Neat iPhone apps

[Groundhog]

Tilt to Live is far-and-away the best game I've played on the iPhone.

[Glengoyne]

I just happened across Battle of Wesnoth. There are a number of Wesnoth fans around these parts. I haven't even played yet, just downloaded.

[Antmeister]

Originally Posted by Glengoyne

I just happened across Battle of Wesnoth. There are a number of Wesnoth fans around these parts. I haven't even played yet, just downloaded.

Got that one when it was on sale for 99 cents. It's pretty much the same as the same as the desktop version (which is good). In the last update, they finally made it more user friendly because the buttons were way too small for a portable device. Very good strategy/RPG.

I guess I better update my apps of ones I have been making a lot of use of lately:

Instantwatcher (yes I know I recommended this before, but I guess I need to elobarate on what this is/does): Highly recommend this app if you are always trying to find stuff to watch on Netflix Instant Watch. It shows you new movies/shows that came out, which are the most popular, which are highly rated and which are about to expire. Plus you can filter out results by their rating, if they are family friendly and if you want to see only movies or TV shows. Once you find the show you like, just add it to your queue for later viewing.

Dropbox: Very, very, cool app. You can install this program on your PC and a variety of other mobile devices and sync all the files you place in the drop box. It works by sending your files online to an account that you sign up for. There is basically a 2 gigabyte limit for free. Lorena uses it to send me and my family members the latest photos. I use it primarily to share links, files and software that I have to install on other computers. You can set up folders to share with specific people. And it is free.

WootWatch: Well you pretty much have to be a fan of Woot to like this app. Simple and clean interface that displays all the woot related sites.

[k0ruptr]

Zenonia 2 is out and fricken awesome, best action rpg and it works well. check it out.

[Daimyo]

Did you ever play Inotia 2? If so, how does it compare? If you haven't played it, you should try it too.

[terpkristin]

Crush the Castle for iPhone/iPod Touch is free today (5/5/10). It's a fun catapult game where you destroy formations of people/castles. I had the Lite version for awhile, but free for the full version was good enough for me to upgrade.

Still playing way too much Sword and Poker, though I wish I could listen to my own music while playing that one. That's the only drawback to it in my opinion.

/tk

[Marmel]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Crush the Castle for iPhone/iPod Touch is free today (5/5/10). It's a fun catapult game where you destroy formations of people/castles. I had the Lite version for awhile, but free for the full version was good enough for me to upgrade.

/tk

Well, thanks for wasting half of my evening.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Still playing way too much Sword and Poker, though I wish I could listen to my own music while playing that one. That's the only drawback to it in my opinion.

/tk

Picked up Sword and Poker 2. It's an interesting fun game. Thanks!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Picked up Sword and Poker 2. It's an interesting fun game. Thanks!

Any difference from the first one from a gameplay perspective?

[Ramzavail]

grr i just bought SaP 1, and now theres a 2?

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Any difference from the first one from a gameplay perspective?

I don't know. I just got 2 instead of 1.

[Marc Vaughan]

Hopefully you've all noticed Football Manager Handheld by now, if not apologies I should have posted here when it came out (second update for this will be out in the relatively near future also - its in QA now).

Aside from that if you haven't tried Angry Birds obviously please do so - great time waster and the 'Battle for Wesnoth' iPad app rocks also ...

[terpkristin]

Haven't played it yet but Sword and Poker 2 is $1.99 right now, so I bought it. I started it up to try something, one definite improvement is it lets you play your own music in the background. That was a big pet peeve of mine with the original.

/tk

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Hopefully you've all noticed Football Manager Handheld by now, if not apologies I should have posted here when it came out (second update for this will be out in the relatively near future also - its in QA now).

Aside from that if you haven't tried Angry Birds obviously please do so - great time waster and the 'Battle for Wesnoth' iPad app rocks also ...

Thanks for making an update that finally told me why I couldn't play my game.

[Marc Vaughan]

Originally Posted by DanGarion

Thanks for making an update that finally told me why I couldn't play my game.

