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It was a slow week for App Store releases. I'm not sure why, but maybe it had something to do with the XcodeGhost malware infecting the Chinese App Store last weekend, but it's doubtful. Here are this week's most noteworthy games, apps and jailbreak tweaks released to the App Store and Cydia through 09/20/15 to 09/26/15. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep updated on all the latest iPhone and iPad news.

The biggest change to your iPhone and iPad in iOS 9 is Siri. Apple's intelligent personal assistant has graduated from just taking voice commands to also dictating your Spotlight Search by using your personal information to suggest frequently used contacts, apps, news and other relevant data. Users can use the search option on their device to find sports scores and schedules, to get stock prices and more. Users can also ask Siri to perform several new tasks thanks to iOS 9. Here are few new tricks Siri can perform:

Over 30 apps identified by Apple, mostly available on the Chinese App Store, were infected with malware after developers mistakenly downloaded a rogue copy of iOS Xcode development tool. Apple quickly responded over the weekend by pulling the apps from the App Store, and today the company has updated its XcodeGhost Q&A page with a list of the top 25 most popular apps impacted by the malware. The list includes popular titles such as Rovio’s Angry Birds 2 and the messaging app WeChat.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are supposed to begin shipping on Friday, September 25, but some New York City residents may have to wait until Saturday to receive their handset. Controversial blogger Sam Biddle shared an alleged email from Apple on Twitter informing him that the delivery of his iPhone 6s may be delayed until Saturday.

We've already briefly mentioned Spigen's affordable clear bumper in our Top 5 iPhone 6s Cases recap, but today Spigen has released a whole new lineup of next-generation accessories. The Tough Armor Volt stands out the most thanks to its wireless charging capabilities. The iPhone case features a shock-absorbing TPU interior and polycarbonate exterior for dual-layered protection against bumps and falls. It is also equipped with a built-in wireless charging receiver that flips open to give you access to your Lightning port.