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Netflix: We didn't forget the iPhone

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 02:06:00 EDT

After years of waiting for an official Netflix app on the iPhone, it looks like they've finally answered our prayers. Now that the iPad app has launched, Netflix will turn its attention to iPhone users. According to Steve Swasey, VP of Corporate Communications at Netflix, 'We wouldn't invite you to dinner without planning to serve dessert. In other words, we're working on it so stay tuned' on the official Netflix blog. Until then, we have some pretty good alternatives like PhoneFlix.... read more.

THQ Wireless working on Star Wars Cantina game

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:02:00 EDT

THQ Wireless have unveiled their plans to release a new Star Wars licensed iPhone game. The new game will see Star Wars geeks (we kid!) running a cantina on Tatooine at the famous Mos Eisley Spaceport, serving drinks up to a colorful cast of characters from the Star Wars universe. The game looks to be similar to Diner Dash judging from these screenshots and description.As you'd normally expect from THQ, the Star Wars license is being put to great use here, but with a twist. The Cantina game will sport a unique art style perfectly suited for the platform and likely scales well for the iPad also. According to the official description, 'Your task is to see that the right beverage finds its way to the right customer. And donandrsquo;t keep them waiting, some of the customers are real...... read more.

Apple Bans Protective Screen Film in Stores

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:12:00 EDT

It appears that Apple has made a stand against third-party protective screen films and skins at their official stores and online portals according to several accessory manufacturers. The ban will not only stop all screen film sales but also manufacturers from offering iPhone cases that are packaged with decorative or protective skins in those stores. The iPhone isn't alone in this either. Apple will also ban protective screen film from every single one of their products - iPods, iPads, desktops, laptops, etc - but why?... read more.

Third-Party App Multitasking coming to iPhone soon?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:29:00 EDT

For quite some time, ATandamp;T have been lauding their smart phones for having the ability to multitask and while this may be somewhat true, the iPhone has never been fully capable of this outside of its own first party apps. Fortunately, the most recent iPhone 3.2 SDK appears to include several mentions of multitasking features, including a 'multitasking dialog box,' leading many to assume this ability may be in the pipeline eventually allowing iPhone developers to take advantage of it for their own apps. The question is, how soon and in what form will the multitasking features come in?... read more.

Tekken coming to iPhones?

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:54:00 EST

Now that video game publisher Capcom have announced their fighting game Street Fighter IV is coming to the iPhone, it looks like another big fighter is going to be joining it in the App Store in the near future. According to PocketGamer, inside sources suggest that Namco has been working on a touch version of its popular fighting game franchise Tekken for quite some time. ... read more.

Stream Large iTunes Podcasts Over 3G (or EDGE)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:02:00 EST

By now you've probably come to realize that large podcasts, the ones over 10 MB, must be downloaded to your iPhone when you're connected to WiFi or your own computer hooked to the internet. Thankfully, there's a way around this restriction and you can easily stream your large iTunes podcasts any time you'd like without WiFi as long as you have a 3G or EDGE network connection. ... read more.

iPhone Apps To Help Prepare For The Oscars

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 04:36:00 EST

Many movie fans will be tuning into The Oscars tonight on ABC to watch the biggest films of 2009 battle it out for some of the industry's most prestigious awards like Best Picture, Writing, and more. In order to prepare for tonight's 82nd Academy Awards, we've come up with a list of helpful iPhone apps to supplement your viewing experience with the information you need to know to play along. Predict winners and if you've never seen the films, help you find the best place to rent or purchase it on DVD. ... read more.

Top-Down Racing coming with Deliverace in 2010

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST

Swedish iPhone game developer Pixelbite Games have debuted the first trailer for their upcoming off-road country racing game, Deliverace. Fans of the top-down rally racing genre made popular in the 16-bit console generation will be pleased to know this one looks nothing short of amazing. ... read more.