Tag Archive | "app store"

Prices for iPhone apps might be creeping back up

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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VentureBeat reports that developers are bucking the trend of engaging in price wars for iPhone apps. There’s been a lot of hoopla recently about how developers are increasingly pricing their apps at 99 cents in order to attract users, but we might soon see that trend reverse itself as $9.99 applications become more common place. […]

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iPhone 2.2 software update is available!

Friday, November 21, 2008

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iPhone 2.2 software update is finally available for download.  The new update has lots of goodies including A new look for Safari with the Google search bar now occupying its own space on the title bar The ability to turn auto-correction on and off Emoji icons, which should be welcome over in Japan New language […]

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Apple seems to be recession proof

Friday, November 21, 2008

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Despite current economic troubles, new data from the NPD Group indicates that Mac sales are surging.  According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, Apple is on track to sell a record breaking 2.7 million Macs during the current quarter, up 13% from the same quarter a year ago.  As the economy continues to flounder, consumers […]

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Thursday morning Link Roundup

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Quad-Core iMac’s coming in 2009? 9to5Mac Real-time iPhone flight tracker reduces travel anxiety – The iPod Observer The Future of iPhone Games – Gamasutra Psystar case reveals Apple’s questionable policy on email retention – The Industry Standard Curious what an X-Ray of a MacBook looks like? – TheAfterMac Apple Bends to Studios, Adds Copyright Protection […]

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BlackBerry Storm Reviews: The consensus? Good, not great.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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With the BlackBerry Storm scheduled to hit US stores this Friday, the reviews have started trickling in. Silicon Alley Insider reviews the phone and reports that while it’s a pretty good and solid phone, it still lacks the polish of the iPhone.  SAI liked the clickable keyboard, but found the lack of WiFi and a […]

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Turn your iPhone into a Wii-like controller

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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There’s a new application that lets users turn their iPhones into Wii-like controllers, allowing users to simulate action on a computer with their iPhone.  It’s called iFun, and check out the cool video below to see what it’s all about.  Let’s just hope people don’t start accidentally tossing their iPhones at the wall when playing […]

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Google Voice App now available

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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After a scheduled release on Friday didn’t go down as planned, the conspiracy theorists were out in full force describing how Apple screwed over Google.  In any event, the Google Mobile App is now available as a free download from the iTunes store.  Gizmodo has some first impressions of the app that you can check […]

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Video: Google voice commands come to the iPhone

Saturday, November 15, 2008

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Google is expected to unveil today a new app that will allow users to activate search functions with their voice. The New York Times reports: “Users of the free application, which Apple is expected to make available as soon as Friday through its iTunes store, can place the phone to their ear and ask virtually […]

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Surf’s up on the iPhone

Friday, November 14, 2008

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Believe it or not, but there’s more to the iPhone than just games.  Yes, it’s true!  There’s a new application on the iPhone exemplifying the increasingly practical nature of iPhone applications, and it’s called Surf Report. Surf Report is the result of a joint venture between Oakley and Surfline.com that gives users up to date […]

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Snow Patrol iPhone App downloaded over 30,000 times

Thursday, November 13, 2008

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Snow Patrol iPhone App downloaded over 30,000 times

As musicians look for new ways to connect with fans, the iPhone might soon become an attractive option.  A few weeks ago we reported that Pink launched a free iPhone app that included 30 second music previews, news, photos, and other goodies that Pink fans would be interested in.  Well, Snow Patrol, an indie band […]

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BlackBerry Storm coming on November 21, can it compete with the iPhone?

Thursday, November 13, 2008

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BlackBerry Storm coming on November 21, can it compete with the iPhone?

After a number of delays attributed to software glitches, RIM’s BlackBerry Storm will be hitting stores on November 21.  The BlackBerry storm will be RIM’s first true push into the consumer smartphone market, and it’s coming in full force.  The BlackBerry Storm will be the first touchscreen BlackBerry, an interesting departure for a company who […]

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Talking iPod Gaming with Apple’s Greg Joswiak

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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T3 has an interesting interview with Greg Joswiak, Apple’s VP of iPod and iPhone marketing.  The interview highlights just how important the app store, and in particular games, have been to the success of the iPod touch.  He notes that the past quarter was Apple’s biggest non-holiday iPod quarter.  People have been predicting declining iPod […]

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