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PCalc 3.0 for iOS brings new, iOS 7 design, constant functions, and more!

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PCalc, one of the most popular alternative calculator apps for both iPhone and iPad, has just been updated to version 3.0 and brings with it lots of updates, changes, and new features. Most notably, the design and interface has been completely redone to feel more at home on iOS 7.

The update in design to PCalc brings not only a default layout that looks and feels more iOS 7 like, but an updated icon and multiple theme choices so no matter what color scheme you have, you can update PCalc to match. If you happen to like the older themes for PCalc better, don't worry, they're still available in settings as well. The same gestures can still be used over the display in order to undo and redo actions. Just swipe left or right.

While most of the updates to PCalc are visual such as the new edge-to-edge design, some new features and tweaks to existing ones have also been added. Several different types of supported functions and features have been added such as an option for constant functions in algebraic mode, swipe gestures to increase or decrease the amount of lines on the display, and more. Tape now shows functions, conversions, and constants as well.

For a full list of changes, you can hit the download link below.

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PCalc 3.1 adds 64-bit support, night theme, and more!

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PCalc has been updated, adding 64-bit support, a new theme, and a new mode. The new dark theme, called "Samurai Night", can be set to turn on automatically at night. On the iPhone, dark menus will disply while using the night theme. Additionally, you can make the text on the keys bolder if you choose. PCalc Lite, the free version of the app, was also updated with the ability to automatically sync in-app purchases between devices using iCloud, meaning that you will no longer have to tap "Restore purchases" in order to get that content on multiple devices. Nice.

There's also a new accounting mode. This mode automatically enters a decimal point and rounds the display to two decimal places. When not in decimal mode, the degree and radian buttons can be disabled. New commands have been added to the user functions and conversations. This release of PCalc supports touch typing using VoiceOver.

A number of fixes come with this release. Displaying the tape and registers using certain themes has been fixed, as has adjusting sliders with VoiceOver. A couple of status bar issues have been solved as well, including a problem hiding it, as well as an issue with double-height status bars. Sorting in the "Density" section of conversions has also been fixed.

Current users can grab the update for free, while new users can purchase PCalc as a universal app for iPhone and iPad for $9.99. PCalc Lite is available for free. Let me know what you think of the update!

New and updated apps: PCalc, Vesper, Tweetbot, SKRWT, Acorn and more!

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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've got photography apps, organizational tools, a vital update to a popular social media app and more!

New and updated iOS apps

  • Vesper 2.0: The iPhone "thought collection" app for tagging your notes now has its most-requested feature — sync (i.e. online backup). $4.99 - Download now

  • PCalc 3.2: An alternative and more advanced calculator alternative for iOS. Version 3.2 adds smart searching, a new dark theme, the ability to add notes to tape, and lots of fixes. $9.99 - Download Now

  • SKRWT 1.0: A keystone and lens correction tool for photos you've taken. No more crooked lines! $1.99 - Download now

  • Calendars 5.4.3: The alternative calendaring app for iOS gains a few Smart Input improvements. $2.99 - Download now

  • PDF Scanner 1.1: Darsoft's app for scanning books and multipage documents to PDF adds a "continue scan" button, improves page detection, adds multiple new language localizations, and fixes some minor bugs. Free - Download now

  • Tweetbot 3.3.2: A critical update for Tapbots' popular Twitter client, this new version makes changes necessary to keep working. More details available on Tapbots' blog. $4.99 - Download now

  • Writer Pro 1.1.1: Popular text and Markdown editor for iOS. This update contains Nitti and Nitti Grotesk updates, night mode in the keyboard bar, syntax for footnotes, export, and print, and more. $19.99 - Download Now

  • Hipstamatic 275: A popular camera editing and shooting app for iPhone. This update restores the ability to display all purchased packs in HipstaMart. There are also stability improvements for older devices. $1.99 - Download Now

Reeder 2.2: Popular RSS app for iPhone and iPad. This update adds background app refresh, grouping for smart streams, and more. $4.99 - Download Now

New and updated Mac apps

  • Acorn 4.4: Flying Meat's outstanding image editing software adds tons of new features and improvements to Raw image import, adds a new menu item to turn on and off snapping to guides, a preview toggle button on the Curves window and more. $29.99 - Download now

  • Transmission 2.83: A new version of the BitTorrent downloading client app adds a new Share option in the File menu, shows all torrents when the filter bar is hidden, and makes a number of bug fixes and other improvements. Free - Download now

  • Clear 1.1.2: A task and todo app for Mac. This version brings better notification support and an overdue item count. $9.99 - 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!

New, updated and discounted apps: Pewdiepie, Clear, Autodesk SketchBook and more!

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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've got a new app from YouTube sensation Pewdiepie, awesome discounts on terrific iOS apps, a new free version of SketchBook for Mac and more!

New and updated iOS apps

  • PewDiePie Official App: The popular Swedish video game commentator gets his own app. Get videos delivered straight to your device. Free - Download now

  • Value: Personal finance manager. Track income and expenses, set budgets, create reports. $1.99 - Download now

  • Yahoo Mail: Yahoo's email app adds filters to contact search in version 3.2. Free - Download Now

Discounted iOS apps

  • Clear: Tasks, reminders and to-do lists in an easily swipeable format. iCloud sync and other cool features. $4.99 $1.99 - Download now

  • Fantastical 2: Popular calendar alternative for iOS. $9.99 $7.99 - Download now

  • PCalc: Powerful calculator suitable for students, engineers, programmers and others. $9.99 $4.99 - Download now

New and updated Mac apps

  • Autodesk SketchBook 7: SketchBook is a drawing app with tablet support and a variety of natural media tools. Now free to download. Unlock new features by creating an account, also available with advanced features for a subscription fee. Free - Download now

  • CAD Designer 3D: 3D interior design tool. Lets you take photos of finishes, fabrics rugs and flooring that you can skin onto 3D models to create realistic renderings. $49.99 - Download now

  • Capo 3.1.2: Advanced music app that helps musicians slow down music and detect chords without changing pitch. Improvements to Chord Intelligence features, changes to spectrogram, and much more. $14.99 - Download now

  • GraphicConverter 9.3: Tool for converting and editing a huge variety of graphic formats. Can now record mouse clicks, exports keyword palette entries in text format, support for world map coordinate display, and more. $39.95 - 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!