Hopefully this means you're now playing? -- if you ever have any issues with a product I've made please PM or email me ([email protected]) and I'll do my utmost to get you up and running asap.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Hopefully this means you're now playing? -- if you ever have any issues with a product I've made please PM or email me ([email protected]) and I'll do my utmost to get you up and running asap.

I figured it was just a glitch with the initial release. That's why I waited till the update to see if it continued. Thank Marc!

[CleBrownsfan]

I'm looking for an app that I'll be able to use Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet. Anyone have this app or any other app that is compatible with Excel?

[lordscarlet]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I'm looking for an app that I'll be able to use Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet. Anyone have this app or any other app that is compatible with Excel?

How much do you need it to do? I just use Google Spreadsheets.

[CleBrownsfan]

My work uses excel and I will only need to be able to bring up spreadsheets on the iPhone from my computer. Not to familiar with Google spreadsheets. Can I take a ss from excel and transfer it to Google ss?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

My work uses excel and I will only need to be able to bring up spreadsheets on the iPhone from my computer. Not to familiar with Google spreadsheets. Can I take a ss from excel and transfer it to Google ss?

You can import an excel spreadsheet to good spreadsheets and as long as it does not have too much fancy, it will open just fine there for you. If this is work related though, you probably should verify that you legally are allowed to do so however. I am not legally allowed to put work proprietary information (such as spreadsheets) on an internet site myself.

[samifan24]

FYI the iPhone and iPad game maker Gameloft is in the midst of a promotion in which they give away one of their games for free during a two hour window every day. Yesterday's game was Real Tennis. It was still free this morning so check it out.

You only have the single two hour window to grab the free game each day so I recommend following Gameloft on Twitter.

[Landshark44]

Tap Fish- Free game where you manage some fishtanks. Buying Fish, Breeding Them, Selling them.......

And then buying better ones.... Sounds dumb, but is quite addicting.....

[CleBrownsfan]

How do you guys transfer photo/video from your Iphone to your PC?

[dolfin]

Either email them or sync with iTunes.

[DanGarion]

Anyone here a iPhone App developer. I'm really interested in getting 4.0 installed on my iPhone early to see if it resolves some glaring issues with my Ford Sync on the truck I just purchased.

[terpkristin]

Stupid question, but I know somebody here will have the answer.
I subscribe to MLB.com audio only. If I want to listen to games via iPod Touch instead of my computer, I have to also buy their $15 app?

/tk

[Poli]

Is there a "Don't get lost in the ocean" app?

[lordscarlet]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Stupid question, but I know somebody here will have the answer.
I subscribe to MLB.com audio only. If I want to listen to games via iPod Touch instead of my computer, I have to also buy their $15 app?

/tk

Yes.

[JediKooter]

Originally Posted by Poli

Is there a "Don't get lost in the ocean" app?

Not sure, but, I can think of at least one person that could use it though.

[Glengoyne]

Originally Posted by Poli

Is there a "Don't get lost in the ocean" app?

Absolutely. It won't be of much help, if your mast falls down though.

[cody8200]

Originally Posted by DanGarion

Anyone here a iPhone App developer. I'm really interested in getting 4.0 installed on my iPhone early to see if it resolves some glaring issues with my Ford Sync on the truck I just purchased.

Only about another week until the real deal launches. Supposedly it includes a bunch of bug fixes. I am definitely ready to get my hands on it.

BTW, if you guys are looking for some good games - Bird Strike is pretty great. I had a lot of fun with Bowmaster as well.

[McSweeny]

So I finally got around to getting Angry Birds and I've been loving it. Very addicting.

[ColtCrazy]

FIFA 2010 (world cup 2010 I mean) is .99 this weekend. Got it and it seems like a decent game.

I'll have to check out Wesnoth and Football Manager. After that, I should be set for the summer.

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey32

What is the best Tower Defense game for the Iphone?

I really enjoy:

Plants vs. Zombies
Bloons

and I just downloaded TapDefense. Seems good (it's free) but prefer the others I mentioned above (which aren't free).

