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Starbucks unveils pre-oder coffee app
Google

Starbucks unveils pre-oder coffee app

Starbucks to launch app for pre-ordering your morning brew, allowing you to skip the queue and grab your drink on the go.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Apps

App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013

Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2014
Mega launches iOS app
Apps

Mega launches iOS app

Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Apple unveils free OS X Mavericks update
Gaming

Apple unveils free OS X Mavericks update

Apple revitalises Macs with gratis OS X Mavericks upgrade, flaunting 200+ features, enhanced efficiency, and elite new apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection
Apps

Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection

There can be nothing more frustrating than sweating for hours developing your app for public consumption only to have it rejected by an app store.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems
Apple

Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems

After Apple takes down developer portal to combat a security breach, the company assures developers by vowing to overhaul it's system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Apps

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Apple App Store turns 5 = free presents
iOS

Apple App Store turns 5 = free presents

To celebrate its 5th birthday, the App Store is giving away a selection of free apps and games to customers. #AppStoreBirthday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Gaming

App Store tops 40 billion downloads

Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2013
Tumblr releases official iPad App
iOS

Tumblr releases official iPad App

Tumblr launches its anticipated iPad app with full features, including Markdown and GIF support, now available for free on the App Store.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads
iOS

Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads

In under 48 hours, Google Maps has soared to 10 million iOS downloads, reclaiming its top spot as iPhone users' favourite map app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
iOS apps hit one million?
Apps

iOS apps hit one million?

Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Apps

App of the Week: a bit of fun

From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Great news for iOS cheapskates!
Gaming

Great news for iOS cheapskates!

Apple's App Store launches a thrifty thrill with a 'free app of the week' promotion, starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012
Grocery shopping? There's an app for that - Updated
Apps

Grocery shopping? There's an app for that - Updated

Countdown's revamped app transforms grocery shopping, making lost lists and aisle confusion history. Now available for iPhone, Android soon.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012
Apple's 25 billionth download: Where's My Water?
Gaming

Apple's 25 billionth download: Where's My Water?

Apple celebrates its 25 billionth app download, Where's My Water?, awarding a Chinese user a $10,000 gift card.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012

Stories from Other Regions

App Store stories

Apple approves Dotcom's Internet Party app
Apps

Apple approves Dotcom's Internet Party app

Cupertino signs off Kim Dotcom's Internet Party app for iOS, allowing Kiwis to sign up for the political party.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...
Gaming

Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...

Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014