Mobclix: 6/23 iPhone Apps are Fully iPad Compatible

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Ad Funded Gaming, Research & Stats | No Comments »

Though all iPhone apps can be ran on the iPad, only 6 out of 23 apps consist of a dedicated layout that is optimized for the iPad’s screen size. The company also revealed some other demographics. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple to Acquire Handseeing!?

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

When Apple discussed a possible acquisition with a company, it normally happens behind closed doors in order to surprise not only the media, but also investors and competitors. With Handseeing, it seems to be a different story. Read the rest of this entry »

AppCon & AppJam Coming in November

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Events & Conferences | No Comments »

In Dundee, a new app developer centric event is being organized by the Dundee College. The event, held from November 8th-10th is all about app development and publishing on Android, iPhone and facebook. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple Runs Into App Patent Troubles!?

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Analysis & Editorial | No Comments »

Engadget reports that Apple is seemingly using screenshots from third party apps to file patents. The best example is the “where to?” app that was one-on-one copied into a patent request from the Cupertino based company. Read the rest of this entry »

HTC Doubles Smartphone Sales year-on-year

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

HTC has announced that between July 2009 and July 2010, the vendor sold twice as much smartphones. In 2009, July was worth €225 million which rose to €575 million in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Swisscom Can Supply Only 10% of iPhone 4 Demand

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

The iPhone 4 is and remains hot. So hot that operator Swisscom is unable to satisfy it’s customers. The operator only receives enough iPhone 4’s to supply 10% of its clients. Read the rest of this entry »

Gearbox Gives Android some Balls to Play With

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Gaming Gear, Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

Gearbox has announced their roboballs which are remotely controlled by an Android (and later iOS) based phone. The balls come with a little suite of games and an API for other developers. Read the rest of this entry »

Google Boots Easy Root from Android Market

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

Though Google doesn’t do much moderation on the Android Market, the company has decided to boot Easy Root off of the Android Market as the app allowed Android owners to root their device with one flick. Read the rest of this entry »

Genius Launches on iPad App Store

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Apple has launched the Genius recommendation system on the iPad App Store. It will help drive more downloads as consumers get recommendations based on their and others previous purchases. Read the rest of this entry »

FOX Launches Fringe App Contest

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Game Awards | No Comments »

With the Fringe TV series being successful in the US and EU, FOX is setting up a development contest to tap into the creativity of indie developers. If you win, you have the official Fringe app in your portfolio. Read the rest of this entry »