iPad Free App of the Week: U.S. Open Tennis

A few new updates to this great free app for the 2011 U.S. Open in New York.

The United States Tennis Association and IBM, with special features from American Express, are pleased to offer the official iPhone app for the 2011 US Open Tennis Championships. Follow the action LIVE during the Open, August 29 to September 11, 2011.

Key Features:
Scores
LIVE scoring updates and completed match results during the US Open.

Video
LIVE streaming video during Labor Day and Finals Weekends, and on-demand video highlights, press conferences, analysis and more throughout the tournament.

News
Latest news updates from on and off the court throughout the tournament.

Push Alerts
Get breaking news and player updates pushed directly to you as the action happens.

USOpen.org Radio - American Express Special Feature
LIVE streaming ball-by-ball coverage featuring Courtside Q&A — a live, interactive Q&A with match commentators featuring user-submitted questions via Twitter.

Schedule
Daily Schedule of Play.

Draws
Draws updated instantly as matches complete.

Photos
Stunning photo coverage during the US Open.

Social
US Open official Twitter coverage, as well as tweets from featured players. Foursquare integration to access tips and specials from the US Open and participating partners.

Augmented Reality
Camera-driven experience that allows the user to "see through walls" at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Keep up with all the action at the National Tennis Center.

 

iPad Free App of the Week: Songify

Songify basically allows users to record anything such a news clip, a poem you wrote, a headline, or even your own words, once the recording has been done the app will create an auto-tuned song with your words.

Your words will be turned into a song, you can choose different beats from Gregory Brothers’ hits, including "Bed Intruder," "Winning" and "Double Rainbow," once you have finished your creation you can then share your self-made song with Facebook, Twitter or even by email.

It's fun, it's easy and it doesn't sound all that bad. Give it a try.

 

iPad Free App of the Week: Angry Bulls

This app is free for a limited time only, so get it now!

If you like the running of the bulls in Spain, you will love this app.

You can be the either the runner or the bull.

Updates include：
-The bull mode and the Bullring mode added a combo features
-Mode of the brave clearance added incentive
-Beautify the GUI
-Music and SoundFX conversion
-Adjust the balance of the game

I have to say it's kind of fun.

iPad Free App of the Week: French Open Tennis

The offical app for this year's French Open, or Roland Garros as the Europeans like to call it.

Features iPhone/iPad:

- Real-time scores, point by point
- Live matches and video best-of
- Real-time breaking news + photos
- Draws and results
- Video highlights, behind the scenes coverage
and interviews
- player bios
- available in 2 languages
- visitor’s guide + map of stadium
- the official Roland Garros radio
- access to Orange Sport mobile website

Not quite as easy to use as the U.S. Open tennis app was, but still a must have for free.

iPad Free App of the Week: Pizza Hut

Hungry for some Pizza?  You won't be for long once you download the Pizza Hut app for your iPad.

It’s a fun, easy and tasty way to place an order.

App features:

•Adjustable button functionality lets you choose your favorite way to interact
•Our complete menu offers Specialty pizzas, pasta, WingStreet wings, drinks, sides, desserts and limited time offers.
•Guest Checkout allows you to order without signing in.
•Orders are automatically saved to your account for easy reordering.
•Most Popular items section provides quick and easy access to your favorites.
•Specials section provides updates on new products and deals.
•Checking out is easy since you can add credit card options without creating an account.

Get it now and try it out.  I'll take a pan style with pepperoni.