Whoops

Sorry Blogger.
As of November 23, 2010, we migrated our blog to Wordpress.
You can access it at howsmyapp.com.
You may be thinking that because of the post title that we regretted doing so.
We don't.
Suck it, Blogger, Google.
Your service sucks.
I'd rather use a free host + self hosted wordpress then use your blogging crap.

iOS 4.3 Rumours?

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

After waiting so long for the release of iOS 4.2 which was delayed because of issues discovered last minute, Apple may be releasing iOS 4.3.

iOS 4.2.1 a Significant Update to the iOS Platform

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

The long awaited update of Apple's famed iOS 4.2.1 is now out after multiple delay of its release due to major issues found last minute. iPhone and iPod users didn't gain much updates like they did since the first release of iOS 4.0 but iPad users were the luckiest with this release. iPad users can now enjoy sorting their apps in folders, switch from app to app without losing their progress or work in the other apps. Aside from those features, on top of other improvements, Apple improved the performance of it's built in internet browser, and mail app (a thing all iDevice users can enjoy). The question remains though: are those new features a reply to what Android is doing to compete with Apple's iOS platform or is it the continuation of Apple's superiority in the digital content and electronic market?

Apple Drops 4.2.1

Post Author: Dennis Fan
Guess some rumours end up being true? Today, at 10 am PST (1 pm EST), Apple released 4.2.1 - iOS 4.2 and bug fixes. Here is what jailbreakers need need to know.

iOS 4.2.1 Compatibility and Redsn0w Updated

Post Author: Dennis Fan

Apple recently released the GM for their iOS 4.2.1 firmware update said to fix many bugs and glitches introduced by previous versions of the software. In an announcement earlier this morning, MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team stated that they had recently updated their Redsn0w jailbreak utility to include 4.2.1 compatibility.

World iPad

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

Apple is rumoured to be preparing for what is called the World iPad: an iPad that works with both CDMA and GSM networks pursuing the hope of making the magical tablet compatible with 3G carriers internationally.

Master Volume

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

iDevice users - especially iPad users - have been waiting for iOS 4.2 that was rumoured to be released last week but Apple pulled it off because a major Wi-Fi issue found. This week Apple released the second Gold Master of 4.2 - usually known as pre-release or RC. Until now it's been reported that the Wi-Fi issue has been fixed but the question remains: is there going to be another issue that will make Apple push the release again or is it just a rumor started by Apple to hold up the release of unlock for the iPhone?

Never the less, few features have been added to 4.2 that makes it a special update (at least for iPad users): interface tweaks, alongside some functionality added, for example a volume control tweak that can be accessed from the home screen, in the multitasking window.

Until now this is what Apple have to offer in their long awaited update. Will they add something else before the final release or will they save some things for the next generation of iOS?

I Wouldn't Call Myself A Freak

Post Author: Honson Tran
Another Apple freak, but not just an ordinary one. I also specialize in hardware fixes and repairing TVs, taking apart laptops, and fixing anything. I am also an Apple Developer in progress learning Objective C. My other hobbies are dancing, cooking, and gaming.

TwitBird

App Reviewer: Craig Arnold

Twitbird is a Twitter client for the iPod Touch and iPhone available for free ($1.99 and 2.99 for Premium and Pro, respectively).

Mac OSX 10.6.5 Fixes MacBook Air Video Issues

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

After much negative feedback on the MacBook Air's video issues, Apple has released a knowledge base document pertaining to the latest OS X 10.6.5 which solves the incompatiblity issues that 10.6.4 produced in the new Mac Book Air earlier this month. Apple should update MacBook Air with the new system update rather than letting users do it manually, which will lead to encourage users to buy the new product Apple produced earlier this month. The issue was reported to be a software based bug. In rare occurrences faults in drivers or applications leads to this kind of issue in display, and that was the case in the issues that were found in the new MacBook Air.

New iPad for the Holidays

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

The holidays are just around the corner, and an iPad might be on someone's holiday wishlist. Apple has sold about 7.46 million iPads up to late September.

