Path app under fire for unauthorized address book upload
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Path, a popular social networking iPhone app, has come under heavy criticism after it was discovered that it uploads users' address books to its servers without asking for permission. ( 20 comments )
Apple-sparked 'App Economy' created 466K U.S. jobs in 4 years
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - When Apple launched the App Store alongside the iPhone 3G in July, 2008, it offered both a platform and distribution hub for developers to easily write and monetize software, and effectively created a new economy that a study estimates has generated about 466,000 jobs. ( 44 comments )
RIM says BlackBerry App World has 60K apps, 13% of publishers earn more than $100K
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Research in Motion announced on Tuesday that its BlackBerry App World is the second most profitable mobile application store behind Apple's App Store, beating out Google's Android Market. ( 35 comments )
Apple warns it will crack down on App Store rank fraud services
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple has warned App Store developers against using promotional services that seek to increase the visibility of their titles by automating sales to inflate their apps' apparent popularity or by posting phony reviews, threatening to terminate their accounts if they do. ( 12 comments )
Apple removes blatant copycat apps from App Store
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - Apple has removed from the App Store a number of copycat applications that closely mimicked the titles of successful games after they provoked a public outcry from developers over the issue. ( 39 comments )
Apple recruits Xbox marketing manager as part of growing gaming initiative
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Apple has landed another key hire to help drive its ongoing encroachment on the handheld gaming sector, recently luring one of Microsoft's top Xbox product managers to help head its App Store Marketing division. ( 21 comments )
App Store sales result in average revenue gains of 19% for iPad, 22% for iPhone
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - App publishers on Apple's App Store typically see a significant first-day revenue jump of 52 percent for iPad apps and 41 percent for iPhone apps and and 19 percent and 22 percent overall, respectively, when they put their software on sale, according to a new analysis. ( 3 comments )
Students' math scores jumped 20% with iPad textbooks, publisher says
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - A yearlong pilot program with digital textbooks on Apple's iPad found that students' algebra scores increased by 20 percent when compared to a curriculum with traditional books. ( 73 comments )
iBooks Author accounts are free, but existing developers must make a new account
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - Apple's new iBooks Author application for Mac OS X allows authors to create iBook titles and submit them to the iBookstore for free. But authors who already have an iTunes Connect developer account will need to create a second account to submit books. ( 14 comments )
iTunes U for iPad offers full courses, teacher updates, class enrollment
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - The new iTunes U application for iPad unveiled by Apple on Thursday will allow college students to view course materials, receive updates from their teachers, and even sign up for classes. ( 13 comments )
Senior VP Eddy Cue portrayed as Apple's "dealmaker" in new book
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - A soon-to-be-released book promising an inside look at Apple has characterized Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue as a "dealmaker" crucial to the company's negotiations with carriers, record companies and movie studios. ( 9 comments )
Comcast launches live TV on iPad, Amazon optimizes Kindle store for iPad
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - Comcast on Tuesday began to roll out its new "AnyPlay" functionality for iPad, allowing subscribers to stream live TV to Apple's tablet. Also, Amazon launched a new Kindle storefront designed to take advantage of the touchscreen interface of the iPad. ( 30 comments )
iPad App Store hits 3 billion downloads, represents 19% of Apple's iOS devices
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 - There have been 3 billion downloads of App Store applications designed specifically for Apple's iPad, representing 19 percent of all iOS App Store downloads, a new study has found. ( 7 comments )
App Store software pirates under attack from Apple's legal team
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 - Apple has begun cracking down on piracy of paid applications from its iOS App Store by sending legal takedown notices to servers hosting one popular service that aids people in stealing software. ( 37 comments )
Atari's legal threats prompt Apple to pull some games from iOS App Store
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 - Game maker Atari has reportedly set its sights on applications in Apple's iOS App Store that it believes are illegal knock-offs of its own classic titles. ( 31 comments )
Apple's internal 'GameStore' iOS testing app mistakenly hits App Store
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - An internal testing application for iPhone in-app purchases called "GameStore" has appeared for sale on the App Store by Apple at a cost of 99 cents. ( 35 comments )
