Posted by John Madison on May 13, 2011 The hit title for iPad, “Duck Hunter HD for iPad”, is on for free today. There have been quite a few freebies for iPhone, so it’s nice that iPad get’s some love as well. Duck Hunter is described as a “modern spin on the Duck Hunt formula”, so basically it’s a modernized Duck Hunt. Though it’s quite a simple game (tap the Ducks that...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 13, 2011 The ‘doubleTwist’ team has shown Android developers, yet again, how to truly integrate third party applications with iTunes and a multitude of Apple devices. As of version 1.4, ‘doubleTwist’ allows users to stream music and multimedia to AirPlay speakers and other compatible technology, including the Apple TV. When a supported device such as...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 12, 2011 It can be challenging enough to find a fitting wallpaper, and not everyone can create a visually appealing iPad background using Photoshop. Google Images is riddled with plenty photos and designs with unruly resolutions and pixelated features.  Sure, some dedicated applications offer plenty of options, but none of them are truly “you”.  That’s where the...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 12, 2011 Joe Hewitt, the developer behind the popular Facebook iOS app, has officially left the company. Even though he has been around since FaceBook’s initial launch on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Hewitt noted that he didn’t leave the company on bad terms. Normally when I leave a job I go out cursing the management and wishing I had left much sooner. In the case...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 12, 2011 The first update to Rovio Mobile’s ‘Angry Birds Rio’ will be landing on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch later this week. ‘Angry Birds Rio: Beach Volley’ takes place in the bright and sunny coast of Brazil. The update will feature brand new levels festooned with volleyballs, beach umbrellas, and a ton of monkeys to...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 12, 2011  According to the 2011 BrandZ Top 100, Apple has successfully beat out Google to become the most valuable brand in the world. Apple earning the top spot ends Google’s four-year reign in the position following an 84 percent increase in Apple’s value, thanks to product launches ranging from the iPad to the Apple TV. Of course, Apple, Google, and Microsoft...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 12, 2011 Amazon’s Cloud Player service originally launched with only Android compatibility, but the most recent update quietly added basic iOS support. For those iOS users who have created a free Amazon Cloud Drive account, you can now stream music on Apple devices too. While Amazon doesn’t offer a native iOS app for its Cloud Player similar to the one developed for devices...

Posted by Alexander Bader on May 11, 2011 Backflip Studios, the developers behind ‘Paper Toss’ and ‘NinJump’, has announced an iOS tower defense game in partnership with MGM studios. ‘Army of Darkness: Defense’ will feature infamous dialogue from Army of Darkness protagonist Ash Williams and multiple other characters drawn directly from the famed film. Playing as Ash, gamers will...