News Archive for 09/04/30

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Zillow Real Estate app launches for iPhone

04/30, 7:55pm

Zillow Real Estate app

Zillow.com has launched Zillow Real Estate for the iPhone and iPod touch, an application that provides real-estate data and information on U.S homes. The app uses GPS to pinpoint the correct location before displaying Zestimate values and information on the surrounding homes. The map moves and updates as the user travels around. Details are provided for approximately 88 million U.S homes, including photos and contact information for 3.4 million for-sale listings.

iPhone apps:RealSnowGlobe, Match 2 Catch, ABC Cursive

04/30, 4:15pm

Smart Recorder, EmergRadio

RealSnowGlobe ($1) allows users to turn their iPhone or iPod touch into an a portable snow globe. The application features smooth and realistic physics that react to movements of the device including shaking, rotating and tilting. RealSnowGlobe also includes its own music tracks, a clock and calender, and a 15, 30 and 45 min auto sleep timer. Several different themed snow globes are available including Paris, Hawaii, and Venice.

Peggle for iPhone date switched to May 12th

04/30, 3:35pm

Peggle for iPhone on 12th

The iPhone version of Peggle should finally be released on May 12th, reports say. The game was originally set to debut through the App Store in March, but was delayed for reasons unknown. Little else is known about the port, except that it should be consistent with other versions.

Internal chip design in slow progress at Apple

04/30, 10:50am

Chip design at Apple

Not only is Apple is the middle of designing its own chips, it is experiencing some initial difficulties, claims the Wall Street Journal. The company acquired chip designers PA Semi approximately a year ago, and is acknowledged by people including CEO Steve Jobs to be using the expertise to help prepare for future multi-touch devices, namely iPods and iPhones. Such devices are expected to produce better graphics and battery consumption, while supporting special features.