According to what is said on the streets about the next generation of iPads, Apple is really up to something this time after a bad year with few iPhone 4 issues and iOS 4 bugs. Here is what Apple may include in the next generation of iPad.

Legal iFile for Free?

Editor's Note: The method described in this article is NOT CONFIRMED. Use at your own risk.

Apple Co-Founder Loses Faith in iOS

Post Author: Omar Bizreh

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak raised the white flag in-front of Android platforms, believing that the Android platform will vanish iPhone platforms the same way Windows took over Apple's share in PC market. Steve thinks - or even believes - that Android will become on the top of the smartphone platform and that it's just a matter of time.

Kill One Man, You're A Murderer, Kill A Million, A King. Kill Them All, A God

Post Author: James Wilson

Hey all, My name is James Wilson, you can usually find me on my Xbox, my iPod, or reading.

I like writing and have been doing it for a while now and have a particular interest in writing about games/apps.

I will try and make interesting and useful reviews for all to enjoy.

I currently have a jailbroken iPod touch 2G on 3.1.3.
Editor's note: What's with the long name, dude?

FIRE MAH LAZAHS!!!

Post Author: Dennis Fan
It's been too long since we've posted a funny picture.
Enjoy!

Beatles on iTunes

Post Author: Philip Bernstein

As expected, a big update came to the iTunes Library today. Yesterday, Apple updated their homepage, and it showed clocks that corresponded to different time-zones. The American clock showed that at 10 o'clock this morning, there would be a big update from iTunes. As you can probably tell by the title, this update brought the Beatles to iTunes. This was just a quick story to let you know what's going on, I will write a full story about why the Beatles were not in the iTunes store to begin with, and why they were finally added.

Check back soon for the full story!

Battle of the Motion Controllers

Post Author: Stephen Badry

Well, it has been over a week since the last motion controller, the Xbox 360 Kinect, was released, and after watching some gameplay footage of both, I have to say that the Kinect is pretty impressive. 

The ability to game without a controller is a good prospect for getting my grandfather to buy me one

App Hall of Fame - November Apps

Post Author: Dennis Fan

This month, twelve new apps were inducted into the App Hall of Fame. Let's see what they are.

Speedy Reader

Post Author: Nicholas Welch

Speedy Reader is a reading game available on the App Store for $2.99.

Sn0wbreeze 2.1

Post Author: Hector Rivera

"Xpwn GUI for Windows."

Free Live TV For Your iPad

Post Author: Phillip Bernstein

I just wanted to get this story out to you, as it is very useful to a lot of you iPad and iPhone users. Before I say this, I have to mention that its legality is very questionable. The person who owns the site is fighting a legal battle, but he claims that it is completely legal. The site which i am talking about is FilmOn.com, and it lets you watch a lot of the popular TV channels live, for free. You can watch various live shows on NBC, ABC, and a few others.

This site is very convenient for watching TV in places where you don't have a television, and it could be a viable alternative to SlingBox for some people.

Link: FilmOn.com

4.2 Delayed

Contrary to rumours slating the release for Apple's iOS 4.2 firmware for iPads, iPhones and iPods for Friday, November the 12th, the release of this major firmware version was delayed due to last minute issues with WiFi.

SimplyTweet 3

SimplyTweet 3 by MotionObj is a beautifully designed Twitter client for iOS devices and is available on the App Store for $4.99.

Fake-A-Bank Account

Fake-A-Bank Acount by Excelltech Mobile is a nice little app that lets you fool your friends into thinking you have money! It's available on the App Store for $0.99.

Meet Craig - He's A Photographer

Hey, I’m Craig. I’ve had an interest in technology ever since I assisted in building a computer when I was 7. I now have an iPhone and several computers taking up room on my desk and I know a fair bit of iPhone code, HTML, PHP, and Cocoa programming. I am also an avid photographer, you can check out some of my pictures on my website as www.craigarnoldphoto.com. I love anything Apple, and I will definitely be writing about some of my favorite apps.

- Craig Arnold

What You Need To Know For 4.2

By all accounts, we’re within a few days of Apple’s official public release of iOS 4.2. Here’s what you need to know.

