This week Microsoft followed Apple’s lead and quietly brought local Windows Phone Marketplace pricing more in line (though not completely) with the US. I reached out to Microsoft for comment, and here’s what they had to say… More »
The war over the “App Store” name is far from over, but Amazon’s been granted a small reprieve by a US judge, having denied Apple from requesting a preliminary injunction on the use of the term. More »
Apple will ban apps that warn drivers of DUI checkpoints, according to changes in the company’s App Store Review Guidelines. [Jalopnik]
There’s no reason (and maybe no way?) to steal Mac OS X anymore: It’s only available via the Mac App Store – and it’s only $31.99. A deal too good to pirate, really. More »
Some successful stories are pouring out of today’s WWDC keynote – apparently the Mac App Store is now the number one place to buy software online, beating Best Buy, Walmart and Office Depot. Developers Pixelmator made $US1 million in their first 20 days, and Triptico quadrupled its revenue after selling its stuff on the store. [Live Blog]
According to a report from app watchers Distimo, Android developers are struggling to convert their apps into serious revenue raisers, compared to those creating software for iOS. With Android overtaking Apple in terms of handsets, you have to ask yourself, “why is that?” More »
