Comments on: Apple Will Hit A Billion Apps At 1:24:06 AM PST On April 23 (As Of Right Now) http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:40:27 -0800 hourly 1 By: Spicy iPhone » Blog Archive » Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-2/#comment-2896657 Spicy iPhone » Blog Archive » Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:51:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2896657 [...] Check it out here. [...] [...] Check it out here. [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-2/#comment-2714685 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:26:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2714685 [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...] [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...]

]]> By: Monostratos http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2714225 Monostratos Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:22:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2714225 I second that. The number 1.000.000.000 is called one milliard in the Nordic languages. One billion means 1.000.000.000.000. It seems our billions are a thousand times bigger than the Americans. Maybe they just wanted more billionaires? I second that.

The number 1.000.000.000 is called one milliard in the Nordic languages. One billion means 1.000.000.000.000.

It seems our billions are a thousand times bigger than the Americans. Maybe they just wanted more billionaires?

]]> By: Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? | I Love iPhone http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-2/#comment-2714074 Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? | I Love iPhone Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2714074 [...] Check it out here. [...] [...] Check it out here. [...]

]]> By: AppleのApp Store: アプリケーションのダウンロードが10億本に達す http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2714002 AppleのApp Store: アプリケーションのダウンロードが10億本に達す Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:30:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2714002 [...] Appleは、今日（米国時間4/23）あたりに10億に達すると見当をつけていたようだ。10億本目を祝うページを、用意していたぐらいだから。 [...] [...] Appleは、今日（米国時間4/23）あたりに10億に達すると見当をつけていたようだ。10億本目を祝うページを、用意していたぐらいだから。 [...]

]]> By: Hans http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2713164 Hans Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:43:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2713164 I wonder how many of the nearly 500,000 downloads between 1pm and 2pm happened just before the countdown clock reached a billion... which would have been far too late since the countdown clock counted down based on the rate of downloads from 1-2 hours prior. Since 11am-12pm was 281,880 the count down rate was nearly twice as slow as actual. Okay, I'm a dork. I wonder how many of the nearly 500,000 downloads between 1pm and 2pm happened just before the countdown clock reached a billion… which would have been far too late since the countdown clock counted down based on the rate of downloads from 1-2 hours prior. Since 11am-12pm was 281,880 the count down rate was nearly twice as slow as actual.

Okay, I’m a dork.

]]> By: Hans http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2713157 Hans Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:36:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2713157 Coincidence that the billionth download apparently happened almost exactly 12 hours later than you predicted? From the text file used by Apple's countdown javascript... 23-APR-2009 13:00:00|999801691|328836 23-APR-2009 14:00:00|1000299497|497806 The first number is the total number of downloads. The second is the number of downloads in the last hour. Assuming a constant download rate, the billionth download happened at about 1:23:54 PM. Coincidence that the billionth download apparently happened almost exactly 12 hours later than you predicted?

From the text file used by Apple’s countdown javascript…

23-APR-2009 13:00:00|999801691|328836
23-APR-2009 14:00:00|1000299497|497806

The first number is the total number of downloads. The second is the number of downloads in the last hour. Assuming a constant download rate, the billionth download happened at about 1:23:54 PM.

]]> By: Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2713112 Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:15:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2713112 [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...] [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...]

]]> By: Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? | I Love iPhone http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712962 Why the discrepancies with the billion apps number? | I Love iPhone Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:01:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712962 [...] There’s an interesting write-up on TechCrunch that tries to get to the bottom of it - and I think what I’m seeing in the comments is actually much more interesting than the original post. Easy AdSenser by UnrealCheck it out here. [...] [...] There’s an interesting write-up on TechCrunch that tries to get to the bottom of it – and I think what I’m seeing in the comments is actually much more interesting than the original post. Easy AdSenser by UnrealCheck it out here. [...]

]]> By: Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served | TechBeat|Gather Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712937 Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served | TechBeat|Gather Tech News Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:53:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712937 [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...] [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...]

