Tag Archives: iphone

Click Machines

Some people argue that Zynga’s signature games — FarmVille, FishVille — shouldn’t even be called games. As Nicholas Carlson of the Web site Business Insider wrote: “They are click-machines powered by the human need to achieve progress by a predictable … Continue reading

Someday I’ll be able to do 85 WPM on the phone

But not yet. Related: iMessage doesn’t belong in iChat

“The freemium model and how it threatens iOS gaming” by Craig Grannell

I’m sick of these iPhone apps that I buy and I’m still not done buying them. Craig Grannell: We now see freemium sports games that demand you pay for more ‘energy’ that is otherwise replenished at a painfully slow rate. … Continue reading

“Apple vs. Droid” by Pauly Casillas

I don’t have an iPhone. I own a Droid. I could have an iPhone if I wanted, but I don’t. The reason I won’t own an iPhone is mainly because I hate some (SOME, not all) of the iPhone users. … Continue reading

Notification Center should do more

Whenever I see this screen I wonder why my currently playing audio and artwork isn’t here in the same way the weather and stocks are displayed.

Cheaters

“My fingers are too big!” My mom just got her first iPhone. AT&T was offering the iPhone 3GS for 99¢. She’s excited about being able to take photos, see people’s names in big type when they call, and the rest … Continue reading

“The Miracle of WD-40″ by Khoi Vin

This idea to put WD-40 on your unresponsive iPhone button is so crazy simple it might just work. But I think it’s probably a temporary fix. Huge threads on Apple’s discussion forums don’t cause me any more comfort. After months … Continue reading

iAd In A Nutshell

Google 411, Siri, Talking To Phones

From Daniel Soar’s review of books about Google: By 2007, Google knew enough about the structure of queries to be able to release a US-only directory inquiry service called GOOG-411. You dialled 1-800-4664-411 and spoke your question to the robot … Continue reading

Offline Action In Spotify

This is by far the best feature of the Spotify iOS app when compared to the Rdio app: being able to take action without needing to be online. In the Rdio app you can sync music to listen to offline, … Continue reading