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Gifting Apps returns to iOS 6
Just in time for the holidays, you can now start gifting apps right from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. This feature was available in iOS 5, but for one reason or another, Apple elected to leave it out when iOS 6 first launched. Now that it’s back, simply head to an app page in the App Store app, tap on the “action” icon located at the top right corner and select “Gift”. From there, enter the email of the person you’re sending the app to, leave an optional message (200 characters) and choose when you want the gift sent (today or a specific date up to 90 days in advance). This is especially handy when scheduling app gifting for someone’s birthday or other special occasions.
Rumour Mill: iPad mini 2 will feature high resolution display
According to Digitimes’ sources, the iPad mini 2′s display will get a boost in resolution, which isn’t all that surprising considering how most, if not all, consider the current mini’s 1024×768 display to be its weakest link.
Apple’s next-generation iPad mini will focus mostly on enhancing the device’s display resolution, according to Taiwan-based backlighting industry sources.
The sources have yet to specify whether the device will use Apple’s Retina Display technology to enhanced resolution, but market observers said it is highly likely based on the development of past Apple products such as the iPhone and 9.7-inch iPad series.
iOS Deals of the Day – Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, THOR: Son of Asgard and more
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty is now Free
Looking for the latest app sales and deals for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad? Here’s our roundup today for the most recent freebies and price drops that are worth checking out. As always, they’re only good for a very limited time.
And if you missed our iOS Deals of the Day post yesterday, be sure to check it out as most of those price drops are still in effect.
iOS Deals of the Day – The Bard’s Tale, Aralon: Sword and Shadow HD, Squids and more
The Bard’s Tale for iOS now free for a limited time (was $4.99)
Looking for the latest app sales and deals for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad? Here’s our roundup today for the most recent freebies and price drops that are worth checking out. As always, they’re only good for a very limited time.
Google Maps has finally landed on the iPhone
After months of waiting for the best maps app for iOS 6, Google has finally released their highly anticipated Maps app for the iPhone. With a slick interface and all the features you’ve come to love but found missing on Apple’s own Maps app (i.e. public transit info and Street view), it appears the long wait was well worth it.
Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more. Use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust. Sign in to save your favorite places and quickly access all your past searches and directions from your computer, right on your phone.
FAA’s Free App of the Day – The Curse
We’re working together with the team at Free App Alliance to highlight a great free app for you to check out.
Mojo Bones’s The Curse is a Pocket Gamer Silver Award-winning collection of increasingly difficult puzzles, mini-games, and brainteasers.
Basically, you’ve opened an ancient book and unwittingly released a mischievous adversary known as the Mannequin. If you wish to banish your newfound foe and correct your mistakes, you must first complete the 100 challenges he sets you. These challenges involve solving riddles, completing electrical circuits, and finishing those pesky sliding block puzzles that everybody hates.
If you fancy challenging puzzles on your iDevice, be sure to grab The Curse while it’s still Free (was $2.99)
Toy Studio, The Curse - Free
Final Fantasy IV set to launch for iOS, FF 1-3 now on sale on App Store
With the announcement that Final Fantasy IV will be coming soon to iOS, Square Enix has dropped prices on their beloved FF games on the App Store. This marks the first time this year they’ve been discounted:
- FINAL FANTASY - $3.99 (was $8.99)
- FINAL FANTASY II - $3.99 (was $8.99)
- FINAL FANTASY III (TMA Review) - $8.99 (was $15.99)
- FINAL FANTASY III for iPad - $9.99 (was $16.99)
- FINAL FANTASY DIMENSIONS - $16.99 (was $28.99)
Quick Pick: Frequency ~ Tune in, Watch Videos
Have you ever found yourself jumping from app to app, or webpage to webpage watching online videos from various sources? If so, you need Frequency. It’s similar to Zite in that it aggregates news content under one roof, but instead of articles, you’ll find videos. Lots of them.
Frequency finds, organizes and delivers all the video you care about. Instead of going to all of your favorite websites, social networks and apps to watch the latest videos, this 5-Star app brings the best of everything to you on your iPad or iPhone.
With Frequency, you can watch video from all your favorite online sources on your favorite topics: news, comedy, entertainment, food, fashion, health, music, sports, technology and much more. You can also watch videos your friends share with you on social networks like Facebook and Twitter, and from your YouTube account.
iOS Deals of the Day – Snapseed, The Sims Medieval, Worm vs Birds and more
The award winning photo editing app Snapseed now Free
Looking for the latest app sales and deals for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad? Here’s our roundup today for the most recent freebies and price drops that are worth checking out. As always, they’re only good for a very limited time.
And if you missed our iOS Deals of the Day post yesterday, be sure to check it out as most of those price drops are still in effect.
Apple Giveaway: iTunes – 12 Days of Christmas updated for 2012 holiday season (International App Stores)
The annual “12 Days of Christmas” giveaway is back, as the app has been updated in preparation for the holiday season. Starting December 26th – January 6th, there’ll be daily freebies courtesy of Apple.
You and your friends can download a fantastic selection of songs, music videos, apps, books and TV episodes for free. Each download will only be available for 24 hours. Get our 12 Days of Christmas app to make sure you don’t miss out.