Nintendo reportedly planning 'full-blown' app store for next-gen Wii U console
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 - Nintendo is quietly working on an application store for its Wii U console that would compete directly with Apple's Apple TV set-top box and iPad tablet when it arrives next year, according to a new report. ( 20 comments )
iOS, Android activations surge 353% on record setting Christmas Day
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Devices running Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms saw a huge spike in activations Christmas Day, growing 353 percent from average totals earlier in December. ( 140 comments )
Apple's 12 Days of Christmas giveaway kicks off in Europe and Canada
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - Apple has once again launched its 12 Days of Christmas app to mark the start of its annual holiday promotion that offers free songs, music videos, apps and books to residents of Canada and parts of Europe. ( 29 comments )
Launch of Apple's Newsstand in iOS 5 accelerates magazine sales
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 - The launch of Apple's Newsstand storefront and dedicated folder in iOS 5 has not only boosted, but also accelerated subscription rates for one prominent magazine. ( 22 comments )
Apple's iPad has 84% satisfaction rating, 17% of users install 80+ apps
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - A new survey has found that an overwhelming majority of iPad owners are satisfied with their tablet from Apple, and also offers some insight into how, when and where people are using their iPad. ( 44 comments )
Dominant U.S. App Store may be surpassed by China in 2012
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - Apple's U.S. App Store sales handily beat revenue generated from the Android Market in 2011, while strong Chinese growth gave the already immense numbers a shot in the arm and may surpass U.S. downloads in 2012. ( 7 comments )
Kindle iPad app adds Amazon Newsstand, Google Voice for iPhone gains group texts
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - Amazon has updated its Kindle application for iOS, adding the ability to read magazines on the iPad. And Google Voice for iPhone has also been updated, gaining compatibility with Sprint and support for group texting. ( 12 comments )
RIM now worth less than Apple's App Store alone
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Research in Motion's struggles in the smartphone market have driven its stock price so low that the company is worth less than the estimated value of just Apple's App Store. ( 65 comments )
Apple looking to expand iPhone accessory support with automatic app recommendations
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in expanding support for third-party accessories for the iPhone and iPad, with a new system that would detect an external device and recommend compatible applications available on the App Store. ( 5 comments )
iOS apps bring in 300% more revenue than Android counterparts
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 - A new analysis of several top apps with both iOS and Android versions reveals that every $1.00 generated on iOS by an app corresponds to $0.24 in revenue for the Android version. ( 56 comments )
Microsoft releases Kinectimals game, SkyDrive storage for iOS
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 - Microsoft on Tuesday released a pair of new applications for the iPhone, with "Kinectimals" representing the first iOS game from the company, and SkyDrive offering users the ability to access their cloud storage. ( 27 comments )
Scrutiny prompts Apple to pull fake driver's license app from iOS App Store
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Following public criticism from a U.S. Senator, Apple has removed a novelty driver's license application from the iOS App Store. ( 55 comments )
Apple's Mac App Store downloads top 100 million
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Apple revealed on Monday that downloads via its Mac App Store have topped 100 million in less than one year of operations. ( 23 comments )
Apple makes Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2 exclusively available through Mac App Store
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Apple has discontinued boxed versions of its Logic Pro and MainStage, making the titles exclusively available through the Mac App Store alongside its Aperture and Final Cut Pro apps targeted at professionals. ( 19 comments )
Apple's iTunes Rewind 2011 highlights year's top apps, movies & music
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Apple on Thursday revealed its iTunes Rewind selections for 2011, revealing the best music, applications, TV shows, movies, books and podcasts of the year. ( 7 comments )
Apple releases 12 Days of Christmas app for Europe, Canada
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Apple has launched its 12 Days of Christmas app in preparation for its annual holiday promotion offering free songs, music videos, apps and books to residents of parts of Europe and Canada. ( 16 comments )
Google's Schmidt predicts developers will prioritize Android over iOS in 6 months
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has said he believes mobile developers will prioritize the Android platform over Apple's iOS in the next six months, as the market shifts away from iPhone-centric development. ( 170 comments )
Autodesk discovers new consumer market via iOS apps
