App Store Amazing Apps/Games for $1: Blek, Spider Man, Goat Sim, Scanner Pro, Facetune, GoodReader, more

Apple has now officially kicked off another Amazing Apps and Games for $1 sale on the App Store. Many of which were featured in yesterday’s game roundup and are at some of lowest prices we have seen in quite some time. These are direct discounts and not related to lower emerging market pricing.

Some notables include Facetune: $1 (Reg. $4), Blek: $1 (Reg. $3), Goat Simulator: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazing Spider-Man 2: $1 (Reg. $7), Scanner Pro 6 by Readdle: $1 (Reg. $3), The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $3) and many more. Head below for the rest of the games/apps in the sale:

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LifeProof iPad Mini Frē Case in white/gray $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $100)

Electronics Club via Amazon is offering the LifeProof iPad Mini Frē Case in white/gray for $59.95, but using code HTWUMSUA in the cart will drop your total down to $29.95. It ships free for Prime members (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s $70 under the original $100 price tag, $30 under…

Rovio iOS sale: Angry Birds Space for iPhone goes free for the first time, AB Stars Wars HD $1 (Reg. $3), more

Beloved app developer Rovio has put a number of its apps on sale today. While you certainly can’t go wrong with any Angry Birds deal, Angry Birds Space for iPhone has now gone free for the first time on the App Store. Regularly a $1 purchase, this is the very first price drop we have seen on the interstellar bird slinger for iPhone. More details below.

You’ll find more Angry Birds games on sale as well. All but Seasons are the lowest prices we have seen in over a year (Seasons went free for a little over a week back February). These apps combine for a 4+ star rating from around 300,000 reviewers:

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Pixelmator image editor and painting app for iOS hits its lowest price ever: $1 (Reg. $5)

The popular iOS image editor Pixelmator has dropped to its lowest price ever today. It was originally released at $9.99 back in October of 2014, and has never dropped below $4.99 before today. The Pixelmator Team just recently made the app a universal one, so it can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for just $1.

More details and some footage of the app in action below:

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Microsoft’s $99 Universal Foldable Keyboard for iPhone, iPad, Android, & Windows is now available

Microsoft’s new Universal Foldable Keyboard, first unveiled earlier this year, is now available to purchase online and through Microsoft stores. The super portable Bluetooth keyboard folds in half when not in use and allows users to connect to two mobile devices at once including Android, iPhones, iPads, and Windows devices.

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R.B.I. Baseball 15 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5), more

Just in time to get your baseball fix during MLB’s All-Star break, R.B.I. Baseball 15 for iOS is getting its very first price drop today. Originally released at the end of April this year for $4.99, today you can download it on your iOS devices for just $1.99.

You can also grab R.B.I. Baseball 14 for $1.99 today (Reg. $4.99). While we did it see it drop down to $1 during the holiday season last year for 7 days, this is matching the best price we have seen outside of that sale. More details below:

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Belkin’s MFi Lightning Keyboard for iPad doesn’t require batteries and is on sale for $40 shipped (Reg. $60)

Bluetooth keyboards are the go-to choice for many tablet and smartphone users. But they aren’t right for everyone. In fact, Belkin’s Wired MFi Lightning Keyboard for iPad may be a better choice for some. Currently on sale for $39.99 shipped (Reg. $70, lowest price ever), this keyboard features plug and play setup and doesn’t ever require any…

Kmashi 15,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $15 shipped (Reg. $20)

With your $15 savings you can pick up a popular Kmashi 15,000mAh USB battery after $5 coupon code S48VYCRP at checkout. Amazon offers the Spigen 4.9-foot MFi Lightning cable for $19.99 but coupon code SPIGENCS drops it all the way down to just $5 Shipped. That’s $15 off and tied with the lowest price we’ve seen.…

App Store promo – Great Games 50% off: Halo Spartan Strike $3 (Reg. $6), Implosion $5 (Reg. $10), more

Apple is back again with another big sale on iOS games in the App Store. We saw some of these titles on sale through the week and now Apple has officially collected them as part of its “Great Games” sale. Many of these apps are big names that we rarely see go on sale.

The full list of games that have been discounted:

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Bloons Tower Defense 5 for iPhone and iPad goes free as IGN’s iOS Game of the Month (Reg. $3/$5)

IGN is now offering Bloons Tower Defense 5 for iPhone/iPod and the HD version for iPad as its free game of the month. These titles typically go for $3 and $5 respectively, with today’s price drop being only the second time the iPhone version has gone free and the first instance for the HD rendition. You can now download this game for free on iOS for iPhone or iPad.

