It looks like the rumors were right, as Netflix is bringing its streaming movie goodness to the iPad via an application. As expected, you’ll be able to manage your movie que on the go and you’ll be able to stream programming from the movie renter’s catalog. If you’ve never used the streaming service, you should…
Snikt! Marvel comic book app hits iPad
You’re now able to get your favorite neighborhood Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America and even the douchey Daredevil on your iPad because Marvel has released a comic book reader app for Apple’s tablet and it looks pretty sweet. The revered publisher teamed with ComiXology to create the app and the free program lets Apple…
LooptPulse brings hardcore LBS to iPad
I was a bit concerned about how the location-based services like Loopt were going to adapt to the iPad because I don’t see many people being highly mobile with their tablet. Well, Loopt, at least, has proven to be adaptable and will be releasing the LooptPulse app for the iPad and it appears to have…
Google’s stars could improve mobile search
Google continues to make small tweaks to boost its mobile search and it has expanded the ability to “star” results for searches on Android phones, iPhone/iPod Touch, and webOS handsets in the United States. So, what? Well, this enables you to easily personalize and share results between your desktop and your smartphone. For example, if…
iPhone tops customer satisfaction survey
Apple’s iPhone has bested Research In Motion, HTC, Nokia, Palm and Samsung in overall customer satisfaction, according to the latest survey from J.D. Power and Associates. The iPhone received top marks in every category except for battery life, which shouldn’t be a surprise to those who have tried to get through a full day on…
Woohoo! iPad apps live in the App Store
It’s not much of surprise with the new iTunes coming out a few days ago, but the iPad apps are now live in the App Store. Without having an iPad to play around with, I can’t say that much about the quality of the apps but there already appears to be a solid selection. There…
Grab Some Big Air in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Now Available for iPhone
It looks like the rumors came true! Activision officially announced today Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 is now available for the iPhone / iPod Touch. The game features on-screen inputs so you can grind, flip, grab, and ollie your board across all of the classic locations we all know so very well from Tony Hawk’s…
Geometry Wars Available for iPad; Say Goodbye to Your Thumbs
I can’t begin to tell you how nervous I was this afternoon when I was staring at my computer screen with my iPad order in my shopping cart, ready to be purchased. Once I hit the “Complete Order” button, I was plagued with doubt on whether I made the right choice or not. Now that…
HTC and Apple’s Patent Case to be Investigated by ITC
Apple and HTC have been in the midst of a legal row over patents lately, which has so far consisted of Apple issuing their press release without any prior contact to HTC and HTC flatly disagreeing with the case based on prior art. The 20-odd patents in question range the gamut from hardware (methods of…
Apple Getting Serious About Gaming With New Gaming Accessory Patent
With all of the buzz around the iPad lately, it looks like another bit of Apple related news nearly flew under the radar. According to recent patents submitted by Apple, it looks like they might be getting into the gaming industry in a big way. Judging by the patents submitted, Apple wants to house their device…