As Apple’s digital content stores kick back into full gear, there are a number of small (but notable) app updates which have surfaced this week that we think you should know about.
Details after the fold.
Netflix
First up, Netflix. The TV and movie streaming service notes that it is “always improving” its official iOS client to make it both “easier and better” to use. In Netflix 2.4.4, “bug fixes” are king.
Rdio
The official client of music streaming service Rdio has also received an update this week. The new update now allows you to search for your favourite music even when you don’t have an internet connection, further allowing to find music you have previously synced to the mobile client.
Other additions to the client include fixes for an issue that could cause the app to rapidly switch between online and offline modes, as well as improved stability.
Puffin Web Browser
Following an update which added full support for Adobe Flash content at the end of November, Puffin Web Browser has again updated to bring improved tab speeds, as well as new settings option to disable double-tap-zoom, a new “Most Visited” sites settings, an option to reset the app’s default wallpaper, and the app now allows for both javascript and data schemes in bookmarks.
Other small updates which made an appearance on the store this week, include:
- Dragging down from the top now looks for notification center interactions
- Lock screen support
- Lock screen and foreground sounds while “Do Not Disturb” and the silent switch is set
- Lock screen and forground sounds while “Do Not Disturb” is set
- Vibrate only and iTunes song alarms
- Progressive alarms
- Snooze from the lock screen with a shake ( iPhone only )
- URL Schemes for apps like Launch Cubby (risealarmclock, risebysimplebots)
- Better 24 hour and global region support
- Better time pan performance and movement
- Better long snooze time handling
- Better alarm volume support
- UI and interaction updates
- Added Audiobus support
- Fixing annoying clicks when parameters are changed
- Fixed a couple of crash bugs
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Update now for the best game experience yet. We’ve added an improved help section (not that moguls like you need any help) and also made some behind-the-scenes adjustments to enhance gameplay. Let us know if you like these changes and we’ll keep rolling out the updates.
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