Fingersoft lives the dream as its 'Hill Climb Racing' hits #1 on iPhone in a single week 21 November '12, 08:29pm Follow As cautionary tales of folks salt mining in the lower tiers of the app industry looking for a hit crop up, the question as to whether break out hits are still possible is a fair query. Fingersoft, a company new to TNW’s ears, has managed to quickly go from nothing to first on the iPhone, with the release of its Hill Climb Racing game on the platform. Numbers: The game has accumulated 10 million downloads on Android and iOS, with about 1.5 million of those stemming from the iOS edition of the game. TNW is not bringing you this news to simply make you feel poorly about your own app download levels, or to toot the horn of Fingersoft. Therefore, a few thoughts are in order: So, still want to make an app and hit it big? There are now millions of mobile titles across the main mobile platforms. Top Image Credit: Sean MacEntee
Jailbreak 5.1.1 / 5.1 / 5.0.1 / 5.0 Untethered (iOS 5) iPhone 4S iPad 2 Orange's Libon: A Data-Based Mobile Carrier in an App 21 November '12, 11:00am Follow People often talk of the need for someone to come along and disrupt the established mobile carriers – but what if the carriers disrupted themselves? France Telecom’s Orange appears to be doing that with the launch its new Libon app. Libon is essentially a mobile service in an app, offering free HD-quality VoIP calls, free SMS-style IM messaging between users and the Apple-esque ‘visual voicemail’ service that users of Orange’s previous Libon app will already be used to. What’s surprising here is that Orange is offering essentially the kind of service that some think could replace much of what mobile carriers currently offer. Libon is available as both a free and paid-for service. New users get the Premium service for free for 30 days, including 60 minutes of free calls to landlines and mobiles around the world and no in-app ads. Libon is live today in 95 countries as a free download for iOS. ➤ Libon / iOS Disclosure: This article contains an affiliate link.
handleOpenURL: Shared Interapp Communication on iOS DataMan Pro For iPhone Regains Advanced App Watch When DataMan Pro for iPhone was re-released earlier this month, it included two nice enhancements, greater efficiency and iPhone 5 support, but lacked advanced App Watch reporting. XVision promised the feature would eventually return as well, resulting in a product that is indeed a step up. Today, the company delivers that promise with the availability of DataMan Pro v6.1. In its initial form, App Watch listed all of the applications that accessed data during a given time period. So, now you can determine whether streaming radio is a problem, if you should start downloading apps and app updates before leaving home, how many photos and videos you can afford to upload on-the-go, and much more. As a reminder, DataMan monitors the active connections while the app is running. DataMan Pro is compatible with iPhone running iOS 6.0 or later, and available in the App Store for the discounted price of $4.99.
Top iPhone and iPad apps gone free for February 2nd A U.S. Judge demanded that Apple disclose their 10-year patent license agreement with smartphone manufacturer HTC to Samsung, their main legal rival in patent lawsuits. Samsung claimed the settlement was needed to prove that Apple's claimed losses from patent violations were far less than claimed - if Apple is willing to license the patents out, they can't be too important to stay competitive. Samsung (and the general public) have no idea what patents are included in the HTC-Apple deal but Samsung suspects some of the patents licensed to HTC from Apple are the same as those Apple is using against them in a major patent lawsuit. The court demanded that Apple produce the full settlement without delay but they don't have to disclose it to everyone - just Attorney's in the legal case who won't be allowed the leak any information to the general public.
Top iPad apps on sale for February 9th February 9th Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps at a great price, then check out our list of the top iPad apps on sale for February 9th, 2013. Flight Control HD Price: $0.99 was $4.99 This game was incredibly popular on the iPhone selling over 4 million copies and has now launched on the iPad. Angry Birds HD Price: $0.99 was $2.99 Angry Birds is probably the most popular mobile game in existence, across all platforms. AllContactsPro+ Price: $1.99 was $3.99 This app allows you to manage your contacts, giving you birthday reminders and contact backup via excel. Wolfram Alpha Price: $2.99 was $3.99 Wolfram Alpha is an online computer intelligence service that allows you to do complex mathematical and science calculations. TomTom U.S.A. Price: $39.99 was $49.99 TomTom is probably the most well-known Satellite Navigation Company and if you want the best, this is probably the app to get. "No apps found that are good enough for inclusion in today's list.
Top iPhone apps on sale for February 9th for February 9th Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps at a great price, then check out our list of the top iPhone apps on sale for February 9th, 2013. Word Trick Price: $1.99 was $2.99 This is a new word game where you can rack up scores if you match two ‘trick tiles’ anywhere on the board. Tap Tap Revenge 4 Price: $0.99 was $1.99 Everyone should know about Tap Tap – it’s essentially like Guitar Hero on iOS. Bridge Constructor In this game you can play over 40 levels, building bridges of wood, steel, cables and concrete pillars. Power Snooker Price: $2.99 was $4.99 This is a new, innovative game of snooker that has different rules – you just have to get the most points in thirty minutes. Calculator This is a 12-in-1 calculator, covering all your needs. "No apps found that are good enough for inclusion in today's list.
