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Mainstream apps optimized for iPhone 5 & iOS 6


If you want to take full advantage of iOS 6 and the new iPhone 5′s extra screen real estate, you will want to pick up some of the apps and updates below, which are specifically optimized for the device’s bigger screen size and latest OS. We will continue to update the list as more updates that are notable pop up.

Tweetbot version 2.5.0:

Support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5

Readability version 1.2.1:

- updated for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
- iOS 5.0 or higher is now required
- improved scrolling prevents accidental panel swipes
- unified navigation menu (added in version 1.2)
- bug fixes

Temple Run version 1.6: In addition to iPhone support, Temple Run also gets new social sharing features to celebrate hitting 100 million downloads:

- Bigger screen size for iPhone 5
- New social sharing feature. Now share your scores via Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks.
- Lots of bug fixes

iTranslate Voice version 1.3:

-Support for the bigger iPhone 5 display
-iOS6 compatibility
-Some minor Bugfixes

- Works with Siri on iOS 6

For the iPhone 5:
- New “Great Tables” search feature makes it easier to find top restaurants with tables available tonight.
- New maps display lets you look at a restaurant list two different ways. Tap the map area to see your the restaurants on a map, and tap the pins to see available tables. To go back to the list, simply scroll the map up.
- Updated design makes the most of the bigger screen on the iPhone 5.

TED version 1.8.2:

-Compatibility with iOS 6 and iPhone 5; improved speed and stability.

Hipmunk Flight & Hotel Search version 2.5.2:

-iPhone 5 support, Compatibility improvements for future iOS software

Real Piano version 2.1.3:

-Supports 4-inch retina display on iPhone 5

Pocket version 4.2:

New:
☆ Tumblr users can now select which blog (or blogs) to post to
☆ Compatibility with iOS 6 and iPhone 5

Our 33rd favorite reading app was also updated with iPhone 5 support:

- iOS 6 bugfixes
- iPhone 5 compatibility
- New Open-Dyslexic font to increase legibility for readers with dyslexia.