TinyUmbrella Updated For 4.2 Beta 3

Why 4.2b3? @chpwn said that it might be useful for an untethered 4.2

jailbreak.

4.2 Firmware Unlock

Yes, your not seeing things! The unlock for the iPhone is coming the same day

or immediately following the 4.2 release.

PhotoLoader for Facebook + PROMO CODES

PhotoLoader for Facebook for iPad is an iPad only app that lets you batch upload photos to Facebook on your iPad. It is available on the iPad App Store for $2.99.

Large Presence

Hi guys! My name is Philip Bernstein and I develop applications for both Apple iOS and Palm WebOS. I run my own company, oZeta Designs, and I have a very a very big presence on the Palm Developer Forums. If you ever need a little help developing your applications, just shoot me an email. I like to help people out! I Love technology, and I will be writing about the things that interest me the most.

What About the Foreground?

Hey, I'm Omar (@Deep_Unknown) and I've been on social websites for a while. I'm pretty hoocked up with electronic devices, programming and testing new stuff (OS releases, beta's, etc)

I know C#, few things in C++, HTML, CSS and Visual Basic (strong background on those languages).

My best until now is my 2nd generation iPod Touch. I've been testing lots of things on it and I'm pretty amazed it hasn't run away from me until now.

I'm new to blogging and I'm trying my best to improve.

I stopped using Microsoft products since I finally found out that other companies are way over the things Microsoft use UNTIL TODAY.

Currently using Ubuntu Linux 10.10 and I love it.

Snore Inspector

Snore Inspector is a snore pattern tracker app by GRSoft Labs available on the App Store for $0.99.

Catapult Madness

Catapult Madness by Armor Games is a nice casual game available on the App Store for $0.99.

I Really Like It

Hi, im Johannes Knapp and I am now writing for How's My App! I live in Germany and I really like iPhones and all other iOS devices. My first iPod was a 2G and I directly started buying apps from the App Store. Then my friend taught me how to jailbreak my iPod (3.1.2 with blackra1n) and since then I've been testing all things I can get my hands on (apps, games, themes, firmwares...). I also have my own website (jk9357.blogspot.com) but no one ever goes on it because no one knows it. My twitter is @jk9357. Im looking forware to writing here!

Allure

In news that makes me want to jump up and scream (I can combine both my websites!) Royal Carribean has announced an iPad app for their signature wine bar, Vinatages. In a press release this week, RoyalCarribean said, "It is very interactive and will give guests the opportunity to learn about different wines, regions, and food pairings and also play games. Guests will be able to order wine and tapas and “set their table.” The order will automatically go the wine tenders to place the order. The service is only available on their newest ship, Allure Of The Seas and no information has been given as to whether the devices will be provided. This is not a new concept, as Royal Carribean's sister company Celebrity X Cruises has been using iPads almost since they were introduced, for everything from menus to virtual art tours. Where will iPads fit in on a family-centered cruise line? We'll have to wait to find out, as Allure launches in a week.
- Stephen Badry

New Kid on the Block

Hello, I am Riaz. I go by the nickname rise_fall_rise in the cyber world. I am the new kid on the block. Relatively new to Apple scene but looking forward to pick up a few lessons in baseband hacking. I hope to clean filter up the App Store. I will try to bring as many stories and reviews to you guys and it's awesome to be a part of this project. Cheers

FileBrowser

FileBrowser by Stratospherix is an iPad application that allows you to access files from remote machines. It is available on the iPad App Store for $2.99.

Fake-A-Text

Fake-A-Text by Excelltech Mobile is a great app on the App Store that lets you create spoof text messages for only $0.99.

Apple Fanboy

Hello, I'm Nicholas Welch, also known as qwertywelch. I'm a new writer here at How's My App.

I have always been a huge fan of Apple, and downloaded the iPhone SDK as soon as it was available in 2008. Although not actually knowing how to write applications at first, I loved messing around in the iPhone Simulator. My first iOS device is an iPod touch 2G, which I got in October of 2009, and have been jailbreaking since the moment geohot released blackra1n for 3.1.1. A year later, I got an iPad and now am not only using apps, but developing them.

