iPhone App Store downloads top 10 million in first weekend
In addition to selling more than 1 million of its new iPhone 3G handsets since Friday, Apple announced that iPhone and iPod touch users also downloaded more than 10 million applications from the the company's new App Store during the same three-day period.
"The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days,? said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and iPod touch user instantly.?
Having launched with just over 500 native iPhone and iPod touch-ready applications, Apple now says the number of apps available for download has swelled to more than 800. Over 200 of those applications are available for free and more than 90 percent remain priced at less than $10.
Many of these new applications take advantage of iPhone?s large display, Multi-Touch user interface, fast hardware-accelerated 3D graphics, built-in accelerometer and location-based technology.
The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so users can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly.
Applications are free or charged to the user?s iTunes account and the App Store notifies the user when updates are available for their apps. Customers can also shop the App Store from iTunes running on a Mac or PC, which syncs applications to the iPhone or iPod touch using a USB cable.
"The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days,? said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and iPod touch user instantly.?
Having launched with just over 500 native iPhone and iPod touch-ready applications, Apple now says the number of apps available for download has swelled to more than 800. Over 200 of those applications are available for free and more than 90 percent remain priced at less than $10.
Many of these new applications take advantage of iPhone?s large display, Multi-Touch user interface, fast hardware-accelerated 3D graphics, built-in accelerometer and location-based technology.
The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so users can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly.
Applications are free or charged to the user?s iTunes account and the App Store notifies the user when updates are available for their apps. Customers can also shop the App Store from iTunes running on a Mac or PC, which syncs applications to the iPhone or iPod touch using a USB cable.
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At 30% iProfit it's going to put a lot of $$$ in the bank.
Anyone want to start guessing what this new revenue stream will start yielding for Apple...?
At 30% iProfit it's going to put a lot of $$$ in the bank.
They will miss my $ lol, I cannot update my credit card at the Apple web site. My dot Mac/MobileMe family membership expires in 36 hours and I keep "server errors please try again later" messages (sound familiar?). Phoning is useless as i am told there is no way to pay over the phone and someone will contact me within 48 hours. Here is hoping ...
Mind you, I have never had this App on my phone, or ever singed up for anything related to Loopt. And they definitely don't have my permission to spam me with text messages! In fact, the only contact I've had with Loopt is via the iTunes App store.
This needs to stop immediately, as text messages cost money. I'm sure I'm not the only one this is happening to, I wonder if Apple knows about this yet? If they don't, they will soon. If I get another spam text, both Apple and AT&T will be hearing from me.
Is there a way to block specific numbers from texting/calling your phone?
I've owned an iPhone for less than 48 hours and I've already received two spam SMS text messages from Loopt...what's up with that? Both times the number it came from was 56678.
Mind you, I have never had this App on my phone, or ever singed up for anything related to Loopt. And they definitely don't have my permission to spam me with text messages! In fact, the only contact I've had with Loopt is via the iTunes App store.
This needs to stop immediately, as text messages cost money. I'm sure I'm not the only one this is happening to, I wonder if Apple knows about this yet? If they don't, they will soon. If I get another spam text, both Apple and AT&T will be hearing from me.
Is there a way to block specific numbers from texting/calling your phone?
Two thoughts. Add the iPhone number to the 'do not call registry' asap. Also if you contacted Loopt via iTunes store, you may be classed as a willing contact and that means they can call you for up to three months I believe under the do not call rules.
Two thoughts. Add the iPhone number to the 'do not call registry' asap. Also if you contacted Loopt via iTunes store, you may be classed as a willing contact and that means they can call you for up to three months I believe under the do not call rules.
Thanks for the input.
I guess I phrased it wrong before...I didn't actually "contact" Loopt (that I know of). All I did was read the description of the App, and read the comments other people left, that's it. I never left the App store and I didn't install the App itself.
The only I purchased was Super Monkey Ball......which after a few times...pretty lame as well.
On another note...did anyone notice the iPhone 2.0 Calendar application has changed to Monday thru Sunday.Yet iCal on my Mac is still Sunday thru Saturday....this bothers me.
I have to admit, just not really impressed on the App Store offerings.....the "free" apps really are lame.
The only I purchased was Super Monkey Ball......which after a few times...pretty lame as well.
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to each their own, i guess. I am very happy with my free apps, Pandora for finding and listening to new music, which is fabulous, Yelp for close by restaurants and bars (with reviews), VoiceNotes for notes while driving, and the free Italian voice phrasebook for my upcoming trip should be helpful. I even like Truveo for searching video sites and watching videos...so many great free apps....so little time..
I happen to think they are the perfect balance, very entertaining with a nice dose of torture.
That said... it would be a good idea to add sensitivity controls though so people can play it however they want.