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Thanks to Apple's iOS App Store, Autodesk has attracted more new customers than it has ever had across its previous 29 years in business, transforming the company and causing it to launch a new consumers products division. ( 20 comments )
Windows Store discounts, optional subscriptions to undercut Apple's App Store
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Microsoft released new details of its Windows 8 plans on Tuesday, differentiating its upcoming Windows Store from Apple's own App Store and Mac App Store by offering a 20/80 revenue split to developers after their first $25,000 in sales and allowing third-party in-app purchase and subscription options. ( 46 comments )
Apple adds night reading theme, full screen mode to iBooks
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday issued an update to its iBooks iOS app, adding a night-time reading theme, full-screen layout, new fonts and an improved annotation palette. ( 41 comments )
Apple pulls Match.com app for violating App Store policy, skirting 30% cut
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Apple has removed an app by Match.com because the developer allowed users to subscribe to the dating service via a direct link within the app, a violation of Apple's App Store policies for in app subscriptions. ( 38 comments )
Hearst praises Apple's 'efficient' iPad as digital subscriptions swell
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - Though the company admits there was "drama" in negotiating with Apple, Hearst is now praising the iPad as a viable platform for magazine subscriptions. ( 39 comments )
Apple and Google opt out of industry-sponsored app ratings system
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - The two largest mobile app providers, Apple and Google, will not take part in an application ratings initiative created by CTIA-The Wireless Association, and will instead continue to rely on their own in-house systems. ( 7 comments )
Apple pulls iTether from iPhone App Store [u]
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - A new iOS application that allows users to tether their Mac or PC to an iPhone 3G data connection without paying a carrier for the ability was pulled from the iPhone App Store on Tuesday [updated]. ( 92 comments )
In-app subscriptions arrive for App Store games [u]
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Apple has approved the first game developer to begin using the in-app subscription model for a gaming service, though the company took some convincing [updated]. ( 10 comments )
Google's Android Market estimated to earn just 7% of what Apple's App Store makes
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's iOS platform is believed to take in about 90 percent of all dollars spent on mobile devices, highlighting the revenue advantage for iPhone and iPad developers when compared to Google's Android. ( 81 comments )
Briefly: Chinese App Store; Kindle Fire costs; Motorola stockholders
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 - Apple is now accepting local Chinese bank cards as payment for iTunes App Store purchases. Also, a new analysis claims Amazon's Kindle Fire costs $202 to build. Finally, Motorola Mobility stockholders have approved Google's acquisition of the company. ( 9 comments )
Apple accuses Amazon of false advertising in ongoing pursuit of 'App Store' trademark
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - Apple continues to fight for the "App Store" trademark, accusing Amazon of false advertisement in an amended filing against the company's use of the term in a recent promotion for the Kindle Fire tablet. ( 35 comments )
Apple's first-party 'Texas Hold'em' game removed from iOS App Store
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - "Texas Hold'em," the only game made by Apple itself for the iPhone and sold on the iOS App Store, has been removed and is no longer available for purchase. ( 27 comments )
Apple's iOS & Google Android command 58% of US portable game revenue
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Highlighting what has been a "brutal" year for dedicated portable game machines like the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS, new data shows Apple's iOS and Google Android capturing the lion's share of U.S. portable game revenue in 2011. ( 46 comments )
Retail self-checkout, pickup options added to Apple Store app for iOS
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has updated its official Apple Store application for iOS, adding the new "Personal Pickup" option, as well as an "Easy Pay" feature, which allows customers to pay for an item on their own, direct from an iPhone, while in a retail store. ( 27 comments )
Adobe releases Photoshop, Premiere Elements 10 on Apple's Mac App Store
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - "Special editions" of Adobe's consumer-oriented editing software, Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10, are now available to purchase on Apple's Mac App Store. ( 35 comments )
Game makers say Apple, Steve Jobs have most influence on industry
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - A new survey of people working in the gaming world has found that Steve Jobs is the most influential person in the industry, and that insiders believe the iPhone is shaping the future of videogames. ( 92 comments )
Google releases, pulls official Gmail app for iPhone, iPad
