Nyan Cat! is a recently released universal iOS app, which allows players to take control of the latest Internet phenomenon: the Nyan Cat. Currently, the application is available to download for free in the App Store.
The white iPhone debuted and quickly began selling out, while investors became concerned about future iPad 2 sales. But, don’t tell that to those in Japan, who loved the second-generation iDevice. Meanwhile, Apple provided its mea culpa on the “locationgate” issue, but will that be enough for the whole affair to die? Not if Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn) has anything to say about it. These stories and more made news during the last week.
The popular fitness app, RunKeeper Pro, will be available to download for free permanently, according to the app’s developer (FitnessKeeper, Inc.).
Order & Chaos, Monopoly, and i. TV make up some of the best iPad apps of the week. But, which was the absolute best?
Angry Birds has been downloaded over a 140 million times. The game started out on the iPhone in late 2009 and now sits as a true success story for the Finnish developer Rovio mobile Ltd.
The slash ‘n’ scare iOS app, Scream 4 HD ($2.99), has recently been updated. The new version of the app (1.1) adds two new levels – “Movie Theatre” and “Police Station” – and also adds achievements which can be earned via Game Center.
Saving money, watching HBO videos, and a new Twitter app make up some of the best iPhone apps of the week. But, which was the absolute best?
MTV Networks‘ recently released VH1 Co-Star app for the iPad (free) allows users to watch both live and previously aired TV shows, while adding an interesting social twist. A feature called “WatchWith” displays relevant comments from tweets within the app, alongside each show.
RedLaser (free) – the popular barcode scanning app for iOS – has recently been updated. Now, users of the app can generate their own QR codes (for URLs, contacts or text) and share them with friends.
Terra is a third party Web browser for the iPad that features tabs, support for offline reading and a full screen mode. Currently, this handy Safari alternative is currently available to download in the App Store for free.
HBO's universal HBO Go iOS application is now available to download in the App Store. The app is currently available to download for free, and the service itself is free to use for HBO subscribers (through "participating television providers").
Disentanglement ($0.99) is a recently released iOS app, which is an "addictive 3D puzzle game" and will both challenge and entertain players.
Blurb Mobile (free) is a recently released application for the iPhone and iPod touch, which allows users to create "fun visual stories" on their iOS device.
Fast Five the Movie: Official Game HD is now available to download in the App Store. If you think you're fast enough, download the app and take to the streets in your dream car.
One application was rejected from the App Store, so it's developer subbed illegal immigrants for cuddly animals, resubmitted the app, and it was approved.
The UK television network, Channel 4, has recently released a free iOS app for its "catch up" service, 4oD.
Army of Darkness: Defense is an upcoming iOS game, which is based on the 1992 classic film "Army of Darkness."
MobileRSS HD ($4.99) is a Google Reader app for the iPad, which has recently received a series of updates. Now, users of the app can enjoy a new design, improved RSS feed management, and article downloads.
Apple may have hinted at an upcoming turn-by-turn and traffic feature – which is rumored to be built into a future version of the iOS – in a press release that hit the Web earlier today.
The popular digital magazine app, Zite Personalized Magazine (free), has recently received an update.
Qik Video Connect (free) has recently been updated. Now, fans of the app can make video calls to Android users as well as to other iOS device owners.
Amazon.com today officially responded to Apple’s lawsuit over the name “app store.” Calling the March 18 court filing baseless, the online retailer is using Steve Jobs’ own words to get the case thrown out, in news first reported by GeekWire.
Remember It ($0.99) is an incredibly clever iPhone app that can provide users with a helpful reminder if they leave anything important - like a prototype iPhone 4 - at a bar, or anywhere the item isn't meant to be.
