I almost never review updates to games or apps in general.  With so many apps coming out every day, it seems silly to continue looking backward and devoting time to games and utilities that already had their moment to shine.

Skullpogo, though, is absolutely (and surprisingly) my personal favorite game on the iPhone.  I gave it a great review when it came out and listed some things that should be changed.  Guess what?  The developers listened, and this new version of the game adds a mode that takes just about every complaint I had into account and gives you a great new way to enjoy the game (without drastically changing the old version I’ve come to love).

You can buy Skullpogo HERE.

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There’s nothing like being in a store and wondering if you can get a particular product cheaper elsewhere. Just line up your barcode with your iPhone and POOF!, Redlaser recognizes the product and will search online for the cheapest price. I know people might shy away from the $1.99 price tag of this app, but I’m telling you, you’ll save at least that the first time you use this app. The bottom line is if you like saving money this app is for you.

You can buy RedLaser HERE.

Snapture was one of those Apps. The ease of use, the ability to zoom and the burst mode had me sold. The Application was so easy to use and so user friendly it seemed Apple-like. For some reason, Apple didn’t want it on the store. But, I guess after a little Apple vs. Google vs. AT&T press, you start letting some once questionable Apps show up on the store.

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I was pleasantly surprised when I found Snapture on the iTunes App Store. Finally!! I quickly downloaded it and It’s now my camera of choice. Why? Well for starters you have a digital zoom. It’s really easy, just pinch and pull. We’ve all taken an action picture only for it to be blurry… The burst-mode really helps with this, by taking 3 quick pictures. Chances are, ONE of those pictures will be perfect. The quickview is nice and so is the ability to email FULL RESOLUTION files.

These are just some of the features that makes Snapture my favorite camera application. The price is reasonable, only $1.99. If you have an iPhone and you LOVE to snap pictures, this App is a must have.

You can buy Snapture HERE.

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We love the art direction, music and best of all alien killin’ gameplay. Inkvaders was submitted to the iTunes App store last saturday, so it should be available any day. I suggest you should get your hands on it.

You can find out more information about Inkvaders HERE.

I know, I also thought I’d never review an app titled “Run Pee”. But let me tell you something: if you love going to the movies, you will love this app. We’ve all gone to the theater after a dinner full of too much diet coke or maybe some margarita’s or perhaps we are draggin’ the kids along to go see the newest Pixar movie.

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Nature calls and BOOM! You miss the scene when Darth Vader tells Luke he is his father OR your son decides it’s time to do a #2 and you miss the most important part in UP!

Well, Run Pee tells you the best time during a movie to either use the bathroom or pick up some more twizzlers. It’s a genius app and it makes sure that you don’t miss any important plot lines while you’re emptying your bladder or picking up some more nachos for the wife or kids. The menu layout is smart and the movie listings are always up to date. It gives you the EXACT times and audio cues to go do your duty. The other cool thing is Run Pee will also tell you if you should stick around for the credits or not. I know way to many people that missed out on the kick-butt ending of Iron Man.

So, do yourself a favor.  If you love movies and have .99¢, check out Run Pee. It’s less baggy then wearing an adult diaper.

You can buy Run Pee HERE.

The graphics and sound are what you’d expect from ANY DESKTOP version of the Sims game. It’s hard to believe you are playing this on a mobile device.  The GUI is responsive and it has the addictive gameplay that all The Sims titles have.

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Electronic Arts has not compromised gameplay one bit on the iPhone release; The Sims 3 FEELS like a full-blown game because it is. The ONLY drawback is that you cannot build your own house, you can only add on to it. Also, I was hoping the in-app purchases would be working, but apparently that feature has not been enabled. I can only speculate, but I’m betting down the road you’ll see expansion downloads for this.

Electronic Arts has done an awesome job with their recent releases of Need for Speed and Tiger Woods. I’m serious when I tell you The Sims 3 is probably EA’s most impressive iPhone App release to date. People may frown at the $9.99 price, if you’re a Sims fan this is a MUST HAVE.

You can buy The Sims 3 HERE.

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You can buy Terminator Salvation HERE.

Seriously. You know, something was missing.

Where’s that ONE App that will allow me to create or edit word documents and spreadsheets?

Where?!

Well, now that ONE App exists and while it has a few minor shortcomings, Quickoffice Mobile Suite IS the definitive office suite for the iPhone. So what does it do? Well, for one it’s a word processor, but I’m not going to stop there. It’s a spreadsheet program, a wi-fi mobile drive and the first time you browse your files on your iDisk, you’ll wonder why Apple has never included that feature in the core of the iPhone OS.

Quickoffice Part 1 : Word Proccessor and Spreadsheet

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Quickoffice Part 2 : Emailing your documents, Wi-Fi mobile drive and iDisk Integration

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I can’t speak more highly of Quickoffice, the word proccessor works like it should on the iPhone. The spreadsheet program is fast and you’ll will never think twice about giving estimates out of office, you’ll just launch Quickoffice. The iDisk integration is VERY elegant and trasparent. Plus, you get the added bonus of the wi-fi mobile drive that allows you to upload and download files via a web browser.

So what are the shortcomings? Well, the word processor is lacking a spell check. That’s a biggie. Hopefully Quickoffice will include that in an update. Predictive text also does not work in Quickoffice. My last gripe? The double-space doesn’t add a period. With the predictive text and double-space I can fly on the iPhone keyboard, without it, I’m like Superman to Kryptonite.

Should this steer you away from Quickoffice?

No.

Quickoffice does so many other things so well, it’s worth the $20. The first time you edit a document off your iDisk in the middle of nowhere, you’ll understand the power of Quickoffice.

You can buy Quickoffice HERE.

It looks like it will be a FULL-FEATURED game and the sound and graphics look like what we would expect from Gameloft.

You know? Maybe other publishers should take note.

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So, if you’ve had any doubts about G-Map for the iPhone, take a peek at this preview. It will without a doubt, change your mind. No monthly fees, free upgrades and voice guidance on the horizon??

Yeah, it IS a deal. Come on OS 3.0!

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You can buy the current version of G-Map U.S. East HERE for $24.99 or the current version of G-Map U.S. West HERE for $24.99.

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