Apple Explains Semi-Ban of Sex Apps
Apple last week began banning iPhone apps containing overtly sexual content. But on Monday the company said it intends to leave apps from major publishers, More: continued here
Month: February 2010
Suicide Girls, banned from Apple app store, speak out
SuicideGirls is in the unique position of having its Flip-Strip App banned while its Seduce a SuicideGirl App is still available for download in the Apple store. More: continued here
Power A’s New Case Turns Your iPhone Into A Universal Remote
Power A has unveiled its new iPhone Universal Remote Case that works together with a free app to help you take control of nearly every infrared-controlled device in your home. The two-piece $60 case does away with the dongle (like the L5 Remote uses) by embedding the infrared blaster in the bottom portion of the…
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Apple VP attempts to explain double standard for risqué apps
Apple’s Phil Schiller has addressed the issue of the recent purge of sexually themed app from the App Store. However, it seems an arbitrary double standard still remains. More: continued here
CNN: Apple bans most (but not all) sexy apps
Apple has tightened its restrictions on sexy or suggestive apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and many of the most popular programs in the iTunes app store have been removed. Apple executive Phil Schiller explained, “It came to the point where we were getting customer complaints.” More: continued here
Call Of Duty: World At War: Zombies, Glow Hockey, Hellkid, And Doodle Army Reviews Get Updated
It has been a really busy week for our game reviewers, but as always, our main gamer Trevor Sheridan was able to find the time to update some of the more significant game reviews to help keep you informed so you don’t waste a single penny on a questionable game. Call of Duty: World at…
App Advice Daily: Appisode 80!
Street Fighter IV is set to hit the iPhone in march but today they released a video showing off the gameplay. Alice In Wonderland takes a surprise fall into the App Store, and it’s just in time for the upcoming movie release. Apple bans “titillating” apps. App of the Day: Project 72 Win a free…
Apple Posts New iPhone Ads: It’s Now Cool To Be On Hold
Apple posted three new iPhone ads on its website and apparently, your iPhone can actually make you enjoy being on hold: [via Appfreak] Related PostsApple Takes The No Flash-ing Policy One Step FurtherSquare iPhone Credit Card Payment System Will Be $1, All InclusiveApps Get BoringProgram Reminder: CNBC’s ‘Planet Of The Apps’ Premieres TonightCNBC’s ‘Planet Of The Apps’…
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Job Opening: iPhone OS Could Hit New Platforms
Apple recently posted an interesting job opening that might hint at new iPhone OS-powered platforms. Here is an excerpt from the job description: The Core Pla$tform team within Apple’s Core OS organization is looking for a talented and inspired manager to lead a team focused on bring-up of iPhone OS on new platforms. The team…
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PCWorld: AT&T Ranks #1 In 3G Performance Test
While we all just love whining about AT&T’s network performance and predict its demise at every turn, the company, at least on paper, is actually not doing that poorly. PCWorld did some 3G performance tests in 13 major US cities and not only did AT&T trump its competitors by far, it actually deserves the “Most…
Apple Releases A New iPhone SDK & Pulls It Right After: Includes New Camera References (Updated)
Apple posted the latest version of the iPhone SDK (3.2 beta 3) for its registered developers only to pull it shortly after for unknown reasons. Fortunately, some quick developers managed to get their hands on it in time and here is what we know about it so far: It now includes the photo.app It allows…
Apple, There’s Pornography On My iPhone. The App Is Safari
In fact, not only is Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit 2010 app not being removed, it’s being featured in the App Store. Both it and the Playboy app clearly violate the new rules of the more prudish App Store, yet they get to stay. Why? More: continued here
Apple COO Tim cook Speaks At Goldman Sachs convention
Tim prepare dinner, Apple’s Chief working Officer, answered some questions from Wall boulevard investors on the Goldman Sachs expertise and web convention. whereas most of his solutions don’t tell us so much of anything else, as they’re principally intended to reassure shareholders, we did have some minor revelations: The iPad will likely be first bought…
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Ngmoco Raises Another $25 Million In Funding And Buys Freeverse With It
Seemingly out of nowhere, TechCrunch is reporting that ngmoco was able to raise another $25 million in funding (totaling $40.6 million) and went out and purchased Freeverse with it. ngmoco intends to apply their love it or hate it free-to-play model to all of Freeverse’s current and future iPhone games, which will allow them to…
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10tons Releases Sparkle, An Atmospheric Orb Shooter By The Creators Of Azkend
10tons has just released Sparkle, an atmospheric orb shooter by the creators of the much-loved puzzle matching game, Azkend. Sparkle, like Azkend, began its life as a Mac/PC game in 2007. It received much praise during its initial launch, helping it climb to the number one spot on RealArcade.com, so it was a no-brainer to…
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