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  • Battle of the Custom Radio Apps

    [ Brought to you by RF Contributor: ChaseO ]

    Custom radio is a great way to discover music that you could be interested in. Users define what they like and dislike, and the service streams music that suits their tastes. The most popular service by far is Pandora. The web-based application has been around for years, but just recently moved to cellphones; most important in this case, the iPhone.

    But a newer service which has been around for not quite as long, and is definitely a strong competitor, is Slacker Radio, who just released their application on the App Store this week. These two free applications are supposed to give the customer what they want, but who comes out on top? (more…)

  • Apple Opens Flood Gates: Will You give up Safari? [Update]

    Yesterday, browsing the net on your iPhone or iPod touch was limited to mobile Safari. Today, it’s a totally different story. Yes, Apple have started accepting rival browsers into the store, seen as a shock move by most. The reason? – If you remember, it was only a few weeks back we we’re talking to you about Apple rejecting applications due to ‘Duplicated Functionality‘. It seems there has been a major shift in AppStore polices, and the result? – more user choice …

    I’ll be taking a quick look at each of the newest browsers to hit the store (including the free) and will give you my opinion on which one’s are worth it, and the one’s which aren’t … (more…)

  • Most Wanted of 2009

    The year of the App Store’s launch (2008), has made it’s close, leaving us with thousands of great (or not so great) applications and countless more to look forward to. The real question is, what are we looking forward to the most? That’s what we are here for, with our “Most Wanted” list for the new year. (more…)

  • Exclusive: Tiltafun Heads to the App Store!

    We’re here to give you an exclusive sneak preview of a new game hitting the store shortly. It’s called Tiltafun and it’s the debut title from AppStore newcomer’s On The Rocks Productions. Coming from a community orientated mind-set, they stress Tiltafun has been designed entirely with the user in mind … (more…)

  • Latest App Releases [Update]

    This is just a very brief post to let you guys know about a new feature we’re in the midst of adding to RF. Most of the big profile app review sites you’ll find now, have store feeds. Thanks to one, we’ve now got our own (technically ..).

    Hit the jump to find out more … (more…)

  • Glow: 27 Stages, 1 Finger

    One title I came across while browsing the store this evening was Glow [App Store]. It’s a title with a simple concept – but does it really deliver? (more…)

  • Edge: The Minimalist’s Platformer [Video]

    On Monday of this week, multi-award winning platformer Edge made it’s way to iPhone and iPod touch. Guiding a multicoloured cube around an ever-changing spacial environment, you will try to complete all 26 courses, while also trying to avoid being thrown off … (more…)