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iPhone Final Fantasy I and II Released, Square Enix Launches App Sale to Celebrate!

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:43:18 +0000

The day all Final Fantasy iPhone/iPod touch fans have been waiting for has finally come with the arrival of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II in the iTunes App Store! The games can now be downloaded from the App Store for €6.99/£5.49.

FF and FFII were originally released for the NES in Japan back in 1987 and 1988 respectively, and the new, updated iPhone versions feature graphics, sounds and controls that utilise the capabilities of the new host systems. Control systems for both games have been specifically developed for the iPhone and iPod touch interfaces, with the aim of making the touch-screen controls as intuitive as possible. Both games also feature extra dungeons that were not available in the original versions, enabling players to continue playing even after they’ve finished the main storyline.

To celebrate the release of the games, Square Enix is discounting the following five apps, but you’ll have to be quick as the offer only lasts from now until March 3rd:

Crystal Defenders
Usually €5.99, now €4.99

Vanguard Storm
Usually €3.99, now €2.99

Sliding Heroes
Usually €2.39, now €0.79

Hills and Rivers Remain

Usually €5.49, now €3.99

Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes - Encore
Usually €7.99, now €5.99

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MacRumors: Analyst Predicts Next-Generation iPhone Will Offer Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:43:02 +0000

Fortune reports on a new research note from prominent Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty citing strong sales of Apple’s iPad and the potential for increased growth in the iPhone segment from new models she predicts will carry lower total cos…
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MacRumors: Survey Reveals Application Usage and Demographic Data on iPhone and iPod Touch Users

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:43:02 +0000

Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its January 2010 Mobile Metrics Report, revealing some interesting data about application usage and demographics for iPhone and iPod touch users, as well as users of Android and webOS handsets.

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iPhone Apps Revolutionize Life

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:42:37 +0000

There’s a growing catalog of Web applications people can use on their iPhones, and Iowans are putting the technology to use.

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Half of iPhone users buy at least an app a month

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:42:37 +0000

Although iPhone and Android users download and spend time using about the same number of applications, iPhone users are more apt to buy one, according to a report released Thursday by AdMob.

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The Macalope Weekly: The Jerk Store

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:42:27 +0000

The Macalope takes a break from iPad speculation and Macworld Expo to return to his favorite pastime: jerktastic commentary and the jerky jerks that make it.

Bugs & Fixes: iPhone backup battery damage

Zac — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:42:27 +0000

Ted Landau reports on an issue that led to his backup iPhone battery draining his iPhone of all power.

New iPhone Ads: ‘On Hold’ and ‘First Steps’

Zac — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:13:34 +0000

Apple has posted two new iPhone ads on their website.

- First Steps - a woman narrator discusses how she used her iPhone to capture video of her child’s first steps and shared them with her family.
- On Hold - the narra…
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MacRumors: Over 5000 ‘Overtly Sexual’ Apps Pulled from App Store (And Counting)

Zac — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:13:34 +0000

Late last week, the news broke that Apple was removing “overtly sexual” applications from the App Store. The list of applications that have been removed have not only included novelty apps and adult themed slideshow apps, but also a number …
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San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Troy Wolverton column: Why can’t Apple and Adobe just get along?

Zac — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:13:28 +0000

The bickering between Apple and Adobe over why Apple’s iPhone and its new iPad don’t run Adobe’s Flash software is giving me a headache.

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