Follow along as the Bloons build towers and try to protect their fortress from enemies. There are three different games modes and four separate skill levels, including a family friendly mode for everyone to play. See the full description below.

Check out our daily game/app roundups for more discounted and free iOS deals including the original Infinity Blade for free50% off the new Scanner Pro 6, free downloads of cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value) and Star Walk 2 is the Apple free App of the Week. You’ll also find this month’s console freebies in our Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus roundups.

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App Store Free App of the Week: Star Walk 2 goes free for the first time ($3 value)

Apple has now officially selected Star Walk 2 – Guide to the Night Sky as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can grab the app for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from now through this time next week. This is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store since it released in August 2014.

It received an Apple Design Award in 2014 and has been used by more than “10 million people”. Head below for more details:

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Readdle launches Scanner Pro 6 for iOS w/ updated features & release day pricing: $3 (Reg. $6)

Today, popular productivity app developer Readdle has launched Scanner Pro 6. While we have seen the app drop down to free previous to being updated to the latest version this morning, Scanner Pro 6 is currently available for 50% off for a limited time. You can download the scanner app for $2.99 to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, but it will shoot back up to $5.99 once the limited release pricing period ends, which could be as early as tomorrow.

Even better, Readdle says the existing 7 million Scanner Pro customers will get the update for free. Head below to find out what made it the number 1 app in 20 countries and what version 6.0 brings to the table:

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The first chapter in the epic Infinity Blade trilogy is now available for free (Reg. $6)

Back in March of 2011 a game by the name of Infinity Blade hit the App Store. Since then, it has become one of the most popular action games on any mobile platform, and was followed up with two very successful sequels. Only twice has the game ever been offered for free since release, both of which were more than two years ago. But from now through this weekend, developer Chair is celebrating FREEdom by offering it for completely free once again.

Head below to find out more about the game’s combat, visuals and more:

Leaked ad reveals Target’s plans to offer iPhone 6/Plus as low as $130 w/ 2-yr contract, iPad Air 2 for $359, more

Target is about to serve up a couple of stellar Apple deals on a silver platter. Starting this Sunday, July 5th, Target will discount iPhone 6/Plus 16GB by $69, bringing prices down to $129.99 and $229.99 when purchased on a 2-year contract. Keep in mind availability may be hit or miss for this option since carriers are slowly putting it out to pasture.

Customers who buy Apple’s latest smartphones on an installment plan will get a free $150 gift card.

Also, iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi in silver or gold will be on sale for $399. An additional 10% discount via Target’s Cartwheel app brings the price down even further to $359.10, which is nearly $140 below MSRP.

REDcard holders save an additional 5% on all deals.

All of this information has been gleaned from a leaked copy of Target’s upcoming weekly ad. As such, the final deals may vary when they go live. Head below for a full look at the leaked ad:

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App Store Free App of the Week: Warhammer Snotling Fling ($4 value)

Apple has now officially handpicked Warhammer: Snotling Fling as the new Free App of the Week. The catapult crasher regularly goes for $4 and can be downloaded onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for free until this time next week. While we have seen it dip down to $1, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.

Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:

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App Store Free App of the Week: Slayin endless RPG goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Apple has now officially selected Slayin as the new Free App of the Week. This is the very first time the 8-bit inspired endless RPG has gone free for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, having been listed at $1 since it released in April of 2013. It has amassed an impressive 4.5 star rating from 27,249 reviewers in the mean time.

Head below for details on Slayin and to see the highly rated rogue-like RPG in action:

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Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its online refurbished store


Over the weekend Apple added iPad mini 3 to its refurbished online store for the first time ever. So far only Wi-Fi models in Silver and Space Gray have been made available with prices starting at $339 for 16GB, a $60 drop from the regular price of $399. That’s in-line with other Apple refurbished prices, but you can buy a new iPad mini 3 right now for even less from Best Buy (ends today).

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Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game

Update (6/4 12:55pm): Hitman Go is now available for just $1, down from its usual $5. While we did see the app go free once as part of Apple’s offerings, this is matching the best price have seen outside of that. More iOS deals here.

