PhatPad 2.0 ($5) - PhatWare has unveiled an upgrade to its note-taking app with handwriting recognition technology, PhatPad 2.0. One of the main features of the update is the new multilingual handwriting recognition engine, which supports English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The user interface has also added compatibility for multiple languages, and can be set to English, German, or French. [Download - 71.7MB]

Bean's Quest Final 3.0 ($3) - Bean's Quest Final is a new version of the platform-based adventure game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The upgrade delivers two new worlds called Dusty Desert and Wizards Lair, and offers a total of 22 additional levels between the two. Other changes range from a final boss battle to new user interface graphics, and include a new intro movie, final credit roll, and other minor enhancements. [Download - 18.9MB]

Note Taker HD 6.6 ($5) - A new 6.6 version of Note Taker HD, the powerful iPad app for writing and organizing handwritten notes, is now available for download. This update is not recommended for users still running iOS 3.2, and includes folder password protection, a pen memory setting, and support for the iOS Data Protection API. Additionally, the update also provides transparency support for the new clip art now available on the company's website. [Download - 3.5MB]

Avid Studio 1.0 ($5) - Avid Technology has launched a new video and audio editing tool for the iPad, Avid Studio. The app is designed to work with any media on the user's device, as well as media from external devices via an iPad Camera Connection Kit. It allows users to create multi-layer 3D animations, transitions, and titles, as well as soundtracks and high-impact slideshows. [Download - 30.7MB]

Reckless Racing 2 1.0 ($5) - Reckless Racing 2 is a sequel to the high-paced racing game for iPhone and iPad devices. It offers a selection of 18 different, highly detailed cars, ranging from dirt buggies to fast supercars. During the Career mode players can earn money for new cars and upgrades, as well as tune and tweak the performance, handling, tires, and colors of cars. Support is also includes for an Arcade mode, complete with 49 pre-defined challenges. [Download - 111MB]