Abby – Photo Animals HD 1.0 Device: iOS iPad Only Category: Games Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0 ( iTunes ) Description: ★★★★★ A title from our extremely successful Abby series -- all EIGHT (!) RANKED #1 APP FOR KIDS on APP Store in many countries. All six other products ranked in TOP 10 in EDUCATIONAL category.

While the odd "CUI Error" experienced by some users after upgrading to OS X 10.7.3 earlier this week has garnered a fair amount of attention, it appears that a security update released for Mac OS X Snow Leopard at the same time is also causing major issues for users who rely on older PowerPC applications that run under Apple's Rosetta framework. Security Update 2012-001 was released alongside OS X 10.7.3 on Wednesday in order to bring some of the security fixes found in OS X 10.7.3 to users still running Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Bloomberg reports that Apple has removed all non-iPhone 4S devices with 3G technology from its German online store following a win by Motorola in the ongoing patent dispute between the two companies. The devices, which include the 3G iPad 2, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3GS, remain available from Apple's physical stores and other resellers in the country. iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS removed from Apple's German online store The removal is related to enforcement of a December injunction focused on a Motorola patent on 3G GPRS technology.

Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier this week explained that new Apple's new Senior Vice President of Retail, John Browett, was hired not to "bring Dixons to Apple" , but instead "to bring Apple to an even higher level of customer service and satisfaction." In the initial press release announcing the hire, Cook went even further , saying that "John shares that commitment [to customer service] like no one else we’ve met." Showcasing part of John Browett's dedication to customer service, MacRumors reader Paul Harmer passed along this story of a run-in he had with Browett in the UK: Just a quick note about John Browett - About a year ago I was with a friend in our local branch of PC World (part of the Dixons group) looking at plasma TVs.

Earlier today, Japanese blog Macotakara claimed that Apple will be holding an "unusual" event in February, backtracking somewhat on its earlier claim of an early February iPad 3 event . The Loop 's well-connected Jim Dalrymple now reports that Apple will not hold an event in February, indicating that observers waiting for the iPad 3 or other major announcement from Apple will need to hold out until at least March. This is not going to happen, according to my sources

Last week, following Apple's blockbuster earnings report, the company held an internal town hall meeting with employees to discuss "exciting new things". While one piece of information about new employee hardware discounts did surface, little else from that meeting has made its way off of Apple's campus. The Verge now reports that it has been hearing that discussion of the company's philanthropic efforts was a notable focus of the event, with Tim Cook spending "quite a bit of time" talking about the company's work in that area

Buddy Rush ® 1.3.8 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: Free, Version: 1.3.7 -> 1.3.8 ( iTunes ) Description: A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT is required.--------------------------------------------MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS / iPod Touch 4 / iPad--------------------------------------------“… bright graphics, excellent sound, good sense of humor, and vast re-playability will keep fans of the genre happy for some time." – 148Apps"…the brightly coloured world… is endearing… it's fun to pop into for a quick mission." – Pocket Gamer"It plays and looks great, it has plenty of content and charm, and you can play it wherever you are, be it on your desktop or your phone.” - GamezeboGet ready for the best FREE dungeon crawler ever! Create a character, grab a Buddy (or two) from your friends’ character lineup, and go forth on Missions as you thwack ugly Oblins and other creepy-crawlies!

Buddy Rush is a cross-platform, single-player, action role-playing game (RPG) developed for Facebook.Connect with your Facebook account and play through your internet browser or on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
You’ll adventure through a beautifully rendered 3D world, taking along buddies that aren’t just generic NPCs – they’re computer-controlled characters that your Facebook Friends have created!
Earn experience points for Buddies just for bringing them along on Missions, and earn experience points for your own character just for getting taken along in your friends’ own adventures!

The full FREE game features:- A cute isometric 3D world to grab loot and level up in!- 16 customizable characters: Choose a class and customize outfits, armor and weapons to help improve your character’s talents and increase the chance that your friends will select your Buddy for their next Mission!- Play with your friends’ Buddy character: Form groups for Missions and Dungeons by selecting from Facebook friends’ existing Buddies. Reward their Buddy with experience for bringing them along and they’ll return the favor by inviting your Buddy for their own adventures!- 11 different Chapters and 104 Missions: Each Chapter presents a new environment and soundtrack, with fresh objectives, monsters and bosses to overcome.- Over 2000 items: Earn items that make your Buddy stronger by completing challenging Missions, Dungeons and Challenges, or by purchasing in the store.Coming Soon! More Chapters, Missions, Characters and Gears.Like and Play us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/buddyrushWatch us on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/buddyrushFollow us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/buddyrush

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Santa’s Toy Workshop - FREE 1.0 Device: iOS iPad Only Category: Games Price: Free, Version: 1.0 ( iTunes ) Description: Christmas is just around the corner. Children are playing out in the cold winter weather and counting down the days until Christmas

We stopped by Identity Games' booth here at CES in Las Vegas to see its GameChanger game board (which you can basically see above, albeit in a very cheery/creepy PR picture setting). Despite the less-than-intriguing marketing, the GameChanger is a really great idea.

Breakout®: Boost 1.2 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: Free, Version: 1.1 -> 1.2 ( iTunes ) Description: Play Breakout®: Boost for FREE, just in time for Atari’s 40th anniversary! Enjoy the official Atari brick breaking game on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch!This arcade classic is now ENHANCED with improved graphics and deeper gameplay features such as power ups (Fire, Acid, Splitting, and Grenade Balls), unique brick types (Exploding, Mystery, x4, and Metal bricks), and Boost Control! The faster your ball goes, the more points you’ll get! After you’ve gone through the initial stages, purchase additional packs to increase your library up to 200+ levels! And with Game Center and OpenFeint support, share your high scores with all your friends.What’s more to say…the king of arcade classics is now available for you to relive gaming nostalgia on the go! FEATURES:•Sharper, enhanced graphics.•5 free levels, 200+ more levels available via in-app purchase•Boost Indicator: You control the speed of the game – the faster the ball goes the more points you receive!•Fire Ball, Acid Ball, Splitting Ball, Grenade Ball.•Exploding bricks, Mystery Bricks, x4 bricks, Metal bricks.•Missiles & other power-ups.•Game Center and OpenFeint Support – View your friends’ scores and achievements, no matter where they live! •Save and restore games in-progress.•Additional content coming soon!Come check out the latest updates, or talk to us directly!Like us on Facebook for updates on additional content coming soon:facebook.com/Breakout*** CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EXCITING GAMES! *** Atari’s Greatest Hits, Asteroids Gunner, Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo, and watch for our future apps at facebook.com/atari GIFT TO A FRIEND: Click the “Buy App” arrow on the iTunes® App Store What's New Improved Free Levels Breakout®: Boost