Dec 12

Apple Mac Store breaks the 100 million download barrier

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At just under a year old, Apple’s Mac App Store is celebrating a fairly significant milestone, hitting the 100 million download mark, a fact the company celebrated with a customarily self-congratulatory press release. The desktop store hit the scene in January of this year, just ahead of CES — at present, it’s home to “thousands” of apps, according to Apple. Granted, these numbers pale in comparison to the some 18 billion app downloads for Apple’s other App Store, but still, not bad for a year’s work. Press release after the break.

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Apple Mac Store breaks the 100 million download barrier originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 01

Apple brings GarageBand to iPod touch and iPhone users, because rocking out shouldn’t require a tablet

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Lookie here — an iPad app just got miniaturized. It’s not too often we see the progress work in reverse, but one of Apple’s flagship iPad programs has just been converted for use on the iPhone and iPod touch. It doesn’t seem as if too much is changing — outside of the shrunken display options, of course. You can still plug your electric guitar into either of Apple’s more bantam iOS devices in order to record through classic amps and stompbox effects, or record your voice or any acoustic sound using the built-in microphone. The app enables users to record and mix up to eight tracks and then share the finished product with friends or send it to your Mac to keep working on it in GarageBand (the “real one”) or Logic Pro. It’ll run new users $4.99, but if you already purchased the iPad build, it’s a free update to get the new ports. Oh, and if you’re curious, the app now runs on iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPod touch (third and fourth generation). Tap the iTunes link below to snag your own copy.

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Oct 15

Google Voice pulled from App Store following iOS 5 crash

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What once was there now is gone. Earlier today, Google Voice was just two clicks away in the iOS App Store. Now, all that remains is a page cache (at the source link below) and versions of the app that were already installed on iPhones and iPod touches. Vincent Paquet, Senior Product Manager for Google Voice confirmed that the app had been pulled, explaining “our last update of this week had a bug that caused the app to crash at sign in. We removed it so it did not affect additional users until the fix gets published.” We’ve been using the most recent version — 1.3.0.1771 — on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5 without issue, but recent reviews cite the reported crashing, so it’s definitely affecting at least some users. We don’t have an ETA for when you can expect the app to return, so if you don’t already have it installed, you’ll need to hang tight for the time being. The service should function normally otherwise, assuming your phone number has already been registered, though you won’t be able to begin new text threads or make outgoing calls using your Google Voice number.

Google Voice pulled from App Store following iOS 5 crash originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 14

Engadget Distro Issue 7 is ready for download!

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Come and get it! The very first, fully fresh issue of Engadget Distro is ready for you to consume, and it’s not just for the iPad anymore — a PDF version is available for download below. So what’s on the menu this week? We’ve got a very thorough review of iOS 5 by Dante Cesa, a look at Nikon’s first mirrorless camera by Zach Honig, Brian Heater’s thoughts on the fourth generation Kindle, Ben Heck’s journey to geekdom, Tim Stevens’ take on T-Mo’s Galaxy S II, and so much more. So if you haven’t had a chance to gobble up absolutely every last word that’s crossed your monitor this week, let us do the honors of bringing you the very best of what Engadget had to offer, bundled in a beautiful package and absolutely free of charge. Either hit the appropriate link below or check your app for the download — we promise it’s yummy. After all, we baked it ourselves.

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Engadget Distro Issue 7 is ready for download! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 13

Box rides on iCloud’s coattails, offers 50GB of free cloud storage to iOS users

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No, your eyes don’t deceive you — Box is offering 50GBs of free storage inside its cloud for iOS users — just like it did for TouchPad owners back in June. Anyone who downloads the latest version of Box’s app for iPad and iPhone will receive their massive lot for data storage after registering a personal account (existing accounts can join in on the fun as well). To make better use of that extra space, Box will also be bumping upload capacity from 25MB to 100MB per file and baking in AirPlay support. Look, Box is obviously skitching on iCloud’s tail, but it sure seems like a crazy good deal considering that space is yours “forever.” The promotion will last for 50 days, officially starting at 12AM on October 14th — although, we’re already seeing the update on our end. Full details in the source link.

Box rides on iCloud’s coattails, offers 50GB of free cloud storage to iOS users originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 12

Engadget Distro is ready for download!

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You’ve been waiting patiently, we’ve been waiting impatiently, but now all that waiting is over. Engadget Distro is live and we can’t wait another moment for you to download and give it a try. If you missed our introduction a few weeks back, Distro is a distilled version of the best feature content each week at Engadget. We know your life is crazy. We know you don’t always have time to read everything good that comes through our feed. That’s why we’ve created this. Now, every Friday morning, you can download a new issue to your device and then kick back, take your time and enjoy the best reviews, previews and other long-form content that slipped through your fingers during the week, all reformatted and redesigned in beautiful, magazine-like layout that we think you’re going to love, and it works completely offline.

We’re also mixing in some exclusive content found only in Distro, like an editor’s letter from yours truly to get you up to speed on the week’s news. Don’t miss the weekly comic, hand-crafted by a selection of some of the most talented artists in the industry. And, every now and again, we’ll be surprising you with a special edition issue just to keep you on your toes.

