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On the heels of the recently updated Android app, Skype launched a new version of its iOS app. Since it’s version 4.0, we would expect a number of changes; however, that’s not the case here, with this release rather including many under-the-hood bug fixes. Here’s what’s new: The only new feature is the ability to…
Blackline TV is doing something pretty unique for a podcast: it’s launching its own iPad magazine. Even more bold, it’s not trapped in the App Store or Newsstand under Apple’s developer terms and conditions. No, instead it’s living freely on the open web as an HTML5 magazine. Blackline is a podcast that specializes in delivering…
Stitcher Radio is one of my favorite apps and I truly do use it every day, so I’m happy to see it launching new features which will make it easier to keep up to date with the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election. The Election Center special section will be visible once you open the app and…
Apple just issued updates to four of its popular iOS applications. The new versions include iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and Cards. These improvements Apple added to the four iLife applications mostly bring bug fixes and stability. iPhoto version 1.0.1 makes it easier to copy URLs, reduces instances of duplicated photos, and adds stability improvements. iMovie version 1.3.1 adds…
Condé Nast UK and Zappar have teamed-up to make the June issue of Tatler to life to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The special issue includes augmented reality content which is discoverable using the free to download Zappar app. As a result, users will be able to extract visuals from the magazine, dress up like…
There’s a cupcake craze out there; we’ve recently seen one iPad app on the subject (from Food Network) and now another one (which works on both the iPhone and iPad) is in the AppStore. Based on the runaway New York Times bestsellers, Hello, Cupcake! contains a selection of ten digitally enhanced projects from the two books…
SHAPE has launched an updated version of its super-popular multi-network instant messaging client – IM+. Version 6.2.1 brings a number of new features, including: Dark Theme that makes IM+ look good at night, while saving battery life on devices with AMOLED screens like Samsung’s Galaxy S II Notification when selected contact goes online (you can…
Rovio, the wildly popular mobile game maker, recently announced on its Twitter page that its latest Angry Birds installment, Angry Birds Space, was downloaded 50 million times in 35 days. Wow. This makes Angry Birds Space the fastest growing mobile game in history. Angry Birds Space launched March 22 with a legion of loyal fans…
Originally released for the iPhone and other smartphones in August 2011, Facebook has been silent about bringing its Messenger app to the iPad. Today, the folks at 9to5Mac got their hands on a prototype of an iPad-optimized Facebook Messenger app which means yes, it exists and yes, it’s coming. Right now in the beta stages, it’s…
Starting from this moment, CoPilot Live Premium for iOS and Android devices will include real-time traffic information as a standard feature. Previously this was an add-on feature that was available with 9.99 GBP annual subscription, and now it’s free for 1 year. If you’ve already purchased it, don’t worry – ALK Technologies (the maker of…