Grand Theft Auto available for iPhone and iPad!

One of the most productive gaming companies out there, Rockstar Games has released the superb Grand Theft Auto game for iOS devices including iPhone and iPad. This release comes at the tenth anniversary of this epic action driving game. This game was originally made for Sony’s gaming console PS2. If you decide you would like to try out this classic on your iPad or iPhone you can head over to Apple’s app store and get it for the cost of $4.99.

Gmail app for iOS upgraded, new features available

Gmail app for iOS had its up and downs during the last month. After it was released for the first time it was quickly removed from the app store because of some serious bugs, but not before it was heavily criticized by users which have already downloaded the app. But Google is obviously determined to improve Gmail for iOS. So the app has just been upgraded and new features were introduced for the first time. Now you can enjoy Scribbles and make your emails fancy with some nice handmade drawings.

Apple seeding iOS 5.1 beta 2, for developers only

Apple has seeded the next instalment of iOS 5.1, version beta 2. As always, at this stage it is available for testing purposes only and the access is granted only to certified Apple developers. Among other features, this version has now an option which helps iOS users to remove photos captured on your iPhon, iPad or iPod Touch from the Photo Stream.

If you take some photo which needs to be removed for any reason, it can now be easily deleted from your Photo Stream. This means that it wont be shared through the iCloud to your other devices running iOS 5.1. Still, photos captured earlier will have to be removed manually from your connected iOS 5.1 devices.

iOS Twitter app upgraded

If you are a social networking type of person, you will be happy to hear that Twitter has just upgraded their iOS app for iPhone. Twitter is one of the most popular social networks which is changing the way we interact with our friends and colleagues. This time Twitter is adding a number of significant new features.The complete app has being graphically improved but this is not all, as the app engine also gets boosted to increase its speed and overall stability.

Angry Birds 2.0 launched!

Rovio has prepared another release of their highly popular Angry Birds game. This time iOS gamers will have the chance to enjoy in all levels as every single episode is now unlocked. As an additional teaser, Rovio has introduced 15 completely new birthday cake themed game levels. As always Angry Birds are in jeopardy. You must fought the evil pigs who are responsible for stealing Angry Birds eggs. You will need to use different powers of every single bird to successfully overwhelm the greedy pig enemy. As always, you’ll enjoy in more or less difficult physics based game mechanic for hours at a time. With each separate level you will need to use significant amount of logic and perseverance to defeat your enemies.

Next version of RedSn0w will use SHSH blobs for firmware downgrading

Only a couple of days ago, iH8sn0w has released his upgraded iFaith tool. iFaith has enabled iPhone users to save SHSH blobs on their devices, and now the iPhone Dev Team is working on the next instalment of RedSnow which will be able to achieve the same thing.

One of the prominent members of the Dev Team, Musclenerd has announced on his Twitter stream about the RedSn0w upgrade, which will make use of SHSH blobs saved with Cydia or TinyUmbrella on devices runing iOS 5. As you probably know if you are a frequent visitor on this blog, SHSH blobs are of essential importance if you need to downgrade your device for any reason. Downgrading firmware is often useful when it comes to iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking.

Access files and folders on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with DiskAid 5

Disk Aid 5 has just being updated by Digi DNA, the company behind this useful app. DiskAid 5 is available in both Mac and Windows PC version, and it offers an easy file transfer solution between your iPhone or iPad and your personal computer. This tool comes in useful whenever you want to avoid iTunes for any kind of reason. It is available in a free and paid variety. The free version will provide you with all basic functions including file transfers between your iPhone and your computer, access to your iOS system files and even access to USB storage devices. The paid version will enable you to work with the stored text messages, voice call history , notes, lists, contacts and other important personal data on your iPhone.

iPod and iPhone fingerprint scanners for law enforcement

US government agencies including Federal Bureau of Investigation are testing Apple’s iPhone and iPod for mobile fingerprint scanning needs. FBI is using a device called FbF mobile one which is then connected with an iPhone or iPod Touch with a cable, allowing the device to be added and removed quickly as needed during routine checks and other law enforcement actions.

iPhone gets Flipboard app

Flipboard is a well known iPad reading app and now it finally comes as an iPhone app too. Here are some of the features of the new iPhone app:

Now compatible with all iPhone models.
Cover stories supporting smaller iPhone screen.
Pages flipping now smooth and fast.
Use the same account for the app as on your iPad.

iBooks reading app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad upgraded to version 1.5

Best reading app for iOS, Apple’s own iBooks app, has just being upgraded to version 1.5. This new upgrade offers some really useful features and options for more pleasant and efficient book reading.

Here are some of the most important new features of iBooks 1.5:

You can now choose the annotation colors so you can customize the color of highlighted text.
Nighttime reading feature, which enables you to read books without too much eye strain.
Full screen layout which helps you to focus on the text without unnecessary distractions.
A set of new covers for books which are freely available (public domain books).
And more.