Ryan Petrich and Chpwn have released their ProSwitcher utility to easily switch between background iPhone apps.

ProSwitcher 1.0 can be installed from the BigBoss Cydia Repository. It is a Palm Pre-styled application switcher which integrates with SpringBoard for a simple and smooth experience.

To force applications to run in the background you must use the Backgrounder application which can also be installed from Cydia.

Electronic Arts has released their much anticipated Need for Speed Shift racing game for the iPhone and iPod touch

NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT TAKES IT BACK TO THE STREETS for the most visceral and aggressive simulation racing game ever seen on iPhone and iPod touch.

FAST LOOK AT THE FEATURES:
• Drive 20 awesome cars, including the BMW M3 GT2, Lamborghini Gallardo & Pagani Zonda
• Access both live Bluetooth and local WiFi Multiplayer across 6 modes
• Race on 18 unique tracks in stunning international locations (Chicago, London & Tokyo)
• Jump into Quick Race or dominate the circuit
in Career Mode
• Select 3 Difficulty Settings (Rookie, Pro or Veteran)
• Immerse yourself in physics-based accelerated 3D graphics with OpenGL ES 2.0 integrations

You can purchase Need for Speed Shift from the App Store for $9.99.

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Apple has begun airing a new iPhone ad entitled ‘12 Apps of Xmas’.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my iPhone gave to me,
Twelve cookies cooking,
Eleven cards a sending,
Ten gifts for giving,
Nine songs for singing,
Eight bells for ringing,
Seven slopes a skiing,
Six games for playing,
Five gold rings,
Four hot lattes,
Three flights home,
Two feet of snow,
And an app that can light up the tree!

Take a look below!