Apps for iPad

NetNinja · 13-03-2011 05:22PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

ISwifter is a free, flash compatible browser that actually works. It gives unrestricted access to YouTube and to Hulu and all US network TV sites that I've tried WITHOUT need for a VPN.I'm sure it does more too.

It also gives International RTE player which unfortunately is geo- restricted and doesn't allow content not made by rte but you can find that elsewhere.

It's categorized as a game on iTunes btw.

Nice find

dodzy · 14-03-2011 12:10PM

Perfect browser v2.6 - really nice alternative tabbed browser to safari

r3nu4l · 14-03-2011 12:23PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

ISwifter is a free, flash compatible browser that actually works. It gives unrestricted access to YouTube and to Hulu and all US network TV sites that I've tried WITHOUT need for a VPN.I'm sure it does more too.

It also gives International RTE player which unfortunately is geo- restricted and doesn't allow content not made by rte but you can find that elsewhere.

It's categorized as a game on iTunes btw.

Downloaded this, I find it a bit slow and clicking on links is hit and miss for me. I sometimes have to hit them three or four times before they open. Anyone else have this problem?

Also, it doesn't seem to open tabs or new pages.

It's good but not great imo, unless I'm doing something wrong (I hope so!).

emc2 · 14-03-2011 12:56PM

r3nu4l wrote: »

Downloaded this, I find it a bit slow and clicking on links is hit and miss for me. I sometimes have to hit them three or four times before they open. Anyone else have this problem?

Also, it doesn't seem to open tabs or new pages.

It's good but not great imo, unless I'm doing something wrong (I hope so!).

Yep same for me and after a few minutes the pop up (to buy the app) comes up and send you back to the start. I am going to hold off on buying this until I see what else is about.

_Whimsical_ · 14-03-2011 03:34PM

r3nu4l wrote: »

Downloaded this, I find it a bit slow and clicking on links is hit and miss for me. I sometimes have to hit them three or four times before they open. Anyone else have this problem?

Also, it doesn't seem to open tabs or new pages.

It's good but not great imo, unless I'm doing something wrong (I hope so!).

I think it's great for what it does .Particularly when compared to the alternative which is no flash or sky browser,which is essentially also no flash.It is certainly not as slick or fast for browsing as it might be but it I've found it plays clear uninterrupted streams from 100% of sites I've tried so far.
Also if you get stuck on a pop up window you can press back to the original and the link seems to play from there in my experience so far.

They've cracked the toughest part...the rest is just bells and whistles that any browser can manage it seems. It can only get better. It's now 2.79 with 100% of the price going to Japan.

navag · 17-03-2011 04:17PM

Sky News for iPad is now available

Chris P. Bacon · 17-03-2011 05:17PM

navag wrote: »

Sky News for iPad is now available

And its about time,the iPhone app is great i was waiting for this

r3nu4l · 17-03-2011 06:16PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I think it's great for what it does .Particularly when compared to the alternative which is no flash or sky browser,which is essentially also no flash.It is certainly not as slick or fast for browsing as it might be but it I've found it plays clear uninterrupted streams from 100% of sites I've tried so far.
Also if you get stuck on a pop up window you can press back to the original and the link seems to play from there in my experience so far.

They've cracked the toughest part...the rest is just bells and whistles that any browser can manage it seems. It can only get better. It's now 2.79 with 100% of the price going to Japan.

Don't get me wrong, a browser that supports Flash on the iPad is fantastic, it's just not quite there yet in terms of functionality imo. This should have been released as a Beta. Hopefully the next few updates will change it for the better.

Bellu · 01-04-2011 08:53AM

Just found a cool list of iPad apps:
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/39307/best-ipad-2-apps
And Free iPad games:
http://www.mahalo.com/free-ipad-games/

navag · 01-04-2011 12:33PM

Magnet Web TV now supports the iPad and Iphone, 7 channels for free

https://www.magnetwebtv.ie/web/login.jsp

Boxfresh · 01-04-2011 02:58PM

navag wrote: »

Magnet Web TV now supports the iPad and Iphone, 7 channels for free

https://www.magnetwebtv.ie/web/login.jsp

Do I need to be a magnet customer for this to work?

