Those of you still playing with a Windows Mobile handset will be happy to know that Microsoft has decided to upgrade its Windows Mobile Marketplace. Starting today the store can be accessed from any browser not only from your mobile browser.

Other updates include enhanced security and anti-piracy measures not that we care too much about those. But the fact that the Marketplace can now be accessible from any browser and that apps can be downloaded a lot easier straight on your PC right now is definitely great news. Here’s what the official blog had to say about the new Marketplace:

While we’ve heard great feedback on the Marketplace experience on Windows phones, sometimes people just want the benefits of a shopping on a PC. Starting today, Windows phone customers can browse, buy and download applications online at the Windows Marketplace for Mobile site. The selected applications are delivered wirelessly to the customer’s Windows phone and install the next time the Windows Marketplace client runs on the device. This creates another way for customers to easily find and purchase applications and gives developers a whole new level of exposure.

How would you describe your Marketplace experience so far?

via windowsstreamblog

Tags: App Store, marketplace, microsoft, microsoft, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5

Apple’s App Store has established yet another record. We’ve seen the store reach one billion downloads followed quickly by the two million mark. And now the App Store has reached another remarkable number. The store houses at this time 100,000 applications which is a record in the business and now the number has been officially recognized by Apple. Everyone else is trailing way back and it will be almost impossible for the App Store to be surpassed by any other similar adventure. We’re probably going to see even more records get established as there are more than 34 million iPhones out there, not to mention the iPod touches sold so far by Cupertino. We’ve showed you lots of App Store apps here and there are many more interesting apps to show you, so stay tuned. The third billion download is probably just around the corner.

What’s your favorite iPhone app?

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Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices

Here’s an interesting iPhone app that will let you help out with other apps. This is Chorus, an App Store app that will aid in recommending apps to fit the user’s needs.

Unlike the Apple’s native App Store app, this doesn’t have a “top” list based on overall downloads. Chorus is designed to work in chorus with apps that have been recommended by other Chorus users.

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Tags: App Store, Chorus, iPhone, iPhone, iphone app, iPhone app recommendations, Mobile Software

It was announced today that the app store for the Symbian platform, entitled Horizon, has today gone live in beta form. There isn’t much to choose from right now with only 50 mobile apps currently available but the Symbian Foundation promise thousands of choices in 2010.

While this is great news for Symbian users its also great news for app developers as they now have another platform to infiltrate.

Check out more here.

Tags: App Store, Beta, Cell Phones, horizon, Mobile News, Mobile Software, symbian

It seems like Apple started the run for app stores with the success of the iPhone apps, and after Google launching a store for the Wave, it is time for the Symbian Foundation to launch an application store named Symbian Horizon.

The plan for the store was announced on July 2009 and at this time Symbian has gathered over 50 applications, and they are helping developers by signing and submitting the software to target mobile application stores all around the world. At the moment there are 5 stores that support the Symbian Horizon: Ovi Store by Nokia, Samsung Applications Store, AT&T’s MEdia Mall, China Mobile’s Mobile Market, and Sony Ericsson’s PlayNow arena.

Lee Williams, Director of Symbian Foundation, comments:

We recognize that developers face many challenges in bringing their products to market on Symbian devices. In particular, the diversity of application stores in our ecosystem increases the burden on developers by requiring multiple submission and review processes. But this diversity can also offer an advantage over competitors’ closed systems, where applications sometimes receive arbitrary or commercially motivated rejections. Symbian Horizon retains this advantage while reducing the burden by becoming a conduit to multiple stores, helping developers reach the largest global mobile market in the world more efficiently.

Tags: App Store, mobile, Mobile Software, Symbian Foundation, symbian horizon

The Internet is buzzin’ about Google Wave despite the fact that only a select number of individuals, and their friends, are actually able to use the service.

We kind of know what it does, we kind of know how it works, but today Google told us something we didn’t know; it’s going to feature it’s own app store off sorts. That’s right, developers will actually be able to produce Wave extensions and upload them to the store from which users can purchase said extensions.

It’s a cool feature, but we’ll have to wait until Google announces more like how much the typical extension will cost until we pass final judgment.

via thenextweb

Tags: Accessories, App Store, Desktop PCs, extensions, Google, google wave, software

If you ask me, I guess it was about time for Microsoft to stand up for itself and take a proper hit at Apple. And this time they have managed to come up with a funny video too. The video is a great response to Apple’s “Get a Mac” campaign.

Microsoft is targeting the App Store and it’s making fun of some of those ridiculous apps that can be downloaded to iPhones and iPod touches right now. In this rejected Windows Marketplace video Microsoft makes two important points. First of all the App Store is filled with unnecessary apps and second, Apple is well knows for the way it choose to approve or banish apps from its store.

