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'Super Mario Run' tops Apple's highest grossing, free app charts hours after launch

Less than 12 hours after its launch on Thursday, Nintendo's ultra-hyped "Super Mario Run" now sits atop two of Apple's Top Charts as the most popular free and top grossing app.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 19

Nike+ Run Club app update delivers enhanced Apple Watch autonomy, better GPS mapping, more

Nike on Thursday released an update to its Nike+ Run Club club app — the heart and soul of Apple Watch Nike+ — that brings a number of software enhancements save battery life and increase autonomy.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

What the 'Super Mario Run' in-app purchase gets you for $9.99

Some confusion has erupted regarding the newly released "Super Mario Run" single in-app purchase — AppleInsider explains what you get, and what you don't, for your $9.99.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Apple Support app makes US App Store debut

After a month of availability in the Netherlands, Apple's standalone hardware and software support app landed in the U.S. App Store on Tuesday, complete with customer personalization via iCloud integration, live chat options, recent service history and more.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 5

Amazon brings shopping to big screen with new Apple TV app

Online retail giant Amazon on Tuesday released a new tvOS app that lets users browse digital shelves, read product reviews and make purchases directly from a fourth-generation Apple TV.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 9

Verizon turns down Note 7 'kill' update as Apple rejects 'Samsung Pay Mini' at App Store

Verizon won't be joining other U.S. carriers in pushing out a "kill" update for the fire-prone and now defunct Samsung Galaxy Note 7, according to an announcement. In the meantime, Apple has allegedly rejected a "Samsung Pay Mini" app at the iOS App Store, possibly deflecting competition for Apple Pay.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

November set App Store's 'highest monthly sales ever,' says Apple's Schiller

Last month saw the App Store achieve a new monthly sales record, Apple's senior VP of worldwide marketing said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 27

Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its "Best of" selections for 2016, highlighting the year's most popular apps, TV shows, movies, e-books and other content sold across the company's various digital storefronts.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

App Store highlights titles with support for single sign-on in iOS 10.2

Perhaps hinting at the update's imminent launch, people using the iOS 10.2 beta can now find a section on the App Store dedicated to apps which support single sign-on for their cable, satellite, or internet TV streaming services.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

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