Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 11, 2011 A Seattle-based law firm has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple and five major book publishers of fixing eBook prices. The suit, filed by Hagens Berman, alleges that Apple and Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Group Inc, Hachette Book Group, and Macmillan Publishers “colluded” on eBook prices in order to force Amazon to “abandon its pro-consumer...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 11, 2011 Apple has announced that MobileMe users planning to migrate to iCloud will retain the storage space that they have already paid for. Apple’s iCloud service will, for the most part, replace MobileMe and offer additional features such as the ability to sync music, documents, and apps between multiple devices. iCloud offers user 5GB of storage free of charge, while the standard...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 11, 2011 Vudu is making itself available on Apple’s iPad, a move that will help the video streaming service keep pace with Netflix and other leading competitors. Vudu and parent company Walmart said in a joint statement that North American iPad owners can now access the growing service through an official WebApp. Vudu says they have successfully created a fresh “navigation...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 10, 2011 Google has rolled out an updated version of its Google+ social networking app for iOS which adds support for both the iPad and iPod Touch. Previously early adopters could only use the app, which landed in the App Store July 19, on an iPhone device. While the Google+ web app works great on every apple device, the company’s native apps offer a few features that you...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 10, 2011 Zombie Gunship developer Limbic Software has decided to give something back to early adopters with the game’s first major update. Version 1.1 turns Zombie Gunship into a universal app, meaning users can play the game on both their iPhone and iPad with a single purchase. This is an unexpected and generous move on Limbic Software’s part, as most developers choose to...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 10, 2011 If Cut the Rope: Experiments uncovers one scientific truth, it’s this: ZeptoLab knows how to put together a charming puzzle game. Loyal rope slashers are undoubtedly pleased to see the iPhone classic back on the ropes again in all its candy eating glory. The physics engine still dominates, the graphics are still Pixar-appealing, and everything everyone loved about Cut the...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 10, 2011 Apple has just recently launched a new low-cost $999 iMac for educational institutions, available now on the Higher Educational online store. The new $999 iMac’s will not be available for individual purchase. The specs are lower than the standard iMac: • 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 Dual-Core • 21.5-inch LCD • AMD Radeon HD 6750 with 256MB • 2GB RAM •...

Posted by Alexander Bader on Aug 10, 2011 Owners of iPads and iPhones have plenty of choices when it comes to enjoying casino and poker games, as some of the very first iPhone games were for poker fans, including Apple’s own Texas Hold’em app. Millions of people around the world play casino games such as poker, slots, blackjack, and video pokerso it only makes sense that game developers would create numerous...