]]> By: Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712916 Apple’s App Store: 1 Billion Served Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:45:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712916 [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...] [...] apparently already had a hunch of when the billion mark was going to be passed, because the billionth app celebration page was [...]

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712723 Steve Ballmer Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:58:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712723 It's from Apple ........ It's a LIE! It’s from Apple …….. It’s a LIE!

]]> By: Niall MacCárthaigh http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712666 Niall MacCárthaigh Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:33:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712666 Hey guys, thanks for pointing out the reason for the strange anomalies. A commenter (Greg) on iPTIB (http://weblogs.redeyechicago.com/iphoneblog/2009/04/iptib-has-its-own-billion-app-challenge.html#comments) has pointed out the discrepancy between numbers depending on what device you use for viewing the App count. It's all just more fun, I think. At iPTIB they're even having a bit of fun with their own challenge for a screengrab of the closest to the billion mark... Hey guys, thanks for pointing out the reason for the strange anomalies. A commenter (Greg) on iPTIB (http://weblogs....e.html#comments) has pointed out the discrepancy between numbers depending on what device you use for viewing the App count. It’s all just more fun, I think. At iPTIB they’re even having a bit of fun with their own challenge for a screengrab of the closest to the billion mark…

]]> By: jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712346 jon Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:29:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712346 oh, so THAT'S how Gates made his billions. And operating on 95% of all computers in the world makes it pretty easy (aka obligates) one to be charitable, less look like a money-hungry monopoly. ;) oh, so THAT’S how Gates made his billions. And operating on 95% of all computers in the world makes it pretty easy (aka obligates) one to be charitable, less look like a money-hungry monopoly. ;)

]]> By: rat's ass http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2712140 rat's ass Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:59:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2712140 I don't give a r...a.. about this I don’t give a r…a.. about this

]]> By: John Gill http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2711671 John Gill Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:27:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2711671 If 10 million users bought or downloaded 100 apps each, you got 1 billion apps. Remember, Iphone apps work on the Ipod Touch, too. So, you got x million Iphone users and y million Touch users, all buying paid or downloading free apps, it's very easy to get 1 billion when you think about it. I got over 85 apps on my Touch. Then, when you consider that alot of users buy or download apps, then get rid of them, buy and download other competing apps, it all adds up very quickly. 1 Billion is very easy when you got both a Ipod and Iphone to count. If 10 million users bought or downloaded 100 apps each, you got 1 billion apps. Remember, Iphone apps work on the Ipod Touch, too. So, you got x million Iphone users and y million Touch users, all buying paid or downloading free apps, it’s very easy to get 1 billion when you think about it. I got over 85 apps on my Touch. Then, when you consider that alot of users buy or download apps, then get rid of them, buy and download other competing apps, it all adds up very quickly. 1 Billion is very easy when you got both a Ipod and Iphone to count.

]]> By: One Billion iPhone App downloads. That’s one for every seven people in the world. « Andi Narvaez - Down and Across http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2711558 One Billion iPhone App downloads. That’s one for every seven people in the world. « Andi Narvaez - Down and Across Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:12:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2711558 [...] The world population is 6,706,993,152 according to a July 2008 estimate. So the iPhone App store hitting one billion downloads is pretty significant, especially considering the fact that the it has only been a little more than [...] [...] The world population is 6,706,993,152 according to a July 2008 estimate. So the iPhone App store hitting one billion downloads is pretty significant, especially considering the fact that the it has only been a little more than [...]

]]> By: Gary http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2711278 Gary Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:26:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2711278 TechCrunch article quality is diminishing. No offence to the authors of TechCrunch I'm sure you have been told to punt out as many articles as possible, but what happened to the good old days of TechCrunch when it was about actual news? I really enjoy TC but when I click though to articles like this it makes me wonder what is going on! All the bloggers at TC are fantastic writers but no matter how hard you try you cannot polish a turd. TechCrunch article quality is diminishing. No offence to the authors of TechCrunch I’m sure you have been told to punt out as many articles as possible, but what happened to the good old days of TechCrunch when it was about actual news?

