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Apple continues to rule both the smartphone (iPhone) and tablet (iPad) markets with an iron fist, with its iOS devices far and away the most popular options with consumers when its time to purchase a mobile device. While Android has made some gains in niche markets Apple still dominates the landscape, with its success only begetting more success as many game developers (such as those who produce casino online or strategy game apps) solely focused on the iOS markets due to the greater potential audience size.

Casino and poker apps were some of the most popular games for the iPhone right out of the gate, with developers immediately recognizing that the worldwide fondness for gambling would translate into plenty of downloads. One of the very first apps released (and still one of the more popular ones) is Apple’s Texas Hold’em app, which lets players battle it out against computer opponents in a variety of tournament settings, with each opponent programmed with their own particular strategies and tells.

Other popular casino-related apps include Zynga Poker (which lets poker fans from around the world log on and play in ring games and tournaments) as well as slots, craps, and video poker apps similar to what you’ll find at no download casinos online. These are for play chips only so you won’t be able to gamble for real money but you can learn the rules for different games, many of which also include strategy tips and pointers to make sure you’re using the best strategy for maximum success.

It’s always a good idea to read reviews before downloading apps, especially premium ones that you pay for. Keep in mind as well that you can tap into plenty of free apps that are gambling related but don’t contain any actual games, such as poker clocks for managing your own games at home as well as apps that update you on special deals to gambling hotspots such as Las Vegas or Atlantic City.

Time to get iTunes fired up and upgrade to iOS 4.3.4 (unless you’re an iOS 5 user, like me). It seems to patch the security exploit that allowed for the one-tap jailbreaking method/PDF exploit called JailBreakMe. Otherwise, wait until there’s an actual update with some new bug fix or feature and keep your jailbroken iDevice. Oh, and for Verizon iPhone users, this updated is called iOS 4.2.9. You know, just an FYI. Via: Apple

I guess that goes into the top 100 list of retracted statements in the technology industry. HTC previously stated that the Desire will not get Gingerbread, but now they do. Who is to argue with that?