Spotify apps are here. We are through the looking glass: Apps within apps within apps. The Music streaming giant just hosted a press conference to tell the world it has now become a ‘platform’ for third party applications, rather than just an app itself. Read on, and see why it might be the best thing since Spotify first launched, or yet another library of software for you to manage by hand.
The iTether app brings USB network sharing between your iPhone and your computer with no extra charges. We had to spit that out, as in all liklehood it’ll be ripped from the App Store fairly sharpish [Update: It was!]
As a kid I remember flipping through the pages of the JCPenny catalog at Christmas time, hoping to find the perfect toy to have Santa cram down the chimney. Today, we have Google Catalogs — an app which aggregates digital versions of catalogs from more than a dozen brands covering everything from fashion and jewelry to gifts. With an endless stream of Android Honeycomb tablets on the market why did Google launch the app on the iPad first?
A joint venture between Three UK and LiveWire Mobile has resulted in the relaunch of the carrier’s mobile Games Store. The browser-based portal now includes a series of Android games and applications which it hopes will “attract everyone from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts”. The refresh also includes social media integration and a dedicated HD games section.
Over a year since Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Tactics would hit the iPhone, it’s actually arrive. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is a port from the PSP title and is a pretty substantial download at 457MB. It’s now in the App Store for £10.99, which is a lot more than most iPhone games but probably fair given the number of hours of gameplay you’ll get from it.
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is optimised for the iPhone and iPod touch right now but Square Enix says the iPad version will be out in the autumn. To celebrate the release, it has also slashed the prices of lots of its other titles on the App Store, including Final Fantasy: Chaos Rings. Take a look here to find other titles that have benefited from a price drop.
Out now | £10.99 | iTunes
Ready for a taste of the future of Android gaming? Back in January, rumors of an all you can eat Android gaming service began to circulate. Today, GameTanium Mobile has turned those rumors to reality with the launch of its subscription gaming service which includes a library of over 75 games. Additional titles will be added weekly and over 200 premium titles are expected by year’s end.
The Apple iPad just landed a new weapon in its arsenal of apps. VoIP service provider Coms has released an app targeted at business users which allows voice calls over WiFi. To kick start the savings, a £5 free calling credit and UK phone number are available to both monthly and pay-as-you-go subscribers. Plans start at just £5 per month so what are you waiting for?
Android’s 15-minute refund window is hardly enough time to decide whether an app hits the mark. Though short, that’s still 15 more minutes than iOS users have with purchases from the App Store — until today. Apple has amended its terms and conditions for the Taiwan App Store, including a statement saying users can be reimbursed within seven days of receiving the purchased product once all copies are deleted.
The move comes on the heels of pressure by Taipei’s city government to meet the city’s consumer protection act. Google was also urged to change its Android Market return window, but failed to budge and settled with a fine. Why did Apple decide to play ball and will the UK be next to land a seven-day refund policy?
