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  • Design So Good, You just have to Lick it.

    I’d like to step away from iPhone’s and iPhone apps just for one minute, to let you know why updates have been so scarce on the blog recently, and, to introduce RazorianFly’s new sister site. Design So Good, You just have to Lick it. This my friends, is RFlyGD.com. (more…)

  • An Interview With: CouchWorld Games

    CouchWorld Games are proving to be a developer to watch, especially in the App Store gaming market. With titles such as Hedronism [App Store], which we profiled earlier in the year, and Shards [App Store], they ooze originality. Hit the jump for the full interview … (more…)

  • Google Mobile Gets Voice Recognition [VIDEO]

    Google apps are just great aren’t they? From Google Earth, to Google Docs they ‘Just Work’. The first of Google’s apps to hit the App Store was Google Mobile – a no frills search app which gave you native instant search results from a desired keyword.

    Yesterday, Google pushed out an update for Google Mobile which gave the app previously rumored capabilities to translate spoken search terms, into actual search terms. Yes – this, is voice recognition. (more…)

  • Guitar Rock Tour

    Guitar Hero was featured recently as being one of the fastest selling gaming franchises in US history, and it’s clear why. Instead of now playing air guitar to yourself, you can do it on a physical guitar – not to mention actually being able to hear what your playing. Just last Friday, World Tour hit worldwide, bringing with it a physical drum set and mic retailing at £149.99.

    … But it’s not just the big consoles which are getting the attention – Oh no – Guitar Hero mobile nearly reached platinum (1,000,000 sales worldwide) last year. Platinum! With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that Guitar Rock Tourâ„¢ which is a mobile reincarnation of Guitar Hero, is currently hot on iPhone … (more…)

  • Interview: MooCowMusic

    Developer of the world renowned Band [App Store], Guitarist [App Store] and Pianist [App Store], we got to ask Mark Terry CEO of MooCowMusic a few questions about iPhone development, and how it all started for him … (more…)

  • Pakoon III: Chick Edition

    Developed by Mikko “Mayoneez” Oksalahati, Pakoon III: Chick Edition is a cute little puzzler for iPhone and iPod touch. Guide your chicks threw dangerous territory to escape the dreaded slaughterhouse. Just like it’s Mac and PC desktop counterparts, the game is free of charge.

    Hit up the jump for a full look … (more…)

  • Apper: App Store News, On the Move [Updated]

    A few months back, I got involved in a little project app review site ‘The Apper’ were setting up. They aimed to provide an easy to use, accessible solution to viewing the latest from 7 top app review sites, including them, and us! Consequentially, I am also responsible for designing the app’s icon … (more…)