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TUAW's Daily App: Float

by Mike Schramm (Mar 10th, 2011)

The iPhone is known for casual games, but Float might be a little too simple even for most casual gamers. That said, children and those just looking for a super simple experience may find it interesting. It's a game we've all played before -- you get a balloon and try to keep it in the air for ...

Found Footage: iPhone 4 takes to the skies

by Michael Rose (Jul 1st, 2010)

Aside from the relative wisdom of rigging the phone and flying it near a working radio tower, the video is actually quite compelling -- there's also a behind-the-scenes clip showing the extended process of building and flying the rig. Thanks Jimmy! ...

Balloons! Sending out a mystery message on your iPhone

by David Winograd (Nov 8th, 2009)

With over 100,000 apps in the app store, it's getting harder and harder to find something new; most apps seem to be 'me too' versions of something else. Balloons! US $2.99 [iTunes Link] for iPhones running OS 3.0 or better, is something I haven't seen before, and it's really very clever. TUAW first ...

WWDC Demo: Balloons!

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jun 25th, 2009)

Balloons! for the iPhone (and iPod touch) made me smile. It's like Distant Shore, but more personal and fun. Don't get me wrong, I love Distant Shore, but Balloons! reminds me of being a kid and tying a message and photo to a balloon to send up into the stratosphere. Plus, you get a real sense of ...