iPhone App: Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on May 23rd, 2013
Our rating: :: FINGER TWISTING FUN
Finger Tied brought Twister-style gaming to the iPad, and Jr does much the same for the iPhone and is a fantastic example of the innovation possible with iOS gaming. Read More »
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 23rd, 2013 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Evernote now comes with reminders to ensure that you never forget an important note. You can pin a note to the top of the list and add a due date to receive in-app and email notifications. It will also mark a note as done when you complete your task. Now we shall never forget to do anything…hopefully.
Clear received a new update that allows you to email your lists, one of the biggest requests from fans of the app. All you need to do is simply shake your phone (or do a quick dance and shake) to bring up the new email options.
Emails will then contain your to-do lists, which can be sent to other Clear users via email for them to open up in their own Clear app. If that didn’t shake you up enough, Clear will be coming soon to the iPad.
You can now freely travel into space! For a limited time, the space-themed Angry Birds game can be downloaded for free, reports Touch Arcade. Angry Birds Space has over 160 levels on different planets and in zero gravity, which creates unique gameplay that includes slow-motion puzzles and lightspeed destruction.
Mailbox has been optimized for iPad use in the popular inbox-zero app’s latest update.
“Mailbox‘s new way of doing things workflow represents a dramatic improvement in my workflow, and the delusionary satisfaction I get in saying that everything has been dealt with in a concrete way is a welcome feeling,” said Carter Dotson, in our review.
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on May 23rd, 2013 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Casual game mega-publisher Zynga has just released a new arcade hack ‘n’ slash game called Battlestone. You’ll get to swipe your way to victory, fighting off hordes of enemies in single player mode, while squaring up against others in PvP modes. Once you get into the game, you’ll collect characters, summoning and upgrading heroes to beat ever-more difficult enemies and environments. Get your swipe on today with this free-to-play game on your iPad or iPhone.
With its latest title, Can Knockdown 3, recently earning a coveted Editor’s Choice award here, I took the time to learn a bit more about Polish game developer, Infinite Dreams.
Who is Infinite Dreams?
Based in the Southern Polish city of Gliwice, Infinite Dreams is made up of around 15 members of staff, encompassing several developers, graphic artists, Quality Assurance workers, a game design guru and one marketing expert.
What is Infinite Dreams most famous for?
The team has worked on a plethora of memorable titles. Besides the popular Can Knockdown series, the team has also created Jelly Defense, Sailboat Championship PRO and Let’s Create! Pottery. Variety is clearly the spice of life for the team.
What’s next on the horizon?
PR and Marketing Manager Artur Starzyk answered this one for us: “At the moment we are working hard to release [a] new level pack for Can Knockdown 3. We are more than happy to receive positive feedback from the fans and we would like to meet their expectations. There is also [a] huge community gathered around Let’s Create! Pottery HD and they encourage us to release updates for that title too. Obviously, [a] new project is in the pipeline but I can’t reveal more info about it [yet].”
Anything else I should know about Infinite Dreams?
Artur had some more to say to us about things of interest.
148apps: What does the team enjoy most about iOS development? Artur: It’s the satisfaction of making good products in a short time. We are doing our best to release polished games and then…waiting for the media reviews and our fans’ opinions. We can release games more often on iOS than [the] AAA industry can, so the fun is much…better
148apps: Infinite Dreams offers quite a few different types of games. Is there a particular genre you’ve found most enjoyable to design? Artur: There is no any particular genre we like the most. We simply love to create new type of games (like Let’s Create! Pottery) or just redefine the existing genres (Jelly Defense) to surprise our fans. This is our way of thinking about the mobile games industry.
Where can I find out more about Infinite Dreams?
Infinite Dreams has embraced the social networking world, so there are plenty of places to learn more, besides here. There’s the website, Google+ page, Forums, Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube channel. We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop about the latest developments, too!
Clash of Clans builds a new defensive unit that will burn all that dare get in the way. The new Inferno Tower is capable of destroying even the toughest of armors, though it is vulnerable against swarms of smaller enemies, reports Pocket Gamer. Town hall can be upgraded to level 10, which unlocks an additional cannon, archer tower, giant bomb, and dark elixir drill enhancements. That sounds like a lot of good firepower!
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 23rd, 2013 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fans of Where’s My Perry? will be able to join Agent P as he enjoys summer on the beach in 12 all-new limited-time levels. Where’s My Summer? is available for free, featuring a summer theme with beach balls, cruise ships, sandcastles, laser waves, and more. Check out the summer time trailer below and don’t forget to pack the sun tan lotion!
New animal agents have arrived in the latest update to Where’s My Perry?, joining Agent P in over 60 additional levels. The update features familiar faces, such as Peter the Panda and Pinky The Chihuahua, among other animal agents, and has new obstacles and puzzles to solve. Check out the arrival of the agents in the video below!
Logitech has created a wired keyboard for the iPad which is the first one made specially for use in the classroom. The Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad is designed for easy connectivity by simply plugging it in, making it easier on students and teachers, and has a key lifespan of more than five million strokes. With the wired keyboard, no longer will users need to put up with limited space on screen due to the touch screen keyboard, making it easy to type and read. I do like that!
“While tablets are enabling new ways of teaching and testing, there’s a challenge when a teacher needs to simultaneously pair multiple iPads with multiple wireless Bluetooth keyboards. We developed the Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad to specifically solve this problem, so students can now simply plug it in and start typing.” said Mike Culver, VP and GM of mobility at Logitech, in a press release.
The keyboard is set to release in August for a retail price of $59.99.
Pocket Informant Pro has been updated to version 3.0. There is a brand new, completely redesigned interface that is beautiful and easy to use, along with a customizable event/task settings that allow you to see only the stuff you wish to see. You can even show yourself the weather in the Today, List, Week, and Month views by purchasing the option for $0.99 cents through in-app purchase.
Now go inform your informant of the upgrade by downloading it now.
Strategy game creator, Slitherine, unleashes Armageddon, its first Warhammer 40,000-based title. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is set during the Second War of Armageddon as players lead Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion, along with a few Space Marines, against Ghazghkull Thraka’s massive Ork Waaagh! invasion, says Pocket Gamer. The game will feature over 30 turn-based scenarios with over 100 different unit types to control.
Iain McNeil, Development Director of the Slitherine Group, said in a press release, “It is very exciting to see a game like this come alive – I just can’t wait to play it!” “It’s been almost 15 years since a turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe has been released and we think it is now time to deliver that experience to all fans around the world”.
For those who enjoy a nice game of multiplayer, a separate set of maps designed and balanced specifically for multiplayer will be available. We still have to wait until sometime in 2014 before we can begin destroying some orks.
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 22nd, 2013 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Pilots, ready your planes for World War II air-based combat as MMO World of Aircraft is now available to download for $0.99 cents. Pocket Gamer reports that World of Aircraft features multiple single-player missions, though PvP is the way to go as you compete against other players for total domination of the skies above. Check out the in-game footage below that showcases just a few of the 28 available aircraft.
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 22nd, 2013 iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
Need some help with your stock market investments? Well, iBillionaire helps us regular folk make better decisions by providing us with ideas from financial billionaires. You can build your own portfolio and have iBillionaire analyze and compare it to actual billionaire’s portfolios, including Warren Buffett, John Paulson, Daniel Loeb, and more. It will give you insights and information on what you can do to improve your performance by comparing it to billionaires. It certainly sounds like an interesting way to invest by getting ideas from tracking actual holdings, purchases, and sales from the billion dollar dudes.