It is a good thing that the iPhone thoughtfully has applications that are free for download. Not everyone would like to pay additionally for applications. There are several free game downloads that would keep you entertained for hours on end. In fact there are several games that cater to all tastes when it comes to mobile entertainment.
For starters, the classic solitaire - This can application can be played in portrait as well as landscape orientation. The cards can easily be moved with your fingers and there is almost no difference between playing the game on your computer and on the phone. Though it does not stand out as something unique, it is one of the classics that is available for free.
The game Snake is another mobile classic that is now free for download. A thoughtful change to the game is that your snake will now move only to the left or right. Any more directions could get confusing in terms of playing. The time for loading is almost non-existent and there are several bonuses to be picked up along the way. The crazy mode makes for a lot of fun. For speed enthusiasts there is the game called Racing. Possibly like the game Need for Speed. It allows you to choose your car, earn points, play against people and be the speed demon that is hiding inside you.
A stick figure that plays a multitude of sports – that is what Stick Sports – Summer Games Lite is all about. This is an abridged version of the game. It currently plays only javelin. Once you buy the whole version you can also have your stick figure pole vault and long jump. The game can be addictive to those who have enjoyed it.
Spearfishing 3D is another game that is available in its limited version. As the name suggests it is all about deep water fishing. It gives you the option for spearing different fish, attempting to catch shark, use a freestyle mode etc. The complete version has around 10 levels. Each one is more challenging than the other. Live Poker 6k from Zynga is a wonderful application that is played with several other people. It is easy to understand and navigate through. Words with Friends is a Scrabble look-alike. It is a fun game that helps you spend your time fruitfully. There are several updates to the game that can be downloaded as and when they are made available.
The iPhone has immense potential when it comes to applications. Once you tire of one, you could always substitute it with another.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Monday, April 26, 2010
The best of paid applications
The iPhone has a plethora of applications that are made available on it. While some of them are free, some of them can be downloaded for a price. The price is often a nominal one, more in acknowledgement of the creativity and effort that has gone into the creation of the application. There are several popular ones among the paid applications.
The Cell Phone Tracker Pro is one that everyone would like to own. What it claims to do is track your cell phone no matter where it is. It can also give you the location of a person based on certain inputs. The application may have some glitches which will be ironed out in time. When the game Bejeweled first hit the Internet, it became a phenomenon overnight. People were addicted to it. The fact that there is now an iPhone application for it is added testimony. This is the second release of the game. There are several levels to play and the scores are easily visible with a lot of fanfare.
Businessmen know the importance of conference calls. Being able to switch between WiFi and 3G as you pass through networks is also an important factor. The only thing missing in this application is the PUSH ability. At $15, this is an application that has found a number of downloads and several satisfied users.
Who would imagine that a game like Monopoly can be played on a phone? Well now it can, thanks to the iPhone application that makes it possible. It has all the features of the board game and has great interactivity. It is great way to pass time. There are times when you will feel that the application is rigged to win in some ways especially in the medium and difficult game stages. But overall it is a nice application to have.
For avid computer games, the All-In-1 box is an ideal set up. It has 5 interactive games that cater all types of players. It has a mix of puzzle and sniper games with a larger inclination towards sniper games. It is easily set up and the navigational skills required are minimal. TXT is an application that will allow you to send unlimited number of free text messages to any phone based in the US. This is one application that the younger users of iPhone will be most pleased with. Facebook Ultimate – an application that keeps in plugged into the social networking site that has taken the world by Storm.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
The Cell Phone Tracker Pro is one that everyone would like to own. What it claims to do is track your cell phone no matter where it is. It can also give you the location of a person based on certain inputs. The application may have some glitches which will be ironed out in time. When the game Bejeweled first hit the Internet, it became a phenomenon overnight. People were addicted to it. The fact that there is now an iPhone application for it is added testimony. This is the second release of the game. There are several levels to play and the scores are easily visible with a lot of fanfare.
Businessmen know the importance of conference calls. Being able to switch between WiFi and 3G as you pass through networks is also an important factor. The only thing missing in this application is the PUSH ability. At $15, this is an application that has found a number of downloads and several satisfied users.
Who would imagine that a game like Monopoly can be played on a phone? Well now it can, thanks to the iPhone application that makes it possible. It has all the features of the board game and has great interactivity. It is great way to pass time. There are times when you will feel that the application is rigged to win in some ways especially in the medium and difficult game stages. But overall it is a nice application to have.
For avid computer games, the All-In-1 box is an ideal set up. It has 5 interactive games that cater all types of players. It has a mix of puzzle and sniper games with a larger inclination towards sniper games. It is easily set up and the navigational skills required are minimal. TXT is an application that will allow you to send unlimited number of free text messages to any phone based in the US. This is one application that the younger users of iPhone will be most pleased with. Facebook Ultimate – an application that keeps in plugged into the social networking site that has taken the world by Storm.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Popular Featured Games
The iPhone has been touted as a powerhouse of mobile entertainment. Based entirely on applications, the iPhone throws up several of them that can work towards helping work life. There are also plenty of ways in which you can relax with your phone. The multitude of games that you can choose from is a good place to start.