Best iPhone and iPad apps for college students: Start the school year off right!

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Looking for the best iPhone apps and best iPad apps to help you stay on top of things at college this year? No matter how far along you are in your college career, it's never too late to load up your iPhone or iPad with great apps that can help you study harder, organize better, and tackle assignments better than ever. Regardless what you need help with, there are tons of App Store apps to help. These are the iPhone and iPad apps we think no college student should ever go without!

Pages, Keynote, and Numbers

You spend a lot of time in college writing papers, preparing presentations, and collecting data. Apple's iWork series is available for both Mac and iOS. With iCloud sync, all your papers, spreadsheets, and presentations will stay in sync no matter where you are or what device you're working on. You also have the ability to export to .doc, .xls, and .ppt formats so PC users can open and share your documents as well. Since each app is available separately, you can download just the ones you need. New iOS and Mac owners can download all of Apple's iWork apps for free. If you have an older device, you can still purchase them for extremely reasonable prices.

If you're writing papers, preparing presentations, or keying data in spreadsheets, Apple's iWork suite is a must-have.

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iTunes U

iTunes U is a great resources for anyone, whether your university supports it or not. If it does, there's a good chance you can find lectures and class material available for download straight to your iPhone or iPad. For those that don't have iTunes U support yet, it's still a great supplementary study tool that's sure to have tons of videos and lecture material on topics you're currently studying. You can sign up for automatic downloads for courses you're interested in as well which means you don't even have to remember to go grab new lessons.

If you want a good supplementary learning tool or a fallback plan to study topics you're having trouble grasping, get iTunes U.

Evernote

Evernote is hands down one of the best note taking apps available, with support for tags, separate notebooks, iCloud sync, and more. You can even take photos of a blackboard or syllabus and tag it accordingly for specific courses. With great syncing support, you can access your notes not only on your iPhone or iPad, but on your Mac, PC, and on the web as well. Evernote gives you a decent amount of cloud storage to start but if you find yourself going over or want some of the premium features Evernote offers, you can subscribe for more space and lots more features.

If you need a way to efficiently take notes and find them at a moment's notice, there's no better option available than Evernote.

Wunderlist

Wunderlist is a task and todo app that's available on almost any platform you can think of, including iPhone and iPad. When you need to add a task, just enter it and throw it in your inbox. You can go back later and create individual lists, add due dates, notes, and much more. Since Wunderlist lets you create lists however you'd like, you can set them up for each class, or for individual projects. If you're working on group projects you can even share lists between each other and receive notifications when new tasks are added, updated, and completed. Wunderlist is free to use but if you want more advanced features such as in-depth collaboration tools, you'll need to subscribe. However, the free version should be sufficient for most students.

For a great way to stay on top of homework and projects, look no further than Wunderlist.

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PCalc

PCalc is one of the only calculators you'll ever need on your iPhone or iPad, student or not. Whether you're a science, engineering, or computer programming major, odds are PCalc has you covered. With support for all kinds of conversions, scientific notation, RPN mode, and tons more, it'll cost you a lot less than a physical calculator and it's always in your pocket. One download scores you PCalc on both your iPhone and iPad.

If you're majoring in something that requires a lot of math, definitely check out PCalc.

Dropbox

It's essential to have somewhere to store all your assignments and documents. From lecture notes to class syllabus' to term papers, Dropbox can store it all. When you sign up, you get 2GB of storage for free with paid options available for lots more storage. Dropbox will give you access to your files straight from your iPhone, iPad, or computer. With apps for virtually every platform and web access for everything in between, you'll never find yourself forgetting an important document or paper again.

If you need a central place to store all your media and documents so you always have them within reach, get Dropbox.

Screens VNC

While cloud storage services like Dropbox serve as a great way to access documents from anywhere, what about using apps on our desktop? And let's face it, we don't always remember everything and there may come a time when you forget an important assignment in a folder on your Mac. Screens lets you remotely access your Mac or PC right from your iPhone or iPad as long as it's connected to the internet. Just create an account and set up Screens on your computer. Next time you forget something, just take control of your desktop and email it to yourself in seconds.

If you want remote control of your desktop computer no matter where you are, Screens VNC is what you want.

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Your picks for best iPhone and iPad apps for college students?

We know there are lots of you out there that are either in college or toted an iPhone and iPad around while you were there. Which apps did you find most useful for taking notes, keeping up with assignments, and helping you study? Make sure you let us know in the comments!

Note: Originally published, August 2013. Updated, August 2014.

PCalc 3.3 brings support for iOS 8 extensions, iPhone 6, and more

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PCalc 3.3, the latest version of the powerful and popular iOS scientific calculator, is now available for download in the App Store with full support for iOS 8 and the upcoming iPhone 6 smartphones.

Here's the change log for the new update:

  • Added full support for iOS 8.
  • Added support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
  • Added support for layout editing - just tap and hold on any button to begin. You can even add dedicated buttons that perform conversions, run functions, or enter constants, too!
  • Added a Notification Center Widget on iOS 8 to perform quick calculations. Tap the display to switch to the full app.
  • Added support for Handoff on iOS 8 to continue the current calculation on another device.
  • Added an option to switch off operator precedence entirely.
  • Added an option to only show the RPN stack in the "Stack" section and keep it scrolled to the bottom.
  • The display now shrinks down to a single line when you are in other sections to maximise visibility.
  • All text fields are now drawn to match the current theme.
  • Improved hardware keyboard support and added new keyboard shortcuts.
  • Fixed a problem with operator precedence.

PCalc 3.3 is a free update for existing users and priced at $9.99 for new customers. The app's developer TLA Systems says the updated free iOS version of the calculator, PCalc Lite, should be available soon and a version for OS X Yosemite should also be launched around the time the final version of the OS is made available. Will you be checking out this new version of PCalc?

All the iOS 8 widget apps you can download right now!

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If you've somehow managed to get iOS 8 loaded up after all of the traffic today, and you're eager to get started with Notification Center widgets, we've dug up a bunch of notable apps that started supporting them today. There's a lot more to read about widgets in iOS 8, if you're interested.

Of course, it's a busy, busy time in the App Store, so leave a comment if you've found any other great new iOS 8 apps sporting a widget or two. If you're looking for more apps that make use of new iOS 8 features, be sure to dig into our master list of updates from earlier today.