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - Google on Wednesday released its official Gmail application for iOS, but quickly pulled the software after a bug was discovered. ( 52 comments )
Apple updates GarageBand to add iPhone, iPod touch support
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - Apple's GarageBand application for iOS, previously an iPad-exclusive affair, is now also compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 26 comments )
Legal issues prompt Apple to remove Amazon Cloud music player from App Store
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - A third-party iOS application that streamed music from Amazon's Cloud Drive service has been removed from the App Store due to legal complications with the music industry. ( 48 comments )
Apple retail customers to gain self-checkout option via iOS app
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Apple plans to give retail customers the ability to finalize their own in-store purchases via its iOS application for the iPhone, according to a new report. ( 11 comments )
First look: Apple's Cards offers quality & convenience at a low price
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - One completely unexpected announcement made by Apple at this month's iPhone 4S media event was Cards, a new application that lets iPhone users quickly and easily order a custom-printed greeting card. ( 36 comments )
Apple updates iWork, iPhoto, Aperture and more, adds Cards & iTunes trailers apps
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Even more Apple-built iPhone and iPad applications were improved Wednesday for iOS 5, with the iWork suite, iMovie, Remote and Find My iPhone receiving updates. Also, the company released a new iTunes Movie Trailers application, along with its previously announced Cards ordering software. ( 20 comments )
Apple releases Find My Friends, AirPort Utility apps for iOS 5
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Continuing to debut iCloud-powered software and new features for iOS 5, Apple on Wednesday released Find My Friends and AirPort Utility on the App Store. ( 46 comments )
Facebook launches official app for Apple's iPad on App Store
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 - Facebook Monday afternoon revealed it is set to launch its long-awaited official application for the iPad, as a free download on Apple's App Store. ( 23 comments )
Apple invites developers to submit iOS 5, iCloud-enabled Lion apps
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday put a call out to developers, encouraging them to submit their updated applications built for iOS 5 and iCloud, set to launch in one week. ( 4 comments )
Find My Friends allows location sharing with other iPhone users
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - A new iOS application was unveiled by Apple on Tuesday dubbed "Find My Friends," allowing users of iPhones to quickly and safely share their location with one another. ( 8 comments )
Apple's Cards app for iOS allows users to mail custom greeting cards
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday announced Cards, a new free application for iOS devices that will allow users to order and mail custom-printed greeting cards for any occasion. ( 18 comments )
Apple issues fourth beta of iWork apps for iOS 5 & iCloud
Sat, Oct 1, 2011 - Apple on Saturday issued a fourth beta of its iWork applications for iOS, allowing developers to test Pages, Numbers and Keynote with iCloud and iOS 5. ( 12 comments )
Apple discontinues boxed software for education buyers in digital push
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - As part of Apple's strategy to encourage digital software purchases through its Mac App Store, the company has begun informing educational resellers that it will no longer offer most boxed software. ( 26 comments )
Apple launches iTunes Store in all remaining EU countries
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - Apple on Thursday launched the iTunes Store in the 12 European Union countries that had yet to gain access to it, ending an eight year wait for what has become the world's No. 1 music store. ( 21 comments )
Samsung shop features Apple's App Store, Safari icons on decorative app wall [u]
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - In the midst of a tense legal dispute with Apple, Samsung strangely appears to have borrowed the iPhone maker's icons for the App Store and Mobile Safari for inclusion on a wall of app icons at a "shop in shop" retail location in Italy. ( 256 comments )
Comcast to offer AnyPlay live TV streaming service on Apple's iPad
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Comcast, the largest cable provider in the U.S., is said to be working on a new live television streaming service called AnyPlay, which will let iPad users stream live TV to its existing Xfinity TV iOS application. ( 16 comments )
French newspapers team up for leverage in negotiations with Apple
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - Eight of France's most powerful newspapers and magazines have teamed up in hopes of gaining leverage in negotiations with Apple over the iPad maker's 30 percent cut of App Store sales. ( 24 comments )
Mac App Store updated to warn users before re-buying software
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Apple has updated its Mac App Store to warn users who already bought and installed an application outside of the App Store if they attempt to buy it again through the digital download service. ( 23 comments )
NBC, TNT and TBS add full TV episode access via iPad apps
