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VLC media player for iPhone and iPad is back in the App Store

VLC 2.0 for iPhone and iPad

VideoLAN has the VLC media player back in the Apple iTunes Store after it was pulled out for unknown reason when it was launched back in 2011. Now the company has released it as a new app with the version number 2.0.1 that has been rewritten from ground-up. This brings new features including WiFi upload that would let you upload media to your iOS device over WiFi, Dropbox integration to browse files and folders to download media for offline playback. You can also adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation in real time. Continue reading “VLC media player for iPhone and iPad is back in the App Store”

Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad updated with Google Apps integration, data compression and more

Google Chrome iPhone and iPad v28

Google has released an update for the Chrome app for iPhone and iPad to version 28.0.1500.12 that brings Google Apps integration, fullscreen browsing to iPad and option sign in to other Google apps with a single click. This would let you open Maps, YouTube, Google+, and Google Drive links in the dedicated apps app instead of browser. Google promises that more apps would be available soon. Continue reading “Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad updated with Google Apps integration, data compression and more”

Google Maps for iOS v2.0 update brings iPad support, Enhanced navigation and more

Google Maps for iOS v2.0

Google has updated the Google Maps app for iOS to version 2.0 that finally brings a new design for iPad. This update also brings new features including enhanced search and navigation, Explore feature and more. Google Maps for Android got these features in the version 7.0 update that started rolling out last week. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS v2.0 update brings iPad support, Enhanced navigation and more”

WhatsApp moves to subscription-based model on iOS at $0.99/year

WhatsApp collected for $ 0.99 as a one time payment for the iPhone app. Now the company has changed their business model that would offer the app free for the first year after that the user would be charged $.99 (~Rs. 55) per year after that, similar to other platforms such as Android and Windows Phone. If you had purchased the app already or downloaded the app when it went free it will remain free for the rest of your life. Continue reading “WhatsApp moves to subscription-based model on iOS at $0.99/year”

Rovio Stars releases Tiny Thief puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad

Rovio Stars Tiny Thief

Rovio, the creators of the popular Angry Birds franchise has published Tiny Thief, a new game for Android, iPhone and iPad. Rovio published Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage last month through Rovio Stars, the new mobile game publishing program. In this game you play as Tiny Thief, an unconventional hero who uses cunning and trickery to out-smart his opponents across six epic medieval adventures. You need to solve the puzzles using interactive gameplay elements. There are over 3500 animations in the game that offers a fun filled gameplay. Continue reading “Rovio Stars releases Tiny Thief puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad”

Dhingana for iPhone and iPad v4.0 update brings Dhingana Gold premium subscription service

Dhingana for iOS v4.0 Gold

Dhingana, popular online music streaming service in India has launched Dhingana Gold, premium subscription service for iOS user. This would let them enjoy premium features such as music downloads, offline sync unlimited songs, access to music in HD quality, adfree experience and ability to sync downloads across up to 2 devices. Both Saavn and Gaana had already introduce similar subscription service such as Saavn Pro and Gaana+ earlier this year. Continue reading “Dhingana for iPhone and iPad v4.0 update brings Dhingana Gold premium subscription service”

Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with DM sync, improved search and more

Twitter has updated the apps for Android, iPhone and iPad apps that brings direct messages (DM) sync across all your devices, so when you read a DM on your a device, it will be marked as read in other devices. Twitter for Android v4.1.2, iPhone and iPad v5.8 update brings improved search results that shows expanded user result with full bio when you search for people on Twitter. It also shows similar accounts when you swipe to the left, and a new in-app indicator in search results will show you when there are new Tweets for your query. The iPhone app now has built-in Tweet composer that appears when you tap to see details.

