Archive for the ‘Platforms: iOS’ Category

iTunes Fraud Continues

July 12th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Though Apple said to have solved the fraud issues that hit the App Store last week, a new fraudulous developer has been identified by readers of techblog Ars Technica.

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Apple Studies iTunes Data for iAd Placement

July 7th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Ad Funded Gaming, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

In a post on Bloomberg, Apple announced that it is aggregating userdata from millions of iTunes users to target iAd based campaigns toward the right group of app users.

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Apple Responds to iTunes Fraud

July 7th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Yesterday, we wrote about developer Thuat Nguyen, who was using stolen iTunes credentials to generate huge amounts of sales on his apps. Today, Apple responded to the case.

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EU Prepares Apple Antitrust Case

July 6th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Dutch EU commissioner Neelie Kroes has announced that she will be conducting a research on platforms with closed app environments. As an example she explicitly mentioned Apple’s App Store.

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AppsFire Helps iTunes Affiliates Sell

July 6th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Marketing Strategies, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Through a new widget, AppsFire allows website owners with a Linkshare or Tradedoubler account monetize on app sales through Apple’s official affiliate plan.

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Hackers Abuse iTunes

July 5th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

It seems iTunes has become a premium spot for what is either a slick way to climb to the top of the charts or plain and simple theft of credits. Whatever it is, some developers benefit from hacked iTunes accounts

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App Store Incompatible with GPL Licenses

July 5th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Following a test by the Free Software Foundation, it turns out that the GPLv2 license is incompatible with the Terms of Service of Apple. This makes it hard for developers to release their software under GPL.

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iAd Launches, Blanks Not Allowed

July 2nd, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Ad Funded Gaming, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Apple has launched the iAd program in the US. It does however advice developers to have a back-up ready when there is no ad to serve. It is not pointing toward other networks though.

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