Top iPhone apps on sale for February 11th for February 11th Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps at a great price, then check out our list of the top iPhone apps on sale for February 11th, 2013. Crazy Hedgy Price: $0.99 was $3.99 In this app you go on a wild journey, using bubble gum to cross abysses, solve riddles, collect diamonds and more. Roads of Rome 2 Price: $0.99 was $2.99 In this game you have to go on a mission to get to the gods and to help save Caesar’s life. Dungelot Price: $0.99 was $1.99 This is a casual rogue like game where you flip over tiles to get some amazing treasures or to find a monster. Dead Set Price: $0.99 was $4.99 This app helps you make your Will, saving you a lot of money. Timeline 3D Price: $7.99 was $13.99 If you want to make great looking 3D Timelines, this is the app to get. "No apps found that are good enough for inclusion in today's list.
Top iPhone apps gone free for February 15th February 15th Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps, and you want to take advantage of some great price reductions, then check out our list of the best iPhone apps that have just gone free. However, you better get these apps right away as they're only free for a short time. Legendary Wars Price: Was $0.99 For: iPhone and iPad Just look at the action on the screenshot! Bubble Galaxy with Buddies Price: Was $1.99 Yep, it’s another 3-tile game… but IN SPACE! Infinity Blade Price: Was $5.99 Arguably the OG of iOS gaming catering to the hardcore players in all of us, download this app and see why so many people were salivating over it during its initial release. Monster Wars A sequel to Legendary Wars… only this time, you attack the troops as the bad-guy monsters. Asphalt 7: Heat Gameloft always had this unfortunate reputation of copying elements from popular videogames. Turnacle One reviewer described the app as a “nicer version of Sudoku”. Bubble Pig
The top iPhone apps on sale for February 17th for February 17th Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps at a great price, then check out our list of the top iPhone apps on sale for February 17th, 2013. Royal Envoy Price: $0.99 was $2.99 This app is a blend of time management and strategy where you build and upgrade homes on your island for your citizens. James Cameron’s Avatar Price: $0.99 was $4.99 This game is based off the incredibly popular film Avatar. Reflexions This is a simple neon puzzle game that looks super pretty and is fun to play. Pimp Your Text Free Price: $0.99 was $1.99 This app allows you to send colored text messages to your friends. iSwap Faces This app is great fun – you take a picture of two people, and then you can swap the faces around. "No apps found that are good enough for inclusion in today's list.
Top iPhone apps gone free for February 21st Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps, and you want to take advantage of some great price reductions, then check out our list of the best iPhone apps that have just gone free. Basket World Cup Price: Was $2.99 For: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Shoot hoops like you’re shooting birds (Angry Birds reference!)! ArcherWorldCup If the title is any indication, then yes, it comes from the same developer as mentioned above. Ancient War Price: Was $1.99 To describe this app, it’s like a cross between Sony’s Patapon and Cartoon Wars… which is kind of saying that you can expect some hilariously amazing gameplay with this one! Price: Was $0.99 A new Die Hard film merits a new app tie-in! Drop The Chicken Thematically, the app is similar to Angry Birds. Camera360 Concept - HelloCamera Simply put, this app attempts to revolutionize phone photography by offering users automatic filters suitable for every need! ZeroHour Price: Was $0 .99 Yo Mama Jokes/Insults plus M.
Top iPad apps gone free for February 22nd Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps, then check out our list of the best iPad apps that have just gone free for a very limited time only. These apps were free at time of publication. However, please check their official iTunes page to verify price. Blast Fighter Price: Was $2.99 For: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch It’s like an update to cult arcade classic 1942. GoldMan HD Price: Was $1.99 For a block-breaking game, this app is so incredibly gorgeous. Last Front Price: Was $0.99 For: iPad Blast enemies, get rewards! Demolition Physics This may just be a sandbox app, but it may have been better if it’s marketed as a “stress-buster” app because, really, there’s nothing more gratifying than making solid matter explode in space! XnRetro Make your iPad pics look like they were taken straight from the ‘70s. Storyteller - Audio & Picture Book Finally, someone found a way to have their vacations narrated without having to be physically there!
Top iPhone apps gone free for February 22nd Prices were last updated 18 minutes ago If you are looking for some exciting apps, then check out our list of the best iPhone apps that have just gone free for a very limited time only. These apps were free at time of publication. However, please check their official iTunes page to verify price. Plants vs. Price: Was $2.99 For: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch This is one of the more popular zombie games. Rock Rivals™ Price: Was $0.99 For: iPhone, iPad.iPod touch Miss the times when you just used to play Guitar Hero all the time on your living room? Tin Man Can It can be easy to screw up the basics of a platformer when you’re making a game for the iOS. Monsters, Inc. A new movie, a new game. Montezuma Stones For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad Is this a card game? Raiding Company For: iPhone and iPad As far as homages to classic arcade games go—in this case, it’s Gauntlet—the app has managed to reinvent the action co-op genre in its own little way! War Front Classic Price: Was $0 .99 Codename Cobra Classic