Mobileshop Articles in the Apple Category
NBA title reviewed for iPhone 3G
Posted: 27 October 2009
A new basketball game has been made available for the Apple iPhone 3G that one reviewer has put to the test.
In a piece for Pocket Gamer this week, Tracy Erickson looked at NBA Live and noted that with all 30 of the US league's teams available, this is a release that could be popular with fans.
The lack of a multiplayer is something that was noted as a shame and the writer expressed hope that this would be included in the next title in the series. However, the gameplay was highlighted as something that may prove popular.
Ms Erickson said this facility was particularly easy to get to grips with, as "a context-sensitive analogue stick" can be used to enhance what is "a simp ...
Apple iPhone 'mixes business with pleasure'
Posted: 27 October 2009
The Apple iPhone 3G has been singled out as a device that offers a business solution for some and fun for others.
In a speech delivered at the Westminster eForum Keynote Seminar, More than Talk - The Future of Mobile, Jeremy Green described the phone as "cool" and popular with all kinds of user.
Speaking to delegates, the Ovum practice leader for mobile said that in addition to this, its creator had been able to build a product that could represent the future of the electronics industry.
"Apple is at the centre of this new version of the business model. They take responsibility for the end-to-end experience of the customer and they also sit in the middle of the value chai ...
Accessory firm aims to have 'impact of App Store'
Posted: 13 October 2009
One company that sells mobile accessories has revealed it hopes to have a similar impact to that of the Apple iPhone 3G's App Store.
Avenir Telecom announced it is now offering a range of products - built by Beewi - that has been designed with Apple's flagship handset in mind.
The items being provided by the firm include a hands-free car kit - described as being one of the most potable and lightweight options available.
In addition, customers can also purchase a Bluetooth transmitter that makes it possible for two individuals with separate pairs of headphones to enjoy music wirelessly at the same time.
Andy Tow, managing director of Avenir Telecom, said the firm is determined ...
'The customer wins' on Apple iPhone availability
Posted: 1 October 2009
The announcements this week regarding the availability of the Apple iPhone 3G S in the UK will be great news for consumers, it has been claimed.
Following the announcements this week that Orange and Vodafone were set to stock the device - taking away O2's exclusivity deal - a spokeswoman for Mobile Choice said it is clear that the buyer could benefit.
Natasha Stokes, editor at the online and print publication, noted the new deals that could become available for the iPhone as a result of more choice would be fuelled by the desirability of the handset itself.
On the subject of whether buyers could expect a price war on the gadget, she explained this would be dependent on the new providers ...
Apple iPhone 3G S 'popular for many reasons'
Posted: 17 August 2009
Not everyone buys and Apple iPhone 3G S for its high-tech capabilities, one expert has advised.
In a recent post for the CCS Insight Blog, Robert Caunt recalls a recent incident where it was illustrated for him that many people simply want the device because it looks great.
He explained a lunch meeting with a friend and his father led to the conversation turning to mobile phones, at which point the elder of the relatives pulled out an iPhone.
Mr Caunt added that despite being a very intelligent man, the Apple user was unaware of how to connect the gadget to the internet, but this was not surprising as it appeals to many different types of consumer.
"They see it as a phone ...
High flying combat for iPhone users
Posted: 11 August 2009
Apple iPhone 3G users have been offered the opportunity to test out their dogfighting skills in a new flight simulation game reviewed by Pocket Gamer this week.
The site's Keith Andrew looked at Metal Sun - one of the latest titles to be put out for the platform by developers Silver Machine - and said players can expect "pure arcade combat".
He noted the main aim of the game is points-based and although there is very little interaction with the actual aliens which form the enemy threat for your pilot, there is some tricky gameplay on offer.
"Most of your time will be spent dogfighting. Strange ships that seem to hover in the skies are your main targets. Harder still are t ...
New iPhone game 'tougher than it looks'
Posted: 6 August 2009
A new puzzle game available for the Apple iPhone 3G S is not as simple as it first looks, it has been advised.
In a review for Pocket Gamer, Tracy Erickson looked at Huebris and noted that taking control of the individual coloured blocks it displays on screen seems simple enough, but soon develops into a chess-like battle of skill.
Each of the coloured bricks behaves in its own individual manner and players will find they can only slide them around according to this. For example, yellows only move two spaces at a time and greens can only be put on similarly shaded areas.
This means in order to get the pieces to the board locations where they are supposed to be and solve the puzzle, it i ...
Apple iPhone 3G: A phone for all types
Posted: 3 August 2009
The Apple iPhone 3G is clearly a handset that appeals to all kinds of users - not just "creative types", it has been suggested.
A Mobile Entertainment spokesman commented on the handset's popularity this week and said although made by a manufacturer that tends to be a hit with one particular demographic, it had succeeded across the board.
Tim Green, executive editor the monthly magazine, admitted that he had originally thought the iPhone would be for the same type of people that shop for its creators' line of home computers and laptops - but this had not been the case.
"I thought it would be the Mac of the mobile world - that a lot of graphic designers and creative types ...
Apple iPhone complaint not upheld
Posted: 30 July 2009
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has decided not to uphold complaints relating to a promotional campaign for the Apple iPhone 3G.
According to the judgment, ten viewers voiced concern over whether the advert - which referred to the many apps available for the handset - was misleading.
The voice-over on the clip said "Yep, there's an app for just about anything. Only on the iPhone", but the group of consumers said this may not be true because the T Mobile G1 phone also has a marketplace with downloadable apps as well.
However, the ASA said it believed viewers would understand the meaning of "Only on the iPhone" to mean that Apple is not the only company supplyin ...
New allowance app "very fast"
Posted: 30 July 2009
A new app for the Apple iPhone 3G is "very fast" and simple to use, it has been said.
CNET UK reviewed the latest gadget - Prenvo's Mobile Allowance for iPhone - which tells a user how many minutes and texts from their contract are remaining in the month.
The app is 59p and the team at the technology website said although it only does one thing, it does it well.
"Why this isn't on every phone made by every company, everywhere, ever, is a mystery," said one of them
The app works over Wi-Fi, Edge and 3G.
Back in June, Flora Graham at CNET UK reviewed the Apple iPhone 3G S.
She described it as the best touchscreen handset in the world and said ...
