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First-person shooter Elminate Pro [Free - iTunes link] and virtual pet sim Touch Pets Dogs [Free - iTunes link] for iPhone and iPod touch, first shown off by ngmoco at WWDC 2009, have begun making their way into iTunes App Stores around the world (we’ve confirmed them in Canada, other coun…

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Below is today’s roundup
of news and blogs that haven’t yet hit top story status by our community. Visit
Apple iPhone news and blogs for even more
news and blogs converage.

  •   Ofijo releases Halloween Mayhem 1.0 – New iPhone and iPod Touch Game –
by prMac from Vox’s posts tagged iphone
  •   Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid (Greg Kumparak/MobileCrunch) –
from Techmeme Firehose
  •   The Macalope Weekly: Everyone’s got an opinion –
from Macworld.com
  •   LifeFocus Apps releases LifeFocus 1.2 for iPhone and iPod touch –
by prMac from Vox’s posts tagged iphone
  •   BigSprocket Releases Tourneys 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch –
by prMac from Vox’s posts tagged iphone
  •   Ｇａｍｅ＆Ｇａｄｇｅｔｓ−インド人ゲーマーのPSP・PS3・iPhone 3Gブログ : 【PSP】ネタがなく情報収集でいろいろなブログを読み一応記録を残しておきます http://bit.ly/40sVXR –
by game_gadgets (Manish Prabhune) from wwdc OR apple OR iphone OR "steve jobs" – Twitter Search
  •   Photo News Roundup –
by scottbourne from Photofocus
  •   iLuv ships weather-watching iMM183 dual dock iPod / iPhone alarm clock –
by Darren Murph from Engadget
  •   iLuv ships weather-watching iMM183 dual dock iPod / iPhone alarm clock –
from iPhone News
  •   Apple、「音楽プレーヤー内蔵ヘッドセット」の特許を出願 http://bit.ly/3XUZzh これはiPhoneユーザーではない人がターゲットですよね。 –
by raptor_rex (大原義彰) from wwdc OR apple OR iphone OR "steve jobs" – Twitter Search

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Warm up the BFG, and get ready to show some Cyberdemons who’s boss, because everyone’s favorite Hell portal on Mars is now on the iPhone. Doom Classic ($6.99, iTunes link) features all three classic levels, as well as the add-on level 4 (Thy Flesh Consumed), you get 36 stages of demon killing fury. There are also three control schemes, each of which is customizable. Of course, what fun would an FPS be if you couldn’t frag your friends, so Doom Classic supports up to four players over WiFi, in death match or co-operative. If you don’t dig the built in soundtrack, you can alternatively play music from your iPhone. I recommend DragonForce, they make everything seem more epic.

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Microsoft’s anti-Google has just received a mobile facelift for its search engine, which they illustrated by using the iPhone. If you check out their blog post on the subject, they have a nice large iPhone screenshot, to see just how it would look on the phone of their old enemy. Mobile bing can be accessed from http://m.bing.com immediately. If you haven’t used Bing before, it offers a slightly more visual take on results compared to Google, and the new mobile interface looks pretty smooth. We’re particularly fond of the flight search, which tells you departure, landing times and gate numbers.

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Boo! Here’s Part 2 of Fun Mac Games for Halloween! This week’s selection from Mac Games and More includes more Halloween inspired games you can play into the weekend. Get ready to scream because in the games you’ll find a seriously spooky psycho, yourself trying to escape a mysterious island, the devil himself settling [...]

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As you can see from our newly designed menus, Cult of Mac has it’s very own Facebook page. It’s a great place for you to keep tabs on what articles are on deck, take a look at some behind the scenes product unwrapping, and complain in our Discussions. Even better, it’s another chance for you to [...]

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As announced a few months ago, the iPhone has officially made landfall in China. But even with such an enormous potential market, Apple may still have some problems selling the device. Apparently, due to issues with Chinese carriers, iPhones in China have no support for Wi-Fi. To add insult to injury among Chinese users, the price of the iPhone comes in at 4,999 yuan, or $730. If you buy the smartphone without a contract it comes in at a whopping $1,024, according to the Wall Street Journal. Fortunately, a ban on Wi-Fi by one Chinese carrier has been softened recently so iPhone 3GS users may get the faster connection speeds soon. Still, at that high price, I have to wonder just how many people will want to buy the iPhone in China. Only time will tell.

This week’s apps include a feature-rich police scanner and a boxing game that reminds me of old stand-up arcade games from long ago.

Hit record to capture a particularly exciting event on the scanner

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Scanner 911 (99 cents) lets you listen to streaming audio of police, fire, and EMS radio channels in the U.S. and Canada. The interface is clean and easy to navigate with buttons across the bottom including available stations by location, a button to get stations near you (via GPS), a favorites section, a list of recent stations, and a recordings section. I’ve reviewed a police scanner app here before called Emergency Radio, that still holds up well, but the addition of recording capabilities to Scanner 911 adds a new angle that scanner afficianados will appreciate.

Though not all cities and locations are available, the developers of Scanner 911 promise that more channels are coming soon. They even have a place to vote for locations at the developer’s Web site if you want to add your city to the list. Overall, if you want a solid emergency scanner on your iPhone with the ability to record that harrowing car chase or bank robbery (as examples, of course), Scanner 911 is the app to have.

My tip is to aim for the generous gut on this particular opponent

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Super KO Boxing 2 brings fun and challenging cartoon-like boxing to the iPhone–a lot like the old classic stand-up arcade game (and later the console game) Punch Out. This game is not about realism in any way, but instead challenges you to find the weakness of each comically-designed fighter as you rise through the ranks. There are three different game types including Circuits, Versus, and Challenge, with the Circuits option being the place you’ll probably spend most of your time, fighting through progressively harder fighters. On-screen controls include buttons for dodging and blocking on the left side of the screen and high, low, and super attacks on the right side.

