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Apple removes “Rate before Delete” option in iPhone OS 4
In a move designed to foster more ratings for apps, Apple a while back implemented a system wherein a user attempting to delete an app was prompted to rate that app before pulling the trigger. This feature, however, will no longer be around once iPhone OS 4 is released. The move will undoubtedly make developers […]
Continue reading...A look at the developers of Doodle Jump, Igor and Marko Pusenjak
Thursday, April 8, 2010
If you’ve spent any time browsing the app store on iTunes, you’ve undoubtedly come across “Doodle Jump”, an extremely addicting yet simple and fun iPhone game that has remained in the Top 10 list of most popular apps for months now. Moreover, Doodle Jump sells for just $0.99 but has managed to make the two […]
Continue reading...Developer compares iPhone games to Tiger handhelds of late 80’s, his app subsequently removed
Monday, April 5, 2010
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iPhone game developer Tommy Refenes recently had his app pulled from the app store after making disparaging comments about Apple’s iTunes App Store. Or that’s the story he’s throwing out there, at least. Here’s what we know. Tommy Refenes had an app called “Zits and Giggles” that up until recently was available on iTunes. A […]
Continue reading...Marco Arment previews Instapaper for the iPad
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Marco Arment is the developer behind Instapaper, a nifty and useful iPhone app that enables users to download online content and read it offline (if need be) at a later date. Instapaper is a great way to save articles for later reading when you’re in skimming mode, and is a lifesaver if you happen to […]
Continue reading...Apple now accepting iPad app submissions from developers
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Apple, this past Friday, officially invited developers to submit their iPad apps for approval to the app store. In an email sent to developers, Apple writes: iPad will begin shipping soon and your opportunity to be part of the grand opening of the iPad App Store starts today. Submit your iPad app now for an […]
Continue reading...Developers can now automate pricing and release dates for iPhone apps
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Apple this week gave developers a new tool wherein they can schedule price changes and release dates for their apps well in advance via iTunesConnect. So while Apple is making a habit of kicking some developers out (i.e makers of sex and wi-fi apps), it simultaneously makes life easier for the developers who are spared […]
Continue reading...How Ngmoco developed “Eliminate”
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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TUAW has a fascinating read on how Ngmoco went to work developing Eliminate, a kick-ass first person shooter.
Continue reading...Why Smule won’t be developing mobile apps for Android
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Apple’s App Store is in many ways the lynch-pin that helps the iPhone maintain its status as the top smartphone on the market. While competitors continue to mimic the iPhone’s UI, one area where companies like Google, RIM, and Palm have struggled is in creating an app store comparable to the massively successful iTunes App […]
Continue reading...Apple’s HTC lawsuit makes developers think twice about Android
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Apple suing HTC for patent infringement seemingly came out of nowhere, but a new investor note from analyst Yair Reiner of Oppenheimer Research suggests that Apple has been in talks with a number of handset manufacturers over the past few months regarding their growing displeasure with what they consider to be the theft of their […]
Continue reading...Does Microsoft pose a threat to Apple when it comes to mobile gaming?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
For a company as historically disinterested in gaming as Apple, it’s somewhat ironic that the iTunes App Store is largely anchored by the popularity of games. Looking forward, Apple’s involvement in gaming is about to be taken a step further in light of the excitement developers are showing over the upcoming iPad, and more recently, […]
Continue reading...Freeverse to remain somewhat autonomous under Ngmoco umbrella
Friday, March 5, 2010
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Less than two weeks ago, Ngmoco (of Rolando fame) purchased Freeverse, a wildly successful iPhone development company behind popular titleslike Flick Fishing and Skee Ball. With the advent of in-app purchasing, Ngmoco has found that its more advantageous to give away its games for free and recoup the costs later via in-app purchases. While some […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple removes wi-fi scanners from the app store
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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Not long after Apple purged the app store of sex-centric iPhone apps it has reportedly taken to removing a plethora of wi-fi scanners as well. Three Jacks Software, the developers behind “WiFi-Where”, discussed the surprise move by Apple on their company blog earlier today: It appears the recent Apple crackdown on apps has spilled over […]
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
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