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Blu-Ray movies to include special features via new iPhone and iPod Touch app
Universal Studios announced today plans to integrate upcoming Blu-Ray movies with a free app for both the iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow users to control the on-screen action in addition to giving them special movie related information and interactive features. The first movie to support this feature will be the July 28th release [...]
Continue reading...Is Sacha Baron Cohen, a.k.a Bruno and Borat, a secret Apple fan?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
I happened to catch Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest movie, Bruno, this past weekend and have to say that it was absolutely hilarious. Never before have I seen a crowd get so amped up and into a movie, and in the end, it was vastly superior to Borat. But through watching both Borat and Bruno, one [...]
Continue reading...Know when to take a bathroom break at the movies with Run Pee Mobile
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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The TapCritic has a good review up of an interesting iPhone app called “Run Pee Mobile.” The name might sound silly, but this app seems deceptively useful. We’ve all been in situations where you’re sitting and watching a great movie when, out of the blue, nature calls. I suppose that’s inevitable when you order a [...]
Continue reading...Using the iPhone to market Music, Movies, and Comedians
Monday, June 15, 2009
Branded iPhone apps are quickly becoming a popular way for entertainers, recording artists, and Hollywood Studios to connect directly with fans, generate hype, and ideally increase sales for upcoming movies, albums, and even comedy tours. Music Seeing as the iPhone doubles as an iPod, it makes sense that recording artists were the first entertainers to [...]
Continue reading...Overview of the cooler features in iPhone OS 3.0, for users
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Here’s a quick rundown of the more intriguing features users can look forward to in the upcoming iPhone OS 3.0 update, which is scheduled to drop on June 17. Cut, Copy, and Paste The next iPhone software will bring with it over 100 new features, chief among them the long awaited arrival of cut, copy, [...]
Continue reading...The Success of novelty apps in the App Store
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Wall Street Journal on the abundance and success of crap-apps in the iTunes App Store: A classical piano player in Christchurch, New Zealand decided to see how quickly he could make an app for Apple’s iPhone. Reuben Bijl, 22 years old, took 30 minutes and came up with a pointless one called “Sound Grenade.” [...]
Continue reading...“I Love You Man” goes heavy on the Apple product placement
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Anyone* who saw the hilarious comedy “I Love You Man” (starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segal, and Rashida Jones) probably noticed a lot of Apple product placement going on. Rudd whipped out his iPhone quite a bit, and interestingly enough, his ringtone was the original ringtone demoed in some of the first iPhone commercials from AT&T. [...]
Continue reading...“Badass” Hulu app coming to the iPhone?
Friday, April 17, 2009
Citing a “plugged-in industry executive”, BusinessInsider is reporting that Hulu is working on a “badass” iPhone app that will work on both 3G and WiFi networks. If true, a Hulu app would certainly be a huge hit on the iTunes App Store. Interestingly, Hulu competes directly with iTunes as it offers an impressive number of [...]
Continue reading...Blockbuster announces TiVo deal, says Apple deal in the works
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Reuters reports: Blockbuster Inc plans to let TiVo Inc subscribers download movies to their home televisions from its online movie library, in the latest deal aimed at broadening the brand to computers and other gadgets. Under the deal announced on Wednesday, most TiVo users with high-speed Internet service will be able to view movies offered [...]
Continue reading...Apple activates iTunes Genius feature for TV Shows and Movies
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
After initially appearing, and then disappearing, iTunes 8.1 has once again activated the genius feature for Movies and TV Shows. We gave it a quick little spin, using LOST as our test subject. Their recommended TV shows were pretty on-point, as it suggested Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter, The Wire, 30 Rock, 24, and Mad Men. [...]
Continue reading...Apple introduces HD Movies for purchase on iTunes
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Apple has started offering HD movies in 720p for purchase on the iTunes Store. Previously, HD movies were only available as rentals. HD movies will cost $19.99 while standard definition movies will stay at $14.99. Purchases will come with both an HD file and an iPod / iPhone-ready SD file, which is a nice touch, [...]
Continue reading...Surfs Up, iPod Style
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Check out the ultimate way to catch some waves and listen to some tunes. Why I’m talking about the iPod surfboard of course! Click on the photo for a larger view. Also, is it just me, or does the iPod sportin’ surfer in the photo bear an eery resemblance to Keanu Reaves circa Point Break? [...]
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Monday, July 20, 2009
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