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In-app purchases now available in free apps

by Ed Parry on Oct 16, 2009 at 07:33 AM

When iPhone OS 3.0 was first released, Apple stated that only paid apps would be able to take advantage of in-app purchases. This allowed developers to offer, say, the first 10 levels of a game, then to charge a little extra for additional levels. Now, free applications will be able… Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for October 9th, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 9, 2009 at 08:18 PM

Whoever persuaded App Store developers to quit charging for their apps this week, I don’t know who you are, but thank you. And keep up the good work. There are at least three apps in my list this week that are actually worth money, but you can have them for… Continue Reading »

AT&T now allows Skype and Google Voice over cell network

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 6, 2009 at 08:34 PM

It seems AT&T finally warmed up to the inevitable, and it’s not that surprising. Net neutrality is all the rage right now, and a decision like this makes AT&T more open about its network. They might have been be forced into something similar as a result of the proposed FCC… Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for October 2nd, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 2, 2009 at 11:39 AM

If there’s one phrase that can summarize the last week on the App Store, it’s probably “yeah, there’s an app for that.”  I know we’ve all heard that one before, but this week brought some pretty unique and useful free apps. Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for September 25th, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Sep 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM

It seems this might be gift card week on the App Store. Lots of fun stuff for everyone, though, including two apps from Starbucks, a way to check your 3G connection, video messaging, and the iPhone incarnation of a PSP game. I hope you find something you like. Continue Reading »

12mail - what visual mail was meant to be

by Jake Gaecke on Sep 22, 2009 at 11:59 AM

Remember visual voicemail? I suppose it was kind of a big deal; though, you have to admit, it left you wanting a bit more. What I mean is this; it says visual voice mail, but there isn’t much visual about it. It’s almost 2010, darnit! Why don’t we have video… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews TomTom for iPhone

by Jake Gaecke on Sep 19, 2009 at 08:21 AM

What’s the first name that comes to mind when you think of GPS navigation? Likely TomTom, after all, they are known for GPS devices. But what about iPhone apps? Let’s take a look at how TomTom’s iPhone navigation app compares to the other big names in navigation on the App… Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for September 18th, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Sep 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM

You’ll be glad to know this week’s offering of freebies on the App Store was much more substantial. I have games and apps and some novelty apps to keep one and all happy. Check out the list (and Bruce Campbell’s boom stick) after the break. Continue Reading »

Microsoft fails with pre-roll ads for Zune applications

by Josh Holat on Sep 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Microsoft has opened their own version of Apple’s App Store. These “Apps,” which can be downloaded from the “Marketplace,” are all free, professionally designed and coded by Microsoft for their store, and available for their new Zune HD media device. However, free is the key word in this phrase. Microsoft… Continue Reading »

How-to video: iDevice app management in iTunes 9

by Jake Gaecke on Sep 13, 2009 at 01:09 PM

One of the many useful features introduced in iTunes 9 is app management. Finally, you can rearrange and organize your apps and home screens on your iPhone or iPod touch with the ease of the mouse. I thought the best way to show off the new app management features of… Continue Reading »

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