We’ve been getting updates on the availability of Metal Gear Solid Touch for the iPhone and iPod Touch for some time now…. well I can tell you that from March 19, you’ll be able to buy it! Featuring original gameplay, characters and settings from the critically-acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for…
Fingerpainting on the iPhone – Not as bad as you might think
Since when did the iPhone become an artist’s finger-painting canvas? Jorge Colombo has apparently been using the Brushes (iTunes link, $4.99) iPhone application to create some truly beautiful finger-paintings depicting life in New York City. The paintings you see here were created using nothing more than a finger and an iPhone app, making the artwork…
Mobile OS market share stats confirm RIM, Apple leading the charge
Leading the charge against entrenched smartphone incumbent Nokia, both RIM and Apple have proven that consumers are a finicky bunch. Following on data that had Apple and RIM at least doubling the size of their slice of the smartphone market, at Nokia’s expense, we’re presented with new data from Gartner that confirms Apple and RIM’s…
iPhone App Store gets advanced application review system
The iPhone AppStore’s review system has been criticized since day one. In the beginning, Apple allowed anyone with an iTunes account to leave a review of any iPhone application, even if they had never used the app. Harsh reviews, sometimes left by competing developers, dragged down some iPhone applications’ overal rating, while artificially inflating others.…
Sirius XM confirms development of streaming music iPhone app
With the auto industry lagging behind an even slower global economy that brought on Circuit City’s failure, Sirius XM’s revenue (which rely heavily on new car sales and Circuit City sales) has taken a bit of a downturn. But, with bankruptcy problems behind them, the satellite radio company is looking forward to a better 2009…
What does iPhone 3.0 OS hold in store for us?
This morning’s hyped-up Palm Pre webcast from Sprint proved to be little more than marketing fluff. We learned little more about the Palm Pre than what we already knew from CES and MWC, not that we’re disappointed or anything. But, isn’t it interesting that Apple chose to announce the iPhone 3.0 OS on the same…
Mobile gaming pros agree iPhone is tops in industry
When it comes to mobile gaming, the iPhone and iPhone 3G are clearly making strides as an innovative and powerful gaming platform. From 3D action games to more solitary puzzles, the iPhone has access to over 6,000 gaming titles in the highly integrated iPhone App Store – giving the iPhone plenty of options with which…
Smartphone gains boost Apple and RIM marketshare at Nokia’s expense
It seems one of the only things growing in this hostile global economy is the number of smartphones being sold around the world. The growth of sales in this particular segment highlights the smartphone’s recent push to popularity. The smartphone market now sits at a new high, showing 3.7% growth in sales (38.1 million handsets)…
iPhone 3G Coming to Indonesia on Telkomsel March 23
A tipster over at 3G Week has confirmed the iPhone 3G will be available in Indonesia on March 23. The tipster commented that this information came from a ‘reliable source’. Ok then. Apparently there will be a launch event on March 21 to get the Apple-savvy customers in the region pumped about the device. Pricing?…
Steve Jobs to launch Apple iPhone Nano in June?
iPhone fans looking for a smaller, more pocketable iPhone form-factor (not that the iPhone or iPhone 3G are big by any means) might soon be rewarded for their long wait. Word on the street has it that Steve Jobs is preparing to personally launch the iPhone Nano in June. Rumor, speculation, hearsay, you can call…