Topic: App Store
Adobe continues assault on Apple's Final Cut Pro X with 'switcher program'
2011/01/07, 09:07 am
Adobe has continued its attempt to capitalize on discontent over Apple's new Final Cut Pro X, courting video professionals to convert to its competing Premiere Pro with 50 percent savings.
100,000 choices now available on Apple's iPad App Store
2011/30/06, 02:06 pm
There are now more than 100,000 applications available on the iPad App Store written specifically for the 9.7-inch display found on Apple's touchscreen tablet.
Direct revenue from mobile 'app stores' expected to top $14B in 2012
2011/29/06, 03:06 pm
Software sales from Apple's mobile App Store as well as competing options like the Android Market are expected to continue their huge growth in the coming years, reaching $14.1 billion in direct revenue in 2012 and nearly $40 billion by 2015.
Dissatisfied Final Cut Pro X customers receive refunds from Apple
2011/28/06, 12:06 pm
Facing backlash from customers who are unhappy with the revamped Final Cut Pro X, Apple has issued at least some refunds for the $299 Mac App Store purchase.
Apple adopts 7-day App Store return policy in Taiwan, Singapore to give soldiers iPads
2011/27/06, 03:06 pm
Apple has complied with Taiwanese law and now allows customers in that country up to one week to receive a refund on App Store software. Also, Singapore has announced it will arm members of its military with Apple's iPad.
iFund startups expect 300M downloads, $250M in revenue this year
2011/23/06, 09:06 pm
Celebrating the third anniversary of the $200 million iFund, venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers announced that the 25 companies the fund has invested in are expected to reach 300 million downloads and $250 million in mobile revenue in 2011.
Judge says Apple faces 'stumbling block' in trademark case against Amazon
2011/22/06, 08:06 pm
A U.S. District Judge said on Wednesday that she will "probably" deny Apple's trademark infringement request to block Amazon's Appstore for Android because the iPhone maker has yet to produce "real evidence" that customers have confused it with the App Store.
Apple releases iTunes Festival London 2011 iOS app with live streaming
2011/22/06, 10:06 am
Apple has released a new application for iOS devices that will allow users to stream live performances from the iTunes Festival London 2011, and even watch them on an HDTV via AirPlay.
Hulu Plus for iOS complies with Apple's subscription rules, removes Web link
2011/20/06, 09:06 am
In response to Apple's newly revised rules for subscription applications on iOS, Hulu Plus has removed a link to its website where users can buy a subscription outside of the confines of the App Store.
Adobe adds support for building iOS apps with Flash Builder, Flex
2011/20/06, 08:06 am
Adobe this week released Flash Builder 4.5 and Flex 4.5, adding the ability to build and distribute iPhone, iPad and iPod touch applications on Apple's official App Store.
New York Post website now blocking Safari access on Apple's iPad
2011/18/06, 10:06 pm
The New York Post has setup a new paywall targeting mobile Safari users on Apple's iPad and directing them to download the publication's app through the App Store.
Apple kicks off back-to-school promo: Buy a Mac, get a $100 App Store gift card
2011/16/06, 07:06 am
As expected, Apple on Thursday began its annual back-to-school sale, offering students a $100 Mac App Store gift card along with the purchase of a qualifying Mac.
Apple's Back to School' Promo starts tomorrow, offers $100 iTunes Gift Card
2011/15/06, 06:06 pm
Apple's annual back to school promotion for college bound Mac buyers begins tomorrow, offering a $100 iTunes Store gift card rather than bundling a free iPod as it has in previous years.
Rumor: Final Cut Pro X on sale, third-party Thunderbolt products unveiled next week
2011/14/06, 12:06 pm
Apple may appeal to its high-end video production customers next week with the release of Final Cut Pro X on the Mac App Store, as well as the announcement of new third-party products that will take advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt port found on new Macs, according to a new rumor.
Apple's iTunes Store, App Store now cost roughly $1.3 billion a year to operate
2011/13/06, 08:06 pm
The costs associated with maintaining the iTunes Store and App Store have grown to more than $1.3 billion a year, according to one estimate.
Apple accused of appropriating rejected 'Wi-Fi Sync' app
2011/11/06, 02:06 am
After Apple revealed its new Wi-Fi Sync feature in iOS 5, the company has been accused of ripping off the work of a developer whose app, which is also titled "Wi-Fi Sync," was rejected from the App Store.
Apple describes Amazon Appstore as 'inferior' and a security threat
2011/10/06, 04:06 pm
In a new filing in its ongoing legal battle to protect the "App Store" trademark, Apple said it is worried that users will confuse the iOS App Store with Amazon's "inferior" product, which it described as a potential security concern for mobile devices.
Apple files motion to intervene in Lodsys suit against iOS developers
2011/10/06, 08:06 am
In an effort to protect its iOS developers, Apple has filed a motion to intervene in legal action taken by patent-holder Lodsys over App Store in-app purchases.
iTunes in the Cloud allows re-downloading of apps Apple removed from App Store
2011/09/06, 04:06 pm
With the new iTunes in the Cloud service, users can re-download all applications that were once purchased, including software that is no longer publicly available on the App Store.
Apple investigating iPhone app to coordinate movie times with other plans
2011/09/06, 09:06 am
Apple has shown interest in creating its own iPhone application that would present users with movie showtimes that would fit into their personal calendar and schedule of plans.