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Television networks NBC, TNT and TBS recently began offering streaming full-length TV episodes on their respective apps for Apple's iPad, though shows from TNT and TBS are only available to eligible cable or satellite subscribers. ( 18 comments )
Apple pulls Financial Times iPhone, iPad app over subscription disagreement
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Apple has removed from the App Store the iPhone and iPad apps from international business paper The Financial Times after the publication refused to comply with its terms for in-app subscription payments. ( 56 comments )
Briefly: Adobe PDF on iOS; Lion security; WebKit trademark
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 - Adobe has released a new application that allows PDF file conversions in iOS. Also, a security issue related to Lightweight Directory Access Protocol has been discovered in Mac OS X Lion. Finally, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is opposing Apple's application for the WebKit trademark. ( 19 comments )
Salesforce chief gave Steve Jobs “App Store” trademark as token of appreciation
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - Salsesforce chief executive Marc Benioff revealed this week that he handed over his firm's “App Store” trademark to Apple as a way of thanking co-founder Steve Jobs for personal insight and support over the years. ( 52 comments )
Microsoft reveals team working on Windows 8 'App Store'
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - Microsoft on Wednesday revealed that it will follow in Apple's footsteps by building an "App Store" for the next generation of its flagship OS, codenamed Windows 8. ( 82 comments )
Apple, Starbucks team up to give away free iPhone apps
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Apple and Starbucks have partnered to include giveaways of paid iPhone applications in the "Pick of the Week" promotional program, which previously offered iTunes music tracks to in-store customers of the coffee chain. ( 9 comments )
Apple now selling $69 Mac OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - For those who don't want to purchase Mac OS X 10.7 Lion from the Mac App Store for $29.99, Apple is now selling the $69 USB install drive in its online store. ( 74 comments )
Cinemax iOS app may violate Apple's no-porn policy on App Store
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Cinemax's newly-approved Max GO iOS app is making waves because it allows streaming of late night adult programming that may violate Apple's ban on pornography on the App Store. ( 50 comments )
'Angry Birds' developer negotiating with investor for $1.2B valuation
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - Rovio Entertainment, the created of the popular "Angry Birds" game, is in talks with an interested investor to receive funding that would see the company valued at $1.2 billion, according to a new report. ( 21 comments )
Investors pushing Nintendo to support Apple's iPhone, iPad
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - Investors believe Nintendo should bring some of its most popular franchises, like Super Mario, to Apple's iOS platform, as the Japanese company's 3DS portable gaming device struggles against the iPhone. ( 75 comments )
Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader uses Safari to bypass Apple's App Store rules
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - After changes to Apple's App Store policies prompted Amazon to remove a link from its Kindle application to buy new books, the online retailer has launched a new browser-based "Cloud Reader." ( 59 comments )
Apple defends motion to intervene in Lodsys patent suit
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 - Apple has responded to Lodsys' objection to its motion to intervene in a patent infringement lawsuit against a number of iOS developers, insisting that it maintains a supplier-customer relationship with the developers that should permit intervention. ( 26 comments )
Google+ comes to iPad; Skype for Mac adds Lion & HD support
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 - The Google+ software for iOS has been expanded to support the iPad and iPod touch. In addition, Skype for Mac version 5.3 has been released, adding support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, as well as high-definition video calls. ( 20 comments )
Apple begins approving iPhone apps with iOS 5 compatibility
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 - Developers have begun updating their App Store software to provide compatibility with Apple's forthcoming iOS 5 update for the iPhone and iPad, though no applications actually built on new iOS 5 code are yet available. ( 7 comments )
All 21 Time Inc magazines coming to Apple's iPad this year
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 - Publisher Time Inc. announced on Wednesday that all 21 of its magazines will be available on Apple's iPad this year, including currently unavailable titles like Entertainment Weekly and InStyle. ( 13 comments )
Skype for iPad app briefly arrives on App Store [u]
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 - The Skype for iPad app, which includes support for video calls on the iPad 2, began rolling out to App Stores around the world on Tuesday, but was "temporarily removed" by the company for unknown reasons [updated]. ( 31 comments )
Indie developer organizing against Lodsys, patent trolls with 'Operation Anthill'
