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Unoffical Apple News
The long awaited city-creation simulation game, SimCity by Electronic Arts popped up on the App Store today. This is the same as the PC version SimCity 3000 however EA promises that the iPhone version will bring the most realistic SimCity experience ever.
"Create and control your urban empire with more power than ever! It’s the SimCity™ you know and love, re-created for your iPhone™ to give you the most realistic SimCity experience. And, if you’re new to the Sims universe, prepare yourself for one of the most engaging, addicting games you’ve ever played.
Maneuver through lush cityscapes with a mere flick of your finger. Zoom in and out of detailed, bright and vibrant 2D isometric landscapes with a mere pinch. Plan, build, and manage your thriving new metropolis - wherever and whenever you want! Helpful tutorials are also available to guide you through your first SimCity adventure. "
EA was expected to release other hit games this month such as Need for Speed: Underground, Sims™3 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. These titles have been delayed until 2009 however. SimCity is priced at $9.99.
Vaja has just released the ivolution Grip for the iPod Nano 4G. This grip case also introduces a new Rivet clip system, which offers two possible carrying options:
- Rivet Goclip $14
- Rivet KingPin Chain $22
The case offers complete access to the main control functions, the headphone jack, dock connector and the hold button. It is available in many different color options and can be personalized with text and graphics of your choice. Vaja in collaboration with Rivet, provide high quality handcrafted cases for your Apple gadgets. Hop over to Vaja's website and check it out!
Today Handmark Inc., released the New Oxford American Dictionary for iPhone for an introductory price of $19.99. In a press release, Vice President Cassidy Lackey also revealed that HandMark would be bringing the other classic Oxford dictionaries to the iPhone in the coming months:
“We are proud to continue our partnership with one of the oldest and most renowned publishers in the world,” said Cassidy Lackey, vice president of Handmark Studios. “Handmark and Oxford worked together to successfully bring thousands of pages of reference materials into one simple application.” Read More »
Gmail, Google's email client began offering custom colors and themes for its users. You have over 30 different options to choose from that really add a personal touch to your email. Earlier this month, Google unveiled voice and video chat from directly within your email with your contacts. Signing up for Gmail is easy plus its free and you get tons of features. Its also a great email client for the iPhone as it provides free IMAP which syncs your inbox across multiple devices instantly and automatically.
Disappointing news for Insomnia fans from Apple:
Dear Insomnia Participants,
Due to unexpected challenges we are postponing the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival. We understand the inconvenience and disappointment this change of schedule brings to those of you who have been preparing to participate.
Our plan is to reschedule the festival for after the holidays. If you have already registered on the Insomnia Gallery we will automatically contact you when the new festival dates are scheduled. If you have not yet registered and would like to be informed of the new schedule, please sign-up here and we will be happy to contact you.
Sincerely,
Apple Insomnia Team
We'll keep you posted on any updates as we receive them. Hey now, I know you're disappointed but pucker up at least you have more time to plan your perfect script!
Apple released a public statement today stating their opposition to California's Proposition 8. The proposition seeks to "change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California" and would only recognize marriages between a man and a woman as valid.
"Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8."
Oct 23
Written by: Chris at 6:36 pm, Thursday, 2008 Category:
Apple has opened registrations for the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival. The festival will take begin on November 15th at 9:00 a.m. EST. For those of you who don't know what Insomnia is all about, find out the fun details here.
"Apple will post the list of required elements for entries in the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival. Then you and your team will have the next 24 hours to make and upload your 3-minute movie. That's the easy part.
Once your movie's up, you'll need to get everyone you know—and then some—to watch and rate it online. If your movie makes the top 25, you can host a showing at the Apple Retail Store. Your adoring fans can download it from the iTunes Store. And it'll be screened by some big-time industry players: John August, Doug Ellin, Jody Hill, Masi Oka, Jason Bateman, Paul Haggis, Greg Mottola, Barry Sonnenfeld.
Earn the #1 rating from either the public or the pros, and you'll land one of two grand prizes. Everyone on your team will get a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, Shake, and a year's worth of One to One personal training to help you use them. Not a bad trade for one night's sleep."
Also, check out all the cool prizes and perks here. :)