  • Hours - Keep tabs on billable hours, now with a start/stop widget.
  • LinkedIn - See who's been checking out your profile in Notication Center.
  • LinkedIn Pulse - See news items coming in from your professional social network in Notification Center.
  • Yahoo News Digest - Catch up on the latest happenings with a new widget.
  • forScore - Check your instrument's pitch from Notification Center.
  • News360 - Stay up to date with the latest news stories through a dedicated Today widget.
  • Magisto - Start generating videos from your local media right from the notification tray.
  • Wunderlist - See what's next on your to-do list from a dedicated widget.
  • OmniFocus 2 - Task manager lets you see what's next in the Notification Center. Also, shoot new tasks to the app through sharing Extensions.
  • NYT Cooking - Check out the recipe of the day in the Today widget.
  • Yahoo Weather - Access the latest forecast from the Today widget.
  • Dropbox - See latest activity in Today widget, plus new sharing controls for Pro and Business users.
  • Wdgts - A whole collection of useful notification tray widgets.
  • Retro - Instagram viewer for iPad adds Today widget for keeping tabs on timeline and adds 1Password integration thanks to Extensions.
  • Day One - Today widget offers flashback to previous entries, Extensions allow for easy importing from other apps, and Touch ID enabled to unlock.
  • Evernote - Save notes with Notification Center widget, and clip content from all over with Extensions. Touch ID unlock for premium users.
  • OpenTable - Notification Center widget to let you know about upcoming reservations.
  • Buzzfeed - Catch the latest from the Today widget and bookmark from notifications.
  • Duolingo - Lesson progress widget added to language-learning app.
  • pCalc - Quick calculation widget added.
  • Snapguide - Recipe and home decor app adds iCloud Drive integration.
  • Redfin - Real estate reference adds Today widgets.
  • App in the Air - Flight tracker adds widgets.
  • Calendars 5 - Check your schedule with a new Today View widget.
  • Sky Guide - Sunrise, sunset, and lots of other information available in a Today widget.

New, updated, and discounted apps: iOS 8 updates incoming!

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Today iOS 8 launches, and along with it, a whoooooole bunch of apps are being updated to support the new software. It's a veritable avalanche of updates, but we're going to dig up the very best ones for you. Give us a shout in the comments if you find any more!

iOS 8 app updates

  • TextExpander - Set custom shortcuts (snippets) which expand to full phrases with this custom keyboard.
  • Screens VNC - Use Touch ID and 1Password to unlock, and send rich text through a shared clipboard between devices.
  • Transmit - Share files directly from your iPhone or iPad to your Amazon S3, FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV server.
  • Epic Zen Garden - See what Metal graphics rendering can do with the tech demo.
  • Slack - Share items directly to Slack channels and fellow collaborators from outside apps thanks to Extensions. Also gets 1Password integration.
  • 1Password - Log into websites securely with a mere touch. Free for a limited time.
  • Clear - View your latest tasks in the Today view.
  • Camera Plus: Family Share pictures to other devices, haul in pictures for editing via Extensions, hop between devices for editing with Handoff.
  • Instapaper: Read anything in a clutter-free environment thanks to Extensions. Saved articles show in Notification Center.
  • TouchPal - A theme-friendly custom keyboard.
  • Mint - Use Touch ID to access your personal finances.
  • EyeEm - Follow friends and reply to comments on shared photos directly from notifications, and share pics for editing directly from the Photos app.
  • OmniFocus 2 - Task manager lets you see what's next in the Notification Center. Also, shoot new tasks to the app through sharing Extensions.
  • Facebook - Ubiquitous social networking app optimized for the iPhone 6's bigger screen.
  • Color Keyboards - Stick close to the original keyboards, but add in your favorite colors.
  • KuaiBoard - Use this custom keyboard to drop in chunks of preset text easily for those really repetitive e-mails and form letters.
  • Yahoo Weather - Access the latest forecast from the Today widget.
  • Dropbox - See latest activity in Today widget, plus new sharing controls for Pro and Business users.
  • Minuum - A resizable keyboard perfect for those sticking with the smaller screen.
  • Finish - Complete or stall tasks from the Notification Center.
  • Swype - Another fantastic custom keyboard that focuses on gestures.
  • Wdgts - A whole collection of useful notification tray widgets.
  • Pocket - Handoff support lets you keep reading where you left between devices, and add new stories directly through Safari thanks to Extensions.
  • Simple - Get access to your banking information through Touch ID.
  • Find my Friends - Apple's location-sharing app can now move your friends list to iCloud.
  • Find my iPhone - Now ties in with iOS 8 Family Sharing.
  • iTunes U - Automatically add assignment due dates to calendar.
  • Retro - Instagram viewer for iPad adds Today widget for keeping tabs on timeline and adds 1Password integration thanks to Extensions.
  • Day One - Today widget offers flashback to previous entries, Extensions allow for easy importing from other apps, and Touch ID enabled to unlock.
  • Evernote - Save notes with Notification Center widget, and clip content from all over with Extensions. Touch ID unlock for premium users.
  • Badland - Visual optimizations for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus screen size.
  • Vimeo - Easier uploading and sharing thanks to Extension support.
  • Asphalt 8 - Exclusive iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus season plus switch to Metal graphics engine.
  • SwiftKey - Hugely popular custom keyboard finally on iOS.
  • Fleksy - One of the first custom keyboards for iPhone.
  • OpenTable - Notification Center widget to let you know about upcoming reservations.
  • Fragment - Resume editing between devices using Handoff.
  • Endomondo - HealthKit integration and interactive notifications for challenge requests.
  • Microsoft OneNote - Clip all sorts of content to the cloud with new Share Extension.
  • Buzzfeed - Catch the latest from the Today widget and bookmark from notifications.
  • Box - Access Box files in other apps thanks to new Document Provider extension.
  • Duolingo - Lesson progress widget added to language-learning app.
  • pCalc - Quick calculation widget added.
  • Snapguide - Recipe and home decor app adds iCloud Drive integration.
  • Redfin - Real estate reference adds Today widgets.
  • MyFitnessPal - Fitness tracker adds HealthKit integration.
  • App in the Air - Flight tracker adds widgets.
  • Amazon - Online shopping app adds Touch ID signin option.
  • Carrot Fit - Fitness tracker adds HealthKit integration and iPad support.
  • Pinterest - Pin to your collections from Safari, support bigger iPhone screens.
  • Calendars 5 - Check your schedule with a new Today View widget.
  • Scanner Pro - Can now scan photos directly from the photo library thanks to Extensions.
  • PDF Expert - Zoom Writing, AirTurn support, bookmarks management and iOS 8 exclusive features.
  • Documents 5 - Open, view, and edit files stored in iCloud Drive.
  • Printer Pro - Wirelessly print documents from your iCloud Drive.
  • PDF Converter - Save iCloud Drive files in other formats as a PDF locally.
  • LastPass - Safari extension for remembering passwords and Touch ID integration.
  • Sky Guide - Sunrise, sunset, and lots of other information available in a Today widget.