Now, this first release is iPad only, but trust me when I say we’re already working to get this out on other platforms. That doesn’t mean you sweet Honeycomb users, playful PlayBook owners and bargain-hunting TouchPad touchers can’t get in on the fun sooner. We’ll be offering PDF downloads on Friday with each new issue, meaning you can read along on just about any platform you like.

So, we’re hugely excited to be offering up Distro. It’s a beautiful new way to read Engadget and it’s been a massive project, the culmination of many late nights by a team of talented designers, developers and editors, all of whom I personally owe a great deal of gratitude. Their names are listed in the masthead after the break so, before you go download, take a moment and check that out. Then, get your d/l on and enjoy the selection of back-issues (six!) we’ve provided for you. On Friday, get ready for a fresh edition. They’re all free and they all come with love, from Engadget.

p.s. If you’re wondering why Distro is not in Newsstand, during development we were told that you can’t include free downloads in there, and we definitely want this to be free! It seems like that may be changing, so we’ll look to add support there when we can.

p.p.s. We’re told the app is crashing for some of you on some of the pre-release betas of iOS 5. We’re also told iPads set to the German language could be crashing as well. We’re working on a fix for this. If you have a bug to report, please hit us up at support at engadget dot com with your iOS version.

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Engadget Distro is ready for download! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 07

Amazon adds Kindle Fire-specific details to Developer Portal, A’s your FAQ

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The Kindle Fire may not be hitting the market until November, but Amazon has already updated its Developer Portal FAQ page with an entire section devoted to its forthcoming Android tablet. On the new page, you’ll find largely standard information on things like the application process and how to set up an Android SDK emulator, though there are a few more salient tidbits, as well. For instance, Amazon says it will review every app in its Appstore for Fire compatibility, as part of an automated process. Rejected apps, Amazon informs us, will include those that rely on a gyroscope, camera, WAN module, Bluetooth, microphone, GPS, or micro SD. Apps are also forbidden from using Google’s Mobile Services (and in-app billing), which, if included, will have to be “gracefully” removed. In terms of actual content, Amazon has outlawed all apps that change the tablet’s UI in any way (including theme- or wallpaper-based tools), as well as any that demand root access (it remains to be seen how the company will treat the root-dependent apps already in its store). Interested devs can find more information at the source link, below.

Amazon adds Kindle Fire-specific details to Developer Portal, A’s your FAQ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 04

AT&T goes meta: your iPhone 4S upgrade is just an app away (update)

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If you’re all hot and bothered by today’s announcement from Apple, there’ll be a new way for AT&T customers to snatch up the iPhone 4S. Later this evening, Ma Bell expects to introduce a gem into the App Store that lets users check their upgrade eligibility, and beginning Friday, October 7th, customers will be able to pre-order the A5-wielding beauty from the comfort of their current iPhone. Of course, we’ll be sure to provide an update as the final details become available. Who’d have thought your current handset would play such an active role in its own demise?

Update: As expected, AT&T’s Upgrader app is now live in the App Store. Just take a peek at the source link to get your download on.

Update 2: Apple giveth, and Apple taketh away — in other words, the download has been pulled. Better luck next time? In the meantime, all AT&T customers may check their upgrade eligibility at the carrier’s website.

AT&T goes meta: your iPhone 4S upgrade is just an app away (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 30

Apple axes iPod click wheel games in iTunes, is the ‘classic’ model next?

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We’re all well aware that a new iPhone will see daylight next week. What’s still a bit unclear is whether or not Apple plans on discontinuing the ol’ faithful iPod classic. However, we may be getting a clue as to what fate the PMP may soon meet. The folks over at AppleInsider discovered that the link to iPod Click Wheel Games no longer appears on the App Store drop-down menu in iTunes. Since 2006, the folks in in Cupertino have been offering added entertainment for the popular mobile jukebox for $7.49 each, but only about 50 titles were available for purchase — it’s kind of hard to develop software when a third-party kit wasn’t publicly released. So if you’re planning on hanging onto your iPod classic for a little while, we hope you’re content to keep playing Vortex, Klondike or whatever else you’ve already downloaded.

Apple axes iPod click wheel games in iTunes, is the ‘classic’ model next? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 28

Skype update for iOS adds anti-shake, Bluetooth connectivity and ads for freeloaders

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Skype‘s latest app upgrade brings a few substantial features, some good, one not so. Alongside a new anti-shake video call function (limited to the iPhone’s back-facing camera), you can now pair Bluetooth headsets with the VoIP calling service, something apparently “long requested” from Skype fans. However, users have to fork out for credit to avoid seeing advertising that’s also baked into the new version. The update’s now up for grabs on both the iPhone and iPad, though there are reports of a few teething troubles, including missing credit and account details. We’ve also been experiencing issues, with the app unwilling to play nice with our Bluetooth headsets, though oddly, we can still hear the Skype call ring through. Hopefully we’ll see another update that sorts this out soon — till then, tap the link below for more details, or ogle a bit of smoothed out anti-shake action after the break.

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Skype update for iOS adds anti-shake, Bluetooth connectivity and ads for freeloaders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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