Filed under: iPad Much as I love AT&T’s prepaid services, their interactive system for purchasing feature packages… well, it kind of sucks
Browsing Apple World™
iPad 101: Reserve an iPad from outside the US
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Filed under: iPad If you’re living in Canada or Mexico — but close enough to the border to make a trip to a US Apple Store — Clean My Screen has posted instructions for reserving an iPad outside of the US . There are 23 steps in the guide, but it doesn’t look terribly complicated
Quizarium the multiplayer trivia app is nearly ready for prime-time
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Filed under: Gaming , Software , iPhone , iPod touch , App Review Quizarium [free], a multiplayer iPhone/iPod touch trivia game, arrived in the App Store today.
GDC 2010: Fallen Earth comes to the Mac, brings an iPhone app
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Filed under: Macworld , Gaming , Software , Developer , iPhone , App Store Fallen Earth is a respectable postapocalyptic MMO — I’ve never played it (one MMO is enough for me, and the gigantic World of Warcraft is still claiming my time), but it’s grown pretty popular since release in September of last year. And now the game is set to pick up another chunk of audience, as the owner Icarus Studios has announced that they’re releasing a Mac client for the game . It’s currently in beta (and was made using Wine), but if you’re interested in trying out a new MMO with a postapocalyptic twist, head on over, give the client a download (you’ll need a game account, though there’s a free trial available), and give the team a good Mac welcome.
Bullet Candy Perfect
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
A cool shooter with an even cooler soundtrack, Bullet Candy Perfect resembles the renowned top-down shooter Geometry Wars, only with better graphics. Since you play to the rhythm of the beat, the techno music really sucks you in, and that synchronicity can be helpful when going for a perfect run
Mute Button Going Away on iPad
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Don’t worry, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to shut the sound off. We’re just not sure how you’ll do it and how quickly you’ll be able to manage it
iPad fever: What didja get?
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Filed under: Retail , Apple , iPad With iPad preorders finally available , at least for USians, I was relieved to place my order for an 16 GB iPad, due to be delivered on or after April 3rd.
GDC 2010: From rags to riches on the App Store
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Filed under: Gaming , Developer , App Store While we weren’t able to stay the whole time (the life of a TUAW blogger at a covention is varied and hectic), the iPhone Game Developers’ Luncheon at GDC 2010 was a pretty enlightening experience.
No Apple vs. Nokia Court Battle Until 2012?
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Maybe the Aztecs were wrong? A new report out this week claims that the prolonged battle between Apple and Nokia over mobile technology patents may drag on for years, and won’t hit the courts until the middle of 2012 — another coming sign of the apocalypse? Reuters uncovered the mid-2012 trial date with the U.S.
You Know You Want An iPad… But Should You Buy One Now?
Posted by Techkicker in March 12th, 2010
Happy iPad Preorder Day! We know many of you have the credit cards warmed up and are anxiously hitting the refresh button on your browser waiting for The Apple Store to come back to life, but before you bite, read on. Smart Money has a report that looks at the downside of being an early adopter of any technology, with a special focus on today’s belle of the ball, the iPad. While the earliest adopters are likely to bite the bullet today and preorder their new friend from apple.com , even more will probably hit their nearest brick & mortar Apple Store on April 3rd, when they can finally hold one in their cold, clammy hands.
