App Store gets new design in iOS 6 update

Apple has brought its new App Store design to iOS 6.The company recently updated its iOS 6 beta with the new App Store design. As 9to5 Mac, which was first to report on the update, points out: the design boasts "cards" that display the app's icon, price, and rating, as well as a screenshot showing it in action. After searching for programs in the new App Store design, users will see the cards displayed in a grid-like format. Users can scroll down the page to see all of the apps. In addition, Apple has made the Genius Recommendations feature far more prominent in the App Store and surfaced the Purchased apps section to help users quickly redownload programs they've already bought.Related storiesiPhone 5: 15 most-wanted featuresRumor Has It, Ep. 23: The iPad is so close, we can taste it (podcast)What to expect in iOS 6Aside from an improved App Store, iOS 6 will deliver a host of new features, including more phone-answering options and a Passbook app for storing boarding passes, movie tickets, and other location-based goodies.Apple's iOS 6 isslated to launch this fall. However, it will likely launch in tandem with the iPhone 5, which is currently believed to be hitting store shelves on September 21, so the wait may not be all that long.

App finds iPad 2 stock in nearby stores

luck at local retailers. However, trying to find one specific color, in the capacity and connectivity of choice for the 18 possible variations, can be a hit-or-miss affair when shopping at nearby stores.Attempting to solve that, a new app called FindOne gathers stock information from Target and Wal-mart stores and lets users pick the specific models they want to see if they are available and where they can get them.The application makes use of your location to figure out how far away the stores are and provides store details like hours of operation, addresses, and phone numbers to get in touch to verify its information. Not supported are Apple stores, RadioShack, Best Buy, or Toys "R" Us retail locations, where iPad 2 models can also be found. On developer Debra Orton's support site, she says RadioShack and Toys "R" Us will be included in future updates.The app is free of charge, and only available for iOS devices. (via App Advice)