Apps

Plants vs. Zombies 2 launches July 18, will be available for free

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jun 3, 2013 a 11:08 am

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time, the follow up to the extremely popular Plants vs. Zombies, will be released worldwide July 18 exclusively for iOS devices. Additionally, Plants vs. Zombies 2 will have an invite-only preview next week at the E3 conference in Los Angeles. Popcap says the new game takes place across time, with new plants to help players defend against the zombie horde.

Apps of the Week: Napkin, Mextures, Glassboard, and more

By Leanna Lofte, Saturday, Jun 1, 2013 a 12:40 pm

Every week, the editors and writers at iMore carefully select some of our favorite, most useful, most extraordinary apps. This week's selections include several games, a Mac app for making fancy screenshots, a music app, a great Mac app for cleaning up cashe files, a private messaging service, and a texture-filled photography app.

To see what we picked, follow along after the break!

Balances for iPhone review: Keep track of all those IOU's you have with your friends

By Leanna Lofte, Saturday, Jun 1, 2013 a 3:42 am

Balances is an iPhone app that helps you keep track of the various little debts and credits that you have with your friends. It features a delightfully simply design that makes is super easy and fast to add an entry with a note.

Free - Download now

Go All Access with gMusic for Google Play Music, now supporting Google's streaming service

By Richard Devine, Friday, May 31, 2013 a 1:28 pm

Google might have just announced they plan to bring Google Play Music All Access to iOS in a matter of weeks, but that doesn't mean you can't try the service out right now. Independent offering, gMusic, was recently updated to support Google's new streaming service, and then updated again to remove some of the bugs. In lieu of having an official app yet, and with an All Access subscription burning a hole in my ears, lets see if gMusic hits the right note.

$1.99 - Download Now

Airmail for Mac review: Sparrow lamenters rejoice, an even better solution is here!

By Allyson Kazmucha, Friday, May 31, 2013 a 11:33 am

Airmail for Mac is a new third party mail client that not only supports a plethora of account types, but is also one of the most visually appealing email apps for Mac I've ever used. For users who are still clutching onto Sparrow while waiting for a viable alternative, you may just find your solution in Airmail.

RAW compatibility update for OS X 10.8 adds support for a host of new cameras

By Richard Devine, Friday, May 31, 2013 a 8:42 am

Apple is currently pushing out a small, but not insignificant, RAW compatibility update for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion that adds support for a whole host of new digital cameras in Aperture 3 and iPhoto. The update is necessary for both programs to make use of RAW image files from the newly supported digital cameras.

Grand Theft Auto 3 gets updated for the iPhone 5 display and iCloud game saves

By Richard Devine, Thursday, May 30, 2013 a 7:23 pm

Grand Theft Auto 3 for iOS just got a nice little update that brings proper widescreen support now for the iPhone 5, iCloud game saves and custom music playlists. For such a major title, it's a little disappointing it's taken so long for it to support the 4-inch display on the iPhone 5, but better late, than never.

$4.99 - Download Now

Rock out even harder with your guitar and iOS using Amplitube 3.0 and iRig HD

By Peter Cohen, Thursday, May 30, 2013 a 4:25 pm

IK Multimedia has introduced a new version of their Amplitube app, which enables iPad and iPhone users to model amps and effects pedals virtually. The new release, 3.0, adds timeline audio editing and new gear models.

$19.99 - Download now

The Transit App updates with real-time vehicle location, and... goes free as in totally free!

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, May 30, 2013 a 4:01 pm

I'm late with this. Not late in that I missed my train and bus, because the Transit App has ensured I haven't missed a single trip in almost a year. But late in covering that The Transit App updated to version 2.0 earlier this week and I'm just now telling you about it. Sorry for that. Here it is!

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Tweetbot for Mac updated with profile cover photo support, media timelines, and more

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, May 30, 2013 a 2:14 pm

Tweetbot for Mac has just been updated with a few new features as well as some minor bug fixed. The most notable additions are media timeline view which lines up now with the iPhone and iPad version, profile cover image support, and some changes to tweet views.