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 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...

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...

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...

The TD banking iPhone app has received an update. Here's what's new: What's New In Version 2.1 ● Ability to store more than one Access Card Number or Connect ID ● Ability to log in to the TD mobile app with your WebBroker Connect ID ● TD Waterhouse quotes, holdings and watchlists ● Ability to...

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...

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,...

If you browse a lot of forums on your iPhone, or other iOS devices, you know the experience can sometimes be difficult. While some sites have forums that are designed with a mobile theme, other sites require constant pinching, zooming and aligning of the pages. bitBulletin A better way to keep all of your forums...

One of my all time favourite cross-platform messaging apps is WhatsApp, which just received an update. The previous major update brought the much anticipated group chat feature. Today's version 2.6.3 brings the following changes: - VoiceOver Accessability fixes - Network protocol optimizations - New high resolution wallpaper in WhatsApp > Settings > Chat Settings >...

A quick note to those looking for a great Calculator app for iPhone. Digits Calculator, one of the very highly rated calculators in the App Store, is holding a promotion on the eve of US tax day, April 15, where the app is free 24 hours (normally $1.99). Digits Calculator will be a free on...

It looks like Apple has lifted the restriction for viewing only the Top 50 apps in the App Store. Until now, users could only view the Top 50 iPhone/iPod touch apps in the Top Paid, Top Free, and Top Grossing sections of the App Store. The new limit is 300 viewable apps. When looking at...

Joining Rogers, Bell is the latest Canadian wireless provider to launch their own GPS app. Like most GPS apps, the Bell GPS Navigator provides users with voice and on-screen directions. This means that as you drive, your iPhone provides you with the current street, next turn, distance remaining between turns and the trip, and the...