Twitterrific

Available In: App Store

Price: Free or $4.99

This is one of my most used apps among all apps on my iPhone, even including the stock apps. It probably ranks up there with text messaging for me. I used to really love Tweetie until the update to Tweetie 2 where some of my favorite features were removed. So I started to look around and then I found Twitterrific. There is a free version that is ad supported so check it out first to see if you like it before buying.

So there’s a lot I like about this app and a few things I don’t. I’ll start with the good. First, it’s beautiful. There’s a pretty good reason for this and it’s because it’s designers are the iconfactory. They are first, an icon design company and now develop iPhone apps. They’ve designed icons for Microsoft Vista and XP, Xbox, Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux, Macromedia, and even Walmart.

But, apps don’t need to just look good, they need to work well. Twitterrific has a ton of features:

• Manage multiple accounts, searches & trends
• Unified timeline displays replies, direct messages, favorites & more
• Filter timeline for different tweet types instantly
• Easily view conversation threads between users
• Customizable visual themes & layout styles
• Powerful tweet actions such as RT, URL shortening, email, text compression & others
• Wide range of advanced settings
• Much, much more!

The app flows really well through menus and it’s very intuitive. It really is my favorite twitter app right now but I do have some things I’d like to see change or added.

• When tweeting and wanting to @reply someone there needs to be an easy way quickly enter in someone’s username but just typing the @ and the first couple letters of the username. Right now you have to scroll through the list of people.

• Right now when you search for something and then want to reply you have to choose what twitter account you want to use. The searches should be accessed from withing each account, not the main menu. That way you can create custom searches for each account and you’re not limited to 3 choices of accounts when responding.

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Protect Your iPhone (and iPod touch) While Cooking

I use my iPhone quite often while cooking and more than once I have looked down to see my delightful iPhone covered in flour or streaked with egg (I know… tragic!).

This past week-end Doug and I hosted a tech party. Yep, you read that right, a tech party. You know, the kind where there is an Xbox in one corner (projected on the wall) a Wii in another corner (also projected on the wall), a 24″ iMac running games, a few random laptops laying around and of course lots of food.
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iPhone 4.0 Firmware Rumors

There are a lot of rumors flying with almost a week until the upcoming Apple event where the tablet is supposed to make it’s appearance. Many think that the iPhone firmware and the tablet firmware are very similar and to keep things secret about the tablet, Apple hasn’t updated the iPhone firmware lately. Some say features of the new tablet will trickle back to the iPhone. Here are some of the rumors of the new iPhone 4.0 firmware via Boy:

There will be multi-touch gestures OS-wide. (Would make sense for that as the rumored OS for the iTablet is close if not the same as the iPhone)

“A few new ways” to run applications in the background — multitasking.

Many graphical and UI changes to make navigating through the OS easier and more efficient. We haven’t had this broken down, but we can only hope for improved notifications, a refreshed homescreen, etc.
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Mophie Marketplace Case for iPhone 3G & 3GS

Mophie has announced yet another iPhone case that is more than just a case. This case has a credit card magnetic strip reader at the bottom. It works with their app in the app store to read credit cards. The case is made of a nice grippy rubber and can be charged and synced through the micro USB port. Again, this case has no release date and no price listed on their website. This app would be great for vendors at flee markets, farmers markets and events. Unlike their FLO TV case and other battery cases, this case does not have an extra battery.
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iPhoneography.com – iPhone Photography and Videography Blog

I’ve really gotten into iPhone photography lately. Really, I’ve always loved the quality of the iPhone camera but with the new touch to focus, autofocus and video features I’ve really started using my iPhone over other cameras due to accessibility. With my iTunes gift card for Christmas I bought a lot of apps that are for photography or videography. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon but I wanted to share a website with you that I like to check in on about photography and the iPhone. Read more

SongSuggest – Song Suggestions for Worship Leaders (ON SALE $0.99)

Available In: App Store

Price: $0.99

As my full time job I’m a Technology Manager for a church. When I saw this app I just had to write about it. I’ve been waiting to ask for a demo copy so I can do a review but I noticed that the app is on sale for $0.99 down from $5.99. The sale only goes until December 31st, 2009.

The app is a database of worship songs categorized by theme, key and tempo. The need for this app comes from the developer’s own experience. They were not iPhone app developers but needed an app that would suggest songs based on the message that was being preached. Sometimes at the end of a message, it’s good to be flexible to what the speaker is highlighting in their message. After networking with others, they released the app in the beginning of December. Read more

N.O.V.A, by Gamelot, Hits the App Store

Available In: App Store

Price: $6.99

Gameloft’s N.O.V.A (Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance), a first person shooter game, has hit the App Store. Below are some screenshots, a demo video and some info about the game. It is available in the App Store for $6.99.

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New iPhone Commercial: “12 Days of Christmas”

Apple has recently released a new commercial titled “12 Days of Christmas.” The commercial is based on the classic Christmas song The 12 Days of Christmas and features 12 Holiday applications. Below is the commercial and the list of the apps featured in the commercial.

