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Tweetbot 2.0 and Tweetbot for iPad released

Tweetbot

The developers behind Tweetbot—a Twitter client for iOS that is a favorite among many—bring some exciting news with the release of version 2.0 of its iPhone/iPod touch client and the initial release of its iPad client. Tapbots’ Tweetbot 2.0 brings with it some new features and improvements for the mobile Twitter client, while Tweetbot for iPad brings the app onto Apple’s tablet in a way that iPad owners will surely appreciate.

Path takes action against privacy concern

Path

A privacy concern over iOS app Path uploading users’ address book contact information to its server has caused the developers to take action and explain why it has done so. Dave Morin, CEO of Path, has apologized today for his company’s actions in this matter, and assured users within his apology that Path is committed to protecting its users’ privacy.

Path iOS app uploads your address book to their servers

Path

Users of the iOS app Path should be concerned about the app’s newly discovered privacy issue, in which it sends a .plist file full of the contacts in your address book over to their server. Included in this .plist file are the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of these contacts, and they are sent upon registering for an account with their service.

Valentine’s Day 2012: Romantic apps, accessories and sales [updated]

Retro Valentine's

Valentine’s Day—that most polarizing of holidays—is a week away. And whether you have anyone with whom to share it, there are plenty of app developers who want to share it with you. We’ve got iOS apps to help you find a date, cook for that date, send cards to that date and “bump bears” with that date. There are also some Valentine’s themed accessories and sales to take advantage of, so check it out now before the holiday passes you by.

Game Your Video for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch review

Game Your Video

In these days where videos bounce from the actual event to YouTube with just a few taps of an onscreen button, Game Your Video gives you the chance to actually make those videos worth watching with just a few more taps of a button. You already know how to use this app, because it works like your iPhone works: tap and swipe. And the more you use it, the more you realize what it can do.

Line 6 Mobile In digital guitar interface review

line6mobilein

The Line 6 Mobile In is a digital guitar adapter that uses the dock connection to interface your iOS device with your guitar. But there’s more; a whole app more. As if a digital input that works with other guitar effects apps wasn’t enough, Line 6 is giving away their Mobile POD app, and it’s awesome.

Apple updates iBooks 2

iBooks 2 update

Apple has silently issued an update to their newly released iBooks 2 iOS application, bringing the software to v2.0.1. The update fixes a major bug which prevented iBooks Textbooks from opening within the application, causing a failure to play that left plenty of users unable to view the contents of the books. Apple quickly addressed the issue, bringing improved stability and software enhancements to iBooks 2.

Become America’s first president of nothing much

VoteMe

Ah, Presidential elections, right? Nothing brings out that best in our country like a bunch of old people accusing each other of being less American than they are. I’m not too sure that any of us 99 percenters could do much better, but that shouldn’t stop you from setting up your own political party and campaigning to become America’s first social president with VoteMe for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Free Apps Roundup for February 3, 2012

wunderkitapp

Whether you’re trying to be more organized, want to see the latest app from NASA or just want some paid apps for free, you’re going to be happy with this week’s list. There’s a great organization app called Wunderkit that promises to keep you on track. NASA released a traffic controller game, and Steam Mobile is out of beta already. Then there are also all those limited time freebie apps. Enjoy.

Free Apps Roundup for January 20th, 2011

itunesuapp

If you love learning like you should, you’re going to love what Apple’s done for iTunes U. Now it’s not just a section in iTunes, it’s a great app for iPhone and iPad. So download iTunes U, find some interesting (science) classes and then, instead of doing homework, download a game or two.