Long Tail of iPhone Apps Is Extra Long — and Not In a Good Way

Only 19 percent of iPhone/iPod Touch applications in the AdMob network had more than 10,000 users in May, and a mere 5 percent had more than 100,000 users, according to the mobile ad network’s latest Mobile Metrics report. With more than 50,000 apps available on the iPhone, the long tail is in full effect — but even so, the steepness of the curve is impressive. More than half of the apps in the AdMob network had fewer than 1,000 users in May.
The data in question does not apply to the App Store as a whole, only to apps serving ads from AdMob, but given the lack of any other hard data, this is what we must work with. It’s clear that many apps just aren’t taking off with consumers, either because they’re are bad, brand new, very old or niche applications, or because they just haven’t gotten enough promotion. Or, perhaps, with 50,000 apps in the store, the paradox of choice plays a role — there may simply be too much to choose from, so Apps can’t pull away from the pack. But this was true last year as well, when the store had just opened.
By Jordan Golson

Actual cost of 16GB iPhone 3GS

Today iSuppli revealed the results from the breakdown of the new 16GB iPhone 3GS. They estimated that all together the pieces cost a total of $172.46. The manufacturing costs an additional $6.50. That makes the total cost of each device $178.96. The tear down of the phone shows that Apple is using the same BCM4325 combination Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chip from Broadcom that had been used in the second generation iPod touch. The price estimates does not include research, software, development, distribution, or royalty costs. If this was included, the price would be significantly higher.

AT&T releases Turn-by-Turn GPS App

Today, AT&T released their first GPS App. Unlike Navigon, this App works in the United States. This App is free to download but their is a $9.99 a month subscription for the service. There is traffic data and map updates. Other features are:

–ability to search for gas by price in order to save you money

–search for an address or the nearest coffee house, or search for an ATM or Wi-Fi hotspot.

–If you miss a turn, their is automatic rerouting to get you to your destination.

–Onscreen GPS navigation and voice-operated keeps your hands safely on the wheel.

Get it here: AT&T Navigator: monthly fee on AT&T bill

Navigon releases first Mobile navigator on App Store

While TomTom was the first company to anounce a mobile navigation software for the iPhone, Navigon is now the first company to release one. On the App Store it is called MobileNavigator Europe. It is very pricey and currently only in Europe. The App uses the popular NAVTEQ maps which is capable of being loaded into storage memory so that it doesn’t need any data connection. Mobile Navigator will have 2D and 3D maps, automatic portrait and landscape modes, speed assistant, a “take-me-home” function, voice navigation, and the ability to pause during calls.

Watch the demo video of the Mobile Navigator in action:

10 million apps, 1 million phones

Apple reports that in the first weekend they have sold 1 million iPhones. At the launch of the original iPhone, it took 74 days to reach 1 million devices sold. To go along with the 1 million iPhones, there have been 10 million apps downloaded this weekend.

“The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and iPod touch user instantly.”

iPhone 3G S Activation Delay, $30 iTunes Gift Card

Since the release of the iPhone 3G S, there have been numerous accounts of customers facing problems while trying to activate their new devices. On the screen of the computer, a message came up saying that it could take up to 48 hours for the phone to be activated. Due to the large quantity of problems, Apple sent out this letter to the customers telling them they will receive a $30 iTunes credit:

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Dear Apple Customer,

Thank you for your recent Apple Store order. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your iPhone activation.

We are still resolving the issue that was encountered while activating your iPhone with AT&T. Unfortunately, due to system issues and continued high activation volumes, this could take us up to an additional 48 hours to complete.

On Monday, you’ll receive an email from Apple with an iTunes Store credit in the amount of $30. We hope you will enjoy this gift and accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this delay has caused.

Thank you for choosing Apple.

Sincerely,
Apple Online Store Team

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Doctor Cell Phone

Doctor Cell Phone has announced today that they will be accepting the iPhone 3G S for repair. Dr. Cell Phone repairs just about everything including cracked screens, speaker and mic repairs, repairs on the charging port, and home button repairs. Dr. Cell Phone is located in Dallas, Texas.

Check him out at www.drcellphone.com or call 1-877-349-7297

Voice Control on iPhone 3G S

iPhone 3G S vs. Palm Pre

Enjoy!

The new iPhone 3G S unboxing