Articles by Jonathan Charles
Naughty Dog Clone Releases First App: We Wonder How Apple Approves Releases
Apple's app vetting process is reportedly watertight, unless the copycat apps - on popular games like Angry Birds- or fraudulent releases, including a "Pokemon Yellow" app despite Nintendo never releasing an app on the platform, are considered. The latest issue isn't over the app per se, but surrounding the developers: Naughty Dog.
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London Olympics 2012 Goes Mobile: Here's How Not to Get Lost
This Friday, June 27, London Olympics 2012 begins. The mammoth event has taken years of planning, toil, and money. This summer, England beckons and for people unfamiliar with London there's a lifeline: iOS and its apps. Apps are available with directions around London, so there's no reason to be lost.
Turtle Beach Unveils $300 Black Ops 2 Headset: Not Value for Money
Buying a gaming headset fine-tuned to a specific console or PC title isn't easy, considering titles have different sounds and sometimes a different weapon sandbox (the latter is true for Halo, considering its futuristic setting). Turtle Beach is targeting players who will be playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 long-term, releasing a 5.1 gaming headset.
Nokia Launching New Marketing Strategy for Windows Phone 8 Devices: Why?
The announcement of the Windows Phone 8 revealed that Windows Phone 7 devices would effectively be unsupported, barring the Windows Phone 7.8, which brings the new start screen three tile sizes. A manufacturer falling into the category is Nokia, developer of the Lumia Windows Phone 7 devices. Nokia, reportedly, is building a new marketing campaign for a new Windows Phone device.
iOS 6 Could Implement Restriction on iPhone 5 With App Storage Limitations
The latest build of the ongoing iOS 6 beta - releasing this fall, probably alongside the iPhone 5 - restricts the amount of apps a user can download. In some cases it even bars devices from booting. Apple has said it will work on the issue, but there's no confirmed fix date yet and, therefore, a slim possibility exists that the feature could (temporarily) launch alongside the next iPhone.
Dark Knight Rises on iOS and Android: Impressions
Watched The Dark Knight Rises, played Rocksteady's Batman games, read the comics, and even created a personal Batman suit? If so, well done, but Gameloft has released a movie tie-in game for iOS running concurrently to the final movie in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. So spoilers are ahead and Touch Arcade previewed the title.
iPhone 5: Li-ion Battery Poses Big Challenge to Apple
As Apple introduced the new iPad in 2012, the 2048x1536 Retina display meant a 70 percent bigger battery appeared. With a four-inch iPhone 5 all but confirmed, and the Retina display continuing to be used, how will Apple approach the implementation of Li-ion batteries in the upcoming device?
Iwata: Wii U Not Competing with Microsoft, Sony, Becoming Profitable With 3DS
Nintendo's launch of Wii U by the end of 2012 is important for the company, partly because of its first-ever reported loss but also, because of the year-long advantage it has before Microsoft and Sony’s next-generation consoles hit retail. Nintendo (Worldwide) president, Satoru Iwata, speaking to Gamasutra, didn’t share the same opinion.
Halo 4 Forge Mode Gets Re-Explained Post-RTX, Promises Visual Variety
Halo 4 Forge Mode returns, following the refinements Bungie made since the introduction of the mode in Halo 3 and its return in Halo: Reach. While question have been asked on how different Forge in Halo 4 is to its predecessors, 343 Industries - the developers - insist there are improvements.
Guild Wars 2's Third, and Final, Beta Weekend: 5 Reasons Why We're Excited
Guild Wars 2 launches August 28, or August 25 for fans who have pre-purchased, but today - Friday, June 20 - marks the beginning of the final beta weekend for ArenaNet's MMORPG. The title is generating a lot of hype in the gaming community, and here are 5 reasons why.
Windows Phone 8 Could Launch November, Not Alongside Windows 8: The Details
The release date for Windows 8, Microsoft's next-generation version of the long-running operating system is now known to be October 26. The company hasn't revealed a release date for its next-generation mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8, but sources speaking to technology website ZDNet said the release could happen during October.
Xbox 360 No. 1 Selling Consoles for 18 Months: Where's the Price Cut?
Microsoft's Xbox 360 console continues to dominate the U.S. market, the company revealed in the latest NPD numbers, in July. The console claimed over 40 percent of the console market in June, the 16th consecutive month.
CyanogenMod for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Android 4.1 Jelly Available: How to Download and Install
Looking to get the latest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean onto the Samsung Galaxy S3, but don't want to wait for Samsung's official update? Pay attention, because below are the instructions on installing CyanogenMod 10 (CM10) for the Galaxy S3, courtesy Android Authority.