New iOS apps

  • Goat Simulator: Achieve a trans-species nirvana in the greatest sim game of all time. - $4.99 - Download now

Discounted iOS apps

  • Numerics: Business statistic visualizer. $19.99 Free - Download now

Other iOS app updates

  • Ascension: New Darkness Unleashed expansion available for this dark fantasy card game. - Free, IAPs - Download now
  • Rules!: Two new game modes added to this memory-testing puzzle game. - $1.99 - Download now
  • Real Racing 3: Classic Lamorghinis added in this beautiful racing gaming. - Free, IAPs - Download now
  • Snipp3t: Catch celebrity Tweets and Instagram pictures from within the app. - Free - Download now
  • Twitch: Chromecast support added to help you watch live video gameplay on the big screen. - Free - Download now

Best apps to show off your new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus!

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Now that you've got your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus in your hand, you'll probably want to load up on the best apps that take advantage of the larger screen real estate. While all App Store apps work on the 6 and 6 Plus thanks to scaling, we all know that the ones that are optimized look loads better. That's why we've done the dirty work for you in order to find the ones we think look amazing on the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus!

Storehouse

Storehouse is a stunning social media app that lets you turn your photos and videos into beautiful stories. Originally for the iPad, Storehouse is now available for the iPhone, and even better than that, have already been optimized for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so your content looks even more amazing.

Pinterest

Pinterest not only has awesome new sharing features that make it easier than ever to get your ideas to other apps, thanks to iOS 8 sharing extensions, it's also been optimized to take advantage of the larger screens on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Images look better and more content is displayed at a time.

Duolingo

Duolingo is easily one of the most fun and engaging ways of learning a new foreign language. Not only has Duolingo updated for the larger displays of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, you can also add widgets to the Today View of Notification Center. And for even easier typing, check out landscape view on the larger screen of the iPhone 6!

Wunderlist

Wunderlist is one of our favorite task apps for iPhone and it already has support for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. From creating lists you can collaborate on to choosing gorgeous backgrounds that make keeping track of tasks more enjoyable, Wunderlist is currently one of the best ways to stay on task in a big way.

Evernote

If you take a lot of notes, you'll definitely appreciate Evernote's latest update which brings full resolution support for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Text looks sharper and clearer than ever and the keyboard is scaled down to match. That means more text on the screen at once and no scaled keyboard to worry about.

Vesper

Vesper is also a note taking app available for iPhone but sticks to a much simpler interface than computers such as Evernote. Launch Vesper, start typing, add some tags, and done. It's already optimized for use on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so you can see even more on the screen. And as always, your text is front and center while the rest of the app just melts away.

Alien Blue

If you're a Reddit junkie, there's no better way to get your fix than with the Alien Blue app. It's long been one of our favorite Reddit apps and it already offers full resolution support for both new iPhone 6 models.

PCalc

When it comes to calculators on the App Store, very few of them can come close to matching the feature set and usability that PCalc offers. Aside from adding a widget for quick calculator access in Notification Center for anyone running iOS 8, PCalc is also ready to take on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Screens

Screens lets you remotely access your desktop computer, or multiple computers, from anywhere right on your iPhone and iPad. It's one of our [favorite remote desktop apps]( and using it on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is a more enjoyable experience than ever before, thanks to the increase in screen real estate.

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Overcast

Overcast is a beautiful and intuitive podcast app by Marco Arment, the creator of Instapaper. It may not have a lot of the same bells and whistles as some of the other podcast apps, but the user experience is unmatched, and that includes on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. If visually appealing is what you want, you definitely want to take Overcast for a test drive.

Clear

Clear is a gesture based task app that lets you tap, swish, and flick your way to being more productive than ever. I've always liked Clear's gesture based interface but found it somewhat cramped for my liking on the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus on the other hand have brought a new appreciation to gesture based tasks. Not only does Clear look great, it's super simple to use and much more powerful than the stock Reminders app.

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What iPhone 6 and 6 Plus optimized apps are you using?

If you've found any App Store apps that look beyond amazing on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus display, be sure to let me know in the comments!

Best apps with Notification Center widgets for iOS 8: All the things at a glance!

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One of the best new features of iOS 8 is the ability to add widgets for your favorite apps to Notification Center. Since iOS 8 is brand new, not all apps have added widgets just yet. However, we've found some that we think are particularly great and worth your attention right now. So if you don't want to search for apps that support widgets, these are the best apps that not only support widgets, but will provide useful utility in your daily life!

PCalc

PCalc is one of the most advanced calculators available on the App Store and you can now access it easier than ever by adding it to Notification Center. All of us have had times where we spend a few seconds digging for the calculator app or searching for it. The PCalc widget eliminates all of that by putting a full calculator at your fingertips in just a swipe downwards.

If you're tired of fumbling around your Home screen to perform quick calculations on the go, PCalc in Notification Center is a dream come true.

Evernote

If you use Evernote, you'll be happy to know that the latest update supports Notification Center widgets by letting you create new notes, reminders, and lists in a single tap. Once you've added the Evernote widget to Notification Center, you'll instantly have access to creating new content in just seconds.

For those that live and breathe by Evernote, you'll definitely want to add the Evernote widget to your Notification Center Today View.

TeeVee 3

TeeVee 3 keeps track of all your tv shows in a beautifully designed interface that's easy to use and fun to look at. Just load up your favorite shows and you're good to go. And with support for iOS 8 widgets, you can see all of your upcoming shows in just a glance so you never miss one again, or at the very least, remember to record it!

If you're a couch surfer and want a great way to track your tv shows right from Notification Center, TeeVee 3 is what you want.

