Fri, Feb 5, 2010 - Sling Media clarified reports that its SlingPlayer iPhone application was modified in collaboration with AT&T to be "more bandwidth sensitive" and less taxing on the carrier's 3G network. ( 18 comments )
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 - Apple this week notified iPhone developers that they cannot use the device's GPS data to serve location-aware advertisements to users of App Store software. ( 36 comments )
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 - AT&T announced Thursday that it would allow the SlingPlayer Mobile application for the iPhone to stream video over the wireless provider's nationwide 3G network. ( 41 comments )
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 - Apple this week expanded its browser-based iTunes Preview, now allowing users to view information on software within the App Store without ever launching iTunes. ( 34 comments )
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 - Apple has followed up its purchase of online advertiser Quattro Wireless by recruiting two experienced mobile advertising employees for high-profile positions. ( 9 comments )
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 - Citing the strength of iTunes and the App Store, the president of PC maker Acer said his company does not have plans to launch a touchscreen tablet to compete with the Apple iPad. ( 90 comments )
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - Despite a record quarter for the largest mobile application store on the market and Apple taking a 30 percent cut of all sales, the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch is still not a big revenue generator for the handset maker. ( 40 comments )
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - With just a day to go until Apple's much anticipated media event, tablet rumors continue to swell, with reports of TV networks balking at Apple's proposed subscription plan, and claims of Verizon employees preparing for a "big day" Wednesday. ( 209 comments )
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - Faced with a large number of users stealing their applications, iPhone developers have found ways to earn money even from those who pirate App Store software. ( 140 comments )
Wed, Jan 20, 2010 - Amazon announced Wednesday that its share of revenue from some content sold for its Kindle e-reader will be more akin to Apple's iPhone App Store business model, with a 70-30 split in favor of the content provider. ( 61 comments )
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - Application stores on mobile handsets will see more than 4.5 billion downloads in 2010, earning $6.2 billion in revenue, a new study has found; and footage from a violent employee strike at an iPhone part supplier has surfaced. ( 20 comments )
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - With Apple expected to introduce the long-awaited tablet next week, the company's content partners will likely play a part in the unveiling. While there is an indication games might play an important role in the presentation, music labels are not expected to be a major presence. ( 83 comments )
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 - Apple and publisher HarperCollins are reportedly conducting talks over possible e-book offerings for Apple's new tablet device, with pricing that would follow the current App Store model. ( 51 comments )
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 - Apple released its fifth first-party App Store application Thursday with the free MobileMe Gallery, allowing users to view photos and videos from the cloud-based service on their iPhone or iPod touch. ( 90 comments )
Tue, Jan 12, 2010 - Various developers have said Apple's turnaround time in approving applications for its iPhone and iPod touch App Store has significantly improved since the start of 2010. ( 21 comments )
Fri, Jan 8, 2010 - Intel this week unveiled a beta version of its application storefront for netbooks, designed to make downloading and purchasing applications similar to the experience on App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 57 comments )
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 - AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S., revealed on Wednesday plans to launch its first five Android-based handsets in the first half of 2010, two WebOS devices, and a new mobile application platform for non-smartphones. ( 96 comments )
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 - In the face of new competitors like Google's Nexus One, Apple's iPhone still has the advantage with more than 100,000 applications and 3 billion downloads from its App Store. ( 138 comments )
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 - More evidence surfaced this week to suggest that Apple will introduce its touchscreen tablet this month and make it available for sale in March. ( 42 comments )
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 - Apple is likely looking to get a piece of the mobile advertising space on its own App Store, but is also looking to dominate ads on its forthcoming tablet from the get-go with the purchase of Quattro Wireless, one analyst told AppleInsider. ( 20 comments )
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday revealed that more than 3 billion applications have been downloaded worldwide from its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 52 comments )
Fri, Jan 1, 2010 - Apple ends the year with solid iPhone OS growth, a slowing - but stable Mac OS X market share, and its Safari web browser being edged out by Google's Chrome. ( 159 comments )
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 - Further fueling a whirlwind of tablet-related speculation Wednesday, some app developers have reportedly been told by Apple to prepare new versions of their software for a "full screen resolution" demo next month. ( 103 comments )
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 - iPhone game maker Tapulous now earns nearly $1 million per month in sales from the App Store. It's just another example of the store's incredible success -- which allegedly even caught Apple off guard. ( 24 comments )
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - Microsoft's search engine, Bing, now has its own application on the App Store that allows voice search, location finder, maps access and more; and the popular RedLaser app has earned more than $1 million in revenue. ( 102 comments )