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 - An independent developer has founded a coalition, codenamed "Operation Anthill," to help the iOS developer community fight back against legal threats from patent licensing companies like Lodsys. ( 55 comments )
Lodsys targets new iOS developers as Apple awaits court’s decision
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - The ongoing legal battle between Lodsys and iOS developers implementing in-app purchasing capabilities continues to heat up with the patent-holder continuing to contact developers and amending its complaint last week with the addition of two more prominent iOS software makers. ( 45 comments )
Facebook blocks access to its hidden, unreleased iPad application
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - While a simple hack temporarily allowed users to preview what is expected to be Facebook's official iPad application, the social networking site has since blocked users from logging in with the unreleased software. ( 13 comments )
WSJ, Amazon, Google, B&N iOS apps affected by Apple's direct sales rules
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Apple's newly enforced policy banning links to out-of-app purchases has forced The Wall Street Journal, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo to remove purchasing options from their iOS applications, while the Google Books application has been completely removed. ( 118 comments )
Facebook for iPad discovered hidden in existing iPhone app
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Facebook's official native iPad application, rumored to be released soon, has been discovered hidden inside of the currently available iPhone-only software on the App Store. ( 29 comments )
Apple's App Store, Mac App Store arrive in 33 new regions
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - Apple has expanded availability of the App Store and Mac App Store to 33 more countries, bringing the grand total to 123. ( 11 comments )
Users report issues installing Apple's Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - A handful of Mac users have reported problems upgrading their system to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, with various error messages, problems and quirks stemming from the Mac App Store download. ( 112 comments )
Apple makes Xcode free to all with release of 4.1 on Mac App Store
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday updated Xcode to version 4.1, and reduced its price to free for anyone who has an Apple ID and access to the Mac App Store. ( 53 comments )
Mac OS X Lion will be available on USB thumb drive for $69 in August
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - For those who want to have their copy of Lion saved on a physical medium, Apple will make the Mac OS X upgrade available on a USB thumb drive through its online store in August, but at a cost more than twice the price of the Mac App Store. ( 94 comments )
Apple launches Mac OS X 10.7 Lion on Mac App Store for $29.99
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple's highly anticipated next-generation operating system, is now available to purchase on the Mac App Store for $29.99, weighing in at 3.49GB. ( 184 comments )
Apple confirms Mac OS X 10.7 Lion to launch on Wednesday [u]
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple announced during its quarterly earnings call that Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, its next-generation operating system, will launch on the Mac App Store on Wednesday. ( 112 comments )
Apple officially begins offering 7-day App Store return window in Taiwan
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - Apple has amended the terms and conditions of its iTunes store in Taiwan, granting users a 7-day return window in compliance with local laws. ( 16 comments )
Developer frustrated that Apple grants Game Center support to pirated iOS apps
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - A game developer victimized by piracy via "jailbroken" iOS devices has expressed frustration that Apple's Game Center service is apparently fully functional for users who run stolen software. ( 146 comments )
Apple rumored to resurrect developer 'Tech Talk World Tour' for iOS 5
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Last held in 2009, the developer "Tech Talk World Tour" is rumored to make a comeback this year as Apple attempts to reach out developers with the launch of iOS 5. ( 6 comments )
Apple adjusts App Store exchange rates, adds business volume app purchases
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - Apple has changed the prices in a number of international App Stores to better reflect shifting currency exchange rates, while also announcing an upcoming Volume Purchase program for App Store apps for businesses. ( 23 comments )
iOS 'stickiness' grows as average Apple user has $100 in content per device
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - With an average of $100 in content purchased on every Apple mobile device, it is increasingly difficult for users to justify the switch from the iOS ecosystem to a competing platform like Android, a new analysis has found. ( 52 comments )
iOS App Store downloads grow 61%, average app price up 14%
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Having recently hit the 15 billion download milestone, a new analysis has found that downloads from Apple's iOS App Store will increase 61 percent in calendar year 2011, while the average selling price of software will be up 14 percent. ( 5 comments )
