Backgrounder Update – New Settings, New Features and Fixes

Available In: Cydia       Price: Free  

Backgrounder Backgrounder, a hack that allows applications to run in the background, has been updated to version svn.r432 (and svn.r436). The new version actually makes a decent amount of changes to the hack (full change log below).

The overall settings of the app have changed… including more description about each setting… which is nice.

In the Global option of the settings, you will find quite a few more features including the ability to choose the type of Backgrounding Method (Off, Native and Backgrounder), choose the Backgrounding State (Enable at Launch or Stay Enabled – previously Backgrounding Persists), the ability to turn on a Status Bar Icon and the options to Fallback to Native and Minimize on Toggle.
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iPad Jailbreak Application Compatibilty List

##ICON_NAME## MuscleNerd recently tweeted that there is an official iPad Jailbreak Compatibility List and that anyone can contribute to the list. It is a basically a Google spreadsheet of jailbroken apps and whether or not they are working, working with problems or unusable on the iPad. There is also a place for the tester to add notes and comments about how the app is running. A great resource for those with jailbroke iPads.

Be sure to read the instructions if you decide to contribute to the list.

You can find the iPad Jailbreak Compatibility List HERE.
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EAMobile App Sale Ends Today!

##ICON_NAME## For those of you who did not know, EAMobile is having a sale on some of it’s most popular titles however, the sale ends today. Some of the apps on sale include Spore ($0.99), Scrabble ($2.99), Monopoly ($2.99), Life ($1.99), Madden NFL 10 ($4.99), American Idol ($0.99), Snood ($0.99), Battleship ($1.99)… and more. For a full list of the apps on sale, check out their website.

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Apptizer.com – App Recommendation Website – No Longer Invite Only

##ICON_NAME## Apptizer.com, a website that recommends applications that you may be interested in, is no longer invite only. About a month ago we told you about Apptizer.com and included 50 invites to the site. If you missed out on one of those invites, you are now able to sign up without one. The website is technically still in beta even though it is no longer invite only. They have made a few changes to the website including some new features and a few design changes.

About Apptizr.com:
Apptizr asks for basic information about your demographics and interests. It then uses that information to make suggestions about applications that you might be interested in downloading from the App Store. As it makes suggestions, you can thumbs up or thumbs down the apps thus making the search even more targeted toward the apps you would prefer.
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Categories 2.29 – Bug Fixes

Available In: Cydia       Price: Free  

##ICON_NAME##Categories, an application that allows you to organize the applications on your SpringBoard into folders, was updated yesterday to version 2.29. This comes quickly after the previous update to version 2.28. The new version seems to be mostly bug fixes. The main fix was for a bug in which icons were duplicated and not removed off springboard. Below is the full change log for 2.29. I had no problem updating Categories on my iPhone though, I didn’t have any problems updating to version 2.28 either. You can get Categories via the BigBoss source.
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Apptizr.com – Application Recommendation Site

Apptizr.com is a website that, based on the information you give it, will suggestion applications that you may be interested in. The suggestions become even more refined as you respond to the recommended apps.

Apptizr asks for basic information about your demographics and interests. It then uses that information to make suggestions about applications that you might be interested in downloading from the App Store. As it makes suggestions, you can thumbs up or thumbs down the apps thus making the search even more targeted toward the apps you would prefer.
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Categories Updates – Internal Rewrite of App

Available In: Cydia       Price: Free  

##ICON_NAME## Yesterday, Categories, an application that allows you to organize the applications on your SpringBoard into folders, received a few updates. The update to version 2.27 was the major one which basically includes an internal rewrite of the app making the app perform much quicker. Updates 2.27.1 and 2.27.2 were basically bug fixes. See the complete change log below.

After updating, I definitely notice an improvement in the app’s functionality. It is MUCH quicker and just feels less bulky. So far, I have not had one crash… which is great! Normally, Categories will crash a few times on me. I also love that when adding an application to a folder, the apps are now in correct Alphabetical order! It makes adding applications so much faster and easier!

Overall, a great update… you will want to be sure to update to update this one. You can get Categories via the BigBoss source.
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EA Mobile – Command & Conquer RED ALERT

Available In: App Store       Price: Coming Soon  

##ICON_NAME## EA Mobile has been talking about their upcoming game Command & Conquer RED ALERT for a while now however, today they have launched a website with more information about the app – http://www.commandandconquer.com/iphone/.

