Apps rush: FIFA Superstars, Jessie J, Toshiba Places, Alex James and more ~ Technology Update

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What's new on the app stores on Tuesday 30 August 2011

A burst of 24 apps for your consideration

FIFA Superstars

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.
iPhone

Life is Crime

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.

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.
iPhone

Jessie J – Mobile Backstage

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

Madden NFL 12

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

Little Red Riding Hood by the Bean Bag Kids

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 FNO London

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

Alex James Presents Harvest

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.
iPhone

Zeppelin Air

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

Tetris Free

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

Guinness Navigator

Drinks brand Diageo has launched Guinness Navigator for Android, promising that it "immediately finds pubs that have good Guinness near where you are".
Android

Spotiseek

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 Places

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

Oh Say Can You Say?

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

Samsung Mobile Unpacked

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

Your Heineken Passport – New Zealand

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

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011