Just like the old classic Punch Out arcade game, the trick to Super KO Boxing 2 is figuring out the weaknesses of each opponent. Some will be vulnerable to aggressive body blows while others will only take damage by hitting with a hook at just the right time. You’ll need to fight some opponents several times before you figure out their weakness, but the comically drawn boxing caricatures and funny animations make the game enjoyable even when played again and again. Entertaining feature additions like the ability to “dizzy” opponents by unleashing furious combos require that you figure out strategies to beat each opponent. To go for the super punch, you’ll need to build up your energy meter through chained combos and taunts, both of which are hard to pull off without taking hits. Overall, if you’re looking for a less serious boxing arcade type of game, Super KO Boxing has a lot to offer and often leaves you chuckling as you challenge each opponent.

What’s your favorite iPhone app? Have you recorded any exciting emergencies in Scanner 911? Have you become the champion of the world in Super KO Boxing 2? Let me know in the comments!

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If you’re a fan of comic books, you should also be a fan of the iPhone. Apple’s smartphone is home to several neat comic-book apps designed specifically for those who want to enjoy harrowing stories of their favorite heroes in the Digital Age.

I’ve sifted through the many apps related to comic books and found a handful that you’ll want to try out. Whether you’re a DC Comics fan or you’re partial to Marvel, I think you’ll like what you find in these apps.

Get your comic on

Clickwheel Comic Reader if you plan to read comic books on your iPhone, the Clickwheel Comic Reader will be able to satisfy that desire.

When you start using Clickwheel Comic Reader, you’ll be able to sift through comic books and find one you want to read. The app doesn’t have many of the classics like those you would find from an app like Comics or iVerse Comics (see below), but it does have some comic books you might care about. Either way, the app displays all your favorite content in full color on your iPhone. And since it’s free, it’s probably worth trying out if you don’t mind reading a relatively small collection of books.

If you want to read some comic books, Clickwheel might be your choice.

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Comic Envi If you’re more into comic strips than comic books, we have you covered too.

With the help of Comic Envi, you can check out some of your favorite comic strips. You can check out old, well-known comic strips, Web-only offerings, and more. You have the option of viewing them in a slideshow or by moving them with your fingers. You can also check out the daily updated strips or some of the titles in the archive. It’s a neat utility, but beware that you will need to pay 99 cents to get it.

Check out Comic Strips with the help of Comic Envi.

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Comics If you’re a fan of comic books, you’ll want to try out Comics. The app currently has more than 450 comics for you to read right in the app.

Comics is packed with a lot of great content from Marvel, Image, Red 5, and other prominent comic-book companies. You can sift through all the books in the app, find the comic book you want to read, and you’re all set. Now, I should note that of the 450 comics available to read in Comics, you’ll only be able to access 70 of them for free. The rest you’ll need to pay for access. Regardless, the app is free, making it a great way to read some comics without dropping a dime. Check it out.

You can read 70 free comics in the Comics app.

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Comics Lib If you want to bring your entire comic-book library with you wherever you go, Comics Lib is the app for you.

After you download Comics Lib, you can immediately start importing your library into the app. You can also create a wish list of comics that you don’t have yet, but hope to have eventually. The app even lets you check for upcoming releases of comic books, so you can track the titles you want. The app won’t let you read comic books in it, but at least it will help you determine if you already own a book you might have forgotten about. If you want to share with others all the comic books you own, Comics Lib is the best (mobile) way to do it.

Carry your comic books with you in Comics Lib.

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ComiXology If you’re looking to do a little more than read comics on your iPhone, ComiXology might be the way to do it.

After you download the app, which costs $1.99, you’ll be able to check out all the upcoming comic-book releases. You can also see recent covers, preview different pages, check out comic-book-related articles, and more. The app even lets you listen to ComiXology’s weekly podcast. A social element lets you see what other folks are checking out. It might not let you read full comics like some of the other apps in this roundup, but if you’re looking for a great way to stay connected on the comic-book scene, this app might be one of the best ways to do it.

If you're a comic-book fan, ComiXology is the service for you.

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iVerse Comics iVerse Comics is the arch-nemesis of the aforementioned Comics app. It allows users to read comics right on their iPhone.

iVerse Comics features several comic books for you to check out. The app added Marvel support on Friday. It also features books from Red 5, Image, and other companies. So far, there are a few dozen free comics to read. There are “hundreds” of other comic books available for download in the app’s store. The app features popular comics like Captain America, Iron Man, Spiderman, and others. Like Comics, you can sift through its listing of available books and find the title you want to read right on your iPhone. If you’re a fan of Marvel comics, iVerse Comics is worth checking out.

iVerse Comics lets you find the comic book you want to read.

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My top 3

1. Comics: With so much great content, Comics is a great way to enjoy your favorite content.

2. iVerse Comics: If you’re a fan of Marvel comics, iVerse Comics is worth checking out.

3. ComiXology: ComiXology is designed specifically for the comic-book lover. And chances are, it will deliver quite an experience.

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The Klipsch Image S4i earphones are nearly identical to their sibling, the Image S4. They not only provide the same comfortable fit and stellar sound quality, but also offer the added bonus of an integrated mic and call answer button, as well as volume controls and remote playback for the iPod. Call quality through the inline mic is solid, though not overly spectacular for a wired headset. At $99, the Image S4i costs $20 more, which is probably worth it for those with an iPhone. For more information, read our full review of the Klipsch Image S4 headphones.

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