Panasonic TC-P42X1 HDTV
A 720p plasma set, the low-cost Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound.
Apple Adds “App Store Review Status”, Escalation Email, to iPhone Dev Center
TUAW reports that Apple has taken a few more baby steps down the long, winding road towards App Store fix-land, adding a new App Store Review Status widget to let developers know the current wait-time for the app approval process, and giving them access to a new escalation email address for high priority questions.
Along with [...]
Motorola launches MOTODEV studio for Android developers
Motorola really wants you to develop for Android handsets. More specifically, they really want you to develop for Motorola-made Android handsets. That’s why they’ve launched MOTODEV, an Android development resource for crackin’ out apps purposed for Motorola handsets.
It’s a two-part initiative, one seemingly a bit more exclusive than the other. If you can get into [...]
Sony Ericsson takes cues from Apple, RIM app store pricing
Sony Ericsson opened its PlayNow Arena app store to developers, taking elements from both Apple and Blackberry maker Research In Motion’s pricing models.
The company is sharing 70 percent of revenues after taxes and service charges, mirroring Apple. However, it’s setting a minimum price for paid apps of about 3 euros across euro-zone countries and 3 [...]
Another Killer Data Point For iPhone Apps: F.A.S.T. Pulls In $1 Million In Six Weeks
Another data point that profitable businesses can be built on the back of the iPhone/iPod Touch app store: Social Gaming Network’s F.A.S.T. dogfight game, which launched in early June and lets users try to shoot down other human players, pulled in over $1 million in download fees alone in the first six weeks it was [...]
Resident Evil Series Unsure On Direction, Developers [Capcom]
Big changes could be on the way for the Resident Evil series, both in terms of direction and personnel, if comments from Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi are any indication. Speaking at a Resident Evil panel at Comic-Con, Takeuchi was asked by a fan about the possibility of a total series reboot for the [...]
The Online Payment Wars Continue: PayPal Officially Announces Flexible API
While Ebay’s Q2 earnings yesterday showed that its marketplace business was slow, the company’s revenue was boosted by continued growth in its online payments business, including PayPal and BillMeLater. Both businesses saw 11 % growth in revenue in the quarter, compared to a year ago, and saw a 20% increase in registered accounts from last [...]
Dear Apple: How About that Premium App Store?
Just prior to iPhone 3.0 there were rumors that Apple would introduce a Premium App Store which would let high quality apps in the $10 or $20+ range enjoy some breathing room away from the “race to the bottom” pressure of the current cheapy novelty app crowd. Why is this still a good idea? Well, [...]
Don’t Expect a Huge Increase in Complexity Of iPhone Apps Any Time Soon [App Store]
The iPhone App Store just turned one, and developers are getting the hang of the device. Game companies like EA and Namco are starting specialized divisions just to target the iPhone. Apps are about to get good, right? Not exactly. Here’s the major reason: the price of apps. AppCubby maker of apps like GasCubby, just [...]
Google Wave Begins To Swell With Developers; Wider Release This September
Google Wave, the search giant’s incredibly ambitious new Email/IM hybrid that was announced in May, is quickly picking up steam. As of last week the service was open to around 6,000 developers (most of whom had attended conferences like I/O), and Google is planning to send out an additional 20,000 invites over the [...]
