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Saturday Morning Link Round Up (Now with more Sarcasm!)
Yes my friends, there are even links to be read on Saturday Morning! So if you’ll indulge me, take a gander at these handpicked virtual destinations with some snarky commentary thrown in for good measure. Card-counting iPhone application sees sale spike – RGT Online I guess the moral of the story is to create an […]
Continue reading...iPhone users rarely use downloaded apps after 30 days
Friday, February 20, 2009
Pinch Media yesterday published a report on how applications are used, or ignored, by iPhone users based on data compiled from 30 million downloads. Some of the more interesting findings include: Appearing on a top 100 list increases daily new users by an average of 2.3x Lowering the price of an app increases demand by […]
Continue reading...App Store Theft
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ars Technica has an interesting article about a developer basically ripping off the look and feel of the popular “Classics” application. Brought to our attention by a reader, we bring you Classics: Jane Austen by Diego Dominguez Ferrera of Ubiklabs. The application is a collection of ebooks by Jane Austen bundled together in a $2.99 […]
Continue reading...Why Apple should implement a 24 hour return policy for all iPhone apps
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
One of the more interesting facts surrounding Google’s Android Market Place is that there will be a 24 hour return policy for all paid applications. Users who aren’t satisfied with their purchase can opt to return it for a full refund within 24 hours of the time of purchase. This type of policy stands to […]
Continue reading...Apple rejects “Potentially Offensive” South Park app
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
CNET reports: Apple has made it clear that South Park must respect its authority. The company has now twice rejected an iPhone application designed to let iPhone owners watch clips of the long-running show featuring the exploits of Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny. Apple apparently feels that South Park‘s content is “potentially offensive,” according to […]
Continue reading...Everyone join in on the App Store Party!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Two days into the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, it seems that everyone and their mother is coming out with an App Store. Here’s a quick run-down of all the app store party goers via Fortune: Nokia’s Ovi Store. An online app and media portal that comes “pre-integrated” on Nokia’s (NOK) new N97 (right), but […]
Continue reading...Las Vegas Casinos told to be aware of card counting iPhone apps
Monday, February 16, 2009
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that casinos have been warned over the use of a card counting application for the iPhone. A quick search on the iTunes App Store revealed that there are currently two such programs available that seek to teach users how to count cards, and allows them to virtually practice their craft. […]
Continue reading...Apple Stores begin to focus on Software for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Thursday, February 12, 2009
In a bid to further showcase software for the iPhone and iPod Touch, Apple is planning to load up its display of iPhone’s and iPod Touch’s with 25 of the most popular titles from a number of different app categories. AppleInsider reports: Specifically, those familiar with the new format say iPod touch demo units will […]
Continue reading...Wednesday Morning Link Roundup
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Apple’s Snow Leopard to load printer drivers on demand – AppleInsider ‘Rolando Lite’ Coming Soon – Touch Arcade Test your hearing with Audiometry for the iPhone – TUAW App Store hits 20,000 Applications – MacBlogz The Future of Television, starring the Apple TV and Boxee- NY Post Firm reiterates claims of entry-level iPhone this Spring […]
Continue reading...Apple and China Mobile clash over control of iTunes App Store
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
In the latest round of negotiations between Apple and China Mobile, control over the iTunes App Store has proven to be the most recent sticking point between the two companies. According to TMT China, China Mobile wants to be a co-administrator of sorts over the app store. The third and final round of negotiations also […]
Continue reading...Marvel to start selling digital comic books on iTunes, and why the format might help children learn
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Marvel Entertainment announced at the New York Comic Con that it would begin selling a new form of digital comics on iTunes. According to GeeksOfDoom, this new breed of comic, which are called motion comics, will “feature panels that animate scenes and add spoken dialog from voice actors.” Intriguing. It all sounds pretty cool, and […]
Continue reading...Oregon Trail coming to the iPhone… eventually
Monday, February 9, 2009
“I Tried to Ford the River, and my Oxen Died” – a classic line from everyone’s favorite 1980’s edutainment video game, Oregon Trail. Soon, iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to relive the excitement of living life on the trail as a pioneer during the 1800’s, all from the comfort of their 21st […]
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
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