News Archive for 08/09/29

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SwitchEasy RebelTouch case for Touch 2G

09/29, 10:30pm

RebelTouch case for 2G

SwitchEasy has announced the release of RebelTouch, a protective case for the second generation iPod touch. Adaptive Dynamic Soft Polymer (ADSP) is used, claimed to be stronger and offer more UV protection than silicone but gentle on the surfaces of the Touch. UltraFrame Lexan is used to offer structural rigidity and easier slide into pockets. RebelTouch covers 60 percent of the iPod surface.

SyncMate adds name-order management, bugfixes

09/29, 9:25pm

SyncMate upgraded

Eltima Software has released SyncMate 1.4.0.365 for the Mac. It allows Mac users with Win Mobile pocket PCs and Smartphones to sync contact info, calendars and more. The new version adds First Name/Last Name order management, repairs some interface quirks and fixes duplication of contacts during an "all" category sync. The .365 upgrade also fixes AM/PM processing, Time zones problems, deletions of SMS in bulk and problems with contact note attachments. The software supports USB and WiFi, syncs iCal, iPhoto, iTunes, Notes, Time and bookmarks and manages SMS.

Puzzle Quest for iPhone launching Fall 2008

09/29, 6:40pm

Puzzle Quest coming soon

TransGaming and D3Publisher have joined forces to bring Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords to the iPhone and iPod touch platforms. The game combines RPG strategy play and puzzle-solving elements across a story line. It features over 150 quests, and acquirable skills, weapons and spells throughout the game. The game was originally developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and published by D3Publisher. It is currently available on PSP and Wii, among others, and is being customized for the iPhone by TransGaming.

Incipio offers new cases for Nano 4G, Touch 2G

09/29, 4:55pm

New Incipio iPod cases

Incipio Technologies has introduced an expanded line of cases, including models for the fourth-generation iPod nano and second-generation Touch. Available for both players, the dermaSHOT silicone case fits tight, and features a smooth anti-slip texture. The case is priced at $13 for the Nano version, with black, blue, pink, red, yellow and orange colors available. The Touch version costs $18, and is sold in black, white, blue, magenta and orange.

Apple moves to limit reviews, browsing at App Store

09/29, 1:25pm

App Store crackdown

Apple has made important changes to how iTunes users can use the App Store, investigation shows. Whereas visitors were previously able to browse in broad categories, covering free, iPhone- or iPod touch-only apps, users can now only filter by conventional criteria, such as genre. The change could significantly affect the App Store, as free software -- like Last.fm -- has proven to be extremely popular, but may now be more difficult to find.

Spore Origins gains Nano accelerometer support

09/29, 11:35am

Spore Origins for Nano 4G

A new clickwheel edition of EA's Spore Origins has been released at the iTunes Store, updated to support the fourth-generation iPod nano. The game now takes advantage of the Nano 4G's accelerometer, allowing players to control their character through tilting, much like in the iPhone/iPod touch title. Owners of the unpatched game should receive an e-mail informing them that the update is now in their iTunes Store download queue.

Norwegian government pushes for open iTunes Store

09/29, 10:05am

Norway vs. iTunes Store

Apple should soon face scrutiny from the Norwegian government over practices at the iTunes Store, writes the Associated Press. Bjoern Erik Thon, the consumer ombudsman for Norway, says he is planning to bring Apple in front of the government's Market Council, over allegations that the iTunes Store is closed off to non-Apple media players. The company has until November 3rd to respond; Thon has been pushing for a voluntary change for two years however, on the basis that Apple's practices break Norwegian law.