App Store Apps

Daily Tip: How to save your application data using appbackup [jailbreak]

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Apr 4, 2011 a 11:40 pm

How to back up application data is a question I get asked almost on a daily basis. This question seems to get asked even more frequently every time a new jailbreak is released. I never recommend restoring from a jailbroken backup, ever. It can bring all kinds of problems with it and cause crashes and freezes. I always recommend a new restore.

But what about all your game save data and other app data? If you don't restore from a backup, it's gone right? Not exactly. There's tons of reasons why you may need to completely restore your device. Whatever the reason is, appbackup is a huge aid that helps bring your application data with you.

Hit the jump for a walkthrough!

UPDATED: Controversy over the Apple approved 'Anti-Gay app'

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 a 3:32 pm

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Exodus International recently launched an app that has the general public and LGBT community in an uproar. The app basically contains a lot of the same information Exodus International has on their website. They focus on individuals who want help dealing with unwanted same-sex attraction. I know many churches and organizations that like to have apps so their members can have easy access to their content.

Gogo Navigator for iPhone offers good navigation at a good price

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Feb 28, 2011 a 9:53 pm

Gogo Navigator supports real-time turn by turn navigation throughout the United States and Canada at a decent price. I recently looked at Garmin StreetPilot for iPhone which is currently priced at $34.99. While the app had a great interface and offers turn by turn navigation, I found it had one huge down side. StreetPilot does not store maps natively. This means if you're out of range of a signal you won't be able to access maps since they can't pull from the servers.

Gogo Navigator uses native maps for navigation. Regardless whether you have a signal or not, you can still get turn by turn directions. They offer maps in regular view as well as real-time 3D view. You also have the features you'd expect from a good GPS app like favorites and places of interest (POI). Gogo Navigator is currently priced at $29.99 in the app store which is a great deal for a decent GPS app. It's a much lower price point that most and I found it did the job just as well as some of my other GPS apps. Hit the jump for some screens!

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Scopy for iPhone Twitter giveaway!

By Allyson Kazmucha, Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 a 6:20 pm

Scopy for iPhone is an extremely well put together Twitter client with a catch. Scopy only focuses on your Twitter friends' photo streams. It's very similar to services like Instagram but pulls all your friends existing Twitter photos from your stream. You can choose to sort by individual friend as well.

When I want to upload a photo, I can choose my photo service and apply filters as well. Scopy also pulls photos from tons of photo services, so you'll never miss your friend's photos. Hit the jump for a bit more on Scopy and to find out how you can win a complimentary copy!

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New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Wednesday, February 16

By Leanna Lofte, Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011 a 9:56 am

Every day, TiPb gets flooded with announcements for new and updated iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps and games. So every day we pick just a few of the most interesting, the most notable, and simply the most awesome to share with you!

FX Photo Studio HD: Now updated to 3.0.0 with 41 new photo effects and much more! [$2.99 - iTunes link]
Camera+: Update to 2.1 brings performance enhancements, interface improvements and a limited time sale! [$0.99 - iTunes link]

VZ Transfer app restores contacts to your new Verizon iPhone

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011 a 10:54 pm

Verizon Wireless has released VZ Transfer into the App Store, allowing Verizon iPhone users to restore contact information from Verizon's Backup Assistant service to their newly purchased iPhone 4.

This application is only for Verizon wireless users. Download the free application to transfer your contacts from your Backup Assistant device to your new device. All your contacts will be transferred to your new device with in minutes.

New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Tuesday, February 1

By Leanna Lofte, Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011 a 8:37 am

Portal - Full Screen Browser: This full-screen web browser for the iPhone has only one discrete "portal button" that gives access to features but can easily be hidden away. [$1.99 - iTunes link]

Top 5 IM instant messenger apps for iPhone

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Jan 31, 2011 a 11:45 am

TiPb checks out the best, most must-have IM/Instant Messenger apps to load up on your iPhone

Interested in knowing which are the best, most must-have instant messenger (IM) apps for your iPhone? Eager to get you chat on via AIM/MobileMe, MSN/Windows Live, Yahoo!, GoogleTalk, Facebook, MySpace, and/or Jabber but need to know which client supports what and how well? Well read on for TiPb's top 5 most recommended IM/instant messenger clients for iPhone!

Starbucks Card Mobile now available for iPhone and iPod Touch

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 a 12:56 pm

Starbucks has made their Card Mobile app available for iPhone and iPod touch users, allowing you to scan a barcode on your device andthe same way it currently works for gift cards. The app works in conjunction with your already existing Starbucks cards. I tend to get a lot of Starbucks gift cards for birthdays and holidays, so it's nice to be able to keep them all in one spot.

You can create a Starbucks account within the app and then add all your cards. You can also add any valid credit card as well to refill your Starbucks cards (or use the Paypal feature on iPhone).

Garmin releases StreetPilot for iPhone

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011 a 10:15 am

Garmin just released StreetPilot for iPhone, the newest addition to their mobile line-up of GPS apps. The app boasts a lot of the same features nüvi owners already enjoy. StreetPilot has up to date map support for both the US and Canada. All maps and directions are pulled from Garmin's servers so you can expect the same quality directions as a native GPS unit. Since maps are pulled from the server, the app only takes up around 7 MB of space on your phone. Hit the jump for a few initial impressions, some screens, and a list of features.

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