Archive for the ‘Cheap IPod News’ Category

iPod Touch classics ’should be given a shot’

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Fans of first person shooters will find that there is a wide selection in the App Store which can be enjoyed on the iPod Touch, according to an industry expert.

Mark Brown, writing for PocketGamer, said that with a few development chops, 3D engines and great control ideas, developers have managed to produce shooter experiences which feel at home on the Apple device.

Duke Nukem 3D takes people back to the mid-1990s, fighting against a range of aliens who are infiltrating the town.

Couple this with two Doom games, then shooter fans can have a proper retro arcade in the palm of their hands, with the “granddaddy” of first person games being described as the most iconic title in any genre ever by Mr Brown.

There are also a number of new shooter games in the App Store, with NOVA being an iPod Touch version of the Halo series, with a much-touted sequel being tipped for future release.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19766572-ADNFCR

iPod Touch users told of ways to get free applications

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

People looking to build up a library of their favourite applications on their iPod Touch for nothing have been told of a number of websites to try out.

PocketGamer.co.uk said that there are a variety of portals which highlight the best free applications every day, while dedicated apps also pick out the some of the top games in the App Store.

FreeAppaDay.com provides a newsletter, keeping iPod Touch fans up-to-date with which programmes are free on a certain day, while its updates can also be followed on Twitter.

The FreeAppCalendar website gives gamers a list of over 20 applications, with the ones receiving the most votes being available free of charge.

Furthermore, the BargainBin application lets users hunt for free games from a dedicated source on their phone.

Currently, Ow My Balls!, Vampires Live and Penalty Soccer are in the top five of the App Store’s free applications chart.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19762266-ADNFCR

Racing application released for the iPod Touch

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Fans of horse racing have been boosted by a new application which will keep people up-to-date with the latest developments in the sport.

Racing UK will give information on races while video content can also be accessed on the move, with fast-loading cards and results providing up-to-the-minute data.

Furthermore, racecourse information, statistics, predictions and archive clips can all be accessed by equine fans.

The application is currently free to download for iPod Touch users from the App Store, however, users will need to upgrade to get their hands on live content.

Simon Brydon, head of Racing UK’s online department, said: "The app itself is free and gives racing fans a state-of-the-art comprehensive one stop shop for all their racing needs."

Fans of the sport of kings can also bolster their iPod Touch with a number of other applications, including Virtual Horse Racing 3D, which allows people to place bets on races which take place on the screen.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19759682-ADNFCR

FIFA World Cup available for iPod Touch users

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Football fans looking to celebrate the upcoming World Cup now have a new game to keep them entertained.

iPod Touch fans can now get their hands on FIFA World Cup, giving people the chance to try and lift the famous trophy using their favourite team.

Featuring 105 official international teams, with ten different South African stadiums to play in, FIFA also gives gamers six different modes to try out, including Captain Your Country and Multiplayer.

Furthermore, developer EA Sports has improved the controls on last year’s FIFA 10 title, with gamers now seeing a pass, shoot and skill logo on their screen.

Jeff Carter, writing for Toucharcade.com, said: “Overall, the game plays great and is a good improvement over EA’s first FIFA game – they have learned from their mistakes to provide a better soccer game for the iPhone.”

FIFA World Cup is now available to download from the App Store, priced £3.99.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19752932-ADNFCR

Snooker games on the table during World Championship

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

A number of snooker and pool games are seeing a revival in the App Store during the 2010 World Championship, which is currently running in Sheffield.

Steve Davis’ Online Pool gives users the chance to play in three international competition formats on their iPod Touch, including 9-ball, 9-ball UK and US and straight pool, while trick shots can also be learned.

The internet and Wi-Fi multiplayer mode also allows up to eight players to compete against each other at the same time, giving them that competitive experience.

International Snooker is a green baize title where gamers can put their potting skills to the test.

In both single and two-player quick games, potters will have to make it through eight rounds in a bid to win the coveted IS Gold Cup.

Furthermore, snooker fans who are wanting to keep up-to-date with what is happening at the World Championship over the next week can download the official application, which gives the latest scores along with historic videos to view.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19747223-ADNFCR

Angry Birds receives 15-level update

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

One of the top-selling iPod Touch games has received an update giving users the chance to test their skills on 15 new levels.

