Peter's Reviews - iPhone

New iPad, iPhone and iPod around the corner?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:24:28 -0700

Several sources as saying that Apple is going to release a smaller iPad, new iPod and a revised iPhone as soon as the end of the year but more likely early next year. So far I'm holding off on the iPhone 4 and the iPad until the phone's reception gets fixed and the iPad offers a screen that goes to the outside edges of the device, a front and rear camera. (source - TUAW)

Gizmodo Has the new iPhone

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:20:50 -0700

I hope Gizmodo and Apple are in on this "leak" of the new iPhone because if it truly was lost or stolen, someone from Apple is going to be out of a job. Anyway, it shows a promising new iPhone with a front mounted camera for chat and also a flash! Other improvements are higher resolution, secondary mic for noise cancellation and different materials. Of course since this is just a prototype anything could change but it sure makes me curious about what Apple has in store for us.

Click here to read all the details at Gizmodo

New iPhone OS 3.2 Supports Video Calling?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:14:37 -0700

You can never tell what changes will be included until the new iPhone/iPad OS comes out but Gizmodo says that there might be video calling and file downloads. I'm not sure what good video calling will be with the camera on the other side of my iPhone but we'll have to wait to see what they're planning. (source - Gizmodo)

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars Now on iPhone!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:08:46 -0700

It's about time that Rockstar Games released their popular Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars game for the iPhone! For those wanting a Grand Theft Auto experience on their iPhone or iPod Touch (there is no such thing as an iTouch) they would've had to get Gameloft's Gangstar West Coast Hustle game. But Rockstar was patient and let another company test the waters before they committed with what looks like a faithful reproduction of the game they originally released for the Nintendo DS system. It now sells for $9.99 at the iTunes store.

The OWLE Improves Your iPhone Video

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:32:50 -0700

The OWLE iPhone Video/Audio rig helps improve the quality of any video and audio you take with your iPhone but is this worthwhile or ridiculous? At $130, it's not exactly an impulse buy but with the a nice wide-angle lens and quality aluminum construction, this looks like it will definitely be worth it for anyone (if there is anyone out there) who uses their iPhone for a lot of video. Available now at ThinkGeek

WakeMate for the iPhone - Micro Manage Your Sleep and Wake Up Time

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:19:30 -0700

WakeMate is a device that connects to your iPhone through Bluetooth that helps wake you up at the optimal point in your sleep cycle. I hate waking up and I'm definitely a night owl so anything that can help me wake up easier sounds awesome! The WakeMate also analyzes how you sleep so you OCD, micro-managers can obsess over your sleep data. It's only $49 so it's not outrageously expensive. If you want one they should come out at the end of January, 2010.

Click here to read more at the WakeMate web site

Video: Endless Racing for the iPhone

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:21 -0700

Wow, this looks pretty sweet. I'm downloading it just because of this video. Click on the iTunes icon below to join me.

Video: Insanely Expensive iPhone Costumes

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0700

Too expensive and too heavy but very cool!

Video: Rock Band for the iPhone!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:44:50 -0700

Rock Band finally is out for the iPhone and it looks pretty great. The only downside is that there are only 20 songs included but for only $9.99, it's still a great deal. Expect more songs to be released for the iPhone soon! Click on the iTunes icon below to check out Rock Band for the iPhone.

The Secret of Monkey Island on Sale - iPhone Apps

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:11:41 -0700

The unique interface of the iPhone doesn't work well for all games but it seems perfectly fit for the older adventure games so Lucas Arts adapted the classic Secret of Monkey Island for the iPhone. As of now it has a strong 4 star rating with over 1,000 ratings so that's pretty good. If you're looking for an old school game with a great sense of humor, The Secret of Monkey Island is on sale for only $3.99 until September 20. Click on the iTunes logo below to learn more about the game.

iPhone Apps - UniWar, Turn-Based Stategy War Game Done Right

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:23:19 -0700

I'll start by saying that UniWar is probably one of my all time favorite games for the iPhone. It's a turn-based strategy game which seems tailor made for the platform. UniWar supports online play which is great when you beat the included campaigns.

Graphics: 4/5
Sound: 4/5
Gameplay: 5/5
Controls: 5/5
Learning Curve: Fast with an easy to understand tutorial.

UniWar is now $4.99 but if that seems steep, use the Bargain Bin app to notify you when it goes on sale. Click on the iTunes logo to read more about UniWar.

Mevo and the GrooveRiders - Free iPhone App Today Only!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:10:58 -0700

If you're an iPhone owner and love rhythm based games like Guitar Hero, Mevo and the GrooveRiders might just be your thing! And since it's free, why not give it a try? Click on the iTunes link to check it out.

Using the iPhone To Record a Hit Song?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:02:53 -0700

I heard there was an 4-track recorder iPhone app but I assumed that it was simple and crappy but it turns out that it was good enough for The 88 to record a song on. This video shows them in the recording process. The App is called Four Track by Sonoma WireWorks. Click on the iTunes link below to read more.