I look forward to telling you about some of the gems of the iOS App Store and Cydia.

- Nicholas Welch

Google Instant

Google has come through with their promise on making Google Instant
available on mobile devices, and they have done it in spectacular
fashion. Google Instant for Mobile is still in beta, and there are a
few requirements. You have to be using a iDevice on firmware 4.0 or
later, or an Android device running 2.2 or later. You also have to go
to google.com, as google.ca is not coded for it yet. When you go to
google.com, you have to tap "Turn Instant On" in order to enable it,
and after that, it works exactly like the desktop version, although
with the smaller screen on mobile devices, it does make it a little
harder to read anything but the suggested links. I still suggest you
check it out, as it is really cool.
- Stephen Badry

iWiFiHack Scam

Thought I'd quickly write this to keep everyone on their toes about a certain app released November 1, iWiFiHack.
This program is a complete fake, so no matter how good this app seems, don't download it at all. The download link for it directs you to ShareCash, which requires you to complete a survey that makes you supply information and your email address, which can cause them to spam you if you're not careful! And most of these surveys also require you to fulfil two other services before you get to the "download", which doesn't even work. Just posting this so you guys were in the know about it.
- Mike Denton

Jailbreak for iOS 4.2 Untethered with Limera1n

So the Limera1n jailbreak using Geohots bootrom exploit will still work on iOS 4.2 but, as you know, the bootrom exploit is tethered so geohot used comex's userland exploit to get it untethered on 4.1.

Apple CANNOT patch the bootrom exploit with a new firmware upgrade. They will have to release a new device. But what Apple CAN patch is the userland hack that makes limera1n untethered.

App Hall of Fame - November Report

Deer Hunter 3D: My app suggestion for November

It's November and that means it's time for the App Hall of Fame committee to place their votes on twelve new apps to join the App Hall of Fame for November.

Jailbreaker

Jailbreaker by Triniti Interactive Limited is a nice little game available on the App Store for $0.99.

Redsn0w 0.9.6b2

Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 has been released for 4.1.

This will jailbreak iPod2G, 3G, 4G, iPhone3G, 3GS, 4, iPad, and AppleTV 2G. This jailbreak uses the famous "Limera1n" exploit, discovered by geohot. But it adds a few extras:

• Custom bootlogos for iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPod 2G users (with qualifying bootroms)
• An option that implements the "DFU" button in PwnageTool. This button lets Windows users to use PwnageTool custom IPSWs.

Let me explain: you get a trusted friend to build the IPSW on a Mac, then you use the "DFU" button to exploit your device, leaving it vulnerable. Then you Shift+Restore in iTunes, select the custom IPSW, and let iTunes do the rest.

This is good news for AppleTV users, because no other jailbreak tool supports this device entirely.

Mac and Windows downloads here:
http://tiny.dre.am/pwnage
- Hector Rivera

ChronicTV - Free and Unlimited Cartoon Shows for Your Device

Note: The cartoon shows are most likely hosted illegally and this post is just for information purposes.

Research In Motion Releases Free SDK

So, Research In Motion has released the SDK for Playbook. This SDK uses the Adobe AIR software, and according to developers, "The [SDK] made it simple to develop a browser for the PlayBook within a half an hour! I cannot wait to get started on my submission for App World now that I know how straight-forward it is to program for the PlayBook.” 

Reckless Racing

Reckless Racing is an arcade style racing game by Electronic Arts for £1.79 ($2.99)

'ello, Mate!

Hey guys, I'm Mike.

First off, I'm Australian, so the overseas delay is gonna be a lot of fun!

I've been jailbreaking since 2.1, back when PwnageTool was Windows friendly too.

I'm in a band with some local mates and have too much free time on my hands.

You can find me on Twitter @miikedenton, my YouTube channel is a bomb with only ONE video. You can check it out at TheOddMovie.

I'll try bring as many reviews and stories to you guys as I can, so enjoy!

Oh yeah, you can email me by clicking here.

Peace.

