Good news for all the iPad-ownin’ Flight Control fans out there. Firemint is preparing to update its baby with online multiplayer capability via Game Center, allowing folks to invite a friend to play one of the 5 original size maps online, or choose to be automatically matched to a random player anywhere in the world.…
Skyfire heading to iPad, too
Skyfire — the web browser that brought Adobe Flash to many mobile platforms, iPhone included — is heading to the iPad community. Sure you can run the iPhone version of the app on your tablet, but you may also crave for a better, “optimized for iPad” experience. And that’s exactly what the Skyfire folks are…
Barnes & Noble starts shipping Android Nook Color
Barnes & Noble began shipping the Android-powered Nook Color today and it features a large color touchscreen and it will eventually run multiple apps. Is it enough to compete in the e-reader space and should we consider this device a tablet that competes against the Apple iPad? The Nook Color has a 7-inch IPS display…
Adobe, Apple in a ‘war’ for developers
After months of playing nice, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen made it clear that his company is in a “war” with Apple over developers. Speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit, the Adobe CEO did say that the issues were being overblown by the press but he admitted that there has been friction between the companies. Apple,…
BlackBerry PlayBook Destroys Apple iPad In Browser Comparison Video
RIM just released a video comparing the browser on the BlackBerry PlayBook to the Apple iPad, and as you might expect, the PlayBook performs exceptionally well. It seems like they’re nitpicking a little big in the Acid3 test, but between load times, Flash support, and HTML5-based animation quality, it’s hard to argue with the PlayBook.…
Xfinity app turns Apple iPad into remote
We saw early builds of this months ago, but Comcast has finally released the Xfinity app for the Apple iPad and it turns your “magical” tablet into one awesome remote control. According to the company, the new Comcast Xfinity Apple iPad app enables: Browse and discover video content from either TV listings or selections from…
‘LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4’ Making Its Way to iOS
Last week, LEGO released its Creationary app for the iPhone, but that isn’t the only LEGO app to hit the iOS platform. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced it will be bringing its popular LEGO PC and console franchise to iOS soon with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. If you’ve never played a LEGO title…
Firemint Releasing Real Racing 2 “Soon” for the iPhone
Firemint’s Real Racing is one of those games that just needs to be downloaded on every iPhone gamer’s device. The graphics are slick (especially on the iPhone 4’s Retina Display), controls are tight, and the amount of game you get for your dollar makes it an easy recommendation for any racing fan. Firemint knows they…
iPad Used as Protest Sign in Lithuania (Video)
More often than not, passionate people will find alternate uses for today’s technology. Case in point today, the iPad Protest Sign. For real. During a recent Lithuanian protest, an iPad was spotted in use as a vehicle to carry his message. Yes, a protest sign. Folks at the gathering noticed one person that had an…
How To: Request a Refund on any iPhone App
Ever download an app for your iPhone that was… well… just plain crap? Sure, we all have. Speaking from experience, I’ve gone through many a crappy app, and I end up grumbling to myself things like ‘piece of #$*!’, ‘I can’t believe I paid for this’, or ‘I want my money back’. Wait… I want…