For a brief moment during Apple’s WWDC 2014 keynote, developers thought that the company was finally going to deliver on a long-requested feature: iOS App Store trials. But a misunderstanding created a humorously awkward moment, and underscored the desire of the community for this important feature.
Fantasy Action RPG Infinity Blade II Available for Free as App of the Week
The popular iOS game Infinity Blade II is free for the next week as part of Apple’s “App of the Week” promotion. Related to the promotion, developer Chair Entertainment has also discounted 2012’s Infinity Blade III to $2.99, down from its regular price of $6.99. You can grab both apps now from the iOS App Store.
Apple Launches Annual 12 Days of Gifts App, U.S. Customers Now Welcome
Apple on Monday launched its “12 Days of Gifts” campaign, an annual promotion that offers users twelve days of free iTunes and App Store content to celebrate the holidays. Notably, U.S. customers will be able to participate this year for the first time.
iOS App Store Hits One Million Active Applications
Apple’s U.S. iOS App Store reached a milestone early this month; the store now lists over one million active applications for the first time, according to independent data from Appsfire and AppShopper. Apple reached the million mark for all national stores combined earlier this year, but this weekend’s U.S. total alone represents a new record for the company. It should be clarified that the one million figure represents active applications still listed on the store. Apple has approved approximately 1.4…
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iOS ‘Last Compatible Version’ App Store Feature Optional for Devs
Apple has clarified the policies behind a new App Store feature that lets users running older versions of iOS download the “last compatible version” of apps that have been upgraded. It turns out that developers will be able to opt-out of the program at any time.
Apple Quietly Raises App Store Cellular Download Limit to 100MB
Alongside the launch of iOS 7, Apple on Wednesday quietly upped the size limit for cellular App Store downloads from 50 to 100MB. The increase will help users without access to a Wi-Fi network grab the new iOS 7-optimized apps.
Older iDevices Can Now Download ‘Last Compatible Version’ on App Store
With iOS 7 about to launch, and a ton of updated apps to follow, Apple quietly updated the App Store to ensure that the company’s customers running older devices can still download apps. The Store will now automatically offer an older compatible build of certain apps if the current version doesn’t support the user’s version of iOS.
Apple’s iOS App Store Hits 50 Billion Downloads
Another milestone for Apple: the company announced late Wednesday that it has surpassed 50 billion app downloads from its iOS App Store. The announcement marks the end of a “50 Billion App Countdown” contest that began on May 2. The winner of the contest, judged by Apple to the be individual who downloaded the 50 billionth app, will receive a $10,000 gift card valid on the iOS, iTunes, and Mac App Stores. 50 additional winners will be chosen by Apple…
After Lawsuit, Apple Adds In-App Purchase Explanation to App Store
After adding warnings about in-app purchases (IAPs) to its App Store in March, Apple on Friday added a new App Store section with a more detailed explanation of the controversial practice. In-app purchases are a way for developers to offer users additional content in their apps after the initial purchase or download has been completed. Paid apps have used the capability to unlock new features while free apps have seen great success in using in-app purchases to give users a…
Chinese Court: Apple at Fault for 3rd Party Copyright Violations
A Chinese court ruled Tuesday that Apple must pay 730,000 yuan (approximately US$118,000) to three writers for allowing unlicensed copies of their works to be sold on the App Store. While the monetary impact of the decision will barely be felt in Cupertino, the ruling may set a precedent in China that that could force digital distributors of content to alter their policies. The books at issue were reportedly uploaded to the iOS App Store as standalone apps by third…