Steve Jobs – No USB 3.0 Until Intel Adopts It

Steve Jobs (CEO of Apple Inc.), replying to an email received from an Apple user, has said that he “doesn’t see USB taking off.”

Maze Raider

Maze Raider by Kishore Tipirneni is a strategy game available on the App Store for free.

Happy Howlin' Halloween

It's been - messed up, disorganized, crazy here at How's My App. As you may have seen from the epic 9 new posts yesterday, we got new staff * :O New Staff? * That should make this blog a lot more active as William still has a broken arm and I spent the last couple weeks working on TinyDream. So, whether you read their introductions or not, they are going to be a welcomed new part of How's My App. Now, onto stuff you actually care about, it's Halloween! Tell us or tweet us what you are doing to celebrate the last day of October, 2010... 102010!

Refrigerator

Hi, my name is Stephen. 
I got into the jailbreak scene when Spirit came out, and I have been a devoted member ever since.
I am currently working on perfecting a VoiceOver exploit that I found, and designing my other website, teencruisereviews.com.
In case you were wondering, teencruisereviews.com is a site where teens have an open forum to review cruises.
Not much relevance to this, but, oh well.
My Twitter is @badbadbadry, my facebook, well, you're not allowed to know about, and MySpace sucks. Oh and here's a haiku:
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they dont make sense
Refrigerator.
- Stephen Badry

Get It While You Can - VLC For iOS To Be Pulled From The App Store

UPDATE 1: According to Eeems on Twitter, it appears that the app has already disappeared from the Canadian iTunes store. At the time of this writing, it's still there in America, though, so act fast!


UPDATE 2: Many North American users are claiming it will not download at all for them. Many of you still looking for a way to download this are advised to download it from Installous, which is completely legal because it is a free app and ironically does not break the terms of the license.


An interesting story from Covering Web today - According to iLounge, the popular VLC Media Player app may soon be pulled from the App Store. VLC is a free media player that can read a lot of files that the iPhone wouldn't be able to do on its own. It's a great app that I would recommend to anyone with a large video collection.

Pushing The Limits

Hello all, my name's Harry (aka Habstinat) and I'm a new writer here at How's My App.

I have experience writing for AppAdvice, Sackcast, and I've helped test and even code a few tools like Sackpad. I'm always on the hunt for new tech news, and I'm passionate about following the iOS Dev Scene and being the first to try out new apps.

As far as hardware goes, I own a jailbroken iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1, and a jailbroken iPad on iOS 3.2.2. I'm regularly refreshing the Cydia "changes" list, and I like experimenting with my iPhone and pushing the limits of what can be done on a mobile phone. I also own an IBM ThinkPad W700ds, dual booted with Linux Ubuntu and Windows 7, and two Macs.

I have a Twitter and a YouTube, and feel free to contact me at Habstinat@howsmyapp.com if you have any questions. I look forward to writing for How's My App and am eager to get started. :)

- Harry Prevor

Finland's Finest

Hey guys :)

My name is Matheos Mattsson (@iTouchTuter) and I live in Finland :)

I am a new writer for howsmyapp.com and I will be doing some posts then and then about Apple news and jailbreaking news :)

I own a iPod Touch 3G and I am jailbroken on iOS 4.1 with limera1n :)

I do have a own blog besides this and a YouTubechanel with tutorials and a twitter account :)

I love jailbreaking and helping people with tech problems :)
And that's a part of why I make tutorials :)
- Matheos Mattsson

Hax0r in the House!

Hello everyone, My name is Matthew Willis.

You can find me on Twitter and the iPhone Dev Team Blog as HMA_Matthew.

I am part of an Xbox 360 Review Team called Te4m360Review.

I have been an Apple fan for many years and I have an iPhone 3GS, which is jailbroken on version 4.0.2

I have been jailbreaking since iOS 2.1 and I hope to help everyone here in the future.

I posted regularly on a blog a year or two ago before it was shut down.

I hope to post helpful and detailed posts here.

- Matthew Willis

PwnageTool 4.1.2

PwnageTool 4.1.2 was released October 20, 2010 for all devices running on 4.1, including AppleTV 2G. 

