What's new on the app stores on Friday 2 September 2011
A burst of 16 apps for your consideration
Social Widget Suite by INQ
INQ is best known for making Android handsets, but now its social software is available on Android Market as standalone downloads. The Social Widget Suite pulls Facebook updates onto the Android home screen, and it's joined by two other apps – Social Sync and People – for other Facebook features.
Android
Ben 10 OmniGames
The Ben 10 brand continues to go from strength to strength for children, with this latest iOS game offering three mini-games. It was developed by UK studio Neon Play for Turner Broadcasting.
iPhone
The 9/11 Memorial: Past, Present and Future
As the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York draws near, an iPad app has been released curating videos, photos and information about the events, including an interactive timeline. It's the work of author and filmmaker Steven Rosenbaum, who made the 7 Days in September documentary.
iPad
Doodle Jump for iPad
The name says it all: hugely popular iPhone casual game Doodle Jump has been supersized for the iPad. New features include a multiplayer racetrack theme and use of the OpenFeint community.
iPad
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters are the latest band to get their own app, published by label Sony Music using the Mobile Roadie platform. Expect news, photos, videos and "other cool stuff" from Dave Grohl and chums.
iPhone / Android
Virgin Media Shorts
UK telco Virgin Media has a new iPad app for its Virgin Media Shorts competition, spotlighting two-minute epics from film directors who have entered the contest. It promises new films every week.
iPad
Michael Garland's Icarus Swinebuckle Interactive Picture Book
The next big book-app for parents looking beyond the big brands could be this retelling of the Icarus myth – with a pig in the title role. Giant Atom's app looks plenty of fun.
iPad
Bear Grylls – Knots
Fans of TV presenter Bear Grylls and boy scouts will be eager for this iPhone app, which "shows Bear's favourite knots for almost every eventuality". And if that's not enough, publisher Chillingo – better known for its games – also has Grylls-branded apps for a compass, watch and S.O.S.
iPhone
Jetpack Joyride
There is a big buzz building this week around iOS game Jetpack Joyride, which is the latest from Fruit Ninja developer Halfbrick Studios. One-touch gameplay sees hero Barry Steakfries jetting through levels, with in-app purchases used to speed up his progress.
iPhone / iPad
The New Republic for iPad
US publication The New Republic has a slick new iPad app offering its fortnightly issues with added social features. It's using a subscription model, with users paying $3.99 a month or $39.99 a year.
iPad
Monster Galaxy: The Zodiac Islands
Online game Monster Galaxy now has an iPhone spin-off, hoping to attract some of the 10 million people who play the Facebook version every month. It's a bit like Pokemon.
iPhone
Cricket Captain 2011
Just in time for England being world-beaters comes Cricket Captain 2011, a serious management simulation for iPhone and iPad packed with stats and strategies. It also supports online play against PC and Mac owners of the game.
iPhone / iPad
SocialMusic.fm Beta
SocialMusic.fm is an online community for people who trade bootlegs of live gigs. Its new Android app makes it clear that you can't actually download music: it's more about comparing your collection to its database of bootlegs, and connecting to other users.
Android
Dove Body Language Messenger
Dove's Body Language Messenger is just the ticket for any iPhone owner who's been wishing they had an app to send animated messages to friends where the letters are made up of women's bodies. Anyone? Bueller?
iPhone
Official New York Jets
American football team the New York Jets have an official iPhone app, developed by YinzCam and with heavyweight sponsorship from US operator Verizon Wireless. News, video, photos, stats and social features are all included.
iPhone
Monkey King
Monkey King is apparently a 20-volume series of comics based on the famous Chinese novel, which took 70 people more than six years to complete. Now – inevitably perhaps – it's an iPad app. 12,800 pages too.
iPad
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