But after we’ve had a couples of laughs and shared it with our friends, we still have to acknowledge the fact that Apple’s App Store is way better than Microsoft’s Marketplace, at least for now. And Microsoft is surely wishing for a Marketplace filled with at least half the ridiculous apps found in the App Store! You see, Microsoft, you actually need to perform better than the competition in order for any funny video to really work!

via TC

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, marketplace, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, video

This is not the first time you hear us talking about augmented reality and it surely won’t be the last time that we will mention it.

And now you’ll be able to try augmented reality for yourself if you happen to have an iPhone ready. The Layar augmented reality browser is now available in the App Store and it’s ready to offer you a different perspective on reality. The app uses the iPhone’s camera in order to overlay data on various points of interest. That way you’ll be able to get a lot of information on various attractions around you.

The application is available for free right now but if it becomes popular then a premium, read not free version, will also be developed. Layar works with various third party developers to offer you a lot of new layers. These layers will let offer you lots of details about restaurant, shops, train and bus schedules and more. You’ll just have to install the browser on your iPhone in order to enjoy all that augmented reality!

via Wired

Tags: App Store, Apple, Augmented Reality, Freeware, iPhone, Layar, Layer, Mobile News, Portable Devices

Mapquest has presented their new product for a GPS experience on the iPhone, it is called MapQuest Navigator and includes the normal features that every GPS software should have, such as: turn-by-turn directions via sound, name of the streets via sound,and a 3D interface so you can look at the map and know your location in a visible way.

The MapQuest Navigator comes with 16 million POIs - Points Of Interest - and the system costs $1 for a 14 day trial. After the trial you can either get a montly subscription for $4, or a 3-month subscription at $10, or the best deal which is 1-year for $30. The subscription can be purchased while using the application. So visit the MapQuest Navigator at the App store for all the details.

Tags: App Store, Apple, GPS, GPS, iPhone, mapquest, navigator

In case you were wondering if you can paint using the iPhone well the simplest answer is that, yes, you can paint, and there are various apps “for that”. And if you’re going to paint using your iPhone or iPod touch then you might as well get inspired by an artist. David Hockney has been using various gadgets to work his magic and now he is painting with his iPhone. His iPhone paintings have been exhibited at the Tate Gallery and Royal Academy in London and in various Los Angeles and German locations. The artist has been using the initial version of Brushes so that’s the app to get if you’re planning to start your painting career on your iPhone.

via nybooks

Tags: App Store, applications, brushes, David Hockney, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Portable Devices, software

NBC announced a slew of iPhone apps, each linked to a “Locals Only” city-site by NBC. The app allows users to connect with the latest news, infotainment. Currently the following cities are covered: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth, New York, San Diego, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Connecticut and Miami.

You get access to content from the NBC editorial teams as well as city dwellers - including sharing the latest happenings, offer opinions and - wait for it - anonymous confessions on the go. These iPhone/iPod touch apps use NBC’s SoMyCity social media feature and can be integrated with your Twitter and Facebook accounts. You can also customize the content you want to access using the filter feature.

Available for free from the iTunes App Store. Check out the New York city-site to get an idea about the content: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/mobile/ny-iphone.html

Tags: App Store, apps, city, iPhone, iPhone, NBC

Earlier today it was made known that Microsoft launched their Windows Mobile 6.5 Marketplace app store and now we have a similar announcement regarding Palm and their webOS. While the App Catalog has been live ever since the Palm Pre was released to market the app offereings were very slim and featured no apps you could actually buy.

Today, however, Palm has announced that the first round of paid apps are making their way into the App Catalog with the first being the above Air Hockey game priced at $1.99.

via engadget

Tags: app catalog, App Store, apps, Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, paid, Palm, Sprint, webOS

Not too long ago we let you know that Griffin’s latest iTrip would ship alongside an app controller that will be offered on the App Store.

Well, it seems that to make such a thing easier to consumers Apple has snuck in the feature that will allow connected accessories to prompt you if you want to download the associated app, as you can see above. This is compared to having to sort through the seemingly endless list of apps looking for the correct one.

Let’s see what other accessory manufacturers utilize this feature.

via gizmodo

Tags: Accessories, App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, Griffin, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone OS, iTrip, Mobile News, Mobile Software

The Griffin iTrip is probably one of the most well known iPhone/iPod accessories as it lets users effortlessly broadcast tunes using nothing more than the radio. Well, Griffin has just announced the availability of their latest iTrip will take full advantage of the new iPhone OS 3.0 as it lets you control the accessory right from the device itself using an app.

Other features of this new iTrip include the ability to broadcast track and artist infromation, SmartScan technology to find the most reliable frequency for broadcast and a microUSB port for charging purposes.

