News Archive for 09/07/27

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iPhone apps: Matalot, RouteBuddy Atlas, Solution Zero

07/27, 5:55pm

SlotZ Racer, Pi Cubed Lite

Matalot ($1) is a task manager designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. Users can enter tasks which need to be completed and include information like related contacts and locations. Contacts can be linked directly from the Contacts app and location data can be added automatically using the built in location services. The software also allows users to set a priority level for each task.

X-Power 1 provides backup power for iPhone, iPods

07/27, 5:10pm

X-Power 1 released

Xmultiple has released the X-Power 1, an iPod and iPhone USB cable that can charge a device's internal battery without being plugged into a computer. The unit features an AAA-size, lithium-ion battery that provides 20 hours of additional playback time for an iPod should the device run out of power, while iPhone 3G talk time is claimed to be increased by 4.5 hours. The unit also functions as a standard sync cable that supports the iPhone and any iPod with a dock connector.

Resident Evil 4 debuts for iPhone

07/27, 3:00pm

Resident Evil 4 on iPhone

Capcom has released an iPhone version of Resident Evil 4, a survival horror title originally released for the GameCube in 2005. Players assume the role of Leon Kennedy, an agent sent to Europe to rescue the US president's daughter. In the process Leon confronts a dangerous religious cult, fending it off with an arsenal of weapons.

Spotify prepares to launch iPhone app

07/27, 9:20am

Spotify iPhone app coming

Streaming music service Spotify is preparing to launch an iPhone app, says the BBC. The title is currently waiting for approval from Apple, and permits premium (paid) subscribers to stream Spotify playlists away from a desktop. A notable difference in the mobile client is the ability to temporarily store a playlist, allowing for offline listening.