Dead Defense Now Available for iPhone & iPad
The Dead Defense is now available for all existing iOS devices. It is basically a typical Tower Defense game where you must use a range of special abilities and towers to defeat the waves of different bosses and monsters. The controls are very easy and simple, but the gameplay could be a kind of difficult. The game doesn’t give you enough time between the waves to set up your own towers, and too many various kinds of monsters come at you from different sides.
It takes a few seconds for the each tower to be upgraded or built, making it a little hard to adjust on fly and learn the layout of each stage. And let me tell you about restart button that it’s going to be your best friend in this nifty game.
When you’re playing this game, you should pay close attention to the tutorial and learn about the individual tower’s skills before you begin the game. There is no comprehensive information that can help you along the way. Tapping the tower’s icon during the game doesn’t bring up its individual statistics, and tapping a power up icon will bring you to an in app purchase display if you don’t have sufficient crystals to use it.
Not having too much time to set your defense strategy, and not having simple access to the individual tower’s info can set Dead Defense extremely frustrating.
The Dead Defense is not really for the Plants vs. Zombies crowd, but the serious TD lovers will likely enjoy trying to overcome it. The game comes with a plenty of stimulating monsters and wonders to keep it interesting.
For instance, the creeps do not always follow the same path that will compel you to alter your plan many times. The game also comes with flying and reviving monsters which will make you want to tweak your hair out.
The Dead Defense is now available for absolutely free from the AppStore. It supports iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and iPod touch (3rd , 4th and 5th generation) iPad and iPad mini too.
The Roundup Of iOS Apps This week
This week the roundup of iOS apps comes with some ways to listen music and to read comic books. And you will also see the latest version of Madden in this week’s update.
US Open
The U.S. Open (free) app for the iOS devices allows you to follow the tennis championship tournament the live scores, live radio and video, updates, news, a schedule of play, and many more. If you are a tennis fan, you really cannot go without this nifty app.
TuneIn Radio Pro
The Tuneln Radio Pro ($5) an iOS app, one of the best music streaming apps out there. The latest update allows the users to stay current, letting them swipe up or down to see the history of their current activity, along with some recommendations for the radio stations and programs they may enjoy.
tadaa 3D
This photo app ($4) does not really create 3D pictures but it comes with the 3D animations and simulations which make your pics appear to react you move your iPhone. It comprises dozens of the HD filters, and membership in the tadaa’s community of the users.
Marvel Unlimited
The Marvel Unlimited (free) app for the iOS devices has been updated for the better offline use, developers have doubled, from 6 to 12, the number of the issues which can be saved for reading when the users are not in the range of an internet connection.
Flickr for iPhone
The Filters are still known to be as the hottest thing in sharing your pics online, and the newest update to the Yahoo’s Flicker app goes all out adding lots. You can now preview some filtered effect live as you’re shooting, and can make custom adjustments to the filters to get your own spin on the things. There is also a host of new editing and shooting tools so that you can get the photo you want, any time.
Madden NFL 25
After all these years, the Madden NFL 25 probably will not have to do much to sell itself. But like the EA’s other games for iOS, it relies on the freemium model, meaning that to get progress in the game or unlock the whole playbook, you will have to make in-app purchases ranging from $2 to $100. It’s perhaps the ultimate test of the EA’s business model.
Living Earth
The very famous Living Earth ($3) an iOS app, has been updated to give alerts for the tropical cyclones, the recent temperature at your location showed on your home screen. So you can prepare yourself for the worst conditions.
I Just Want Coffee
The I Just Want Coffee ($2) app keeps the things simple. It points you to the nearest coffee shops. The 2.0 version is similarly simple; it simply overhauls the user interface and enlarges the app from the iPhone to the fully universal iOS offering.
Delectable Wine
The Delectable Wine (free) app for the iPhone has been an aid to budding the oenophiles; the 3.0 version has released with the personalized recommendations for user, based on the wines that users has enjoyed, in short it warns you not to drink a bad merlot again.
