Google's Music Beta service, which allows users to upload tracks to the cloud and stream them on a desktop computer or mobile device, can only be accessed by iOS users via a Web app. While Google hasn't released an official iOS app yet, gMusic - a recently released iPhone app - allows users to access the service from within a native application.
The iPhone Dev-Team has recently updated redsn0w, adding support for Windows computers and fixing a GPS issue that occurred with certain iPhone 3GS handsets. Like the previous version of redsn0w (which is Mac only), this new version allows users to apply a tethered jailbreak to an iOS 5 device, and apply the software update to an iOS device while preserving its baseband.
A new iPhone app called "App Trailers" allows users to earn a variety of different gift cards just by watching iOS app video trailers.
If you love consuming online video on your iOS device, consider downloading Denso. This free, universal app allows users to discover online videos, create personal video channels and save videos to an iOS device for offline viewing.
Despite news in September to the contrary, Apple isn’t expected to offer a way for iTunes users to consolidate Apple IDs. At least this is the word from Apple CEO Tim Cook, who recently responded to a customer’s email about the issue.
The updated version of Instacast now synchronizes podcasts between iOS devices via iCloud, which is an incredibly handy feature.
Dropbox has recently been updated, and is now fully compatible with iOS 5.
The popular Flick Golf Extreme! apps for the iPhone and iPad have recently received an update, adding a brand new course to the application.
The popular foursquare iPhone app has recently received a great update. Now, Apple fans running iOS 5 on their iPhone handset can take advantage of "foursquare Radar" - a new feature that promises to alert users when anything interesting is happening nearby, even if their iPhone is in their pocket!
T-Mobile has recently made its Bobsled VoIP service available in the iOS App Store.
Great news, OmniFocus fans: The popular applications for the iPhone and iPad have recently received updates, adding support for iOS 5 (which launched yesterday), along with a variety of other new features.
Apple has just released its "AirPort Utility" application for iOS 5.
That's right, the cute boot-wearin' kitty out of the popular Shrek movies is about to star in his very own Fruit Ninja iOS app.
Back when Apple released the first developer beta versions of iOS 5, it was noted that the software update added the ability to configure AirPort stations from an iOS device. Now, when users attempt to do this in iOS 5 GM, a pop-up notification notes that an application (called "AirPort Utility") is required, and directs users to an iTunes link that is not yet live.
A new iPhone app called "Tweet Speaker" has the ability to read users' Twitter streams aloud. The app, which is natively compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch, is available to download in the App Store for $2.99.
The popular universal app "Infinity Blade" has recently received an update, which adds a new content pack and gives users a sneak peak of Infinity Blade 2 (which chAIR Entertainment announced yesterday at Apple's iPhone event).
The original Siri personal assistant iPhone app has been removed from the App Store following yesterday's iPhone event, at which Apple announced the iPhone 4S handset.
Within iTunes 10.5 beta 9 are several strings that suggest Apple is going to unveil app rentals. This news, which was first uncovered by The Tech Erra, comes one day before Apple is expected to announce its next-generation iPhone.
Facebook recently posted information on a revamped, HTML5-driven mobile Web interface to its developer webpage. The information posted appears to outline "Project Spartan," and includes screenshots of the revamped, feature-packed Web app. While Facebook has since removed the page in question, TechCrunch was able to save each and every screenshot, and even a copy of the webpage as a PDF file.
The popular UK-based movie rental company "LOVEFiLM" has recently released a free app, which allows users to stream TV and movies (over Wi-Fi only), browse the service's catalogue and rent movies on an iPad.
Sports Illustrated has just released a couple of new applications. The apps, "Sports Illustrated Football Rivals" for iPhone and iPod touch, and for iPad, offer users a unique inside into some of American football's greatest, most notorious rivalries. Both applications are available to download in the App Store for free.
