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Apple has issued a press statement to formally announce that its App Store has surpassed the 50 million downloads milestone. The announcement also includes the name of the person who won Apple’s $10,000/€7,768 iTunes Gift Card, as well as the app that stopped the timer.
The 50 billionth app which stopped ... |
16 May 2013
09:03 GMT |
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Apple today stopped the 50 billion downloads countdown saying that the milestone has been reached, and that it will soon announce the grand prize winner.
“50 billion app downloads. It couldn’t have happened without you,” says the Cupertino giant.
The App Store’s milestone was achieved after ... |
16 May 2013
04:34 GMT |
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Perion Network Ltd. has confirmed that its popular email client for iPad, Incredimail, has reached 250,000 downloads in just one month on Apple’s App Store.
Josef Mandelbaum, CEO of Perion, is so happy with the demand that he commissioned development forces to add support for new languages in the app.
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13 May 2013
16:01 GMT |
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Cloud app Box can now copy shared links for pasting in emails and iMessages. Other new features and fixes can be found in version 2.8.4, now out on the App Store.
With Box version 2.8.4, you can now copy shared links and paste them in iMessages, emails, etc. The app now supports Russian, Dutch, Swedish, and British ... |
10 May 2013
17:41 GMT |
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Appsfire, the discoverability service that enables you to find the best apps and deals every day, has received a new update that introduces a number of premium options for end users. As Apple is pushing forward with its App Store crackdown removing apps that market other apps, a new version of Appsfire has been made... |
8 May 2013
15:41 GMT |
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Microsoft’s Windows Store is growing up at a rather slow pace, but the tech giant claims that everything goes according to the plan.
In fact, the Windows 8 Store is already more successful than the iOS Store, Microsoft CFO Tami Reller said in a statement. At least, when it comes to the number of apps approved ... |
7 May 2013
16:01 GMT |
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Analysis firm Distimo has published the findings of its latest App Store research, naming the top downloaded apps in the month of April. Not surprisingly, the most downloaded free application worldwide on the iOS App Store was Candy Crush Saga, the match-three puzzler from King.com. In a recent update, the develope... |
7 May 2013
10:39 GMT |
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Apple seems to be determined to become the only provider of recommendations for apps, as it has begun to completely restrict searching the App Store with third-party tools, according to a developer.
Sources who wished to remain anonymous for fear of upsetting Apple are telling PocketGamer that the company is pushing... |
7 May 2013
07:39 GMT |
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Publisher Immanitas Entertainment has just announced that the Let’s Skate game title for iOS has finally been released on App Store. I reported on the upcoming availability of the game about two months ago and I let you know that Let’s Skate will be available on App Store beginning April. Let’s Sk... |
7 May 2013
02:06 GMT |
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Gameloft has released a new version of its Ice Age-themed village building game adding three new animals, new habitats, customization options, and more quests.
Ice Age Village 1.1.6 has a rather confusing changelog which states that 3 animals are coming to your village – Cacops, Iguanodon, and Dimetrodon – and then ... |
3 May 2013
20:41 GMT |
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Apple has kicked off a new countdown promotion, this time for the 50 billionth app to be downloaded from its iTunes App Store. As always, the winner will nab a $10,000 / €10,000 gift card.
The company announces on iTunes, “The App Store is about to hit 50 billion downloads. And you could win a $10,000 App... |
3 May 2013
03:45 GMT |
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LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles has just been tipped to arrive on iOS devices later this week. The action-oriented game will be available for free via App Store beginning May 4.
According to MCV, the game should include 15 challenging levels and five bonus missions, but only half of these will be available at la... |
2 May 2013
15:31 GMT |
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2K and Firaxis Games have just announced the upcoming availability of Ace Patrol iOS game from legendary game designer Sid Meier. The title will be available for free on App Store beginning May 9.
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol features strategic Word War I air-combat scenarios where players pilot planes in defense of ... |
1 May 2013
12:39 GMT |
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Igor Kalicinski’s iOS port of Survivalcraft, a sandbox survival and construction game inspired by Minecraft, has made the third spot on Apple’s Paid Apps charts.
Priced at $3.99 / €3.59, Survivalcraft is a Universal app that works natively on all iOS devices.
The game starts with a blocky character... |
30 April 2013
14:51 GMT |
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The App Store’s in-app purchasing system is a cash cow, but it’s also a huge pain in the neck for Apple, and for the rest of us. The company has begun tutoring customers on the subject, but continues to approve applications that make improper use of the system. Apple this week released a guide on its App... |
27 April 2013
09:15 GMT |
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A game that rips off Nintendo’s classic 2D platformer Mario has been confirmed as a huge scam that tries to trick unknowing users into making in-app purchases as high as $100 dollars (roughly €77). Highlighted in IGN’s iPhone Garbage series, “Super Monster Bros by Adventure Time Pocket Free Ga... |
27 April 2013
07:01 GMT |
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Apple has launched a thoughtful campaign that promotes games similar to Minecraft - Pocket Edition, one of the most popular (top grossing) games on the iTunes Store.