The Top iPhone & iPad Apps
We’ve assembled the top 10 paid and free iPhone & iPad apps in the Apple’s App store for the week closing on 26th of August.
Some of these nifty apps will cost you only a dollar or two, but it is a minor price to pay for some nice apps.
The App Store Approved Charts for the week ending on Aug. 26, 2013:
Top Paid iPhone Apps:
- Asphalt 8; Gameloft, Airborne
- Minecraft ~ Pocket Edition, Mojang
- PicPlayPost; Flambe Studios LLC
- Heads Up!.. Warner Bros.
- Pixel Gun 3D — Block World Pocket Survival Shooter with the Skins Maker for minecraft (PC edition) Alex Krasnov & Multiplayer
- Pimp Your Screen; Apalon
- The NFL Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet 2013; NFL Enterprises LLC
- AfterLight; Simon Filip
- Flipagram ~ Turn your Instagram photos into the fun, charming video slideshows,. Flipagram LLC
- Free Music Download Pro — Mp3 Downloader; ASPS Apps
Top Free iPhone Apps:
- Plants vs. Zombies 2,. PopCap
- Candy Crush Saga; King.com Limited
- Sky Gamblers; Storm Raiders and Atypical Games
- Colormania – Genera Mobile, Guess the Colors
- Google ,YouTube, Inc.
- The ESPN Fantasy Football, ESPN
- Vine, Vine Labs, Inc.
- Despicable Me; Gameloft, Minion Rush
- Burbn, Instagram, Inc.
- Gamistry, Gold Diggers
Top Paid iPad Apps:
- Asphalt 8; Gameloft, Airborne
- Ginger Labs, Notability
- Mojang, Minecraft – Pocket Edition
- NFL Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet for iPad 2013, NFL Enterprises LLC
- Apple,Pages
- Roto Sports, RotoWire Fantasy Football Draft Kit 2013, Inc.
- Apalon, Pimp Your Screen
- Pixel Gun 3D ~ Block the World Pocket Survival Shooter with Skins Maker for minecraft (PC edition) & Alex Krasno, Multiplayer
- Igor Kalicinski, Survivalcraft
- Plants vs. Zombies HD,. PopCap
Top Free iPad Apps:
- Disney Infinity; Action!, Disney
- Plants vs. Zombies 2, PopCap
- Animal Voyage; Pocket Gem, Island Adventure,Inc.
- Sky Gamblers; Atypical Game, Storm Raiders
- Baby Hospital & Baby Care – George C, Kids games
- King.com Limited, Candy Crush Saga
- Google, YouTube,Inc.
- Linden Research, Blocksworld HD, Inc.
- Despicable Me; Minion Rush, Gameloft
- Skype Communications S.a.r.l, Skype for the iPad,
iPhone vs. Android In The User Loyalty Contest
As the iPhone vs. Android debate continues, the users of Apple’s iconic product can give themselves a point for the loyalty.
According to the consumer intelligence research partners (CIRP), The iPhone users are more loyal to their products than the Android users are, All Things D stated.
One year study found that the 81% of the iPhone users purchased another iPhone, while only 68% of the Android users stayed with the Android.
There were approximately 3 times as many the Android users that switched to the iPhone as there were iPhone users that switched to the Android. In that period, the Apple was able to nab 20% of its customers from the Android while the Android was only able to convert 7% of the iPhone users. Even when the Android user switches over to the iPhone, there’s a better chance the users will continue to stick with the iPhone devices in the future, the study exposed.
Why are the iPhone users more loyal than the Android users?
‘’We think the loyalty is a product of comfort with the platform which meets a consumer’s requirements, and belief that the platform will continue to meet their requirements better than any other,’’ Josh Lowitz (the CIRP co-founder) told All Things D. The Lowitz also thinks that the iPhone are more constantly satisfying. All iPhones are same as they’re all manufactured by the Apple; though, for Android, many different manufacturers mean features will be diverse from developer to developer.
The launch of 2 products is also taken into the consideration. It looks that the Android has a new ‘’main’’ phone to hit the shelves every few months such the Nexus 4, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Moto X. But the Apple has released only one new iPhone each year.