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - The platform of the iPhone, iPod touch and iTunes has seen the fastest rate of adoption of any new technology in history, a new study has concluded. ( 71 comments )
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - Various stories about Apple over the past week have had one common thread among them: Streaming media is poised to play a more prominent role in the company's future. ( 35 comments )
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - As AT&T this week said it may charge more to bandwidth-heavy iPhone users, one firm believes the wireless carrier has been stung by Apple's new found control of its subscribers through the App Store and iTunes. ( 140 comments )
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - Despite a spotted violation of Apple's rules for developers, one iPhone application was approved for released on the App Store with a warning to fix the issue in a future update. ( 21 comments )
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 - Google was in serous discussions with music streaming service Lala before it was sold to Apple earlier this month. ( 49 comments )
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 - Two competing outlets disagree on whether Apple paid $80 million or $17 million for the streaming music service Lala, Kodak is having a one-day 20 percent off sale, and Bento for iPhone reaches a milestone. ( 20 comments )
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 - Apple this week revealed the most critically acclaimed and best selling content of the year in the iTunes Store, the world's most popular online music seller and mobile application destination. ( 16 comments )
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 - Apple has taken action against app developer Molinker over alleged review fraud, resulting in the removal of all 1,000 of the company's apps. ( 53 comments )
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 - AT&T has released an iPhone application that gives customers the ability to notify the carrier of their location when they experience poor service. ( 148 comments )
Thu, Dec 3, 2009 - Intel this week released a beta software development kit to create applications for an iPhone App Store-like service, one that will come preinstalled on future Atom-powered netbooks. ( 45 comments )
Thu, Dec 3, 2009 - Research firm IDC believes the iPhone App Store will reach the 300,000 landmark in 2010, and more than 1 billion total mobile devices will access the Internet. The company has also offered its predictions on the Apple tablet. ( 90 comments )
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - Owners of Apple's iPhone are more likely than any other consumer to pay for digital content across a range of content types, including newspapers, a new study has found. ( 28 comments )
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 - As criticism of Apple's approval process for the iPhone App Store has persisted, company executive Phil Schiller has participated in an interview to defend the current system. ( 54 comments )
Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - Apple has added a new automated layer to its approval process for App Store software, but according to one developer, it's not perfect. ( 68 comments )
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - Apple plans to release a new "Concierge" application for the iPhone and iPod touch that will allow customers to schedule appointments at retail stores, AppleInsider has been told. ( 38 comments )
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 - Apple is looking to hire a game and media software engineer for its iPhone and iPod touch team, perhaps signaling that the company intends to expand its first-party software offerings. ( 86 comments )
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - Apple has added a feature to its Dev Center website allowing developers to view the approval status of submitted apps. ( 50 comments )
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - Google's purchase of AdMob Inc. will make it the Internet's largest mobile advertising company, and CEO Eric Schmidt said the acquisition will allow Google to have a presence in more iPhone applications. ( 32 comments )
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - As the iPhone has proven itself to be a formidable competitor in the handheld gaming business, the president of Nintendo has said his company must differentiate itself to survive. ( 134 comments )
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 - For an extra $80, iPhone users can add an external receiver that will allow the device to receive HD radio, adding one of the features of the competing Zune HD; and VoIP application developers still await 3G support. ( 30 comments )
Fri, Nov 6, 2009 - John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride," and suggested that company executives are not happy about the popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 185 comments )
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 - Apple Wednesday announced that more than 100,000 applications are now available on its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch, crossing the milestone less than a year and a half after its debut. ( 65 comments )
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - Japanese game maker Nintendo's profits were cut in half, as sales of its portable Nintendo DS system continue to feel the impact of the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 206 comments )
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 - Google on Wednesday revealed a free online navigation service that will be a part of its forthcoming Android 2.0 mobile operating system. It could also come to the iPhone, the company said, if given the green light by Apple. ( 110 comments )
Tue, Oct 27, 2009 - Apple has allegedly gone global in its efforts to attract publications to provide content for its long-rumored tablet device, as a new report suggests the hardware maker has been in discussions with the Australian media. ( 93 comments )
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 - Bandwidth-heavy mobile devices like Apple's iPhone will require new policies because of a coming "spectrum gap," the U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman said in a new interview. ( 87 comments )
