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Virgin Mobile “Members Lounge” App Departs the App Store

Back in early 2011, the Virgin Mobile "Members Lounge" iPhone app hit the App Store. This app was very similar to the My Account companion apps we've seen from other carriers such as Rogers or Fido. Now, it appears the app no longer is available as it's gone from the App Store. A quick search in...

Shaw Go WiFi Finder Updated with Improved Performance, Bug Fixes

Shaw Go WiFi Finder was updated last month with a new interface and today the app brings some performance and bug fixes. What's New in Version 1.2.1 Improvements and bug fixes - General performance improvements - Update to location pins functionality to increase app speed - Default start-up view changed to Canada - Loading indicator...

Safeway iTunes Card Sale: 20% off $25 Cards Until Feb. 7th

If you're on the hunt for an iTunes Card sale, head to your local Safeway. According to their current flyer they have 20% off $25 cards, so that works out to a $5 savings. The deal is on the Valentine's Day page of the flyer and is available in-store only from now until February 7th,...

Temple Run 2 Updated with Better Performance on Older Devices

Temple Run 2 has received its first update which includes better performance on older devices, an ability to skip the 'Save Me' screen. There are also a bunch of bug fixes that should solve cases of the app crashing on launch. We haven't been able to verify the performance increase yet but if you're playing...

Apple Introduces App Store Short Links for Developers [Update]

Apple today has introduced App Store short links for developers as a way to promote their apps. Instead of having a long App Store URL, developers can now use the AppStore.com domain to include their company or app name for an easier to remember link for customers: Provide a simple way for users to find...

Angry Birds Star Wars Receives Battle of Hoth Update

Angry Birds Star Wars has received yet another update, this time it's the Battle of Hoth, which brings 20 new levels (including 2 new bonus levels). After the epic Battle of Hoth, the Rebel Birds have barely escaped the ice planet with the Pigtroopers in close pursuit! There's an asteroid field close by that could...

Apple’s Free App of the Week: Action Puzzle Game, Early Bird

This week's free App of the Week from Apple is the popular action puzzle game Early Bird, which is regularly priced at $1.99. This game has hit #1 in over 25 countries with over 8 million users and has had some positive reviews both online and within iTunes. Help the Early Bird catch the worm!...

1Password Sale: 50% Off During 2013 Macworld/iWorld

If you've been waiting to upgrade to 1Password 4, this is your time to do it as Canada's AgileBits has announced a promotional 50% off sale to celebrate the start of 2013 Macworld/iWorld: https://twitter.com/1Password/status/297070201613201408 1Password 4 for iOS was released back in December and comes as a completely redesigned app. Download links below: 1Password 4...

Pocket 4.3 for iOS Adds Facebook Sharing, Delete While Reading

Pocket has announced an update to its iOS app to bring Facebook sharing using your account integration within iOS 6, along with the ability to delete articles while reading, plus more. With Pocket 4.3 for iOS, you can share to Facebook more easily using iOS 6?s native integration for iPhone and iPad. We’ve also added...

Temple Run 2 Sprints Past 50 Million Downloads in 2 Weeks

Temple Run 2 has announced it has topped 50 million downloads in two weeks, making it the fastest growing mobile game in history, beating out the previous record held by Angry Birds Space (50 million downloads in 35 days). Previously Imangi Studios announced Temple Run 2 had hit 20 million downloads in its first four...

Tap Tap Tap Has Sold 10M Paid Copies of Camera+, ‘Teases’ 4.0 Update

Tap tap tap has announced they have achieved 10 million paid copies sold of their popular photography app Camera+, which is known for its easy post processing of your images. Beyond this milestone, the company has decided to preview what's coming in Camera+ 4.0, albeit in a slightly snarky and funny way (they're joking). The...