Apple again allows promo codes for mature-rated apps

In a move that is sure to please many developers, Apple has decided to again grant promotional codes to mature App Store software rated for ages 17 and up — a distinction that still includes all browser-embedded apps.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 11

Numerous third party case photos support iPod camera rumors

A plethora of recently revealed Chinese third-party iPod cases seem to corroborate rumors that cameras will be included in new models of the iPod touch and iPod nano, expected to be released later this year.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 28

U.S. carries most of iPhone, iPod touch market, for now - report

More than half of all iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide are from the U.S., though international popularity of both devices is currently outpacing growth in America, a study released Thursday shows.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 71

iPhone, iPod touch "cannibalizing" traditional iPod market

Sales of traditional MP3 players like the iPod nano, iPod shuffle and iPod classic continue to decline, as the enemies of these Apple products — the iPhone and iPod touch — come from within the same company.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 40

Apple suggests App Store redesign in the works

Acknowledging that there is room for improvement in the current offering, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said Tuesday that Apple is looking for new ways to categorize software in the App Store on the iPhone and iPod touch.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 56

Blu-ray special features coming to App Store

The last to embrace the Blu-ray high definition video format, Universal is poised to become the first to tie home theater with Apple's App Store, bringing companion features to the iPhone and iPod touch.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 166

Developers claim Apple rates all browser-embedded apps mature

Apple has caught the ire of some developers this week after it was revealed that all applications with integrated Web browsers will reportedly be rated for ages 17 and up, and that all such apps will not be entitled to promotional codes.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 56

Big game publishers embrace App Store

While many of the early successful iPhone and iPod touch games came from small-time developers, big-name content creators like Electronic Arts, id Software and Konami are flocking to the platform, using their brands and marketing muscle to compete.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 23

Third-gen iPod touch tracked in online logs

Proof of a major update to the iPod touch has solidified with online stats now showing a mystery iPod 3,1 device using apps.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 34

Apple may add micro projectors to iPhones, iPod touches

With the storage capacities of iPhones and iPod touches on the rise, consumers are likely to begin carrying more and more of their digital video content on the devices, and could soon have the capability to project those videos for friends and family just about anywhere.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 51

Apple procuring video camera modules for next-gen iPod touch

With all of Apple's spring product offerings now on the market, attention is shifting towards the company's fall iPod launches, which are widely expected to include the first models that will dual as pocket-sized digital cameras.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 40

Apple looks towards fingerprint-based multi-touch controls

Filings from Apple over the past two years reveal that the company is constantly looking to improve upon the ways in which customers interact with its multi-touch devices, the latest of which proposes methods for controlling iPods and iPhones by detecting and using a user's fingerprints.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 9

University of Florida's PharmD program to require iPod touch

The University of Florida is the second school in as many months to announce that students enrolling in one of its curriculums this fall will be required to own either an iPhone or iPod touch, highlighting an increasing role for Apple's multi-touch devices in higher education.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 26

Upgrade fee sees few iPod touch users updating to 3.0 software

Nearly half of all iPhone users have already jumped at the opportunity to enhance the functionality of their handsets by installing the free iPhone Software 3.0 update, but the same can't be said for iPod touch users, who — deterred by a $10 upgrade charge — are adopting the new software at a snail's pace.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 136

Apple releases iPhone Software 3.0

Apple on Wednesday afternoon formally rolled out iPhone Software 3.0 for existing iPhone and iPod touch customers, delivering some long-requested features such as copy & paste.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 380

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