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Games
Rolando 2 Offers 46 Levels of New Adventures
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 2:44 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, a new iPhone game starring a cast of cartoony characters who travel to the mysterious island of Fontanis. The title features 46 levels spread across six chapters, each with a distinct visual style and full of physics puzzles to solve and enemies to vanquish.
iPhone
Landleben Shows Kids Farm Life on iPhone
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 2:15 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
Florian "Utsi" Martin announced Monday Landleben 1.0, a children's game for the iPhone that allows to experience farm life. The game presents kids with a 360 degree picture with various farm animals. The art and imagery was developed by Lee Barlage, a German-based illustrator for children's books.
News
Rumor: iPhone to get Micro Projector
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 12:37 PM - by Jeff Gamet with 1 comment
If a new rumor is correct, Apple's iPhone could become a pocket-sized home entertainment system. Apparently Foxlink has ramped up development of micro projectors, and several handset manufacturers, including Apple, are planning on releasing devices with the technology by the end of the year, according to DigiTimes.
Ted Landau's User Friendly View
Apple’s LED Cinema Display: A Too Short Story
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 11:17 AM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with 4 comments
When it came time to choose a display for my 2009 Mac Pro, I decided to stick with Apple. I purchased Apple's 24" LED Cinema Display. I have not regretted it. With its deep rich colors, sharp text, and an extremely wide angle of view, it is almost certainly the best monitor I have ever owned. There's just been one problem. It should have been a minor problem — but it unexpectedly exploded into a relatively large and costly one. At issue: the length of the Display's connecting cables. Or, more precisely, the lack of such length. In brief: If you own a Mac Pro, the cable is probably too short to connect to it.
Hot Forum Topic
iPhones in Education
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 10:39 AM - by Jeff Gamet
Today TMO readers are talking about the fact that the iPhone and iPod touch are standard issue at some schools -- and that we aren't likely to see similar reports for other smartphones.
Product News
QuickTip 2 Gets New Interface, More
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 10:05 AM - by Jeff Gamet
Spare Change announced the immediate availability of QuickTip 2.0 on Monday. The new version of the iPhone and iPod touch tip calculator sports a redesigned user interface along with improved handling for international currencies.
News
New iPods May Include Camera
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 9:36 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 3 comments
A massive camera sensor order by Apple may be an indicator that the company is preparing to extend photo capabilities beyond the iPhone to the iPod touch and even some other iPod models, too.
News
Apple Employee Injured in Store Shooting
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 8:47 AM - by Jeff Gamet
An Apple Store employee was seriously injured in a shooting at the company's Clarendon store in Arlington, Virginia, over the holiday weekend.
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iPhone Top Seller in Japan
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 8:06 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 1 comment
Apple's iPhone 3GS is the top selling smartphone in Japan, according to a BCN survey. The combination iPod and smartphone currently holds the top two slots in the country, beating out competitors like the Sharp Aquos Shot SH-061 and Panazonic's 830P.
In-Depth Review
Toki Tori
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 3:26 PM - by Bob LeVitus
Toki Tori is a puzzle game. No, wait -- Toki Tori is a platform game. The truth is Toki Tori is two, two, two games in one. (Anyone remember those old Certs breath mint commercials -- "two, two, two mints in one?") And with 4 different worlds and more than 80 levels, Toki Tori will almost certainly keep you entertained for a good, long time.
News
Apple Warns of Learning Interchange Security Breach
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 2 comments
Apple has apparently been warning Apple Learning Interchange members that their user account passwords may have been compromised. The Mac and iPhone maker began sending out email notifications to program members on Thursday, and also took the ALI Web site offline.
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Happy Fourth of July!
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 AM - by Jeff Gamet
In honor of Independence Day -- a U.S. holiday -- iPodObserver.com will not publish on July 3rd so we can get a head start on celebrating over the holiday weekend. We will return on Monday, July 6th, with our regularly-scheduled coverage of Apple, iPod, Apple TV and iPhone news.
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Psystar Moves to Drop Bankruptcy Ahead of Apple Legal Battle
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 PM - by Jeff Gamet with 16 comments
Unauthorized Mac clone maker, Psystar, filed a motion to dismiss its bankruptcy case in Florida on Thursday claiming it couldn't afford to simultaneously deal with that filing along with Apple's copyright infringement case in California.
In-Depth Review
Trivial Pursuit: A Solid Adaptation of a Classic Board Game
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Freed from the limitations of the click wheel interface, this touch-based version of Trivial Pursuit is easy to jump into, with plenty of options that add variety to long-term play. Like most of EA's adaptations of classic board games, it's a solid effort that Trivial Pursuit fans should enjoy, complete with two game modes, the ability to play against live or computer opponents, plenty of statistics tracking, and pleasing graphics and audio.
Product News
Motion Comic Released for the iPhone
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 5:49 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
RG Entertainment today announced the availability of the "Super Capers Comic #1 - Back to the Feature" for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed exclusively for the iPhone/iPod Touch, this Interactive Motion Comic is the official prequel/sequel to the independent film Super Capers.
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New iPhone Bootcamp Dates from Big Nerd Ranch Europe
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Big Nerd Ranch Europe announced a new date for its leading iPhone Bootcamp at Kloster Eberbach, near Frankfurt, Germany. September 21-25, 2009 is the next opportunity to learn iPhone development from Scott Ritchie, one of the most experienced instructors in Objective-C and Cocoa (touch) programming.
Deal Brothers
Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive: $324.00 Delivered
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 1:56 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
The Deal Brothers found a deal on brand new Apple TV with a 160GB hard drive for $324. We should note that discounts on new Apple gear are rare, so grab it while you can.
Quick Look Review
Wings Earth for iPhone: A Pleasant Flying Experience
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
There are flight simulators designed to develop proficiency, but this isn't one of them. It's basically a simul-game for iPhone and iPod touch that allows one to fly over various terrains with accompanying music. It's an ethereal experience, good for calming the nerves or an occasional diversion.
TMO Appearances
TMO Appearances Jeff Gamet Shares iPhone Apps on MacJury
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 PM - by TMO Staff
The Mac Observer's Jeff Gamet joined MacJury host Chuck Joiner to talk about Apple's iPhone OS 3.0 and must-have iPhone and iPod touch applications.
News
Apple Working to Patch iPhone SMS Security Flaw
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 1 comment
Apple's iPhone apparently has an SMS security vulnerability that the company is currently working to patch. The flaw could potentially allow an attacker to craft a text message that gives them root access and the ability to run their own code on Apple's combination iPod and smartphone.
