Words with Friends Now a Facebook Game
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Zynga with Friends, the company that has created the ever-popular games such as Words with Friends and Hanging with Friends, has created an online version of Words with Friends that is playable on Facebook.
This version does not require flash and look virtually identical to the iPad version. What’s really neat is that you can play mobile users! And, if you have your devices logged in though Facebook, updates will appear very quickly.
So if you’re a Words with Friends fan, check out the Facebook version for free.
TweetBot 1.4.3 and Push Notifications
The folks over at Tapbots have released an update to their Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod touch. This update adds a couple of useful features. One of these features gives you the ability to add sleep time for its push notifications. This allows you to set a block of time to turn off notifications from Twitter so that you can sleep easy and uninterrupted. Another useful feature is the ability to only receive notifications from people that you follow. Thirdly, have you ever reported a spammer or blocked someone and had to live with the fact that their tweets were still polluting your timeline? Well fret no mo because once you block or spam someone with this new update, their tweets will be automatically removed.
iPhone Quick Tip: The Redial Button
Did you know that the iPhone has a secret redial button? It’s true! and it’s hidden in the call button on the virtual keypad. If you just dialed a number in the Phone app’s keypad section, just tap the big green “Call” button once to load the number back in and once again to redial the last number. This will not work if you’ve dialed a number from the Favorites, Recents, or Contacts tab.
Instagram Updates to 1.8
After reading a bunch of our posts you might notice two things. 1. MacApper likes Instagram! and 2. Burbn, Inc. likes to update their app! A lot! Here’s what the update text says:
- Double-tap on photos to Like them
- Autocomplete usernames
- New interactive comment screen
- Improved reliability & speed
Instagram 1.8 offeres the ability to double-tap on a photo to “like” it. Instagram will now also autocomplete when typing usernames. There is now a new interactive comment screen and Instagram 1.8 offers improved reliability and speed. Be sure to download this update by opening up the AppStore on your iPhone or iPod touch.
GarageBand for the iPad in Action
I must admit I was a little skeptical when it came to the abilities of the iPad’s new musical abilities, but this changed completely once I found this video of George Lambro’s skills. If you think that GarageBand for the iPad is a bust, check this video out! This is where the phrase Apple so pushes “the iPad is magical” truly comes into play.
Reported by TUAW.
Delivery Status Touch Updates to 4.4
Continuing the long line of overhauled apps being updated, Delivery Status touch has updated to 4.4. Here’s what the update text states:
New Features:
- Added support for DHL UK (Domestic Express) and Post.at (Austria).
- Added support for more barcodes from DHL Germany, FedEx, and USPS.
- The iPad version has been reworked to make it easier and more enjoyable to use.
- There’s a new Juncloud sync site at http://junecloud.com/sync/
- If you don’t have any deliveries, you can add a delivery by tapping the package icon or “no deliveries” text.
Apple Updates Logic Pro and Logic Express to 9.1.4
Hey Logic users! Have you checked for updates lately? Apple has recently updated it’s music creation apps to version 9.1.4. This update adds support for GarageBand for iPad’s exported projects. The logic express update is 138.74 MB and the pro update is 192.48 MB so be sure to have a good, fast connection.
You can update via software update or with the following links:
Logic Express: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1015
Logic Pro: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1014
No iSync in Lion?
Take a long last look at that icon because TUAW Reports that those who have been using the latest version of Apple’s pre-released operating system have noted that there is no iSync to be found. Maybe a better solution will take it’s place? iSync was an app that allowed you to sync your phones, palm pilots (whaaa?) and even old iPods with all of your contacts and calendar events.
It’s also important to note that FrontRow, Java runtime, and Rosetta have also disappeared.
Google Updates Maps Web App
Google has recently updated their web interface to their Map’s service viewable on mobile browsers such as mobile Safari. The update includes the ability to view your current location, give suggestions when entering locations, clickable icons, directions for when you are driving, walking, biking, and taking a transit system, the ability to view satellite, traffic, and other views as well as much more. Sounds like the built in iPhone Maps app! Well, now you can do all of these things straight through Safari via maps.google.com. Enjoy!
Nike+ GPS Updates to 3.1
Nike’s running and tracking app just received a major overhaul with new features and a bunch of performance improvements. Here’s what the update text says:
- Control whether incoming calls will pause your run.
- Select your preferences for Voiceover feedback, or turn it off all together.
- End or pause your run without pulling the plug on your music.
- Register or sign-in to Nike+ GPS with your Facebook or Twitter account.
- Experience a boosted engine with improved accelerometer and GPS accuracy.
- Challenge your friends to a new Nike+ Tag Game: Last to Run, where the last person to sync a run is IT.
