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Gmails for iOS has received an update to allow users to swipe between messages without returning to the inbox, plus better management when it comes to dealing with multiples messages. The new, revised actions menu can let you move, label, mute, report spam and mark as unread multiple emails with better ease. What's New in...

Flipboard has just launched version 2.0 of its iOS app to enable users to create custom magazines that can be shared publicly or kept private. To make a custom magazine, just tap the "+" icon on any news story. You'll be prompted to name your magazine, where you can then continue to add stories to...

Google today has announced they have added numerous ski trails to Google Maps for over 100 resorts in Canada and the USA. Users can load up Google Maps for iOS or on the web to see an outline of various ski runs. The feature is handy if you are on the mountain and want to...

Square Enix recently announced Final Fantasy V for iOS is set for release later this month. While that is coming, you can actually save on all Final Fantasy for iOS titles, as they are currently on sale for up to 55% off. Final Fantasy - $3.99 (from $8.99, for iPhone) Final Fantasy II - $3.99...

Google+ for iOS has received a major update to bring photo editing such as filters and rotate and crop features. There's also a new profile design, notifications tray and easier setup for new users. The full change log is below: What's New in Version 4.3.0 - New photo editing features: add filters, rotate and crop...

Apple's iTunes business currently offers software, music, video, apps and books for sale. The company says it aims to run this store "at break-even", but "what is known today as iTunes has quintupled in seven years", Horace Dediu of Asymco says, after taking a look at this business. (more…)

We last reviewed Summly last November, as an innovative news app that uses a unique algorithm to summarize articles into short form. This morning, Yahoo! has announced it has acquired the company, founded by Nick D'Aloisio when he was just 15 years old. Part of this acqui-hire means the Summly app itself will close, but...

Astral has announced its iOS apps The Movie Network GO, HBO GO and TMN Encore GO are now available for Rogers customers, after noting in early March the latter would be later included. "Launching TMN GO with Rogers is a significant milestone for our business as it will enable us to bring our innovative streaming...

Doug Crossan, a police officer in UK, has reported his 13-year-old son for fraud after Apple refused to refund the £3,700 (roughly $5,630) the child has spent while playing freemium apps on his iPad, according to The Telegraph. (more…)

If you like guns, and arcade style shooters, then Overkill 2, a free game by Craneballs, may be the game your looking for as it launched exclusively in Canada yesterday in the App Store. This is the sequel to the original hit Overkill, which attracted over 12 million players. Each level has more than enough...

NAVIGON has announced it has updated its iOS GPS apps to include Bluetooth audio support for directions along with Wikipedia integration. This means you can now hear directions over your car's speakers and it will fade out music before it announces instructions. As for Wikipedia enhancements, points of interests will now show icons where you can...

We have heard ongoing stories about parents dishing out iPads to their kids, only to be surprised when 'accidental' in-app purchases occur (like spending $1500 CDN on virtual donuts). The Guardian now reports Apple has implemented a small change to all paid and freemium apps within the App Store to add the line "Offers In-App...