Apple apps save the day

Thanks so much Apple for the amazing App Store. I am currently sitting on a plane as I write this. The apps that I have been using through this flight have really helped me. My favorite app right now has to be the tiger woods PGA app. This app can take a long time to be beaten and will last a long time. I highly reccomend it even though it is a little pricey compared to other apps. Another game that is awesome is Real Racing. This app is $10 and worth every penny. Realistic, fun, and exciting describes it best. It is one of the best simulators on the store. There is a career mode which can get challenging. The last game I want to talk about is Brothers in Arms. This app is a shooting game that represents World War II. It has very good graphics and beats most of the other apps that are of this genre. Although I have not gotten far in this game yet, I have not seen to many different weapons or tanks. The story line isn’t spelled out but i’m sure anyone playing can figure out what it is. Well, I guess I’m going to get back to my apps now since I do have many more hours on this plane.

Porn on Apple App Store

Just after the first iPhone app was released containing nudity, it was quickly removed from the store. While the developer of this app does say that he voluntarily removed the app, it appears that Apple may have forced it to be removed. Apple PR said to CNN that Apple will not distribute “porn” or any other inappropriate content.

“Apple will not distribute applications that contain inappropriate content, such as pornography. The developer of this application added inappropriate content directly from their server after the application had been approved and distributed, and after the developer had subsequently been asked to remove some offensive content. This was a direct violation of the terms of the iPhone Developer Program. The application is no longer available on the App Store.”

YouTube Mobile Uploads up 400% since iPhone 3GS

Today it was announced by Google that the amount of daily YouTube uploads from mobile devices have increased 400% since the launch of the iPhone 3GS. The 3GS has the ability to easily record and upload videos directly to YouTube. YouTube says that the increase in uploads since the release follows the trend of a 1700% increase in videos over the past six months.

“This growth represents three things coming together: new video-enabled phones on the market, improvements to the upload flow when you post a video to YouTube from your phone, and a new feature on YouTube that allows your videos to be quickly and effortlessly shared through your social networks. It takes just a minute to connect your YouTube account to your Facebook, Twitter and Google Reader accounts. Complete a simple, one-time connection on our upload page to allow all your friends and followers to get a real-time stream of your uploads to YouTube, which can be essential in this age of citizen reporting and ubiquitous sharing.”

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.

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

My top 5 favorite Apps

1. BeejiveIM: This is app is a bit expensive but it does its purpose and it does it amazing. It is the best instant messaging app on the iPhone. It is capable of running Jabber, Yahoo, Aim, and even Facebook.

2. Pandora: Pandora is the king of the radio on the iPhone. This app lets you customize your radio station where ever you are. You make your stations and add your own music.

3. Shazam: Have you ever listened to a song but didn’t know what it was called? Well, then you will love Shazam. Play the song for a few seconds and Shazam will “tag” the song with the name, artist, and a link to itunes to buy it.

4. Facebook: Facebook for iPhone. With its sleek interface, you can surf through Facebook just as you do on the computer. You can take photos and upload them straight from the phone, make wall comments, leave inbox messages, and take advantage of many other cool features.

5. The Sims 3: The Sims is an excellent game for the iPhone. It is a little on the pricy side but it is worth it. You can create your own sim, buy stuff, get a job, chat with other sims, and do many other activities. If you have any gift cards or just need an app that will keep you busy for many weeks, this is the way to go.

The new iPhone 3G S unboxing