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WhatsApp Now Handles 10 Billion Messages Per Day

Last November WhatsApp announced it had surpassed 1 billion messages sent per day. This morning the app announced another massive milestone on twitter: 10 billion messages sent per day: https://twitter.com/WhatsApp/status/238680463139565568 Back in June, WhatsApp explained why their app isn't free: When we sat down to start our own thing together three years ago we wanted...

Facebook Releases All New iPhone App Update Built for Speed

We've heard all about the reports before, and now it has become a reality--the latest redesigned Facebook iPhone/iPad update is now available in the App Store. What's New in Version 5.0 We've rebuilt the app so it’s faster and easier to use. * Scrolling through news feed is faster than ever * New banner lets...

Angry Birds Space ‘Red Planet’ Update Brings You to Mars

Last night Rovio released a new trailer for the latest instalment of Angry Birds Space, Red Planet. This new episode takes the Angry Birds to Mars as the piggies have hijacked the Curiosity Mars Rover. The update brings 20 new levels and introduces a new astronaut pig: What's New in Version 1.3.0 NASA and Angry...

PressReader: A Digital Newspaper App With Over 270 Canadian Publications

In today's digital age, I'm amazed newspapers still exist in paper-form. Although some newspapers are created using recycled materials, they still end up in the landfill due to many who fail to recycle. So do the world a favor, switch to a 'digital newspaper,' such as PressReader. PressReader is an iOS application for the iPhone, iPod touch,...

PopCap Games Announces Plants vs Zombies 2 Release for Spring 2013

PopCap Games has announced Plants vs Zombies 2 to be released in the Spring of 2013. The sequel should be widely anticipated considering the original game proved to be one of the most popular downloads in the App Store after it debuted in February of 2010. The new game will have new features, settings and...

Skype For iOS Updated With Picture Sharing, Visual Improvements, And More

Skype for iOS has just received a nifty update this morning. This is version 4.1 for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Included with the update is the ability to send and receive pictures, which happened to be a "frequently requested feature" according to the Skype Blog. A few other minor updates include visual improvements,...
Green Day Angry Birds

Green Day Plus Green Pigs = Some Very Angry Birds

Do you happen to be a fan of both Green Day and the Angry Birds video game franchise? If so then “Welcome to Paradise”! Rovio Entertainment has teamed up with the multi-platinum selling band Green Day to produce a brand new episode of the popular “Angry Birds Friends” Facebook game, which was originally released back...

New Bell Mobile TV Users Will Pay Price Increase to $3/Hour for Overages

If you've been considering a subscription to Bell Mobile TV, it looks like you will be paying a new price increase for overages. According to an internal doc, MobileSyrup reports new activations will pay $3/hour for overages instead of the original $1/hour price. Bell Mobile TV subscribers pay $5/month to get access to 10 hours...

Apple’s Free App of the Week Download: iBlast 2 Moki HD

Another week, and a new free App of the Week from Apple. The latest free pick is the game iBlast 2 Moki HD, previously named by Apple as the best of the iPhone Games category in the App Store Rewind 2011 in the US. This puzzle game has 90 levels across 6 worlds for you...

EA Brings ‘The Simpsons: Tapped Out’ Back to the App Store

EA released The Simpsons: Tapped Out this February only to remove it the first week of March 'due to server issues'. The company has announced today the return of the game to the App Store, with enhanced HD graphics for the iPhone and iPad: The Simpsons: Tapped Out returns with updates that significantly improve players’ game...