Top Ten iPhone and iPad Apps Released This Week
October 28, 2011 | Andy Boxall
Looking for a new app this weekend? Here are ten great new apps for the iPhone and iPad that you may want to check out!
The popular Mac weather app hits the iPhone, complete with its easy-to-understand reports and appropriately dressed ‘Peeps’ for that at-a-glance update. The app is free but uses iAds, however these can be disabled with an in-app purchase. Free.
A tool for sharing collections of pictures with friends, in real-time or as part of a private album. The app has a feed for the latest images, a ‘Like’ button and social network integration. Free.
A colorful arcade game that takes the concept of games like Tiny Wings and amps up the gameplay with new challenges. It’s universal for the iPhone and iPad, plus it has Game Center support. $0.99/£0.69.
A new online social game set in a school for wizards and witches, where you can build new facilities, make magic items and battle evil. As you’d expect from this type of game, there’s plenty of in-app purchases. Free.
An interesting code-editor for the iPad, which uses the Lua programming language to help you put your game and project ideas into action. $7.99/£5.49.
Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation.
The latest Call of Duty style FPS from Gameloft, with great graphics and audio throughout the 13 mission campaign. Universal for the iPhone and iPad, plus a multiplayer mode for up to 12 players. $6.99/£4.99.
A city-building game with a location-based twist and a wealth of in-app purchases. It’s universal for the iPhone and iPad, rewards location check-ins with bonuses and supports Game Center. Free.
A cloud storage system for all your photos and accessible from your computer, iPad and iPhone. The app is free and universal, but only includes 30 days of free subscription, then you’ve got to splash out $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Free.
A jet ski racing game recommended for the iPhone 4, 4S and iPad 2, although it does work on other devices. There are 12 courses and 6 skis to unlock, universal device support and Game Center too. $4.99/£2.99.
Watch the gaming TV network on your iPhone, complete with featured streams, live chat and a search feature. Free.
