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Rockmelt for iPhone

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Indian musician-trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy launches their own iPhone AppShankar-Ehsaan-Loy Times are changing fast and with every passing day, technology is penetrating our lives deeper and deeper. Although India is still considered to be a third world, reports indicate enormous growth in the number of Indians getting connected with the world through Internet. Youth in India is now aware of latest technologies and gadgets and are embracing latest trends just like their counterparts in the developed nations.

Owing to the ever increasing demand of digital music, in the era of iTunes, iPhones and iPads, one of the best Indian musicians, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy launched their own iPhone app to increase their reach among fans. For those unaware, Shankar has worked tremendously with the musical maestro A R Rahman in his early years and the trio has given their best in films like ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, Dil Chahta Hai’  and ‘My Name is Khan’.

Shankar said,

It’s time to be knowledgeable about the trends and see a little bit of the future. We are always in awe of iPhone and iPad applications, so we thought why not we have our own applications? It’s a first of its kind in our country and I am sure once people will start downloading the application, they will love it.

The iPhone App will include news, videos, making of music footage and also some new compositions to get feedback from fans. Shankar added, "The application will contain exclusive materials, but not necessarily film music." The app will be available soon. [Y! News]

Farmville arrives on iPhone and iPod TouchWe had big laughs when Farmville was demoed at the WWDC 2010 and now the wait is over. Farmville for iPhone and iPod Touch has finally arrived on the app store.

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Apparently, it’s needless to say what Farmville’s all about. But on the iPhone and iPod touch, you get exclusive items for extra fun during game-play. A Facebook account is required to play Farmville. Currently available only in New Zealand, the app will soon pave its way completely into the app store. iPad users, too, will be able to download and play Farmville, albeit not in the native resolution.

Download Farmville for iPhone and iPod Touch [iTunes link]

Twitter for iPhone updates for iOS; brings in OAuth, multitasking and Retina Display supportTwitter for iPhone seems to be the one of the first twitter client to embrace the awesomeness of the iOS. The latest update [iTunes link] of the app now supports iOS and thereby brings in support for OAuth, multitasking and Retina Display.

Twitter for iPhone with multitasking and OAuth support

Although the above mentioned support is not officially stated on the app store, users who have downloaded the update claim the multitasking abilities whereas Loren Brichter confirms the app has been customized for Retina Display of the iPhone 4. I’ve said it earlier and I say it again, Twitter for iPhone is a must have app. Download it now.

Twitter for iPhone 3.0.1 [iTunes link]

Twitter for iPhone (aka Tweetie 3.0) now available for downloadThe wait is over. The official Twitter app for the iPhone is now available on the Apple’s app store. Formerly known as Tweetie until version 2, the excellent and highly acclaimed app was acquired by Twitter a few months ago. Now it’s available for download under the name ‘Twitter for iPhone’ and is apparently labelled ‘version 3.0’. Before the acquisition, the app was priced $2.99 on the app store which can now be downloaded for free.

Twitter for iPhone (aka Tweetie 3.0) is definite to surpass the awesomeness of its predecessors. It’s a must have app on the iPhone.

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Previously we did a post on official Twitter app for the Android. Do check it out too.

Download Twitter for iPhone [iTunes link]

Windows Live Messenger for iPhone [Web Videos]TheNextWeb Conference 2010 was held between April 27-29th in Amsterdam where companies from US and Europe gathered to discuss the future of the web. Microsoft’s Windows Live Platform was discussed in detail and many video demonstrations followed. Here we have a video demo of the Windows Live Messenger app for the iPhone showcased during the conference. Speaker Angus Logan discusses the features of the app.

Windows Live Messenger app for the iPhone – TheNextWeb Conference 2010

 

YouTube video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGKsNdbPBhc

Reliance Big Cinemas launch iPad app for booking movie tickets[INDIA] Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. launched an iPad application (also supports iPhone and iPod Touch) to access details about all BIG Cinemas across the country, their movie listings, choose seats and book tickets.

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The iPhone app lets you browse though a graphical representation of the seating arrangement where you choose your seats. Finally a Booking ID is generated which you need to mention at the BIG Cinemas Box Office and make your payment.

This app supports iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Go to BIG Cinemas iPad Application [iTunes link]