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Some games draw you in with an engaging storyline or challenging strategy; others, with the adrenaline rush of combat, or simply as a cool way to kill time. In LIBERATION MAIDEN ($4.99), game designers Level-5 went for all of the above. The graphics and anime cut scenes are amazing. The game concept is well developed, and while the storyline may at first be obscure, part of the fun is discovering the history and story as you play. LIBERATION MAIDEN works well with its eye-watering, non-stop action and a screen sprinkled with detailed widgets in and between levels.
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After many hours (and quite a few dollars) spent racing in the world of Real Racing 3 (Free), I can confindently say it is a legitimate contender for the coveted award of Best iOS Game of 2013. This game is so visceral, especially the way I race it using the first-person, helmet cam/cockpit perspective. Between the visual eye candy and the realistic sound effects, I'd say this game blurs the lines between iOS gaming, console gaming, and real life more effectively than any iOS game I've encountered. Where’s a good Virtual Reality headset when you need one?
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As rumors go, I'm betting the latest are on the mark. According to AppleInsider, The China Times has reported that the iPhone 5S, rumored to arrive this summer, will come with both a fingerprint sensor and near-field communication chip. According to the report, you'd be able to simply touch your phone to make a payment. The sensor would recognize your touch, and the NFC chip would communicate your authorization to an NFC mobile payment terminal at the point of sale.
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Apple is airing two new commercials featuring an iPhone 5, employing the same rapid-fire word theme it used in recent iPad commercials I posted about. And again, each word is followed by a rapid display of specific apps. The ads are fun and effective, and they show the remarkable diversity of iPhone apps.
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Game Centered features roundups and in-depth reviews of the best in iOS games. Among the App Store's myriad games, it's all too easy to overlook some of the greats. Each installment of Game Centered will take a close look at a select few worthy of special recognition.
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Thanks to everyone who entered iPhone Life's Bi-Weekly Weekend Giveaway! We received entries from 496 people in 35 different countries this week! WOW! And we gave away 74 apps!
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Who could be better suited to compare the reliability of various smartphones than a technical assistance website? FixYa has analyzed more than 720,000 requests for smartphone support to determine which one reigns supreme in terms of reliability. The iPhone came out undeniably on top.
According to FixYa's report, the iPhone (with a reliability score of 3.47) is nearly three times as reliable as Samsung phones, which came in second place (1.21). Samsung phones were nearly twice as reliable as phones from Nokia (0.68), and close to 10 times more reliable than Motorola phones (0.13).
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If 3D virtual blasting is your thing, you're bound to like two new highly detailed iOS games.
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This is the official weekend of the iPhone Life Contest Giveaway!
Be sure to enter the giveaway at iPhoneLife.com/giveaways! Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE.
Here's how it works: Every other Friday we will announce the prizes we're giving away through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. On the following Monday morning we will randomly select the winners. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code to redeem the app for free. If you win an accessory, send us your address we will mail it to you.
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According to a new rumor from a Japanese website, Foxconn, Apple's iPhone manufacturer in China, has begun production of the so-called iPhone 5S. Earlier rumors suggested the next iPhone will launch this summer, either in June or in August. The new rumor confirms this time frame.
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