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Sonic the Hedgehog Skins was a mobile app developed and published by Big Blue Bubble in 2012 for iOS in North America. It was used for customizing the lock and home screens of iOS devices with over forty assorted Sonic the Hedgehog-themed wallpapers purchasable within the app.[3]

Sonic the Hedgehog Skins was later removed from the App Store in 2013.

Promotion[]

On June 15, 2012, Sonic the Hedgehog Skins was announced by Sega and set to release the next day on June 16, 2012.[3] However, the app's release was delayed to June 28, 2012.[1][4]

Description[]

Sonic the Hedgehog Skins was a customization app, used for decorating the lock and home screens of iOS devices with purchasable wallpapers. The app was launched with two "Skin Packs" containing wallpapers available for $0.99 each, featuring various Sonic characters such as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and more. An additional Skin Pack was released on January 19, 2013 at $0.99, and included new wallpapers based on Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.[2]

Update history[]

  • Version 1.1 (January 19, 2013) - New Skin Pack!

Trivia[]

  • Contrary to the app's description claiming that all wallpapers are 100% original, they are made up of various stock 3D character artwork.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sonic the Hedgehog Skins. Big Blue Bubble. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved on July 3, 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sonic the Hedgehog Skins for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store. iTunes. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved on October 26, 2020. "New Skin Pack!"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kellie (June 15, 2012). Get Sonic on Your iPhone and iPod Touch. Sega. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved on October 26, 2020.
  4. Tami (June 28, 2012). Sonic the Hedgehog Skins App Is Now Free. Village Gamer. Retrieved on October 26, 2020.
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