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Slide To Play Q and A: Michael Jackson: The Experience for iPad
At a press event in late October, we had a chance to go hands-on with a number of upcoming Ubisoft iOS games. One of the biggest surprises was Michael Jackson: The Experience for iPad, a rhythm game with some of the most realistic dancing animation and music video visuals we've seen in an iOS game. We spoke with Nathanial Tam, designer for MJ: The Experience, about what to expect when the game launches this Thursday for $4.99.
Steve Jobs Has Passed Away
The man who was CEO of Apple from 1997 until just over a month ago has passed away, at age 56. Readers of this site will likely remember Steve Jobs as the man who helped bring some of our favorite technology to life, including the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
Disney Appmates Hands-On Preview
Ask any iPad-owning parent, and they'll tell you kids today have developed a natural affinity for the iPad. Something about the super-simple touch interface connects kids to these devices instantly. Disney, which has always made technology seem magical, is creating a brand-new iPad interface called Appmates, which will let kids control a Cars-themed iPad game using actual toys.
Windows 8 Tablets Pass on Flash, Adobe Responds
The upcoming Windows 8 tablets have more in common with Apple's iPads than we initially thought. According to Microsoft, the Windows 8 tablet version of Internet Explorer will be plug-in free, which means no Flash support.
ZDNet: Windows 8 Tablets May Compete, Someday
Tech sites are abuzz this week over Windows 8, an upcoming operating system from Microsoft that will be a direct competitor to iPads, but won't be available until late next year. ZD Net recently ran an interesting analysis stating that Microsoft may have already fallen behind.
Padvance Report: Atari Arcade, Samsung Mini-Tabs, and Apple Police
We've had a great week on Slide To Play-- we previewed Another World, revealed Max Payne, and reviewed Nick Chase 2 and Frogger Decades, among several others. But we've also been busy on Padvance with our coverage of tech and tablet news. Read on for the highlights.
iPhone 5 Fan Promises To Camp Until Launch
Think you're excited for the still-unannounced iPhone 5? You've got nothing on Rob Shoesmith, a man living in England who has promised to camp out as soon as the iPhone 5 release date is revealed. Even better, he's enlisted corporate sponsorship to help him wait in style.
Celebrating Slide To Play's Third Anniversary
On September 1, 2008, Slide To Play launched with a handful of iPhone game reviews and a promise to our readers: We'll never take money for a review, and you can always rely on our professionalism, honesty, and expertise. Three years later, we're still going stronger than ever, and it's all thanks to you.
Hector Ep2 HD - Senseless Acts of Justice Review
After a strong debut last year, a second episode of the brand-new adventure series Hector: Badge of Carnage has finally hit the App Store. Inspired by classic adventure games like The Secret of Monkey Island, as well as over-the-top police parodies like Hot Fuzz, Hector Episode 2 is a fantastic game for anyone who loves their puzzles with a barbeque-stained helping of humor.
Padvance Report: HTC EVO 3D, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and BodyMedia Fit
We don't just cover iOS gaming around here-- we also have a talented team of writers on our tech site, Padvance.com, who stay on top of the world of tablet and tech news. Recently, we've reviewed some of the iPhone and iPad's most impressive Android competitors, along with an app-enabled armband that keeps track of your health. Read on for this week's report.
Steve Jobs Resigns As Apple CEO
Today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigned his position, saying he could "no longer meet [his] duties and expectations." Jobs recommended Tim Cook as Apple's new CEO, which the Apple Board of Supervisors immediately approved. Jobs has also been elected as Apple's Chairman of the Board. Read Jobs' resignation letter below.
Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy App Coming Soon
It wasn't enough for sci-fi geeks to be happy with the incredible Star Trek PADD app-- they had to demand a Douglas Adams version, too. The futuristic, intergalactic Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy will hit the App Store this Fall, from game developer Hothead.
Padvance Report: Sharks, Skype, and Ikea
This week on our tech and tablet news site Padvance.com, we dove into Shark Week by reviewing a new app from Discovery Channel, connected to Skype's new iPad app, and assembled the 470 MB IKEA catalogue on our iPads. All this, plus links to a week's worth of news, after the jump.
Apple Has More Cash Than The US Government
Due to the budget and debt-limit shenanigans in Washington DC, the U.S. Government currently has an operating balance of $73.768 billion. Apple, meanwhile, reported last quarter that they've got $75.876 billion. Does this mean Uncle Sam will soon be replaced with Uncle Steve? [via Financial Post]
Padvance Report: Puffin Web Browser, Word Processors, and Elton John
Do you own an iPad, and want to make it perform even more magical feats? Or maybe you want to own an iPad, but don't know if it's worth the big bucks? On Slide To Play's sister site, Padvance, we take you through the world of tablet apps and tech news every day. Here are some of the week's best Padvance stories.
Former Pixar Animator Creates Best-Selling iPad eBook
We've covered a few notable eBooks before-- not those stodgy, traditional tomes available in the iBooks Store, but rather the creatively animated eBooks 2.0 like Bram Stoker's Dracula and A Christmas Carol. Recently, another fanciful eBook has caught on in the App Store: Pixar designer William Joyce's The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore.
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