SafeWallet v2.2 for iOS released.

SBSH Software announced today the release of version 2.2 of SafeWallet introducing support for the iPad. The new version has thus been re-designed as a universal app, meaning that it automatically supports both the iPhone and the iPad.


Auto-lock timeout lets you define how long you want SafeWallet to remain open in the background when you switch to other apps. This is an improvement since the previous version automatically locked itself up when sent to the background, thus requiring users to re-type the password every time. This proved to be annoying specially doing something simple such as copying/pasting username and passwords.


SafeWallet also includes a Password Generator that will let you create secure password on the fly. I personally know some folks who need such a tool.


For more info about SafeWallet go to here.


Download SafeWallet on the App Store.

Gmail gets updated with Signatures, Scribbles and Nested Labels.

An update for Gmail is now available in the App store and it contains some interesting new features. You now have the ability to create signatures just for the emails you send from a iOS device. This will not affect the one you set up in the web-based version of Gmail. For example, you can use the same signature as the web-based one and customize it further by adding something like "sent from my iPad/iPhone". Google also added a Vacation Responder feature, which is like a Out of Office email that, when enabled, is sent automatically when you're offline.


The third feature is the ability to scribble your thoughts and attach them to an email. You will find a scribble button in Compose mode with the options to change ink colors, brush size, eraser etc. 


The Nested Label feature allows you to create like subcategories of labels. A bit like you do with folders and sub-folders; making them easier to manage.


And finally, there are the usual numerous bug fixes and improvements that Google does not want you to know about. 


The update is free to download through App Store.

Introducing SkyDrive for iPhone and Windows Phone

I thought I'd post about the release of Skydrive for Windows Phone and iOS before going to bed. Skydrive is Microsoft free 25gb online storage. While deeply integrated into Windows Phone 7, there was no one place to manage Skydrive. The app was designed to help you manage your files on the go.

Skydrive for iOS works on the iPhone and iPad but is not optimized for the latter.

More info and download links @ 

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2011/12/13/introducing-skydrive-for-iphone-and-windows-phone.aspx

Check out EA Daily Deals for free games.

It's the holiday season and Electronic Arts has some daily deals for you and your iPad, iPhone and Android in the form of free and discounted games for your beloved devices. Most of these games are normally priced at approximately $6+. The nice thing with the daily deals is that there's always a free game available, so check it out at http://kilrush.mobi/mcs/publish/3161/45711. I advise to sign up to get more deals by email. Currently, EA is giving away Road Trippin' for the iPad and Surviving High School for Android. 


Posted on the go on my iPad tethered to my Nexus One.

Angry Birds Seasons: Wreck the Halls available for iOS.

Christmas is 23 days away and the folks over at Rovio Mobile have released a free update for Angry Birds Seasons. The new episode called Wreck the Halls contains 25 levels "featuring gingerbread cookies, bells, twinkling lights, and candy canes. On the last day you’ll meet the big pig himself".


This free seasons release is an opportunity for the Rovio team to thank their 10 million Facebook fans and also be thankful for the mere 500 million downloads. 


Thanks to Rovio for developing this riveting and funniest game ever. I used to hate games.


Angry Birds Seasons: Wreck the Hall is free for download on the App Store. Check for new updates on your iOS device.

Microsoft creates Windows Phone simulator for Android and iOS.

No, this is not just a launcher. In fact, it's not a launcher at all but a real Windows Phone simulator that Microsoft created using HTML so iPhone and Android users can play with and get a taste of Windows Phone 7. They can do that by using a mobile browser and pointing to this address: aka.ms/wpdemo. I ran the simulator on my Nexus One and it runs smoothly. Even the simulator is fun to use. 

Angry Birds Seasons celebrates Halloween with new bird.

It's that time of the year where humans around the world celebrates Halloween. You may not know, but yes, we're celebrating Halloween next week with costumes, tricks and treats etc. a fun and scary night. Do you have your costumes ready? Most important for me are the treats. 

Besides humans, the always Angry Birds will also be part of the festivities with an upgrade to Seasons named Ham'o'ween. The update includes 45 levels "filled with pumpkin patches, exploding jack-o-lanterns, and creepy skeletons, lit by a full moon and eerie lantern light". But there is more. 