Command & Conquer RED ALERT is due to be released this month which means it should hit the App Store in the next three days! No info on the price but, I’m guessing it will be another $9.99 release. Check out the video, screenshots and app description below.
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Rename II – Rename Stock, Jailbroke and App Store Applications

Available In: Cydia       Price: Free  

##ICON_NAME## Rename II is an application that allows you to easily change the name of Stock, Jailbroke and App Store applications.

Rename II is very simple to use. The application gives you three options; /Applications, Appstore Apps and About. The /Applications option lists apps that are in your /Applications folder. This will include both stock and jailbroke applications. The Appstore apps option is where you will find a list of all the App Store applications that are on your iPhone or iPod touch. [Read more…]

Adobe Brings Flash Applications to the iPhone

It seems that at this year’s Adobe MAX event, Adobe has decided to announce a few applications. The applications use the new Flash Professional CS5. Some of these applications are already available in the App Store.

Along with the new applications, Adobe also announced the ability for developers to use CS5 to start developing their own apps using Flash. “Adobe now makes it possible to create applications for the Apple iPhone using the Adobe Flash Platform. You heard right: We’re really excited to bring this new capability to Flash designers and developers—the ability to target the iPhone with ActionScript 3 projects. You will be able to test this functionality in the forthcoming beta release of Adobe Flash Professional CS5 on Adobe Labs.” [Read more…]

FIFA 10 Now Available in the App Store

Available In: App Store       Price: $9.99  

##ICON_NAME## About a week ago, EAMobile announced their new game FIFA 10. FIFA 10 is boasted to be “The World’s Most Authentic Soccer.” You can pick it up for $9.99 in the App Store.

FIFA 10
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Apple Updates “Apps for iPhone” Page

Apple Apple has recently updated their “Apps for iPhone” page adding an “Apps for Everything” section. The Apps for Everything sections features apps based on specific categories. The current categories include; Apps for Cooking, Apps for Keeping Current, Apps for the Great Outdoors, Apps for Music, Apps for Work, Apps for Students, Apps for Moms and Dads, Apps for Working Out, Apps for Going Out, Apps for Managing Money, Apps for Traveling and Apps for Fun and Games. Each category features between 8-10 applications. A very nice redesign and a great way to find quality applications in specific categories.

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WordWeaver – Word Game with a Twist

Available In: App Store       Price: $1.99  

WordWeaver WordWeaver is a word game with a twist. Like most boggle style word games, the object of WordWeaver is to create words from the letters provided, however WordWeaver adds an extra element with “a woven lattice board” that allows you to change specific letters. Another unique element is that each letter is given a point value (think Scrabble) which allows you to strategically create words worth more points. You are also able to unlock achievements, collect gems and coins, and deliberately use (or avoid) special tiles. [Read more…]

NaturalMotion Releases Backbreaker Football

Available In: App Store       Price: $0.99  

Backbreaker Football NaturalMotion has released a new football game, Backbreaker Football, in that App Store. “Inspired by a mini-game taken from NaturalMotion’s Backbreaker (in development for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3), Backbreaker Football on the iPhone/ iPod touch is an intense, arcade football experience. Using accelerometer controls and on-screen buttons, the player must sprint, dodge and spin past waves of oncoming defenders, racking up point combos and score multipliers on their way to the endzone. Through Facebook integration, players will be able to see how their high-scores stack up against their friends’.”

Honestly, the game looks pretty sweet… check out the video trailer below. You can also check out the screenshots, App Store description and Press Release for more info. Backbreaker Football is on sale for an introductory price of $0.99 the normal price will be $1.99.

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Backgrounder Update – New Features

Available In: Cydia       Price: Free  

##ICON_NAME## Backgrounder, a mod that allows applications to run in the background, has been updated to version svn.r295. The update redesigns the application’s settings, adds a few new features as well as contains a bug fix (see full change log below).

One new feature is the ability to turn off the badge icon for applications that are not backgrounded by the Backgrounder app itself. This would be applications that run in the background without the need for Backgrounder such as Phone, Mail, Safari, iPod… etc. You can turn this option off in under the Global option in the application.
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