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TiPb celebrity iPhone and iPad sightings for October 31, 2011

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:50 PM PDT

Hello everyone and welcome to a little feature we like to call the TiPb celebrity iPhone and iPad sightings roundup! Time to take a little break from your daily routine and relax with a little gossip from the world of the rich and famous. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They all were spotted with an iPhone or iPad, of course. Check out a ton of pictures after the break, and if you spot a celebrity rocking an iPhone or iPad, drop us an email at so we can include them in the next roundup, next week!

Please note: Some pictures may from time-to-time be NSFW (Not Safe For Work) so use discretion when viewing.

Adriana Lima makes a call on her iPhone while at the gym.

Amanda Seyfried chats on her iPhone while out and about.

Courtney Love with her iPhone.

Eva Longoria checks her phone while out shopping.

Gwen Stefani attended Kate Hudson’s Halloween party this weekend, dressed as Cinderella. No princess is complete without her iPhone, and Gwen threw in some Tic Tacs for good measure.

Jennifer Love Hewitt looking.. well, frumpy. She has a red case on her iPhone, at least that looks nice.

Jessica Alba, looking beautiful as always in a casual summer dress, chats on her iPhone.

I don’t know much about Jodi Gordon, but she looks hot soaking up the sun on the beach with her iPhone.

Twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon look ready to party!

Rashida Jones dressed as a Blow Pop for Halloween. I hope she didn’t get her iPhone sticky.

Here is Rumer Willis in Beverly Hills with her white iPhone.

Andy on The Office, just as he receives word on his iPhone that the boss is coming the Halloween party!


Beer Pong HD for iPhone and iPad

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Now you can play Beer Pong – with virtual beer! Not only does Beer Pong HD follow the official rules of the World Series of Beer Pong, it uses realistic physics algorithms and also uses the camera to simulate being drunk. Oh, and you better watch out if you play against the AI, as they will trash-talk you throughout the game in an effort to throw you off your game.

Although this is a virtual game with virtual beer, no one says you can’t be drinking a real frosty beverage while you play! Drink responsibly.

Be sure to check out the promo video below!

“Beer Pong HD” is the long awaited sequel to the only officially licensed Beer Pong game on the App Store: Beer Pong. It has improved graphics, more realistic physics, it uses the OFFICIAL rules as used in the World Series of Beer Pong, and best of all it is totally FREE! Throwing balls has been made very easy; it uses a similar mechanic as seen in Angry Birds : Pull the ball back, aim and shoot. So you”ll still be able to pick this game up if even when you had a few beers yourself. You can also play the game with your friends ONLINE or offline and share your highscores through OpenFeint and Game Center. You've messed with the rest – now try the best! And why not, it’s FREE!

  • Best looking visuals and most realistic physics of any beer pong on the market!
  • Easy to pick up throwing mechanism similar to Angry Birds
  • Beer Pong HD features the OFFICIAL BPONG.COM rules, used in every single match of every single World Series of Beer Pong
  • ONLINE multiplayer makes for the cleanest, most mess-free game of Beer Pong you've ever played with your friends in your life!
  • Over 15 different tables and cups to choose from
  • Online leaderboards and achievements through OpenFeint & Game Center, for the best social gaming experience
  • Prepare your ego as both male and female AIs will verbally assault you with a barrage of voice-over trash talking zingers!
  • See if you can hold on to your phone while the camera simulates you being drunk
  • The game has a counter for the number of cups scored globally!

Beer Pong HD is available on the iPhone and iPad for free.

[App Store link]

Have an app you’d love to see featured on TiPb? Email us at iosapps@tipb.com, tell us about your app (include an iTunes link), and we’ll take a look.

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How to buy more iCloud storage space

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 02:27 PM PDT

Backing up multiple devices or maybe you want to keep a copy of your Camera Roll and the tons of videos that come with and, and you’re wondering how to buy more iCloud storage to contain it all? Well you the good news is, Apple makes it incredibly easy.

  • First off go to Settings on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
  • Tap on iCloud in the left hand column

  • Tap on Storage and Backup
  • Tap on Buy More Storage
  • A new box will now open up offering your three options.

You can now select to increase your storage to 10GB, 20GB or 50GB per year. Once you select one, you will be billed for that year; although Apple will offer refunds within 15 days or purchase. The picture above shows the costs in UK Pounds. The US equivalent will be $20, $40 and $100 a year.

A point to note, before you go for extra storage. Any music, apps, or iBooks that you bought through iTunes is stored for free in iCloud, as is your Photo Stream. So make sure you really need more before upgrading from the free option.


Daily Deal: Ventev PowerCELL for iPhone, iPad only $29.95

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:06 AM PDT

Daily Deal: Ventev PowerCELL for iPhone, iPad only $29.95For today only, the TiPb Store has the Ventev PowerCELL for iPhone, iPad on sale for only $29.95!. That’s an external lithium-ion battery with 1700mAh delivers hours of additional talk and playtime on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or any USB device. Get them before they’re gone!

Shop Ventev PowerCELL for iPhone, iPad now!


iPad Live 80: Wonder Vader, dammit

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:51 AM PDT

It’s Halloween, so join Wonder Georgia, Seth Vader, and Rene, dammit to talk iPad vs. Kindle vs. Nook, Newsstand blues, 3D mapping, making apps with apps, Apple TV Jailbreak, and Steve Jobs’ final words. This is iPad Live!

