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Readdle’s Calendars app gains native Outlook Exchange integration and multiple accounts
Ukrainian developer Readdle has released an update to its Calendars productivity software bringing improvements including native Exchange integration and multiple account support.
Apple’s ‘Best of 2019’ apps and games revealed
Apple has announced recipients of its "Best of 2019" apps and games. In announcing this year's roundup, Apple's senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said this year's winners "reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun." Apps include creative tools for photography, sketching, and graphic design. Best Games included a social-minded RPG, stylish and offbeat action and puzzle titles, and more.
Transit app returns to Apple Watch after a 2-year hiatus
In a renewed vote of confidence in Apple's smartwatch, the popular Transit app is back on the Cupertino company's wearable platform. It also brings with it a few new features such as expanded trip information that now includes wheelchair accessibility information.
Zipnote, Vochi, Cocoon and other apps to check out this weekend
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a simplistic note-taker, an AI-infused photo editor and a new, more personal social network. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
Retro review: Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is one of the best experiences I've had on my iPhone in like forever. Downloading this game for free on the App Store's Anniversary was the best decision I made when I was younger. I wasn't the only one who got hooked to this game. On the App Store, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP sold 1.5 million copies, which led to this game to be ported to several different devices, the most recent being the Nintendo Switch.
However, being nostalgic about a game doesn't mean the game is good. So now, almost 9 years after its release on the iPad and iPhone, we have to revisit The Scythian in today's Retro review and see if the game is as good as we remember.
Black Friday deals on the App Store
Black Friday deals abound right now. And even if you don't plan on going out and take advantage of the physical offers, you can still use the digital ones. Especially on the App Store. A lot of apps and games have some of the greatest discounts we've seen this year. There are a bunch you can choose from, but here are some of the best Black Friday deals we've found on the App Store.
Reminder: holiday downtime schedule for App Store apps and updates is December 23-27
Apple has informed its registered developers that the iTunes Connect service used for uploading App Store assets will shut down for a week around the holidays, December 23-27.
Make your weather forecasts look gorgeous with Today Weather for iPhone [sponsored]
With Today Weather for iPhone, a gorgeously designed weather app which features sharp design and an approachable interface that takes full advantage of your iPhone's beautiful OLED display, you get the world's most accurate local weather forecasts at no charge whatsoever.
Heart Analyzer overhauls its Apple Watch app, you can now see more data than ever
Heart Analyzer, an Apple Watch app that lets you see your heart rate data in many different ways on your wrist, has been refreshed with an overhauled look, new pretty charts and more.
The upcoming Typewise keyboard for iPhone promises to reduce typos by over 80%
What if someone made a keyboard app with a focus on reducing those annoying typos?
Disney+ reinstates the missing Continue Watching section
A Continue Watching section has been re-added to the official apps for the new Disney+ video-streaming service after being pulled initially over several technical problems.