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We know. Podcasts are so last year - but this one you won't want to miss. Whether it’s a rumor that won’t die, a new product announcement, or just a really good Macintosh or iPhone app find that we have to let you know about, we’ll make sure it’s covered on Appletellcast.
iPhone App Reviews
iPhone Apps. They were great when the App Store was first announced and we could all pick and chose what we wanted, but the number is now overwhelming. Here at Appletell, we'll detail the great iPhone apps we find, and steer you clear from those that aren't worth it even if they're free.
iPhone Game Reviews
As Apple turns the iPhone into one of the most popular gaming devices, the staff of Appletell--gamers and Apple fans alike--are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
Apple has made the App Store more flexible for developers who want to give their apps away to some, but not all, users by way of promo codes. Previously, the only way to give away copies of an app without just giving the user money to pay for it was a clunky process. An ad-hoc version of the app had to be made and distributed. Then the user had to find the UDID of their device and install the app through iTunes outside of the App Store. And only 100 seats are available per app.
Promo codes are a great step forward, but they have limitations as well. First, only 50 promo codes can be issued for any app version (this total is reset after each update). Also, these codes are only redeemable in the U.S. App Store, so, depending on where you live, that may or may not be a good thing. In some ways, it’s more restrictive than the ad-hoc method. But if you’re looking for loopholes, a developer could change something small, like the app’s icon, in order to reset the promo code cap.
If you find yourself the recipient of a promo code, it can be redeemed in the App Store by clicking the Redeem link. Promo codes will likely be used by developers as review copies. So, if you’re a developer looking to have your app reviewed, you can send promo codes to…just kidding. Or am I?
Via [MacRumors]
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