Hackers Prevail

I am an iPhone guru, hacker, cracker, jailbreaker and blogger. 
I've been interested in the iPhone and anything Apple since I was 12 years old. 
I first got interested in jailbreaking when comex's JailbreakMe Star was released. 
Ask me anything and I will answer your question.
Apple Fanboy
Windows Junkie
iOS Addict
- Hector Rivera

CAPS ARE ARROGANT!!!!

Hey guys! My name is Mathieu Hendey (aka @capsl0ck0n on Twitter). 

I know a lot about jailbreaking (I'm CAPSLOCKON on the iPhone dev team blog) and iDevices in general. 

I am enthusiastic towards everything technological. 

I own a triple boot PC with Hackint0sh, Ubuntu and Windows 7 64-bit and I have an iPhone 4.

I used to have an iPhone 3G. This is my first foray into blogging, so feel free to give me some feedback on what I'm doing right and wrong.

- Mathieu Hendey

It's Me! Mario!

Hey! I'm Brian Twomey (aka @trusttouch) and I’m originally from Twitter but have been on a few social sites before. I’m a tech junkie and love everything electronic.
I know basic HTML and the foundations of Java.
I have a two laptops and two computers all running Windows 7 64-bit.
I have a second generation iPod touch and an LG Optimus phone running Google Android 2.1 (Éclair).
I’m currently just starting out writing blogs but I’m improving.
This is just a summary of who I am. Please check out the rest of my blog http://tiny.dre.am/ie.
- Brian Twomey

[Preview] Aqua Pearls

Dun dun dun! Popular casual game developer G5 Entertainment is going to release a new puzzle game... and you get a preview!

It's Time To Blog: A Fallen Community?

One of the reasons. One of the reasons I love my iPod so much and that I created this site, is because of the loving iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and Apple community. A bunch of people, hackers, developers, enthusiasts, bloggers, all of the above that put together, makes a nice, respectful and embraceful community. 

[Apology] CheezeRom

This is a letter of apology for the incorrect information posted by the editor of this blog.

On October 16, this blog posted an article about a jailbreak for iPod touch 2G MC models running 4.1 firmware. As it was just discovered, this is FAKE. We are sorry of this mistake, we were never informed of this information prior to posting this, as it was revealed a few minutes ago. We offer to you our sincerest apologies regarding this situation.

Apple Crowned King...

Apple has recently been crowned the King of stupid worthless updates. By whom you ask? By me.

A Little Break

[Promo Codes] Hyperbowl

Thank you to Phillip Chu of Technicat for once again, providing us with promo codes for his recently updated app "Hyperbowl" (advertised on right). The app retails on the App Store for $2.99 but we have some promo codes to give away courtesy of him. Be sure to not only thank him for the codes but to also write an honest review of the app on the App Store. Have fun bowling and don't forget the shoes!

Who's The Real Pirate?

So, many of you, hate piracy. But what is piracy? Who is responsible? Why does it happen?

Well, piracy is stealing basically copyrighted content (we're talking about apps right now). People say it's used for try before you buy, a feature abandoned at the bus stop by Apple. And the truth is: many people do so. But what about those who don't? Well these hardcore pirates steal and keep the app. But who is responsible for this nonsense? Is it Apple? Is it the pirates? Hackulous?

Twitter Conversation with Apalon

If you don't know what's going on, read my previous post.

My Email to Apalon

Hey guys. I just emailed Apalon (developers of 100 Nazi Scalps and Slice It II) regarding their direct rip off of Com2uS's Slice It! application. Here's the email:

[App Review] Soccer Superstars

Soccer Superstars by GAMEVIL is a soccer game for the iOS Platform available on the Apple App Store for $2.99.

Team For Pure Piracy?

HOW'S MY APP DOES NOT SUPPORT APPLICATION PIRACY IN ANY WAY.

iModZone, "developers" of the so called "IPA God" seems to be a source for pure piracy. Looking over their site for some news to report on, I find that the home page of their forum is full of "Releases."

[Promo Codes] Stick Climber

Stick Climber by DeMentid Apps is a pretty awesome game!

