Question

A puzzle challenge just for OpenStudiers!

Answer 1

Ok, so you all asked for it. You want something to streeeeeetch your brains. We have partnered with Cellucid Inc., a mobile game company to challenge you to a new kind of puzzle! Read all about the iQube challenge on the blog. And of course they have prizes for you to earn. But I want to know, who is the craftiest puzzler among my OpenStudiers!
http://blog.openstudy.com/?p=3052

Answer 2

Just read the Blog post! Wow, looks fun!

I hope this is similar to the OpenStudy video Contest! OpenStudy always gives out the BEST prizes :) I'm certainly going to take part in the puzzle challenge (the moment I figure it out!)

Hmm... The best puzzle solver, you say?

That'll be me, of course ;)

Answer 3

Of course Compassionate, of course.... (-:

Answer 4

im the best at everything ..... as long as it doesn't need a bain

Answer 5

I no haz apple product :(

Answer 6

that sucks and brain nor bain

Answer 7

not* can i even English

Answer 8

Cool Preetha.
Is this a sponsored item?
Anyhow, I don't have an iDevice.
But cheers for those who enter.

Answer 9

Same over here @dumbsearch2 iProducts get all the attention these days ;(

Answer 10

This is why http://opensignal.com/reports/fragmentation-2013/ @Taylor<3sRin

Answer 11

I am using the HTC Evo at the moment, pretty solid phone.

Answer 12

Oh dang yes.

Answer 13

Not quite as great as the HTC One tho

Answer 14

I am thinking about using my upgrade towards the LG G2, still deciding though.

Answer 15

It runs 4.0. Thats cool.

Answer 16

Nah, I would get a Moto X or a Moto G.

Answer 17

I'll look into those, my main problem with the G2 is that is so darn big.

Answer 18

I have an HTC evo too lolz. but sorry compassionate, i might not such a smart kid, but when it comes to puzzles, well im just the best at them c;

Answer 19

not be* see what i mean lol

Answer 20

It's a shame this isn't available for android since the majority of phones/tablets run on android. I don't have an iDevice either, I like my HTC One way too much :D

Answer 21

*Brofist engage with Thomaster*

Answer 22

Preetha should really consider making an app for OS, it shall be legendary.

Answer 23

We have an app :P

Answer 24

For android i mean :0

Answer 25

Dang it, its like OS is sponsored by apple.

Answer 26

alot of people use apple products but yes they should cover more ground and put apps on the Google store (i haven't looked to see if they have or not as i dont have a device that uses this)

Answer 27

So get an iPhone. Problem solved. It is complete coincidence that my profile picture happens to be - drum roll please - an Apple!

Answer 28

*da dum tss*

Answer 29

@blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zXDo4dL7SU

Answer 30

Oh yea lemme get about 100 bucks out of the sky, just to buy an app X) cause you know, it's that easy

Answer 31

It's easier to create apps for iOS. That's why developers usually create apps for iPhone first to test if it will be popular. Then they create the app for the much bigger android :P

Answer 32

I see thank you for your fantastic explanation :) Unlike BLUES CLUES here being all sarcastic on me. SHAME.

Answer 33

Jk blues i love you :*

Answer 34

Is there going to be somewhere that i can go to see who is on the top of the leader boards for this contest? I think it would be cool for all of us to be able to see who is winning and who the underdogs are :P

Answer 35

hey quick question… can you do this on iPod touch?

Answer 36

Yes @Jamierox4ev3r EVERY iPhone app works on iPod touch... it depends tho, which operating system version do you run?

Answer 37

i have IOS 6…so I'm guessing it should be fine, thanks Sean :)

Answer 38

Yes, it definitely would. So you have a 45y gen! :)

Answer 39

*4th

Answer 40

yes i do ^_~

Answer 41

Why don't you guys make an app for android? It wouldn't be fair if it's only available for Apple products O.o

Answer 42

So where's this puzzle challenge? XD

Answer 43

@thomaster That is so false, iOS has a lot more UX and UI requirements for submitting their apps. Apple is very complicated, many apps have been rejected due to the fact that they don't provide a functionality that can't be done online (for example if the app is basically like a web frame). The Google Play app store is a lot less complicated.

I know you were joking, but for real, Java is better for programming apps than Objective C ( the language that Apple uses). Also, they're more development kits for creating Android apps without writing a line of code, due to less regulations.

Also Android accepts apps that are basically crappy sometimes.

But yeah, BTW @thomaster the HTC One is a great phone. The main reason why a lot of apps start with iOS is because of fragmentation, they're so many different versions of Android that different people use, that its harder to program for, 33 percent of devices still run Android Gingerbread, 2.3, while the latest is 4.3. Many more iOS devices run later version, and they don't change as much often fundamentally. Apple boosts their consolidation in devices versions as an incentive for developers.

Answer 44

Where is the puzzle? All you guys are talking about is apps :0

Answer 45

hahahaha wow dumbsearch

Answer 46

@dumbsearch2 I don't know about the programming stuff but 5 of my friends work in app development and they all agreed that iOS was the easiest platform to write apps for. That's where I got the info from :P

Answer 47

Actually, dumbsearch is correct.

Answer 48

Yeah, I guess it also depends on which language you are more familiar with partly @thomaster

Answer 49

i guess i hv to stay out of the competition..:( nothing for the android yet..but all d best other contestants!!!:D

Answer 50

lol this convo left the competition :P

Answer 51

I have android :(

Answer 52

I'm sorry, this works only for iphones. Not androids.

Answer 53

Im glad that we all understand that now

Answer 54

the apps in the play store and better than apple. and plus most of them you have to pay in the apple store

Answer 55

that would be an opinion not a fact as there are many free things in the apple store

Answer 56

ive had both formats and they are to diffrent to compare accurately

Answer 57

Emulators... Use 'em, love 'em...
I am pretty sure there are some iPad emulators out there for windows. So technically PC users can still participate.

Answer 58

thats true

Answer 59

You know what would be a challenge? Robot Odyssey, anyone remember that gem? Slate did a review of it a few weeks ago, and it brought me back to my childhood

Answer 60

I remember that game, I never finished it, I may check it out on the DOSBox, it was cool for an old game.

Answer 61

the slate article mentioned someone did a java version, so it's out there somewhere

Answer 62

Found it!
Slate article:
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/bitwise/2014/01/robot_odyssey_the_hardest_computer_game_of_all_time.html

Download:
http://www.droidquest.com/

(Download > DQ2.7.zip)

Answer 63

You can play the puzzle on the web platform as well. Coming Feb 1.

Answer 64

So then all of the people with the Androids can play it on the computer too. Now you don't have to cry :'(

Answer 65

Im crying too :( OS needs to be more involved with android.

Answer 66

I agree but we need to see if it works with Apple first before we can take that step :D I don't really have to worry though because i don't have either :P

Answer 67

Nope, @Opcode I've examined that possibility: there are no emulators that run the full app store. Including the XCode emulator.

Answer 68

http://iqube.cellucid.com/play.html
Thats the online URL for those who don't have iOS devices.

Answer 69

i can barely do the moderates!

Answer 70

lol same here XD

Answer 71

I did completed the warm up level X) what do i do now?

Answer 72

oh nevermind .-.

Answer 73

Thanks @dumbsearch for the link