Facebook App Center Anyone?

Selling your application on the online store is really the way in the future. Facebook will be launching its own App Center. The company is hoping to be able to give developers a convenient way to distribute apps. Applications which require to be downloaded to your devices, be it iOS or Android, it will automatically be directed to either Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Source: Facebook App Center

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Apple 25th Billion Download Winner - from China

... and the winner is...

"The 25 billionth app downloaded, Where's My Water? Free, was downloaded by Chunli Fu of Qingdao, China. As the winner of the App Store Countdown to 25 Billion Apps, Chunli Fu will receive a $10,000 iTunes® Gift Card."

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[Rumor] iPad 3 = iPad HD ?

Griffin, one of the major Apple accessories manufacturer is calling the new generation iPad a iPad HD instead of the much rumored name iPad 3.

Excerpt above clearly mentioned the accessories name iPad HD (3) which signifies the next generation iPad. With this naming, what would be the name of apps which will be sold in the AppStore that supports higher resolution iPad display? Currently, most of the apps in AppStore has the naming HD which represent in a way apps for the iPad. Taking in account the higher resolution which is expected from the next generation iPad, naming would probably be a mess in the AppStore.

Source: Gizmodo

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AppStore Reaches 25 Billion Downloads

AppStore today reaches the 25 billion download mark. Another substantial milestone for the Apple Inc. Apple is rewarding the 25th billion app download a $10,000 gift card. What apps are you going to buy with $10,000? That's a crazy figure!
Apple first launches AppStore back in 10th July 2008. On the 3rd March 2012, the AppStore clocks a 25 billion downloads in less than 4 years.

Source: Apple

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Apple Hunting Over Install0us

Familiar with the app icon above? Yes, you are right. This is the famous Install0us app for jailbrakers. This app acts as the gateway to AppTrackr server for cracked versions of the Apple's AppStore. Apple has recently send "take down" note to AppTrackr in pursuit of piracy of the AppStore.

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Disney Launches Appmates App Toys For iPad

Something interesting regarding iPad and Cars 2. Disney had created a game which combined the creativity of Apple with mobile devices. This time around it's with the iPad.

All you need to do is to place the miniature cars on the iPad screen. That is all you need to do. No fancy Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity required. My guess is that the cars would probably be equipped with similar material as the capacitive stylus pen.

From what was noted, different miniature cars will have different type of gameplay. That gives a lot of scenarios to the kids. The app will be available for free on the AppStore while the toys (Cars 2) will be available at $20 in a pack of 2.

Here's a demo of the game.. 

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iPhone Apps Review: SPYmouse

It's been a while since I've done a app review. This time, I will be doing a app review on SPY mouse. It is currently the number 1 paid app in US Apple Store.

Priced at $0.99

Developed by Electronics Arts

Filesize: 199MB

Average ratings: 4.5/5 stars from 4035 ratings

Platform: iPhone native only

Game play is simple. Get Mr. Squeak (SPY mouse) to capture all cheese without being hammered by the cats. Bare in mind there are a few types of cats during the game. Some cats are dumb which runs slow and some which are ninja types which could throw shurikens. 

SPY mouse is pretty simple to navigate in the iOS system. Pretty much just have to use your finger to navigate to where you would like the mouse to be running to. The dotted lines are the lines in which the cats will be roaming. If you were in the line with the sight of the cats, you will be pounded. Becareful, the black cats are fast.

In some levels, you will notice that there are hidden areas. Usually the hidden areas are cracks found on the walls.

Chilly would make the mouse run faster and the cups/pails will prevent the cats from noticing your moves.

Of course in any games, there are BIG bosses in where you will have to attempt to defeat. 

Those are the ninja cats! Balloons reduces the weight of the big giant cheese.

There are more than 72 different levels in 6 different worlds. That should keep you playing for a while.

The higher the levels you are in, Mr. Squeak will be able to carry more cheese. Bare in mind, the more you carry, the heavy it is which means the slower Mr. Squeak will be able to run.

Pros: Nice 2D graphics and simple game play

Cons: Not really that addictable and the file size for an iPhone game is huge, 199MB.

Source: SPYmouse

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