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Writer of all things app related, traveler of the space-time continuum, baker of really great cookies. Follow me @appaholik

Alpha Zero Mixes Old School With New Technology — iPad App Review

By | December 18, 2012 | No comment yet
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Alpha Zero LogoMost of the time, you’re not going to hear me say that a new game is better than an old one. There is just something about the simplicity of side-scrolling arcade classics that hold a place in my heart that will never be filled with all the fancy graphics and 3D gameplay. Alpha Zero fits in the middle of these two generations. It is a 2D game with simple, shoot-em-up action, but implements two-handed touch screen controls for today’s gamer.

Players control an experimental spaceship whose AI brain is smart enough to know when to find the missiles to help shoot down the big dogs. There are only two things you’ll need to do in this game, shoot and move.

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Samsung Plays Nice With Apple, Drops Injunction Requests in EU

By | December 18, 2012 | No comment yet
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Apple-Samsung TabletsThe feud between Samsung and Apple has gone on long enough. At least, that is what the Korean-based electronics manufacturer is saying. Even though the two have been embroiled in nearly two years of patent infringement lawsuits that have ended in victories and defeats for both parties, the fight continues across the globe. That is, until today.

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Will Google’s New Scan and Match Service Hurt Apple or Amazon?

By | December 18, 2012 | No comment yet
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Google PlayGoogle just launched its own version of iTunes Match. The software company’s music service, Google Play, allows users to add songs from their music library and stream it to any Android device or computer. Now, users will be able to upload songs much faster because Google Play will scan their computer’s files and rebuild the matched songs in the cloud.

This is big news for Google. The company’s music streaming service has been gaining popularity since its launch. One of the problems with the previous versions of Google Play was the extensive upload times. With the scan and match feature, tracks will “upload” instantaneously.

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Telltale Games Gets Into The Holiday Spirit, Makes The Walking Dead Ep. 1 Free

By | December 18, 2012 | No comment yet
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The Walking Dead 2The Walking Dead: The Game was one of the most popular games of this year. It is listed on Apple’s “Best of 2012” iPhone list in the Showpiece Games category. Like the comic from nearly a decade ago and the revolutionary television show that followed, The Walking Dead: The Game became an addiction. We want more. For the few people left in the U.S. that haven’t already been sucked into the game, Telltale Games is giving it away for free for a limited time. Merry Christmas to us!

The Walking Dead: The Game focuses on the experience of one character, Lee. Instead of simply blasting away zombies all day, players must interact with other characters and are faced with tough choices that eventually affect the outcome of the game.

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Apple Working with Foursquare to Improve Maps App

By | December 18, 2012 | No comment yet
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foursquareOnce the numbers came in that Google Maps was downloaded more than 10 million times in only 48 hours, it became crystal clear that Apple’s Maps app was a complete failure.

The iPad maker realized their error immediately after launching the mapping service, but the damage was done. In an effort to correct their mistake, Apple has been working hard to improve the Maps app. Today, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the tech giant is in talks with Foursquare Labs for potentially integrating the social networking service into the Maps app.

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iPad Mini: First Apple Device Ever for One out of Two Owners

By | December 17, 2012 | No comment yet
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You may have heard the tech media world and various analysts speak about the iPad mini’s potential to cannibalize the iPad market. On Monday, Morgan Stanley and AlphaWise put those fears to rest with a report showing that nearly half of all iPad mini purchases are from consumers who have never owned an Apple product before.

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Google Maps for iOS: Clear Success for Google, Still Waiting for iPad Version

By | December 17, 2012 | 4 comments
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google mapsImmediately after its launch, Google Maps was an instantaneous success in the Apple App Store. Google’s Senior Vice President of Commerce recently posted an unassuming message on his Google+ page with the headline, “More than 10 million downloads in less than 48 hours after release!” That is no surprise. Apple’s mapping service debacle will go down in history as one of the biggest mistakes the company every made.

Google’s SVP of Commerce, Jeff Huber, expressed excitement for the positive reception that Google Maps has received and congratulated the Maps Team for their hard work.

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Nickelodeon Launches First Original Content App for iOS

By | December 17, 2012 | No comment yet
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Scribble Hero

Nickelodeon has been making kids apps for a while. You fight evil alongside Thunderbow, learn your ABC’s with Dora, and even participate in a massive “Slime Fest” in the Kid’s Choice Awards. Today, the media giant announced the launch of a new game whose character is exclusive to iOS.

Scribble Hero features unique hand-drawn graphics, 50 levels of arcade style gameplay and upgradable weapons and boosts. Players collect coins while fighting off waves on enemies with Retina display supported graphics.

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AT&T Releases iPad Tablet Sale Just in Time for the Holidays

By | December 17, 2012 | No comment yet
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AT&T Sale

Sales on iPads are hard to come by. Apple rarely lowers the price of any of their gadgets. Black Friday will produce some minor discounts, usually 10 percent off, but other than that, iPads cost what they cost. AT&T just announced an offer that turns that concept on its head. Until the end of December, shoppers can take $100 off any tablet, which includes the iPad mini and the 4G LTE, Retina display fourth-generation iPad.

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Turn Your Living Room Into A Game Room With Draw-It, Push-It- iPad App Review

By | December 16, 2012 | No comment yet
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Draw-it, Push-It LogoIf you are having houseguests this holiday season you’re going to need something to do to entertain them during those long, cold nights. You could try to dig up that dusty old copy of Pictionary. Or, you could wow your in-laws with a teched out take on the classic drawing game.

To play this game you will need at least three iOS devices, plus Apple TV. These days, it is not unusual for a household to have those things, even without house guests. Technically, you don’t need an Apple TV, but it can get pretty crowded if you have four or five people trying to see your iPad screen at the same time.

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