- 12 cookies cooking: The Betty Crocker Mobile Cookbook (Free)
- 11 cards a’ sending: Postman ($2.99)
- 10 gifts for giving: My Christmas Gift List ($0.99)
- 9 songs for singing: TabToolkit ($9.99)
- 8 bells for ringing: Holiday Bells ($0.99)
- 7 slopes a’ skiing: Snow Reports ($1.99)
- 6 games for playing: Christmas Fever ($0.99)
- 5 gold rings: Anna Sheffield Jewelry (Free)
- 4 hot lattes: myStarbucks (Free)
- 3 flights home: Flight Search (Free)
- 2 feet of snow: Weather Pro ($3.99)
- And an app that can light up the tree: Schlage LiNK (Free but hardware required)

The app list comes via MacRumors.

James Cameron’s Avatar Hits App Store

Available In: App Store

Price: $9.99

Yesterday Avatar, a game based on the James Cameron’s film, was released in the App Store. We first told you about the upcoming game a month ago with a preview trailer. The game is now available in the App Store for $9.99.

For more info on the game check out avatariphonegame.com


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Gameloft Joins in the Holiday Spirit of Game Sales – 7 Games on Sale

It seems that Gameloft has also decided to jump on the “Christmas Game Sale” bandwagon and has put seven of their games on sale until December 22nd. Below is the list of games and their prices.

- Shrek Kart – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Brain Challenge – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Castle Frenzy – $0.99 (down from $1.99)
- Terminator Salvation: The Official Game – $0.99 (down from $2.99)
- Real Tennis 2009 – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Castle of Magic – $0.99 (down from $1.99)
- Real Soccer 2010 – $0.99 (down from $4.99)

Last Ten Games on Sale for “25 Games ‘Til Xmas Sale”

EA Mobile has decided to put ten games on sale until the end of their “25 Game ‘Til Xmas Sale” promotion. You can get the following games, for the prices listed below, until the end of the sale. I’m not sure if they will also continue to release daily games on sale or if these are the final ten. Some of these game have already been on sale, some have not.

Spore Origins ($1.99)
Snood ($0.99)
Auditorium ($0.99)
Sudoku ($0.99)
Connect 4 ($0.99)
Anytime Pool ($0.99)
Zombies & Me ($0.99)
Jewel Quest Mysteries ($1.99)
Mystery Mania ($.99)
Command & Conquer Red Alert ($4.99)

EA Mobile’s Battleship Hits the App Store

Available In: App Store

Price: $2.99

Today EA Mobile released Battleship. It is a two player game that can be played via WiFi and Bluetooth. It includes both the classic gameplay and a Salvo Mode. The app is available for $2.99.

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AT&T Commercials – AT&T: By Numbers, Headless and Marbles

AT&T has recently released a few more commercials. Two of them are the typical Luke Wilson commercials comparing AT&T to Verizon and third (released today) gives statistics on AT&T’s overall network… it’s a little boring but, it does have some interesting numbers.

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Endless Walls – Wallpaper Application

Available In: Cydia

Price: Free

Endless Walls is a pretty cool wallpaper application. When you first open the application, it does require you to create an account (or log in if you already have an account) though the process is quick and easy.

Once signed in, the app will automatically begin displaying wallpapers. You can pause the automatic slide-show of wallpapers by tapping the pause button on the lower menu bar. If you do find a wallpaper you would like to save, you can quickly save it to your Camera Roll using the save button all the way to the right on the lower menu bar. Read more

25 Games ‘Til Xmas – Auditorium $0.99 (down from $2.99)

Available In: App Store

Price: $0.99 (down from $2.99)

Today’s EA Mobile game on sale for their 25 Days ‘Til Xmas sale is Auditorium. Auditorium is a unique musical puzzle game. You can pick it up for $0.99 down from it’s original price of $2.99.

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App Store Description:

CAN YOU BUILD HARMONY?
As fans of this unique, award-winning puzzle game know, AUDITORIUM is all about the experience. Tranquil yet tantalizing. Puzzling but peaceful…Play it, and you’ll understand.

SYNCHRONIZE SIGHT & SOUND
To play, guide a “Flow” of particles into audio containers. Your objective? Create a harmonic convergence of color, light, and music. It’s a simply captivating challenge.

DIRECT & PROTECT YOUR “FLOW”
Utilize intuitive touchscreen controls to attract, repel, or deflect your Flow. Avoid obstacles that can disrupt…

EXPLORE, ENGAGE, ESCAPE
Explore the game. Engage with the artful graphics and high-quality audio. Grasp AUDITORIUM’s sophisticated simplicity. Strategize or relax… orchestrate your own little escape.

PLAY, REPLAY & MASTER THE CHALLENGE
Play through 5 ACTS with up to 7 levels in each. With several solutions to all 25 levels, AUDITORIUM is richly enjoyable.
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WANT TO KEEP THE HARMONY GOING?
Purchase additional Movements for a great, low price from the in-game store. Each new Movement features more challenging Acts, new concepts, colors and themes.

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