After iTunes 9.0.2 and the firmware upgrade for Apple TV 3.0 appeared, Apple also updated their Remote application. There are now new functions, only bugfixes. They also added the compatibility with iTunes 9 and Apple TV 3. Remote enables you to control music on your Apple TV or computer with your iPhone. The iPhone (or iPod touch) shows the buttons.
Forbes claims Google is developing a navigation system for mobile phones, and that includes the iPhone. It will work with Google Maps, an app present on the iPhone since its launch. The system will offer routes and turn-by-turn navigation. The latter is a frequently asked feature says Carolyn Penner, spokesperson of Google. » Google Planning To Come With Free Turn-By-Turn Application?
In an earlier post we announced that Ngmoco will offer their upcoming online multiplayer deathmatch game Eliminate for free. Lots of people are waiting fro the game to be released. Apple already has the game to review, so Eliminate will be available soon. To make it easier to stay busy in the meantime, you can watch the new gameplay video that Ngmoco released. » New Eliminate Video
Navigon launched a new update for their navigation software application. MobileNavigator goes to version 1.3.0 and is meant for the Benelux and the DACH-countries. The most important update is not something you can immediately use. It is an In-App Purchase option. When you buy it, you can get live traffic information. » Navigon Updates To Version 1.3.0
Kolonists is no longer in the App Store, so fans of the genre had no real game on the iPhone that had the look and feel of that board game genre. But all those fans don’t have to wait any longer, because “Catan: The First Island” has been launched in the App Store. » “Catan: The First Island” For The iPhone
Empty Clip Studios has launched the iPhone port of their Wii rhythm puzzle title “Groovin’ Blocks”. The game has 50 levels and plays a pumping techno soundtrack during play. » “Groovin’ Blocks” Shows Its Face In The App Store
So we have no Red Alert yet. It should have been in the App Store last Friday October 23rd. On the TouchArcade Forums several people are claiming the game will be available on Monday or on October 28th. I guess we’ll just have to have a little bit more patience.
