One Billion People Will Own SmartPhones: Market Analysis

There is nothing like a little bit of marketing analysis to get the day started right. As it stands now, many people are buying smartphones. I am sure if you poll the staff members at Gaming Angels.com, a number of us have smartphones. The difference is, that according to a report by David Luu entitled Handheld Device Convergence, we are still buying different deviced for different functions. If you look at my bag for travel, or for work, I have a number of items in there. I have a laptop, A DS, and Ipod, a digital camera and a cell phone. Yes, I carry a large bag. Taken from the report is the fact that by 2013 there will be about 1 billion users of smart phones by 2013. Last year, mobile phone ownership exceeded four billion users – which equates to nearly 60% of the world’s population. And in

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Kate Spade New York Agenda App

Applications for your iPhone just got a bit more stylish. Kate Spade, maker of great shoes and purses, has created an agenda application. The daily calender let’s you keep your events in a stylish manner. But this app isn’t just about style. They will also let you know about private and secret sale information that you can only get through this app. That’s a new and enticing use for applications! The app is free and is compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch.

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Alawar Releases The Treasures of Montezuma 2

Alawar Entertainment has released it’s latest match three puzzle game for the iPhone/ iPod Touch. The Treasures of Montezuma 2 features: 120 Adventure Mode levels for massive game play value, culminating in the reconstruction of the ancient capital of the Aztecs! An Endless Mode where players are challenged by increasingly intense game play, seeking out riches to their hearts’ content Three difficulty levels to engage everyone, from beginners to master treasure hunters Five hidden-object bonus levels to scour for secret caches and reveal the next challenge Fabulous 3D shading effects as a special bonus to iPhone 3GS & iPod Touch third generation owners! Players match three tiles to earn high scores. The higher the score, the more opportunity to unlock trophies as player rebuild Aztec ruins. “The original game was highly regarded by casual gamers all over the world and I’m extremely happy to announce the release of its sequel,” said

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New Cosplay App for the iPhone/ iPod Touch

Cosplay has come to the iPhone/ iPod Touch.  Developer, Daniele Malorana has released iCoplay to the Apps Store. iCosplay allows users to take photos from the library or newly taken photos and transform them into manga or anime. Users can then send these images to friends or post them on Facebook or Twitter. iCosplay is available from the Apps Store for a promotional price of $.99. A Lite version is coming soon.

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Review: Gourmania for the iPhone/ iPod Touch

App Store Rating: 4+ Genre: Hidden Object/ Sim Number of Players: One Developer: Alawar’s Friday’s Games Release Date: Sept 22, 2009 Rating: Buy it! I never really know what to expect when a genre of games is introduced to the iPhone. Hidden Object games can be great on the PC or they can be truly terrible.  Thankfully, Gourmania for the iPhone/ iPod Touch falls in to the first category.  Gourmania is a combination Hidden Object and Sim Game where players have to complete recipes by finding the hidden ingredients. The story places the player as a chef working his or her way through a series a restaurants. The flow is very smooth and each level ends with a mini game giving players the chance to earn bonus money. The mini game adds a puzzle element to the game. Gourmania had several challenges to overcome. In general, I find Hidden Object

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New Sushi app for iPhones

Need another reason to get yourself an iPhone or iPod touch? How about “The Sushi Catalogue App” from Shogakukan, Inc.? Our friends at VIZ have alerted us to this new app that is available in the App Store (if you were unsure) and it has 80 different kinds of traditional Japanese sushi with illustrations, cross-references and full explanations. Mr. Yamamoto, Producer of The Sushi Catalogue, Shogakukan: “Whether going on an overseas trip to Japan or just down the street to the local sushi bar, The Sushi Catalogue is a useful companion for iPhone and iPod touch users,” says Mr. Yamamoto. “The Sushi Catalogue has it all and presents information in an easy-to-reference way giving people informative and fun ways to understand and interact with these unique traditions.” The app allows you to access different sushi dishes and has sub-categories for different toppings and seasonal availabilities, as well as variations on

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DotEmu Releases Golvellius: Valley of Doom

DotEmu has released the 1987 game Golvellius: Valley of Doom for the iPhone/ iPod Touch. Providing an improved user interface and gameplay tweaks, the iPhone version promises to delight both fans and newcomers. The evil Golvellius has kidnapped the Princess Rena and is spreading terror in the valley. As the brave knight Kelesis, you must get her back! Golvellius has sent seven of his fiercest demons hidden in caves to stop you. Some caves can be opened by defeating the beasts of the valley and some other ones will appear when you get certain objects in your inventory. Don’t forget to buy crystals upon defeating each demon. For in some caves you will find fairies, sorceress and the wise women who will help you by selling objects to improve your strength, bibles to increase your max amount of gold and life potions. Golvellius: Valley of Doom is currently available for

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NGMOCO hires manager of open platform for Myspace

ngmoco, leading developer of iPhone games and where I’ve been for the last couple of days, has announced that they are adding ex-MySpace executive Jason Oberfest to the team. Oberfest brings knowledge of social applications to their network of games. “It’s clear that, like the iPhone, social gaming is an essential facet of a next generation games company and Jason will bring a valuable perspective and incredible horsepower to an important segment of our business as we look to expand strategically to the social web,” Neil Young, CEO, ngmoco, explained. ngmoco has a large library of games for the iPhone and iPod tough as well as their social network launched earlier this summer, Plus+. Oberfest will probably be responsible for building out Plus+ ideas to be even more socially interactive. “I have long had a passion for games and could not be more thrilled to join such a talented and

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The Beatles iPhone Application

There is nothing like celebrating The Beatles Rock Band Release and Beatles Month with an iPhone app that honors The Beatles for what they really are about; the music.  This app is all about is having as much Beatles information available to you, right at your fingertips.  Currently in the app, you’ll be able to find discography, biographies, and Fun Facts about The Beatles!  It’s still in development however, but there’s music samples and trivia already in the works.  I played with the app within the Test Phone application; it was very classic in format, but provides you with information most Beatles’ fans would appreaticate.  But you already know all the insiders information don’t you? If you want to check out the app before applying it to your iPhone follow the link:  TestPhone Source: I Read the News Today: All Beatles News

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Flixster launches 3.0 version of Movies

One of the apps I use the most on my iPhone is Flixster’s Movies app. It’s free and provides the best information on movies and showings. Today, Flixster has announced Movies 3.0. The newest version of Movies include easy movie ticketing via Movietickets.com; digital-download integration with iTunes; rental queue management with Netflix; local restaurant listings through Yelp and improved interface. Planning a trip to the movies is a one-stop experience with Movies 3.0,” said Flixster founder and CEO Joe Greenstein. “It lets you search for recommendations from other users, find your local showtimes, invite friends, purchase tickets, make dinner plans and even choose your in-home entertainment – from wherever you are.” “Flixster is changing the way people discover and spread the word about movies they love, and Movies 3.0 is designed to make the Flixster experience even better,” Greenstein said. Best of all…it’s free. Get Movies 3.0 at the iPhone

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