Netflix refreshing their iPad app with improved UI and aditional content

Netflix has finally decided to redesign their Netflix iPad app at the same time with the upgrade of the same app for Android tablets, which includes Amazons Kindle Fire tablet and Barnes and Noble Nook tablet.

According to the statement of Zal Bilimoria, who is the manager of mobile products for Netflix, they have created a completely different user experience which is now much more immersive and helps users to choose among a significantly larger offer of titles in their catalog. The new catalog which comes with the upgrade offers as many as twice more different shows and movies, than what was available before. This upgrade also features a significant improvement in using iPad specific features. So now you can easily swipe through different rows of movies and shows represented with larger and better looking icons.

New cooking textbook released as an iPad app

Culinary institute of USA has just published their new cooking textbook named: ‘The Professional Chef’. This major work will teach you how to cook like a real pro right in your own kitchen. This textbook is widely known in professional culinary circles as the ‘bible for chefs’. The book is beign produced as a complete guide to modern art of cooking, and it was build to make best use of iPads large, high resolution touch screen. This edition of the book includes a lot of rich multi media content as well. You can see a variety of interactive photos, videos, notes by famous cooks and much more.

Apple releasing GarageBand for iPhone!

If you are one of the rare people who never heard about this app, GarageBands sole purpose is to enable users to create their own music or podcasts. This means you can edit your recordings, create some music and much more. GarageBand is originally created as an Mac app but was earlier this year made available on iPad too. Now Apple has decided to release an iPhone and iPod Touch version of the famous app. According to Apple’s head of marketing Phil Schiller, GarageBand has become a big success for iPad users and it’s redefining the music creation and editing possibilities on mobile platforms. Because of this, Apple has concluded that the app would be popular on smaller screen devices as well.

Google to launch iOS compatible Gmail app

Google is planing another strategic move to better serve Apple device users with a new approach. A completely new Gmail app fro iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch which will offer completely new features, far better than what is currently available with web app only. This app will be highly customized to work with Mobile Safari. This rumor comes from more than one source and therefore it could be said that it is for real and it will probably happen quite soon. The app was probably already submitted to Apple for reviewing. If Apple approves the new Gmail app, it should be available for download in the App Store quite soon. And we are certain it will pass all rigorous tests which are needed for any app to enter Apples app ecosystem.

iPhone jailbreak tweak of the day: BounceLock

Would you like to have an interesting bounce screen lock on your new iPhone 4S? If the answer is yes you just might check out this new jailbreak tweak called BounceLock. BounceLock is made by Zabi Rauf and it’s a visual tweak which introduces different levels of bounce effects on your devices unlock slide. This effect is really subtle and not obtrusive, and is meant primarily for those iPhone users which enjoy to customize the visual appearance of their iPhone. You can see the video bellow where this tweak is shown in action.

Hulu Plus comes to Apple TV?

The app for Hulu Plus is already made and works perfectly for Apple TV. All features are working as expected and Apple has prepared everything except one important issue. It seems that now Apple is evaluating the need for this app and that some factions inside the company actually oppose the release of this app.

MindNode mind mapping app for iOS upgraded

MindNode is a well known app for mind mapping for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This app was originally developed to make the best use of touch screen technologies, including multi touch screen gestures which are a landmark of iOS. With a mind map you can boost your productivity level in any field. You can create ‘to do’ lists, organize ideas, do some brainstorming, work on creative tasks like writing and much more. Mind maps are generally used for educational purposes and in work environments.

iPhone jailbreak tweaks: Spy Photo

Did you ever want to take a photo of a friend in some funny situation without them noticing you are taking a picture? If your answer is yes here is your chance. You can do exactly that with this interesting new tweak for jailbroken iPhones. Spy Photo is a tweak which is available in Cydia only. With Spy Photo you can make a photo without anyone noticing what you are up to, by doing your predefined Activator movement. It will take only a moemnt to take your photo, and no sound or flash will reveal what you have done. All in all if you want to take images without being busted, Spy Phone is the right tool for this task.

New Kickstarter funded game “Zombies, Run” for iPhone

Here is another great idea coming from the well known crowdfunding website Kickstarter. This time Kickstasrter is helping in development of a novel new idea: game which is devoted to increasing interest for running. This project has already gathered four time more support than necessary. “Zombies, Run” is basically an adventure game where you need to participate physically if you want to enjoy the game. To do this you will have to run and collect virtual items you need like batteries, weapons, equipment and similar.

Quora for iPhone

Quora has finally released their new, official iPhone app. If you are not aware of Quora you are missing quite a lot. It can be described as an social network for asking and receiving questions, and it is highly popular among certain people. You should try it once as you can find an amazing bunch of very smart people. If you are interested to get some straight answers to your serious question you should definitely give Quora a try. Quora iPhone app will allow you to use this social network as flawlessly as on any other device. You can now ask questions on the network, check profiles of people who are giving the best answers or anything else you find worthy on Quora.