Ham'o'ween adds a new orange small bird to the game. He's small, but... I'll let you find out. Of course the update is free for you to download on the App Store and Android Market if you haven't already been notified about it.

Enjoy the game and wish you all a creepy Halloween.

Ham'o'ween update for Seasons Keep an eye out for Ham'o'ween, the newest update to Angry Birds Seasons!  It was a dark and stormy night... but that won't stop the Angry Birds! Pursue the pigs through 45 levels filled with pumpkin patches, exploding jack-o-lanterns, and creepy skeletons, lit by a full moon and eerie lantern light. You'll get some unexpected help from a BRAND NEW BIRD -- he starts out small, but don't let his looks fool you! Complete all the levels to find some special tricks and treats!  Brand new Halloween video We've created a spooky Halloween tale just for our fans - go take a look! Everyone's favorite birds are out on the scariest night of the year when they run into a big surprise...   Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8f4EnDrNwU

Facebook Messenger upgraded.

Facebook Messenger is a standalone app developed by Facebook to send messages to your friends around the world. The update brings the app to version 1.5 and lets you see who's online and who's mobile and see when the other person is typing. Other features include:

- A faster way to compose new messages to the people you message most.
- Various performance improvements.
- Support for 12 additional languages.
- Support for iOS 5.

Facebook Messenger 1.5 is available on iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

I wonder why Facebook made the Messenger a standalone app?

Apple releases iOS 5.

The much awaited update is available for download since last night. So if you haven't got it yet, plug in your device to your PC/Mac and iTunes will notify of the update. If it doesn't, just click the Check for updates button and you will be invited to download it. I'm currently downloading it, so wait until I'm done before you do so :). The servers in Capertino are already overloaded and the file is 700MB in size.


Among the new features in iOS 5, the most noteworthy are the ability to navigate using five or more fingers to switch between open apps and close them as well; a new and free messaging app that works with iOS only to send messages, photos and short videos; Safari now supports tabs; iCloud gives you 5GB free online storage accessible from any Apple devices; a new notifications system etc.


I will post more about my experience with iOS 5 once I get my iPad updated. Stay tuned. In the meantime, watch a short video introducing IOS 5.

Apple

Facebook finally releases app for iPad.

Fans of Facebook and owners of the iPad, rejoice. Facebook has finally released an app that will let you enjoy the popular social network on your beloved tablet. It is already available as a free download on the App Store.


Here's what to expect from the app:

Enjoy bigger, better photos

Your photos take on new life on the iPad. They're big, high-res and easy to flip through—like a real photo album.

Navigate anywhere, fast

Just tap, slide or pinch to get from one screen to another and back again in no time.

Play games on the go

Play your favorite Facebook games wherever you are, and on a bigger screen.

Focus on what matters

With less on the screen, it's easier to zoom in on your friends' photos, updates and stories.

Never lose your place

Use simplified navigation to send a message, see your notifications or browse your bookmarks without switching screens.

Tap to send messages

A simple dropdown menu makes it easy to scan and send messages without visiting your inbox.

Source: Facebook

Steve Jobs dies.

Steve Jobs 

1955 - 2011

Gameloft Asphalt 6 is temporarily free.

Asphalt 6 is currently free at the App Store. I don't know for how long though. So if you have an Ipad or an Iphone, download the game ASAP. Asphalt 6 normally cost $6.99 and $4.99.


Features

• 42 models from the most prestigious manufacturers (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and more).
• Online/Local Multiplayer mode for up to 6 players
• 12 tracks, from L.A. to Tokyo and more, with HD graphics
• An immersive Career mode with 11 different leagues and 55 events
• Amazing number of tuning options for each model (decals, rims, boosts, and more)

Source: Gameloft

Download here.

RWC 2011: The free official Rugby World Cup app.

Unless you've been on vacation on a distant planet, you probably know that the Rugby World Cup kicks off today in New Zealand. While you may not be able to go there to attend all the games or watch them on TV, the free RWC 2011 app will prove very useful. 

With it you will be able to get the latest news, get live match coverage  including stats and video highlights wherever you are. For those who are lucky enough to be there, the app will provide you information about nearby events, stadium locations, seating plans and facilities.

Whether you're in New Zealand or elsewhere and you're a rugby fan, this app is definitely a must have.

Download link: http://itunes.apple.com/mu/app/official-rugby-world-cup-2011/id456197771?mt=8

Angry birds Seasons updated, celebrates Moon Festival.