[Groundhog]

Oh dear. Vuvuzela apps showing up on the iPhone now.

[INDalltheway]

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Oh dear. Vuvuzela apps showing up on the iPhone now.

I know what I'm doing at the bar tonight...

[samifan24]

A word to anyone upgrading their iPhone 3G or 3GS to the iOS 4 today. I'd recommend doing the required backup and OS install overnight. The backup of my 3G is taking hours and a quick search on Twitter reveals that I'm not alone.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by samifan24

A word to anyone upgrading their iPhone 3G or 3GS to the iOS 4 today. I'd recommend doing the required backup and OS install overnight. The backup of my 3G is taking hours and a quick search on Twitter reveals that I'm not alone.

Weird, I do backups almost every time I sync my phone. Is iOS4 out today?

[samifan24]

Originally Posted by DanGarion

Weird, I do backups almost every time I sync my phone. Is iOS4 out today?

Yup

[k0ruptr]

I'm sure you already know this, but if you have a jailbreaked iphone you may wanna wait a few days and make sure there is no problems with the jailbreak and iOS 4.0

[Vince, Pt. II]

Didn't see it mentioned, but Carcassone is available for the iPhone, and my roommate and I have been playing a bunch lately. I think it's $5.99.

Heads up, since I didn't realize it - if you do a "Play Now" internet game with a random person, you've got to sit and play the whole thing, or it gives you a loss. Games that you invite others to or are invited to will hang between turns so you don't have to stay there the whole time.

[Marmel]

Here is an odd question.

How do you un-jailbreak your iphone?

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Didn't see it mentioned, but Carcassone is available for the iPhone, and my roommate and I have been playing a bunch lately. I think it's $5.99.

Heads up, since I didn't realize it - if you do a "Play Now" internet game with a random person, you've got to sit and play the whole thing, or it gives you a loss. Games that you invite others to or are invited to will hang between turns so you don't have to stay there the whole time.

Got it, but also got Sudoku 2 at the same time. I play Sudoku 2 a lot more. Maybe it's because I don't get Carcassone.

[terpkristin]

Does Carcassone have a good AI system? I don't have too many friends that are nerdy enough to play Carcassone (and those that are don't have iPhones, they have Android devices). And, really, I'm probably not smart enough to play, but I'd like to try...

/tk

[Vince, Pt. II]

Carcassone has no AI - it's strictly PvP in the traditional sense. They have a solitaire version where you get a tileset in a specific order, and try to score as many points as possible. I'm not too thrilled with the Solitaire, but then again I tend to enjoy playing someone else more naturally. If you aren't going to be able to play versus others much, I'd probably pass if I were you.

[Mantle2600]

It only took me about fifteen minutes to upgrade on my 3gs

[PadresFan104]

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Carcassone has no AI - it's strictly PvP in the traditional sense. They have a solitaire version where you get a tileset in a specific order, and try to score as many points as possible. I'm not too thrilled with the Solitaire, but then again I tend to enjoy playing someone else more naturally. If you aren't going to be able to play versus others much, I'd probably pass if I were you.

Whoa what? That's not right, Carcassone has a really strong AI opponent. Normal Game / Local / New Game then add some computer players... Great, great game!!

[Vince, Pt. II]

Originally Posted by PadresFan104

Whoa what? That's not right, Carcassone has a really strong AI opponent. Normal Game / Local / New Game then add some computer players... Great, great game!!

You are amazing! I need to play around with my apps some more before I go making broad statements like that.

[k0ruptr]

Originally Posted by Marmel

Here is an odd question.

How do you un-jailbreak your iphone?

Just do a restore to an iOS , and then choose the option set up as new phone. you should be fine. I've gone back and forth for a few diff people, even a couple who had to take it back to apple and get it replaced and it was no problem.

PS you don't have to set it up as new phone if your not taking it back to apple, if you are just un jailbreak to un jail break then just a restore should be fine.

[lordscarlet]

Too bad I don't get iOS 4