Writing Aid

Writing Aid is one of my favorite dictionary apps for iPhone simply because it's simple, easy to use, and lets you type in synonyms or strings of words when you don't know the right word to use. It's unique and it's a joy to use. Writing Aid now comes complete with Notification Center widget support that lets you view the word of the day at a glance, and let's face it, all of us can benefit from expanding our vocabulary on a regular basis.

If you want a great dictionary and meanings app along with a way to learn new words each and every day right in Notification Center, look no further than Writing Aid.

ESPN SportsCenter

I like to keep up with my favorite sports teams but sometimes I don't want notifications bombarding my iPhone, or can't have them on for one reason or another. Of course you can always check an app but why when ESPN SportsCenter can keep you up to date on scores and even stream live radio right from the Lock screen of your iPhone, thanks to widget support. Once you've configured your teams and a few other settings, you're good to go!

If you're a sports fanatic, ESPN SportsCenter can provide info on your favorite teams and live radio in widget form now.

Yahoo Weather

Even though the Today View of Notification Center gives you a little bit of weather information, it's really only useful right at that moment. If you want a better handle on what the day is going to bring your way, the Yahoo Weather widget can do just that by providing highs and lows at a glance throughout both the day and night.

For weather beyond what the Today View offers, check out Yahoo Weather's widget offering.

Your favorite iPhone and iPad apps with widget support?

If you've found some particularly awesome apps that support widgets in iOS 8, be sure to let me know in the comments what they are and what makes them so great!

Apple tells developer of popular iOS 8 widget calculator to remove the widget

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One of the coolest features of iOS 8 was the inclusion of support for widgets in the Notification Center on iPhone and iPad, but making full use of that feature has landed at least one developer in hot water. James Thomson, developer of the popular calculator app PCalc, was the recipient of a message from Apple informing him that having a widget in iOS 8 that performs calculations within notification center was not something he could do, and that it must be removed. This is in spite of PCalc being a featured app in the App Store for its calculating widget.

Apple has told me that Notification Center widgets on iOS cannot perform any calculations, and the current PCalc widget must be removed. Needless to say, this is extremely disappointing news, and I am very sorry for all PCalc users, including me, who love the feature. I'm going to try to escalate the decision, but it sounds like it was made high up and won't be changed.

I've basically got 2-3 weeks to remove it, barring a miracle. I spent a really long time working on the PCalc widgets and making them perfect, so this is pretty crushing news.

I would be allowed to make a widget that let you to "enter a formula" but it couldn't perform the calculation in the widget. And yes, Apple is currently featuring PCalc in the "Great apps for iOS 8" section, under Notification Center widgets.

This isn't the first time a developer's been told after an app's approval that they had to stop doing what they were doing. And though it is for the more-extensible OS X Yosemite, Apple itself has a calculator widget for the Notification Center on Macs.

It's frustrating to see developers like Thomson operating within the expected bounds of what the SDK supports, and having their apps approved, only to have somebody realize that they're working outside of the bounds of what Apple wants. PCalc isn't the only app that offers a calculator widget for Notification Center either, so we'd expect Apple to force those developers to remove the support as well. Unless Apple changes their mind, which they've been known to do.

Source: James Thomson (Twitter)

On PCalc, widgets, and how the App Store works

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Earlier today PCalc developer James Thomson was advised by Apple that he'd have to update his app to remove its Today view widget functionality. This comes over a month after PCalc, with exactly that functionality, was approved by the App Store review team and featured by the App Store editorial team. So, what happened?

This is far from the first time an app has been un-approved, either in whole or in part. It happened with app launchers-as-widgets a few weeks ago. It happened with multi-window workspace apps when the original iPad launched. It happened with tethering apps in the early days of the iPhone. In PCalc's case, it looks like it's happening because Today view widgets on iOS were aren't intended to contain that much functionality. Instead, for anything more than short bits of glanceable information or quick interactions, they're supposed to kick people out of Notification Center and into the app proper.

Here's how Apple describes them in the developer documentation:

App extensions in the Today view are called widgets. Widgets give users quick access to information that's important right now. For example, users open the Today view to check current stock prices or weather conditions, see today's schedule, or perform a quick task such as marking an item as done. Users tend to open the Today view frequently, and they expect the information they're interested in to be instantly available.

For most widgets, the line is incredibly clear. The vast majority of apps couldn't fit their core functionality into a widget even if they tried. A headline, a status update, a like, a share, are all examples of what's meant to be in Today view widgets.

Calculators may not have been anywhere nearly as clear. They've been widgets on OS X for years and remain so today. On iOS, however, Apple didn't put their own calculator widget into the Today view. Still, for PCalc, it was technically possible. Its core functionality was light enough, and its developer smart enough, that it could be squeezed into Today view. The line was blurred.

Because it could fit in Today view is probably why PCalc's widget made it through App Store review and got featured by App Store editorial. (It's worth pointing out those are two separate things — App Store review, like developer relations, falls under SVP of marketing, Phil Schiller, while App Store editorial, like App Store management, falls under SVP of services, Eddy Cue.)

During an iOS launch, it's hectic for both developers and Apple. Developers know that if they showcase Apple's new, tent-pole technologies in interesting and novel ways, they're more likely to get featured on the App Store, which is among the very best ways to boost their downloads. At the same time, developers have also come to learn that if they implement them in ways Apple didn't expect, they risk rejection, either immediately or at some point in the future. That creates tension.

Meanwhile, as much as developers race to get their apps submitted in time for launch day, the App Store teams race to get all the apps reviewed and all the new features programmed in time for them to go live alongside the new version of iOS.

That might be why it took Apple over a month to determine that just because PCalc could fit into a widget didn't mean it should. (My guess is that the time is also an indicator that the decision wasn't hasty or arbitrary, and that the ramifications for everyone were considered before the call was made.)

To be clear, this absolutely wasn't a case of Thomson trying to get an app approved that shouldn't have been, nor of the App Store team trying to hurt a developer and his livelihood. It's a case of a blurry line, and it's a situation that's bad for everyone — for Apple, because it gets them bad press and strained relations, for developers, because it costs them time, money, and faith in the system, and customers, because apps and features we like disappear on us.

It could be argued that Apple needs to communicate better, sooner, so that developers who come anywhere close to the line, blurry or not, get waved off long before their apps hit the store. However, at the App Store scale, and considering how Apple runs it, that simply won't be possible for all apps, all the time. (When Apple says what developers do with their frameworks sometimes surprises them, that includes implementations they simply didn't foresee.)