For 3000 years, the Chinese have celebrated the moon cake festival in September. It's one of their most important holidays and now Rovio is also celebrating by adding 30 new levels to Angry Birds Seasons for iOS and Android. "Help the Angry Birds as they chase the pigs through 30 brand new levels filled with pagodas, rabbits, and red lanterns, lit by a dazzling harvest moon".
Of course the upgrades are free for you to download on Android Market and the App Store.
Enjoy and happy Moon Festival.

iOS update fixes vulnerability with viewing malicious PDF files.

iOS 4.3.4 Software Update

• CoreGraphics

  Available for: iOS 3.0 through 4.3.3 for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (GSM model), iOS 3.1 through 4.3.3 for iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad

  Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

  Description: A buffer overflow exists in FreeType's handling of TrueType fonts. Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

  CVE-ID

  CVE-2010-3855

• CoreGraphics

  Available for: iOS 3.0 through 4.3.3 for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (GSM model), iOS 3.1 through 4.3.3 for iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad

  Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

  Description: A signedness issue exists in FreeType's handling of Type 1 fonts. Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

  CVE-ID

  CVE-2011-0226

• IOMobileFrameBuffer

  Available for: iOS 3.0 through 4.3.3 for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (GSM model), iOS 3.1 through 4.3.3 for iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad

  Impact: Malicious code running as the user may gain system privileges

  Description: An invalid type conversion issue exists in the use of IOMobileFrameBuffer queueing primitives, which may allow malicious code running as the user to gain system privileges.

  Source: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4802
  
  

Press release: Watch the 2011 Copa America Matches on your iPad with Official App from SPB Software

SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, collaborates with mTraffic, a transmission rights holder of the Latin America championship, to provide live broadcasting of the 2011 Copa America matches on Android, iPhone and iPad devices for a series of countries.  SPB Software has developed a TV client which allows users to be on top of all Copa America events in real time. The application also offers a Video-on-Demand channel that includes game plays, goal scoring, and exciting historical moments. The viewer can re-watch all the highlights after the game. Copa America Official App provides transmission of the match in English and Spanish.  SPB Software is known for SPB TV - the best in class solution for watching live mobile TV and video on demand that covers 100% of existing mobile devices with 3G and desktop platforms on the market. SPB TV is extremely popular among users and counts more than 7 million subscribers worldwide. The Copa America Official App was created as a white label solution for content providers based on SPB TV. 

 *** Pricing and Availability ***  

 Official 2011 Copa America application for Android, iPhone and iPad devices is available in the series of countries* from the Apple AppStore and Anroid Market for $2.99 

 *** Further information and Downloads *** 

Download Official 2011 Copa America application from Apple AppStore:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/copa-america-tv/id444726973?mt=8 

SPB TV product page http://www.spb.com/products/tv  

SPB TV for Phone Makers, Wireless Carriers and Content Owners:http://www.spb.com/oems/mobile-tv.html 

Fring first to bring group video call to the iPad.

Last week, a video accidentally appeared online showing and confirming a version of Skype in the making for the iPad. The app will be launched on Tuesday - yes today but in another time zone - thus making Skype the first offering group video calls on the iPad. Well that is not so and Skype is only second as Fringland  has updated Fring with Group video chat. With this feature, owners of the iPad2 will be able to "call, jam. reunite, sing, dance..." with 4 friends.


See what's new in Fring 5.1.1.2
· NEW iPad optimized version!

The 1st GROUP VIDEO calling app for iPad. Use it for Video chat on 3G/WiFi to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, Android and other smartphones.

NOW 4 friends see each other at the same time.

Fun drag & drop navigation. Unique combo communication with simultaneous voice/video + chat and more.



· iPhone now with BLUETOOTH support – I can hear you clearly now!

· Connectivity improvements so you stay connected.

· Bug fixes. It’ll be even smoother fringing now.


Download Fring on the Apps Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/mu/app/fring-video-calls-im/id290948830?mt=8#

TuneIn Radio Pro updated with ability to save songs to Presets.

TuneIn Radio is a nice app for you to listen to worldwide radio on your iPad. The app is present on every popular mobile OS and really helps you discover music from around the globe and beyond; provided some aliens decide to broadcast towards earth. 


