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The stock iOS Clock app has several useful features, including alarms, a timer, world clock and stopwatch. The stopwatch function is great for clocking lap times, but there aren't any options to save these numbers once collected. Now thanks to the jailbreak tweak Stopwatch Pro, the iOS clock can be even more useful.

There are no settings to configure once Stopwatch Pro is downloaded and installed via Cydia. The tweak simply adds a Save button to the stopwatch, making it possible to save a time or a series of laps before resetting and losing the information. All of the saved times can be labeled in different sections to keep track of events and group related measurements.

After giving its developer center a major overhaul, Apple has finally released iOS 7 beta 4. Apple allegedly plans to release two more beta versions before releasing the gold master version in September, according to BGR. The new beta brings a ton of fixes and tweaks. You can see Apple’s lengthy iOS 7 beta 4 change log below.

Some new discoveries in beta 4 include minor evidence that Apple is adding a fingerprint sensor under the Home button, a less confusing Lock screen, notifications for completed uploads, and new Siri suggestions. Apple also released a beta version of iTunes 11.1 so developers can get an early look at iTunes Radio.

Tired of having to search Gmail, Google Drive or Dropbox individually while trying to locate an individual file? A new app by Peoplematics allows you to search for emails and files on your iPhone at the same time. Findit features a simple UI that is easy to use, but where it really shines is how you are able to search for items. The app allows you to search for a file or email by entering a person's name, a time or what type of file you're looking for. The time and type options are interesting features because you may not always remember the name of a file you're looking for, but you may remember when you downloaded it, or what type of file it is.

You can either begin a search by typing in a keyword, or by tapping one of the three search categories. For example, you can tap the "Search by time" option, then select a time frame, and then add a keyword to narrow your search. The UI is really simple to use, and the many search options plus filters allow you to easily narrow your searches down until you find what you're looking for. However, there are not many options once you locate the file.

Looking for some more top notch iOS games at discount prices? Rockstar fits the bill with a special offer on many of its popular mobile titles, including Max Payne Mobile and the Grand Theft Auto series of games. Instead of $4.99, Max Payne can be downloaded from the App Store for only $1.99 until July 30 when the sale ends.

The award-winning game features the story of a fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, fighting against all odds to clear his name and uncover the truth. Besides incredible HD quality graphics with high resolution textures, the game features Rockstar's signature Bullet Time and an experience specifically designed for touch screen devices.

After a two-year absence from the App Store due to copyright issues, VLC media player has returned to iOS devices. The app comes to users directly from VideoLAN, the non-profit advocating free, open-source multimedia software. Many desktop users will already be familiar with the advantages of VLC media player.

VLC is extremely versatile, and will play a wide variety of media formats without conversion directly on iOS devices. The app makes it possible to sync files to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using iTunes, Dropbox, direct download or an embedded upload server. The best part is that because the app is completely open-source it will always be free.