The Institute for Disaster Prevention Science Technology (NIED) [J] has released the iOS application “Moshi Yure” (If Tremor), which displays using AR (Augmented Reality) possible damage inflicted should an earthquake occur based on the user’s location information. “Moshi Yure” acquires earthquake damage information at the corresponding position from location information using a device’s GPS, and… Continue reading What If An Earthquake Happens? AR App Simulates Damage
Tag: iOS
Series 8 Of “1 Million Yen Prize Game” Also On iOS
CyberAgent, Inc. [J] has begun to offer the 8th in the series of the smartphone application on Ameba “Hyaku Man En Kenshou Game,” [J] (1 Million Yen Prize Game) for iOS as well. The “1 Million Yen Prize Game” series lets you participate in prize giveaways held at fixed intervals in each of the standard… Continue reading Series 8 Of “1 Million Yen Prize Game” Also On iOS
Tokyo Metro Stations Featured In Location Based App “MyTown”
Tokyo Metro [J] and Yumemi Inc. [J] have announced that from July 27th (Fri.) they are beginning services which allow the acquisition of metro train and station items in “MyTown,” [J] a social game application operating with Yumemi’s location based service for iOS. “My Town” is a game application which works with location based services… Continue reading Tokyo Metro Stations Featured In Location Based App “MyTown”
Gourmet Food + English Study App Released
Drecom Inc. [J] has released the social learning application “Gurutan Eitango Sekai Shuuyuu” (Gurutan* [gurume=gourmet, tango=word) English Word World Tour). Download is free. “Gurutan” is a social learning application for smartphone which allows you to enjoy information about world cuisine while casually learning English vocabulary. You advance by solving problems about English vocabulary questions that… Continue reading Gourmet Food + English Study App Released
CyberAgent America Releases “Snow White Story” For iOS
CyberAgent‘s [J] American corporation CyberAgent America, Inc has released a new iOS game application “Snow White Story.” Download is free. “Snow White Story,” as the title suggests, is a nurturing social game application with the theme of “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs.” You can raise fruits and vegetables in your own village, put decorations… Continue reading CyberAgent America Releases “Snow White Story” For iOS
“Tap Ninja” Released By Kayac For iOS
Omoshiro Houjin Kayac has released “Tap Ninja,” an iOS dashing action game app. Download is free. “Tap Ninja” is an action game where you control a ninja running through the night streets as you tap the screen. While defeating enemies and avoiding obstacles, you aim for high score by acquiring coins and by your distance… Continue reading “Tap Ninja” Released By Kayac For iOS
Young Band RPG “Rock Heroes!” Released For iPhone
Q Entertainment [J] has released an iOS version of the social game “Band Heroes!” now offered for Mobage. [J] “Band Heroes!” is a young rock band RPG that was until now offered for Mobage for Android. You form a band with friends, make songs by connecting phrases, rev up your fans at concerts, and aim… Continue reading Young Band RPG “Rock Heroes!” Released For iPhone
Augmented Reality + Capsule Toys, July 30th “Kamen Rider” Release By Bandai
Bandai [J] has announced that from July 30th they will launch a series of exclusive vending machine capsules (Gashapon) of the new figure series “HYBRID GRADE Kamen Rider–01,” which fuses capsule toys with AR (Augmented Reality). 1 in each capsule, four types in all, each 500 yen. “HYBRID GRADE Kamen Rider” is a gashapon figure… Continue reading Augmented Reality + Capsule Toys, July 30th “Kamen Rider” Release By Bandai
"596523:14:07.2147483647" This is where iPhone freezes
Well, sort of. It has been a hobby for a few people at 2ch.net[J], Japan’s biggest anonymous BBS, to show off "how long they could let their iPhone stopwatch running". On May 29th 2012, this astonishing new record was introduced to the BBS, which put those enjoying this hobby in shock. The one who posted… Continue reading "596523:14:07.2147483647" This is where iPhone freezes
Kayac Releases iPhone App For Sharing Leftover Food
Kayac [J] has released “ZangPang,” an iPhone application for sharing leftover food. Download is free. “ZangPang” is an app based on the concept “Share with everyone what you can’t finish.” With this social sharing platform for publicly announcing leftover food, when you unintentionally order too much food at a restaurant, you post information and photos… Continue reading Kayac Releases iPhone App For Sharing Leftover Food