Griffin’s new iTrip is available now for $49.99.

via griffin

Tags: Accessories, App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, Griffin, iPhone, iphone os 3.0, iTrip, Mobile News, Mobile Software

The last we heard of the Facebook version 3.0 iPhone/iPod touch app was towards the beginning of July. Today, it was announced that the update has officially hit the App Store with some intersting features.

What you’ll notice first upon updating the software is that the entire UI has been reworked to allow for easier browsing. Another important update is that it features a built-in browser so you can view links posted by your buddies right in the application without having to open Safari.

We’ve included the full list of updates after the break but the best way to experience the new Facebook app is to get it yourself.

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Tags: 3.0, App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, Facebook, iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, social networking

Google’s Google Voice is currently a very big deal in the mobile business. Apple has rejected it from the App Store and the FCC has started to ask questions about the ban. We have already shown you what Apple, AT&T and Google have responded to the FCC and we feel like we have to remind you that nobody seems to be guilty for what happened to the app. And now we came accros the video above which does a quick recap of the whole debacle. This goes to show that everyone noticed this Google vs Apple (and AT&T) scandal and I have a feeling we’re going to see more of it soon. Will the FCC offer a solution to the whole problem or will Google find a smart way to give iPhone users access to its Google Voice? What’s your opinion? Who’s side are you going to take? Would you use Google Voice on your iPhone if available right away? Or do you agree with Apple?

via newsy

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice

I am sure that Apple’s conduct within the App Store isn’t surprising anyone at this point. After the whole Google Voice scandal, Apple does it again. This time is the iStat application. The app has been initially allowed in the App Store, but now Apple decided to reject it, particularly after Bjango launched a new update for its customers.

If you happen to own iStat, don’t upgrade when given the chance to do so. You’ll be sorry:

Where did ‘Free Memory’ go?

iStat’s Free Memory function was removed at Apple’s request.

This decision was completely out of our hands. Please note that all other apps with Free Memory appear to have been removed or updated without their Free Memory function too.

This was not taken lightly—we examined our choices, taking a lot of public feedback on board. We apologise [sic] for any inconvenience this may have caused and we do not plan to remove any other features from iStat.

If you choose (and you haven’t already updated), you can continue to run iStat version 1.0. You’ll miss out on new features, but you’ll get to keep the Free Memory feature.

We are very committed to ensuring iStat is the best iPhone and iPod Touch monitoring tool. Free Memory has been removed, but a lot of other useful features will be added in its place.

What’s wrong with Free Memory then? We’ll be waiting for Apple or the FCC or whoever comes up with a good answer to enlighten us!

via bjango

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, iStat, Mobile News, Mobile Software

We’ve known for a while now that Microsoft is planning some sort of application delivery method for their Windows Mobile handsets but the same could not be said for the Zune HD. However, if the above videos is anything to go by, Ballmer and his boys may be working on an app store for the Zune, too.

The video comes to us from a Qik user by the name of Matthew Akin who took the video at a recent Best Buy Zune HD preview. As you can see, in the Marketplace there is an Apps link, but what could it possibly lead to?

Tags: Accessories, App Store, best buy, Business, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, preview, Windows Mobile, Zune HD

After we’ve seen yesterday that AT&T is not at fault for the rejection of Google Voice from the App Store and that the app is, in fact, not rejected but under a long review, it’s now Google’s turn to respond. And I don’t want to spoil it all for you but Google is also not at fault for the rejection of Google Voice. Did I say rejection? I meant review of course. At the rate we’re going it looks like nobody is to blame here so the only entity left here to question is the FCC. Maybe the FCC should also respond to itself clearing its name regarding the Google Voice ban. I meant to say, of course, review instead of ban!

Unfortunately we can’t see the conversations Google had with AT&T and Apple. Those would have been really interesting to read and therefore they have been redacted…

If you’re willing to give it a try, follow the link to read why Google’s Google Voice is a good application for humanity and shouldn’t be in any way thrown out of the App Store world. And by thrown out, I do honestly mean reviewed for a much-longer-than-necessary time.

Coming soon, at least one can hope, the FCC ruling in this matter!

via TechCrunch

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google, Google, Google Voice

By now you should be familiar with the whole scandal. Apple banned Google’s Google Voice application from the App Store and the FCC decided to get involved to find out why that has happened. And AT&T, blamed by others of being the muscle behind Apple’s decision, has issued a response email to the FCC. And it looks like AT&T “had no role in any decision by Apple to not accept the Google Voice application.” How many of you expected that folks? Now that AT&T is in the clear, we’re waiting for Apple to think outside the box on this one. And let’s see what the FCC will have to respond to this response.

via engadget

Tags: App Store, Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, fcc, Google Voice, Mobile News, Mobile Software