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Word Lens: The Future of Translation Apps for the iPhone

We've tried augmented reality apps for the iPhone before. But never one like this for translating languages. The app Word Lens has hit the App Store and its live translating abilities are pretty awesome. The app interface itself is pretty poor, and its limited to Spanish to English (and vice versa) in-app purchases ($4.99 each!)...

Heads Up: EA iOS Games on Sale

Just a quick heads up that Electronic Arts (EA) has their library of iOS games on sale for both the iPhone and iPad. Games such as Scrabble, Tetris, SIMS 3, Monopoly, and Tiger Woods PGA (my pick!) are selling for $0.99! Get buying and enjoy. Just search for Electronic Arts in the App Store to...

[Updated] Real Racing 2 Now Available in the App Store

Update 1: From the Firemint blog: We’ve just made a number of improvements to online multiplayer in Real Racing 2: Additional servers to cope with unexpectedly high demand Bug fix to reduce player “teleporting” effect Increased lobby wait time to 45 seconds to allow more players to connect Improved player matching, so similar cars are...

2 iPhone Apps for Resolutions in the New Year

The New Year is fast approaching and many people associate the start of the New Year with a new beginning and the chance to start changing things they are doing to improve themselves. New year’s resolution are those commitments that people make, but that are also notoriously difficult to see through. This first App is...

iBookstore, eh!

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages finally gave Apple the go-ahead today to establish a Canadian version of their popular iBookstore. While there has been a bookstore available using your Canadian iTunes account since almost launch date (I seem to remember for the first number of weeks/months it was filled only with classics...

Official Calgary Flames iPhone App: The Highlight of the Season

This one is for you, my fellow Calgarians! The official Calgary Flames iPhone app is now available. This app is a fantastic way for Flames fans to keep track of their beloved team, any time of the day on their iPhone. Don't mind my tongue in cheek headline, OK (if you want revenge, I already...

Google Latitude iPhone App Download Now Available!

The Google Latitude app appeared briefly and then disappeared last week. Now, the app is available in iTunes for download--worldwide (yes, including YOU, Canada!). Google Latitude for the iPhone debuted as a web app, but those days are gone. iTunes Description: With Google Latitude, see where your friends are right now. Latitude lets you stay...

Infinity Blade: The Fastest Grossing App of All Time

One of the most highly anticipated iOS games, Infinity Blade, was released four days ago. From the makers of Unreal Tournament, Infinity Blade sports some of the best graphics you'll ever see on an iOS device, especially on the Retina Display of the iPhone 4. Infinity Blade Now the Fastest Grossing App of All Time...

Free Download of the Day: Smule’s Ocarina Flute App

Smule, the makers of the popular "I am T-Pain" autotune app, is offering their flute app Ocarina for free. The download is free until today only. Get it now and start having some fun with this unique flute app. Description in iTunes: FREE UNTIL SUNDAY: the gift of music is yours for the holidays. One...

Real Racing 2 for iPhone Coming December 16

Real Racing is one of my favourite racing games on the iPhone (try the GTI version for free!). Now, it's going to get even better as its successor, Real Racing 2 is going to be available on December 16th. This new version will have officially licensed cars and up to 16 player online racing! More...

Point Inside Navigation Maps Updated With Wish List Feature

Point Inside is a popular navigation application that made its debut on the iPhone platform. The app started as a shopping mall navigator and over the last year, has been updated to feature navigation of various Canadian Airports. With the previous updates, Point Inside now includes support for various Airports in Canada and an extensive...

iTunes Rewind 2010 Lists the Hottest Apps of the Year

If you've been perusing iTunes lately, you would have noticed that Apple has a dedicated section listing the apps of the year. iTunes Rewind 2010 is a look back at an amazing year of the App for the iPhone. Sections include Top Free, Top Paid, and Top Grossing. You can also see all the best...