The 9650 is follow-up to the 9630 (Tour), adding Wi-Fi and switching to an optical pad for navigation. This CDMA messaging phone is otherwise similar to its predecessor, including 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, Rev. A data domestically, GSM and 3G overseas, 3.5mm audio jack, memory card slot, push email, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, and GPS navigation.
This update to the Pearl series adds 3G data, combines WiFi and GPS in one model, and steps up to a 3-megapixel camera. It also switches to an optical trackpad and the 9105 offers a traditional 12-key phone keypad. Other features are similar to past Pearls, including 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, memory card slot, voice dialing and push email.
CoPilot Live HD for iPad 3G models has gone live. It’s only available in America and it’s designed *specifically* for the iPad 3G model (as you’ll want to get data live from the CoPilot servers as you navigate). All street maps are stored on the device though.
The HD version makes proper, PROPER use of the massive iPad screen real estate with the rather nice split screen driving mode (as illustrated above). That offers uncluttered 3D/2D maps along with clear turn instructions. And you can have the experience in portrait or landscape mode.
You will need some kind of stand or holder though. I haven’t seen many of them around yet.
Here’s a little more from the CoPilot release:
Initially launched in North America to coincide with the U.S. release of GPS-enabled iPad 3G models, detailed street-level maps are stored directly on the iPad. Customers do not need to download maps for each trip or worry about being left stranded without maps in mobile dead spots. Apps for additional regions will be launched as the iPad 3G becomes available worldwide in coming months.
More than just turn-by-turn navigation, CoPilot Live HDs powerful offline trip planning and route preview features allow travellers to plan door-to-door itineraries on their iPad before they hit the road. Users can enter multiple stops for a single journey and optimise to calculate the most efficient route. Advanced features include integral access to local search, real-time weather information, and the ability to create customised routing profiles that best suit personal preferences.CoPilot Live HD provides an absolutely sensational GPS navigation and planning experience on iPad 3G, said Michael Kornhauser, Managing Director at ALK Technologies. Developing for iPad was a natural step following the tremendous popularity of our CoPilot Live iPhone app. Its a really fantastic platform for navigation that allows us to fully exploit the many years of expertise we have gained from supporting tablet computers with our CoPilot Live Laptop products.
CoPilot Live HD North America has been submitted to the appstore for approval, and is expected to be available to buy for iPad 3G in early May. Pricing will be the same as for the CoPilot Live iPhone app with no ongoing fees or subscriptions.
And if you’d like to admire some more screenshots, check out the CoPilot HD Flickr Gallery.
April is ending, and May is just around the corner. What better way to end a month than with a smattering of interesting apps from this week’s releases?
FOX News
Most major news networks have had apps for a while now, but if you’re a fan of the “fair and balanced” network, you’ll be glad to hear that their app just hit the store this week. As you’d expect, it features videos, audio clips from FOX radio, headline news stories, and photo galleries. You can also subscribe to alerts and check showtimes for your local FOX broadcast. The app itself looks solid. Some users have reported issues with crashes and video streaming, but don’t let that deter you from downloading it—after all, it’s free, and using dedicated apps still tends to be easier than using Mobile Safari.
Category: News
Released: 2010-04-26
Price: FREE
Alive 4-ever RETURNS
The sequel to a zombie shooter from last summer, Alive 4-ever RETURNS is a top-down dual-stick shooter with more zombies, more guns, and more wonderfully bloody action. There’s gore a-plenty in the 40 new levels, along with enough features to make Alive 4-ever RETURNS a cut above typical zombie games: 4-player co-op, skills, different zombie and weapon types, OpenFeint achievements, and more. If you’re a fan of horror games and zombie massacres, this is one for you.
Category: Games / Action
Released: 2010-04-27
Price: $1.99
Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!
Although this game has Linkin Park branding all over it, it’s no rhythm game. Instead, 8-Bit Rebellion is a side-scrolling fighting game in which you have to lead the band members in their quest against the evil Pixxelkorp. As you progress through the game’s six areas, you’ll unlock various Link Park tracks—both the originals as well as some new 8-bit mixes—and at the very end you’re rewarded with a previously unreleased track called “Blackbirds.” There’s a strong social aspect to this musical side-scroller, too; you’re constantly connected to the online game world and you’ll see other players’ avatars wandering around. Fans of Link Park or just simple side-scrollers in general should look into this one…retro-themed games from music groups aren’t something we see every day.
Category: Games / Music
Released: 2010-04-26
Price: $4.99
Pen Pals
Remember snail mail? If you don’t want to go through the hassle of writing a letter (a what?), Pen Pals is an app that automatically connects you with users from around the world who can become your virtual pen pal. The app allows you to send all sorts of messages: voice recordings, text, and photos. Messages will automatically be sent to other users, or once you connect with a particular user, you can becoming lasting “pen pals.” The interface is slick and bright and push notifications for new messages are included. I can’t think of a better way to take the pen-pal concept onto the iPhone. We can all use some more friends, right?
Category: Social Networking
Released: 2010-04-26
Price: $1.99
1112 episode 02
We reviewed 1112 episode 01 way back in February of last year and loved it…and now its sequel has finally arrived. 1112 is an old-school adventure game, in which you must interact with the world around you to discover the plot and solve various puzzles. The narrative is elaborate and the artwork in this episode is wonderful—everything is hand-drawn. This second episode follows Louis, who has mysteriously ended up in New York. It’s up to you to figure out the surrounding circumstances. From all appearances, 1112 episode 02 is a great new adventure title. If you want to jump into this one without buying the first episode, don’t fret; there’s also an included summary of the first chapter within the app.
Category: Games / Role Playing
Released: 2010-04-29
Price: $4.99
[ Friday Five: April 30th, 2010 is a post from 148Apps ]