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E3 Most Anticipated Major Announcements

June 1, 2012

The biggest video game announcements of the year are just days away! Each year at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, top game developers show off their upcoming games and systems, hosting huge press conferences to get us excited about their new titles and start us pining away for a chance to play them ourselves. iPad and iPhone owners can experience it for themselves courtesy of the free Official E3 2012 App, which will bring the news directly to you. Additionally, the major console makers will each be streaming their press conferences on the web, so we’ve picked out the biggest announcement expected at each and rounded up the links below.
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by Guest Contributor in Tech

Snow White & The Sword-Swinging Princesses of iPad & iPhone

May 30, 2012

On June 1st, Snow White & The Huntsman sets out to remind us that Princesses aren’t always just for saving. Sometimes they pick up a sword, throw on some plate armor, and knock out witches on their own time. To show off the top notch visual design that went into their big-budget fantasy film, Universal Pictures has released a free iPad offering, the Snow White & The Huntsman Storybook, which includes a look at the film’s fantastical, scary/beautiful costumes by multiple Oscar winner Colleen Atwood. When you’re done previewing that film’s dark fantasy setting, we found a couple other ways to celebrate strong princesses on your iPad and iPhone. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

From Outer Space to iOS: Men In Black III & Other Alien Apps

May 23, 2012

The past decade hasn’t been without its fair share of alien invaders, in movies and in apps. Some came and visited from Cybertron, some picked unfair fights with dusty Cowboys, and recently it turned out a bunch were chilling at the bottom of the ocean. But way back in 1997 (and then again in 2002) we got to experience one of our favorite modern example of human-alien relations in the Men In Black franchise, whose sense of humor has been sorely missed ever since. On Friday, Men In Black III finally arrives in theatres, this time teaming up Agent Jay (Will Smith) with two Agent Kays (both Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin in the same role), in a Back To The Future-style time-travel adventure that takes the action back to 1969. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

Is Bite-Size Video the Next Big App?

May 21, 2012

If you’ve been bitten by the Instagram bug, you might be ripe for another social media sharing bite in the very near future. Where there are now cleverly cropped and filtered photos streaming into your smartphone and tablet, there will soon be full motion video. Among the many products vying for the title of “Next Big Thing,” video sharing apps Socialcam and Viddy are buzzing loudly for our attention. Read on to find out why.

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by Guest Contributor in Tips

Inspired by Battleship, a Retro iPad Game Roundup

May 18, 2012

We’re a little disappointed that the alien invaders in this summer’s big-budget blockbuster Battleship movie aren’t just walking, talking versions of the little plastic pegs that came with the original game. Still, we’re not complaining about more action and explosions, not to mention the possibility of hearing a serious actor shout “You sunk my battleship!” And since we’re in a retro board game mood, we’ve taken a look at what else is available for playing from the iTunes App Store. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips

Nice To Meat You: The Best BBQ iPad Accessories & Apps

May 14, 2012

With Memorial Day just two weeks away, it’s time to start planning your next picnic, and we’ve rounded up some iPhone and iPad accessories and apps to make your BBQ the best ever. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips

Apps Assemble! The Best Avengers-Themed iPhone & iPad Accessories & Apps

May 4, 2012

On May 4th, some of the world’s biggest superhero franchises will combine on the big screen for what might be the summer’s most massive movie experience: The Avengers. Delivered by Marvel Comics, Walt Disney Studios, and writer/director (and comic book geek-hero) Joss Whedon, The Avengers will see the establishment of the superhero fighting force to be reckoned with, including Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Widow, all kicking butt on screen together. To get in the mood, check out this list of awesome Avengers-themed iPhone & iPad accessories and apps that pack a super-powered punch. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

Caped Computer: The Best Batman iPad Accessories

May 2, 2012

A recently revealed preview image from this summer’s upcoming mega-ultra-blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises showed us something we probably could’ve guessed: even Batman loves his iPad. When it comes to highly coveted iPad accessories, we’ve gone ahead and put “Batcycle” right at the top of our list. If, however, custom military-grade combat vehicles are a bit out of your price range, there’s no need to turn to a life of crime. We’ve rounded up some more affordable Batman-themed iPhone and iPad accessories & apps for the Bruce Wayne in all of us. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Culture

High Praise: Our Favorite Cloud Storage Apps

April 30, 2012

While it might not affect iOS users at the moment, the introduction of Google’s cloud storage service “Google Drive” (to virtually every other platform except iPad and iPhone, which are listed as “coming soon”) has driven home the concept of off-site file storage and backup with incredible force. There are no less than a dozen services available that will host your files on their remote servers, usually offering a couple gigs for free and additional space for a nominal fee. And while it should warm our hearts to know that competition is driving the cloud storage market into a frenzy of one-upmanship that has only resulted in grander and more robust offerings, it’s actually pretty intimidating to stand in front of this massive list of options. To make things simpler, read on for our recommended one-two cloud storage punch of iCloud & Dropbox, a perfect pair of services for any Apple user. (Android user? We’ll visit Google Drive once we’ve had more time to test it out!) (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips

Party on with iPhone and iPad Apps

April 27, 2012

Bringing friends and family together has never been easier, thanks to the excellent party planning apps that can be found in Apple’s app store for iPhone and iPad. Check out our list of excellent downloads that are sure to help seasoned hosts and hostesses as well as first time party throwers put on a seriously successful bash. (more…)

by Guest Contributor in Tips