May 13, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

As part of a planned expansion of electronics products in its retail stores, Walmart hopes to sell Apple’s iPad in some of its retail locations starting this year.

Gary Severson, senior vice president of entertainment for Walmart’s U.S. stores, told BusinessWeek that his company believes it will carry the iPad later this year. Specific details, including timing and pricing, were not provided.

Since the iPad launched in early April, Apple has sold the multitouch device at its own retail stores, as well as Best Buy and other assisted locations. Some Apple Specialist locations also carry the hardware. Read more…

March 17, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

About a year ago, we talked about GameBone Pro, the first iPhone controller peripheral. While the GameBone created quite a buzz, and it was not the only project of its type, there was nothing to hit the market. It is not certain, but it seems that Apple might not have previously been allowing official SDK-supported versions to be approved. Read more…

January 29, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Despite a slow start, Apple’s smartphone presence in China could grow to 5 million iPhone sales per year — and could even double that if the company were to offer a lower cost prepaid model.

Analyst Katy Huberty with Morgan Stanley issued a note to investors Friday stating that she is bullish on the prospect of improved future iPhone sales in China. This week, Apple executive revealed that more than 200,000 iPhones have been activated since the handset launched on carrier China Unicom last fall.

Huberty noted that the current install base of unlocked iPhones in China is about 2 million, according to a new study conducted by Morgan Stanley. That is already similar to the largest European and Asian countries. Read more…

December 31, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Happy new year to all my fellow readers, followers on twitter and to all the people around the world. It looks like we all made it another year. Us iphone users have had our ups and downs but we always seem to prevail, from the new bootroms breaking our jailbreaks, to the new baseband upgrades that block our iphone unlocks, the iphone users in the hacking/homebrew community is what keeps the iphone interesting and most importantly this site alive. To all the iphone users that have a jailbroken iphone my cup goes up to you all. Happy New Years.

I would also like to thank xsellize.com for they are the best iphone forum around. All of the cracks you get from here are because of them and their very talented staff so thanks to them. Now below is a video showing you the great times the iphone had in 2009 brought to you by iPhonix.

December 31, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

It’s always great to see indie developers banding together for cross promotion, and even better when those joint efforts result in some fantastic deals. The Second Annual New Year’s App Blowout which was put together by the guys at Howling Moon Software is back again to ring in the new year with a bunch of games (and a few apps) on sale. All of these prices should be in effect by now, with normal pricing returning sometime after the first of the year.

• Aqua Wars, 99¢ → Free
• Dragon Eye, 99¢ → Free
• Outnumbered, 99¢ → Free
• Volcano Planet, 99¢ → Free Read more…

December 08, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Apple this week revealed the most critically acclaimed and best selling content of the year in the iTunes Store, the world’s most popular online music seller and mobile application destination.

iTunes Rewind 2009 is a feature on the iTunes Store that gives a glimpse into trends for the duration of the year. Content is presented as an editorially chosen “Best of 2009,” along with a list of the year’s “Top Sellers.”

But while Apple numbered individual songs in terms of sales rank for the year, App Store software for the iPhone and iPod touch is not as clearly defined.

Instead, the “Top Sellers” for 2009 in the App Store are divided into two sections: Games and Apps. Featured games among the top sellers are The Sims 3, The Oregon Trail, Madden NFL 10 and Flight Control. Among the top selling apps are MLB.com at Bat, Textfree Unlimited, ColorSplash and The Moron Test. None of the software listed are free downloads. Read more…

November 03, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

As you guys may know apple and china have been in negotiations for the past year. An agreemant was finally reached and the iphone was to be sold in China this last weekend. Unfortunately only 11 iPhones were sold, ten on one day and 1 the next. It is said that the official iPhone didn’t sell because of the black market iphones which come unlocked and have wifi enabled are a better deal. I myself believe the iPhone’s in China are way overpriced as an iPhone under contract with China Unicom for two years will run you at about ¥20,000 (3,000 USD). That is more than what an average Chinese worker makes in a year..

September 14, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

After having been in the works for over a year, the Dexter iPhone game has finally arrived in the App Store [$5.99].

In the game, help Dexter choose his next victims while always protecting his identity. Analyze crime scenes, uncover evidence and use stealth tactics to stalk your prey. Is the case best served by the courts or the Dark Passenger? The outcome of every choice and action revolves around the Code of Harry: only kill the guilty, maintain the mask, and above all, don’t get caught!

We’ve had hands on time with early versions of the game at GDC and E3. The game has been notable for its impressive 3D engine. This gameplay video is from a build back in March, so aspects of the game may have changed from that time, but it gives you an idea of the feel of the game: