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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates

kelly hodgkins
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Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can.

Apps Now Free

LensFlare [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Bring your photos to life with LensFlare. LensFlare is a must have app for any photographer or designer looking for the best in optical effects.

Viking's Journey : The Road to Valhalla [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $2.99]]** Viking's Journey : The Road to Valhalla is a RPG Matching Game.

Tap the Planet [OS X; Now free, down from $9.99] Tap the Planet is a space game with vibrant, gorgeous visuals and original single-click puzzle gameplay.

Privatus [OS X; Now free, down from $0.99] Privatus has been designed from the ground up with simplicity in mind.

New and Notable Apps

Bowling Central [iOS Universal; $2.99] The most realistic bowling game ever!

Gunslugs 2 [iOS Universal; $2.99] f you like over the top action, chaos, explosions, weirdness and don't take it all too serious, then you know exactly what Gunslugs is all about

Updates you don't want to miss

Things [iPhone; $9.99] Things is a delightful and easy to use task manager. Version 2.6 brings the following changes:

  • Introducing a new Today Widget for Notification Center that provides quick access to the to-dos you're working on today. To enable this feature, swipe down from the top of the screen to show Notification Center, tap "Edit" at the bottom of the list and add Things.

  • Some improvements for the URI scheme.

  • Improved stability and bug fixes.

Due - Reminders, Countdown Timers [iOS Universal; $4.99] Due remembers all the things that you need so you don't have to. Version 2.0 brings the following changes:

  • A BRAND NEW DUE

  • Due is now optimized to take advantage of the larger display on your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

  • See more of your reminders with the new streamlined layout.

  • Quickly tell which reminders are due today, tomorrow and in the next week with section headers.

  • Use gestures to search and create reminders without tapping any buttons.

  • Set due dates and defer existing ones even more quickly with the combined editor and Quick Panel.

  • Finally, check off or postpone reminders right from the notification.

  • Auto snooze is now less obnoxious with 5, 10, 15, 30 mins snooze.

  • Background sync means Due is always up to date with changes you make elsewhere (Dropbox only).

  • Choose from 45 new tones for your reminders and timers.

  • Finally, pause and resume your timers.