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By: Most iPhone applications gathering dust | Knowledge Spy

Most iPhone applications gathering dust | Knowledge Spy — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:38:42 +0000

[...] are amazing numbers. It’s not a new pattern–GigaOm and TechCrunch noticed this last August–but back then, with the App Store just a month old, it was hard to [...]

By: Most iPhone applications gathering dust

Most iPhone applications gathering dust — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:56:38 +0000

[...] are amazing numbers. It’s not a new pattern–GigaOm and TechCrunch noticed this last August–but back then, with the App Store just a month old, it was hard to [...]

By: Fincision » iPhone Project - 1 week in

Fincision » iPhone Project - 1 week in — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:15:04 +0000

[...] Nice one, Matt, and for what its worth, I think he’s right! Techcrunch came to the same conclusion very early on, although they didn’t say it as eloquently as Matt. Do I get a link-back, Mr [...]

By: Golaying

Golaying — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:41:21 +0000

So I like the video iphone converter more http://www.dvd-...-converter.html

By: Can the joy of text satisfy the brand builders? (And web other trends) — ZuluZulu

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:39:05 +0000

[...] on Facebook are making money. (Yes, even and particularly the inane ones.) And so are some of the useful apps on the iPhone making decent returns in [...]

By: Cheat Show » Blog Archive » Is There A Recipe For Success In Mobile App Stores?

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:31:25 +0000

[...] that Apple has enjoyed some success with its App Store, smartphone manufacturers are starting to realize that having such a service is [...]

By: App Store generates affliction, copy cats | Bhatnaturally

App Store generates affliction, copy cats | Bhatnaturally — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:34:21 +0000

[...] App Store has been dubbed the Biggest Invention of Apple for 2008. Not all of the Apps are life-changing, but the sheer ease of use and the variety makes it addictive. But don’t worry, there is a [...]

By: Is There A Recipe For Success In Mobile App Stores?

Is There A Recipe For Success In Mobile App Stores? — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:48:55 +0000

[...] that Apple has enjoyed some success with its App Store, smartphone manufacturers are starting to realize that having such a service is [...]

By: The Mysterious Ways Of Apple’s Top Apps List « Kubuspuchatek2008’s Weblog

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:25:20 +0000

[...] two months ago, we’ve seen reports of apps reaching massive user bases and and collecting millions of dollars. But while the store has seen its share of its successes, it also has its flaws – most notably in [...]

By: Ten Events creating The Perfect Storm for Entrepreneurial Innovation « vmeld blog

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:23:00 +0000

[...] during one single launch weekend and iTunes App Store saw 10 million downloads on the same weekend. TechCrunch follows sales of iPhone and iTunes apps, one month into launch of iPhone 3G. Watch out for Google Android based phones and apps [...]

By: The Scripts Zone » Blog Archive » The Mysterious Ways Of Apple’s Top Apps List

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:51:08 +0000

By: Technology news - The Mysterious Ways Of Apple’s Top Apps List

Technology news - The Mysterious Ways Of Apple’s Top Apps List — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:24:44 +0000

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The Mysterious Ways Of Apple’s Top Apps List — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:24:30 +0000

By: Caffeinated Content 3.3.0 Out and About | Kansieo.com

Caffeinated Content 3.3.0 Out and About | Kansieo.com — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:06:52 +0000

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By: MMOs on the iPhone? « NetDog Weblog

MMOs on the iPhone? « NetDog Weblog — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:55:34 +0000

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By: ProjectX Blog » Blog Archive » Xlinks - 20 / 08 / 2008

ProjectX Blog » Blog Archive » Xlinks - 20 / 08 / 2008 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:22:14 +0000

[...] No killer apps on iPhone …. yet Added on 08/13/2008 at 08:12AM [...]

By: www.bastimmers.nl » Blog Archive » Diginews 40: killer apps

www.bastimmers.nl » Blog Archive » Diginews 40: killer apps — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:01:07 +0000

[...] juichte Steve Jobs afgelopen week. Fijn voor hem en apple, maar Erick Schonfeld van TechCrunch vroeg zich af hoeveel onmisbare applicaties (killer apps) daarbij [...]

By: Community Guy, Jake McKee - iPhone Apps are not dead.

Community Guy, Jake McKee - iPhone Apps are not dead. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:03:07 +0000

[...] read TechCrunch and GigaOm, you’d think that the iTunes App Store is crashing and burning. Both articles have [...]