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Discussion

News

Steve Jobs

Apps

Jailbreak

Addenda

Contest

Hosts

Credits

Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat!

Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus!

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Halloween costume uses two iPads to make a huge hole in your stomach [video]

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:05 AM PDT

NASA employee Mark Rober has come up with a fantastic Halloween costume that uses two iPads to create an amazing effect. He positioned one iPad 2 under his shirt on his front and one on his back. He then cut out two holes in his shirt around the iPads and added some fake blood around the openings.

Now this is the clever part, he setup a FaceTime call between the two iPads. The iPad 2 on his front shows what the iPad 2 on his back is seeing in its camera. This then creates the illusion that you can see right through his gut and out the other side!

Take a look at the elaborate set up in action in the video below. One small problem, the FaceTime call will need an active Wi-Fi connection; if you plan on trying this when you are out tonight, don't forget your MiFi!

Source: Gizmodo


Read for iPad

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 07:51 AM PDT

Read is an iPad for reading websites and blogs without clutter. Say goodbye to ads and sidebars filled with distracting information – Read strips it all away leaving you with only the content you wish to read. Read is preloaded with a wide variety of sources and the list continues to grow each day.

A beautiful and efficient way to read the web’s best blogs and news sites. Going through articles is an estimated 170% faster than regular browsing. Since all the clutter is gone, Read will only load the most important stuff: content.

  • Add articles to Instapaper or Read it Later for offline reading
  • Streams: Presenting the latest news in one easy, digestible stream
  • Adjustable Typography with 4 additional fonts
  • Dictionary support in iOS 5
  • Post articles to Twitter or Email them
  • Open articles in built-in browser
  • Article’s links are added as Footnotes
  • Request your own sources to be added
  • Clear Read Capability

Read is available on the iPad for $2.99.

[App Store link]

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New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Monday, October 31

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Every day, TiPb gets flooded with announcements for new and updated iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps and games. So every day we pick just a few of the most interesting, the most notable, and simply the most awesome to share with you!

  • Orchestra To-Do: The to-do list that’s connected to everyone you work with. It not only helps you organize what needs doing, it also helps you communicate with others to get things done. [Free for iPhone - App Store link]

  • Mad Rush: Once upon a time, there lived a little rabbit. He grew up without his father, who disappeared many years ago in a galactic racing tournament. But despite the rabbit's small size and the absence of a father, he was born with a powerful force beating within his heart! Little did he know that when they are most needed, his powers would awaken from deep inside, helping him defend his home from the evil Mr. Storm, who has his sights set on destruction! [$0.99 for iPhone and iPad - App Store link]

  • Howdy: Choose an e-card, snap a photo or video with your iPhone, type your message and have Howdy send it over. Easy as can be! [Free for iPhone - App Store link]

  • Buildo Rescue Sticker Book: Features 103 hand designed, full-color stickers themed around the Emergency & Rescue Services. There are boats, police cars, ambulances, helicopters, jet skis, scuba divers, doctors, nurses and loads more to choose between! Simply drag a sticker into one of four panoramic soundscapes and watch as an imaginary world comes to life! [$1.99 for iPhone and iPad - App Store link]

  • Ringtones Complete: If you’re looking for normal, elegant, and professional ringtones – without the annoying cartoon sound effects or pop songs – then you’re looking for RCP Ringtones. We design the smartest and best sounding normal tones available. [$4.99 for iPhone - App Store link]

Any other big app or game releases or updates today?

Check out the promo video for Mad Rush below!

Have an app you’d love to see featured on TiPb? Email us at iosapps@tipb.com, tell us about your app (include an App Store link), and we’ll take a look.


Mobile Nations Monday Brief: October 31, 2011

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:12 AM PDT

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Apple to enable self-service checkout at retail via Apple Store app?

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:08 AM PDT

Apple to enable self-service checkout at retail via Apple Store app?

MacRumors and Heylookitsseric are both claiming Apple will be updating their Apple Store app to allow customers self-service checkout for off-the-shelf items like iPhone and iPad cases at Apple Retail.

Apple is also updating its own Apple store app on iPhone/iPod to incorporate EasyPay that allows customers to check themselves out for accessories purchases. EasyPay is the same platform Apple employees use to complete those in-store credit card purchases. Since higher priced Apple products are all stocked up in the backroom, you'll still have to find the help of an employee. Expect the update in a few days on November 3rd, just in time for the holidays.

Hopefully Apple and their customers are both nerdier and more competent than those at my local grocery store or turn self-serve into an ordeal far beyond any staff-driven transaction. “Beep. Put the item down.” “I did.” Beep.Put the item down.” “I DID!” “BEEP! Y U NO PUT ITEM DOWN!” “HULK SMASH PUNY MACHINE!” And, well, we all know how that ends.

IN addition to in-store pick up of online orders, which Apple has also begun experimenting with in San Francisco, they’re also reportedly looking into shipping to multiple address on Apple Online to make gift-giving easier than ever.

In this day and age, when other online retailers like Future Shop make it so onerous and restrictive you don’t even want to order from them anymore, it’s nice to see Apple trying to offer more, not less, and shift the transactional burden off the customer where it never belonged.

Let’s hope it works out for everyone because either way we’re in for an interesting Black Friday and holiday shopping season.

Source: MacRumors, Heylookitseric


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