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - In yet another sign that print content will play an important role in Apple's long-rumored tablet device, a new report suggests that a digital comic book distributor could be in on the action. ( 74 comments )
Fri, Oct 9, 2009 - iPhone users looking to edit photos on the go can do so with Adobe's new, free Photoshop.com Mobile application; and the popular Rock Band franchise is set to hit this month. ( 26 comments )
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 - MapQuest on Thursday announced the launch of its voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation application for the iPhone which offers service on a subscription plan. ( 25 comments )
Tue, Oct 6, 2009 - AT&T announced Tuesday that it will allow Apple to enable voice over IP applications such as Skype to run on its 3G wireless data network [updated with official info]. ( 38 comments )
Tue, Oct 6, 2009 - Taking on AT&T and the iPhone directly, Verizon's latest TV ad mocks Apple's App Store slogan by comparing its nationwide 3G coverage map with its competitor. ( 121 comments )
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - Apple on Monday revealed that its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch had served customers more than 2 billion downloads of software, with a half-billion in the last quarter. ( 42 comments )
Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - iTunes Connect, the service developers use to upload their software to the iPhone App Store, has been unreliable and unresponsive this week, numerous developers have said. ( 14 comments )
Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - Following a chorus of criticism for a perceived lack of communication on the iPhone App Store approval process, Apple recently unveiled its new Resource Center for developers, and AppleInsider offers a peek. ( 10 comments )
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 - As devices like the iPhone make the Web an even more integral part of Americans' daily lives, it is important that the Internet remains an open system, Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said Monday. ( 45 comments )
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 - Hours after Google's letter to the FCC was published in its entirety, Apple has directly responded to the claim that it has formally rejected the Google Voice application from the iPhone App Store. ( 200 comments )
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 - The Federal Communications Commission on Friday posted the un-redacted version of Google's letter regarding the iPhone App Store at the request of the search company, bringing new revelations in the Google Voice dispute. ( 99 comments )
Thu, Sep 17, 2009 - One high-profile developer now has direct-line telephone access to Apple for App Store support; and The Wall Street Journal intends to charge iPhone users and others for access to mobile content soon. ( 34 comments )
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - With a huge library of titles, Apple pushed the iPod touch and iPhone as the definitive mobile gaming platform Wednesday as it announced a new 64GB iPod touch priced at $399. ( 261 comments )
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - The latest version of iTunes brings improved syncing and application management, allows easier sharing of content, features a redesigned iTunes Store, and includes enhanced albums in the form of iTunes LPs. ( 122 comments )
Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - With Apple's annual iPod event imminent, Internet buzz, rumors and speculation have reached a fever pitch, as industry watchers wait to see what the hardware maker will debut Wednesday. ( 61 comments )
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 - With users' permission, the social networking iPhone application Loopt will report the phone's current location even when the software isn't running, based on a new agreement with AT&T. ( 46 comments )
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - When Apple's iPhone enters the Chinese cell phone market later this year in a non-exclusive deal with China Unicom, it could only be the beginning, as the handset maker reportedly already has its sights set on another carrier. ( 16 comments )
Fri, Aug 28, 2009 - The Federal Communications Commission signaled this week that it will look into major U.S. wireless carriers in an attempt to increase competition, innovation, and consumer protection in the market. ( 52 comments )
Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - A new snapshot of mobile device usage offers a glimpse into Apple's App Store, suggesting that the online service takes in nearly $200 million from users per month. ( 26 comments )
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 - Google on Friday, like Apple and AT&T, responded to a Federal Communications Commission inquiry, and also disputed a report that alleged the application Skype had been blocked from use on Android. ( 43 comments )
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - Apple on Friday offered a rare glimpse into the exclusive agreement between the iPhone maker and AT&T, when it officially responded to an inquiry from the Federal Communications Commission and explained its role in the absence of Google Voice from the App Store. ( 284 comments )
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - Some Apple Up To Date Program customers have been able to order Snow Leopard; Apple has been hit with a copyright suit from a photographer; and Microsoft's retail stores are hiring. ( 61 comments )
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - While Apple and AT&T have long been seen as the suspects in a Federal Communications Probe into the blocking of Google Voice from the App Store, Google, rather than playing the role of victim, may also be under fire after each company files comments Friday. ( 52 comments )
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - Soon after the product manager for Yahoo's Messenger program for iPhone posted a complaint about Apple, the official company blog retracted the post and chalked it up to a misunderstanding. ( 43 comments )
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 - For a company known to masterfully drum up free press and unparalleled buzz, Apple's recent struggles in the App Store public relations game have been uncharacteristic. But company executive Phil Schiller appears to have set out to change the tide. ( 56 comments )
