Dec 01
Cloud storage has transformed the way digital music collectors access their media. But with so many competing hosting services, which should you choose? More »
Nov 30
iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! More »
Nov 30
A study looking at app analytics from a company called App Annie Intelligence has been released for the first time. The app analytics firm has released its inaugural study looking at both Google Play and the App Store. The data from analytics firm shows that Google Play revenue is up 311%.
Revenue for the App Store was up a much smaller 12.9% to 2012. The numbers show that the numbers show that while Google Plays growing more quickly, the App Store still has revenue four times larger than its Google counterpart, even though it’s not growing as quickly. App Annie believes its numbers are accurate as well with over 80% of the top 100 iOS app publishers using the services.
The analytics company says that over 150,000 apps are using its service to track downloads, revenues, rankings, and reviews. However, the data the research firm offers is market estimates. App Annie shows that when it comes to revenue the App Store is well ahead of Google Play. The App Store is also ahead of the official Android app market in total downloads when free downloads are put in the mix.
However, the numbers show that Google Play isn’t far behind the App Store in overall downloads. App downloads for Android users grew 48% year to date compared to only 3.3% growth in downloads for the App Store. Overall, the revenue gap between Google Play and the App Store persists, but Google Play is closing the gap every month making parity only a matter of time.
[via TheNextWeb]
Google Play revenue up over 300% but App Store still sells more is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Nov 30
Android Police noted on Wednesday that Mexico had appeared on the list of countries with Google Maps Navigation support. Soon after, Google announced via @GoogleMexico on Twitter that Maps Navigation is now available for Android in Mexico. Users can grab the beta app via the Google Play Store.
Mexico is one of many countries that have been added to the service in the recent past, joining the likes of France, Germany, Denmark, Hong Kong, and dozens of other locations. The app is currently in beta, something it will remind you of frequently when you go to use it. As many users can attest to, however, it works exceptionally well.
Navigation can be launched by tapping the blue triangle icon, at which point one will be presented with a few different options, including viewing starred locations and adding directions. Directions can be either typed or spoken, something more convenient for those times you need last minute help while behind the driver’s wheel.
The app can be toggled between driving and walking, allowing users to utilize it in a variety of situations. Certain requirements can be specified when getting directions, such as only routes that avoid toll roads or highways. Navigation can also be used to view a map with one’s present location, which is tracked with a blue dot as the user moves around.
[via Android Community]
Google Maps Navigation now available in Mexico is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Nov 30
RIM has unveiled the new name for its BlackBerry App World: BlackBerry World. Not much of a change, yet the difference is there, and will be rolled out in January. The name change was announced at BlackBerry Jam Asia in Bangkok, along with a few other tidbits of info related to the name change. Expect to see the change take place before the January 30th BlackBerry 10 event.
Developers who received the beta operating system today will see the new icon for the storefront. The name change is likely due to inclusion of music, movies and TV shows, making it more than just an app store, and helping position it to compete with the likes of Google Play and Apple’s App Store. The rest of the details, RIM says, we have to wait until January to hear.
Users with BlackBerry 5, 6, 7, and 7.1 smartphones will see the new name, but will not have access to the video and music content. PlayBook users, however, will have access to both via the Music Store and the Video Store apps. Less you worry, the current appworld.blackberry.com URL will be maintained for apps already in place.
As we reported earlier this month, RIM plans to unveil two handsets at the January 30th event alongside the new platform. Details about the phones are unknown, but one handset is expected to be a pure touchscreen, while the other is rumored to be a QWERTY handset. BlackBerry 10 entered testing with over 50 carriers back in October.
[via Blackberry]
RIM changes App World to BlackBerry World is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Nov 29
Details about the still-in-alpha Redbox Instant internet movie service have suddenly become more clear, as GigaOm dug up a link to support pages (apparently now password protected) that show off service prices and even screenshots of the website and apps. As noted there, any of this could change before it rolls out to the public, but they show off an unlimited subscription that goes for $6 per month, with a smaller catalog than what Netflix offers, but with recent flicks like Iron Man 2 and Thor. For $8 ($2 more) per month, customers add credits for four DVD rentals each month (no rollover), while video on-demand access to movies starts at $0.99 and goes up. In a disappointing move for Linux users, it appears Redbox and Verizon have selected Silverlight for the web player just like Netflix, instead of Flash like Amazon’s Instant Video. Currently, Android, iOS, Xbox 360 and Samsung’s Smart TV platform are on deck for apps (check out more screens at the source link) and the page suggests that public launch could come December 17th. Assuming these details hold up, is this enough to pull you away from Netflix / Amazon Prime / Hulu Plus, or maybe add-on another subscription to the pile?
Source: GigaOm
Nov 29
There are a lot of hobbyists out there that enjoy collecting various action figurines, but sometimes it can be fun to create your own and make them however you want. Start-up company Pixle will soon be releasing a new app called Foldify that will let you create and print out 3D paper figures right from your iPad.
From the video, the app looks to be extremely intuitive, and it lets you choose from tons of different 3D shapes. From there, you can then add color, as well as different types of eyes, noses, and mouths to create a unique face on your figurine. Then once you’re done, you can print out the layout via AirPrint and then fold together your creation.
One of the coolest aspects of the app is the preview pane, which lets you see what your 3D paper figurine looks like before you even print it out and put it together. It updates in real time and even lets you rotate it to get a 360-degree view of the figurine, that way you can correct any mistakes or improve on some areas before you print out the final product.
The app will be compatible with all iPad versions except the first-generation iPad (not enough memory), and we’re not sure if it’ll be available for the iPhone and iPod Touch or not, but either way, it looks like the type of app that would be way better on an iPad anyway. The company hasn’t released any more details on the app other than the video, but you can submit your email address to let them notify you when the app gets released.
Foldify lets you create and print 3D paper figures from your iPad is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Nov 29
The name “Blackberry App World” does not really have a ring to it and personally I thought it could have been named better. It looks like the folks at RIM have thought the same as well and in a tweet by the Canadian company, they have announced that the Blackberry App World will be no more – instead they are renaming it to Blackberry World, which in all honesty has a better ring to it and just rolls off the tongue a lot better! Interesting in their tweet, they also indicated that in the Blackberry World, they will now be offering music and videos. The official website still reads Blackberry App World so we’re not sure when exactly this new branding will take effect. In any case it certainly seems like RIM is gearing up to launch its Blackberry 10 OS come 30th January 2013, and this is probably one of steps the company is taking in an effort to relaunch its brand.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: BBM Video Headed For BlackBerry 10, AT&T Is Worst Rated Carrier In US,
Nov 28
Shooting Challenge: Cellphone Redux
Posted in: Today's Chili
The iPhone 5s. The Samsung Galaxy S whatevers. HTC thingies. Every day, our cellphone cameras get more and more capable. For this week’s Shooting Challenge, shoot and edit your submission with your cellphone of choice. More »
Nov 28
Photoshop Touch—Adobe’s mobile image editor—just got a pretty stellar update. It’s now sensitive to styluses on the iPad. More »
Who's in charge here?
This is site is run by Sascha Endlicher, M.A., during ungodly late night hours. Wanna know more about him? Connect via Social Media by jumping to about.me/sascha.endlicher.