Apple iPhone Apps

My good friend and combat hero, Travis and I were watching the Military Channel yesterday when we saw a commercial for a new version of the Cannon Challenge game.  Before purchasing, we decided to download and play the older, free version of the game.  Travis is a full iPhone and soon to be Mac convert so I like to send plenty of ideas for apps and games.  Discovery Channel Cannon Challenge is the perfect game considering we were watching similar subject matter.  Let’s take a quick look. Cannon Challenge allows players to take control of their very own NLOS cannon. …

We are coming back from my first layoff of the Blue Plate Special since the series began.  Last week the football team I coach for in Texas played for and won the State Championship.  The week was so hectic that I just could not get around to finding apps or writing for that matter.  We have this week off for a much needed Christmas break so I already decided this week’s selection would be a game.  The players and coaches all need some down time to relax and reflect on winning our school’s first state championship.  The selection this week…

A couple of months ago I reviewed the iPhone version of Virtual City, noting that my only real complaint was the lack of a sandbox mode. The game already took advantage of the high resolution Retina display, so my assumption was that there would be a minimal difference in the move to the iPad. Turns out I was right … and wrong. Read on to find out what I mean. The Hype: Build a city of your dream – a residential paradise or an industrial center. Build dwelling houses and industrial buildings. Produce goods and deliver them to the shopping…