Facebook Faces Questions Over Automatically-Enabled Tagging Functionality, 13-Year-Olds Could be Allowed
When users upload photos on Facebook, faces and objects can be tagged to mark people in a photo. This feature is automatically enabled and Facebook has been challenged over the decision as privacy concerns are raised again
iPhone 5: Leaked Cases Point Towards Larger, Yet Familiar, Design
The iPhone 5 will reportedly feature a 4-inch screen, consequently making the phone taller. Apple is apparently going to retain the current iPhone 4S form factor, aside from the increased display size, and the rumors seem further legitimized through cases for the form factor. Some rumors have pointed towards Apple widening the phone with a 4-inch screen, similar to the Galaxy Note.
Astro A50 Coming Late June: Are Better Deals Available?
The Astro A50 headset, the successor to the ultra-popular Astro A40, ships late July in the U.S. for customers placing pre-orders. The Astro A50 headset is available for pre-order and brings wireless surround sound, which is a departure from the wired A40 and Astro A30 headsets.
Q2 2012 Nokia Losses Announced, More Windows Phone Devices Coming?
Nokia reported more losses just moments ago, covering the second quarter, as the company continues to struggle despite partnering with Microsoft to develop Windows Phones. Earlier in 2012, Nokia lost its numero uno status in the smartphone world to Samsung.
Wii U: Pro Controller May Not Have Been Forced by Activision - Why?
Outspoken Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter recently claimed that Activision, developer and publisher of the Call of Duty series, notably, forced Nintendo to build the Wii U Pro controller so that Call of Duty would be on Wii U. Apparently, according to Pachter, the comments were not substantial, and more of an estimation.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Dev Speaks Out on Forum, Criticizes Fan Negativity
On the official Call of Duty: Black Ops forum (since removed), courtesy MP1st, a thread criticizing the support for the PlayStation 3 versions of the franchise caused a developer working on multiplayer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to respond. The developer said the PlayStation 3 community should complain less if it wants developers to communicate with fans.
iPhone 5 Getting Thinner Screen, Cuts Cost for Apple: Not Enough for Some
With an expected late Q2 2012/early Q3 2012 launch, the iPhone 5 is a device the world is waiting for. Its features are unknown, but sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal claim that the device will implement a bigger screen combining LCD and touch displays into one component.
Wii U: November Launch Suggested Again from Rise of the Guardians
When Sega published a November release date for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, the Wii U November launch was quickly claimed to be a mistake. It may have been, but the November window gains more credence with a November 23 launch claimed through a press release from Rise of the Guardians developer D3 Publisher.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2: 5 Reasons Why Anticipation is High
According to research from Nielsen, Halo 4 is 2012's most anticipated title with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 taking second place in the Xbox 360 charts and first place in the PlayStation 3 charts. The title, developed by Treyarch, finally looks to be reinventing with Black Ops 2 the formula after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is almost identical to previous instalments.
Motorola Ensuring Smartphones Not Threatened by U.S. Ban - The Details
Despite Motorola devices being banned in the U.S., the company said it is taking "proactive measures" to make sure that its smartphones are available to customers in the U.S. The ban on the company's products takes effect on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.
Firefox 14 Released: The Details
Mozilla has announced and released Firefox 14, the latest version of its web browser. While not the major overhaul the company previewed earlier in 2012, minor features include improved search security.
Galaxy S3 Effect: Samsung Beats Apple to Become Biggest Vendor in Q2 2012
A poll among analysts, conducted by Reuters, claimed that Samsung has sold 50 million smartphones during the second quarter of 2012 (April to June) and the company will sell the highest volume of devices from any single manufacturer. Apple, according to the same poll, has sold over 30 million iPhones.
Google+ Pips Facebook in Customer Satisfaction: Why?
According to a recent survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, social network giant Facebook recorded worse customer satisfaction than Google+. Facebook has around 800 million users, much more than Google+, but a lack of privacy and controversial additions such as Timeline created controversy and could have had a long-term impact.
Nokia: Lumia 900 $49 'Normal Strategy' - Why?
AT&T's website has the Nokia Lumia 900 with a slashed price of $49, around 50 percent off the original $100 price. Speculation was rife, claiming that Nokia is cutting the price to stimulate sales ahead of the Windows Phone 8 launch, which will not support the device. Nokia, however, pooh-poohs the claim and insists that the pricing is "normal strategy".
