Do a search for iPad and you’ll be swarmed with coverage surrounding Apple’s recently announced device. The news is out, and the endless banter is in. Whether they were expecting the all-in-one answer to their every need or just hoping for a simple camera to be on-board, peoples overwhelming response seems to be that of disappointment. And we’re not saying we weren’t expecting a little... more.

Cogs, the awesome new steampunk-inspired puzzle game developed by Lazy 8 Studios and published by Chillingo, is finally available from the app store. With the release of a very stylish trailer video a few months ago, iDevice gamers have been clamoring to get ahold of Cogs on their own devices. Now that it’s here, it does not disappoint. Cogs Pros: 50 levels of challenging fun Stunning... more.

This week we are proud to announce our Featured Apps being given away are Bee Spelled, ReBounce, Swapper: The Rolling Ball Machine,  and Space Station: Frontier! 29 winners will be announced this Thursday 2/04/10! To enter, simply subscribe to our AppSmile Newsletter HERE. Subscribers will be automatically entered to win all future Featured App Giveaways. We're excited to announce last week'... more.

...™ hit the App Store today.  In a departure from the previous titles, the latest addition to ustwo's 48Hr App series takes on more of a drop-from-the-top gameplay style.  While the intensity is still there, gone are the ball-shrinking and edible power-ups.  We've spent some time with the flash version of ...™ and can honestly say it sticks to the simple-yet-graphically vogue visual appeal... more.

The physics puzzle is no stranger to the App Store. Quite to the contrary, these puzzlers are some of the most enjoyable apps due to the iPhone's interactive screen and accelerometer. Emantras has just released their take on this genre in the $0.99 title Rafter. Rafter Pros: Amazing Bounce Physics Effects Gorgeous Sketched Artwork OpenFient leaderboards Unique and intuitive user i... more.

While we weren't present at today's iPad reveal event in California, we did have a chance to grab some photo shot from the guys and gals over at Engadget.  Below we've posted a few shots centered specifically on iPad apps. Take a look and feel free to add your comments below. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Available keyboard dock essentially transforms the iPad int... more.

Fleeced! – Shear Terror, a twisted take on the castle defense genre, has been released by Bight Games and is available from the app store. Featuring a fun 3D graphic style, a crazy premise, and multiplayer functionality, Fleeced! is a unique offering that just might catch on with gamers. Fleeced! – Shear Terror Pros: Graphically, Fleeced! looks terrific Endearing characters Clean ... more.

WaveMachine Labs, Inc. has created a one-of-a-kind app that literally transforms your voice into musical instruments. No more having to hum along to your favorite songs or poorly emulating that screaming guitar solo. Voice Band allows you to sing 'bah', 'dah', or any other nonsensical noise into your iPhone and create the real thing. Voice Band Pros: Easy-to-navigate UI Tons of replay ... more.

Alley Gator, a tunnel-sliding game from Glu Mobile, has been released in the app store. Though the gameplay is simplistic at best and the overall presentation looks like the target audience is children, Alley Gator offers enough of a challenge that all gamers should find this to be an enjoyable ride. Alley Gator Pros: Cartoonish graphics fit well Fun and upbeat soundtrack Sound effect... more.

Mission: Deep Sea, the turtle-swimming simulator released by Chillingo, was previously reviewed on AppSmile.com and was very well received, earning a 4-Dimple score. Our main issues with the game revolved around the short timer on each level that caused the level to end before we could complete our mission. We never got past the first of the five levels due to this constraint, so we were unable to... more.

Gamers addicted to the see-how-long-you-can-last genre, this may be the game for you. Introducing SKATE or DIE, released by 3G Studios, Inc. The goal of SKATE or DIE is to ollie your way through a never ending onslaught of rooftops in what may be the largest cityscape ever! SKATE or DIE Pros: Vibrant visuals Great replay value due to randomly generated cityscape Pick-up-and-play simp... more.

Mondrian, a challenging puzzle game from Fuzzi Tail Software, is now available from the app store. With its modern art-inspired design, simple controls, and enjoyable gameplay, Mondrian offers gamers an experience that delights both the eye and the mind. Mondrian Pros: Graphics are clean with modern art-inspired design The game “map” is created in the style of Mondrian’s work Ef... more.

Bee Spelled, a new word-spelling game that plays a lot like Bookworm Adventures, has been released by The Dumpling Dimension and is available from the app store. Though PopCap released a Bookworm game a few months ago, it played more like Word Scramble or Wordulous or any of the countless others. Bee Spelled finally fills the void and they do a darn nice job of it. Bee Spelled Pros: Pick-... more.

Heavy Mach 2, the 3D top-down follow-up to the previously 2D side-scrolling tank combat game, has been released by IndieApps in the app store. Utilizing an open world that is less about getting from one side of the screen to the other and more about completing missions and upgrading your weapons for future battles, Heavy Mach 2 has taken one of our favorite games and made significant changes for t... more.

Doodle Bomb, a new physics puzzler reminiscent of games like Ragdoll Blaster, has been released by Bottle Rocket and is now available from the app store. With its endearing doodled interface and tricky puzzles, you’re sure to have a blast on your way to becoming a Bomb Master. Doodle Bomb Pros: 50 exciting missions Fun and silly graphic interface Plentiful sound effects Great repl... more.