May 28, 2011
Apple’s iOS App store has just crossed the golden figure of 500,000 apps after combining the apps of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This milestone was compiled by 148Apps, Chomp, Chillingo and was posted in the form of a huge and interesting infographic to enlighten us on some of the milestones and trends on the way to the golden mark.
In January, Apple announced that they’ve reached the 350,000 mark and in about four months, they’ve achieved another 150,000 which is a milestone in itself. Games, Entertainment, Books, Education makes up the half of the milestone, which is a bi thing and almost 37% of the apps currently available on the app store are free.
If these numbers are accurate, then it suggests that the paid apps have generated about $34.3 billion dollars in revenue, i.e. 63% of 15 billion downloads as paid apps times average price of $3.64. Amazing when you think this market never even existed 4 years ago. These revenue numbers alone are worthy of a headline story.
May 25, 2011
What initially appeared to be a marketing move for Amazon’s music sales and the launch of its Cloud Player service now appears to have blown up in the company’s face. Initially, the music world was stunned to learn that Lady Gaga’s much anticipated second album was for sale on Amazon for the ultra low price of $0.99 cents, compared to $11.99 on iTunes. The loss leading price was thought to be a means of promoting Amazon’s new Cloud Player service and left many initially impressed with the strategy. However, it’s rock n’ roll in dispersed with technology and sure enough, things went tits up. In essence Amazon couldn’t handle the traffic, ensuring that downloads of the album were delayed, leaving fans unable to acquire the whole album after purchase.
Amazon issued a statement saying “Amazon is experiencing high volume and downloads are delayed. If customers order today, they will get the full Lady Gaga, Born This Way album for $0.99. Thanks for your patience.” However, the damage may have been done because fans are already giving the album one star reviews as a protest against the album download difficulties. It’s also likely to affect the take up of Amazon’s Cloud Player service, as punters go running back to iTunes where they may pay more for their music, but they’re guaranteed to be able to download it and store it.
May 13, 2011
It seems Fujitsu's got a thing for morphing PCs. Now the outfit's short-listed this deja-vu-inducing transformer for its 2011 "Life with Future Computing Award." The Flexbook, designed by Hao-Chun Huang, features a foldable 21:9 touchscreen and similarly flexible keyboard that allow its users to switch from laptop to tablet to book-like e-reader. It's also been designed to sport a number of interchangeable sleeves in a array of colors and patterns. It might have seemed impractical five years ago, but with convertibles coming of age, I'd say the Flexbook isn't really all that far out.
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May 2, 2011
Apple has finally released the long awaited white iPhone 4 after months of speculation, rumors and teases. You can get your white iPhone 4 at Apple Store retailers AT&T, Verizon Wireless stores and select retailers. The white iPhone 4 will be available for $199 for the 16 GB version and $299 for the 32 GB version with a new 2-year agreement.
Outside of the colors, consumers will not see any other major changes to the device.
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