Following the release of the last main console entry in the long running Hitman franchise, Square Enix took the franchise mobile with the stellar, board-game style Hitman GO. Now Square is back with another iOS game starring Agent 47:

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Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard: 49-key $100 (Orig. $200), 61-key $140 (Orig. $250)

Amazon is offering the Novation Launchkey 49 key USB/iOS MIDI Keyboard Controller for $99.99 shipped (matched at Guitar Center). That’s $100 under its original listing and the best price we can find. It still fetches up to $160 at some trusted retailers. You’ll also find the Novation Launchkey 61 model for $139.99 shipped today (matched…

App Store Free App of the Week: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)

Apple has now officially selected Hyper Square as the Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $1.99, this is the first time we have seen the well rated puzzle game go free directly from the App Store since it released at this time last year.

Head below for more details and gameplay footage:

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Buy Incase’s new bags before anyone else and get a free power pack ($50 value) + giveaway entry

Incase is readying a new collection of bags designed for your iPad, MacBook and other gadgets. Our colleagues at 9to5Mac have partnered with Incase to offer an exclusive preorder period for the entire collection, a free power pack, and an amazing giveaway. Each of the new bags uses Incase’s new Ecoya fabric that is more environmentally…

AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac or PC with Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)

Electronicsforward Specials currently has the AirServer Universal Mirroring Receiver for just $10. It is a great way to stream content from your iOS devices to your Mac or PC.

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

Update (5/30 12:01pm): @christianareas is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest!

Back in the fall, we reviewed Interpid’s Journeyman messenger bag and were impressed with the quality of its leather as well as its overall versatility.

This week we’ll be giving one away, head below for more details on the bag and how to enter to win.

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Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed


Who hasn’t been playing a video game and thought, “this is great, but I could’ve made it better.” Well now you can make it better with Bloxels. Just build the level you want using the color coded blocks in the real world, take a picture with your smartphone or tablet then customize the look on screen in the Bloxels app.

Check out the video below of Jack, age 9, building his own level and uploading it with his iPad.

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App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)

Apple has now officially chosen Magnetized as the new Free App of the Week. It regularly goes for $2.99, but will be free on all your iOS devices until this time next week. It was released back in January of last year and has only gone free once previously. This abstract puzzle game packs 80 levels and tasks players to escape the maze using special powers.

More details below:

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Lifetime Mac App: PhoneClean iOS Cleaner $10 (Orig. $39)

Electronicsforward Specials currently has PhoneClean iOS Cleaner for $10. It is a great way to lose the clutter and speed up your iPhone or iPad. App downloads are a centerpiece of owning an iOS device, but with each app comes a whole load of unwanted data and memory use. PhoneClean is an app for PC…

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Apple is now selling various refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store


Nearly 7 months after its original release date, iPad Air 2 has finally made its way to Apple’s online Refurbished Store. Prices start at $419 (Reg. $499) for a 16GB Wi-Fi model and go all the way up to $689 (Reg. $829) for a fully-loaded 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model. As of right now there are a lot of different models available in each color (Gold, Silver, Space Gray), but that can change quickly as Apple’s refurbished inventory is extremely limited.

These are decent prices if you need an iPad Air 2 right now, but we regularly track better prices for brand new units:

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The RMRD 2.0 Small Wind Turbine leverages the power of wind to charge your iPhone and other devices

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rmrdtech/a-small-wind-turbine-for-a-big-difference Now more than ever, consumers are finding that there is a need for backup power sources away from home. We frequently highlight deals on portable USB power banks that provide an extra boost of energy when your iPhone or iPad is about to die. One unique Kickstarter is setting out to do the same but…

Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 (Orig. $929)

Update (5/19 11:10am): Buy (99.2% positive seller w/ 3,052,778 buyers) offers an Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular for $369.99 with free shipping. That’s $169 less than Apple’s asking price for this model in refurbished condition and a match for lowest price ever. FYI, this deal usually sells out quickly.

B&H offers an Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (T-Mobile) in Silver for $499 with free expedited shipping. This iPad originally sold for $929 and is currently offered in refurbished condition for $629 from Apple. The same price will only buy you a 16GB Wi-Fi (no cell connection) iPad Air 2.

Features include:

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App Store Free App of the Week: Quetzalcoatl puzzle game ($2 value)

Apple has now unveiled the new Free App of the Week: regularly listed at $1.99, you can now pick Quetzalcoatl up for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

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Hundreds of App Store reviewers have given it a near-perfect rating while praising its unique gameplay. After a quick parsing of the reviews, it seems like the screenshots and promo images don’t do this game justice. From what I was able to discern, this is a game you need to play to appreciate. And this week you have nothing to lose if you want to give it a shot.

