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. Today we've got updates to a popular calendar app, an instant messaging client and a network speed testing app. Let's take a look!
New and updated iOS apps
- Fantastical 2: Popular calendar app gets a bunch of improvements and new features such as notification sounds for events and reminders, opening links in 1Password, sending text messages in Whatsapp and more! And it's currently on sale if you haven't picked it up yet! $3.99 - Download Now
- Speedtest.net: If you've ever checked out what speeds your network is actually running at, there's a good chance it was with Speedtest.net. The latest version of the iOS app finally makes it universal for iPhone and iPad. Free - Download Now
- Verbs IM: This instant messaging app for iOS has been completely rewritten for iOS 7, added OAuth for Google, Jabber, real time syncing across devices and a whole lot more. $2.99 - Download Now
- Spotify: Several buggy things fixed in Spotify's iPhone and iPad client. Free - Download Now
- MLB At Bat: Spring Training is here, and MLB has improved the overall app performance of At Bat. Free - Download Now
- Tempo Smart Calendar: Google+, Klout, Flickr, and About.me have been added to insights, as have morning alert times, future event search, and Facebook and LinkedIn login. - Free - Download now
- Mailbox: Alternative mail client for iOS. Bug fixes and UX improvements. Free - Download Now
- XE Currency: Popular currency converter for iOS gets a hot new redesign, new languages and more! Free - Download Now
- Google Play Movies & TV: Google's own brand of movie and TV delivery app gets a round of bug fixes and stability improvements. Free - 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!
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