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Facebook Update Brings Find Your Friends Feature
As if there weren't enough ways to share your location with friends (think Foursquare, Facebook Check Ins, Google Latitude), it's now even easier with the new Facebook feature Find Your Friends, that unleashed today via an update. What's New in Version 3.4.1 - Find your Friends on Facebook using your phone - Add your phone...
Apple Posts New TV Ad – Apps
Continuing its cheeky "if you don't have an iPhone, well you don't have an iPhone" TV ads, Apple has posted a new ad called "Apps". The commercial goes through various iPhone apps such as Air Canada and Groupon while stating the App Store is the "world's largest selection of apps!" Check it out at Apple's...
Crackle: Watch Free TV and Movies on your iPhone
Update 1: Apparently Crackle keeps Location Services on when you close it, causing battery drain. You can disable this in Settings. If you're looking for some entertainment on your iPhone, Netflix works flawlessly. However, for a free solution, a new app called Crackle aims to keep you busy with free movies and TV shows. What...
Upgrade Your iPhone Camera With ProCamera + Giveaway!
If you're looking for an iPhone camera app that packs an amazing number of features, some of which you may never even use but are nice to have, check out ProCamera in the App Store. ProCamera The great thing about ProCamera is the abundance of features included in the app. The app delivers intuitive and...
GasBuddy – Find Cheap Gas Updated To 1.05
Today, GasBuddy, the app that helps users find cheap gas, has been updated to version 1.05. GasBuddy is one of those apps that takes advantage of crowdsourcing. It will use your location to find the nearest gas stations and list them by distance or price on a map or list. Stations such as Petro Canada,...
Pay Per Install Apps Being Rejected From the App Store?
Yesterday news broke about Apple apparently changing the algorithm in the way apps are ranked in its Top Charts. Today, new reports state that apps with pay-per-install incentives are being rejected from the App Store, according to one of the largest providers, TapJoy. Pay-per-install apps are ones that ask users to download and 'try out'...
Microsoft Photosynth iPhone App Creates Amazing Panoramas
Microsoft has released an amazing panorama app, Photosynth for iPhone users. This free app is different because it capture panoramas in all directions, and create some awesome interactive images. Once images are captured, they can be shared easily via Facebook and Bing Maps, plus panoramas are also hosted for free. As described by the Bing...
Has Apple Changed the App Store Rank Algorithm?
For developers, making it into Apple's App Store top charts is the equivalent of discovering oil in your backyard. This coveted real estate is seen by millions of iOS device owners, and according to a recent report by Inside Mobile Apps, the way apps are ranked have apparently changed. “We’ve been noticing changes in the...
Angry Birds Seasons Updated with Easter Version
Rovio has once again continued to give back to customers with another update for Angry Birds Seasons. The last updates were for Valentine's day and then St. Patrick's Day. This time around, the popular app gets an Easter update. Bring it on! What's New In Version 1.4.0 EASTER EGGS FOR ANGRY BIRDS! Spring is upon us...
TD Banking App Updated with Interac Money Transfers
The TD banking iPhone app has received an update. Here's what's new: What's New In Version 2.1 â— Ability to store more than one Access Card Number or Connect ID â— Ability to log in to the TD mobile app with your WebBroker Connect ID â— TD Waterhouse quotes, holdings and watchlists â— Ability to...
NAVIGON 1.8 Update: New Maps, Live Traffic, Augmented Reality, On Sale for $34.99
Update 1: Navigon Canada is selling for $34.99, but North America is $44.99. NAVIGON is one of my favourite iPhone GPS apps. The last time we talked about this app, there was a huge 50% off sale for the North America version for $29.99. This time around, NAVIGON has been updated to 1.8, plus it's on...
Facebook for iPhone Gets New Like/Comment Icons via Mobile Facebook Feed
I've noticed a few changes to the Facebook iPhone app lately, and there hasn't been a recent update to make these changes occur. In particular, when tapping the "+" icon on the home newsfeed, new Like/Comment icons emerged. Also, when tapping on Comment, you would see the ability to 'Like' individual comments. Strange, right? Well,...