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appleinsider.com - 7/23/2009
Apple suggests App Store redesign in the works
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Acknowledging that there is room for improvement in the current offering, Apple COO Tim Cook said Tuesday that Apple is looking for new ways to categorize software in the App Store on the iPhone and iPod touch.
appleinsider.com - 7/29/2009
Apple adds keywords to App Store additions for easier search
— appleinsider.com — Soon after Apple admitted that improvements were needed in helping users locate App Store software, developers have... been asked to add a list of keywords for their submitted applications to improve discovery. (more) Apple adds keywords to App Store additions for easier search

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appcubby.com - 7/21/2009
5 is the new 10 | None
— appcubby.com — The App Store is a tough place to do business. In addition to the countless hours I... ve spent overseeing the development of the App Cubby apps, I ve also spent a ton of time pouring over the App Store charts, experimenting with pricing and marketing , ... (more) 5 is the new 10 | None

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polarbearfarm.com - 7/30/2009
The Emperor’s New Clothes
— polarbearfarm.com — A lot has been written about the success of the App Store, over 50,000 apps available, 1.5... Billion downloads in its first year, talk about how it’s unprecedented etc. However I think it’s long past time for a reality check here. This is a ... (more) The Emperor’s New Clothes

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iPhonefreak:  Apple to overhall the App Store

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Apple to overhall the App Store
iPhonefreak — ... , it can be difficult for users to find new applications with the current categorization methods. Cook said during Tuesday’s earnings report conference call. “Apple has some ideas on how to improve the experience.” The details are still far and few, but I’m willing to bet that we can probably expect to see changes being made to the App Store within the next few months. [ AppleInsider ]

App Store Will Have to Evolve
iPhone News Updated — ... Neil Hughes, AppleInsider stated… “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.”. Check out the full story here ...

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