Here's what this update offers:
• Added the ability to save songs to Presets. Songs can be saved by tapping the heart button on the Now Playing view.
• Search feature now returns results immediately while typing
• Added recommended stations list based on music library
• Added the ability to shake for related station
• The in-app web browser on iPhone and iPod touch is now disabled by default. A new setting is added to re-enable.
• Bug fixes


Download link: http://itunes.apple.com/mu/app/tunein-radio-pro/id319295332?mt=8#

Today's app updates on my iPad: CNN and Angry Birds Rio HD

Two updates have appeared in my AppStore this morning for CNN iPad and the now so very famous Angry Birds Rio HD.


With this update CNN app for iPad reaches version 1.0.4 with the following improvements:
- Fix to intermittent failure to load
- Improvement of audio experience on video stories - Minor infrastructure enhancements to improve stability


Download CNN app for iPad here.

Angry Birds Rio HD 1.2.1 has these new features:
- Improved visual effects
- Enhanced user experience

Download Angry Birds Rio HD here.

Apple releases iTunes 10.3; Cloud enabled.

What's new in iTunes 10.3?

Introducing iTunes in the Cloud beta. The music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases. Where you want, when you want.

• Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your PC and iOS devices.

• Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music purchases again at no additional cost. Your purchases are available in the iTunes Store on your PC or in the iTunes app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

iTunes 10.3 also adds Books to the iTunes Store, where you can discover and buy your favorite books on your computer and automatically download them to iBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This version also allows you to use Automatic Downloads with apps and books or download previously purchased apps and books from your computer or iOS device.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit:support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iBooks for iPad updated.

I do not have much use for iBooks on my iPad now that I have the Kindle app. Not that I have spent some time with it to search through available books, but the Kindle is more useful as it also works on my Windows Phone and desktop. Therefore, Whispersync will automatically sync my devices and thus allowing to continue reading seamlessly not matter which device I'm using. Maybe Apple has a similar technology for iOS but I do not have an iPhone to verify that. Anyway, this post is not about the Kindle. 


An update is available for iBooks on iTunes with the following features, including some nice stuff for kids:


iBooks 1.3 adds several new features and improvements:
• Help your children learn to read with the new read-aloud feature included in select children's books from the iBookstore.
The read-aloud feature uses a real narrator to read the book to you, and in some books, it will even highlight the words as you read along.
• Enhanced books can now automatically play audio or video included with the book.
• Makes iBooks more responsive when opening very long books.
• Addresses an issue where some books may display the same page twice


Download here.

Apple announces iOS 5 and iCloud.

Visit Apple website today and the first thing you will see is this: "iOS 5 includes more than 200 new features for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch". 200 features is a lot, but less than the 500 new features included in Mango announced by Microsoft. This post is not about Microsoft and Windows Phone 7 anyway but I cannot help notice that some of the new features of iOS seems to have been copied or borrowed from Mango. 


One of those new addition is the ability to "Capture the moment at a moment's notice". This feature lets you open the camera right from the lock screen and press the volume up button to snap your photo. 


iMessage lets you send unlimited text messages via Wi-Fi and 3G. This is just like Blackberry Messenger with the exception that BBM does not work on Wi-Fi.


Because of time constraint, I invite you to read more on Apple's website. 


iOS 5 is due this fall.

Awesome App: Tap to Chat!

I found this Awesome App: Tap to Facebook Chat!

Download it from the AppStore now!

The easiest way to Facebook Chat on iPhone, iPod and iPad!

Free Opera Mini web browser for iPad released.

One of my favorite browsers finally make its way onto the iPad. Opera Mini 6 claims to be the fastest browsers on the market, even faster than Safari, Apple's default browser on the iPad and iOS. Having used Opera Mini on Windows Mobile and Android, I can say it's really fast and elegantly built. Just sad Opera Mini 6 for the iPad does not let me sync my Bookmarks. Hopefully that will be added in an update.

Opera Mini’s great features include:
► Speed: Up to 6 times faster browsing, especially when on slower or crowded networks
► Data Savings: Compress up to 90% of data traffic
► Speed Dial: Get to your favorite Web sites with a single tap
► Visual Tabs: See all your open Web pages and quickly switch between them
► Opera Link: Synchronize your bookmarks and Speed Dial with a Desktop PC or other mobile phone


Hit the link to download to your iPad:

http://itunes.apple.com/mu/app/opera-mini-web-browser/id363729560?mt=8#

Roland Garros 2011 - Follow the French Open on your iPad.

