Pixelmator Pro hit Mac App Store less than two weeks ago and already the app has received several updates which fixed initial bugs and improved performance. On Monday, the Pixlemator team released version 1.0.4 of the app, bringing additional fixes and improvements.
App Store Apps
Polyword, SoundForest, Little Ben, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features an object identifier and translator, a unique music-maker, and an eyes-free time-keeper for your Apple Watch. And as usual, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
Try typing “let it snow” into the Apple Store app search bar for a holiday Easter egg
Apple is spreading some holiday cheer this year by including a mini Easter egg in their official Apple Store app. Simply head to the search page and type "let it snow" to see for yourself.
VLC for iOS gains full support for 4K H.265 video & iPhone X display
VLC, the popular cross-platform media player, was updated on App Store this morning with support for the native OLED display resolution on iPhone X and the ability to play 4K video encoded in the High Efficiency Video Coding standard (the H.265 codec).
Agile 2 review: a game of reflexes
There is something almost addicting about the subtle haptic vibration that comes from the iPhone's Taptic Engine. It appeals to the same part of the brain as popping bubble wrap. Agile 2, from developer Ben McCarthy (of Obscura Camera), is a game of quickness for iPhone that uses the haptics of the iPhone to make it both mesmerizing, and addicting.
iDB app update brings support for iPhone X (finally!) and Smart Invert Colors
Looking at the feedback we've been getting, it seems a lot of you will be happy to learn that the iDB app has been updated and now supports the larger screen of the iPhone X. Available in the App Store as version 1.4.2, this new release also brings support for Smart Invert Colors.
Tidal gets updated to fill iPhone X edge-to-edge OLED display, now supports CarPlay
Beleaguered streaming service Tidal has now been updated with support for CarPlay, as well as the new edge-to-edge OLED display on iPhone X.
Apple’s Clips app receives a fix for Selfie Scenes on iPhone X
Apple's fixed a bug in its Clips app for making expressive, easily shareable videos on the go.
Apple Store app update could make your next iPhone pre-order easier
Version 4.4 of the Apple Store app has been released with enhancements for iOS 11, the ability to scan in your credit card info, and the option to bypass the pre-authorization requirement for purchasing iPhones.
Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV launches on tvOS App Store
As promised, Amazon on Wednesday released its eagerly anticipated Prime Video app for Apple TV, bringing a bunch of TV shows, movies and original video programming from Amazon to Apple's living room device.
Instagram rolls out Highlights and Archive for your Stories
Instagram on Tuesday announced it's rolling out a pair of new features in its popular mobile app for iPhone that make it easy and fun to hold on to your favorite moments from Stories and share them in ways that help you express yourself better than before.
Game Dev Tycoon comes to the App Store [video demo]
One of my favorite games in the last few years has been Game Dev Tycoon. After first launching on Mac and PC, it has now made its way to the App Store.