It could be argued that edge-cases should be flagged during the review process and kicked upstairs so a determination can be made and a policy set before any apps hit the store. However, again, not all edge-cases can be foreseen, and if too many flags get raised to often, the already lengthy review process — especially during the already insane iOS release cycle — could become untenable.

It could be argued that once an app is approved it shouldn't be un-approved, and should instead enjoy an exemption to whatever policies are later put in place. However, that could also be considered unfair to apps that simply didn't get into or through the approval process as quickly, and result in one app being allowed to do what its competitor is not, creating a whole range of different problems.

It could even be argued that what Apple truly needs is a dedicated, high-profile, passionate, engaged, empowered, VP of App Store, whose one and only job would be to collect and bring together the various parts and make an even stronger whole. Given how much revenue the App Store is generating these days, it could absolutely be worth the attention. However, that's not the world we currently live in.

I've been a PCalc customer since the day it launched in 2008. I've been on the beta at times, and I downloaded the iOS 8 version the day it launched. I love the widget. I swipe down, type in the numbers, and then get on with whatever else I was doing, and I've barely had the need to launch the app itself in weeks. Losing it will put a severe cramp in my workflow.

Yet the reality remains that Apple, apparently, doesn't want full-featured apps in the Today view, including their own iOS calculator. Disallowing that, unfortunately, means disallowing PCalc. Because, if a functional calculator is allowed, why not a Twitter client, or a music player, or a note pad, or so on?

Apple could always change their mind at some point. It's happened before. All sorts of apps are on the App Store now that weren't allowed in the past. This is also Extensibility 1.0. The very first version. It will no doubt grow and expand its capabilities over coming years and versions.

For now, however, it looks like anyone considering a widget for the Today view would do well to keep it light, and to keep information and interactions glanceable and quick.

And anyone who hasn't yet should go try out PCalc because, widget or no widget, it's terrific. You can get PCalc lite for free now.

Calculator widgets will be allowed in Today view

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Yesterday PCalc developer James Thomson was told that he'd have to remove the calculator widget from his iOS app. There as some concern, apparently, that calculators were too heavy for the Today view extension system. Today, iMore has heard from Apple that the situation has been re-evaluated and that calculators as Today view widgets are now fully approved.

I speculated last night that calculators as widgets might not have been something Apple expected, and that the situation might have resulted in a lot of discussion within the company. If that was indeed the case, then it's equally likely that the discussion got escalated, and was ultimately decided in favor of the widgets.

This isn't the first time an app has been approved only to be un-approved in whole or in part, only to once again have that decision reversed. It's part of the nature of the App Store system, where unexpected or edge cases come up, and some sort of determination needs to be made.

For most customers, this process will have been utterly transparent. PCalc and its widget never left the store and never stopped working. or Thomson, the App Store team, and customers who follow these things in the media, it will have been beyond stressful.

It's great for PCalc users, and calculator widget users in general, however, that it turned out this way.

iMore show 428: Continuity Konami code

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The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple! On this episode — We've got the new iPad Air 2 and we share our thoughts about the display, performance, and camera. Tim Cook made us proud. The App Store rejected then re-accepted calculator widgets — why? Pixelmator should charge more, and how to get Continuity to work. With Serenity Caldwell, Ally Kazmucha, and Rene Ritchie.

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Debug 57: iOS 8 Extensibility roundtable

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Debug is a casual, conversational interview show featuring the best developers in the business about the amazing apps they make and why and how they make them. On this episode James Thomson of PCalc, Ashley Nelson-Hornstein of Dropbox, Bryan Irace of Tumblr, and Brad Ellis Pacific Helm join Guy and Rene to talk about Extensibility, its benefits and limitations, and the just-announced WatchKit.

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PCalc 2.3 now available for iPhone, iPad [Give away]

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PCalc, one of our favorite iPhone and iPad calculator apps (see Leanna's PCalc review), has just hit version 2.3, and in celebration the developer has very kindly offered us a bunch of promo codes to give away. To you. But first things first:

This free update has many improvements, but the key one is taking advantage of the additional screen space on the iPad. You can now permanently show the paper tape, RPN stack, and memories onscreen in a new sidebar area. This was the number one requested feature from iPad users, and we're happy to be able to add it now.

The tape, stack, and memories have had a complete overhaul for the iPhone and iPod touch too, and are now easier to read across all devices, appropriately themed, and with enhanced email support.

PCalc is distributed as a universal app - one purchase will work on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. No need to buy a separate "HD" version. It requires an iPhone or an iPod touch running OS 3.0 or later, or an iPad running OS 3.2 or later.

Give away after the break!

Let's make this one simple, shall we?

Head on over to our iPad Apps Forum and give us your best, most creative way to let people know about the PCalc update (other than doing a promo code give-away or adding some angry feathered creatures to the app, of course), we'll pick the ones we like best, and you'll get a great app for free. Sound good?

Then get going! Post your idea!

(Promo codes only work in the US App Store, Apple's rule, not ours, and they expire so if you get one, use it quickly!)

[$9.99 - iTunes link]

Developer Spotlight: James Thomson of TLA Systems

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Developer Spotlight: James Thomson of PCalcTiPb's developer spotlights are like DVD/iTunes Extras for the App Store -- a weekly look behind the scenes at the programers and designers that bring you the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps and games you love. This week Rene talks with James Thomson of TLA Systems, and PCalc fame.

What's your name? James Thomson

What's your company called? TLA Systems - and yes, that does stand for "Three Letter Acronym". It was originally a fake company name I made up with friends to get us into trade shows while we were still students. I kept using it, and now it's a real company employing myself and my wife.

Where are you located? We're based in my native Glasgow, on the west coast of Scotland. It can be a bit dark, cold, and wet, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else - you need the dark to appreciate the light.

What's your website address? http://www.tla-systems.co.uk/ and http://www.pcalc.com/

What's your Twitter handle? I'm @jamesthomson - that's my personal account, but I tend to use it for work too.

What are some of your apps? Our main app on iOS is the scientific calculator PCalc, which is in turn based on PCalc for Mac OS X. We're also known for DragThing, the dock app that pre-dates Mac OS X.

