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  • New study by Appurify shows that star ratings directly correlate to App Store rankings
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    • iOS
    New study by Appurify shows that star ratings directly correlate to App Store rankings

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    Who says that the proverbial gold star never meant anything? While getting a gold star on your spelling test back in the second grade might not hold that much weight to you now in your post-high school endeavors, earning similar gold stars are more important now than ever to mobile app developers, according to a recent report by Appurify. So for you mobile developers out there, keep on reading to see just how important those star ratings are to your app's overall success in the App Store rankings; and to you App Store users and reviewers out there, keep these facts in mind the next time you plan on giving a 1-star rating to a game out of sheer frustration.
  • New App Store regulations focus on kid-friendly apps and real money gambling
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    • iOS
    New App Store regulations focus on kid-friendly apps and real money gambling

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    Apple has introduced a few new rules and regulations to its App Store Review Guidelines this week - this time affecting apps for kids and real-money gambling apps. The new rules and regulations are closely linked to the expansion of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Apple's own upcoming changes to their policies for educational apps.
  • Celebrate the App Store’s 5th birthday with 5 free games
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    • iOS
    Celebrate the App Store’s 5th birthday with 5 free games

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    They sure grow up fast, don't they? It seems just like yesterday when the iOS App Store first launched in 2008, with a modest 500 apps waiting to be discovered. Now, a mere five years later, we have almost 1 million different apps we can enjoy with the tap of a finger, and have seen some truly monumental achievements in mobile gaming along the way.
  • Sony launches PlayStation Mobile for Android (and Vita!)
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    • Android
    Sony launches PlayStation Mobile for Android (and Vita!)

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    As if the party weren't crowded enough, folks, say hello to another app store. Last night, Sony launched their long-time-coming PlayStation Mobile service for "PlayStation Certified" Android devices and PlayStation Vita. In a newly launched section of their website branded with the moniker "Take Back Mobile Gaming," the company has also gone on to explain the ethos behind PSM, and reveal the slate of available titles.
  • Developer reactions to the new App Store
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    • iOS
    Developer reactions to the new App Store

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    With the launch of iOS 6 last week, users who visited the App Store were visited with a staggering makeover.  The new presentation brought plenty of changes, from new features appearing for the first time to old features being tucked away, and in some cases, totally removed.
  • iOS 6 App Store and What it Means to Developers
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    • iOS
    iOS 6 App Store and What it Means to Developers

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    We've known for several months now that big iTunes changes were coming, it wasn't just clear exactly when. Well, the time is now and developers have to make sure they adapt. Of course there are the optimizations for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 that users expect you to do, but there are also changes in the new App Store that you need to be aware of.