, 2009 at 2:19 AM

iTunes to sell copy protection-free songs. Apple has agreed to start selling digital songs without copy protection software from its iTunes store along with over-the-air download songs for its popular iPhone, according to people familiar with its plans. The maker of the iPod is also set to announce a deal to roll out variable pricing on digital songs at the...
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Posted by Fox on January 2, 2009 at 4:50 PM

iPod to Computer Transfer Software I found myself having to hunt out software to get music off iPod over the holidays. My son's computer had a major meltdown, and his iPod is packed with a few hundred dollars worth of songs that he's collected over the last few years. I came across iPod Robot over at www.ipodrobot.com It's specifically designed...
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Posted by Fox on December 18, 2008 at 8:22 AM

SimCity for iPhone and iPod Touch has arrived in the iTunes App Store. Early player reviews complain of the app crashing. It's a pain in the arse, but some of these big games require you to restart your iPhone / iPod Touch. There are two versions available. SimCity for users in the USA ($9.99) and SimCity (International) (£5.99) for users...
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Posted by Fox on December 7, 2008 at 4:07 PM

Here are the Top 10 iPhone Social Networking Apps right now. Actually, here are the Top 20 because I've featured the Top 10 Free and Top 10 Paid apps from from the social networking categories in the iTunes App Store. NOTE: You can ignore the post date, as this list of iPhone Social Networking Apps is automatically updated on a...
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Posted by Fox on December 7, 2008 at 2:14 PM

A couple of weeks ago I went scouting around the internet for some iPhone App Reviews. Not the reviews you get in the iTunes App Store, but more indepth, online app reviews. I came across a few sites, most notable was http://www.iphoneappreviews.net - I've been meaning to give them a 'shout out' for the last week. If you like to...
Continue Reading : iPhone App Reviews - The Honest Approach

Posted by Fox on December 2, 2008 at 1:50 AM

I've just finished building my new iPhone and iPod Touch apps chart site at thumblounge.com/topapps/ I couldn't find a site that let me view the top selling paid apps and most downloaded free apps for EACH of the app categories. So I've taken a feed from the iTunes App Store and output for all to see. The really great thing...
Continue Reading : Online iPhone Apps Chart Sorted by App Category

Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:45 PM

Free Update For iPhone - Firmware 2.2 is Now Available 1 - Start up iTunes 2 - Plug in you iPhone 3 - Select your device from the left hand menu 4 - Choose the 'Summary' tab 5 - Select 'Check Updates' Follow the on screen prompts.
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Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM

Free Update For iPod Touch - Firmware 2.2 is Now Available 1 - Start up iTunes 2 - Plug in you iPod Touch 3 - Select your device from the left hand menu 4 - Choose the 'Summary' tab 5 - Select 'Check Updates' Follow the on screen prompts.
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Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:36 PM

Apple have relased an update for iTunes. Version 8.0.2 is now available. You can upgrade by starting iTunes on your PC and delecting the 'Check for updates' from the 'Help' tool bar.
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Posted by Fox on November 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Koi Pond App for iPod Touch and iPhone gets a Festive Update for Christmas One of my all-time fave iPod Touch / iPhone apps, Koi Pond has just had a festive update for the Christmas holiday season. Version 2.2 now features: - Optional Vibration when feeding your Koi. New festive Features: - Festive Pond Decoration. - Holly replaces the Lily...
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Posted by Fox on November 16, 2008 at 6:10 PM

Live Poker, the stunning Free Poker Game is now available on the iPod Touch The technical issues preventing this from being available for the iPod Touch have been addressed, and now you can download it free from the iTunes App Store. It's already at #3 in the iPod Touch Game Chart! You can get Live Poker FREE in the iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on November 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM

I've been watching the freeverse site over the last few weeks with eager anticipation. Burning Monkey Casino game has finally been launched for the iphone and iPod Touch. Priced at just $0.99c / £0.59p, it stomped straight in at #26 in the iPhone Games Chart and iPod Touch Games Chart. Expect it to be top 10 within a day or...
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Posted by Fox on November 14, 2008 at 7:57 AM

The song featured in the latest iPod Touch TV Ad is called Around The Bend by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour. Naturally it's available in iTunes. Purchase it in iTunes (USA) Purchase it in iTunes (UK)
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Posted by Fox on October 22, 2008 at 10:14 PM

The developers of a Free iPhone Game called Halloween WordSearch dropped me an email in the hoping of getting a mention on the site. I get loads of emails asking me to mention this and mention that. I always take a look at what's on offer, but not many actually make it on to the site. This one is great!...
Continue Reading : Free Halloween iPhone & iPod Touch Game