What other apps do you currently like? NanoStudio is great for writing music on the move - it's more powerful than GarageBand in many ways, and runs on my phone. I'm not really a musician, but I do enjoy tinkering. Shazam still seems like magic to me - it's invaluable for identifying background music on TV and in shops. RedLaser is the best app I've come across for barcode and QR code scanning. The Chambers Dictionary and The Chambers Thesaurus apps are also both very good. I'm also still playing Game Dev Story - it's a game all developers and journalists should play!

How long have you been developing? Almost 20 years - I started programming Macs while I was at university, and have been doing it professionally for at least 16.

How long have you been developing for iOS? Since the very first iPhone SDK was released - three years.

Do you do any mobile development besides iOS? Just the Mac. The two are similar enough that i can keep both in my head at once.

What kind of rig do you use for developing? I do almost all of my development on a 3GHz eight-core Mac Pro with a 24” LG L245WP LCD monitor, and everything else on a very broken white second-generation 2GHz MacBook which needs a complete set of new plastics. Plugged into that currently is an iPad 2, an iPhone 4, and a 2nd-generation iPod touch.

What personal iOS device(s) do you use My iPhone 4 is my main phone, so I use it throughout the day.

Do you use any non-iOS mobile devices? Not sure it counts, but I still have a 4th-generation iPod nano which I use mainly for listening to podcasts and audiobooks when I'm out and about. I like the physical controls, and it doesn't break when I drop it. The iPhone has replaced everything else.

What's your favorite thing about developing for iOS? Well, if I'm honest, I'd say it's the fact that it's possible to make a living doing it! But I think it's having a physical device in my hand - it's a very different feeling to developing for the desktop. And iOS is a very nice platform - more modern than Mac OS X in a lot of ways.

What's your least favorite thing about developing for iOS? It's something of a cliché I know, but it's always the approval process. I certainly agree with it in principle, but it adds a layer of uncertainty which can make submitting apps a very nerve-wracking process. We haven't had any big problems or rejections so far, but I always hold my breath when pushing the button.

What feature would you most like Apple to add to the iOS 5 SDK? It's minor, but I'd like the ability to support hardware keyboards with PCalc - at the moment it's not possible to use a external keyboard with an app that displays its own onscreen keyboard. Actually, the real feature I'd like to see is support for the Apple TV - I'd love to develop a new app for my TV.

What feature would you most like Apple to add to the App Store? As a customer, I'd like to be able to sort by some metric of "quality" rather than just popularity. A lot of apps with really bad reviews stay in the charts for some reason, and I'd like to be able to filter them out. Of course, since PCalc gets a lot of good reviews, that wouldn't hurt me as a developer either!

*When something goes wrong while you're coding, ** I'd like to say that I swear entirely in obscure Scots, but in truth it's all very traditional and Anglo-Saxon. It also depends if I'm on my own in the office...

What do you do when you're not coding iOS apps? I like to get away from computers, but generally don't get too far away from screens in some form. I try to get to the cinema at least once a week, and I play a lot of video games. But my ideal would be to spend time with friends!

What should we look for from you next? A gentleman never tells... I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a small PCalc update for iOS, to be followed by a corresponding Mac update soon after. After that, I'm hoping to select the "New Project..." menu item in Xcode for the first time in a good few years. Like many iOS developers who play games, I keep thinking I could write a small game myself, but that's probably not the best plan given how many other excellent games there are out there!

Thanks James!

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iOS developers being threatened with patent infringement over in-app purchase system [Updated]

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Developer James Thomson reported on Twitter this morning that he's been threatened with patent infringement for his use of in-app purchases in PCalc Lite.

Just got hit by very worrying threat of patent infringement lawsuit for using in-app purchase in PCalc Lite. Legal docs arrived via fedex.

No idea what to do... They seem to be effectively claiming the rights to in-app purchase, but going after me, not Apple.

Talking to Apple now, may go quiet on this for the short term until I know what's happening.

So, have talked to Apple contact - currently scanning everything in to send. Sorry folks, no PCalc 2.4 happening today.

To be clear, I haven't been sued yet - I've been told that I am infringing their patent, they want me to license it, and I have 21 days.

Thomson isn't the lone target of these threats, his UK timezone might just have gotten them to him sooner. Already Patrick McCarron has reported the same thing.

Anyone else get a patent threat via FedEx for in-app purchase use in their iOS app? So far @jamesthomson and I got hit.

I can now check off being threatened by a patent troll off my bucket list.

There are likely other developers who simply haven't chosen to come forward yet. If you've gotten a FedEx patent threat today, let us know.

UPDATE: The company claiming infringement is Lodsys and they seem to be targeting iOS apps that have free/lite versions and full versions, and link to or allow updating within app from free/lite to full. Rob Gloess of Computer LogicX was hit yesterday [MacRumors]

Our app, Mix & Mash, has the common model of a limited free, lite, version and a full version that contains all the features. We were told that the button that users click on to upgrade the app, or rather link to the full version on the app store was in breach of US patent no 7222078, we couldn't believe it, the upgrade button!?!

UPDATE 2: Apparently, according to the iOS SDK license, developers are not allowed to settle these kinds of lawsuits. [TidBITS]

[@jamestomson, @McCarron]

TiPb Picks of the Week

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Every week a few of us from team TiPb will bring you our current favorite, most fun and useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch related, they’re fair game.

To see what we picked, and to tell us your pick, follow on after the break!

Parkbud - @andrewwray

Can't remember where you parked your car last time you were out running errands? I've run into this problem more than once, and although there's a few other nice parking apps in the App Store, Parkbud has proven to be the best in its class for me over the past few days since it was released. Parkbud is a gem with all the right features to make it great, not to mention how visually pleasing the design and interface elements are. It's clear the developers took a lot of care when putting this app together, and it really shines when you need it most.

Features include walking directions to help you get back to your vehicle in unknown areas, as well as a handy parking garage locator that really helps when you want to get the best parking possible. You can also add notes or take a quick photo of where you're parked, which has been very useful for me at the end of a long day at the office. Parkbud also features a timer so you won't lose track of how long the meter has been running, and sends reminders before it expires -- you'll never have to worry about finding a parking ticket on your windshield again!

So if you're on the hunt for a great looking (and even better functioning) parking app, Parkbud may be exactly what you're looking for. Give it a try!

