Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we have a digital scrapbook, a translation app, mentored learning, and more.
New and updated iOS apps
Ember: The digital scrapbook app hits version 1.3 with Dropbox sync. Users can now choose to sync their libraries with either iCloud or Dropbox. $4.99 - Download Now
iTranslate: The translation app has been updated with fixes, one for a scrolling bug, and one with the Khmer language. Free - Download Now
Understudy: The mentored learning app now lets you use the scheduling interface in any conversation, even when not working on a course with someone else. A bug has also been fixed regarding scrolling sync. Free - Download Now
Foldify Zoo: The papercraft app gets updated to version 1.1.1 with speed enhancements. $2.99 - Download Now
Secret: Version 3 of the anonymous social network now lets you easily share secrets directly from your feed and shows you a count of how many friends you have. There are also a few bug fixes and improvements. Free - Download Now
Tempo: The smart calendar updates to version 1.3.1, and now lets you post quickly to Facebook from the app, and an issue with all-day events has been resolved. Free - Download Now
Space Hulk: The strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe updates to version 1.5 with a new cooperative multiplayer mode, as well as a new multiplayer lobby. $4.99 - Download Now
Notifyr: This iOS app connects to a preference pane on your Mac using Bluetooth LE to push your iOS notifications to your Mac. $3.99 - Download Now
Farm Heroes Saga: A popular match three puzzle game by the same makers of Candy Crush. This update brings all new levels and challenges! Free - Download Now
InstaPDF: Document scanning app for iPhone and Mac. The newest update brings typography enhancements, SSL support, and improvements to overall scan quality. Free - Download Now
New and updated Mac apps
- Ember: The Mac version of the digital scrapbook hits version 1.6 with Dropbox support. $49.99 - Download Now
More apps and updates?
If you try any of the apps or updates, let me know how they work for you. If you got any new or updated apps today that you loved, but don't see here, let us know about them!
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
Apple Watch Series 7 pops up in regulatory filings as expected launch nears
As we get closer to an expected announcement, Apple Watch Series 7 appears to have popped up in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database. While the database doesn't explicitly list the devices as new Apple Watches, that's very likely to be what they are.
Will we ever get a shared family iCloud Photo Library?
Even after WWDC 2021, iCloud Photo Library still lacks a fully-fledged shared family photo library and it's long overdue at this point.
Apple isn't buying Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media biz after all
Following rumors that Apple was considering picking up Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media business, it now looks like that will not be the case after all. Instead, a firm backed by private equity giant Blackstone Group looks to be the frontrunner.
Workout and track all your metrics with the best Fitbit for men
Whether you're tracking weightlifting, cycling, running, or other forms of exercise, these are the best Fitbits for men.