The campaign, dubbed “If You Like…” appears to be the first of a weekly / monthly series that Apple will use to promote apps that ma... |
26 April 2013
09:45 GMT |
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One week after releasing Google Play 4.0.26, which added some minor changes to the Android applications store, Google is slowly rolling out another version of the app.
According to AndroidPolice, Google Play Store 4.0.27 has been silently pushed live in some regions and will arrive in the following weeks on all Andr... |
26 April 2013
03:02 GMT |
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Apple’s Q2 2013 earnings call has been a treasure trove of numbers in every aspect relevant to the company’s business, including iCloud, which offers iMessage, Game Center, Mail, and various other services for Apple users.
According to a transcript from Apple’s Q2 2013 conference call, iCloud curre... |
24 April 2013
07:01 GMT |
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As of April 19, iOS and Mac OS developers are no longer allowed to use custom-formatted characters to denote features and changelogs in their apps’ descriptions.
According to a new report, Apple developers are now required to keep track of yet another guideline when submitting apps and / or updates to the App ... |
23 April 2013
09:41 GMT |
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After being rejected by Apple, AppShopper is back in the iTunes App Store in a new and improved form which no longer conflicts with the Cupertino giant's rules and regulations.
The original AppShopper app was removed by Apple because it went against a few rules introduced in 2012.
“Since that time we&rsq... |
23 April 2013
02:49 GMT |
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Google Play store sales are growing rapidly, but the numbers aren’t nearly as high as Apple’s, despite the fact that the latter has slowed down considerably in the last quarter. Research company Canalys ran a study, covering the top app stores in over 50 countries. Its studies revealed that Apple’... |
22 April 2013
08:41 GMT |
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David Mondou-Labbe has released Hiversaires, a fresh new IP for iOS gamers who can enjoy a good cryptic point & click adventure in a textless world.
David created the game for nostalgic gamers “who remember the times when you had to draw maps.”
The developer adds, “the dark labyrinth of Hiversaire... |
22 April 2013
08:24 GMT |
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Just when you thought you’d heard it all. KuaiYong, a Chinese service that replicates the Apple App Store, “is essentially distributing the exact same app – with the same license ID – over and over again,” according to a new report.
The same team that coded a pirate iOS app store a whil... |
19 April 2013
08:44 GMT |
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Following user reports that the BlackBerry World storefront could not be properly accessed from devices, Canadian mobile phone maker BlackBerry looked into the matter and managed to bring the service back to normal, it seems.
Apparently, a technical problem with the storefront prevented some users from being able t... |
19 April 2013
04:27 GMT |
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The BlackBerry World app store appears to have been hit by some issues, and that it is no longer working as it should be, at least this is what some users claim.
No specific details on the matter have been provided as of now, but it seems that the problem is widespread, although not all users are affected by it.
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18 April 2013
03:27 GMT |
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A new job posting on Apple’s website suggests we’re in for some changes in the way we “purchase, download, update and enjoy software on OS X.”
Apple has opened up a software engineering spot in the Mac App Store division and it needs to fill it with “an experienced, creative and energet... |
17 April 2013
09:57 GMT |
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Apple’s App Store is a highly lucrative business for some. That’s right, for some. Because only the apps that make top rankings generate enough revenue to make their developers rich. But everybody wants in. And according to a leaked document handed to Business Insider, the service rejected by Apple last ... |
17 April 2013
08:23 GMT |
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iOS users rejoice, as Facebook for iPhone and iPad has just been updated with new features and improvements.
Facebook's announcement comes several days after the company updated its Facebook and Messenger applications ahead of the Home release on Google Play.
The latest update for Facebook for iOS brings the l... |
16 April 2013
15:32 GMT |
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Zynga has released a new IP on the iTunes App Store called War of the Fallen, a multiplayer card battle game where you must follow your Dreamling spirit guide Lexa as you collect cards, level up, and use them to crush your enemies. A classic card game, War of the Fallen has anything you'd want: from boss fights... |
15 April 2013
07:33 GMT |
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If you’re looking for a new action-packed experience with guns and explosions, Killer Bean Studios LLC has you covered. They’ve released a brand new first-person shooter for iOS platforms, called Enemy Strike. Combining immersive 3D environments with intense FPS gameplay, the game puts players in the mid... |
11 April 2013
14:41 GMT |
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Smurfs' Village, the popular free-to-play game from Beeline Interactive, Inc., has received an update featuring an all-new adventure which involves rebuilding a carousel, installing stairs to gain access to the mountains, a wheel-of-fortune mini-game, and more.
In Smurfs Village 1.3.7 you must help rebuild a &l... |
11 April 2013
03:40 GMT |
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The pulling of AppGratis was not a mistake, nor was it an isolated case of an app getting rejected for App Store violations. Apple is determined to kick off a crackdown that will ultimately rid the iTunes Store of all app discovery services.