I really enjoy TC but when I click though to articles like this it makes me wonder what is going on! All the bloggers at TC are fantastic writers but no matter how hard you try you cannot polish a turd.

]]> By: Jeje http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2711077 Jeje Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:32:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2711077 1 billion for the autorities, 0.5 for the demonstrators ..... lol 1 billion for the autorities, 0.5 for the demonstrators ….. lol

]]> By: Morning Xtra: Apple’s Billion Apps Sold, New US Cyber Command | nexgenlife.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710942 Morning Xtra: Apple’s Billion Apps Sold, New US Cyber Command | nexgenlife.com Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:31:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710942 [...] it, Apple is swiftly closing in on one billion app downloads from its App Store. According to TechCrunch, Apple is predicting that it will cross the mark on 1:24:06 AM PST on April 23, and the company [...] [...] it, Apple is swiftly closing in on one billion app downloads from its App Store. According to TechCrunch, Apple is predicting that it will cross the mark on 1:24:06 AM PST on April 23, and the company [...]

]]> By: brian http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710807 brian Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:47:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710807 1 billion apps....I am not surprised....Apple iPhone is by far the most revolutionary piece of technology in recent times..... if somebody thinks 1 billion download is not a big deal, it is very likely he/she has lost its mind. http://www.livbit.com 1 billion apps….I am not surprised….Apple iPhone is by far the most revolutionary piece of technology in recent times….. if somebody thinks 1 billion download is not a big deal, it is very likely he/she has lost its mind.

http://www.livbit.com

]]> By: App Store 将于周四下午 4 点 24 分 06 秒突破 10 亿次下载量大关？ - 数码 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710786 App Store 将于周四下午 4 点 24 分 06 秒突破 10 亿次下载量大关？ - 数码 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:36:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710786 [...] TechCrunch 和《华盛顿邮报》都报道说，就目前所知的信息，苹果已经确定App Store 突破 10 亿次应用下载量大关的时间是太平洋时间(PST) 4 月 23 日凌晨 1 点 24 分 06 秒，换算成北京时间是周四下午 4 点 24 分 06 秒。 [...] [...] TechCrunch 和《华盛顿邮报》都报道说，就目前所知的信息，苹果已经确定App Store 突破 10 亿次应用下载量大关的时间是太平洋时间(PST) 4 月 23 日凌晨 1 点 24 分 06 秒，换算成北京时间是周四下午 4 点 24 分 06 秒。 [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710755 Matt Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:25:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710755 What, the geniuses at TechCrunch didn't notice this the first time it was posted? Everyone mentioned it in the comments. Nice to know you guys pay attention to what your readers are saying. /s What, the geniuses at TechCrunch didn’t notice this the first time it was posted? Everyone mentioned it in the comments. Nice to know you guys pay attention to what your readers are saying. /s

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710734 Michael Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710734 Question... If I enter in all my same data for winning the prize, will I be disqualified or will i just have a better chance to win? Question…
If I enter in all my same data for winning the prize, will I be disqualified or will i just have a better chance to win?

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/21/hey-apple-thanks-a-billion-for-being-clairvoyant/comment-page-1/#comment-2710651 Michael Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:41:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=58405#comment-2710651 Wait.... do you have to get an app from an iphone or an itouch in order to win the award? and when did/do you have get an app from the app store? B/c i have not downloaded an app for like a month or 2. also do you have to buy the app or could it have been a free app? Wait…. do you have to get an app from an iphone or an itouch in order to win the award? and when did/do you have get an app from the app store? B/c i have not downloaded an app for like a month or 2.
also do you have to buy the app or could it have been a free app?

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