While the iPhone vs. Android battle will still go on in the coffee shops and the social circles, the iPhone users can claim the loyalty factor as the point of pride.
The Roundup Of iOS Accessories This Week
Our new roundup of iOS accessories brings you new assortment of stands, batteries, speakers and keyboards, plus some iPhone-controlled bug that you can use to scare your little sibling.
Ten One Design
The Magnus Mini ($30) is a stand for your tablet that uses the iPad mini’s magnetic edge to prop it up in the landscape orientation. The rubberized surface saves the stand from scuffing or scratching your iPad.
Satechi
The Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker ($15) for mobile devices & Bluetooth enabled computers. It is a little, 2.2 ounce marvel which pumps out your favorite tunes from any wireless device, iOS or computer within 32 feet. You can use this nifty speaker for up to 6 hours on a single charge.
Photojojo
The Trigger Trap ($40) allows you to remotely shoot your pictures on a DSLR camera, all that you need to do is to use your iPhone as a remote button for taking a good shot. It lets you to capture shot in a more friendly environment.
Nude Audio
This company is producing a complete range of Bluetooth wireless speakers, well compatible with iOS devices, including Move L ($70) bookshelf model, the Heftier Move M ($70), and the Move S ($50; pictured). You can get some model this month.
iWalk
The Executive ($70) is a Bluetooth keyboard which can be used with either your iPad or iPhone. It lets you type naturally and props up your iOS device at a suitable viewing angle, thanks to the kickstand back. It weighs only 1.3 pounds and just a half & inch thick, making it a fabulous accessory to take on a road.
iHelicopters
First observed by our friends at the Like Cool, the iPhone controlled Bug ($40) allows you to scare your little sister or brother by remotely controlling the bug. That might be your last time you get to use that toy so be careful.
Hyper
The HyperDrive ($90) iUSBport Mini is a wireless flash drive for iPad and iPhone. It comprises built in wireless router that generates its own wireless network to share data with the nearby devices, allowing you to stream photos, music, and perform two way data transfer with up to 8 different devices.
Divoom
The Bluetune-Bean ($30) is a sturdy, rubber Bluetooth speaker with the high-quality microphone for the speakerphone calls. Available in 6 colors and has a Carabiner so that you can attach it to your equipment or bag for up to 6 hours of the wireless playback.
Calibre
The Ultra’Go Mini is a sophisticated backup battery that can perfectly slip into your pocket. It depends on vibration signalling so that you can easily know how close your device is being recharged.
This nifty Mini available in Charcoal Black, Metal Sliver, Titanium Grey and Burgundy Red. The company has not yet provided information on availability or pricing.
iPhone Game “Farm Family” Review
The iPhone game “Farm Family” is developed by the Colorful Mobile Life. So here is a shocker; I like it more than the Candy Crush.
Improving beautiful graphics that are lavish and completely cute, the Farm Family is a tile-changing, and all that you need to do is to match at least three tiles in a row. So I love this game more than the Candy Crush because it always looks like as it is constantly trying to open my wallet.
It does not mean that this game is free of charges but requires not too much amount that you spend for that Candy Crush. So in that sense it gives you entertainment without spending too much on it.
The match-three genre is completely overdone at that point, but the Farm Family finally manages to make it all seem unique again. That’s partly because of the character designs are so nifty. And let me tell you one thing about its sound, it makes you feel happy when you play this game as it is so cute and energetic.
The Farm Family also provides fun as it is not just about making points. Each levels has some mini missions, compelling you to get a certain number of each kind of fruit if you want to progress in that particular level.
According to some people, the Farm Family holds some similarities such as boosters and the ‘’cool down’’ period. But the Farm Family makes you feel unique as it gives a completely different gameplay.
If I’ve one objection to that awesome game, it doesn’t provide difficulty. The Candy Crush is addictive because it is so difficult to play but the Farm Family is too simple and easy to play.