It could challenge you more by stepping up in sensitivity too.
PS:
My Request for Super Monkey Ball - PAUSE the game when I get a Phone call or Exit the App!!
I have to admit, just not really impressed on the App Store offerings.....the "free" apps really are lame.
Far too much chaff at the App Store. I hope that a number of businesses will develop free apps as a way to drive brand loyalty and/or website traffic. ESPN, Individual sports teams, AI(?), news outlets, amazon, etc. Should be lots of them within a few months.
Searching for apps is going to rapidly become VERY cumbersome. The page view in a category in iTunes offers no summary of the app; only the name, price, icon, and release date. Very poor UI. Take away the multiple categories that so many apps have and the offering actually looks pretty slim.
The good thing is that lots of reviews are calling out the bad apps.
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I've owned an iPhone for less than 48 hours and I've already received two spam SMS text messages from Loopt...what's up with that? Both times the number it came from was 56678.
Mind you, I have never had this App on my phone, or ever singed up for anything related to Loopt. And they definitely don't have my permission to spam me with text messages! In fact, the only contact I've had with Loopt is via the iTunes App store.
This needs to stop immediately, as text messages cost money. I'm sure I'm not the only one this is happening to, I wonder if Apple knows about this yet? If they don't, they will soon. If I get another spam text, both Apple and AT&T will be hearing from me.
Is there a way to block specific numbers from texting/calling your phone?
No idea on the blocking, but the texts are probably coming from people adding you their Loopt list, Loopt will send you a text asking you if you want to transmit your location to them. Might be better for them to send you an email as it would cost much less, or offer you the option of opting out in the future.
http://forums.appleinsider.com/showthread.php?t=88789
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Sure, there are a lot of apps that I won't be spending my money on, but there are several nice ones. I you go into a bookstore, how many books will you leave with? A handful out of thousands. Same at the app store, I'm sure.
More apps are trickling out, with a really nice seeming new one that allows mindmapping, cut and paste, etc.
The developers had three months to get these apps ready; how many of us can put together a top-notch product in that time? I create teaching materials and my development time is a minimum of 3 to 4 months, usually 6 or more. A lot of these developers did amazing work in a short time; some intend on upgrading their products soon, too (I contacted two about some features I would like to see before buying and they said they were coming within a month or two).
Give it a chance; they will get even better.
Sure, there are a lot of apps that I won't be spending my money on, but there are several nice ones. I you go into a bookstore, how many books will you leave with? A handful out of thousands. Same at the app store, I'm sure.
More apps are trickling out, with a really nice seeming new one that allows mindmapping, cut and paste, etc.
The developers had three months to get these apps ready; how many of us can put together a top-notch product in that time? I create teaching materials and my development time is a minimum of 3 to 4 months, usually 6 or more. A lot of these developers did amazing work in a short time; some intend on upgrading their products soon, too (I contacted two about some features I would like to see before buying and they said they were coming within a month or two).
Give it a chance; they will get even better.
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A year from now their will be 20 or so 'must have' apps. The rest will be games, books and second rate apps. Nevertheless, that'll be better than anything else available on the other mobile platforms, IMO.
There's only so much you'll be able to do on any hand held device.
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A year from now their will be 20 or so 'must have' apps. The rest will be games, books and second rate apps. Nevertheless, that'll be better than anything else available on the other mobile platforms, IMO.
There's only so much you'll be able to do on any hand held device.
Of all the apps available for the Mac (or PC, whichever you use), how many have you actually bought? I've bough quite a few over the years, but I have stuck with the good ones, which is a rather small number.
There is a lot of potential in hand-held devices, and we are just witnessing the beginning.
I have to admit, just not really impressed on the App Store offerings.....the "free" apps really are lame.
The only I purchased was Super Monkey Ball......which after a few times...pretty lame as well.
On another note...did anyone notice the iPhone 2.0 Calendar application has changed to Monday thru Sunday.Yet iCal on my Mac is still Sunday thru Saturday....this bothers me.
Sounds like you may have an app in mind that is better. Create one and sell it... we'll see how you make out.
Of all the apps available for the Mac (or PC, whichever you use), how many have you actually bought? I've bough quite a few over the years, but I have stuck with the good ones, which is a rather small number.
There is a lot of potential in hand-held devices, and we are just witnessing the beginning.
You know the old saying...
"90 percent of everything is crap? ?Theodore Sturgeon
On another note...did anyone notice the iPhone 2.0 Calendar application has changed to Monday thru Sunday.Yet iCal on my Mac is still Sunday thru Saturday....this bothers me.
I am using v2.0 build 5A347 and the calendar days are Sunday?Saturday, but I see no option to change it under Settings.