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Netflix yesterday released an update to its iOS app and today they have detailed the news changes on their blog. We now have larger and improved play controls (a nice rewind 10 seconds button!), such as a bigger volume slider. When you scrub forward there are now thumbnail images, plus audio/subtitle access is now easier...

When we see applications in the App Store, sometimes we tend to overlook the intricacies of app icons. Probably because they are relatively small on the iPhone, but when viewed in a larger resolution you can then start to see some incredible details. Over at Mobile Inc., Murat shows us how developers should invest in...

A new iOS app named HSW, short for "Health & Safety Watch", has been released by Intelligent Health Solutions Inc. Canada, that promises to be a real-time health and safety information resource for iPhone (via Canada.com). HSW app provides personalized information on Canadian advisories, recalls, and warnings, giving Canadians the information they need to make safe and informed...

Gillian Shaw from the Vancouver Sun recommends five gas apps to help you save money at the pump, with prices at all-time highs across Canada especially in the Lower Mainland (reaching and exceeding $1.50/L). Out of the recommendations, personally I have found GasBuddy to be the best for my needs (Canadian gas prices from GasBuddy...

Bitly has announced a new web interface plus the launch of their iPhone app. Part of the new look has turned the link shortening service into a focused social bookmarking site, similar to what we've seen from Pocket. Bitly told TechCrunch they receive roughly 300 million clicks on their links daily, which works out to...

This morning Apple updated their World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) page with new information, a schedule of events, and a new app. From the News page, attendees now have access to the event schedule for various labs, sessions, and events. There is also an available grid for registration and event hours. Along with the news...

Electronic Arts has once again noted an upcoming Memorial Day sale, where you can get iOS games for up to 90% off. This is the biggest sale of the year with almost 50 App Store titles on sale: So celebrate your extra day off with extra savings on some of your favorite EA games. Hit...

Today the official WordPress for iOS app was updated to version 3.0. The update brought two new features that should be useful to those who use WordPress for their websites. The first new feature is Push Notifications for WordPress.com. Users with a WordPress.com blog that also use the app will now be able to receive...

For those following Apple's @AppStore twitter account, you probably noticed a tweet last evening that promoted Cut the Rope: Experiments as their 'Free App of the Week'. Cut the Rope: Experiments is our #FreeAppoftheWeek. Go to the App Store for your free download. tw.appstore.com/uUj — App Store(@AppStore) May 24, 2012 This can also be seen...

The iPhone 4 and 4S cameras are stellar, producing great pictures. But it can be tough to capture fast moving subjects. But what if there was a way to shoot video using the iPhone and then pull a still picture out of it? You can with StillShot from Macadamia Apps. I've been using this app...

Bump for iOS has been updated today with a hot new feature--the ability to send images to your Mac/PC with just a quick 'bump'. For those that always email images to themselves, this will be just another method to get your images quickly onto your computer. Here's a quick tutorial on how to send images...

Canada Post has released an augmented reality app called "Stamps Alive" that enables users to see their stamps in a whole new way. Using the app, Canada Post customers can interact with specific stamps. In this case, the app currently works with Franklin the Turtle and Calgary Stampede stamps. Using the stamps, simply point the...