Posted by Fox on October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

I just noticed that there's a sneaky tweak to the iTunes App Store in iTunes 8.0.1 - They've removed the 'Free Apps' categories in the menu. Prior to the release of iTunes 8.0.1, you could find a link to the top free iPhone Apps in the left hand menu, but it's been removed in iTunes 8.0.1. Apple didn't mention that...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM

Apple have released iTunes 8.0.1. Grab it at apple.com/itunes/ Here's the details: **Here's What They DON'T Tell You about iTunes 8.0.1** iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist. • Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano. • Addresses an issue...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM

iTunes Chart - New iTunes Chart RSS and iTunes Chart Widgets. having finally got round to updating my iTunes Chart Webapp for iPhone and iPod Touch - Which make extensive use of iTunes Chart RSS, I figured I knock out a no frills iTunes Charts site that went beyond listing the iTunes Top 100 Chart. You can check it out...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM

iTunes Music Chart iPhone & iPod Touch Webapp... It's been 6 days since my last post, but I've been busy working on a some iTunes Music webapps and sites. Following some user feedback that I received back in August, I've finally got round to updating my iTunes Top 100 Webapp for iPhone and iPod Touch at myijump.com/itunes100/ In an iPhone...
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Posted by Fox on September 17, 2008 at 11:02 PM

It was only yesterday that I speculated that the $9.99 / £5.99 pricing was hindering the Star Wars iPhone game (and iPod Touch) in the iPhone Games Chart. Today it lept to #2. Could it be that people are actually reading this blog? See Orginal Article: Star Wars Game for iPhone and iPod Touch - Excellent
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Posted by Fox on September 16, 2008 at 7:44 PM

Ad Supported Free iPhone Apps arrive in the iTunes App Store The idea behind 'ad supported' free mobile games is nothing new. It's a straight forward arrangement as far as you and I the user are concerned. We download a premium game for nothing, in return we're presented with an advert that's embedded in to the game. We get to...
Continue Reading : Ad Supported Free iPhone Apps Arrive in the iTunes App Store - It Got Ugly

Posted by Fox on September 16, 2008 at 7:10 PM

Star Wars The Force Unleashed I'm a big Star Wars fan, so I approached this iPhone game expecting to be disappointed, particularly on a new gaming platform such as the iPhone/iPod Touch. I was wrong, it's simply stunning! Its $7.99 / £5.99 price is hindering its postition in the iPhone Games Chart (currently sat at #37), but this game really...
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2008 at 11:40 PM

I just came across an interesting article on the Apple Support Site on how to create an itunes App Store account without using a credit card. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 Very cool for iPhone owners that don't want to get sucked in to to the whole iTunes experience.
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2008 at 10:22 PM

I hope you're not looking for the answer in this article :) I'm just wondering why Apple haven't enabled the ability to 'Gift an App' in the iTunes App Store. I do in fact spend more in the iTunes Store gifting stuff to friends and family than I do on my onw purchases. I do have my own theory though....
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Posted by Fox on September 14, 2008 at 2:14 PM

I spend far too much time keeping track of the top selling iPhone Apps & Games. So much so that I know I must be missing out on some great little iPhone Apps that are just not main stream enough (i.e. a game or utility) to make it in to the Top 40 and get the recognition they would otherwise...
Continue Reading : To My Fellow iTunes App Store Sheep

Posted by Fox on September 12, 2008 at 3:37 PM

Looking for iTunes App Store Feeds for your rss reader or in xml format? Check out appstorefeeds.com for the lastest iTunes App Store feeds. It includes Paid Apps and Free Apps Feeds. There are also versions for the UK iTunes App Store, which is useful when you consider that iPhone & iPod Touch games and apps have different currency pricing...
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Posted by Fox on September 12, 2008 at 3:00 PM

Apple have released version 2.1 of the firmware for your iPhone and iPod Touch. Improved battery life and a number of bug fixes are included in the update: • decrease in call set-up failures and call drops • significantly improved battery life for most users • dramatically reduced time to backup to iTunes • improved email reliability, notably fetching email...
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Posted by Fox on September 10, 2008 at 9:34 PM

Apple have release iTunes Version 8.0. Available from www.apple.com/itunes/, this 77mb download now includes the new GENIUS feature that will apparently "groups songs in your library that go well together, and suggest songs that you don't already own"
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Posted by Fox on September 9, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Koi Pond App for iPhone and iPod Touch gets an update. There's a reason that Koi Pond has consistently remained at the top of the iPhone Apps Chart. Aside from the fact that it's simply one of the most stunning iPod Touch and iPhone Apps available, the developers really do take on board the user feedback that they receive. Someone,...
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Posted by Fox on September 9, 2008 at 5:04 PM

