If you’re a fan of micro-platforming game apps that are action packed, you’ll love Thief Lupin , a Blue Wind game which has been voted the #1 free game in Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan and Singapore — besides being one of the top 10 in 57 different nations. First, the thieving backstory … A number of the most accomplished thieves on Earth are given an invite that may land them the title of King of Thieves . But in order to achieve this proud title, they must find a way to sneak into some of the most famous buildings and locations – all of which are carefully guarded by top of the line security. If one of these expert thieves can overcome the obstacles and gain access to places such as the Empire State Building, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Great Pyramids, then he or she shall become the King of Thieves. Read the rest of Thief Lupin Challenges You to Become King of Thieves AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

If you’re convinced text messaging is the best way to communicate with friends, family, and even co-workers, then having a utility app that manages your messages may be useful. SMS management is the purpose behind Top Utility SMS for iPhone, a messaging app that incorporates groups, favorites, and GPS location into the iPhone’s messaging capabilities. Features of Top Utility SMS include a character counter when composing messages, creation of custom message models, SMS location notification, and group management of multiple contacts. Essentially, you can send an SMS message that gives up your current GPS location, send a “form” response or message to multiple contacts or members of a created group, and view a character count of messages as you compose them. Read the rest of Group Messaging with Top Utility SMS AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

Following on from our ‘Ten iPhone 5 Rumors You Need to Know‘ article, here are the top ten rumors currently surrounding iOS 5.  While it’s being touted the iPhone 5 may not be unveiled at WWDC 2011, it’s probable we’ll get a good look at the next major revision of its operating system. We’re not expecting

If you’ve been tempted by CAVE’s bullet-hell shooter Espgaluda II, but have always been put off by the high $8.99/£5.49 price tag, then you need to vote in OpenFeint’s upcoming fire sale event. Starting on the 8th April, provided Espgaluda II has received a minimum of 1000 votes, the price will be lowered to $4.99/£2.99, one

What is it about check-in services? It’s an addictive pastime once you start, but trying to describe it to someone who has never tried it makes it sound like the most tedious and pointless exercise.  Aside from the traditional location check-in apps, there are several which let you check-in to what you’re watching, reading

The iPhone 4 is the first iPhone model with a competent stills and video camera, encouraging users to get out there and take pictures.  Plus, the photo-sharing app genre has increased in popularity recently with the release of Color, Instagram and PicPlz amongst others. On the video side, Vimeo’s new app should encourage people to shoot

For busy people, their phone may be a source of stress perpetuating the “always on” way of life, but with the right app, can’t it also be a source of inspiration? Maybe. Given that there are a few different schools of thought when it comes to the power of meditation and mental preparation for life balance and success, the answer to whether or not an app can help you develop focus and concentration is best left to the experts. And expert research is what LotBraining Mental Training for Personal Development claims to bring to iOS devices. The developers say that LotBraining is based on similar training techniques used in NASA’s space exploration program. The app addresses seven key areas of personal and professional development – success, joy, relaxation, confidence, courage, health, and motivation — with training modules designed to teach users to “focus and streamline one’s own mental processes.” Focus is “practiced” by concentrating on a slowly pulsating symbol that represents a specific characteristic. Simple instructions remind you that breathing can enhance the experience. Read the rest of LotBraining Mental Training: Nirvana or a Pricey Way to Find Zen? AppCraver.com, 2011. | Best iPhone Applications | Top iPhone Apps  

Near the beginning of the month we drew your attention to Stickygrams, a clever site that promised to turn your Instagram iPhone photos into cool magnets, ready to stick on a metal surface of your choice. Stickygrams kindly offered to send us a set so we could see their work, and sure enough the postman delivered

While an official YouTube app comes as standard on your iPhone, you had to find other ways to browse through the content on Vimeo.  Now, after what seems like a very long absence, Vimeo have released their official iPhone app, and it does a whole lot more than simply letting you browse. Not only can you

Now Apple have announced the dates for 2011’s Worldwide Developers Conference, it’s time to start thinking about both the next generation of iPhone and the next major revision of iOS.  Here are ten rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 and our own probability rating after each one. 1.  No iPhone 5 at WWDC. This rumor began back in