Pandora, Gmail and Kindle have rolled out updates for their respective apps on Apple App Store following the launch of the new iOS 7 platform.
While Apple fanboys have long waited for the launch of the new iOS 7 platform, app developers have used that fan-base to attract new users by rolling out attractive updates. Like Yahoo updated its iOS app for the newest Apple platform, its biggest rival Gmail has also joined the race by releasing a redesigned app, Wednesday. The iOS 7 launch has also triggered other developers such as Kindle and Pandora to update their apps on Apple App Store.
The Apple iOS 7 launch has been one of the most anticipated event of the year. With the launch of the new platform, app developers want to give users an 'enhanced app' experience. Google updated its Gmail app to replicate the changes in iOS 7. The new app logo has adapted the flat aesthetic look from Apple's new operating system. The noteworthy update in Gmail iOS app is the improved attachment experience with larger image thumbnails for full-screen viewing, according to the app description on iTunes. The new update brings the app version to 2.4.1 and is available for free download on any device with iOS 6.0 or later.
To the music lovers, Pandora brings the latest version of app for iOS 7. Users can add various stations, view previous liked and disliked tracks and display track lyrics on iPad, similar to its iPhone counterpart. The new app is also matched with the look and feel of iOS 7, reads the app description.
The new Pandora app allows users to explore tracks and artists without interrupting the music. The new third pane on iPad helps users find new artists and tracks more easily than before. The app version 5.0 is available for download on iTunes .
Amazon also has good news for its readers. The Kindle app has been updated with a "Brand-New Design & Collections!"
The updated Kindle app allows users to organize their e-book libraries much easily. Readers can add content to multiple categories instead of just one with the new "Collections" feature.
"Kindle Version 4 is beautifully redesigned around the themes of deference, clarity and depth. Collections give customers the ability to simply and easily organize their libraries," the app description reads.
The new Kindle app also replicates the iOS 7 sharp design with thin fonts and lines. It has adapted the translucency effects that "keep constant connection between customers and their content." The Kindle app version 4.0 is available for download for free on iTunes.
