The overhyped Google’s new social network that goes by the name of Google+ is going to make a debut on the iOS with an official Google+ app. Though the browser version of Google+ works just fine but having a native app with features like Push notifications, is always a big plus. Also, an android app of Google+ is already available in the Android Market. We are not sure either its an iPhone, iPod only app or an iPad optimized universal binary, but we’re sure to find out as soon as it hits the App Store probably within this week.
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Verbs 2.0 Released with Push Notifications as In-App Purchase–Best Google Talk IM App for iPhone!
Verbs, a gorgeous IM app for iPhone has been updated to version 2.0 with a much demanded push notifications feature. It was very odd to see an IM app for iPhone without push notification support but the app was initially developed with a simple goal in mind – beautiful design, and it has managed to achieve that quiet well.
Skype for iPad is coming this Tuesday!
Attention iPad owners! Grab your iPads and start checking the App Store on Tuesday for the release of Skype. Skype recently had a video leaked showing off a native client for the Apple iPad. Now, Skype has confirmed the video was real and CNET has been able to get their hands on the app early.
Apple drops iPod Touch from their Back To School Program for a $100 iTunes Gift Card!
Apple’s Back to School program has officially launched for the year, and there’s a change. As most were guessing the program would include the iPod Touch for another year, Apple has decided to go with a $100 iTunes Gift Card instead.
New Features for Mac OSX 10.7 Lion Revealed at WWDC 2011!
Today is the day that all Mac fans have been waiting for, for at least a few months now. We have heard rumors of Mac OSX Lion and today we got the full glimpse. Needless to say, Apple seems to out do themselves with every OSX update thus far, and this is no exception. The new Operating System is expected to release in July and will be available to download in the Mac App Store. You can also purchase it for just $29.99 when released. Let’s go over the features.
Official WWDC App For iPhone, iPod & iPad Now Available For Download!
Ahead of the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 which is scheduled to kick off on June 6, Apple has pushed an official WWDC iOS app to the App Store in order to assist those who will be attending the conference next week in Cupertino. The app, which can be downloaded free as a universal binary for both iPhone and iPad, provides news, photos and other informational material from the conference along with its complete schedule. The app even lets you set up meetings with the Apple staff throughout the conference.
Trace / Lookup Any Phone Number With NumberGuru App For iPhone!
Wanna find out who’s behind that unknown number that keeps bugging you over and over again? Now there’s an app for that! NumberGuru from BeenVefiried is an iPhone app available as a free download from App Store allows users unlimited “reverse” phone number looks-ups in order to help them identify potential spammers. The service is also available free for Android as well as is accessible from the web browser. It is reported that the service is carrying out over 864,000 look-ups each day!
Mac OSX 10.6.8 update brings enhancements to Mac App Store to ready your Mac for Lion
Apple’s latest Mac OSX Update, 10.6.8, will enhance the Mac App Store to ready your Mac for Lion. Including those updates, it updates VPN, as well as fixes a bug with Preview.
Mac OSX Lion 10.7 ready for release?
Reports are now stating that Mac OSX Lion has been released for Internal Testing at Apple. With this release for testing, it means that the public release is near, and with WWDC in 2 weeks, we could see a release very soon.
Nike+ GPS for iOS is FREE today!
The Nike + GPS iOS app turns 5 today, and to celebrate, Nike has the app available for free in the app store. The Nike + app allows you to map and track your runs, using the phones GPS functionality (This app will run on the 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 2G, 3G, 4G). The app will even allow you to compete with your friends in a game of tag.