They never sent out a confirmation email for me to register

nava · 01-04-2011 03:02PM

Boxfresh wrote: »

Do I need to be a magnet customer for this to work?

They never sent out a confirmation email for me to register

No you don't need to be a Magnet customer, maybe try to register again or use the "Resend verification email" under the logon window.Check your junk/spam folder

Boxfresh · 01-04-2011 03:05PM

Got it sorted it was in my junk mail

Brian017 · 01-04-2011 03:35PM

Shame you can't subscribe to the extra channels without getting their broadband service or being a student

Markylux · 01-04-2011 07:03PM

I registered my iPhone 4 with magnet but when I play to watch tv it's telling me I'm not authourised any ideas
Thanks

Arciphel · 08-04-2011 02:01PM

Can anyone recommend a good comic book reader? Cheers.

Damian Duffy · 08-04-2011 02:03PM

Arciphel wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good comic book reader? Cheers.

I use Comic Zeal and it's perfect for me.

Arciphel · 08-04-2011 03:26PM

Cheers Damian, will download it this evening. Have all of the Sandman graphic novels and the Walking Dead to read on it, can't wait.

Damian Duffy · 08-04-2011 03:34PM

Arciphel wrote: »

Cheers Damian, will download it this evening. Have all of the Sandman graphic novels and the Walking Dead to read on it, can't wait.

No worries, I find it really nice to use. There are other alternatives but I've found this to be the best for what I need and by the sounds of it, what you need. Load up your comics through iTunes and away you go. Then it's just a case of getting through them all!

feelgoodinc27 · 11-04-2011 09:34PM

Are there any video player apps that resize a video to the full ipad screen size kinda like what vlc can do on a pc?

rgiller · 14-04-2011 02:09PM

Arciphel wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good comic book reader? Cheers.

Cloudreader is what I use - free and plays everything

oshead · 15-04-2011 01:35AM

feelgoodinc27 wrote: »

Are there any video player apps that resize a video to the full ipad screen size kinda like what vlc can do on a pc?

Did you try vlc streamer?

matchthis · 16-04-2011 11:05AM

Hi Guys, was getting Air video for ipad and came across Audiogalaxy. Does the same, but for audio

adox · 16-04-2011 11:22AM

The May edition of Wired (US version) is available as a free download.

Doodah7 · 21-04-2011 08:59AM

If anyone liked the game Pool Online Hustle, the same company has just released Snooker Club. Very similar and its free at the moment. It seems there are a few kinks that still have to be worked out but it plays very smoothly.

Highest break is only 48 so far...

prettyboy81 · 21-04-2011 08:47PM

Four Four Two footie mag now has digital version for subscription through iPad, no app for it only oz version.

It must come in email format to be open & stored in ibooks maybe????

xabi_a · 22-04-2011 09:04PM

tallpaul wrote: »

If anyone liked the game Pool Online Hustle, the same company has just released Snooker Club. Very similar and its free at the moment. It seems there are a few kinks that still have to be worked out but it plays very smoothly.

Highest break is only 48 so far...

Just downloaded this today. Great game. Break of 25 in my first game:-)

Hardest bit I find is judging the pace of shots.

xabi_a · 22-04-2011 09:11PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

ISwifter is a free, flash compatible browser that actually works. It gives unrestricted access to YouTube and to Hulu and all US network TV sites that I've tried WITHOUT need for a VPN.I'm sure it does more too.

just bought this today. It's a great idea - get around Steve Jobs flash phobia by just doing flash in the cloud. It's not very responsive as someone pointed out but I can live with that.

I hit one problem - when I watch something in RTE player, after about 15 minutes it stops automatically and gives a message about a "period of inactivity with the game". It seems to assume that all flash usage is for games. I sent them an email.

BrianJD · 23-04-2011 08:56PM

Reckless Racing is only 79c at the moment and is a very enjoyable racing game.

Hobbes · 27-04-2011 04:20PM

"App tracker" - Watches all the apps on the store and lists those that have become free or dropped in price. You can also tag apps to watch to see when they change (no way I am paying 16 euros for FFIII).

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