If you're a fan of tennis, then you will certainly like this app. Roland Garros 2011 will let you follow the games through streaming videos, real time information, the stats etc. Of course the app requires a 3G+ or WiFi connection to work.

Roland Garros 2011 is a free download on App Store.

Scuffle At Apple Store IPad Launch In Beijing : NPR

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=136107941

Sent from my Windows Phone 7

iOS 4.3.3 released to fix location tracking.

Remember the outcry when information leaked that Apple was tracking your whereabouts through its iOS platform? Well Apple has a fix for that with the release of iOS 4.3.3. The update is obviously delivered through iTunes, so go ahead and connect your iOS device to your Mac/PC to download/install the following fixes:



iOS 4.3.3 Software Update


This update contains changes to the iOS crowd-sourced location database cache including:


- Reduces the size of the cache  
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off


Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

Dropbox for iPad updated.

Dropbox for the iPad has been updated. There is not much to write about it besides some bug fixes.

Dropbox is an app that lets you access your data in the cloud from about any device and wherever you are. Data can be pictures, documents and videos. The app is free for download on the App Store.

http://itunes.apple.com/mu/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt=8#

Easter sales: Get EA games for $0.99 only.

That's Easter sales for EA Games in App  Store. Great titles for your  iPad are being sold over the weekend at discounted prices. Among the games on sale are Scrabble, FIFA 11, Reckless Racing and more.

Check out  the list of games on sale at http://www.eamobile.com/sale?cid=eacom

Undo certain Gmail actions in your mobile browser.

Sometimes when I'm using Gmail on my phone, I delete a message by mistake or label it incorrectly. Sure I can fish the message out of my Trash or remove the label and apply the correct one, but that takes several steps. Even just a few seconds is usually enough time to catch those annoying mistakes.

Now when you use the Gmail mobile web app, you'll have a small window of opportunity to undo four key actions: archive, delete, add or remove a label, or move a message/conversation.

When you take one of these actions, Gmail displays a yellow bar that recaps what you just did and allows you to undo it.

This bar stays in position even if you move to another screen (e.g. moving to 'Menu' from 'Inbox'). If you don't happen to catch your mistake in time, not to worry: all four actions can still be undone through other means (e.g. you can move a message from Trash back into your Inbox).

Try it out at gmail.com in the browser of your Android or iOS device.

Posted by Bryan Logan, Software Engineer on Google Mobile Blog.

HTTP://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/undo-certain-gmail-actions-in-your.html

iTunes receives update.

iTunes 10.2.2 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when syncing an iPad.
• Resolves an issue which may cause syncing photos with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to take longer than necessary.
• Fixes a problem where video previews on the iTunes Store may skip while playing.
• Addresses other issues that improve stability and performance.

iTunes 10.2 came with several new features and improvements, including:

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3.

• Improved Home Sharing. Browse and play from your iTunes libraries with Home Sharing on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

New Angry Birds - Easter Eggs released.

Rejoice people, Angry Birds Easter version is here with eggs  and rabbit ears aplenty. And, of course, the green dear pigs all set to explode. So whatever the others are saying about your addiction to the game, just grunt and go and grab it on iTunes.

Here's the link: Angry Birds Seasons

What's New In Version 1.4.0

EASTER EGGS FOR ANGRY BIRDS!
Spring is upon us and the time is ripe for some chocolate eggs and easter bunnies! So shed the winter gear and get in – Easter Eggs have never been this delicious! If you think St. Patrick’s Day was a blast, well, you ain’t seen nothing yet! This episode will again prove that Angry Birds is the most generous update giver of them all!

New Features in version 1.4.0:

- 15 LEVELS FULL OF SPRING
- NEW THEME TO FIT THE MOOD
- GOLDEN EGGS A-PLENTY
- LISTEN TO THE TWITTER OF BIRDS TO GET MORE

Enjoy and happy Easter.

Angry Birds Seasons - Easter Eggs coming soon.

Check out the trailer:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&client=mv-google&hl=en-GB&v=OagPEBfmMw0

Sent from my Windows Phone

IOS gets updated to version 4.3.2.

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:

- Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call
- Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
- Contains the latest security updates

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

Skyfire and TuneIn Radio Pro for iPad updated.

