iOS
Pod2g Considering Holding On To His Latest Jailbreak Until iOS 6
As we wait for an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1, most are looking at pod2g, who has been the most public with his progress towards actually releasing something. He recently posted on Twitter that, with his current schedule, his newest jailbreak may still be over a month away. Now he has posted on his personal...
Quadrotor w/ Machine Gun Controlled by iOS. Cyberdyne Systems Prototype?
The quadrotor helicopter controlled by an iPhone is not a new thing. In fact iPhoneinCanada has reviewed one, in the past. This new prototype brings things to a whole new level, and introduces a possible new military application for this tech. FPS Russia is known for testing some crazy weapons, and in one of their...
Pod2g’s iOS 5.1 Jailbreak Release Is Over A Month Away
A lot of us are holding our breath waiting for an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1. It looks like we're going to turn blue and keel over, before we see a release. Pod2g tweeted late last night that a release for his latest jailbreak could be a month or 2 away. Pod2g explains that the...
National Geographic National Parks App for iOS
Today is Earth Day. A day when we're supposed to turn off our electronic devices, and get outside and enjoy our planet. I know a lot of you iPhone users are probably saying, "Yeah, right!". Well, at least take a look at this new app called National Parks, from National Geographic. This new app...
Hungry Fins Game Created by Volunteers in Association with The BC Children’s Hospital
There is a new all ages mobile game being developed by the community, for the community, called Hungry Fins. It is being developed by a non-profit, volunteer studio called PepperDev. The game is in the final stages of development, but the need a bit of help to get the game released. They have started a Kickstarter page,...
Fetchnotes Introduces A New Simple Note-Taking Service For All Platforms
An all new cloud based note-taking service has been introduced by Fetchnotes (via Tech Crunch) with apps for iOS, Android, OS X and Windows platforms. Simplicity and ease of use is what sets it apart from other similar note taking apps. Instead of having important items at the top or color-coded, Fetchnotes relies on hashtagging the items...
Big Win Hockey: Hit The Ice And Take Control Of Your Team [Video Review]
The NHL playoffs are in full swing so I thought it would be a good time to take a look at a hockey app for your iOS device. It's called Big Win Hockey and it's free in the App Store. But this isn't your typical hockey game. It's more a card collecting hockey simulator. You're...
Swordigo: The Closest You’ll Get To Zelda On Your iOS Devices [Video Review]
When I was younger the Nintendo Entertainment System was all the rage, and one of the most popular game franchises was The Legend of Zelda. I'll admit, there are times I wish I could play the originals on my iPhone or iPad. Yes, I know I can get them via Jailbreak, but it would be...
Facebook Security Issue on Jailbroken iOS Devices
It was revealed today that there is a security issue with the Facebook apps for iOS and Android, where any knowing wrong-doers could steal your Facebook log in credentials, through some type of hole in the security. Apparently, the information is not encrypted properly, when being entered, and if you know what you're doing, you...
Time Waster of the Month – WrestleFest [Video Review]
If you're a profesional wrestling fan, tonight the WWE presents its biggest PPV of the year - WrestleMania 28. So what better time for April's Time Waster of the Month - WrestleFest for your iOS devices. This is a port over of the hugely popular arcade game WrestleFest back in the early 90's. Of course...
Temple Run for iOS: Get Your Indiana Jones On [Video Review]
It's a common theme for treasure hunting adventures--find the treasure, then make a mad dash all while trying to not only stay alive, but get out with the prize. Imangi Studios brings this scene to life with Temple Run for your iOS devices. However, it's not just one of those endless running games, it's the...
More Advanced Universal Remote Control Features Coming to iOS?
AppleInsider is reporting the a new patent filed by Apple, could bring more advanced universal remote control to iOS, via the cloud. This would work similarly to how some apps recognize certain brands or products and search a database to identify them. According to this patent, you may someday be able to just take a...