Tag: app store
Academic discounts and the Mac App Store
Could the emergence of the Mac App Store mean the end of such academic discounts? It certainly looks that way, at least if developers decide to sell their applications exclusively through the store.
The App Store: almost 10 billion downloads served
It’s hard to remember that the App Store is only a couple of years old already. It seems like just yesterday that Apple was arguing...
Microsoft objects to App Store trademark request
Sometimes product names are too generic to be trademarked and other times the competition just whines about trademarks because they intend on using the popular...
Todolicious: A deliciously simple to do manager for Mac
Todolicious certainly does what it aims to do. It is elegant and simple and fast. It gets out of your way and lets you focus on getting things done rather than worrying about which contexts or tags to assign to your tasks. If you find yourself overwhelmed by complex task management systems, Todolicious might be just the thing for you.
DropBook for Mac: An elegant, lightning-fast way to update Facebook
DropBook is one of those applications that does one thing and does it exceedingly well. No more manual uploading of pictures to Facebook–just drag, drop, and send. Sharing web pages is a simple as dragging the URL to the DropBook icon and adding a comment, if you wish. You can add screenshots, iSight pictures, text, and photographs without going through Facebook to do it.
Dead Space coming to iOS on January 25th
If you’re a big fan of EA’s Dead Space, and you have any of the iOS devices, it’s time to get a little bit excited:...
Mac App Store actually called App Store, despite no iOS apps
While digging around for a Mac App Store icon, I found myself searching my applications folder for an application titled “Mac App Store.” I couldn’t...
Fandango comes to the iPad
First thing I check when the family says “let’s go to a movie” – Fandango. I’m not into standing in lines and waiting around in...
MobileRSS HD 3.0 looks… familiar
MobileRSS HD 3.0 is a recently updated RSS feed reader for the iPad. It has a good feature set and a great new UI … that...
Apple updates iOS Remote app
Apple today updated its free Remote app, a universal iOS app that allows control of iTunes libraries and Apple TVs from any iPhone, iPad or...
Mac App Store: What to expect
With the official announcement of the Mac App Store being released on January 6th, 2011, I thought I would take the opportunity to let users...
EA’s Pogo goes live on the App Store. Yup, that Pogo
The site that pretty much single-handedly kept me sane during college has brought 5 of their games to the iPhone and iPod touch—Pogo Games is...
App promo codes no longer just for Americans
Apple gives global developers access to promo codes to promote their application, but in a funny twist, they only let American based iTunes accounts redeem...
The Danish really want their “Page 9” girl in the App Store
Opinions on the female body as art form aside, the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet is starting to kick up some sand with an editorial slamming...
Magic Fiddle for iPad by Smule
Stand back Ocarina, there’s a new Smule in town. Magic Fiddle is its name, and it’s the most fun I’ve had for $2.99 in a...
Appvent Calendar back for the 2010 holiday season
Appvent Calender is back this year, bringing with them some more free apps and games for the holiday season. The way the calendar works is...
RIM sues Blackberry developer for patent infringement
Everyone complains about Apple’s walled garden. If Apple doesn’t like it, the app doesn’t get into the App Store. What would happen if Apple decided...
The Economist is coming to the iPhone and iPad
Another heavy hitting magazine is setting up shop on the App Store: The Economist will be available to the masses tomorrow. The details are still...