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Infinity Blade 2, the second title from the iOS exclusive RPG franchise by Epic Games is due for launch on December 1st and ahead of the highly anticipated release, a developer trailer has just been released which reveals pretty amazing game visuals. The trailer shows developers discussing the Infinity Blade 2's high-end graphics which will...

Update 1: Big Fish's subscription app has been removed from the App Store, according to an update from Bloomberg (via Daring Fireball). It appears Apple has allowed developers to sell game subscriptions, reports Bloomberg. The publisher Big Fish Games from Seattle (they also have an office in Vancouver) has been allowed to charge users $6.99...

Editor of TUAW Steven Sande notes that iBook publishers looking to promote their ebooks by distributing promo codes are out of luck. Unlike the iTunes and Mac App Stores, publishers cannot create promo codes for the iBookstore. Promo codes were created to allow developers a way of distributing their application to would-be reviewers. Before promo codes, developers were limited to...

Stamped is a new social network that allows you to recommend things that you like to your friends. The premise is simple: you “stamp” things that you like and recommend. There aren’t different types of stamps. There’s no 0-5 rating system. If you like something you simply ‘stamp’ it. What kind of things can you...

From the makers of DataMan, the iPhone data usage monitoring app, here comes an all new JabMe messaging application which for the first time makes it possible to message your Game Center friends. You can send jab messages to your Game Center as well as Facebook friends with exciting jab actions and sounds effects, all sent...

CARSTAR is a new iPhone app created to help assist you in the event of a car accident. It allows you to store your important information such as insurance, vehicle, and emergency contact numbers to make the process of detailing an accident seamless and easy. All it takes is one tap of a button to...

RedFlagDeals is one of my favourite online communities to discover local and online deals. Owned and operated by the Yellow Pages Group, the company has launched a brand new iPhone app, to replace the existing one. This app has been rewritten from the ground up and is an extremely powerful and intuitive app to use....

The App Store Quicklinks section in iTunes on your Mac/PC now have two new sections: Band in Your Hand and Purchased. Band in Your Hand shows a variety of 'apps for making music', and includes different sections with various apps. Under The Whole Studio section, Garageband is listed. Other app sections include: Guitar & Bass,...

One of my favourite photography apps, Camera+, has been updated to bring back the VolumeSnap shutter feature that caused the app to be banned from the App Store as it violated developer guidelines. That feature is now back, in the 2.4VS update: What's New In Version 2.4VS VolumeSnap is back, beyotches!! Apple implemented this feature...

The Gmail iOS app has made its way back to the App Store. A couple weeks ago it was introduced and turned out to be somewhat of a dud as pushed notifications did not work as advertised, and other users experienced bugs. The 'new' app now supports push notifications, and finally image HTML messages now...

In three days, municipal elections will be underway in Victoria and Vancouver. Both cities have launched iPhone apps that are essentially voters' guides to candidate profiles, voting locations, voter eligibility, up to date news, and more. These apps are a great way to stay informed right from your iPhone, and save paper in the process....

Just over a week ago, Starbucks launched their iPhone payment app, and now they have launched another app for the holidays. Starbucks Cup Magic is an interactive app that utilizes augmented reality to enhance your experience at stores. Essentially you'll scan their red holiday cups, bags of coffee, and more in stores to 'release' new...