Five marquee games that are sure to be of interest for avid gamers today have hit the app store. A combination of sports, strategy and word games have been unveiled by EA Mobile for the iPhone or iPod Touch, familiar titles which bring their saga to Apple’s legendary mobile device. The games released are the following:

1. NBA Live
2. EA Sports FIFA 10
3. Mystery Mania
4. Hasbro’s Boggle
5. Command and Conquer Red Alert

As you can see, these are marquee games. Head on over to the iTunes app store now and get them!

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The Meizu M8 has seen a tough road with delays and much scrutiny due to its iPhone like design. However, it seems like the software designers are really stepping up their game as you can see in the above video; a demonstration of the new 1.0.0.1 beta firmware.

Anyways, there’s not much to say other than that as we don’t even know when to expect this firmware updated to be pushed out so check out the video and let us know what you think in the comments.

via meizume

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Acer has today shown us their brand new Aspire 8940 18.4-inch laptop, pictured above. This beast will start at $1,350 and include some very enticing specs.

Those specs include an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB HDD, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M GPU, Blu-ray drive and 5 integrated speakers for surround sound all running on Windows 7.

Acer didn’t give us an exact day as to when this laptop will be made available but they did tell us it would be sometime this holiday season.

Full spec list, courtesy of Gizmodo, after the break.

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Sony has just come forth to announce their brand new limited edition VAIO Nebula FW notebook, pictured above.

Other than the snazzy cover, this notebook features a 16.4-inch display, various Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 8GB of RAM, hard drive space of up to 500GB or the choice of SSDs and a Blu-ray drive which is included in the price.

And that price starts at just $809.99. Not bad, huh?

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Early last month we let you know that an Android powered device called the Samsung Moment would be making its way onto Sprint at some time in the near future. Well today word has been sent out that the Moment is now available at $179.99 after a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.

This device features an 800MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3.2mp camera, WiFi and GPS.

via engadget

Tags: AMOLED, Cell Phones, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Moment, Qwerty keyboard, Samsung, Samsung, Sprint, Sprint, touchscreen

The Motorola CLIQ has technically been available since the 19th of this month but if you went into a T-Mobile retail store, you wouldn’t be able to get it.

Today, it was announced that the device has made its way into retail stores and is now available for all, online and off, for $199.99 on a 2-year contract.

via engadget

Tags: Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, motorola cliq, retail stores, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

It’s no secret that the iPhone doesn’t support Flash and most likely won’t until Apple decides to lift the restriction. However, some people evidently have been thinking it was Adobe’s fault that there is no Flash on the iPhone, as you can see from the above picture.

Of course, Adobe isn’t exactly getting angry at Apple but they are telling consumers exactly what they need to know; Flash won’t be on the iPhone until Apple says it can.

via geardiary

Tags: adobe, Apple, Apple, Cell Phones, flash, iPhone, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Vodafone Portugal is now offering a first for their 5 million mobile phone users with the first visual voicemail service for the iPhone. Powered by Comverse, this special service originally started in March and provides subscribers a better way to communicate with their family and friends via voicemailtechnology. No more typing needed. Simply retrieve the message, select (if multiple) and then listen. Messaging and communication just became a whole lot dramatic and easier for the iPhone users over at Portugal!

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Tags: 5 million, Apple, comverse, family and friends, iPhone, iPhone, Mobile News, mobile phone users, Mobile Software, subscribers, Vodafone, Vodafone, vodafone portugal, voicemail service, whole lot

GoGift has made life easier for registered users at their end with the announcement of the GoGift iPhone app. This app is a free application and will provide up to date information on their “Contributions Report”. The app is ideal for those who have created a registry and is quite easy to use. After downloading them to you iPhone, simply key in your username and password from the GoGift.com site and select the current event. A list of gift givers, gift contributions and the amount or any note will be shown via your handset. The GoGift iPhone app is now available at the iTunes App Store for free.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, current event, free application, free source, gift givers, handset, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, Mobile Software

Gadget spying has become all the rave these days and now you can make use of your Blackberry smartphone as a spy phone for added protection and to put all those hunches to rest. With the FlexiSPY software, you can now intercept calls and/or monitor mobile phone activities with easy web-based access to information. The FlexiSpy software even comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if it fails to meet your expectations.

Simply download it and install it on your Blackberry. The FlexiSPY software can be purchased online here.

(Source) Press

Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, easy web, gadget, GPS, hunches, mobile phone, Mobile Software, Money, smartphone, spy

The Jibbigo app should be something handy to have along especially for travelers who have to deal with some language barriers. Translation is a key necessity for some people and with the use of their iPhone and this translating app, live could be easier and clearer for them. The app is the Jibbigo app which can translate spoken English dialects into Spanish and vice-versa. However it can only record and translate one sentence in a time which may still need some effort on the iPhone owner’s part. But it is better than not understanding one another at all!

The Jibbigo app is now available and retails for $24.99.

