In an interview with Business Insider, the co-founder of Sparrow has confirmed that an iPhone version of the popular Mac email client is coming soon.

Facebook is holding its annual f8 Developer Conference on September 22, and it has been suggested that the social network will release its highly anticipated iPad app on this day.

The popular Twitter client for iPhone, Tweetbot, has recently received an update. Now, the application features support for Tweetmarker, and various improvements and bug fixes.

Apple is improving the look of its App Store, at least in certain locations. Recent visits to two areas of the Store, in particular, look significantly better, according to news first reported by The Next Web.

If you enjoy downloading free games from the App Store, you’re not alone. In fact, since the first half of 2011, 65 percent of the App Store revenues are coming from these apps, according to Flurry.

Cinemax has released a universal app. But how did the application manage to get past Apple's App Store approval team?

Great news, social networking fans: The popular iPad app, MyPad, has recently received a major update, adding new features and a variety of all-important bug fixes. Among the changes are a Twitter timeline feature, the ability to close windows with a gesture and a new photo slideshow.

I've played games of poker on my iPhone and iPad before, and always feel that - for better or worse - one of the major downsides to playing in the "virtual realm" is that you can't read your opponent's face, spy their "tells" or see them sweat under pressure. However, one new iPad app has changed all of this - it's called Full Deck Hold'Em, and unlike other poker apps, this one boasts a video chat feature.

The popular zombie-smashing app Zombieville USA has recently received an update, adding support for the Retina display and iPad compatibility. Furthermore, the app's developer has announced that a sequel to the game - called "Zombieville 2" - is coming this summer.

A new iPhone application has just hit the App Store, which provides users with music news based on the contents of their iPod app's library. The app, Bandito, is available to download for free, though a $1.99 in-app purchase expands the app's capabilities.

If you often convert currencies on your iPhone via Safari for iOS, consider purchasing Banca.

A Japanese musical instrument maker has apparently developed an iOS app that can read sheet music, and play it in real time.

Apple has just released two new TV ads which highlight the built-in iPod app and the iTunes Store, and the App Store.

What a drama. First, "Skype for iPad" appeared in the App Store. Then it was pulled. Now, we're hearing that the application is back again, and can be downloaded for free.

A while back we told you about the Chrome-style iPad Web browser, "iChromy." Following its initial release, the application received an update that added an "Incognito Mode," and now the app has been updated once again. Major changes include a name change ("Diigo Browser," instead of "iChromy") along with the ability to annotate text from within the app.

That's right, PopCap Games recently released that all-important update for Plants vs. Zombies. Now, iPhone 4 and fourth generation iPod touch owners can enjoy playing the application in high definition, on their Retina display equipped iOS devices. Furthermore, the app has received a series of performance improvements, making it more stable than ever before.

This week, we saw Apple release a minor software update, BBC iPlayer launched in a series of European countries and we heard that Justin Bieber uses a jailbroken iPhone. Read on, and take a look at this week's top industry, iPhone and iPad news.

A new, fun application to hit the App Store is Flipped Text, a universal app that allows users to write out and rotate, flip or reverse a section of text on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The manipulated text can then be shared to Facebook, Twitter, or via email or SMS. Alternatively, it can be copied and pasted into any other iOS application.

The popular iPad application, Zinio Magazine Newsstand & Reader, has recently received an update. Now, users of the application can purchase magazines in-app and enjoy article previews. Furthermore, the app has received significant performance improvements, meaning it's now faster and more stable than ever before.

The popular Instagram iPhone app has recently received a minor update, improving social network sign-ins and the application's performance.

Skyfire has recently released a new, universal iOS application that allows users to watch Flash videos they encounter in Safari for iOS. The application, Skyfire VideoQ, is currently available to download in the App Store for $1.99.

A while back, we told you about Daphnée - a virtual French teacher, who (in an iPhone and iPod touch application) provides Apple fans with an insider's knowledge of real, urban French. The app consists of a series of lessons, in which Daphnée tackles a new lexical subject. In short, Daphnée really is the kind of French teacher you wish you'd had in high school, and now she's just got better - because the "lovely French teacher" is now available in a high definition iPad app.