Even Apple isn’t sure whether AppGratis actually violated Apple’s app store guidelines

April 10, 2013 8:01 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

Editor's Pick AppGratis may have violated Apple guidelines, and it may not have. It's very much up to interpretation and opinion. And very obviously, having first approved and then within days rejecting AppGratis, even Apple doesn't have the same opinion all the time about the same app.

Foursquare’s latest iOS update proves its future is in local search, not badges

April 9, 2013 10:30 PM Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo Bilton

You can sum up Foursquare's latest iOS app update in three words: location, location, location.

Global apps report: Google has 51% of downloads, Apple has 74% of revenues

April 9, 2013 9:00 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

We downloaded 13.4 billion apps in the first three months of 2013, spending $2.2 billion U.S. on apps and in-app purchases.

Glasses.com’s mobile app scans your face in 3D, lets you try on sunglasses virtually

April 9, 2013 8:30 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Editor's Pick The app scans your face into a 3D image and allows you to see how glasses would really look on your face.

Microsoft hits Google on Android privacy: name, email, and location given to app developers

April 9, 2013 8:14 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

"Most app makers are trustworthy," the ad says. "However, in the wrong hands, who knows what they'll do with your info?"

Pulled iOS app AppGratis is ‘welcome to resubmit’

April 8, 2013 3:49 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

I also checked on whether or not AppGratis had received any warnings about the banishment. The information I've been able to find is that the company was sent an email on Friday that their app would be pulled on the weekend.

As Google acquisition rumors grow, is WhatsApp really worth a billion dollars?

April 8, 2013 1:37 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

WhatsApp is fifth in the app store for monthly revenue. Fifth on Google Play for downloads, and seventh on Google Play for revenue. And it's the second-most-downloaded app on Google Play.

Facebook Home is following Microsoft in putting you and your friends first

April 7, 2013 1:05 PM Dylan Tweney
Dylan Tweney

The idea of putting the information you care about most onto your phone's home screen and lock screen doesn't originate with Facebook Home. It comes from Microsoft.

Gorgeous iOS 7 concept video shows what’s possible in Apple’s next iPhone software

April 5, 2013 9:03 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

Imagine all the things you've ever wanted iOS to do. Then, make an awesome video showcasing all your changes.

The DeanBeat: Mobile monetization is the ‘biggest Achilles’ heel’ issue in the game industry

April 5, 2013 8:00 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Editor's Pick Mobile monetization is separating the industry into the haves and have-nots.

Mark Zuckerberg: The great thing about Android is that it’s so open (unlike iOS)

April 4, 2013 12:17 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

Facebook Home is in the house, and it's taking over Android. But what about Apple's iOS?

ComScore: Apple’s still got some bite as iPhone market share grows 11% … while Android drops 4%

April 4, 2013 11:14 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

After weeks and months of good news for Android, ComScore's U.S. subscriber market share report released today says Apple is growing overall iPhone sales and iOS platform penetration, while Google's Android is dropping.

Android up 13%, iOS down 7%, BlackBerry down 81% … and Windows Phone up a massive 52%

April 1, 2013 2:22 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

The mobile operating system market share numbers are in for Kantar Worldpanel's last quarter, and the numbers are shocking.

‘Programmers loathe’ developing games for Android, says Geomeric founder

March 28, 2013 6:37 PM Meghan Kelly
Meghan Kelly

Android is a hot button for mobile gaming industry experts. Some believe it will grow to be the biggest platform developed for, some say it's the one of the worst to work with.

Gmail for iOS: One simple update makes it awesome

March 27, 2013 7:30 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

Google updated Gmail for iOS today with one simple update that might just have won me over.

Kickstarter campaign begins for a spiritual successor to Ecco the Dolphin (exclusive)

March 25, 2013 7:00 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

The Big Blue game will feature outstanding underwater graphics and a story based on the Gaia theory.

Eric Schmidt: Android & Chrome OS staying separate; Google Now on iOS is up to Apple

March 21, 2013 7:46 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

You have to give Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt some credit -- he's not afraid to respond to tough questions directly.