Nov 17
Apple released two new iPhone ads. This time the purpose is to promote the fact that the App Store has more then 100,000 apps. » Apple Launched Two New Ads
Nov 16
MacRumors has heard from several sources that Apple is preparing to launch a “Concierge” iPhone application targeted at customers of its retail stores. The application will reportedly provide many of the same functions available through the company’s retail store online reservations system, allowing customers to schedule Genius Bar and One to One appointments from their mobile devices. Sources have also indicated that the application will allow users to keep tabs on their premium membership subscriptions offered by the company. » Apple To Release ‘Concierge’ iPhone Application?
Nov 15
The iPod touch has been put on the market as a gaming device, and certainly not without success. With a pretty large amount of games in the App Store, and fairly low priced, the iPod touch seems to form a threat to Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. » Apple Getting More Serious With Gaming Industry?
Nov 14
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MacWorld reports that Apple has quietly rolled out “iTunes Preview”, a Web-based listing of iTunes Store content that allows users to browse the store’s offerings without the need for an iTunes installed on their devices. While iTunes is still required for listening to song samples and purchasing content, the move to Web-based listings provides a convenient means for users to share links to iTunes content with others without depending on iTunes for viewing purposes. » Apple Deploys Web-Based “iTunes Preview” Online
Nov 13
Apple has announced they will open 40 to 50 new Apple Stores next year. Ron Johnson, senior vice-president, says that most of those stores will be placed outside of America. Countries like Canada, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France and China will get one or more Apple Stores. » Many New Apple Stores Next Year
Nov 13
Many many people are waiting for the game Ravensword to be released. The Unity engine seems to be able to deliver a highly detailed game. However, the developers of the game got bad news. Ravensword has been rejected by Apple because of some API’s which exists inside of all Unity games. » “Ravensword” Rejected By Apple
Nov 12
The approval system of Apple has been in the news this year more often then previous years. According to the complaints the system is slow and developers don’t get any insight at all. Many developers had to wait weeks (sometimes even months) before their application was finally approved and showed up in the App Store. To give the developers some insight and a little bit more bearable, Apple made a tracking system which shows the steps to follow before the app gets approved.
