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Phil Schiller’s favorite iPhone apps
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Apple’s Senior VP of worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller talked about some of his favorite apps for the iPhone, and the results really aren’t too surprising. First, Schiller said that he’s a fan of the music recognition app Shazam. Shazam essentially allows you to hold up […]
Continue reading...IDC predicts Apple iPad in 2010, along with over 300,000 iPhone apps
Thursday, December 3, 2009
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The research firm IDC recently issued a report detailing a number of predictions regarding Apple’s rumored tablet and the iPhone. Check out some of the reports highlights after the break.
Continue reading...Did any of Apple’s app store reviewers ever play Nintendo?
Thursday, December 3, 2009
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I’m guessing “no”. How else can you explain the inclusion of the iRwego! app into the iTunes App Store. Seriously, this app screams copyright infringement, and yet, somehow, it managed to sneak in untouched.
Continue reading...Steve Jobs steps in and reverses app rejection for live streaming iPhone app
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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After having their app rejected from the iTunes App Store for employing private API calls, an iPhone developer from Pointy Heads Software penned a letter to Steve Jobs imploring him to re-consider the decision. The app in question is called Knocking Live Video and enables iPhone 3G and 3GS owners to stream live video streams to […]
Continue reading...New translator app for the iPhone is a perfect mix of utility and gimmickry
Monday, November 30, 2009
We’ll be honest – gimmicky apps for the iPhone can be pretty cool. And it goes without saying that useful iPhone apps are, well, useful. But when you combine a gimmick with an app that actually provides some utility, the power and entertainment value of the iPhone really starts to impress. And in that vein, […]
Continue reading...Developers slash prices on slew of iPhone apps for Thanksgiving weekend
Friday, November 27, 2009
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Black Friday is a great time to pick up amazing deals on tech related items, and the iTunes App Store is no exception. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, a number of high-profile app developers are slashing prices on some big name apps, with some even offering popular apps for free. Below is an extensive […]
Continue reading...Rejection of “Ca-Ching” app highlights Apple’s inconsistent app store guidelines
Friday, November 27, 2009
Last Christmas, the iPhone application iFart made headlines when we reported that it earned over $40,000 in just 2 days. The success of iFart highlighted the potential to earn money on the app store, though it also gave more ammunition to app store critics who claimed that the majority of apps on iTunes were crap. […]
Continue reading...Phil Schiller defends and explains Apple’s app store approval process
Monday, November 23, 2009
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Since its inception, the iTunes App Store has been shrouded in controversy over what many people perceive to be Apple’s inconsistent, hypocritical, and sometimes downright confusing app store rejection policies. Over the past few months, Apple has rejected apps that improperly use Apple’s trademarks, politically based apps, and even e-book readers.
Continue reading...Gameloft cutting back on Android development
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Gameloft’s library of iPhone games reads like a “who’s who” list of popular and successful apps. Hero of Sparta, Assassin’s Creed, Real Soccer 2010, and Gangstar: West Coast Hustle are just a few of Gameloft’s more well-known titles, and their place as a premier mobile software development studio is undisputed. But Gameloft’s development efforts, for […]
Continue reading...Not all mobile app stores are created equal – Why Microsoft’s mobile strategy stinks
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
It’s no secret that Windows Mobile is floundering, but what’s surprising is that Microsoft still doesn’t seem to be aware that they’re steering a sinking ship. Not only is Windows Mobile 6.5 light years behind the iPhone OS, but Microsoft’s mobile app store is also thin to the point of being comparably non-existent when held […]
Continue reading...Large number of Android devices give developers more to worry about
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Android has seemingly come out of nowhere and pushed Palm and RIM aside as companies continue their efforts to dethrone the iPhone as the smartphone to beat. As we’ve said many times before, the differentiating factor for smartphones, going forward, will be software and the iTunes App Store dwarfs all other mobile app stores. With […]
Continue reading...Developer of Facebook app for the iPhone is fed up with Apple’s review process, and quits
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Joe Hewitt, the Facebook developer behind the popular Facebook app for the iPhone, announced a few days ago that Apple’s frustrating review process for iPhone apps has caused him to cease all iPhone development. In a tweet on the topic, Hewitt noted: Time for me to try something new. I’ve handed the Facebook iPhone app […]
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
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