Screen Invaders - A new tap-based addictive
iPhone game hits AppStore

post from prMac on 22 August 2011 11:40:00 PM. © prMac

Attollos Technology make their AppStore debut by releasing Screen Invaders 1.0, the latest addition to the casual gaming community. With its tap-based gameplay and simple retro graphics, Screen Invaders is already attracting a lot of plaudits and is primed to ruffle a few Angry feathers at the top of the AppStore charts. The game is set in a world where Earth is on the brink of being invaded by a terrible alien species, intent on destroying and enslaving the planet's populace.

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GeoGuide 3D 2.4 - Outdoor Guide for the iPhone

post from prMac on 22 August 2011 08:36:00 PM. © prMac

MovingWorld has announced GeoGuide 3D Worldwide Maps and Tracks 2.4, which helps with the GPS orientation while outdoors. The app displays 3D area maps, uses scheduled routes and also records them so that the actual position may be posted on Facebook and Twitter. The new version 2.4 displays the remaining distance of the route, offers a new map-mode for cyclists and incorporates the destination flag into the compass. Till August 28th version 2.4 is available at a discounted price of $ 1.99.

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Will Apple Go After Gawker in a Civil Suit

post from Daring Fireball on 22 August 2011 06:03:43 PM. © Daring Fireball

Greg Sandoval and Declan McCullagh for CNet:

No doubt that Apple values its trade secrets, but by pursuing thiscase, the company risks alienating the public. Remember, Apple wasonce supposed to be the counter-culture choice and now, thecompany is a colossus.

“Counter-culture choice”. That ship sailed long ago, hippies.

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Glassboard

post from Daring Fireball on 22 August 2011 06:03:43 PM. © Daring Fireball

“Private group sharing done right.” The slogan says it all. This is what Brent Simmons has been working on after NetNewsWire. But they’ve shipped on day one with apps for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.

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What the Huge Sales of the $99 TouchPad Tells Us
About iPad and the Future of Tablets

post from Daring Fireball on 22 August 2011 04:04:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Ian Betteridge nails it.

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HD Interactive Releases Kung Fu Game for iPad and
Nook Color(TM)

post from prMac on 22 August 2011 03:54:00 PM. © prMac

HD Interactive has announced the release of mobile platform game, Kung Fu Battle Slots (KFBS) 1.0.6, designed to run on iPad and nook color. The game is now available for purchase on the nook and the iTunes store. One of the first mobile games of its kind, KFBS allows two users to simultaneously play together on one device. Kung Fu Battle Slots is a combination slot machine and dueling "war" card game. Players must attack, block and death-match opponents to win a seven-round "slot battle."

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Warner Press storybooks now available on iPad

post from prMac on 22 August 2011 02:02:00 PM. © prMac

PicPocket Books has announced Pete & Pillar: The Big Rain 2.5 and Petunia Pepper's Picture Day 2.4.1 are now available as storybook apps for the iPad. Warner Press' beloved children's storybooks, "Pete & Pillar: The Big Rain" and "Petunia Pepper's Picture Day," through these apps, children have a new and interactive way to experience these stories that teach the value of true friends and the importance of helping others. Both apps contain animated features and sound effects throughout the story.

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Who Will Wendy Whale Watch - a new iPhone and
iPad alphabet app

PicPocket Books has announced Wendy Whale HD 2.4.1, for the iPad. Readers can discover many unusual and exotic animals in this new alphabet book app. "Who Will Wendy Whale Watch?" is an alphabet book using alliterations - adjacent words starting with the same letter, to create whimsical and colorful characters. The book is rich in vocabulary and establishes a pattern of using descriptive words and action words to keep the reader engaged. Bet you'll learn the names of some new and exotic animals!

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Jean-Louis Gassée on HPs Exit From the PC Market

Yep:

HP?s announcement was vague and unactionable.

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Zevrix Deliver Express at 50% off on MacZOT -
August 22

Zevrix Solutions announces that its popular file delivery automation solution, Deliver Express, is available at 50% off on maczot today, August 22. Deliver Express processes files automatically from hot folders and supports FTP, MobileMe and other services. The software can run totally unattended and offers e-mail notifications, multi-destination delivery, file compression and more. The new version adds new variable email tokens for date and time, and addresses some connectivity issues.

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