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  • Is Apple going to be overhauling the way apps are discovered?
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    Is Apple going to be overhauling the way apps are discovered?

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    As you may have heard by now, last week, Apple acquired Chomp - an app discovery engine. This strategic move will play a crucial role in Apple's effort to renovate the App Store, particularly in search. TechCrunchreported the story first, stating, "investors should be very pleased with the outcome." Since then, numerous other sources have estimated the deal to be in the ballpark of $50 million. After a record year in sales, Apple is sitting on about $100 billion in cash however they don't generally put much emphasis on making acquisitions - this one is suspected to be a symbolic jab at Android. We'll revisit that later. Other improvements we expect include; increased speed, interactivity, and a simpler design.
  • iPad 3 announcement coming March 7th
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    iPad 3 announcement coming March 7th

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    Once again proving themselves to be the worst secret keepers in the worlds of technology and fun, Apple has just sent out the official invite for their March 7th press event in San Francisco. And if the image used for the invitation is to be believed, it looks like the rumors of an iPad 3 announcement in March were totally true.
  • Apple takes a bite out of Chomp to solve its app discovery problem
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    Apple takes a bite out of Chomp to solve its app discovery problem

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    Chomp was created to be acquired by Apple. One, the company is named Chomp, meaning that in the event of being bought by Apple, journalists like myself would have a field day with the puns (hence, my clever title). Two, Chomp's product is a Google for apps, for iOS and, more recently, Android.Given the challenges of finding apps in Apple's increasingly burgeoing App Store, it only seems natural to learn that Apple has acquired Chomp (as initially reported by Techcrunch) to the tune of $50 million.
  • Apple layeth down the law on guaranteed marketing services
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    Apple layeth down the law on guaranteed marketing services

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    When the news broke today that many game companies with apps in Apple's Top 25 App Store Charts have paid for marketing services guaranteeing top placement either by allegedly using bots or some mysteriously unknownlegitimate strategy (that we'd love to discover the secret of), we knew that it would hit Apple's radar screen. And tonight, it has. Apple just posted on its Developer Blog and News Feed a message re-iterating its policy in regards third-party marketing services and paying to manipulate the top rankings of its chart is, don't do it . . . or else.
  • Apple, Zynga, listed as top trademark bullies of the year
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    Apple, Zynga, listed as top trademark bullies of the year

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    Trademarks are tricky beasts, especially during these litigious times. When you're naming your company, product, or service, you have to be very careful to avoid using a word that someone might drag you into court (or demand a fee) for. Companies that are particularly sue-happy when it comes to trademarks are known as "trademark bullies." But who's the worst bully around these days? Here's a hint: it's not Tim Langdell.
  • Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak really likes his Android phone
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    Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak really likes his Android phone

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    As one of the founders of Apple, you might think that Steve Wozniak would be in love with the iPhone. If so, you might be shocked to learn that Woz also uses the Android-powered Motorola DROID RAZR, and that in his opinion, Android trumps iOS as an operating platform in a few different ways.
  • Monday Morning QB: Microsoft finally announces Windows App Store, but is it little, too late?
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    Monday Morning QB: Microsoft finally announces Windows App Store, but is it little, too late?

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    Microsoft finally announced they are launching their own iTunes-competitor for PC apps within its upcoming Windows 8 operating system (see related article: Gamasutra). The Windows App Store is slated to be released in beta in February 2012, and will allow users to buy games, apps, ebooks, digital magazines, within app, subscriptions, and in app purchases. But is it a case of too little, too late? In the past, Microsoft was successful using its monopoly in the Windows OS to buy, copy, and cheat it's way to win in new markets.