Two updates have surfaced in the App Store today for Skyfire, the first Flash-enabled browser and TuneIn, an app that lets you listen to a thousands and thousands of online radios worldwide.

Skyfire
What’s New:

• Localized Versions of Skyfire: Skyfire UI is now translated and accessible in seven new languages: Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean & Spanish
• Video Support Flow: We are continually striving to add more supported video sites & players each day – Our new video support flow makes it easy for users to connect directly with our engineers and support team for optimum customer service and to identify sites that need our immediate attention. We love the feedback and are working hard to make Skyfire for iPhone a 5 Star App (Thanks for rating us and sharing with your friends!)
• Related Sites Feature: Our video support team will continue to address sites that need attention – In the meanwhile, if you encounter a site that does not work via Skyfire, we are now making discovery of Skyfire supported sites accessible with the touch of the ‘Related Sites’ button. Clicking the ‘Related Sites’ button searches the web for comparable video sites and content, and delivers these web links conveniently to users – helping users find more video content via Skyfire.


TuneIn

What's New In Version 1.8

• Added the ability to rename recordings (to edit a recording’s name tap Edit at the top of the recordings list and then tap a recording)
• Added the option to view a station’s playlist when available
• The Browse tab and Now Playing view have been redesigned on iPhone and iPod touch
• Bookmarks are now called Presets (the bookmark icon is now a heart icon)
• All settings are now available in the app (look for the gear icon)
• Added data usage counter (available in Settings)
• Automatically resuming a station after pausing is now disabled by default. A new setting is added to re-enable Auto-Resume.
• Bug fixes

Apple releases iOS update; now iOS 4.3.1.

Have an iPad, iPhone or iPod? Connect your device to iTunes to download the latest update to iOS.


iOS 4.3.1 Software Update

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:

• Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)
• Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks
• Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
• Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. For more information, please visit this website:
                            http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Official twitter app gets updated to support video/photo capture for iPad 2.

With the iPad 2 now having two cameras, apps are getting up to date to take benefit of the new features. The latest being twitter.

Here's what's new :
- Photo/Video capture support for iPad 2
- Disabled significant location change monitoring that was causing compass to appear constantly when in app
- Bug Fixes from user reported crashes

Recent noteworthy Apps update in App Store.

Two updates have appeared for my Ipad in the store today: Amazon Mobile and Evernote. If you do not see them, it is because you do not have them installed on your device - quite obvious.

Amazon Mobile

What's New In Version 1.4.0

• Sharing: Send and share links to interesting products you find on Amazon. Use e-mail, SMS, Facebook or Twitter to share with your friends.
• Barcode: Includes barcode scanning improvements, plus scanning for the latest generation iPod Touch devices is now enabled.
• Bug Fixes: Fixes an issue where some customers experienced problems with the Add to Cart and Add to Wishlist buttons becoming unresponsive.

EverNote

What's New In Version 4.0.1

- NEW for the iPad 2: Create snapshot notes using the iPad 2 cameras
- iPhone: Added titles, dates and location to image-only notes in the note list
- Numerous bug fixes and enhancements

Both apps are free.

Angry Birds RIO HD available on App Store.

The much awaited Angry Birds RIO is now available for purchase on the App Store for $2.99.

"In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to the magical city of Rio, where they eventually escape their captors and set out to save their friends, Blu and Jewel - two rare macaws and the stars of the upcoming Fox motion picture, RIO.  From the creators of Fox's blockbuster ICE Age motion picture franchise, Rio debuts in theaters worldwide on April 15, 2011."

Angry Birds Rio include 60 levels with more coming throughout the year via updates. But you'll probably want to stay away from Mike Tyson. Wait a minute, what are the chances that we meet him in Mauritius????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC5lFMu2Qak&feature=player_embedded

Todays App Updates on iTunes for iPad.

There are three app updates available on iTunes in this part of the world today and they apply to:

Google Mobile App:

• New user interface with improved fast app-switching support.
• Swipe right to make search more specific.
• Swipe down to access settings and log in to Google.
• Updated help screen.
• Certain corners rounded.
• Goggles support for iPod Touch and iPhone 3G.
• Bug fixes.

Remote: Lets you control iTunes and Apple TV using your iPad.

