15 Apps Upgraded for the iPhone 5

Facebook and more apps get a facelift.

Cease and Desist - The National Rifle Association has reached a new low, said two Connecticut senators after learning that the powerful gun lobbying group has been making robocalls to residents of Newtown. In a letter demanding it stop, they wrote, "In a community that's still very much in crisis, to be making these calls opens a wound that these families are still trying hard to heal."  (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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In With the New - From social media to dining guides, take a look at 15 of dozens of apps that have been optimized for functionality and viewing on the iPhone 5's improved 4-inch screen.– Britt Middleton

Facebook - Updates include improved speeds for scrolling through the news feed feature and a new banner lets you "tap" to quickly see more stories—no need to refresh. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Facebook - Updates include improved speeds for scrolling through the news feed feature and a new banner lets you "tap" to quickly see more stories—no need to refresh. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Photo By Photo: Courtesy of iTunes

Pinterest - New feature lets users "pin" items from camera and photo library on iPad, plus improved technical support. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Pinterest - New feature lets users "pin" items from camera and photo library on iPad, plus improved technical support. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

OpenTable - New maps feature improves searching for open restaurants and new "Great Tables" feature ranks best-rated eateries with immediate openings. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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OpenTable - New maps feature improves searching for open restaurants and new "Great Tables" feature ranks best-rated eateries with immediate openings. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Photo By Photo: Courtesy of iTunes

Flipboard - Flipboard turns videos, photos, tweets and other content into a customized magazine. Design for iPhone 5 has more stories, photos and videos per page. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Flipboard - Flipboard turns videos, photos, tweets and other content into a customized magazine. Design for iPhone 5 has more stories, photos and videos per page. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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TED - The TED app gives you access to more than 1,100 educational talks given by the world's leading educators, scientist, health professionals and music legends. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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TED - The TED app gives you access to more than 1,100 educational talks given by the world's leading educators, scientist, health professionals and music legends. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Brushes 3 - This painting app, available exclusively on iPhone and iPad, helps you create digital masterpieces in the palm of your hand. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Brushes 3 - This painting app, available exclusively on iPhone and iPad, helps you create digital masterpieces in the palm of your hand. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Foodspotting - Foodspotting helps hungry users find and rate dishes at restaurants around the world. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Foodspotting - Foodspotting helps hungry users find and rate dishes at restaurants around the world. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Halftone - This app turns your photos into vintage comics you can share with friends and family. $0.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Halftone - This app turns your photos into vintage comics you can share with friends and family. $0.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

World Lens - Instantly translate printed words using your built-in video camera, in real time. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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World Lens - Instantly translate printed words using your built-in video camera, in real time. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Hipmunk - Search for affordable flights and hotels, plus use "heatmaps" that display the best areas to stay based on your preference of dining, landmarks, nightlife and more. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Hipmunk - Search for affordable flights and hotels, plus use "heatmaps" that display the best areas to stay based on your preference of dining, landmarks, nightlife and more. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) - Find an article online but don't have time to read it now? Pocket syncs files to your phone, tablet, or computer so you can view at your convenience, even without an internet connection. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) - Find an article online but don't have time to read it now? Pocket syncs files to your phone, tablet, or computer so you can view at your convenience, even without an internet connection. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

How to Cook Everything - Based on the best-selling cookbook by New York Times columnist Mark Bittman, this app includes 2,000 recipes 400 how-to instructions, plus more features for cooks on the go. $9.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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How to Cook Everything - Based on the best-selling cookbook by New York Times columnist Mark Bittman, this app includes 2,000 recipes 400 how-to instructions, plus more features for cooks on the go. $9.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

Evernote - Productivity-boosting apps lets you take notes, create to-dos and shopping lists, attach images and PDFs and more. Scanner function has been upgraded. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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Evernote - Productivity-boosting apps lets you take notes, create to-dos and shopping lists, attach images and PDFs and more. Scanner function has been upgraded. Free. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

iTranslate - This app translates your voice into another language as you speak into your phone. New languages added and voice-to-voice support for Czech, Finnish, Hungarian and more. $0.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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iTranslate - This app translates your voice into another language as you speak into your phone. New languages added and voice-to-voice support for Czech, Finnish, Hungarian and more. $0.99. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

MLB at Bat - The official app for the National Baseball League, MLB at Bat features game stats, highlights and streaming video. Price varies. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)

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MLB at Bat - The official app for the National Baseball League, MLB at Bat features game stats, highlights and streaming video. Price varies. (Photo: Courtesy of iTunes)