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App Store Size: Comparisons and Challenges
App Store Size: Comparisons and Challenges
Apple has announced that the App Store now has over 100,000 titles available , making it the largest application store in the world. In verifying that claim, I checked into the app stores of the iPhone's main competitors: Android-based smartphones from various sources, RIM's BlackBerry, ...
Facebook iPhone Dev Quits Project Over Apple Tyranny
Facebook iPhone Dev Quits Project Over Apple Tyranny
techcrunch.com — “My decision to stop iPhone development has had everything to do with Apple’s policies.” – Joe Hewitt... Facebook developer Joe Hewitt , the man behind the immensely popular Facebook application for iPhone, has just tweeted that he’s done with the ... (more) Facebook iPhone Dev Quits Project Over Apple Tyranny
Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Now Available on the App Store
apple.com — CUPERTINO, California November 4, 2009 Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the... revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the world. iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries can choose from ... (more) Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Now Available on the ...
Apple App Store Takes One Tiny Step Toward Transparency
wired.com — Taking a small step toward openness, Apple is rolling out a brand new way for iPhone developers... to track the status of apps they’ve submitted to the App Store. While it may not sound like much, the move gives iPhone developers reason to ... (more) Apple App Store Takes One Tiny Step Toward Transparency
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