Today's Free Apps

Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple's App Store, with price drops from $1 to $2. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

* Super KO Boxing 2: Punch Out! clone
* Mr.Space!!: Fast-paced arcade-style game
* Action Buggy: Moon Patrol clone
* Dirt Moto Racing: ATV racing game

EA Semi-Annual Sale: $2 off iPad, iPhone, iPod touch games

EA takes $2 off select game downloads for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch during its Semi-Annual Sale. Most are discounted by $2. That's the first sale we've seen for many of these games, although some (like The Sims 3) have been at these prices for a few weeks, and FIFA 2010 is actually a price increase. In all, there are 13 titles available. Some best bets:

* Battleship for 99 cents
* Boggle for iPad for $2.99
* Tetris for iPhone / iPod touch for $2.99
* Madden NFL 10 for iPhone / iPod touch for $4.99
* The Sims 3 for iPhone / iPod touch for $4.99
* browse the Semi-Annual Sale at EA Store

Snail Mail for iPhone / iPod touch download for free

Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Snail Mail for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's a $2 drop and the best deal we've seen for this accelerometer-based racing game.

Today's Free Apps

Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple's App Store, with price drops from $1 to $6. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

* Trippy - Replay: Augmented music experience
* 100 Leaps: Puzzle game
* What's your temperament?: Behavioral analysis
* Gas Knight: Wield flatulence as a weapon
* Pancake Flip: Simulated pancake flipping
* Sally Park: Car locator
* iSplitPhoto!: Photo combination assistant

LightBike2 for iPhone / iPod touch download for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of LightBike2 for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's the lowest total price we could find for this new, Tron-like game.

NBA Live for iPhone / iPod touch download for $1

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of NBA Live for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. That's a $4 drop since yesterday and the best deal we've seen for this soccer game.

iPhone 4 available for preorder, 16GB for $199 + free shipping, 32GB for $299

The Apple Store is now taking preorders for the new iPhone 4 for AT&T Wireless in Black. (The white model isn't currently available.) The 16GB model costs $199, while the 32GB model costs $299, both when signing a new 2-year agreement with AT&T Wireless. Free shipping applies, and sales tax is added where applicable. (It's also available for in-store pickup.) It's scheduled for delivery on June 24.

The new iPhone 4 is powered by the Apple A4 processor and features a new 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640. A gyroscope has also been added, which when coupled with the accelerometer, allows for 6-axis motion sensing. A front-facing camera for video conferencing is new, while the rear-facing camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels and now features an LED flash. It's also capable of recording 720p video at 30 fps. Other new features include 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, a larger battery, and more.

Shift: for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of :Shift: for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's $1 off and the best deal we've seen for this adventure puzzle platformer game.

Cubz for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Cubz for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's $2 off and the best deal we've seen for this 3D sliding puzzle game.

Note: Although it's listed as being on sale June 7 only, it's still available for free.

Apple announces iPhone 4 for $199 or $299, preorders start June 15

At today's WWDC, Steve Jobs announced the new Apple iPhone 4, available in 16GB and 32GB models in either White or Black, for $199 or $299, respectively, when signing a new 2-year agreement with AT&T. It measures in at 9.3mm thick (24% thinner than the current model) and sports a glass front and back with stainless steel rim. It's powered by the Apple A4 processor and features a new 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640. A gyroscope has also been added, which when coupled with the accelerometer, allows for 6-axis motion sensing. A front-facing camera for video conferencing is new, while the rear-facing camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels and now features an LED flash. It's also capable of recording 720p video at 30 fps. Other new features include 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, larger battery, and more.

Preorders begin June 15, with availability expected for June 24.

Smackum! for iPhone / iPod touch download for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Bigredshoes' Smackum! for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's a $3 drop and the best price we've seen for this virtual punching bag game.

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The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Destroy9: Alien for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's a $1 drop and the best price we've seen for this RTS game. Deal ends June 14.

Today's Free Apps

Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple's App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

* Multilingual Converter!: Translation software
* Zombie Parade: Tower defense game
* Gravity Well: Physics-based game
* Numbers - Add 'em: Math game
* Ancient Puzzles: Puzzle game
* Carb Tracker: Dieting assistant
* Solitaire City Classic: Solitare game

App Store Price Drops

Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple's App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we've seen on that title. The deals:

* The Package for 99 cents ($2 off): Physics-based puzzle game
* AppSnap for 99 cents ($4 off): Photo recognition App store purchasing assistant
* More Secrets of the Ninja for $2.99 ($2 off): Ninja information
* iRulever for 99 cents ($2 off): Ruler and level
* NAVIGON MyRegion U.S. Central for $14.99 ($15 off): Navigation assistant
* NAVIGON MyRegion U.S. East for $14.99 ($15 off): Navigation assistant
* NAVIGON MyRegion U.S. West for $14.99 ($15 off): Navigation assistant
* TomTom U.S.A. for $39.99 ($10 off): Navigation assistant

Today's Free Apps

Below are downloads of several free applications available for a limited time from Apple's App Store, with price drops from $1 to $7. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps:

* Finger VS. Finger: Multiplayer action game
* Drum Kit Sim: Rhythm-based game
* Catch Tom!: Logic-based game
* Run Logger 5: Exercise data collection
* Sea Battle Classic: Battleship-type online multiplayer game
* Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Fighting game
* Boowie! The strong warrior: 2D side-scrolling shooter

App Store Price Drops

Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple's App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch, and are compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Each is the best deal we've seen on that title. The deals:

* Robin Hood - the Return of Richard for 99 cents ($2 off): Action adventure game
* Ragdoll Blaster 2 for 99 cents ($2 off): Physics-based game
* ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? 2010 for 99 cents ($1 off): Trivia game
* Deer Hunter 3D for 99 cents ($2 off): Hunting simulation
* Caster HD for 99 cents ($1 off): Action adventure game
* Resident Evil 4 for $2.99 ($4 off): Survival horror game
* Shrek Forever After: The Game for $4.99 ($2 off): Action adventure game
* 1Password Pro for $6.99 ($8 off): Password management