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - A day after the TomTom navigation software saw an overseas roll out, the iPhone application hit North America and Europe and is now available for download in the App Store. ( 130 comments )
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 - For the third time in days, Apple's Phil Schiller has reached out to a developer who has had issues with the iPhone App Store, while the latest build of Snow Leopard could reveal the operating system's disc art. ( 51 comments )
Wed, Aug 12, 2009 - Apple executive Phil Schiller has again responded to a developer's complaints about his company's App Store approvals, this time sending an e-mail to the co-founder of a prominent Mac development studio. ( 57 comments )
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 - Apple could be creating a standalone social networking application that will connect to multiple Web sites and share music listening habits with friends, according to a new rumor. ( 58 comments )
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 - The controversial iPhone application that allows users to locate nearby sex offenders has returned to the App Store, and more evidence of an 8GB iPhone 3GS surfaced only to be revealed as a mistake. ( 26 comments )
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 - A small bank will to allow its customers to deposit checks with an iPhone application, while an electronic publisher has made more than 7,000 textbooks available for viewing on the platform. ( 43 comments )
Sat, Aug 8, 2009 - A new report suggests that the next version of Apple's iTunes could carry support for Blu-ray discs, visual management and rearrangement capabilities for App Store software, and integration with social media Web sites. ( 250 comments )
Fri, Aug 7, 2009 - Offender Locator, a controversial, high-profile application that allowed users to find registered sex offenders, was removed from the App Store this week. ( 91 comments )
Fri, Aug 7, 2009 - With its native Google Voice application rejected from the iPhone App Store, the software maker is planning a full-featured Web application in its place. ( 72 comments )
Thu, Aug 6, 2009 - In an unprecedented move, Apple executive Phil Schiller has personally responded a report that criticized the company's handling of a third-party dictionary program on the iPhone App Store. ( 132 comments )
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 - In an attempt to encourage developers to bring their software to Windows Mobile, Microsoft has published a technical document describing how to port applications from the iPhone to the platform one company official said has a superior Web browser. ( 130 comments )
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - Apple's decision to reject Google Voice apps for the iPhone -- possibly at AT&T's request -- has prompted an FCC investigation into the anti-competitive nature of the move. A day later, AT&T has briefly denied the implied accusations. ( 214 comments )
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - Just recently considered the king of handheld gaming, Nintendo is now sending an alert that it could be trouble over its next fiscal year as Apple's iPhone and iPod touch might cut into its sales. ( 241 comments )
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority ruled this week that Apple has the right to say in commercials that there is software for "just about everything" on its iPhone App Store. ( 26 comments )
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - As Apple suggests dire consequences could come from users hacking the iPhone, one well-publicized former App Store program has made the jump to hacked hardware only. ( 58 comments )
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - Apple's free MobileMe iDisk application is now available on the App Store, allowing users to remotely access files saved online via the MobileMe service. ( 66 comments )
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - Soon after Apple admitted that improvements were needed in helping users locate App Store software, developers have been asked to add a list of keywords for their submitted applications to improve discovery. ( 30 comments )
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - Apple is systematically pulling iPhone apps that use Google Voice to simplify and reduce the costs of making phone calls, though it's suspected Apple isn't the one making the actual judgment call. ( 143 comments )
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - In a move that is sure to please many developers, Apple has decided to again grant promotional codes to mature App Store software rated for ages 17 and up -- a distinction that still includes all browser-embedded apps. ( 12 comments )
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 - Sales of traditional MP3 players like the iPod nano, iPod shuffle and iPod classic continue to decline, as the enemies of these Apple products -- the iPhone and iPod touch -- come from within the same company. ( 41 comments )
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 - Analysts are again bullish on Apple stock after the company reported a record third quarter in Tuesday's earnings report, and provided higher-than-expected guidance in some aspects of its fourth quarter. ( 11 comments )
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 - Acknowledging that there is room for improvement in the current offering, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said Tuesday that Apple is looking for new ways to categorize software in the App Store on the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 57 comments )
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - New software recently released on Apple's App Store could help iPhone users legally obtain doctor-prescribed marijuana, read electronic copies of books on the go, or easily record telephone conversations. ( 22 comments )
Mon, Jul 20, 2009 - The last to embrace the Blu-ray high definition video format, Universal is poised to become the first to tie home theater with Apple's App Store, bringing companion features to the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 167 comments )
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