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Apple's App Store revenues poised to beat global movie ticket sales in 2018

Barring a sudden drop in demand, revenues from the App Store are likely to eclipse worldwide box office revenues sometime this year, according to one analyst.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Apple features subscription apps offering free trials in new App Store section

Apple recently published a new section to its iOS App Store that throws a spotlight on subscription-based apps offering free trials to new users, a move that plays into the company's wider push toward subscription pricing.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 5

Apple's App Store rakes in over $890M during Christmas week, $300M on New Year's

Starting on Christmas Eve, App Store shoppers spent over $890 million in a period of just seven days, Apple revealed on Thursday, adding that people spent another $300 million on New Year's Day alone.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple looks to simplify development of iPhone apps with acquisition of Vancouver-based Buddybuild

Developer support service Buddybuild announced that it has ben acquired by Apple, where its personnel will join the Xcode team in creating developer tools for iOS apps.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 11

As Apple's HomePod misses Christmas, Amazon Alexa tops App Store charts for first time

In a first for the app, Amazon Alexa has topped Apple's U.S. App Store charts, backing claims that the Echo Dot speaker was the top-selling item on Amazon.com during the holidays.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 83

Some of the best apps for your new Apple Watch

If you were lucky enough to get — or buy — an Apple Watch for Christmas, you might be wondering where to start with third-party apps. These a few of the most recommended ones out there.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Get these essential apps for your new iPhone or iPad

If you're lucky enough to be given a new iPhone this holiday season, or used gift money towards buying the devices, the first thing on your mind is deciding what apps to download. To help you decide, AppleInsider has put together a list of essential apps that you really should consider using on your brand new hardware.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

Aspyr ships 'Sid Meier's Civilization VI' on iOS with high-powered iPad required to play

Aspyr Media has released 'Sid Meier's Civilization VI' for the iPad, just over one year after it was released for macOS and Windows, with the port of the turn-based world-conquering game retaining all of its features of its desktop counterpart in its move to the smaller screen.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 12

AppleInsider's official iOS app updated to support iPhone X edge-to-edge display

Owners of Apple's latest and greatest iPhone X can now take advantage of its edge-to-edge OLED display in the official AppleInsider app, which is now available to download on the App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 25

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