Author Archive for James Piraino

Last Call Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

While most applications reviewed here seem to be games, there are many other apps currently available on the app store that serve other functions. And with the access individuals have to the developer kit for the iPhone, more and more apps are being designed that cater to a specific audience, no matter how small. Last Call , by Avvo, Inc., is a great app that helps users track their alcohol consumption, whether out for a night on the town, hanging with friends at a party, or getting wild at a party.

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Minigore Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Attention fans of shooters/cel-shaded adventures/macho dudes/Chuck Norris. Minigore, by developer Mountain Sheep, is a manly new action game with action so awesome, it’ll bust right out of your iPhone screen!

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Advanced Gmail for Blackberry arrives, still far from perfect

As an avid Blackberry and Gmail user, I have been disappointed time and time again with the lackluster support and accessibility Gmail has given its Blackberry users. But a new “Advanced Gmail Plug-in” seeks to solve the previous problems faced by Blackberry users.

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Google in their own blocked app dispute

While Apple has been busy explaining away any issues with their self-titled “totally kosher” application approval process, Google was busy countering a recent USA Today article published on August 21st. The article alleged that Google tried to block the publication of the Skype application, a popular VoIP app, from premiering on the Android devices.

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Visual Voicemail for Blackberry Bold Now Live

Can’t wait till Tuesday for the new Blackberry OS update for your Bold? Well get a head start on one of the new features, and check your phone for the Visual Voicemail icon. If you have the icon, you can call up AT&T and request the feature be activated. As simple as 1, 2, 3!

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Saga Catapult Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Stunning graphics and easy controls are the name of the game for Saga Catapult, by Silverlode Interactive. Defend the city against an onslaught of orcs! As the last defender of your home, use your trusty catapult, along with a number of available upgrades, to keep the bloodthirsty horde at bay.

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Bomb Commander Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

A relatively unknown game among the masses at the App Store, Bomb Commander, by Anima Entertainment, is a space shooter that seems to be a cross between Asteroids, planetary defense, and Geometry Wars for the Xbox 360. The last defender of your home world, you must defend the planet against the alien invasion, each wave more powerful and chaotic than the last. Now ask yourself, are you ready for the challenge?

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Bookworm Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Currently the #1 downloaded paid app in the App Store, Bookworm, by Popcap Games, is as much a smash hit on the iPhone as its counterpart on the PC. A great brain teaser, Bookworm is a perfect game to check out if you looking for a fun challenge, and a game that is great for those spare moments of free time.

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Heading to Lollapalooza? Prepare for the event with your iPhone

Lollapalooza is one of the biggest music festivals held annually in the United States, and most definitely the most well known. Artists and music lovers form all over come to celebrate music and enjoy a plethora of bands from diverse backgrounds.

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All Pro Crash Off Road Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Making its debut on the iPhone and iPod Touch App Store, All Pro Crash Off Road, developed by mmmJuice Inc., dabbles in the off road racing genre. Sure, there are plenty of racing games out there right now, but some would be hard pressed to match the physics and destructibility of their motor vehicles. While still a far cry from a perfect game, All Pro Crash Off Road delivers in several aspects of the genre that have, as of yet, not been utilized.

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Google Voice makes its unofficial way to the Palm Pre

A new homebrew application has found its way to the Palm Pre, and this one fills the absence of an official Google Voice application for the device. While the Blackberry and Android smartphone have both received programs to help sync with Google Voice accounts, the Palm Pre has been left unattended.

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Body of a robot, head of an….iPhone 3GS?

Some robo-wizards have posted on YouTube a creation fit for a Transformers movie. Well… almost. The robot itself is a Kondo KHR-2HV, but its head is a full-functioning iPhone 3GS.

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Apple blocks all Google-Voice related Apps, Why?

Recently, Google has unveiled their newest creation, Google Voice. This service, as described by Google, is as follows:

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Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac coming this September

After years of neglect, Blackberry and Mac users are finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, and cancel their therapist sessions. No longer must we suffer the pain of abandonment by our phone manufacturer. Blackberry announced last week that it is currently putting the finishing touches on an official Blackberry desktop client for the Mac!

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Real Racing Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Taking a dive into the world of racing simulation games, developer Firemint unleashes Real Racing into the App Store, much to the delight of racing fans everywhere. Priced at $9.99, some may show hesitance when dishing out that kind of dough for an iPhone/iPod Touch game. But let me assure you, that $9.99 goes a far way with Real Racing!

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Mobile games at Comic-Con, where are you?

This past weekend I was lucky enough to be among the thousands of comic, film, and gaming enthusiasts to walk the convention halls of Comic-Con 2009 at the San Diego Convention Center. With great panels on all the latest games and films, it is no wonder that Comic-Con is a mecca of sorts for today’s technology oriented generation. Major developers set up shop on the convention floor, and I had the chance to check out the latest works from EA, Konami, Activision, and LucasArts, as well as a number of smaller developers. But as I watched the latest demos and screenshots of upcoming games, I realized that a large demographic was being completely ignored by these developers. Where were the mobile games?

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Otterbox Defender Case Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Finding the proper case for your iPod Touch can be a harrowing experience. The available cases out for the all too popular Apple iPods seem to create a never-ending list. But among the piles of different cases, with their “unique” frames and “one-of-a-kind” synthetic plastics, some cases shine brighter than others. This just so happens to be the case with Otterbox’s iPod Touch case, aptly called the Defender.

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Terminator Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Paying homage to the original Terminator movie, The Terminator, by Big Head Games, for the iPhone and iPod Touch, brings you back into the world of Kyle Reese and his fight to stop the machines and find John Connor. A respectable undertaking, but the end result is somewhat less original and noteworthy than the now famous movie it is based on.

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Peggle Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Originating from a wildly popular PC game, Peggle, by PopCap Games, for the iPhone and iPod Touch has made its mark on the app store with a game full of amazing graphics, addictive gameplay, and a 5-star rating. Peggle is a game worth every penny, read on for the full story!

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Bumper Stars Review for iPhone and iPod Touch

Originally making its debut as a Facebook application, Bumper Stars, by PressOK Entertainment, has finally made its way to the word of the iPhone, and has brought its addicting gameplay with it. Its strange combination of tabletop pool, Peggle, fruit, and beavers will keep you occupied for hours.

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