I have an iPhone 3G that I upgraded to iOS 4.0, but then I downgraded back to OS 3.1.3. Why?
Posts from ‘August, 2010’
iPhone Chess Apps
Just thought I would share some random musings on various chess apps I’ve used for the iPhone. I have an iPhone 3G running OS 3.1.3 (the upgrade to iOS 4.x slowed down the phone too much), which somewhat limits me as some of the apps are only compatible with iOS 4.x.
Chess with Friends on iPhone
I’ve started playing Chess with Friends on the iPhone. While the user interface is not the greatest in terms of finding opponents, etc., it works well if you already have chess friends with iPhones. I played a lot of tournaments over twenty years ago, but I “retired” due to other commitments. Now that online play [...]
Mobile Phone “Turn-Based” Online Chess
I’m looking for ways to play “turn-based” correspondence-style chess that I can play from my iPhone. My idea is to play a slow-paced game with friends, making moves at my convenience during “dead time” such as waiting in line. The ones I have found are the following:
Why 3 Foot Passing Laws Are Bad for Bicyclists
This morning, on the steps of Los Angeles’ City Hall, Mayor Villaraigosa announced the unveiling of the “Give Me 3″ bus shelter posters and also announced that he would like to “make the 3 Foot Passing Rule a 3 Foot Passing Law” in California. But why do we need a law in California requiring motorists [...]