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There are so many different ways to communicate with friends and family over the Internet, it is a wonder any of us get any work done during the day. Google alone has six different chat clients, none of which interact with each other. Geek.com is reporting that Google has plans to unify its multiple chat platforms into one messaging service called, “Babble.”
If you like fishing games, you are probably not going to be particularly interested in this game. If you like wacky, fun, shooting-fish-outa-the-sky arcade games, then Ridiculous Fishing – A Tale of Redemption won’t seem all that ridiculous to you.
Ridiculous Fishing is an arcade game where players try to drop their line as deep into the ocean as possible. Once you get a bite, your line will reel back up. On the way up, hook as many fish as possible to earn the biggest reward.
Jeremy and Newsom are just a couple of kids who love playing video games. On paper, are typical boys. They love to climb rocks. They eat all of the time. They get easily distracted. However, these boys don’t have to worry about finishing their math or history homework before getting to play with their iPad. You see, Jeremy and Newsom are penguins.
This isn’t the first time the iPad has been introduced into the wild (ish). The Milwaukee County Zoo has an iPad program in place for their Orangutans.
Last week, THX Ltd. filed a patent infringement case with the U.S. District Court , Northern District of California against Apple Inc., claiming that the company’s iPad and “other devices” violate its design patent for narrow-profile speakers.
According to Law360, U.S. Patent 7,433,483 “covers a narrow profile speaker unit meant to improve the audio quality of electronic devices without the need for external speakers.” The theater acoustics company, originally created in 1983 by George Lucas, believes that Apple is using that design in its mobile and desktop devices.
Best Buy knows how to get iPad users’ attention. Put stuff on sale. Last November, the gadget retailer offered a 15 percent discount on all of their iTunes gift cards, plus big discounts on Apple products. Today, the company is generating a lot of interest again by offering $20 off of their $100 iTunes gift card.
There is nothing more exciting than exploring all of the wonderful features that the iPad has to offer. Unfortunately, the iPad doesn’t come with a user guide. While part of the fun is figuring out how to make the most out of your tablet, some things are practically a secret. We are here to help you discover some of those secret features. Last week, we explained how to mirror your iPad to Apple TV. Did you download Real Racing 2?
For a few months now, Apple has been spotlighting games, which we at PadGadget love. Last week, the elusive editors couldn’t decide between two awesome new games, so they gave them both the honor of being “Editor’s Choice.” We were lucky enough to have a chance to play both games. Monster Meltdown is great for it’s interesting graphics and unique gameplay. Block Fortress combines Minecraft with first-person shooter and tower defense gameplay.
You would think, by now, that thieves would have figured out the whole Photo Stream business that iPhone and iPad users have. There have been a lot of opportunists caught in the act simply because they took a picture of themselves with the stolen goods. Only a week ago, a stolen iPad revealed its taker thanks to Photo Stream. Now, another victim of opportunity theft is getting streams of photos showing a funny-faced ill-gotten recipient of his iPad and frankly, he is loving it.
This week, Apple had a tough choice picking the best game of the week. So tough, in fact, the mysterious editors picked two. On Monday, we told you about Block Fortress. The tower defense game incorporates building simulation, Minecraft style gameplay, and first-person shooters. Today we have a review for the other winner of this week’s App Store Editor’s Choice award, Monster Meltdown.
We’ve been hearing about Apple Campus 2 for nearly two years now. Every once in a while, someone will leak some plans or reveal court documents showing the design for the discus-shaped office building with a veritable forest inside. Today, Bloomberg is reporting that Apple, along with a few other major players in the tech world, is working on a super-green campus that would put Yellowstone to shame.