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Popular sandwich chain Subway announced the launch of a new service called Subway Now, that enables consumers in the New York City region to order food via SMS. To use the free service, customers first register on the Subway Now website and enter their credit card information and address as well as a list of favorite sandwiches.
Once registered, users text 'menu' to 466626 for a list of their favorites. You then reply to the message with the number of the favorite you want to order. You'll receive a text confirmation and pick up time. The website explains the service pretty well here. No clue if or when the service will be expanded outside of New York but according to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), "the service could be expanded soon. Check back soon for updates."
According to a rumor posted on PocketGamer.biz, Apple is reportedly mulling plans to launch a new premium games section on its App Store, offering a range of titles for the iPhone 3G and iPod touch priced at $19.99 each.
PocketGamer.biz reports that Apple will limit premium game sales to select large publishers initially, but there are really no details on the subject - it is all speculation at this point.
PocketGamer tried to contact Apple but they declined comment on the rumors.
This move would not be surprising as there is lots of grumbling in the developer community about the downward pricing trend for games on the iPhone. I've written about this before so it's not worth re-hashing but the point is any firm outside the 1 or 2 person garage shop is going to have a hard time justifying the development costs on a platform where games sell for a buck or two.
I think it's a great idea but it will be interesting to see how Apple decides who is eligible to be part of this new "premium" offering - will it be based on company size / balance sheet / track record or will each game be evaluated on it's own merit? There are some fabulous games from small firms that could certainly justify a premium slot and I hope they don't limit it to the EA's, Sega's and THQ's of the world.
It's the Battle of the BlackBerries. Noah pits the Verizon Storm vs the new Curve 8900 for T-Mobile. Both are sleek and sexy, but what's more important, a touchscreen or a full QWERTY board?
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