Sources familiar with the matter are telling AllThingsD that “AppGratis&rsq... |
10 April 2013
08:59 GMT |
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Apple has released a memo on its Developer site advising application sellers to manage their development assets via the new Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles section in Member Center. Providing a unified view via an intuitive interface, the new Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles section helps developers manage ... |
9 April 2013
04:16 GMT |
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AppGratis was removed from the iTunes App Store on Sunday, April 7, for violating two separate clauses. “The App Store is intended as a meritocracy,” a source familiar with the matter told AllThingsD. Upon reporting the removal of AppGratis from iTunes, we accurately predicted that said app got the axe f... |
9 April 2013
02:52 GMT |
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Apple has quietly removed iOS app discovery service AppGratis from its App Store listings, while the developers of the service are yet to provide an official statement as to what has happened. No one knows why AppGratis was pulled from the App Store, but TechCrunch suggests the move might have something to do with a... |
8 April 2013
02:49 GMT |
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Frogmind has released a new IP in the iTunes App Store called BADLAND, an atmospheric sidescroller that promises to plunge gamers in adventures unlike any other seen on iOS. BADLAND is set in a luscious forest filled with various inhabitants. “Although the forest looks like it’s from some beautiful fairy... |
4 April 2013
09:32 GMT |
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If you enjoy group calling with friends, family, or colleagues on your iPhone/iPod/iPad, chances are you’ve got fring installed on your iOS device. Listen up, because the latest version has some tweaks that might matter to you.
Fring allows up to four people to talk, hang out, collaborate and even text, on a ... |
4 April 2013
09:23 GMT |
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Apple is using new graphics to highlight the age rating for every iOS app on the iTunes App Store. The highlight now uses a prominent box which makes it easier to spot those titles that may be inappropriate for some audiences.
The image above shows the rating box in all its glory. For those of you wondering why the ... |
4 April 2013
04:49 GMT |
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After climbing up and down the ranks of Apple’s Paid Apps chart for months, Mojang’s immensely popular Minecraft – Pocket Edition is attempting to retake the crown, and has managed to pull back up to 3rd place after a long period of absence from the top. Minecraft – Pocket Edition has been av... |
29 March 2013
12:00 GMT |
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Google has just updated its Gmail application for iOS devices. The long-awaited “swipe between messages” feature has finally been added, along with some tweaks and bug fixes.
With the latest version of Gmail, users will be able to swipe left or right to move between messages without having to return to t... |
28 March 2013
02:00 GMT |
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Littleloud is a BAFTA-winning creative studio which develops original games for global audiences. The company recently launched a game on the App Store called Sweatshop HD. Apple has rejected it.
According to the UK developer, Sweatshop HD is an iPad game that “challenged people to think about the origin of th... |
25 March 2013
09:02 GMT |
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SkyGoblin, developers of well-known indie title The Journey Down, have just announced their game is now available for free on App Store. Fans of point-and-click adventures who own an iOS device should hurry up and grab this excellent game, as the offer is only available for 24 hours. For those out of the loop, The ... |
25 March 2013
08:31 GMT |
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Apple has pushed out an update to patch a few bugs in the Find My iPhone application for iDevices. The software has been promoted to version 2.0.2 on the iTunes App Store.
Although the app’s name indicates that you can use it to find your Apple smartphone, Find My iPhone works just as well with other types of ... |
25 March 2013
03:38 GMT |
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After getting hit by a class action lawsuit involving in-app purchases, Apple has started displaying a notice with every application that includes additional purchasable functionality.
There have been countless stories where kids would rack up huge bills while tapping through the app store on their parents’ iD... |
24 March 2013
05:17 GMT |
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Today, BlackBerry announced that the owners of devices running under the BlackBerry 10 operating system have access to over 100,000 applications through the official BlackBerry World app store, as over 30,000 new apps have been added to it in the past seven months.
BlackBerry Z10 owners can now enjoy a wide selecti... |
21 March 2013
09:27 GMT |
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Apple has approved a video camera app called “iVideo,” suggesting that the company has begun loosening up regarding the approval of apps that start with the iconic “i” prefix.
Over the years, Apple has rejected numerous applications that used i-Words in their name. Even things that remotely s... |
19 March 2013
08:28 GMT |
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The fury in Apple’s iOS user base has reached a tipping point. People are so fed up with the in-app purchase model that they’re willing to pay a bigger price for the full feature set to finally enjoy the experience they were promised.
The latest such example comes from a customer named Flunkie on Apple&r... |
18 March 2013
20:01 GMT |
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Developers enrolled with Apple’s annual programs are being handed a new version of Xcode, the Apple-developed digital toolset for iOS and OS X programming. Xcode 4.6.1 adds compatibility with the latest version of Mountain Lion, OS X 10.8.3.
According to the documentation dished out by Apple Inc., Xcode 4.6.1 ... |
16 March 2013
06:57 GMT |
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