Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 22, 2009
Welcome to a holiday edition of Free App Friday, featuring Skyworks World Cup Ping Pong, an arcade version of the classic table-top tennis game made for the iPhone and iPod touch. To enter, simply post in the contest thread in our iPhone forums. Entries will be accepted through midnight PST on Monday and we'll randomly select 5 winners on Tuesday morning. Not a member, register today.
In practice mode, select one of eight computer opponents to play against, while in Tournament Mode see how good you are against all of them! In Arcade Mode, play a new twist on the classic game with some added bonus features! With each of these modes, select up to three unique paddle styles to play with! Finally, in Head-to-Head Mode, complete in real-time against another player on the same iPhone/iPod touch!
World Cup Ping Pong features “state of the iPhone” 3D graphics, your choice of two rockin’ soundtracks and local and global high scoreboards.
Key features include:
• Classic Mode – The classic game of Ping Pong.
• Tournament Mode – Compete against eight different opponents.
• Arcade Mode – One player twist on the classic game.
• Head-To-Head Mode – Complete on the same iPhone/iPod touch.
• Choice of two background music tracks.
• Choice of three unique paddles.
• Sound and music volume controls.
• Local high score boards.
• Global high score boards – compete against players around the world!
Fans of Skyworks fun and addictive sports games will love the family fun and competitive nature of World Cup Ping Pong ™.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 15, 2009
Apple recently announced that over 1 billion applications had been downloaded from the App Store, a lofty number, but it's not clear how profitable the App Store has been for Apple. Enter Lightspeed Venture Partners, who have assembled an interesting analysis of App Store profits. Based upon their estimates, they believe Apple has made between $20-$45 million in revenue from the App Store.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 12, 2009
Now that Sling Media is listed as a developer in the App Store, the company is just awaiting approval of SlingPlayer for iPhone and reports say it could happen later tonight. MacRumors cites multiple sources saying SlingPlayer for iPhone will be released tonight. As we predicted back in March, SlingPlayer for iPhone will support WiFi only. The thought of having SlingPlayer for iPhone was priceless, but instead we're left with pricey. The WiFi only SlingPlayer for iPhone will cost $29.99.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 11, 2009
Welcome to our new regular feature, App Lowlight, a look at the not-so-great apps that line the virtual shelves of the App Store. Today, we offer you Drunk Sniper.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 10, 2009
Sling Media is now listed as a developer in the App Store, but the fate of SlingPlayer is still unknown. This essentially means that Sling Media can now sell officially sell apps, but there is only one app of consequence to Slingbox owners. SlingPlayer for iPhone was submitted for review back in March, but Apple has yet to either approve or decline the app.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 7, 2009
Apple has reversed their earlier decision and have approved Trent Reznor's iPhone NIN application. Earlier this week, Reznor was informed the app was declined due to "objectionable content". The NIN app apparently includes music from "The Downward Spiral", an album that earns it's parental rating. This led Reznor, a pro-Apple guy, to go on a rant filled with another set of expletives comparing Apple's move to a similar issue the band had with Walmart a few years prior.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Apr 23, 2009
Apple today apologized for allowing 'Baby Shaker' to find it's way into the App Store. After a public outcry from numerous tech blogs starting with Krapps, the company started receiving complaints and removed the application. Today Apple followed up with a statement apologizing for the app ever making it's way through the approval process.