The Fans of Candy Crush and other match-3 genre games will like Farm Family! Even if you are sick of the match-3 genre games, so you should give a little try to it! Really, I couldn’t put that game down!
Farm Family is well compatible with iPhone, ,iPad and iPod touch. It Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is heightened for iPhone 5.
Next iPad Mini Might Comprise Retina Display from Samsung
The supply for the retina displays hasn’t reached a point where the Apple can choose who to purchase from in order to comprise the screens on some the devices. Based on the analysis from the 2012, the next iPad mini with the retina display will cost the Apple approximately $60 more per unit, and leaving the company without much of the profit.
The Apple has listened to the customers and has decided to comprise a Retina display on the upcoming generation iPad mini, that might end up being launched before the end of this year. If the reports are accurate, the Apple will partner with the LG, Samsung and Sharp to receive an appropriate amount of the retina screens, in spite of wanting to confine its involvement with the Samsung.
Retina Everything; or Not?
With the triumph of Retina display on the full~size iPad, MacBook Pro and iPhone, the rumors have been coming out about the Retina display for every new Apple product. While it is probably Apple’s aim to have its products transition to the higher~resolution display, it isn’t easy. We can observe that simply with the Apple allegedly being forced to partner with the Samsung to get sufficient displays.
The price is also a main factor in the Apple devices, particularly as it tries to contest with the competitors that seem to be able to give similar products for less. The retina display might force the iPad mini’s cost higher, and in turn would leave Apple with the few customers.
Samsung and Apple; A Love~Hate Relationship
No matter how firm Apple tries, it can’t pull away from the Samsung completely. The Apple is in an obvious fight with the Samsung in the courts all over the world. One fight might still lead to the ban of the iPhone 4 in the United Nations. And the wall street journal report said, the Apple might still have to work with its opponent.
Years ago the Microsoft and Apple relevant products/services were fighting each other, but now the genuine battle is between the Samsung and the Apple, with the Samsung partially serving as the proxy for the Google. The legal battles ~~ particularly involving patents ~~ occur often in the technology industry, but it’s rare that the many companies going against each other and also trust on one another.
Whether the Apple will work with the Samsung depends on the rumors whether these are true and the company basically decides on boosting the mini to comprise a Retina display.
iPhone 5S Would Come With Better Camera And Faster Processor
According to the AllThingsD.,’’Apple is estimated to reveal its upcoming iPhone at a particular event on the Sept.10.
The company will debut a fresh lower~cost iPhone alongside whatsoever update it has in the store for current iPhone 55.’’
The analysts have said that the ‘’the upcoming iPhone, that some call the iPhone 5S, will appear nearly identical to the recent iPhone 5. However, it’ll likely have better-quality internal components like a better camera and faster processor. And may be the Apple insert a fingerprint sensor into the upcoming iPhone’s home button’’.
‘’some weeks ago, the developers discovered code in the Apple’s forthcoming update to iPhone operating system, the iOS 7, that mentioned to a Biometric Kit. That’s the largest bit of evidence we have had so far that the Apple plans to comprise a fingerprint sensor in the next iPhone 5S. in the theory, the fingerprint sensor would let you unlock your phone without regular four~digit passcode’, the Yahoo News said.’’finally, there is still lots of chatter that the Apple will present a cheaper iPhone model with the plastic shell.
The so~called iPhone 5C will be vended for significantly less than new iPhone and might help Apple gain more share in low~end of the Smartphone market. Some have said that the plastic iPhone will be accessible in a wide range of colors.’’
The Roundup Of iPad Cases This week
It makes us very tired when we’ve to assemble some new stuff for the roundup of iPad cases. So in this week you will find lots of accessories which keep your iPad safe and sound while looking awesome. But if you are the more practical type, we’ve also a couple cases created to the withstand the 2 most demanding appealing physical environments known to the humankind: toddler play and military life.
CaseCrown
The Leather Folio ($35; iPad 2,3 & 4) is built from animal~friendly synthetic materials and comes with a convenient, Velcro~secured pocket which makes sliding your iPad in & out a hassle~free experience.