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Purported images and video of the budget iPhone leaks

Budget iPhone leak

There were number of leaks about the Apple’s budget iPhone. Now purported high-res images and a video of the phone has surfaced again on a website techdy which got hold of the phone. According to the website the phone would a 4-inch display at a resolution of 1136 x 640 similar to the iPhone 5, instead of aluminium, the budget iPhone would have a plastic or polycarbonate build and would have a shape similar to Apple’s original iPod. It adds that the plastic chassis does not feel cheap in hands and feels more sturdy. Continue reading “Purported images and video of the budget iPhone leaks”

Instagram for iPhone updated with landscape mode

Instagram for iPhone 4.0.2 Landscape mode

Instagram for iPhone got a huge update last month that brought video support. Now the app has received a minor update to version 4.0.2 that lets you shoot photos or record videos in landscape orientation. When you switch your iPhone to the landscape orientation all the buttons switch automatically to the landscape mode, you can’t use the volume button as a shutter in this mode. Continue reading “Instagram for iPhone updated with landscape mode”

Sleep application for iPhone and iPad helps you fall asleep faster

Sleep Application for iPad

Sleep application is an app for both the iPhone and iPad that would let you sleep tightly by choosing your favorite background music. This uses binaural beat technology that play two different sound frequencies in left and right ears to change the brain waves to mimic the time when you are asleep. Apart from sleep you can change the settings to Relaxation (when you want to relax or mediate), Concentration (When you need to concentrate on things that can be used before playing sports) and Memory (Increases concentration more that can be used when you are studying). Continue reading “Sleep application for iPhone and iPad helps you fall asleep faster”

Real Racing 3 Prestige update for Android, iPhone and iPad brings new cars, events and more

Real Racing 3 Prestige Update

Electronic Arts (EA) has released a huge update for the Real Racing 3 for Android, iPhone and iPad that brings new features. EA is calling it the prestige update that brings new prestige cars from the manufacturers Bentley and Mercedes-Benz, Time Trial Race, Improved graphics, more than 180 events and lots more. There is also a video that shows off the new features in the update. Continue reading “Real Racing 3 Prestige update for Android, iPhone and iPad brings new cars, events and more”

Skitch for iPhone and iPad v2.6 update brings adjustable canvas, better arrows and more

Skitch for iPad 2.6

Evernote has updated the Skitch app for iPhone and iPad to version 2.6 that brings new features including Adjustable Canvas that lets you add room at the edges of your image, map, or screenshot. If you annotate beyond the edge of your image, the canvas will now automatically expand to give you more space. The shapes have a much smaller minimum size in this version that makes it easier to highlight only the information you want to change or clarify. The previous update v2.5 for iOS brought PDF Support, Stamps and more new features. Continue reading “Skitch for iPhone and iPad v2.6 update brings adjustable canvas, better arrows and more”

Microsoft OneNote for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with new features

Microsoft OneNote for Android, iPhone and iPad

Microsoft has updated its OneNote app for Android, iPhone and iPad that lets you see notes the same across all clients on different platforms (Windows, Windows Phone, Android, iOS), it will also render ink such as its size, color, and shape. The version 2.0 update for iPhone and iPad brings new formatting options and the iPad app lets you access rich formatting options easily. The Android app version 15.0 update brings option to record audio notes, Home screen widgets and lots more features. Both the apps now ltes you access sync your notebooks on SharePoint, Office 365 and SkyDrive Pro. Continue reading “Microsoft OneNote for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with new features”

Budget iPhone pictures surface, shows off colorful rear shells

Budget iPhone leak

Images of the budget iPhone has surfaced online that reveals colorful rear shells in yellow, red and green colors. Images are from the a Chinese forum Weiphone that also coincides with board of the leaked iPhone 5S. Pegatron CEO recently revealed that the budget iPhone would not be very cheap. Last week’s DigiTimes report revealed that the entry-level iPhone might come with plastic chasis and not a glass or a metal one to save the cost. It also said that internal the components may still be made from metal. Continue reading “Budget iPhone pictures surface, shows off colorful rear shells”

Foursquare for Android and iPhone updated with option to check in your friends

Foursquare for Android and iPhone Friends Checkin

Foursquare has updated both the Android (v2013.06.25) and iPhone (v6.2.2) apps that brings new features including option to check in your friends when you’re out together. Last year both the Foursquare apps got option to mention your Foursquare friends in your check-in, now the new check-in option to check-in everyone. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android and iPhone updated with option to check in your friends”