• Improvements when connecting to iTunes or Apple TV.
• Addition of a "skip back" button when playing video.
• Additional stability and performance improvements.

Kindle:

• Real page numbers for thousands of books in the Kindle store, with more coming soon.
• View your percentage completed while reading on iPhone.
• Home screen now shows your progress through books on iPhone and on iPad in list view.
• Lookup words on Google and Wikipedia without leaving the app.
• Fixes a crash some customers experienced when starting the app.

  

Angry Birds seasons gets green update. FlipBoard and Skyfire updated too.

The much awaited St. Patrick's day update for Angry Birds is here. Yes it can can be downloaded from iTunes for free if you've already purchased Angry Birds Seasons, otherwise it's $1.99. Happy St. Patrick.

There are also two interesting updates on iTunes for Flipboard and Skyfire.

What's new in Flipboard:

• Now with Instagram, a fun & beautiful way to share photos.
• Search across your social networks and blogs with Social Search, the first of its kind.
• Load new content up to twice as fast.

What's new in SkyFire - mainly bug fixes, stabilization and fine-tuning. This update fixes:

• Slow history browsing experiences
• 'Like' bubble horizontal scrolling
• Stuck in tab mode issue
• More updates coming soon

IOS 4.3 Software Update is here.

Initially announced for March 11, the IOS 4.3 software update for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch can be downloaded right now; which is what I'm doing as I write this. Being new to the Apple world, I must say that I'm impressed with how they are on time with this and even ahead schedule. I know of at least two other software giants where it takes months for an update to be released and it is always after the announced release date.

Well now you know that the upgrade is available for you to download. Here's a step-by-step on how to proceed followed by a link to Apple website with a list of IOS 4.3 enhancements.

1. Connect your device to your computer. iTunes should start and alert you about the availability of a software update for your device.. You have the option to Download and Update or Download Only. Click whichever is best for you.

2. You may get a message from iTunes about transferring items that have not been transferred to your iTunes library. Click Continue.

3. The "Contacting the "Device-you-have" software update server" window appears.

4. The next screen shows you a list of new features. Click Next.

5. Click Next at the Software License Agreement screen.

iTunes will start downloading the 596.9MB file.

I will update this post after my download and update is complete.

Read about what's new with the update @ http://movies.apple.com/ios/ 

Free: New episode of Angry Birds for St. Patricks Day.

On March 17, Angry birds will show us their Irish side in a new episode to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. On that occasion, the green pigs will wear green hats while the birds will continue doing what they do best in the game. The preview trailer shows no major change in the graphics except for the St. Patrick's theme of course. This edition is called " Go Green, Get lucky" and will be a free update for Android, IOS, WebOS and Symbian. Watch for the update notification on your device, March 17 is just about a week away.

Check out the trailer here.

Friendcaller for iPhone, Ipod & Ipad updated to version 3 pro.

Using FriendCaller to make free phone calls over wifi VOIP is a breeze. I discovered FriendCaller when I had my Nexus one and was then able to test Friendcaller both on Wifi and 3G. With FriendCaller I am able to make phone calls without using headsets; Skype does not work that well without headsets. Similarly to Skype, FriendCaller lets you make free calls to your FriendCaller friends or Cheap calls to land lines and mobile devices.  I have used it on my iPad, so I recommend you give it a try. The app itself is free.

A Geek is born

Opera shows what comes next at Mobile World Congress, Opera Mini for iPad.

Opera will introduce its Mini browser in Barcelona during the Mobile World Congress. This is kind of cool, I use Opera mini on all my devices and I'm looking forward for a new experience on the iPad.

"105 million people might use Opera's browsers today, but Opera Software cares even more about tomorrow. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, new versions of the Opera Mini browser on Android, iPhone, J2ME, BlackBerry, Symbian and even the iPad will appear. The Opera Mobile browser will not be left behind either, with the latest version for Android and Symbian making their debut. Come by the booth to say hello, check out what is coming up next, or tell us what you would like to see from us next. We are in Hall 1, Booth C44."

Read the full press release at http://www.opera.com/press/releases/2011/02/10/

Apple adds Search filter to App Store.

I just noticed that Apple has silently pushed an update to the iPad that brings filters to the App Store. This surely makes searching the thousands of apps easier. As can be seen in the picture, the new addition lets you filter by Category, Sub Category, Release date, Customer Ratings, Price and By Device.