We were given five codes to giveaway and we're giving three away over a twitter contest and two here.

[Promo Codes] Dice Pack

Dice Pack by DeMentid Apps.

We were given three codes to give away and here they are!

[Promo Codes] Ringtone Studio

Ringtone Studio by Metulia (Kemal Taskin) is a Ringtone Studio. :)

We were given five codes to giveaway and we're giving three away over a twitter contest and two here.

Draw Date for Giveaway

The draw date for the $10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway will be this Saturday. This is your last chance to enter and every entry counts.
Original Giveaway Announcement

[App Review] Fake-a-Call

Excelltech Reviews Part 1 of 5.
Fake-a-Call by Excelltech is a (call faking application) call faking application for the iOS Platform available on the Apple App Store for $0.99.

Cracked App Exploit

HOW'S MY APP DOES NOT SUPPORT APPLICATION PIRACY IN ANY WAY.

The app piracy scene took a turn for the stupid today when a group of apparent iPhone hackers found an exploit allowing cracked apps to be installed on a non jailbroken iDevice.

Mobile Site Migration Complete

I have just completed moving the How's My App Mobile site to a different host. You can find the mobile site at the same domain name and all the images and posts have been properly transferred. I have also made it a tiny bit better and I'll see if you can tell what it is.

[App Review] Supermarket Mania

Supermarket Mania by G5 Entertainment is a supermarket based time management game available on the Apple App Store for only $2.99!

So Like, Yeah

I guess I should take this time to formally announce our Twitter giveaway. We are giving away $10 iTunes GC on Twitter and all you have to do is tweet or retweet the following:

"Enter to win a $10 iTunes GC from @HowsMyApp! Just RT and follow! Enter as many times as you want! Every entry and RT counts!"

I have not yet decided on an end date but it should come before the end of this month.

Over the course of the giveaway, there will also be extra chances to get more entries so they will be listed here.

Sorry I'm announcing this now.

UPDATE 1: How's My App Mobile is finally #1 News on OpenAppMkt! Every retweet of this post gets 2 entries AND if we get 1000 installs, every RT of this tweet will get 10 entries! http://bit.ly/aq5g40 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! 

UPDATE 2: Wish William well (@ reply) and get 2 entries for the $10 iTunes GC Giveaway! (He broke his arm and dislocated his shoulder today). 

UPDATE 3: Get HMA Mobile on the OpenAppMkt Top Apps and everyone who RTs this gets 10 entries for the $10 iTunes card giveaway! http://bit.ly/aq5g40

To Make Matters Worse

William now has a dislocated shoulder and a broken arm. Wish him well.

Sorry!

Sorry for lack of posts, I've had stuff.

Ugh!

My iTunes account got hacked. Simple as that. Another delay! Broken iPod, hacked iTunes, school starting, great life!

[App Review] BeejiveIM

BeejiveIM (With Push) by Beejive. Inc. is an extremely lightweight and ultrafast IM client for the iOS platform available on the Apple App Store for $9.99.

[App Review] Traffic Control Game

Traffic Control Game by Atinco is (guess what?) a traffic control game (!) available on the Apple App Store for only $0.99.

[App Review] IM+ Pro

IM+ Pro by Shape Services is an IM service available on the iOS platform for $9.99 on the Apple App Store.

[Interview] Phillip Chu of Technicat

The following is an interview that took place over email last week. I may inject some of my comments to certain questions, other than that, the interview was not edited.

[App Review] Fruit Ninja

Fruit Ninja by Halfbrick Studios is a nice simple game with a lovely concept available on the Apple App Store for $0.99.

[App Review] Jump O'Clock

Jump O'Clock by Glu Mobile is an action-adventure game similar in concept to Doodle Jump available on the Apple App Store for $1.99.

[App Review] Angry Birds

Angry Birds by Clickgamer.com is a 2D puzzle-strategy game available on the Apple App Store for only $0.99. (ONLY $0.99?)

[App Review] Hero of Sparta

Hero of Sparta by Gameloft is a 3D RPG game available on the Apple App Store for $1.99.

