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Apple features new "Indie Game Showcase", and other news for March 21, 2014

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<p>Apple has rolled out a new section on the App Store called "Indie Game Showcase (https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMultiRoom?fcId=833686793&amp;ign-mscache=1)." It's dedicated to spotlighting stunning games by independent iOS developers. As Apple describes the new section:</p>

<p>Often made up of just a few dedicated members, independent studios prove that what really matters is the size of your dream. In each Indie Game Showcase, we celebrate a popular game and its creative team, highlighting the developer's titles along with their favorite games from other studios.</p>

<p>The move will no doubt be a welcome one for many independent developers who often feel that it's hard to compete against the might of bigger developers and the coverage -- and resulting spots on the top app charts -- they get.</p>

<p>The first game to be featured is Device 6 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/device-6/id680366065?mt=8), and action-thriller from developer Simogo.</p>

<p>In other news:</p>

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   <li>The redesigned Starbucks iPhone app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starbucks/id331177714?mt=8) has been released. It has had an iOS 7 makeover and offers digital tipping plus the ability to review rewards from the dashboard.</li>
   <li>Apple has released an update for GarageBand (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id682658836?mt=12) which adds the option to export songs as an MP3.</li>
   <li>Jony Ive is one of the 10 finalists for The Drum Design Award (http://www.thedrumdesignawards.com). You can vote for him to win if you want.</li>
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