Angry Birds, which still soars at the top of the App Store’s Top 25 paid applications, now features extra levels and a host of additional achievements.

With an average rating of five stars from over 3,500 comments in the App Store, Angry Birds is an addictive physics game which sees users launching a variety of feathered friends into towers of blocks in order to crush greedy green pigs.

Gamers will now also be able to use a new ‘boomerang bird’ which can fly over objects before coming back towards the catapult and destroying everything in its path.

As well as the title being popular in the App Store, it has also received a host of positive reviews, with Pocket Gamer giving it a Silver Award, describing it as a “tasty bird” to tuck in to.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19744495-ADNFCR

Tap Tap Revenge 3 among best free iPod Touch games

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Some of the best games available for the iPod Touch are free to download, according to an industry expert.

Mark Brown, writing for Pocket Gamer, said that gamers can get hours of enjoyment from titles which cost the same amount as a chocolate bar, or in some cases, for free.

Picking out his favourite 20 free applications, Mr Brown said that Tap Tap Revenge 3 provides music fans with hours of rhythmic songs to play along to, with gamers needing to match the beat of the music by pushing buttons on the screen.

Mafia Wars was also praised by the expert, with mobsters, vehicles, jobs and weapons all forming part of the gangster experience.

For those looking at card-based games, PC favourite Solitaire is perfect for the iPod Touch, with users able to use the in-built accelerometer to play in landscape or portrait view.

iPod Touch users can also download a number of ‘lite’ versions, allowing them to test out a number of levels on different games before parting with their cash.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19730800-ADNFCR

‘Safer earphones’ launched for iPod users

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Music lovers are being offered the chance to better protect their ears while enjoying their iPods.

With the popularity of Apple’s mobile music players showing no sign of waning, the European Commission recently took the step of warning users that listening to music using in-ear earphones at volumes above 89dB can lead to permanent hearing damage.

As a result of this, Phonak AG has announced the launch of its ’safe earphones’ designed to protect iPhone users from long-term hearing problems.

According to the firm, the foam tips on its Audeo Perfect Fit Earphones mean that they can help reduce external noise levels by up to 23 dB, with this thereby enabling users to listen to their favourite music without having to jeapordise on sound quality.

In addition to sound-reduction abilities, the new product also boasts treble and bass controls, meaning users can adjust their levels on the go.

At the same time, technology firm Scosche has launched a new in-car charger capable of powering an iPad and either an iPhone or an iPod at the same time.
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There are ‘two aspects’ to iPad sales

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

There are two ways to look at the first-day sales of the iPad, either in a positive or a negative light, it has been suggested.

More than 300,000 iPads were sold on Saturday April 3rd, according to electronics, software and computer giant, Apple.
Paddy Smith, online deputy editor at online gadget guide Stuff.tv, said the figure is encouraging as it is “30,000 more than the original iPhone sold on the first day” and the iPad represents significantly “better value” than the iPhone did.

However, as the iPad is “much more affordable as a piece of gear”, from one respect initial sales can also be viewed as “slightly disappointing”, according to Mr Smith.

He added that the quick publication of sales figures by Apple appeared to say that the company was “happy” with them.

Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive officer, recently said that the iPad is going to be a “game changer”.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19710830-ADNFCR

There are ‘two aspects’ to iPad sales

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

There are two ways to look at the first-day sales of the iPad, either in a positive or a negative light, it has been suggested.

More than 300,000 iPads were sold on Saturday April 3rd, according to electronics, software and computer giant, Apple.

Paddy Smith, online deputy editor at online gadget guide Stuff.tv, said the figure is encouraging as it is “30,000 more than the original iPhone sold on the first day” and the iPad represents significantly “better value” than the iPhone did.

However, as the iPad is “much more affordable as a piece of gear”, from one respect initial sales can also be viewed as “slightly disappointing”, according to Mr Smith.

He added that the quick publication of sales figures by Apple appeared to say that the company was “happy” with them.

Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive officer, recently said that the iPad is going to be a “game changer”.ADNFCR-2524-ID-19710830-ADNFCR