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Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold or Space Gray for $590 shipped (Reg. $699)


Blutek (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.8% feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers an Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold or Space Gray for $589.99 with free shipping, which is a savings of $109.01 off retail.

iPad Air 2 has a 9.7-inch Retina display with a 2048 by 1536 resolution, an 8MP iSight camera, 1080p HD video recording (30 fps), up to 10 hours of battery life and Touch ID.

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New Trent Airbender Bluetooth iPad 2/3/4 Keyboard Case w/ 360-degree rotation $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)

idealpoint via Amazon offers the New Trent Airbender Bluetooth iPad 2/3/4 Keyboard Case for $36.95. Apply coupon code 488H3DCC at checkout to drop your final price down to $25.95 Prime shipped. That’s a savings of $11 and the best deal we’ve seen on this particular model.

Its unique design includes a hard polycarbonate clamshell with matte finish to protect your iPad from day-to-day bumps and drops. 360-degree rotation allows for versatile use, while the multi-angle stand helps make typing more comfortable. The built-in battery charges via the included microUSB cable.

More than 4,200 Amazon reviewers rated it 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Grand Theft Auto San Andreas for iOS now available at its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $7)

Rockstar has put Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for iOS on sale today for $2.99. While we have seen the app dip below its regular $7 price tag a couple times previously, this is the lowest price it has ever been offered for on the App Store. The massive open world game follows the exploits of Carl Johnson in Rockstar’s first jump to the sunny state of San Andreas.

Head below for more details:

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Pixelmator image editor and effects app for iOS now 50% off: $5 (Reg. $10)

Update (5/6 10:35am): Pixelmator is coming to iPhone, according to an announcement this morning. It will become a universal app once the iPhone version hits. So as pointed out in the comments section below, now is your chance to grab the app for free before the iPhone update releases.

Pixelmator for iOS is now available at 50% off. The popular image editor regularly goes for $9.99 on the App Store, but today you can grab it for just $4.99. Since its release back in October 2014, we have only seen the app go this low once, and that was during the holiday season last year.

Head below for more details and to see the app in action:

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OtterBox announces new Symmetry Series folio style cases for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini

OtterBox has announced a new line of “Symmetry Series” folio style cases for iPad Air 2 and all versions of iPad mini. Going away from its familiar look of thick rubber and plastic, these cases offer fabric and faux leather styles. It converts into a stand with 360 degrees rotation that allows for multiple viewing…

Get A Lifetime Of Unlimited Mobile Backup From IDrive For $10 (Orig. $50)

You can totally avoid the fear of lost files and documents with the iDrive Unlimited Mobile Backup Plan. Everything on your device, from files and multimedia to contacts and text messages, can be backed up and stored in the cloud so you never lose it. That’s peace of mind that you can’t miss out on. Features:…

iTunes Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)

Apple has picked Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! to be this week’s free iOS app. Available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, you can now download the “pick-up-and-play puzzler” for free. Regularly listed between $1 and $2, this week’s sale is the very first time we have seen the game go free since its release in early February.

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Hours Time Tracking app from Apple Design Award winner Tapity goes free for the very first time ($7 value)

The former Apple Design Award winning developer Tapity is now offering its Hours Time Tracking app for free. Available to download on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the app is regularly listed between $4.99 and $6.99. While we have seen it dip as low as $3, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.

Head below for more details and to see the Hours for Apple Watch update in action:

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Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + AT&T Cellular $500 (Orig. $929), iPad Air 2 128GB Wi-Fi $600 (Reg. $699)

Best Buy offers the Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + AT&T Cellular in Silver for $499.99 with free shipping. This particular model originally sold for $929 when it was introduced in the fall of 2013. Today’s deal is the best price we’ve ever seen on this fully-loaded iPad. As a price comparison, Apple charges $629 for it in refurbished condition and the next lowest price we ever featured was $530.

It features a 9.7-inch Retina display, 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 64-bit A7 chip.

Slim down and gain Touch ID with the new iPad Air 2 128GB Wi-Fi in Space Gray for $599.99 with free shipping (Reg. $699). (update 4/22 11:50am: now $599.99)

What to do with your savings? Protect your new iPad with AppleCare and a Smart Cover.