Take Gesture 21 for example. This is a game for all of those who love card games. Based on the game Blackjack, it can be played by someone who is learning the ropes as well as by an experienced casino player. The game allows you to bet, play a hand, keep track of scores and even allows you to buy insurance if you would so need. A first timer may take a while getting used to the entire set-up.
For those of you who like a little action in your games – Jungle Jump – the mother of all jumps could be your answer. The game has extremely good graphics and a high loading speed. It has three levels and you can choose your level of difficulty. Want a little water fun on the side, then just tap your creature and he will spray water in the direction of the tap. This game is for those with patience.
A game with a twist is what Belly Bums is all about. The game is of volleyball. Only difference is that you will have to bounce the ball of your opponent’s and your stomach. It will take a bit of practice since the ball can end up flying over your head. This is a touch game and you will have to use your fingers to swipe the ball around. The sound and graphics add to the fun of the game.
The iBloxs is an old classic which has been brought back with a number of upgrades. The graphics and the background music are great. This game can be played solo or can be set up for multi-player levels through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It has several modes such as the puzzle mode and Time Attack mode. Pounce is another card game, but one that has been simplistically developed. It has an easy navigable menu and even has a tutorial. This is something most games do not come with. This game too can be played alone or with others. There is even opportunity to host a game via your phone.
Can classic war games be far behind? The Skies of Glory is one such game that is free for download. The game makes you a fighter pilot and you will have to work your way up the ranks. There are several applications that provide for hours of fun.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Take Gesture 21 for example. This is a game for all of those who love card games. Based on the game Blackjack, it can be played by someone who is learning the ropes as well as by an experienced casino player. The game allows you to bet, play a hand, keep track of scores and even allows you to buy insurance if you would so need. A first timer may take a while getting used to the entire set-up.
For those of you who like a little action in your games – Jungle Jump – the mother of all jumps could be your answer. The game has extremely good graphics and a high loading speed. It has three levels and you can choose your level of difficulty. Want a little water fun on the side, then just tap your creature and he will spray water in the direction of the tap. This game is for those with patience.
A game with a twist is what Belly Bums is all about. The game is of volleyball. Only difference is that you will have to bounce the ball of your opponent’s and your stomach. It will take a bit of practice since the ball can end up flying over your head. This is a touch game and you will have to use your fingers to swipe the ball around. The sound and graphics add to the fun of the game.
The iBloxs is an old classic which has been brought back with a number of upgrades. The graphics and the background music are great. This game can be played solo or can be set up for multi-player levels through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It has several modes such as the puzzle mode and Time Attack mode. Pounce is another card game, but one that has been simplistically developed. It has an easy navigable menu and even has a tutorial. This is something most games do not come with. This game too can be played alone or with others. There is even opportunity to host a game via your phone.
Can classic war games be far behind? The Skies of Glory is one such game that is free for download. The game makes you a fighter pilot and you will have to work your way up the ranks. There are several applications that provide for hours of fun.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Free popular children’s games
The iPhone has turned out to be one of the best ways to keep children entertained. There are a host of game applications that are educational as well as entertaining. These applications are an example of technology being put to intelligent use.
Take the game collapse for example. This is a wonderfully colored block game. There are levels in being able to collapse the most number of blocks. While the music and sound effects are nothing to go by, the game can keep one hooked for hours. The Tiles Puzzle is for slightly older children who can spend time doing a jigsaw puzzle on the phone. You have a timer set for you to judge speed. You can reset the game and the picture changes. You can even muddle up all the pieces once you are done.
Making a flip book is a wonderful way to keep a creative child occupied. The same task has been made a little easier with the iPhone application. Though it can hold only two books at a time, each of them can be erased and started again from scratch. Relive the 80s with the Simon Classic game. Having it on the phone can bring back a lot of childhood memories and even create some new ones for your child. SpongeBob with a guitar, this is one application all SpongeBob fans are going to like. The aim is to get a band together and pay the Jellyfish Jam. Some of the songs have been classified as mediocre, but it has been popular with children.
The Monkey Flight game is a great one for your children. You will have to launch monkeys into the air using a coconut tree as a catapult. They will have to pick pineapples and orange slices. It is very addictive when it comes to children and equally so when the adult gets a hang of it. Your kids missing the chance to vote for the Kid’s Choice Awards 2010, then get the application which will allow them to do so online. Watch all the nominations and breeze through the easy voting process. A lot of people vouch for the fact that it is faster than accessing the same on a computer.
An arcade game now on the iPhone. Whac-a-mole is all about get those nosy creatures before they ruin Easter celebrations. It has all the fun and noise associated with the arcade versions of the game. Older children can have hours of fun with the Voice Changer Plus that allows you to change your voice in many ways. The Zombie Farm is a twisted version of the Farmville.