By: The MobUI Team Blog » Blog Archive » iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:41:52 +0000

[...] iPhone Apps: One Month And 60 Million Downloads Later. But Not One Of Them Is A Killer App TechCrunch this week offers an insightful article outlining the stunning success of Apple’s new App Store where they offer native applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. They make the case that while the store has been active for only a month there have already been over 60 million downloads and $30 million in revenues, but there’s still no single application standing out as the “killer app”. The term “killer app” has been with us for some time now, and those of us in the technology industry love to throw around buzzwords like this but the fact of the matter is that there are very few “killer apps” on any platform, much less one that’s only been commercially available for a month. Think about the computer that you use every day, now think about what you consider your “killer app”. The application that is essential, the app that is the reason you bought the computer in the first place. For most of us it would boil down to either email or web browsing. Huh, doesn’t the iPhone already do both of those things really well? Maybe the search for the “killer app” on the iPhone is going to be a lot shorter than we imagined. So, if we can let go of the notion of trying to find the next “killer app” for the iPhone maybe we can focus on building useful apps for the iPhone that have broad based appeal. It might not be branded as the next “killer app” but to its users and devoted fan base will be just as indispensable. Here at MobUI, we’re not in the business of producing buzzword apps, we’re in the business of producing quality apps. http://www.tech...ater-but-not-on... [...]

By: Vermin

Vermin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:47:49 +0000

Skype is a free download, so not a paid app.

I think that most successful iphone apps are following the same business model, except perhaps action games.

By: Apple Briefs | The iPhone, One Month Later

Apple Briefs | The iPhone, One Month Later — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:02:29 +0000

[...] Schonfeld at TechCrunch seems to believe that this success will be short-lived because there are no killer apps on the iPhone: While the initial impulse is to download as many apps as possible to try them out, there is a [...]

By: www.ramseymohsen.com - Ramsey Mohsen; web consultant, DJ, video blogger, lifecaster & internet addict. » RE: SHOW ME YOUR APPS!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:53:15 +0000

[...] also provided some interesting insight on the sheer number of apps one even uses: “The question is how many apps can one person [...]

By: Kelsey Group Blogs » Apple’s App Store: Hot or Not?

Kelsey Group Blogs » Apple’s App Store: Hot or Not? — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:13:24 +0000

[...] few contrarian viewpoints have emerged from venerable online sources such as TechCrunch and GigaOm, (adding to last week’s analysis of a similar question: have we jumped the shark [...]

By: For Apple and Amazon the store IS the killer app

For Apple and Amazon the store IS the killer app — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:44:37 +0000

[...] for Apple, there’s wondering what all the hype is over the App Store, Tech Crunch notes that not one of them is a killer app. Which is absolutely [...]

By: James Katt

James Katt — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:38:13 +0000

If you define the “killer app” as the primary reason for buying a platform, then the following are the killer apps for the iPhone (note that Apple already thought of the top ones):

1. Cell Phone – the primary reason for buying the iPhone. The iPhone is the best cell phone I have ever used. The scrolling list of contacts, the visual voice mail, the ease of selecting a contact to call, the ease of creating a conference call are reasons for getting the iPhone.

‘2. Web Browser (Safari). If you want the absolutely best smartphone for web browsing, then the iPhone is IT.

3. iPod. The iPhone is THE BEST iPod bar none. I use it more than my other five iPods.

4. Google Maps. This is fantastic for finding the location of restaurants, hotels, etc. It is great for finding you location and determining the route to reach a destination. It is great to be able to see a satellite view of your position or any position on Earth. If it is updated to street view it would be mind blowing.

5. Camera: I use the iPhone more often than my pro-level or digicam. It is simply always in my pocket. If you are creative, then you can do a lot with 2 megapixels.

6. Weather. When you do a lot of traveling, it is great to be able to determine what the weather is going to be like in order to help you pack and plan your activities. I use it all the time.

7. Text Messaging. The iChat-like, Instant messanging-like format of messages on the iPhone makes the iPhone the best text messaging platform. In fact, it is so good, Instant messaging is old school. The touch screen keyboard allows me to write much longer messages (the equivalent of 9-page messages on a regular phone). My daughters thumb-type at very fast rates – faster than on a keypad or thumb-typing physical keyboard. The iPhone takes Text Messaging to a higher level.

8. GAMES. This is obviously the Killer App of the App Store. The iPhone is simply THE BEST smartphone platform for doing games. One poster said an NES emulator was his killer app. But all this implies is that the killer app is GAMES. As John Carmack said, the iPhone has the power of the Playstation in one’s hands. Since the top apps sold are games, obviously GAMES are one big reason to get an iPhone.

9. Ebook Reading. The iPhone allows you to have numerous novels in the palm of your hand. Forget Amazon’s Kindle. The iPhone is much more portable. Through BookZ and Stanza among others, I already have the complete works of Shakespeare, all of Sherlock Holmes, several versons of the Bible, etc. on the iPhone. If you are smart, then you will never get bored on the iPhone.

10. Local-services via GPS. I love Showtimes and BoxOffice and LocalPicks. I can find the restaurants and movie theaters that are nearby to me when I want entertainment. These and other localized serviices are a huge reason to get an iPhone. It makes it so much easier than on any other platform.

11. Clock. The iPhone has been the best travel alarm I have ever had. I can set as many as I need. Why buy another alarm clock when you have it in your pocket?

Etc. Etc.

The iPhone is a developing platform. It will have thousands of apps to choose from in the near future.