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WhatsApp Messenger Free For a Limited Time
The popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has been made free for a limited time only. Grab it while you can, before it goes to the normal $0.99 price.
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform smartphone messenger currently available for iPhone and other smartphones. The application utilizes push notifications to instantly get messages from friends, colleagues and family. Switch from SMS to exchange messages, pictures, audio notes and video messages with WhatsApp users at no cost. All features are included without the need for extra in-application purchases.
Leave a commentCut the Rope: Experiments is Free today
Popular game Cut the Rope: Experiments for iPhone and iPod Touch is Free today (regular price is $0.99). The HD version for iPad - Cut the Rope: Experiments HD, is on sale too, for Free (regular price is $1.99). The sale is for a limited time, so hurry up
You can download these games in AppStore. Here are the links:
Infinity Blade is now on sale for $0.99
Chair Entertainment has announced that their popular Infinity Blade game for iOS is now on sale for $0.99.
You can purchase Infinity Blade from the App Store for $0.99 ().
Angry Birds Space released
Rovio has released its new game, Angry Birds Space, on the App Store. It has very good reviews already and determinately worth taking look at.
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iOS Users Without Siri Can Use Evi
We have already seen Siri competitors making their way to the Android and Windows Phone Markets. Evi is another Siri counterpart that might actually become its true alternative for non-iPhone 4S iOS and Android users.
Infinity Field HD Is The First App With Multiplayer Joypad Support
’ space shooter Infinity Field HD was updated with Joypad support. is an app which allows users to control supported games on Mac or iPad from an iPhone by turning it into a virtual controller with configurable buttons.
Apple Building Solar Farm at North Carolina Data Center
According to the Charlotte Observer, Apple has quietly begun building a solar farm at its massive new data centre in Maiden, North Carolina. The new solar farm is said to generate a large amount of power for the facility. Although building permits have yet to be submitted to Catawba County officials, the County has given Apple permission to reshape the slope in preparation of the solar farm.
Apple has quietly begun work on a solar farm that apparently could help power its sprawling data center in southern Catawba County.
Permits issued by Catawba County show that the Cupertino, Calif., company has been approved to reshape the slope of some of the 171 acres of vacant land it owns on Startown Road, opposite the data center, in preparation of building a solar farm.
The Hickory Daily Record confirms that the plot is indeed across the street from the data center and not far from residential houses. Nearby residents haven’t exactly been thrilled with the land work being done. To clear the land, Apple uses fires that cause significant amount of smoke that is drifting into the houses.
Benchmarking iOS 5
Gigaom several tests of iOS 5 comparing it to different iOS 4 versions. The tests were run in iPad 1 Wi-Fi, iPhone 4 (GSM), iPod touch 4G and the iPad 2 Wi-Fi+3G (GSM).
As indicated by the charts below the iOS 5 is showing many speed improvements over iOS 4. iOS 5 was faster in almost every category, except for the first generation iPad.
The following apps were used to test the performance: ($0.99), (free), ($0.99), (free) and (free).
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Instant Messaging App Verbs Is Now Available For iPad
When choosing the perfect instant messaging it is worth considering Verbs app. It is an instant messaging client that is now for both iPad and iPhone. This app includes support for MobileMe, Facebook, AIM, and Google Talk. Instant messaging with Verbs is really sleek and direct. Also the app has WebOS card-like capability that allows easy switching across chats.
Let's compare iPhone 4S with Samsung Galaxy S II, Motorola Droid Bionic and HTC Titan
We know that iPhone 4S is better than the iPhone 4, let's take a look at how Apple's latest smartphone compares to Android and Windows phones. Engadget compared iPhone 4S with Samsung Galaxy S II, Motorola Droid Bionic and HTC Titan. The first two are Android based, while the last one is Windows one.
Take a look at the results:
App Rentals Will Be Available On iTunes?
According to some facts surfaced a day before Apple’s media event, apart from television shows and movies, you can also rent application for your iPod touch, iPad and iPhone on iTunes.
Electronic Arts iPad games sale
Electronic Arts iPad games are on sale now. Here is the list of games and prices:
- - $9.99 → $2.99
- – $6.99 → $2.99
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- – $4.99 → $2.99
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- – $2.99 → $0.99
Asphalt 6 Adrenaline and Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD are free for a limited time
Popular games Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD developed by Gameloft are now available for free for a limited time. Regular price is $4.99 for iPhone version and $6.99 for iPad version. The lowest price on sale was $0.99, it's never been fully free. Now it is, so go ahead and download.
Asphalt 6 is a arcade racing game with superb enviorments and fast-paced racing, there's over 55 events, across 11 leagues. Drive cars such as Astion Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Ducati's. The single player campaign is quite long for being on the iOS, but that's not all, there's also multiplayer support via the Game Center.
Apple Discontinued Offering $0.99 TV Show Rentals Through iTunes
Apple stated to that offering of TV show rentals via iTunes was discontinued. Now users can only buy full episodes for just a dollar more than the previous rental price. The main advantage of buying full episodes is the possibility of re-watching them as many times as you want.
Gameloft games are on sale too
Gameloft did the same, just like EA. The sale is not as that big, but you can get several famous games like Asphalt, Nova and Starfront for $0.99. iPad games have the same low price. Take a look:
- – $4.99 → $.99
- - $6.99 → $.99
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- – $6.99 → $.99
- – $4.99 → $.99
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- – $2.99 → $.99
- – $6.99 → $.99