[App Review] Glyder

Glyder by Glu Mobile is a 3D flight simulation game for the iOS platform available on the Apple App Store for $0.99.

[Preview] Slice It!

Slice It! by Com2uS is a casual puzzle game for the iOS platform planned for release at $0.99. Currently in beta testing, I will show you screenshots from the Ad-Hoc build.

[App Review] BeatMaker

BeatMaker by Intua is a mobile music creation studio for the iOS platform available on the Apple App Store for $9.99.

The SHSH Window

As you all know, yesterday (August 11, 2010) at 3:00EST (12:00 Cupertino Time), Apple released iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, iPod Touch 2G and 3G solely to patch the JailbreakMe PDF exploit. Personally, I think it's a waste of bandwidth. I recommend you save your SHSH blobs ASAP so you will be able to return to your current iOS version in case you accidentally upgrade. You don't even need to have a jailbroken device. Use the Firmware Umbrella but don't forget, the window of opportunity for SHSH signing will close soon and unexpectedly. And another hint: never write an article while watching TV.

More New Apps

Hacker Stream Lite - Free

Hacker Stream Pro - $0.99

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OpenAppMkt

Made for Cheap Profit

Don't think that just because an accessory has the "Made for iPod" icon that it is Apple approved and non-hazardous toasted your device. Why? They were made for almost no money and sold for a couple bucks. They are not safe for use for your device and now their companies are being sued by Apple.

How's My App Mobile on OpenAppMkt

It may not be a native iPhone app but it'll do for now.
Visit http://openappmkt.com on your iPhone and follow the instructions. Then open it and find How's My App by Fueled By Promo. No jailbreak or OpenAppMkt account required.

Funnest Fake I've Seen. I Would Actually Enjoy Explaining This

Oh Yeah, Man, I'm Keeping That!

WHOA SHIT MAN! THAT'S LOW!

[App Review] Tap Tap Tycoon

Tap Tap Tycoon by Playnora is a real estate simulation game for the iOS platform available on the Apple App Store for $1.99.

To Be Honest, Not What I Expected

Here We Go Again

You may remember a month ago when I stopped posting because I was the only person here and my iPod was messed up (software glitch), now, my iPod is messed up due to a hardware issue. And I need to get it fixed/replaced through Apple. Hopefully, they will (64GB iPod Touch 3rd Generation) but the issue may be caused by my charger ("Please note that Apple's warranty does not cover damage caused by accident or misuse, including damage caused by liquids.") or they may find some traces of an old jailbreak which I think is quite stupid because this is a physical hardware problem. Cross your fingers and hope for the best. Please pay attention to the DONATE button to your right. Hey, on the bright side, if it doesnt work out, I can bring it to a ghetto Chinese device fixer at Pacific Mall, maybe even pick up some DVDs in the process, I've been meaning to watch Inception again. Oh, and while I'm at it, the Sponsors part to the right has display issues and I'm not really sure how to fix it. AND ALSO, I found my iPod's problem while lying in bed feeling sick. So then, I had to get out of bed to use the computer to use Apple's Service shit. And I have some isolated screen sensitivity issues. I love life. ='(

BTW: Does anyone know if you can restore a backup of an old iPod on a new iPod?

This Doesn't Seem To Work

Hi, Rods !!!, Ever Heard of Multitasking?

See, if you don't get it, the app has multitasking. When the guy opened the camera, it didn't work and he closed it. He opened it again and guess what? He was still in the nonfunctioning camera.

YEAH! A Canadian Attack Attack!

Attack Attack! is an American band. Still though, it sounds and reads funny.

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Intermittent Site Issues

An unknown bug is causing the site to display as it would if it was June 27 instead of how it should.

Here's how it should look.

I Don't See How That's Relevant

Apple iPhone 4 Bumper Giveaway Ready

The bumpers Apple promised to iPhone 4 users are now being taken off the Apple Store.

This Is What I Have To Deal With In The Morning

I'm so happy for me.

To be honest, I expected 2-3.

[Featured App Review] Doodle Kart - Multiplay

Wildly popular at the time of release, Doodle Kart - Multiplay changed the way we think about racing games for the iOS platform.