(Source) Digital Trends

Tags: Apple, digital trends, english dialects, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, language barriers, Mobile Software, translation, travelers

The iPhone or the iPod Touch can be a handy organizer with the right application installed. And working on their previous app, LifeFocus unveiled their updated version with the LifeFocus 1.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. With this app, iPhone owners are expected to accomplish more tasks without wasting too much time in enumerating the things that they have to do via a to-do list.

It includes a goal-tracking feature which should help egg people to get nearer to their goal. Users can effortlessly define their goals and the tasks needed to achieve them, and have everything seamlessly integrated into a general task list. The LifeFocus 1.2 app is available at the app store and retails for $9.99.

(Source) PR Mac

Tags: Apple, egg, handy organizer, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iPod Touch, Mobile Software, seamlessly, task list

Shrek is back! But not in a starring role though. Rather, Shrek and his friends are on a different mission, to become the Kingdom’s Fastest Kart Racer via the Ye Grand Tournament. This is the first time that iPhone and iPod Touch owners can get the chance to play as Shrek, as a Kart driver going up against the likes of Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots or Pinocchio. Shrek Kart Game can be played in single or multiplayer mode and boasts of unique karts which you can ride along 15 different tracks.

The app is now available at the iTunes app store for $4.99.

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Flixster offers an app suited for the movie goers, especially the ones who needs some info on what is playing on the big screen. The app is Movies by Flixster made for the iPhone and the Android which should come in handy as far as finding out what is showing and which cinemas are near your place. It makes use of GPS to list the cinemas nearest you and even allows you to search them by name.

Or if you are aching to know when a new movie of your choice would start showing, you can always search by title, actor or any keyword related to the film you are looking for. Each film also includes a link to watch the trailer right on your phone. The Movies app is now available at the iTunes app store. Only U.S. films are shown with this app.

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Tags: Android, Apple, films, flixster, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, Mobile Software, movie goers, use of gps

The above document has recently leaked that gives us a hint as to when we will be seeing the HTC DROID Eris appear on Verizon. In fact, it tells us that the device will hit the carrier on November 6th for $99 on a 2-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

This device will be running Android 1.5 (no 2.0?) with the Sense UI and feature a 3.2 inch touch screen, 528MHz processor, WiFI, 5mp camera, and ship with an 8GB microSD card.

Anyone looking to pick this device up?

via engadget

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Eris, Google, HTC, htc droid, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Sense UI, Verizon, Verizon, WiFi

With all the craze about Rock Band and Guitar Hero, Metallica unveils its own iPhone app version with the “Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica iPhone app. The Metallica app features the same tapping that you would do with other game consoles but on a miniature note. There are 10 songs included in the app like Enter the Sandman and is actually the top paid app to date at the App Store. So if you feel the urge to strum some strings, tap away with the Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica iPhone app. The app is now available for download at the iTunes app store for $4.99.

(Source) Winnipeg Free Press

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Comics have become the next focus of attention as far as apps for the iPhone or iPod Touch these days and it looks like a marquee comic label will be joining the ranks of Comixology, iVerse and Panelfly. Last August, the lack of known comic brands was brought up here on Mobile Whack and it looks like the developers of the app heard us.

Several new and classic comic book issues will be added to their roster which should get the fancy of people who have started using their iPhones for their comic book collection and reading needs. Prices vary among the three developers though but if you want the cheapest one, then Panelfly should be it with a $0.99 price tag although you may want to consider the comic issues before deciding to purchase the app and from whom.

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Tags: Apple, apps, Cell Phones, classic comic book, comic book collection, comic issues, developers, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iverse, marvel comics, Mobile Software, mobile whack, MTV, price tag

Just when people were waiting for the sequels to the popular game Doom, the original app comes out of nowhere at the iTunes app store. The iPhone Doom Classic features three episodes of the original game and a special fourth episode titled “Flesh Consumed”. The Doom Classic app can be yours for $6.99 and is now available for purchase.

(Source) Recombu

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There has been some buzz surrounding the HTC Hero recently namely because HTC has announced that it will be getting an Android 2.0 update at some point in the near future. Now, the device has again hit the press but this time because a GSM/HSDPA version of it will be coming to Telus.

The device features the same exact specs as the HTC Hero we’ve all come to know and love but there has been no announcements regarding a release date or price.

via bgr

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, GSM, HSDPA, HTC, htc hero, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Telus

Bell has recently announced that they will be the exclusive carriers of the official handset of the 2010 Winter Olympics which is none other than the Samsung Omnia II.

The Omnia II features Windows Mobile 6.5, a 3.7-inch touchscreen, 5mp camera, WiFi, GPS and 7.2Mbps UMTS/HSPA.

Unfortunately a release date and price have yet to be announced but we’ll keep you posted.

via electronista

Tags: 5mp camera, 7.2Mbps, Bell, Cell Phones, GPS, HSPA, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Omnia II, Samsung, umts, WiFi, Windows Mobile 6.5, winter olympics