When Apple launches the Mac App Store on January 6, Mac software developer MacPaw plans to release a brand new app called Ensoul.
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∞ Real Racing 2 hits the App Store
Firemint has announced the release of Real Racing 2 for iPhone and iPod touch. The game costs $9.99.
∞ Mac App Store launching January 6
Apple today ended weeks of speculation announcing its Mac App Store would officially launch on January 6, 2011.
∞ iTunes Rewind: Apple announces top iPhone, iPad apps of 2010
Apple on Thursday released its list of top iPhone and iPad apps of 2010. There are some well-known names on the list, and a few surprises too.
∞ Mac App Store launching in January 2011
Despite published reports to the contrary, Apple’s Mac App Store will launch in January 2011.
∞ Apple, publishers still at odds over magazine subscription details
Apple and magazine publishers still can’t agree on terms to get magazine subscriptions in the App Store.
∞ Organizers of 'anti-gay' iPhone app want it back on App Store
The people behind the Manhattan Declaration iPhone app — recently called anti-gay by critics — faxed a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs urging him to reinstate the app to the App Store.
∞ Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" coming in summer 2011
Apple gave its first look at Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion,” the next major iteration of its Mac operating system, at a special “Back to the Mac” event at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters on Wednesday. The software is slated for … Continued
∞ Mac App Store coming within 90 days
During Apple’s “Back to the Mac” announcement in Cupertino, Apple revealed some features of the next Mac OS X version – 10.7, code-named “Lion,” coming in summer 2011. One of the key features is a new Mac App Store, which … Continued
∞ One-third of US adults have apps on their phones
You could install apps on a portable device for years, but it never really took off until Apple opened the App Store for the iPhone. Now, according to a new study, 35 percent of US adults have apps on their … Continued
∞ Adobe reinstates development of Flash to iPhone app making tool
Adobe said it will once again begin working on a tool that allows Flash developers to deliver their apps to Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ Gruber on changes to the App Store policies
Apple took a huge step today by changing some of the policies governing the way developers create apps for the iOS. Apple also published guidelines for the review process of apps, making it easier for developers to know exactly what … Continued
∞ Apple launches App Store Volume Purchase for schools
Apple quietly launched a new program for educational institutions that want to purchase apps from its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad App Store — a Volume Purchase Program.
∞ Apple adds Genius to iPad App Store
Apple is taking steps to help users solve one of the most difficult problems on the App Store — discovery.
∞ Apple adds 'Try Before You Buy' to the iPhone App Store
Apple is always changing up the feature section of its App Store, for both the iPad and iPhone. The company on Friday added a new section that will surely please a lot of users.
∞ Apple reports $3.25 billion profit on strong iPhone, Mac sales
Apple on Tuesday reported a $3.25 billion profit for its fiscal third quarter of 2010 on record revenue of $15.7 billion. These results compare to revenue of $9.73 of revenue and a $1.83 billion profit in the year-ago quarter.
∞ Apple says 400 iTunes accounts affected by weekend hacks
We’ve all heard about the App Store hacks that happened over the July 4th long weekend and the fact that Apple kicked out the developer that caused the problems, but now we also know how many people were affected by … Continued
∞ Mac App Store Bodega 1.0 launches
Mac software developer, Freshcode, on Tuesday officially launched its Mac App Store called Bodega.
∞ Apple adds support for App Store to 13 countries
Apple on Thursday added support for its App Store to 13 additional countries.
∞ The Loop enters into strategic partnership with freshcode
This is a very big day for us here at The Loop. Today we entered into a strategic partnership with freshcode, makers of Bodega.
∞ Apple can be copied, but can it be beat?
Apple has some of the best selling computers in the market, it’s the No. 1 music distributor, it sells movies, TV shows, iPods and it’s changing the mobile space with the iPhone and App Store. It’s also one of the … Continued
∞ Apple unveils iTunes top selling music, TV, movies and apps for 2009
Apple on Tuesday revealed iTunes’ list of top selling media from the iTunes Store in a new feature called iTunes Rewind 2009.
∞ Schiller's App Store approvals comparison to retail store makes sense
I’ve been a vocal critic of Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch App Store approval process. I’m as frustrated with some of the decisions as anyone and tend to speak my mind, but recent comments from Apple’s Senior Vice President of … Continued
∞ Study: Apple's secret weapon is iPod touch
As competition heats up in the mobile phone space from companies like Google and Motorola, a new study points to Apple’s iPod touch as the company’s secret weapon.
∞ Thirty must-have games for the iPhone and iPod touch
The iPhone and iPod touch both make great handheld gaming systems. The iPhone 3GS and latest-generation iPod touch sport some under-the-hood improvements that make games load faster and perform better than before. Here’s a roundup of thirty games that will … Continued
∞ eBay releases Deals iPhone app
eBay on Monday released a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch called Deals, giving users the ability to find the best deals on eBay.
∞ Rock Band comes to the iPhone
After a few pretenders and some bona fide music games in their own right have made appearances on the App Store, EA Mobile has released a real version of Rock Band, the popular music rhythm game, for the iPhone and … Continued
∞ Apple now allows in-app purchases for free apps
In a note sent to iPhone developers on Thursday and seen by The Loop, Apple gave the thumbs-up to in-app purchases for free apps.
∞ Sonos ZonePlayer S5 wireless music system controlled by iPhone
Sonos on Tuesday expanded its multi-room music system catalog with the new ZonePlayer S5, a new wireless music system that works with iTunes and uses the iPhone or iPod touch as a controller. It costs $399 and will be available … Continued
∞ Skee-Ball and Ramp Champ bring midway games to iPhone and iPod touch
Asbury Park, NJ. Coney Island, NY. Santa Cruz, Calif. All of these places conjure a very specific and very American sense of having fun — fun at old-style arcades just like you’d find on the carnival midway or boardwalk near … Continued