Sega’s beloved Super Monkey Ball franchise is back, with a sequel now available for the iPhone and iPod touch. Super Monkey Ball 2 is available for download from the App Store and costs $10.
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∞ Thirty must-have games for the iPhone and iPod touch
The iPhone and iPod touch both make great handheld gaming systems. The iPhone 3GS and latest-generation iPod touch sport some under-the-hood improvements that make games load faster and perform better than before. Here’s a roundup of thirty games that will … Continued
∞ CopyTrans 4 recovers media from iPods, iPhones for Windows users
If you’ve ever been in the unenviable situation of needing to get your music and videos off an iPod or iPhone and on to your computer, you know the value of having a good application to get the job done. … Continued
∞ The Grinch makes an iPhone appearance
Dr. Seuss’ beloved book How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been turned into a TV special and feature-length movie, and now it makes its iPhone and iPod touch debut, thanks to the work of Oceanhouse Media. The company has released … Continued
∞ Apple launches Monday-only sale on accessories
Apple on Monday launched a sale on select Mac, iPhone, and iPod accessories on its online store.
∞ Apple responds to reports of new iPhone worm
Apple on Monday responded to reports that another iPhone worm has been reported attacking iPhones.
∞ eBay releases Deals iPhone app
eBay on Monday released a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch called Deals, giving users the ability to find the best deals on eBay.
∞ EA releases Monopoly for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts (EA) has released an adaptation of the original Monopoly board game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Non-profit organization Nuru utilizes Macs to end extreme poverty
There are quite a few non-profit organizations that help impoverished nations, but none seem to have the grassroots approach of Nuru. This one-year old non-profit is using education to help communities, help themselves and they’re using technology to do it.
∞ Star Wars: Trench Run game released for iPhone
THQ has released Star Wars: Trench Run, a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Call of Duty: World at War Zombies shambles onto iPhone
Activision announced Monday the release of Call of Duty: World at War Zombies, a new 3D action game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $9.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ EA releases Auditorium game for iPhone
Electronic Arts (EA) on Friday released Auditorium for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $2.99, though a free “Lite” version is also available.
∞ Rogue Amoeba drops iPhone development, cites App Store approval process
Veteran Mac software developers Rogue Amoeba also dabble in the iPhone OS space – at least they have until now. The company’s CEO has joined the slowly growing ranks of iPhone OS developers who are spurning the platform unless Apple … Continued
∞ AT&T sets the record straight on Verizon ads
Apple is well known for its iconic advertisements, but its wireless partner AT&T is taking some brutal hits from competitor, Verizon. AT&T said it is setting the record straight.
∞ Apple launches Holiday Gift Guide, ships quad-core iMac
Apple on Monday launched its annual Holiday Gift Guide, pointing users to products and accessories from third-party companies.
∞ Id Software's Carmack rides Apple 'rollercoaster'
Speaking with Kotaku, Id Software co-founder and chief technologist John Carmack calls working with Apple “a rollercoaster ride,” referring to the company’s on again, off again relationship with game developers like him.
∞ Apple confirms more than 100,000 apps on the App Store
Apple on Wednesday confirmed that the App Store now has more than 100,000 applications available for download for the iPhone and iPod touch.
∞ Survey: one in three touchscreens is an iPhone
Market analysis firm comScore reports that the iPhone is the U.S.’s top touchscreen device, with almost 33 percent of the market.
∞ LED Football for iPhone gains Mattel branding
TouchGrove’s LED Football is a nostalgic homage to early handheld electronic games. While the game was unquestionably inspired by Mattel Football, it’s been careful not to duplicate the experience to avoid copyright hassles. Now Mattel has officially licensed LED Football. … Continued
∞ Gameloft's Asphalt 5 debuts for iPhone, iPod touch
With EA’s Need for Speed and countless go-kart racing games, Gameloft’s Asphalt series is a bit easy to overlook, but that would be a mistake. Its newest installment, Asphalt 5, is an awesome arcade racing game for the iPhone and … Continued
∞ Munster: China iPhone activations a disappointment
Apple kicked off the iPhone in China last week, but things didn’t go as well as expected, according to a report from Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster.
∞ Analyst: iPhone making headway in businesses
One of Apple’s goals for the iPhone was to make it a device suitable for the consumer and business markets. According to one analyst, that may be happening.
∞ GrooveMaker Electro and D'n'B released for iPhone
IK Multimedia released two new apps in its GrooveMaker line of iPhone and iPod touch applications.
∞ Command & Conquer Red Alert released for iPhone
EA Mobile has announced the release of Command & Conquer Red Alert for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $9.99 and is available for purchase and download from the App Store.
∞ Doom Classic game released for iPhone
Id Software’s seminal first person shooter Doom Classic is back for one more go, this time on the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $6.99 and is available for purchase and download from the App Store.
∞ N-Gage to die, partly thanks to iPhone
Cell phone maker Nokia announced Friday plans to discontinue its N-Gage, a cell phone and handheld gaming console. N-Gage services will no longer be available on new Nokia cell phones, and the online N-Gage Store itself will close in one … Continued
∞ GameSalad offers $99 iPhone game publishing
Gendai Games is introducing Thursday its GameSalad Membership Program, which lets users publish games for the iPhone for $99 per year.
∞ Wilcox says the iPhone will lose smartphone war; I don't think so
I read with some interest and amazement, an article by Joe Wilcox at Betanews last night predicting that the iPhone will lose the smartphone war.
∞ Report: Smartphone shipments to overtake notebooks in 2009
Market research firm Gartner predicts sales growth of smartphones will propel the devices past notebooks for total units shipped in 2009.
∞ Settlers of Catan game comes to iPhone, iPod touch
Exozet Games and United Soft Media have announced the release of Catan – The First Island, an adaptation of the beloved board game The Settlers of Catan. It cost $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.