Before the Sony PSP and even games like PacMan were handheld games like Mattel Football or if you were lucky Coleco Quarterback. Both LED handheld sports games that back in the late 70’s would generate the kind of excitement seen by kids today who get a Wii. If you are looking to rekindle a bit of yesteryear or looking to brush up on your handheld video game history, you are in luck. LED Football for the iPhone is a remake of the old classic Mattel Football handheld.
Let's take a look at three VNC apps for the iPhone, that run from free to $24.99. Mocha Lite, Mocha VNC and Jaadu VNC apps all allow you to remotely access your Mac or PC's GUI, taking control of your desktop, mouse and keyboard.
If you'd like to manage your torrents while on the go, access your desktop files, or remotely turn on the lights for your dog using an X10 configuration, VNC apps are the ideal solution. Basic setup is similar among all three applications making configuration a breeze. VNC apps also allow iPhone users to view flash sites through the desktop's internet browser, although it doesn't support audio or video. Video is displayed but unwatchable. All three apps can view flash sites however there are noticeable gaps between apps in performance.
The Incase Slider for iPhone 3G is the latest case from the company that offers an assortment of laptop and iPhone cases. It’s composed of two pieces of hard plastic that when joined together form a hard case for the iPhone 3G. I found the design to be in keeping with the overall look and feel of the iPhone 3G. Not unlike the iPhone, the Incase Slider features tapered edges keeping the overall style of the phone. Even the cutouts are well done, as they angle inward. A small incase insignia graces the back of the case and I didn’t mind since it’s actually a pretty nice logo. It would be pretty cool if they were to offer a version with a cutout of the Apple logo, but then it would be susceptible to scratches and that I guess defeats the purpose of buying a case in the first place.
If you read the reviews for an app on the App Store before you buy it, you’ve probably been frustrated by the reviews posted by people who don’t even own the app. iPhone developers have also expressed frustration with this process, since poor reviews can lead to lower sales for their app. Well, no more! Apple has finally set up requirements to review apps - if you try to review an app that you have not purchased, you’ll see this message pop up in iTunes:
It’s unknown whether Apple will go back and remove the existing reviews from those who did not purchase or download the app in question (which could be quite a daunting task), but at least we now know that reviews from this point on will most likely be based on actual experience with the app.
Congratulations to Mike Elliott who won week #6 of our "Review an App, Win More Apps" contest. Mike has won a $50 iTunes gift card that can be redeemed for music and of course for more iPhone apps.
As a reminder, we've extended the contest through Monday, so get your reviews in by high noon. Unlike previous weeks, this week we'll be giving away a $200 gift card. That's plenty of apps, music or can even be used towards the purchase on an iPhone 3G. To enter, visit our review section and submit a review of any application or accessory. Reviews must be 100 words or more to be qualified.
The gents over iLounge have reviewed every personal finance app for the iPhone and offered up their opinions on which apps will help you manage your money. While there appears to be no clear cut winner, Balance , Pennies , and SplashMoney have all made it to their list of recommendations. Bankarama didn't fare so well, garnering an F, which apparently doesn't stand for fantastic. "It’s grossly overpriced for what it offers, so much so that we find it impossible to recommend on any basis." Ouch.
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