Comes in blue, black, green, orange, purple, pink, red, violet, or white, the Leather Folio sports a cover which can be double as the typing or viewing stand and is well compatible with the iPad’s magnetic wake/sleep feature.
Fisher-Price
The Learn and Laugh Apptivity ($35; iPad 2, 3, & 4) is created to let the diaper~wearing crowd loose on the precious electronics without fear of usual toddler~playtime destruction.
The case comes with a solid protection from the sticky fingers and dribble ~ both never distant when there is an infant around~and comes with a collection of free apps to keep your young ones entertained and aid them to explore the world around them.
Fossil
The Sydney ($45; all iPad models) is a carrying sleeve built from smooth, soft leather with the 100%~cotton~twill interior to keep your iPad safe with awesome style.
A suitable zipper makes everything safe and secure during transport; the case comes in teal with the brown accents.
GripCase
The GripCase ($40; iPad 2, 3 & 4) gives an excellent protection alongside a superior grip and thanks to its soft~rubber construction and convenient, large handles all the way around.
Created to be used by the adults and children alike, the case is available in blue, black, green, red or purple.
Id America
The SmartFold ($40; iPad mini) comes with a foldable front which can be double as a typing or viewing stand in the landscape orientation, and is well compatible with your iPad mini’s magnetic wake/sleep feature.
Available in white or black leatherette.
iLuv
The Universal Folio ($35; all iPad models) is created to fit just about any any tablet in ten~inch range~including, of course, the iPad.
It comes comprehensive with a pen/stylus holder, and its front cover can be tossed around to double as a typing or a viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Logitech
The Folio Mini ($50; iPad mini) gives an ultra thin construction which does not skimp on the protection, with the secure locking system which keeps the corners of your iPad strongly fastened to the frame of the case. A water~resistant fabric exterior keeps the case ( and your tablet) looking fabulous.
The front cover of the case, that is well compatible with the iPad mini’s magnetic wake/sleep function, also doubles as a typing or a viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Newer Technology
The NuGuard KX ($60; iPad mini) uses state~of~the~art gel technology to the distribute impact load and give military~grade protection with bulk traditionally associated with it.
Comes in the black, the casea comes with a hard outer shell for the maximum durability and grip.
Odoyo
The LeatherFolio ($75; iPad 2, 3 & 4) available in black, red, or brown and is built from original cowhide with rubberized, protective corners.
The front cover, that is well compatible with the iPad’s magnetic wake/sleep feature, flips around to the double as a typing or a viewing stand in the landscape orientation. It gives different convenient card pockets on the interior.
New and Latest iPhone Rumors
The big news regarding tech on the Friday morning was the Steve Ballmer’s retirement from the Microsoft, but this news out of the Redmond has not ended the iPhone rumor chatter.
So here are some new and latest iPhone rumors will make you aware of some exact information regarding Apple’s next iPhone.
This week, the rumor mill concentrated largely on whether the Apple will produce a gold iPhone. Although some initially jeered at the suggestion, more & more outlets are striking in with a confirmation which the Cupertino will certainly go for the gold and with its iPhone 5S.
Plus, many different blogs posted seeped shots of the imaginary gold iPhone, so prepare yourself for Sept. 10.
We got some insight into what a low~cost iPhone may cost, when the new Apple Smartphone may launch overseas, a look at the rumored feature on iPhone 5C, and many more.
These bites join current rumors, comprising a Sept.10 launch date, there is no Siri on iPhone 5C, a 128GB iPhone, azure crystal display, and many more.
Not to be beaten, temporarily,the iPhone couldn’t be the only great Apple reveal next month. As noted by an AppleInsider, the Hong Kong~based supply chain monitor (EMSOne) reports that the Hasewell~based MacBook Pro could be on the agenda for the September.
The Apple unveiled a Hasewell~based MacBook Air at its WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) in June, but chip upgrade will reportedly extend to the MacBook Pro. According the EMSOne, the manufacturers in the Taiwan are shipping Hasewell~enhanced MacBook Pro mechanisms.
