Wi-Fi Sync Application Denied
A while back, we did a piece on an application that allowed the user to wirelessly sync their iDevice. The application achieved the same the results as using the typical method through the Dock Connector and connecting a device to a computer via USB. The developer made plans to submit the application to the App Store in hopes of it being approved and published for sale. However, just as MacRumors, AppleInsider, Gizmodo, Engadget and us here at MacApper pretty much forecasted, the application got the big NO instead of the big OK.
Top Gun Review
The days when young Tom Cruise climbed into his B-something-or-other jet and went to take on some bogeys has been reformulated into an App Store game application. As if Paramount Pictures havent milked-out this movie for what its worth, Top Gun is a fighter jet game that gets you dipping, dodging and barrel-rolling out of the way of missiles to crush your opposers with your own Scuds and Browning .50 caliber rounds all on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
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Found Patent Supports Theory of Facebook Being Integrated Into the iPhone OS
A little while back, MacApper found some information that Apple might be looking into integrating Facebook into the iPhone OS. Since then, sources have been looking for more clues in uncovering information about what Apples next plan is with their revolutionary mobile OS. We here at MacApper have discovered more information from a source that supports the Facebook integration tidbit.
Apple Issues Updates For iWork On iPad
Apple has issued updates for the iWork suite, Pages, Keynote and Numbers, on the iPad. The new firmware addresses issues and adds some new features to the collections of office software.
Tweetie 2 Gone from the App Store?
As you may have heard, one of the top Twitter apps for the iPhone “Tweetie” has been acquired by Twitter itself making it the official Twitter app in the apps store. As of today, Tweetie has been removed from the app store in what may be the unveiling of it’s re-branding and release to the public. Due to an easter egg in the current version of Tweetie, it is now known that this new Twitter app will be free and titled simply “Twitter”. With the disappearance of this app, one can only imagine how quickly “Twitter” for the iPhone will appear! Keep your eyes peeled!
Twinkle Review
Without a doubt, Facebook and Twitter are the largest and most popular social networking sites. However, you do have the little guys who try to make a buzz and take some of the spotlight that Facebook and Twitter shine in. I mean, thats how Facebook and Twitter started out. Twinkle is an application from the folks at Tapulous, who is notoriously known for their collection of musical rhythm games, more specifically TapTap Revenge.
iTunes Music Streaming to Be Introduced At WWDC?
As we have profiled earlier in time, Lala, the streaming music content service that has been acquired by Apple, has posted on their website that the service will be discontinued on May 31st and is currently not accepting any new members at the time. Much has been speculated on what Apple might plan to do with the company talent, but little has been revealed from Cupertino with them only stating that they acquire small companies from time to time based on the level of talent they exhibit.
Apple Planning to Integrate Facebook Into iPhone OS?
According to some plugged-in sources in the mobile industry, Apple could very well be planning to incorporate some form of Facebook integration inside of the new iPhone OS. The Silicon Alley Insider reported on Wednesday that the new iPhone software that Apple is still developing could at least allow syncing of Facebook contacts. More details on whats actually going to be implemented is more than likely going to be revealed on June 7th at Apples WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference).
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Meteor Blitz Review
If you had to choose one shooting game out of the many the App Store has to offer, Meteor Blitz is definitely one of them. This has to be one of the most premier plane/starship shooters the iPhone platform has. Intense gameplay, intuitive and innovative controls, highly responsive “ this game most certainly is purchase-worthy.
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Apple Looking Into Location-Temporary Apps
We look for patents that Apple submits from time to time to see what they are thinking of over there at HQ. A patent filed back in November of 08 shows Apple interest in venturing in applications that automatically appear on your iPhone OS when you come in proximity of certain locations. According to the patent for the software, a user who is within range of a supporting location will see applications appear on his iDevice that give him multiple options and information to access. The software would be managed by a central server that could pair the device to the network by way of Wi-Fi or other means and deliver applications oriented with the current position. Apple provides two examples where the tech could be implemented: A library and a restaurant.