Spore Origins, the new game for iPhone and iPod Touch, was released today and stonked straight in to the #1 position in the iPhone Games Chart. Developed by EA, and ONLY available in the iTunes App Store, Spore Origins is compatible with both iPhone and iPod Touch and really makes great use of the accelerometer. For screenshots and game features...
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Posted by Fox on September 7, 2008 at 8:30 PM

I've spent a significant part of my working life being involved with Mobile Content. Long before the iPhone, long before the Nokia n-gage, in fact the first mobile games I helped market were ONLY available monochrome handsets, because you could only buy monochrome handsets. So believe me when I tell you I know exactly what what every iPhone owners is...
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Posted by Fox on September 3, 2008 at 1:45 PM

The more time I spend digging around in the iTunes App Store, the more I am convinced that it's packed with bogus reviews of various Apps. It can only be unscrupulous developers, or people working on behalf of developers. They really are the only people to benefit from having an app or games rating artifically inflated. It takes nothing for...
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Posted by Fox on September 3, 2008 at 1:30 PM

I bought Asphalt 4 Elite Racing from the iTunes App Store last night. I've played in on both my iPhone and iPod Touch and I'm finding that it crashes every few minutes and dumps me back to my homescreen. I've not managed to complete 2 races in a single game session. Rubbish. I too got suckered by the hype. What...
Continue Reading : I'm finding Asphalt 4 Elite Racing for the iPhone / iPod Touch Unplayable

Posted by Fox on August 31, 2008 at 12:49 AM

Earlier today, the 'Asphalt 4 Elite Racing' game for iPhone and iPod Touch made it's debut in the iPhone Games Chart. It's an impressive racing game and despite a higher than average price, I'm predicting it'll stick around in the charts. I played Urban Asphalt on the Nokia nGage, and became a big fan. But, I note that they've abandoned...
Continue Reading : Aggressive Marketing Tactics for Asphalt 4 Racing Game for iPhone & iPod Touch

Posted by Fox on August 29, 2008 at 3:00 AM

Bournesoft, the develoepr behind the iDrummer game (I use the term "game" very, very loosely) have changed the name of the game to aDrummer. I was prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt, and assume that it was perhaps a legal issue, but there's nothing on their website to to explain the name change. So, I can only...
Continue Reading : iDrummer iPhone Game changes name to aDrummer - But it's still shit!

Posted by Fox on August 26, 2008 at 12:24 PM

Today, the Expando Game has been removed from the iTunes App Store Charts. It's still available for purchase, but it no longer holds a position in the Top 100. I recently 'called out' the Expando game for exploiting the sales chart by offering the game free for 10,000 users and then making the game a 'paid' app. I have no...
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Posted by Fox on August 25, 2008 at 12:43 AM

I was just doing my daily update of the iPhone Apps Charts website, and noticed the most blatant exploitation of the iPhone Apps Charts / iPod Touch Apps Chart I've seen to date. The Expando Game has stomped in to the #1 position in the iPhone Games, and #2 in the overall iPhone Apps Chart, but all is not as...
Continue Reading : iPod Touch & iPhone Apps Chart Exploited Again

Posted by Fox on August 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM

I bought the Aces Texas Hold'em iPhone game a few weeks back - It's been in my Top 3 iPhone Games since I got it. Today, it surprised me. Actually, my stupidity surprised me. I've managed to play the game for 3 weeks without once rotating my iPhone. So my game play experience has been this: It's very good. Today,...
Continue Reading : Aces Texas Hold'em iPhone Game - Doh!

Posted by Fox on August 22, 2008 at 2:16 PM

"Following in the footsteps of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, the ultimate drumming application arrives on the iPhone". That's what the blurb says about iDrummer, but it's iBullshit. I found it entirely rubbish, and a complete waste of money. iDrummer entered the iPhone Games Charts at #4 today, so either I'm missing something, others believed the hype, or people have...
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Posted by Fox on August 19, 2008 at 9:36 AM

Today, Apple have released a software update for your iPhone and iPod Touch. The release notes give no details other than 'Bug Fixes''. How to update your iPhone/iPod Touch 1. Start up iTunes. 2. Plug in your iPhone/iPod Touch. 3.Select your device in the left hand menu. 4. Select 'Check for Updates' on your device page. 5. Follow the on...
Continue Reading : Apple Release iPhone 2.0.2 Software for iPhone & iPod Touch

Posted by Fox on August 18, 2008 at 4:56 PM

This is probably the best £0.59p / $0.99 cents you'll spend in the iTunes App Store this year. Koi Pond 2.0 has to be seen to be believed. But don't take my word for it... (There's a couple of cool tricks revealed, like feeding the fish- No. Really) When you're ready. Buy it in iTunes UK or iTunes USA. Note...
Continue Reading : Koi Pond 2.0 iPhone App - A Full Video Demo