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Square, the mobile payments service created by none other than Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, updated its Card Case app today with some convenient new features. The new automatic tabs feature makes payments nearly effortless, thanks in part to iOS 5’s new geo-fencing technology. All you need to do is walk within 100 meters of a…
We were pretty excited when we got word that the iPhone would be getting its own Gmail application, as iOS’ mail app is hardly anything to write home about. Well, not only is the iPhone getting Gmail love — The iPad and iPod Touch are supported as well. The Gmail application for iOS combines all…
Whether you’re an avid Google+ user or just an on again/off again user, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy the latest update that Google has provided for its social networking application. The Google+ update brings the aesthetic look of Ice Cream Sandwich and we’re in love with the new look. The latest version of Google+ brings the following…
To mark the birth of the 7 billionth citizen of the planet, National Geographic launched the “7 Billion” iPad app, explaining how the growing population will affect all of us. The free to download application, offers informative videos, interactive maps, in-depth articles and “stunning photography.” You’ll find out just how big 7 billion is, while…
A company called Picitup launched a cool Android app called iOnRoad, touting it as “too smart to run on the iPhone.” That’s a bold statement, but it’s justified with the fact that iPhone’s multi-tasking capabilities are pretty limited to what Android is offering. The application relies on the smartphone’s camera and sensors to detect vehicles…
Vodafone India, the Big Red carrier’s arm in the world’s second most populous country, launched the Mobile Application Store, powered by Appia. As a result, some 145 million Vodafone Indians will be able to download more than 10,000 free and paid applications for all major mobile platforms including Android, Java, Symbian and Blackberry. The app…
One of the fun things about the iPad 2 was the ability to use the GarageBand app but now iOS users on the iPhone and iPod touch can let loose with your inner musician. The GarageBand 1.1 app is a $4.99 program that will run on the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone…
Good news for Gmail fans with an iPhone. The rumor is that the search giant will soon be launching the official Gmail app for Apple’s mobile platform. We’ve no idea when exactly that will happen but we’re hoping we won’t have to wait for too long. The story suggests iPhone users should expect all of…
After launching its Radio app for iPhone, Bloomberg is going for the iPad users with the brand new Bloomberg TV+ app. Available as a free download (it’s ad-supported), it offers live streaming and 24/7 video experience for business news on Apple’s tablet. All of the network’s original content is accessible while on-the-go, including all the…
A new Distimo report focuses on the best global brands and how they perceive the fragmented app store space. The mobile app analytics company used the data from the Interbrand 2011 Best Global Brands report to determine the top brands’ presence in mobile app store and here’s what they’ve found: 91% of the top brands…