Comments on: The World’s First Luxury iPhone App: $999.99 of Pure Bliss http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:34:32 -0800 hourly 1 By: Elliott C. Back http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2452694 Elliott C. Back Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:35:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2452694 <strong>Apple Pulling iPhone Apps from the App Store...</strong> Apple has become notorious for removing applications from the iPhone app store, generating huge amounts of controversy as each application is removed. This post aims to aggregate the controversy into a single page, for reference. The infamous I am Ri... Apple Pulling iPhone Apps from the App Store…

Apple has become notorious for removing applications from the iPhone app store, generating huge amounts of controversy as each application is removed. This post aims to aggregate the controversy into a single page, for reference.

The infamous I am Ri…

]]> By: Disproportionate blog coverage http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2433947 Disproportionate blog coverage Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:41:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2433947 [...] every size to collect customer reviews. It got a decent amount of pickup, but it was definitely no $999.99 for “I am Rich” iPhone app [...] [...] every size to collect customer reviews. It got a decent amount of pickup, but it was definitely no $999.99 for “I am Rich” iPhone app [...]

]]> By: World IT News › iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2433740 World IT News › iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:44:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2433740 [...] that apps range in price (mostly gravitating either to 99 cents or $9.99, but one briefly going as high as $999, before it was pulled down), it is safe to say that fewer than 30 million paid apps have been sold. [...] [...] that apps range in price (mostly gravitating either to 99 cents or $9.99, but one briefly going as high as $999, before it was pulled down), it is safe to say that fewer than 30 million paid apps have been sold. [...]

]]> By: Why did Apple pull this ? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2433561 Why did Apple pull this ? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:26:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2433561 So... why did Apple pull this ? It didn't harm anyone, it sold well, and it generated buzz. I'd like Apple to publish a list of the standards by which they accept/reject applications. So… why did Apple pull this ? It didn’t harm anyone, it sold well, and it generated buzz. I’d like Apple to publish a list of the standards by which they accept/reject applications.

]]> By: iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2433550 iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2433550 [...] that apps range in price (mostly gravitating either to 99 cents or $9.99, but one briefly going as high as $999, before it was pulled down), it is safe to say that fewer than 30 million paid apps have been sold. [...] [...] that apps range in price (mostly gravitating either to 99 cents or $9.99, but one briefly going as high as $999, before it was pulled down), it is safe to say that fewer than 30 million paid apps have been sold. [...]

]]> By: People WILL Pay for Software | AF-Design http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2431994 People WILL Pay for Software | AF-Design Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:16:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431994 [...] story about how one man was able to make a huge profit off of software that did nothing. TechCrunch humorously covered the story yesterday but it had been removed before I could even see it in the app directory. Of [...] [...] story about how one man was able to make a huge profit off of software that did nothing. TechCrunch humorously covered the story yesterday but it had been removed before I could even see it in the app directory. Of [...]

]]> By: I Am Rich for iPhone 3G - Specs, reviews and prices. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-2/#comment-2431549 I Am Rich for iPhone 3G - Specs, reviews and prices. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:32:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431549 [...] TechCrunch Related PostsMicrosoft Silverlight on Nokia S60 Smartphones I was wondering when this would happen, [...] [...] TechCrunch Related PostsMicrosoft Silverlight on Nokia S60 Smartphones I was wondering when this would happen, [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431351 Matt Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:54:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431351 Brilliant! Where's my credit card?!?!? ;) Brilliant! Where’s my credit card?!?!? ;)

]]> By: The First ‘I am a Moron’ App | friskyGeek http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431195 The First ‘I am a Moron’ App | friskyGeek Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:12:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431195 [...] app for the iPhone to show off to your friends how rich you are.” You can read more about it here. It should probably be called ‘I Am a Douchebag’ [...] [...] app for the iPhone to show off to your friends how rich you are.” You can read more about it here. It should probably be called ‘I Am a Douchebag’ [...]

]]> By: faisal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431188 faisal Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:02:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431188 PWNED: http://i35.tinypic.com/vfeo5.png PWNED: http://i35.tiny...c.com/vfeo5.png

]]> By: iPhone-Fan - alles über das smarte Handy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431183 iPhone-Fan - alles über das smarte Handy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:48:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431183 [...] Genau wie die internationale Resonanz auf das Programm: Die Geschichte wird dankbar von amerikanischen bis indischen Seiten aufgenommen.   [...] [...] Genau wie die internationale Resonanz auf das Programm: Die Geschichte wird dankbar von amerikanischen bis indischen Seiten aufgenommen.   [...]