[$1.99 - iTunes link]

Data Deposit - @iMuggle

I'm really bad about updating my jailbreaks. I'm talking really bad. Not because I don't want to, but because of the hassle that comes with it. I never restore from a jailbroken backup to avoid issues so it's a big headache to set up as new. Data Deposit made the process a little easier this time around. It's an extremely simple application that allows you to store your App Store app save data in your Dropbox account. After you restore and re-jailbreak, you can simply re-install Data Deposit, sign into your Dropbox, and restore all your saved games and app data.

I did notice it's a bit finicky and sometimes failed to bring down a save file but repeating the process always seemed to work. I'd really like to see them add a restore all option as right now you have to do them one by one. I'd also like to see a way to back up all. Either way, if you don't like having to re-configure all your apps after re-jailbreaking, this definitely simplifies the process. It's available for free via Cydia. Try it out and let us know what you think!

Photosynth - @Alli_Flowers

I love taking photos with my iPhone. I don't carry a camera at all anymore, and have even used some of my iPhone's video on my own blog. But sometimes you want more than just a simple video or photo. Sometimes you want something...epic.

And when you want epic, there is nothing like a full 360 degree panoramic photo. Now, Photosynth brings Microsoft's image composite editor from the pc to your iPhone. I've used this on the pc for some time, and I know that with a little practice, your panos can be almost seamless. Evidently, that is the case with the iPhone app as well. If you take a look at my first attempt you can clearly see the seams. But I just went outside and began taking photos with no pattern or direction. Had I planned out the scene, the seams might be less visible.

Either way, there is no trick or skill to making beautiful 3D panormas with Photosynth. Point and shoot. The stitching engine takes care of the rest. You can save as a 2D pano, or you can upload your shot (for free!) to the Photosynth website, where it becomes totally and gloriously 3D.

There are so many ways you can use this app! I've already told my son that when he moves into his new apartment, I expect a Photosynth 3D rendering of each room. And now I can share with my mother, every time I rearrange my living room!

This is a great app, with so many uses. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

[Free - iTunes link]

PhotoSync – @chrisoldroyd

This week’s pick is an app that I have wanted for a while but never got round to spending any time looking for it. Thanks to the TiPb App for That post, I have found something that works perfectly.

PhotoSync was recommended in the comments by one of our awesome readers and is an app that you install on your iPhone and iPad and it then allows you to transfer pictures and videos back and forth between the two devices over the air. You can also upload direct to Dropbox and other servers or computers.

I use my iPhone 4 all the time as my primary still and video camera but use my iPad to view and edit videos using iMovie. Getting the content onto the iPad could not be simpler with this app. It is really fast and convenient.

[$1.99 – iTunes Link]

Deathworm - @skeetobite

This fun, arcade style game allows you to take a worm and try to destroy the above ground world. This Tremors, for people who have seen that movie. Using a joystick, you move a worm through the ground (or temporarily in the air through massive jumps from far below ground), trying to destroy anything in your path - people, cars, planes...even little birds flying around. The surface dwellers are intent on stopping you, and send attack helicopters, tanks, and loads and loads of army men to try to prevent your rampage and destruction. As you play, you can collect power ups to make yourself longer, more durable, or even able to shoot fireballs from your mouth. This fun game brings me back to the arcades of the 1980's, where mayhem and monsters ruled. You can play a campaign mode (unlocking different worlds as you progress) or survival mode (where you try to last against a massive onslaught from those nasty humans above!). This universal binary also has a free "lite version", should you want to try out destruction before you buy.

[$0.99 - iTunes link]

PCalc - @reneritchie

This week a company that doesn't seem to make much of anything other than patent infringement threats decided to go after several iOS developers who used in-app purchases as a way for users to upgrade from free/lite versions of an app to a full version. Unlike Apple, who provides the in-app purchase API as part of the iOS SDK and has a war chest in the tens of billions, most of the developers targeted are independent and it will cost them a small fortunate, one they don't have, to defend themselves. Per the iOS SDK, they're not even allowed to settle without violating their license. Hopefully Apple will step in. Or the EFF. Either way, this is going to be a stressful time for the developers threatened by lawsuits.

James Thomson is one of those developers and his app, PCalc is an amazing RPN calculator for iPad and iPhone (it's a universal app). For my part, I'm going to be gifting it, and other threatened apps, to friends and family this weekend. It's a drop in the bucket, to be certain, but it's a drop I can happily contribute.

[$9.99 - iTunes link]

iStudiez Pro - @jhoove09 (Reader's Choice)

iStudiez is an organizational tool for students with busy schedules. It offers the ability to sync your iOS calendar into the app and will automatically add your class schedule. You can track assignments, exams, and projects in the app and iStudiez offers the ability to incorporate grades to track your GPA throughout the semester. All of your professors' contact information can also be added to the app for easy access when needed.

The lite version will keep all your information locally. The Pro version allows you to sync with your iPhone with the cloud. I love that I have an app to track all of my classes, grades, instructors, and assignments. It's a must have for any student!

[$2.99 - iTunes link]

Your pick?

You’re part of the team as well, so we will be choosing one reader to make a submission each week! Just look for the announcement on [twitter](http://www.twitter.com/llofte] or our Facebook page each weekend for a chance to be picked! In the meantime, jump into the comments and let us know your pick of the week!

New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Monday, May 16

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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!

  • PCalc RPN Calculator: A robust calculator with an optional RPN mode and multi-line display, a choice of button layouts, an extensive set of unit conversions, a paper tape, multiple undo and redo, engineering and scientific notation, as well as support for hexadecimal, octal, and binary calculations. Update to version 2.4 brings many enhancements. [$0.99 - iTunes link]

  • Doodle Jump: New multiplayer racing achievements! Can you become the Racing Legend by winning 1000 races? or a Racing Hero by winning 500? Win 100 races and you'll be the Racing Champ! [$0.99 - iTunes link]

  • Pulse : Volume One: Enter an absorbing world where players become part conductor, part note-captor, part multi-touch master. Tap speeding notes as they cross the radiant pulse to conduct gorgeous original melodies. [$4.99 - iTunes link]

  • Face Up! Greetings: Send a customized, animated greeting to anyone by choosing a high-quality background, adding one of your photos and recording a greeting. You can even change your voice! [Free - iTunes link]

  • MyPad - for Facebook: A Facebook app for the iPad. Now with chat, re-share, auto-login and more! [Free - iTunes link]

Any other big apps or game releases or updates today? If you pick any of these up, let us know what you think!

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