Facebook hit FIFA Superstars makes the leap to iPhone
A burst of 24 apps for your consideration
EA has launched an iPhone version of its Facebook game FIFA Superstars, getting players to build a squad of top-tier football stars to take on the world.
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New company Red Robot Labs is picking up lots of buzz in the US for its new Android location-based game Life is Crime. It's all about completing missions to loot virtual versions of real-life buildings, with players able to add their own to ensure their surroundings have stuff to do.
Android
R.E.M. have got an official app, filed under Entertainment rather than Music in the App Store, interestingly. It includes standard features like news, tour dates and audio clips of songs, throwing in full music videos for good measure. Meanwhile, fans are invited to upload their own photos and videos, from gigs or simply when listening to a favourite song.
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At the time of writing, this official Jessie J app is only available for iPhone in the US – there's already an official app in the UK. What's new for American fans? It uses the Mobile Backstage community, so there is an emphasis on fans contributing their own comments, photos and videos.
iPhone
EA has released its annual version of its Madden NFL American football game for iPhone (an iPad version is also available). Multiple modes, beefy graphics and impressive tactical depth are, as ever, on the menu.
iPhone / iPad
Much-loved fairy tale gets a new iOS spin thanks to a troupe of bean-bag characters. Mumdomono's book-app uses a 3D game engine – something that's increasingly common in the new wave of book-apps.
iPhone / iPad
Vogue's Fashion's Night Out event has an official iPhone app, promising news on special events, exclusive products and discounts, and a map of participating stores in London.
iPhone
Bassist, man about town, cheese farmer... Alex James of Blur has many strings to his bow, and the latest is hosting a music festival. The official app includes news on band-times and "chef demo" as well as special offers.
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Hi-fi firm Bowers & Wilkins is the latest to get its own iOS app, which in this case makes it easy for owners of its Zeppelin Air device to stream music from their iPhone via Apple's AirPlay technology. It will even work with non B&W hi-fis too.
iPhone / iPad
Can even the most famous games in the world make money as paid titles on Android? EA's relaunch of Tetris as a free ad-supported game is a hint that the publisher thinks it can make more money from its famous falling-blocks licence without charging players.
Android
Drinks brand Diageo has launched Guinness Navigator for Android, promising that it "immediately finds pubs that have good Guinness near where you are".
Android
Spotify-based music discovery site Spotiseek now has an iPhone app that recommends tracks on the streaming music service based on specific artists.
iPhone
Toshiba appears to have launched a music discovery app for Android, enabling users to browse genres and artists, listen to free preview clips and then choose from several stores to purchase and download them. Toshiba Places will also be available across tablets, laptops, TVs and other devices according to the Android Market description.
Android
The latest Dr. Seuss book-app for iOS and Android is Oh Say Can You Say? Expect potato chips / clipper ships tongue twisters aplenty, along with voice narration.
iPhone / iPad / Android
Just in time for the IFA consumer electronics show, Samsung has an Android app previewing its key mobile announcements. Separate versions are available for its Android tablets too.
Android
Fans jetting off to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup already have an official app, but now Heineken has launched its own for iPhone and Android. It includes a bar finder feature and social networking integration, along with tournament info and ticket competitions.
iPhone / Android
American Football team the Dallas Cowboys have an app: free at its basic level for news, but charging $0.99 a month for advanced features including live and on-demand video, match-day scores and stats, and other exclusive content.
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This year's Breeders' Cup horseracing event has a new iPhone app for news, past winners, live video and betting information.
iPhone
The Smithsonian museum has launched its official iPhone app, promising a "digital mobile guide" to visiting, with comments, videos, audio tours and basic venue information.
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Funkypigeon is an iPhone app that enables people to create personalised greetings cards using their own photos, and send them to friends from £1.79 a pop.
iPhone
Pet Fair is the first iOS app from studio PlayCoMo, and is the latest freemium game to hit the App Store. And yes, it's all about building a funfair run by animals.
iPhone / iPad
Just in time for the landfall of Hurricane Irene, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched its official Android app with "preparedness information" for various disaster types.
Android
US TV show Project Runway is getting with the second-screen mania, launching a free iPhone app with videos, blog posts, contestant statuses and extended judging sessions.
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As its name implies, InstaGame turns Instagram pictures into a game: a sliding puzzle game to be specific.
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