Content trumped context after Smuggle Truck was rejected by Apple for distribution on the company’s iOS App Store, but Owlchemy Labs reworked some art to launch Snuggle Truck for iPhone and iPad. ”The changes made to the game consist only of minor art changes and some swapped sound effects. Gameplay remains exactly the same,” Owlchemy’s Alex Schwartz told Joystiq. “Essentially, instead of smuggling immigrants over the border, you’re now bringing animals from the wilderness into the comfort of a zoo, where they are provided plenty of food, water, shelter, and state of the art health care.”

Schwartz explained that Snuggle Truck was the developer’s way of still bringing “the fun and silliness” of its original game to the iOS platform. Due to contractual reasons, he couldn’t tell us the details of Apple’s rejection. Mac and PC players don’t have to compromise, as they’ll be able to switch between Smuggle Truck and its cuddlier counterpart with the press of a button (as shown in the video after the break). Snuggle Truck is available now on the App Store for iPhone ($2) and iPad ($3). Smuggle Truck (with Snuggle Truck) is $5.

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Last week Apple started stocking Square’s iPhone credit card readers in its 235 US retail locations, and now, according to Reuters, Visa has put its plastic where its mouth is. The credit card giant has invested in the personal payments startup, scoring itself a spot on Square’s advisory board in the process. No word on how much Visa is actually dropping on the company, but one thing stands to reason: it probably didn’t make the deposit via Verifone. If you would like to invest in a Square reader, it’ll cost you a lot less — the company is still offering smartphone plug-ins for free on its site.

Remember RockMelt? Neither do we, mostly, but the “social browser” — which debuted for the Mac and PC late last year — is back and more portable than ever. The minty fresh iPhone version plays nice with Facebook and Twitter, as well as a few other social-type things you’re probably doing with your phone already. If you’re a devoted user of the grown-up version, however, the networky app is probably worth a download for its ability to sync with its desktop counterpart. Peppily-soundtracked video after the break, a must-watch for those who believe in second chances.

Now Apple Stores are selling Square plug-in card readers, which enable iOS users to make credit card transactions via their mobile devices. Combined with Square’s free mobile app, the $9.95 reader plugs into your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and lets you make credit card purchases with a simple swipe. You’ll be charged 2.75 percent per transaction, but Apple is crediting $10 for every Square reader bought.

Founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Square was formally launchedfor iOS and Android devices in May 2010. Until now, neither Google nor Apple have endorsed the product apart from offering the required Square app in their app stores.

After years of false starts and delays in deploying near-field communication (NFC) in the U.S., mobile payments are on the rise as more mobile companies explore the technology. Google is reportedly working with MasterCard and Citibank to embed mobile payment technology on Android phones, and is believed to be testing NFC technology in select markets. Apple is also reportedly trying to get into the NFC game as well.

Google also recently brought direct carrier billing to Sprint, which is already available on AT&T and T-Mobile, to allow users to bill purchases on Android Market on their monthly phone bills. And apart from Square’s mobile credit card reader, there’s MobilePay’s phone-as-a-credit card service, and initiatives from payment processors PayPal and Intuit. American Express and MasterCard have also recently launched their own mobile payment platforms.

Perhaps the most anticipated mobile payment initiative is Isis, an NFC-based mobile payment platform that combines the efforts of Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Earlier this month, Isis announced plans tolaunch out of Salt Lake City in 2012.

SkyView allows the user to use an iPhone camera, accelerometer, and gyroscope for an augmented reality view of the sky. It allows the user to see satellites, constellations, and planets, and it is easy to use as launching the app and pointing it to the sky.

SkyView also has a lot of features which include a search engine, of sorts. The user accesses an alphabetized list of celestial bodies, and the App lets the user know which of the stars, constellations, or satellites are above or below the horizon. The user also has the option of entering in a date and time, and the app will show you what the night sky looks like at that time.

You should be able to purchase the SkyView App for about $0.99 at theiTunes Store.

It seems like just yesterday Apple released iOS 4.3.1 to the public. Now, rumors have already begun surfacing that say Apple is preparing to launch the next version of iOS, version 4.3.2, within the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately there aren’t many details as to what exactly will be included in this new update other than a few “enhancements”.

We’ll keep you posted as official information is made known.

Canadian citizens suffering from iPhone envy are in for a sweet treat this weekend. Mobile carriers Belland Telus recently introduced competing promotions, offering the iPhone 3GS 8GB for precisely nothing with a three-year commitment. This presents an enticing opportunity for those willing to saddle up with Apple’s last-gen phone for the long (long) haul, but really, is anyone still interested in actually doing so? With Telus, only refurbished models are available, and it appears to be an online exclusive for now. Meanwhile, Bell’s promo features new (as in unused) 3GS’, and should be available in stores.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the Concord Securities analyst, the white iphone is hitting the market in next month. Unfortunately, it’ll be shipped in a GSM version as for now. This indicates that only AT&Tcustomers will be able to purchased the device.

After the long waited and all the excuses, the device finally coming to market. Previously, there’s several problem that ’cause the delay. Weather from white paint to camera. Now, it’s up to the consumer to decide. Before anything, we should look forward and see if its worth to spend money when the new version is coming soon.

Today is the day for the announcement of the upcoming Apple’s popular iPad 2. Apple is all set to announce the iPad 2 later today (March 2), and if you think this will be the only new iPad introduced in 2011 well, you may be wrong. We have some source and according to CultofMac, an anonymous Apple employee declared that a newer iPad – iPad 3 – is “on track for release later this year.”

Reportedly, the iPad 3 is the one that customers should really wait for, since the iPad 2 is a “ho-hum update”, “more of a speed bump than a redesign” – much like the iPhone 3GS was for the iPhone 3G, maybe? Unfortunately, We don’t have any clue about the specs.

Until we hear more about the third generation iPad, let us remind you what the iPad 2 should bring: two cameras (one on the back and one on the front – for FaceTime video calling), a speedier processor, more RAM, and possibly both GSM and CDMA connectivity. The new Apple tablet should be thinner than the current model, and there may even be a white version of it. We’ll have all the details as soon as Apple announces the device.

The white version of iPhone is very rare, that’s why you should check this out. We heard before that The elusive white iPhone 4 was on Vodafone Germany’s inventory system before. But today, we heard from Mac Rumors report, the white iPhone 4 have appeared in Best Buy’s inventory system. According to the screen shots above which appeared on BGR site today, the white iPhone 4 comes in two sizes; 16GB and 32 GB. The device will be available on February 27th. However, its still uncertain weather the screen shots is telling the truth or not. So I suggest you to wait for the official confirmation. [BGR]