Whether you’re tuning in for the big hits on-field between the Giants and Patriots or the big-budget commercials on-screen, there’s no denying the spectacle that is the Super Bowl. NBC is the Super Bowl XLVI broadcast partner and with an estimated advertising haul of $250 million, it’s the largest Super Bowl ad spend ever. There [...]
It’s been 12 months since the iPad-exclusive magazine The Daily hit the digital newstands, and already the publication has racked up an impressive 100,000 subscribers. The first app to take advantage of Apple’s then-new In-App Subscription service, The Daily offers users the choice of two subscriptions – $0.99/week or $39.99 for the full year. According [...]
The list of magazines in Apple’s Newsstand is growing each month, with the popular covers being transformed into digital masterpieces for ever-lower subscription rates. Editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair Magazine, Graydon Carter, speaks resonantly of the power and beauty of digital magazines, and how Vanity Fair (iTunes Link) has been transformed by venturing into the digital [...]
When Judson Laipply uploaded the ‘Evolution of Dance’ video onto YouTube over five years ago, I’m pretty certain the young man had never had 180,639,490 people watch his routine. Laipply hit the big time with his clip, and now advertising companies worldwide, in a bid to capture the minds and clicks of Internet users, are [...]
The New York Times have just updated their iPhone and iPad apps to allow in-app purchase of a subscription. The update follows on from the reversal of the controversial Apple guidelines which greatly restricted the pricing options open developers of subscription-based content. There are now three subscription tiers that can be purchased in-app: $14.99/month – [...]
Apple has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, backed by his team of entrepreneurs, will headline the WWDC keynote speech on June 6. The consumer electronics giant additionally listed iOS 5, iCloud, and Mac OS X 10.8 (Lion) as being on the agenda. Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of [...]
Apple stores around the world plan to commemorate ten years of existence with an extreme makeover of their own. As noted previously this week, all Apple stores are shutting down early. Between 6PM and 6AM the outlets will be concealed from the inside by black sheets. The most recent information comes from several anonymous sources. [...]
According to intel gathered by BoyGeniusReport, Apple is preparing to launch something big this Thursday, the 10th anniversary of Apple’s first retail store opening. An overnight shift is apparently scheduled for 10-15 Apple employees (per store) who will work through Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. Selected employees will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement [...]
Microsoft, HTC, and Sony are jumping into the Apple ‘App Store’ trademark battle in Europe. The companies filed formal applications Thursday, declaring invalidity to the office that oversees trademarks. Microsoft challenged Apple’s trademark application in North America, asking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to refuse the iPhone maker’s registration request several months ago. And now [...]
According to the 2011 BrandZ Top 100, Apple has successfully beat out Google to become the most valuable brand in the world. Apple earning the top spot ends Google’s four-year reign in the position following an 84 percent increase in Apple’s value, thanks to product launches ranging from the iPad to the Apple TV. Of [...]
The first update to Rovio Mobile’s ‘Angry Birds Rio’ will be landing on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch later this week. ‘Angry Birds Rio: Beach Volley’ takes place in the bright and sunny coast of Brazil. The update will feature brand new levels festooned with volleyballs, beach umbrellas, and a ton of monkeys to fling [...]
The ‘doubleTwist’ team has shown Android developers, yet again, how to truly integrate third party applications with iTunes and a multitude of Apple devices. As of version 1.4, ‘doubleTwist’ allows users to stream music and multimedia to AirPlay speakers and other compatible technology, including the Apple TV. When a supported device such as the Apple TV is recognized on [...]
Electronic Arts is in the process of buying out Firemint, the Australian-based mobile development studio known for games ranging from ‘Flight Control’ to the famed ‘Real Racing’. The game company is calling the acquisition one that brings a “powerhouse of creative talent” to EA Interactive. While exact terms of the deal are not being disclosed, [...]
If you’re lucky enough to be heading to South-by-Southwest 2011, then the new official SXSW event app for iPhone is a must-have. With SXSW GO, you can build your own schedule, view an interactive map as well as navigate the tradeshow from your mobile. SXSW GO features: Schedule – Search/browse the entire event list, create [...]
So there’s going to be a JellyCar 3 update soon. According to @walaber, the update is waiting to be accepted by Apple’s content control team. Here’s your proof: Let’s hope it contains lots of cool stuff! Also make sure to follow @tapscape, @walaber and me @dayallnash on Twitter for updates on the matter.
