Jan 07
Early in the days of the iPhone and other smartphones many people though apps would be a big money maker, but you might not have know just how big a … Continue reading
Dec 16
Last week we reported that Apple had released its 12 Days of Gifts giveaway app which it releases around the holiday season each year. Through the app, Apple offers millions of iOS users free content such as books, apps, movies, songs and more. The promotion will officially kick off on December 26, at this point in time that app only functions as a countdown timer. However the company had a little surprise for users who had already downloaded the app. Lorde’s new single No Better, which was released on Friday, was given away for free through the app.
The notification Apple attached with the free single read that this was a gift to get users started, as they wait for December 26. Apart from the single, a music video for Lorde’s hit song Royals was also given away for free. Apple has traditionally only limited access to 12 Days of Gifts to iOS users in Canada and Europe, but this time around it has included the U.S. as well. Customers in the U.S. can also download the app and they too are eligible for all the free content that Apple will give out in those 12 days. 12 Days of Gifts is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store.
‘No Better’ Lorde Single Given Away Free By Apple original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 05
There’s an error appearing for users this afternoon for iDevices and desktop computers when they access iTunes or the App Store with the word “Fatal” in it. While we wouldn’t recommend panicking quite yet, you can rest easy in knowing you’re not the only one to see said error. A variety of users in forums […]
Nov 26
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the virtual QWERTY keyboard on iOS devices, making mistakes while typing is inevitable. Accidently place your finger on an alphabet you don’t want to enter and the touchscreen registers it as a tap, which results in a typo. The App Store’s search engine used to be very specific, making a spelling mistake when searching for an app’s would result in that app not being displayed in the search results. TechCrunch claims to have learnt that Apple tweaked the search engine a few weeks ago and it now disregards misspelled queries.
This obviously results into better search results. Apparently the App Store search engine can now also show relevant results even if the user doesn’t know if the app’s name has a space in it or not. Searching for the QuizUp game with a space in between would previously have resulted in the app not being displayed, but search for Quiz Up now and the app does come up in results. Developers who make apps with titles that are lengthy or hard to spell might see increased downloads now that the search engine isn’t so specific about app titles. For users, it is now much more easier to search the App Store for apps that they’re not sure how to spell or if they make “fat finger” mistakes frequently.
Apple Tweaks App Store Search Engine To Disregard Spelling Mistakes original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nov 26
Apple quietly massaged its App Store search algorithms so that poor spelling, fat-finger mistakes, and confusion over software names is less of a barrier to finding the right title, sources claim. The updated search engine was switched on “a few weeks ago” insiders tell TechCrunch, and is likely to help guide iOS users away from […]
Oct 29
If you’ve used a previous iteration of GarageBand for OS X, the update to version 10 of the software for OS X Mavericks shouldn’t require too much convincing. It’s essentially a new iteration of the same high-powered set of features with additional features to boot. But what about those users who want to pay the […]
Oct 24
As well as giving away OS X 10.9 Mavericks for free
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Oct 22
BlackBerry BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) service was downloaded more than 10 million times within the first 24 hours after its release to iPhone and Android users. This makes the app one of the highest-grossing app debuts on either platform. The app can be downloaded free of charge in the App Store and Google Play. BBM has […]
Oct 12
You don’t have to be a frequent traveler to gain access to some of the poshest airport lounges in the world. Many travelers tend to shy away from these lounges when they come across them because they assume that only frequent fliers can get in.
That might be true for some lounges, but it’s definitely not the case for all. That’s what the LoungeBuddy app is here for: to give you insider information on how you can gain entry to that lounge and wait for your flight in comfort.
After you download the app, you’re asked to fill out a profile that includes your itinerary, frequent flier membership programs, and types of credit cards you have. LoungeBuddy will go through its database and then point you towards the nearest lounge, along with a list of its amenities. It’ll also let you know about any fees you might have to pay to use the lounge – but also points you to numerous free lounges, based on your credentials.
LoungeBuddy is compatible with 60 of the world’s busiest airports, so it more or less has you covered. It’s available for free from the iTunes App Store and is coming soon to Android.
[via C|NET]
Oct 04
If you’ve seen the likes of the Apple Volume Purchase Program in the past, you’re likely part of an Education or Enterprise-based organization, and you’ve likely wished they had the same program for Mac Apps as well. While this program had only worked with iOS-based apps and books in volume in the past, Apple has […]
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