There are several games that will keep children occupied for hours.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Take the game collapse for example. This is a wonderfully colored block game. There are levels in being able to collapse the most number of blocks. While the music and sound effects are nothing to go by, the game can keep one hooked for hours. The Tiles Puzzle is for slightly older children who can spend time doing a jigsaw puzzle on the phone. You have a timer set for you to judge speed. You can reset the game and the picture changes. You can even muddle up all the pieces once you are done.
Making a flip book is a wonderful way to keep a creative child occupied. The same task has been made a little easier with the iPhone application. Though it can hold only two books at a time, each of them can be erased and started again from scratch. Relive the 80s with the Simon Classic game. Having it on the phone can bring back a lot of childhood memories and even create some new ones for your child. SpongeBob with a guitar, this is one application all SpongeBob fans are going to like. The aim is to get a band together and pay the Jellyfish Jam. Some of the songs have been classified as mediocre, but it has been popular with children.
The Monkey Flight game is a great one for your children. You will have to launch monkeys into the air using a coconut tree as a catapult. They will have to pick pineapples and orange slices. It is very addictive when it comes to children and equally so when the adult gets a hang of it. Your kids missing the chance to vote for the Kid’s Choice Awards 2010, then get the application which will allow them to do so online. Watch all the nominations and breeze through the easy voting process. A lot of people vouch for the fact that it is faster than accessing the same on a computer.
An arcade game now on the iPhone. Whac-a-mole is all about get those nosy creatures before they ruin Easter celebrations. It has all the fun and noise associated with the arcade versions of the game. Older children can have hours of fun with the Voice Changer Plus that allows you to change your voice in many ways. The Zombie Farm is a twisted version of the Farmville.
There are several games that will keep children occupied for hours.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Featured TV Shows and Computer Games
The iPhone has changed the way people interact with various media. What was once exclusive to the TV and computer is now available in the form of an application on a phone. Take for example popular TV shows and computer games. While a restricted version of a few of them is available for free, some of them are paid applications. Such is the popularity of
these applications.
Among games, Call of Duty – World at War – Zombies is an extremely popular one. For those who have played the computer version, getting the hang of this one will be easy. There are various levels in the game and each one has to be downloaded. Once you have the entire game, it will require the installation of a map. The great part about this game is that it can have multi-player settings and can be hooked up via WiFi as well as Bluetooth. However, your mobile internet connection could play spoilsport here.
There are several strategy games that are played on a console. In keeping with that sentiment and popularity is the game The Settlers. This music and sound effects game gives you plenty of instructions to clear the first few rounds. You then have to go on building cities and fortifying them. For newcomers to real time strategy games, this can take some getting used to.
Popular TV shows and updates too have made their way to the iPhone. If Major League Baseball is your thing, then MLB.com At Bat is something you should have. With an easily readable interface, you have access to the scoreboard on game day. You have live streaming audio as well as video highlights being made available. It can be browsed through team wise. You can even set up your own favorites list. Close on its heels is the NBA League Pass Mobile. You can carry the game live with you where you go. The added advantages are live statistic updates as well as the capacity to view a game up to 2 days after it.
The Simpsons Arcade covers a popular TV show with a game. The small games are priceless and can give you hours of fun. The blockbuster Avatar too has been recreated in the form of a game. You get to set the difficulty rating. Training is provided along with items you will need. The game is carries a good replication of the world of the people of Eywa.
The applications are plenty and are constantly being added.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
these applications.
Among games, Call of Duty – World at War – Zombies is an extremely popular one. For those who have played the computer version, getting the hang of this one will be easy. There are various levels in the game and each one has to be downloaded. Once you have the entire game, it will require the installation of a map. The great part about this game is that it can have multi-player settings and can be hooked up via WiFi as well as Bluetooth. However, your mobile internet connection could play spoilsport here.
There are several strategy games that are played on a console. In keeping with that sentiment and popularity is the game The Settlers. This music and sound effects game gives you plenty of instructions to clear the first few rounds. You then have to go on building cities and fortifying them. For newcomers to real time strategy games, this can take some getting used to.
Popular TV shows and updates too have made their way to the iPhone. If Major League Baseball is your thing, then MLB.com At Bat is something you should have. With an easily readable interface, you have access to the scoreboard on game day. You have live streaming audio as well as video highlights being made available. It can be browsed through team wise. You can even set up your own favorites list. Close on its heels is the NBA League Pass Mobile. You can carry the game live with you where you go. The added advantages are live statistic updates as well as the capacity to view a game up to 2 days after it.
The Simpsons Arcade covers a popular TV show with a game. The small games are priceless and can give you hours of fun. The blockbuster Avatar too has been recreated in the form of a game. You get to set the difficulty rating. Training is provided along with items you will need. The game is carries a good replication of the world of the people of Eywa.
The applications are plenty and are constantly being added.
Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter
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