Apple has a wide variety of apps for its users in its App Store. Many popular apps like Tweetbot, HipChat, and Bump have now been updated.

Tweetbot

Tweetbot is a third-party iOS mobile application for Twitter, which can be used on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads. An updated version of the app Tweetbot 2.6 is now available for iPhone with minor tweaks. The updated version supports for Twitter's new header images for profiles. Users will have to upload images directly from Twitter's Web site.

Tweetbot 2.6 also allows users to create custom Point Of Interest (POIs) for locations. Users can create custom POIs; however, other Tweetbot users will also be able to use the POI, as it is based on Twitter's geolocation features and the address of the location.

HipChat

HipChat is a private instant messaging network. Users can get in private chat rooms and share files. The updated version 1.8 provides improved support for iPhone 5, enhanced performance during app load and reconnection, and improved notifications which will be triggered as soon as the app is put in the background. The update fixes bugs and provides improvement to display active chats tab.

American Express version 3.1.0

The new version enables fraud warnings, account alerts, and credit-related notices delivered to a user's mobile device.

Bump Version 3.4.0

Bump app allows two smartphone users to bump their phones together to transfer contact information, photos, and other objects to each other over the Internet. The updated version 3.4.0 has support for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.

Colloquy 1.3.5

The chat client Colloquy also has an updated version 1.3.5 which now has support for iPhone 5 and iPad (third generation). Users can tap nicknames to send messages or show information. The update offers auto hiding sidebar setting with swipe to show for iPad alone. The update also features new Chromatic Redux style with more colors, the user list is now a modal sheet, and fixes for bugs.

The increased usage of iPhones and iPads has triggered the requirement of more apps. Web site 9to5Mac reports that prices of many iOS apps have been reduced. A full list of apps can be found on 9to5Mac.com.