Adobe released an updated version of Photoshop Touch, its creative application for mobile devices. Photoshop Touch 1.4 can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store, Google Play, as well as Amazon Appstore, and adds pressure-sensitive stylus support for iPad; expanded device support, including the iPad mini, Google Nexus 7, and Amazon Kindle Fire 7-inch and 8.9-inch devices; smoother brush strokes; Lens Flare and Stamp Pattern effects; improved grid layout for projects, tutorials, and images; new support for sharing to Facebook, Twitter, and other registered apps; and more. [source]

KORG released KORG iPolysix, new polyphonic synth studio for iPads. iPolysix is an analog polyphonic synthesizer that's been designed to take full advantage of the 7.9-inch display of the new iPad mini as well as the iPad. Bringing together a sequencer, drum machine, and a mixer, it transforms your iPad or iPad mini into an analog synth studio. Out now on the iTunes App Store, priced at $14.99 US. [source]

Autodesk introduced Autodesk 123D Design, a free 3D modeling tool that allows users to create a digital model and then 3D print or fabricate their idea whether on the iPad, Mac OS, Windows or via their web browser. Autodesk 123D Design uses natural interactions for creation and editing, allowing makers to easily design things without learning complex CAD concepts. 123D Design also includes pre-set kits, such as "Robots" or "Houses" that are a fun way to experiment with design ideas or become more familiar with design concepts. More kits are available online from the 123D web site. Part of the Autodesk 123D family of apps, 123D Design allows users to take advantage of a connected group of Autodesk software, fabrication services for 3D printing and laser cutting, and a community of like-minded makers focused on making a wide variety of projects using 3D design and personal fabrication. 123D Design, 123D Make, 123D Catch, and 123D Sculpt are directly connected across platforms and products through "My Projects," cloud storage for all 123D design projects. [source]

IK Multimedia released iGrand Piano for iPhone and iPod touch, a concert quality, highly playable, and expressive app, offering 17 stereo pianos that rival the best virtual pianos for Mac OS and Windows platforms. The app's graphics are native to iPhone 4, iPhone 5,and the new iPod touch, meaning that its display utilizes the full screen size of the new devices, but is also optimized for previous models. iGrand Piano is available for $19.99 US / 17.99 EUR from the Apple App Store. [source]

Apple introduced iPad mini, a completely new iPad design that is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad. The new iPad mini features 7.9-inch Multi-Touch display, FaceTime HD and iSight cameras, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi support and 10 hours of battery life. Apple also announced the fourth generation iPad featuring a 9.7-inch Retina display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad come with iOS 6 with over 200 new features. iPad mini with Wi-Fi models will be available in black & slate or white & silver on Friday, November 2, for a suggested retail price of $329 US for the 16GB model, $429 US for the 32GB model and $529 US for the 64GB model. The fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi models will also be available on Friday, in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 US for the 16GB model, $599 US for the 32GB model and $699 US for the 64GB model. [source]

The Adobe Labs server released yet another beta of Adobe Flash Builder 4.7, introducing new iOS development features and enhancements and providing support for the new Apache Flex SDK. While this beta release is not yet feature complete, it already provides new compiler support for ActionScript Projects, support for creating ActionScript Workers, technologies for iOS USB deployment, testing & debugging, as well as support for iOS simulator. More here. [source]

IK Multimedia shipped iRig PRE, its universal XLR microphone interface for iPhones, iPods, and iPads. The interface, now available from retailers worldwide and from the IK Multimedia on-line store at $39.99 US / 29.99 EUR (ex. VAT), is designed to capture live performances on the go with professional stage or studio microphones. It features an adjustable gain control, 48V phantom power and an audio/headphone output jack for real time monitoring. Plus, iRig PRE comes ready to go with two free apps: iRig Recorder FREE, a simple-to-use audio field recorder, and VocaLive FREE, a premium real-time vocal-effects processor for stage or studio use. [source]

Apple released an iOS 6 Software Update, including over 200 new features and enhancements. The new iOS contains Apple designed vector based maps and navigation software; several Siri improvements; Facebook integration; the ability to share selected photos with the people you choose; Mail and Safari improvements; and more. The update requires iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th generation) to function. [source]

Apple announced iPhone 5, the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever. It's completely redesigned with a new 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A6 chip for faster performance, ultrafast wireless technology, and better battery life. iPhone 5 also comes with iOS 6, with over 200 new features, including the all-new Apple-designed Maps app with turn-by-turn navigation, Facebook integration, the Passbook app, and more Siri features and languages. iPhone 5 starts at $199 US and is available for pre-order at the Apple Online Store on September 14. It arrives in Apple Retail Stores starting at 8 a.m. on September 21. Apple also introduced the new lineup of its popular music players including the all-new iPod touch and reinvented iPod nano (more), as well as the new iTunes software for Macs and PCs (more). [source]

Autodesk launched the new free Autodesk 123D Catch app for iPhone on the App Store. Complementing the iPad, desktop and web versions, the app lets users take photos from their camera on iPhone and upload them to the cloud where the photos are converted into a 3D model. It features a capture window that includes familiar iOS camera controls to help manage focus and exposure while taking the photos. Users can then review the photo thumbnails before submitting them to the cloud where the photos are transformed into a 3D model. The Autodesk 123D Catch app is exclusively available for iPhone and iPad through the App Store. [source]