News Archive for 08/10/20

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Plank game for iPhone offers tilt-based puzzles

10/20, 10:50pm

Plank game for iPhone

Freeverse and Strange Flavour have released Plank, a game for the iPhone and iPod touch that features tilt-based puzzles. The control input primarily uses the device's accelerometer, which allows a virtual steam powered hydraulic plank to tilt, catching colored marbles that must be rolled together in sets of matching colors as they fall. When three marbles of the same color are aligned, they will disappear and points are scored. If too much weight is added to the plank it will explode and end the game.

Briefcase file transfer app available for iPhone

10/20, 5:25pm

Briefcase app for iPhone

Hey Mac Software has released Breifcase, a file transfer application for the iPhone or iPod touch. Users can download any type of file or directory onto their mobile device, without the need for cables, client software, or switching between the phone and Mac. Bonjour technology is used to detect any computers or devices that are accessible on a network, and then allows the files and directories to be viewed, even from machines that are connected to remote networks.

Mark/Space launches Fliq social app for iPhone, Touch

10/20, 3:50pm

Fliq social app for iPhone

Mark/Space has launched Fliq, a social networking app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Users can send photos and contacts to one another in real-time, without using e-mail, SMS or instant messaging configurations. Content can also be shared with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network. Users select the image or they want to send, pick the person that they want to send it to, and use a flick gesture to transfer the material.

Touch Hockey offers air hockey for iPhone

10/20, 2:50pm

Touch Hockey for iPhone

FlipSide5 has released a new game in the App Store, Touch Hockey. The title is an air hockey simulation for the iPhone and iPod touch, supporting both local and Wi-Fi-based multiplayer options. The game also features nine different levels of difficulty, which allows the player to find an option that suits their skill level. Other components include instant replays and topping support, the latter giving players the ability to lift up their paddle and then catch the puck underneath.