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Lumsing wallet design magnetic leather cover for iPad 2/3/4 bundle $7 shipped (Orig. $25)

Lumsing via Amazon offers a colorful wallet design magnetic cover for Apple iPad 2/3/4 for $9.99 shipped. When you apply the code: T5TRWHW2 the total drops to only $6.99 with free shipping. That’s $18 off the list price, $3 less than the regular price and the best price we’ve seen.  This bundle comes with a stylus and screen…

Review: Moleskine’s new myCloud Smallpack offers plentiful storage in a tidy design, $150 giveaway

Update (4/25 5:00pm): @sanders_voice is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered!

Last month journal-maker Moleskine released a new line of backpack and messenger bags. Since then, we’ve spent time with one of its newest products: the myCloud Smallpack in grey, which is designed for laptops up to 13-inches in size. This bag is a unique blend of compact design and high capacity storage.

Head below for full details on the myCloud Smallpack and details on how you could win one yourself…

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Easily mount your phone or tablet to any surface with Neutron S Magnet: $20 Shipped

Update: Amazon now has these for $19.99 Prime shipped Electronicsforward Specials has the Neutron S Magnetic Phone and Tablet Mount for $24.99 shipped. Instead of setting your mobile device on your leg or the table only to have to slide around as you try to use it, keep it in place on any surface so you can tap and…

Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)

Most of the time, headphones serve as a necessary inconvenience. You need them to listen to your music, favorite podcasts, and to keep whatever it is you choose to listen to in your ears instead of broadcast out loud. But there’s always a knot to be undone and a kink to be worked out. There’s…

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Small States Review: This is Ground’s Mod 2 is the ultimate on-the-go iPad companion, giveaway worth $310

Update (4/11 9:00am): @jimmiebjr is our winner – thank you to everyone that entered our contest, and for reading!

This is Ground has made another foray into the iPad accessory world, this time updating its Mod case with new styling and inserts. When we last featured the Los Angeles-based manufacturer, it was riding the success of its line of products meant to complement both professional and casual environments.

Since then, This is Ground has expanded and found more ways to bring together form and function into quality America made products. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the newly released Mod 2:

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Dust off your Game Boy cartridges, this case will let you play them on your iPhone 6 Plus

Hyperkin, a company known for its retro gaming hardware and accessories, leaked some initial details and concept drawings for an upcoming Game Boy-style iPhone add-on recently. Initially considered an April Fools’ joke by many, and it partially was, but the company has since confirmed its validity:

“A lot of you were speculating that the Smart Boy is an April Fools’ Joke. Well, it sort of was. We “leaked” it with the initial intent of testing the market, seeing whether or not it should be something we’d actually make, under the guise of an April Fools’ Joke…Looks like you awesome folks ACTUALLY WANT IT, so the Smart Boy is now in development! Thank you all for your enthusiastic responses!”

As you can see, the Smart Boy smartphone peripheral is clearly a reality and currently in development. Head below to find out more about what it has to offer:

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iTunes Free App of the Week: Back to Bed ($4 value)

This week Apple has selected Back to Bed as its free offering for iOS users. You can download the regular $3.99 puzzler for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This week’s sale marks the first time the game has gone free since releasing in the summer of last year.

Head below for more details on the indie 3D puzzler:

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Nostalgia runs high w/ the iOS release of DuckTales: Remastered

It’s a great time to be a gamer as we continue to see old classics re-made into new current gen games (as long as it’s legal!). The latest to get a modern re-hashing is the vintage DuckTales 8-bit game from the 80’s. Today, Disney has released DuckTales: Remastered as a universal iOS app that features all the original characters with some new storylines sprinkled in.

Gamers will be able to play as Scrooge McDuck in this re-make of the classic side-scrolling game as he journeys through different parts of the world. Follow along as he travels to far off places such as the Amazon, Transylvania, and the moon. The game features voice-overs from all the original actors, retaining the authentic experience of this 80’s classic. DuckTales: Remastered supports Bluetooth controllers and is available for download today with a $9.99 price tag. There is also a console version available as well for Wii U, PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

IGN is now offering Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series for iPhone/iPad as its free game of the month. This game is regularly listed for $4.99 and has a rating of 3/5 stars from nearly 500 reviewers. This is the first discount that we’ve seen on this game since its release. This is great timing with Game of Throne’s upcoming season premiere and HBO’s new availability on Sling TV. You can now download this game for free on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via IGN’s deal page.

Experience the thrill of Game of Thrones first hand with this six part episodic game series based of HBO’s hit show. This game tells the story of House Forrester, who battles his way through the War of the Five Kings. Gamers will take on different roles of the Forrester household, which will affect many others in the game as it plays out.

For more app deals, don’t forget Apple’s Free App of the Week and today’s best game deals.

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