Articles and Reviews by Issen Alibris
Issen is witty, fun but polite journalist who likes reality TV, shopping on-line, gadgets, lemon cake and trips across the pond. In addition to expertly reviewing iPhone apps for AppCraver, he is also a writer for TechZulu.
iPhone Complaints - It's been 16 months since the original iPhone was released. With its sleek design and impressive gadgetry the iPhone has been a consumer hit and a commercial success — in spite of its high price tag and mandatory two-year wireless commitment with AT&T. As the honeymoon comes to an end, even enthusiasts [...]
Category: Breaking News, Music

If you weren’t cool enough to get an invite to the Ralph Lauren show during Fashion week, you’ve got a new way to keep up with the Jones’. Ralph Lauren released its fashion app Ralph Lauren Collection for the iPhone last Friday. Developed internally, the Ralph Lauren Collection is a fashion fanatics dream. “We wanted [...]
Issen Alibris rated this app 3.0/5 | Category: Entertainment, Reference
Mike Lee of UnitedLemur.org has finally introduced Puzzllotto, the highly anticipated logic puzzle that has had the internets buzzing for the last few weeks. Puzzllotto feels like a conundrum or endless riddle. Users must tap on a pair of eyes in the middle of the Madagascar jungle. Tap on the right eyes and you move [...]
Issen Alibris rated this app 2.5/5 | Category: Games
Last week there was lots of media hype and speculation that Qik, would be delivering their video application to the App Store. Qik is an application that enables anyone to stream video live from their mobile device from anywhere, in the world. Apple Fans prepare for some bad news. It’s not going to happen just yet. [...]
Category: Breaking News
Austin based oeFun has been around since March of 2005. It’s led by Ian Dunlop, a Scottish native who has spent much of the "last twenty one years designing/programming games and applications." As an independent developer, Dunlop’s oeFun has already released four games through the App Store and recently had a hiccup with its fifth. [...]
Category: Breaking News
The iPhone 3G has sent a smorgasbord of developers scrambling to their keyboards to create programming gold—applications that will keep those iPhones glued to our hot little hands for hours upon hours. Shervin Pishevar is the CEO and co-founder of the Palo Alto, CA based Social Gaming Network or SGN as it’s known throughout the industry. They are the developers of iGolf, iBowl and [...]
Category: Interviews

Have you ever watched a burning log video? For budget-conscious iPhone users, the infinite burning log might be more effective at soothing frazzled nerves than Relax. Relax whisks users away to one of five nature scenes for five minutes with a music loop. While Relax starts with good intentions, its novelty wears off quickly. Our chief gripe is [...]
Issen Alibris rated this app 3.5/5 | Category: Entertainment, Worthwhile Apps

The best utility apps are those that have proven themselves to be extremely functional aka time saving. Grocery IQ falls into this category by simplifying the often tedious and cumbersome task of grocery shopping. Grocery IQ allows users to make a grocery list using its seemingly infinite database of store items. Users can enter brand, price, quantity and [...]
Issen Alibris rated this app 4.0/5 | Category: Best Free Apps, Editor's Picks, Productivity

iPhone application developer Zumobi, backed by venture capital firms Oak Ventures and Hunt Ventures, recently launched their free Pro Football app. Since last Tuesday, Apple has slowly begun releasing unique apps for each of the 32 NFL teams. Yes, there's one for every team in the NFL! Pro Football gives football fans access to all sorts [...]
Category: Interviews
Klosterman doesn't mind developing applications he finds particularly useful, especially in a climate where game applications are hugely popular. A self-described Apple enthusiast, he has developed some pretty interesting "productivity" apps — PhotoJot and 44 Jots.
Category: Breaking News
In a world of self-anointed players, ngmoco or Next Generation Mobile Company seems like it's on to something. "Pick something and stick with it!" English born CEO Neil Young confesses right away that "if the video game business went away I wouldn't be able to get another job. It's all I do." In fact, Young [...]
Category: Interviews
When a legal tug of war between a small developer and a multi-billion dollar corporation erupts, it usually signals the beginning of "the end" for the little guy. Somehow, iBeer has managed to avoid being wrangled into submission. Last week, Hottrix, a privately owned, self described "mom and pop shop" filed a federal lawsuit against [...]
Category: Breaking News

iPhone has created a tremendous platform for developers to create apps that are fun, useful or just plain entertaining. Occasionally, there is an application that underwhelms even the most loyal iPhone enthusiasts. This week it's called Nameo. Nameo is a new app that is supposed to help iPhone users exchange virtual business cards. Here's how [...]
Issen Alibris rated this app 1.0/5 | Category: Business
iPhone glued to your hand? Here's another application that will help keep it there. RunKeeper is a groundbreaking application that uses the iPhone 3G's built-in GPS to track movements. If you like to run, hike, bike or just walk RunKeeper keeps track of your moves. It provides instant feedback on speed over time and distance. [...]
Category: Interviews
It's official but not "really" official! Reports are circulating that Wal-Mart - the world's largest retailer - may become the second independent retail chain to carry the iPhone 3G. Until now, Best Buy was the only independent retailer other than the Apple store & AT&T stores to carry the phone. This means an iPhone 3G [...]
Category: Breaking News
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