Opinionated Take on Apple’s Reasoning for Overpriced Books
If you haven't already heard, amid fights with other companies, Apple is fighting a war with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of overpricing e-books. They have offered justification - we offer our opinion.
Interesting Yet Totally Pointless iPhone Case
This following iPhone case has been the word of the internet lately for its unusual nature. While others may be condoning checking it out, indirectly, we are warning you to stay away - it's still interesting to take a close look at though. More below.
Measure of Display: Showdown Between Converter Applications Convertbot & Convertr
A measure of display, pun completely intended, is taking place between what we consider to be the top two converting applications on the App Store. A comparison of speed, UI and more will be tested between the two shedding light onto the superior application. Developer Tapbot's Convertbot and Vervv LLC's Convertr will be posed against one another. Note: somewhat exaggerated for the purpose of hype.
Top 3 Bible Applications for the iPhone
Today's Easter Sunday, and while it could easily be considered as a national holiday at a minor level in comparison to say Christmas or Thanksgiving, many head to their local place of worship to celebrate the holiday using the Holy Bible. Though iPhone Alley is in no way endorsing any particular faith, we're simply meeting the demand of our readers by providing you today with our top 3 bible applications.
Spigen’s Neo Hybrid Vivid Series Review for iPhone 4/4S
Jony Ive and his talented team of designers over at Apple have evidently spent a countless amount of time perfecting the signature beauty that every Apple device possesses. While you want to protect your iOS device from any potential harm-causing culprits, you probably simultaneously want to admire your device's svelte qualities in its natural form, which is what bumpers aim to do. Available online via the Spigen store is their Neo Hybrid Vivid Series ($31.99) line of quality bumpers seeking attention and promising a minimal, though attractive nonetheless, amount of protection for your iPhone 4 and 4S.
‘Super Lemonade Factory’ App Review – A Blend of Good & Bad
The name is probably the first thing that you notice about an application before all of the screenshots, the description and all that other jazz of the same sort. There are pros and cons to having a funky name: enticing potential customers who are simply intrigued and turning off others. Although Super Lemonade Factory ($0.99) isn't the most coherent title, it doesn't take away from the pure excitement that the recently released mix of platforming and puzzles boasts.
‘Potions’ App Review – Magical, Almost Sensational, and Beautiful
For ages sorcerers and alchemists in a host of fantastical games have endeavored to create magical potions. Enticed by their unique perks, some have succeeded while others have desperately failed. The same is true in this next case, but it's not in the world of mythical creatures and nonexistent fictional settings; rather, it's on an iOS device near you. Will you fail in creating ultimate potions or will you prosper? Find out with Potions ($0.99).
Flight Control Rocket App Review – Fantastic Retina Visuals in a Classic
When the App Store was first founded a few years ago, it was overcrowded by a population of casual, enjoyable games with no other basis but to get the highest score possible; there really was no storyline, no development of characters or anything, but the fun lied rather within the actual gameplay itself. One of the games that existed and thrived in this former market, is Flight Control - becoming an instant hit and also a classic game that every iOS device owner undoubtedly owns, Firemint, the developers, have finally released a sequel to the acclaimed title that is every bit as worthwhile as its predecessor. Available for only $0.99, Flight Control Rocket took off just a few days ago, and it's rightfully rocketing up the charts.
Retina Display Review: The New Third-Generation iPad
Even though Apple didn't step up to give its newest creation a name that it could officially boast over that of its predecessor, they did announce a whole number of improvements, both minuscule and prominent, that left some in awe and others in a state of unfathomable disappointment. Announced last Wednesday was the newest expansion to the California-based company's lineup of unprecedented tablets; iPhone Alley has a review of this year's iteration of the fantastic tablet that revolutionized its market and to this day maintains a monopoly in comparison to other, inferior devices of the same breed.
Review: Let’s Take a Short Walk with Steps
As we've seen from the success of Clear by Realmac Software, the craving for a simple UI with no complexity is massive among the ranks of people who serve as fans of the indomitable App Store. Attempting to replicate the fame, Steps ($1.99) recently became available in the App Store. In the works for about a month, Steps has launched irrefutably superior to what Clear had to offer, and we've got a glowing review.
