A few days ago we received a tip from iPhoneinCanada reader @swotam (thanks!) Instapaper was set to be the free Starbucks App Pick of the Week, and now it has been confirmed via Marco Arment, the founder of the app. Marco confirmed this on his latest podcast episode titled, "Please, Go to Starbucks" from Build and Analyze...
Looks like all of those check-ins on Foursquare are about to pay off--towards charity. Starting from June 1-10 (today!), Starbucks will donate $1 towards the new campaign (RED)Rush to Zero, towards the fight against AIDS, every time you check in at a Canadian or U.S. location. Foursquare announced the details on their blog yesterday: The...
As part of the Starbucks App Pick of the Week, this week we have KAYAK Mobile Pro. The app is the #1 mobile travel app and this pro version provides exclusive access to over 100 airport terminal maps (with numerous Canadian airports included), along with car and flight search, hotel booking, flight tracker and more. KAYAK...
The Starbucks App Pick of the Week this time around is the brain-teasing adventure game, LostWinds, a $3.99 value. Here's the iTunes description: An innovative, fresh platform-adventure bursting with gameplay ideas - wield the awesome elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit, from raging tornados to the subtlest breeze, in a stunningly presented combination of...
It's Tuesday, and once again we have a new 'Pick of the Week' from Starbucks. This time around it's a free movie rental, Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie. Previous weeks have alternated between apps and music, and this is the first time we've seen a free movie rental. Force of Nature was released...
Looks like some stores released different or incorrect app 'Pick of the Week' cards at Starbucks locations. Earlier we reported users back East saw Golfplan, but numerous reports note week's pick is actually the crossword-type game W.E.L.D.E.R.: Weld words in the word machine! Create clever combos and multiply your score using gem and gold tiles. Increase...
Looks like some Starbucks locations have put out this week's App 'Pick of the Week' one day early. Last week we saw a single from Paul McCartney, and this time around it's one that all golf nuts will love (including myself), Golfplan with Paul Azinger. Golfplan retails for $4.99 in the App Store and features...
This week's Starbucks 'Pick of the Week' is not an app, but a free song from iTunes. It appears each week the picks alternate between an app and a song, a couple weeks back we saw a Leonard Cohen single. Last week, we saw EA's version of Tetris for iOS up for grabs (prior to...
We first told you about the launch of App Store apps as part of Starbucks Canada's 'Pick of the Week'. This was previously only available in the U.S., just like the ability to pay for drinks with the Starbucks iPhone app. Boy, times sure have changed, eh? Every Tuesday, a new 'Pick of the Week'...
Earlier we first reported Starbucks Canada had started the inclusion of App Store promo codes as part of their 'Pick of the Week', something that was previously exclusive to our neighbours in the U.S. Last week it was Scrabble, and now this week the incredible photo editor Snapseed is up for grabs ($4.99 value). Customers...
Canadians patiently waited to receive the ability to pay for our Starbucks with our iPhones, as that option finally arrived last November. In the U.S., our neighbours also had access to free App Store promo codes via Starbucks 'App Pick of the Week' cards. Finally, this too has arrived in Canada. Just visit your local...
Expanding on their "Pick of the Week" program for music, which launched in 2008, Starbucks is now serving up free weekly apps. Since 2008, Starbucks customers have been able to visit a location and pick up a small card with an iTunes code for a free song or music video. You can now do the...
