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Facebook 3.1 Update Adds Push Notifications and Contacts Sync

Just a quick note that Facebook has a released their 3.1 update and it's now live in the App Store. What does this new version bring? Well now you can get Push Notifications (which many people have been waiting for) and the choice to sync your Facebook contacts with your address book (including pictures). You...

Game Review: Elasticr For iPhone

Meet a new superhero, Elasticr, an easy to learn and fun to play iPhone/iPod Touch game! Elasticr by Dlux Meet the new Superhero! Elasticr is a simple and addicting puzzle game that gives players the goal of saving the Earth! Features 1.5/2 Elasticr includes 20 levels to test players puzzle solving savvy. The difficulty of...

Hootsuite iPhone Twitter App Review

It's a good time for iPhone owners on twitter. Back in the early days, twitter apps were good but now they're great. The evolution of iPhone twitter apps continue to make me smile as using twitter becomes easier. If you haven't heard of Hootsuite, you should have by now (it won Mashable's Best Open Web...

App Store Hits 3 Billion Downloads

Just over three months ago on September 28 2009, Apple's App Store hit the two billion downloaded apps milestone. Today, Apple has announced that the App Store has reached three billion downloads, in only 98 days since its last milestone! The App Store currently has over 125,000 active applications. As comparison, the Blackberry Market has...

Bring In The New Year With iBubbly For iPhone!

As we say goodbye to 2009, we welcome 2010. Since champagne is typically served on New Year's Eve, we can bring in the New Year iPhone style with iBubbly! iBubbly, developed by nerdgames of Toronto, Ontario, is champagne on your iPhone. Whether you are celebrating an achievement or bringing in the New Year, iBubbly is...

Office Golfing With Table Golf For iPhone

While browsing the App Store this week, I came across a game called "Table Golf". If you enjoy iPhone games such as Paper Toss or Buzz Ball, then Table Golf will be right at home. The goal of Table Golf, like other games in its genre, is to get a ball into the goal. In...

Save Money On Fuel With Gas Runner For iPhone

One of the largest commuting expenses that Canadians must deal with is the rising (and sometimes falling) prices of gas for their cars. As expensive as gas prices can be, some savvy Canadians have jumped the border to fill up their tanks, but before filling up the tank, it's good to know just how much...

Gas Cubby by FRAM = Free Download!

There are lots of apps out there for you car lovers. Need a turn-by-turn GPS? Check out CoPilot or G-Map Canada. If you want to extend the life of your vehicle, ensuring proper maintenance is essential. Gas Cubby is an app that allows you to keep track of maintenance and gas purchases. Gas Cubby is...

Game Review: Slapshot Frenzy For iPhone

If you're a fan of hockey and you like iPhones, then Slapshot Frenzy may be just for you! Slapshot Frenzy by Skyworks Slapshot Frenzy is the hockey fix for iPhone users. Whether you're a die hard hockey fan or just a casual observer, Slapshot Frenzy makes iPhone based hockey rather amusing. Features 0.5/2 Slapshot Frenzy...

QIK Live for iPhone Now Available!

For those iPhone owners out there who are jailbreaking veterans, you will be familiar with QIK. This app which previously available through Cydia, allowed for live streaming of video to the web via your iPhone (Air Stream lets you stream TV/Movies to your iPhone). I was going to report this yesterday, but hey, it was...

Apple Asks Developers To Prepare Full Screen Apps

A report from Silicon Alley Insider indicates that Apple may have approached a select few App Store application developers and asked them to prepare for a January 2010 demo. Apple has asked developers to prepare their applications for a full screen demo instead of the usual iPhone/iPod Touch display. Considering the words "full screen", the...

Social Shopping With JustBought.it For iPhone

A couple of days ago I came across the app Justbought.it and at first I did not exactly understand it, but I quickly realized how the app can be rather useful. Moreover, it's created locally in Vancouver by Pallian Creative (definitely gotta support your local iPhone devs!). JustBought.it By Social Crowd Ventures Inc JustBought.it is...