News Archive for 09/12/17

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EA Mobile intros The Simpsons Arcade game for iPhone

12/17, 11:10pm

Defeat enemies as Homer Simpson

EA Mobile has introduced its first Simpsons-themed game for the iPhone and iPod touch, The Simpson Arcade. Players take control of Homer Simpson as he chases a donut, but, as a result, ends up saving the town of Springfield. During this arcade-style adventure, users can punch, grab, kick, butt slam, throw items, and belly-flop onto enemies. Earned power-ups can be used by Homer to call in family reinforcements such as Bart or Marge

Stanza 2 iPhone app adds navigation features, enhancements

12/17, 11:00pm

Notes can be shared through Twitter, Facebook

Lexcycle has released Stanza 2, a new version of its e-book reader for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app provides access to over 50,000 titles, including content from authors such as Stephen King, C.S. Lewis and Dean Koontz. Version 2 adds tabbed navigation and improved back-up speeds for large libraries. Notes and position can now be shared through e-mail or blog posting sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Apple launches iTunes Movie Bundles

12/17, 12:50pm

Collections focus on themes, unpopular titles

Apple has introduced a special Movie Bundles section to the iTunes Store. Here the company is grouping together two or more movies at a discount, with prices ranging between $10 and $35. Most bundles are concentrated around particular themes, such as the first two Godfather films, or actor Harvey Keitel.

Apple posts Digital Camera RAW, iDisk app updates

12/17, 9:15am

Camera update targeted at high-end DSLRs

Apple is distributing two new minor software updates, beginning with a Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update, v2.7. The patch extends RAW format support within iPhoto '08 and '09, as well as Aperture 2. New is support for four professional-level DSLRs: Canon's EOS-7D and EOS-1D Mk. IV, and Nikon's D3S and D300S. Also supported are the Nikon D3000, and the Canon PowerShot G11.