Browsing the App Store this weekend?  Here are seven new or updated apps worth taking a closer look at if you are: The Oscars. This is the official application from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  There is a list of all the 2010 nominees, with trailers for each picture, plus the

Access , the mid-market consulting, software and solutions provider, is simplifying expense management for organisations with the release of its latest FocalPoint for iPhone application . The solution also allows staff to quickly enter carbon emissions details of their travel, helping businesses to automatically track their carbon footprint. The new iPhone software is the brainchild of Access’ mobile services developer, David Humphreys. He comments, “Being able to easily enter and approve expenses with this device makes the whole process much more efficient. In addition, travel is one of the largest areas of carbon output for many organisations and FocalPoint for iPhone allows this data to be collated easily, while staff are working remotely. The information can then be used, for example, to introduce a carbon reductions policy for travel so that businesses can manage down their environmental impact. “This is a further example of how we’re providing customers with the tools to make their business systems more accessible, regardless of time of day or location. Technology is an enabler and devices such as the iPhone are fast becoming the business tools of choice.” FocalPoint for iPhone also allows timesheets to be approved and any reports available on the core business system (including carbon emissions reports ) can also be accessed and emailed directly from the device. This flexibility means that staff can keep up-to-date whilst they are away from the office, providing the tools for them to operate more effectively. The application is part of Access FocalPoint, which provides a complete web-based solution for project and resource management, time and expenses, and procurement. FocalPoint for iPhone is the latest in a stream of new solutions being launched by Access, aimed at reducing complexity within organisations and increasing visibility and accessibility of information. Just last week, Access acquired Canterbury-based Select Software (now Access Select ), a provider of web-enabled HR solutions to the mid-market. This is currently being integrated into the Access software portfolio. David continued, “All of our solutions utilise the most appropriate technologies to help improve business operations for customers. As developers, we always focus on how our software can make a positive impact, helping customers gain competitive advantage. This isn’t about technology for technology sake; everything we develop has a clear business benefit. That’s what we’ve been able to achieve with the new iPhone application. For more information, view the FocalPoint for iPhone video demonstration or visit the Access blog to read more on David’s development of the solution. Visit iTunes to download FocalPoint for iPhone .

There are those that are security minded and then there are those that are a little more serious about protecting their data from the prying eyes of others. This little tip is going to be for those that are looking for something more secure. Thanks to a new profile setting coming courtesy of 9to5Mac, you will

It feels like its been a while since we have last seen Apple add additional country support in either iTunes or the App Store. But, In a short but sweet message over on the Apple Developer News feed, Apple has announced that they have added another 13 countries to the list of those that can

Apple accessory firm FastMac have joined forces with Umee to create another solution for changing your iPhone into a universal remote control.  Most recently we’ve looked at the RedEye Dock and the L5 Remote plug-in module, just two of the alternatives out there, but FastMac have gone down another route for their option, converting an

Coming in as a little bit of good news/bad news. Google has acquired the reMail iPhone app. That is the part that is good, well maybe for the developers of the app. Now for the bad news, Google has quickly pulled the app from the App Store. For those unfamiliar with reMail, the app allowed you

With little official word coming from Apple, it seems that the over-the-air download limit has been increased from 10MB to 20MB. That means iPhone users will now be able to download apps and podcasts up to 20MB in size using a 3G connection. As to why this was done, well, some are speculating that it

bit.ly/decisionapp DECISION is a fun and practical app, which helps you and your friends making decisions. Based on a preferential voting system, which voters rank a list of possibilities in order of preference, this app points the possibility that makes everybody happy. Have you ever been caught on a situation where you and your friends can’t decide what to do? Where to go out? Which restaurant to go? Where to go on vacations? This app can solve all of your doubts. Type the question (e.g. which restaurant to go?) and the options (e.g. Sushi, Pizza, Chinese, Burgers) and we’re ready to go. Rank the options simply sliding them, and submit your vote. Ask your friends to do the same thing. Press finish and you’ll get the option which best satisfies everybody.

Barking mad PlayStation game Noby Noby Boy has been released for the iPhone today, and it’s as odd as ever.  As one would expect, there is plenty of stretching involved, but this version, which has inexplicably been placed under the ‘productivity’ section of the App Store, adds some neat twists to the original game

A recent spate of media interest in the sometimes uphill struggle developers have when submitting their app for approval, has seen the people responsible for granting entry to Apple’s iTunes App Store appear to be either useless, thoughtless, aloof or a combination of the three.  An unfounded generalisation, certainly, but not without merit in some