Apple’s quarterly results hinted at hefty growth in Japan, and to corroborate, the MM Research Institute has established that there are 2.34 million iPhones in Japan, constituting 72.2% smartphone market share. If these numbers are true, iPhone’s 2009 growth in Japan is double that of last year. HTC, the runner-up, nabbed only 11.1%, followed by…
Viper SmartStart for iPhone Now Includes Push Notifications
The iPhone client for Viper’s remote car starting, controlling, and security system is getting an update that will include push notifications whenever an alarm is triggered. This ensure that you learn about a break-in right away, not next time you happen to check your e-mail. The notifications are logged and include in-app alerts on the…
Life.com gets an iPhone app, too
In a world where everyone and their mama have an iPhone app, we still get surprised to see some big name company joining the bandwagon so late. Life.com, a web arm of the Life Magazine, is such an example which just announced their iBaby. I don’t want to bash them too much, after all they’re…
MacGruber gets its iPhone app
MacGruber is hitting theaters within a month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy him on your iPhone while waiting (if you’re waiting for it at all). Actually, the iPhone game is probably a part of the movie’s marketing strategy, but that’s another story. Anyway, the free MacGruber game brings the familiar bomb defusing, mullet-filled…
Lose an iPhone 4G, get a free trip to Germany
There’s some good and bad news if you’re that poor son of bitch who lost the next-generation iPhone in a bar. The bad news is that you’re Internet famous for all the wrong reasons, your career may be screwed and Steve Jobs will likely demand a pound of your flesh. On the upside, you may…
iPhone gets Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Everyone’s favorite blue, speedy daredevil is back in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for iPhone and iPod touch. Follow Sonic and his new partner, Tails, on their mission to free their friends and stop the evil Dr. Robotnik from stealing the Chaos Emeralds! Here are the headlines from Sega: Enjoy the classic gameplay you know and…
MiLi Powerskin gives your iPhone extra juice, style
If you use the iPhone, or any smartphone really, you know that getting your battery through a full day can be a challenge. Mophie makes some really good battery-extender cases but these new Powerskins from MiLi pack all the same power in a slimmer design. These sleek cases pack a 1200 mAh battery, the same…
iPhone versus tiled floor: the results
Yep, it was going to happen sooner or later – an iPhone decides it is going to headbutt a tiled floor, and ends up coming off much worse! In some respects, it’s fascinating to see how the impact has played out across the glass – but on the flipside, it’s incredibly inconvenient as obviously the…
Opera helps devs make mobile widgets
Opera wants to make it easier for developers to create mobile widgets and it is now offering an emulator that enables creators to test and debug their programs on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer instead of a phone. The Opera Widgets Mobile Emulator should lower the barrier of entry because you won’t have to…
Iron Man 2 Blasting Its Way to iPhone & iPad [Update]
The summer movie blockbusters will soon be upon us when Iron Man 2 hits theaters on May 7th. As much as over-the-top CGI, explosions around every corner, and corny catchphrases are staples for summer movie blockbusters, so are the video game tie-ins. SEGA will be releasing Iron Man 2 on May 4th across all major…