]]> By: Christian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431180 Christian Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:44:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431180 It's a sad world we live in. It’s a sad world we live in.

]]> By: jimmy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431169 jimmy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:29:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431169 I went out to the bar last night, and some dude was walking around showing off this application to chicks. They were totally impressed. This app made him look like a total badass. I went out to the bar last night, and some dude was walking around showing off this application to chicks. They were totally impressed. This app made him look like a total badass.

]]> By: App de la semana: Soy rico (y estúpido también) en iPhoneros.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2431110 App de la semana: Soy rico (y estúpido también) en iPhoneros.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:53:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2431110 [...] Vía: Techcrunch. [...] [...] Vía: Techcrunch. [...]

]]> By: Ben Ortega http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430930 Ben Ortega Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:53:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430930 Groins BSn Group plc 25 Holey Street ShamaLama HC2V 7HN I discovered a dormant iTunes account in my office, as Group finance director with Groins bank Shamalama. It will be in my interest to transfer 1000 copies, worth 10 million, luxury apps in an account offshore. If you can assist in getting the applications transfered,contact me imediately. Remember this is absolutely confidential. Your contact phone numbers and name will be necessary for this effect. Regards and respect, Mr. Crappy Face Groins Finance Director Shamalama Ding-Dong Bank London Groins BSn Group plc
25 Holey Street
ShamaLama HC2V 7HN

I discovered a dormant iTunes account in my office, as Group finance director with Groins bank Shamalama. It will be in my interest to transfer 1000 copies, worth 10 million, luxury apps in an account offshore. If you can assist in getting the applications transfered,contact me imediately.
Remember this is absolutely confidential. Your contact phone numbers and name will be necessary for this effect.

Regards and respect,

Mr. Crappy Face
Groins Finance Director
Shamalama Ding-Dong Bank London

]]> By: lanceirby http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430763 lanceirby Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:57:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430763 wow wow

]]> By: Zoidberg http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430733 Zoidberg Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430733 I'LL TAKE EIGHT! I’LL TAKE EIGHT!

]]> By: Lena http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430716 Lena Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:48:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430716 Can conspicuous consumption transcend from the tangible (white 16gb iPhone 3g - don't worry, I have one too) to the intangible (i am rich)? Well, I guess not since Apple seems to have since deleted it from the App store. Pity...I was kinda curious to see if anyone had actually purchased it with all this press...hehe. Can conspicuous consumption transcend from the tangible (white 16gb iPhone 3g – don’t worry, I have one too) to the intangible (i am rich)? Well, I guess not since Apple seems to have since deleted it from the App store. Pity…I was kinda curious to see if anyone had actually purchased it with all this press…hehe.

]]> By: Sebastian (Tanis) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430691 Sebastian (Tanis) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:08:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430691 It´s totally senseless and like they said at fscklog, there are no humans checking the new applictions. Greetings Sebastian It´s totally senseless and like they said at fscklog, there are no humans checking the new applictions.

Greetings
Sebastian

]]> By: Shanthala http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430664 Shanthala Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:27:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430664 A total American Psycho App! A total American Psycho App!

]]> By: Bjorn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430657 Bjorn Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:21:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430657 The app has been removed but I have the app on my iPhone. If anyone wants to buy the phone w/App from me email bjorn.lornsen@gmail.com The price is $10,000. I prefer to use an escrow service unless you can meet in person in the bay area. -b The app has been removed but I have the app on my iPhone.

If anyone wants to buy the phone w/App from me email bjorn.lornsen@gmail.com

The price is $10,000. I prefer to use an escrow service unless you can meet in person in the bay area.
-b

]]> By: joshviney http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430635 joshviney Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430635 Lawrence are you referring to: www.extraordinary-i-phone.com ? Because the $50k diamond studded iPhone case does exist. Lawrence are you referring to: http://www.extr...ary-i-phone.com ? Because the $50k diamond studded iPhone case does exist.

]]> By: Robert Reynolds http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430630 Robert Reynolds Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:52:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430630 He's waiting for Android.... /rolls eyes He’s waiting for Android….

/rolls eyes

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » iPhoneより高いiPhoneアプリ、999.99ドルにて登場 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430622 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » iPhoneより高いiPhoneアプリ、999.99ドルにて登場 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:29:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430622 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: sodapop http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/06/the-worlds-first-luxury-iphone-app-99999-of-pure-bliss/comment-page-1/#comment-2430611 sodapop Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:15:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20803#comment-2430611 Two words: Right on. Two words: Right on.

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