One More Tap

It has begun. Well, since September 16 2009, that is when they first registered the account.

Apple’s @AppStore Twitter account is now finally alive and Verified. What does this mean? Well, that means Steve and Co would like your attention on Twitter – lots of it.

As of this writing, about 114,000 Twitter users are following that account which has so far sent out eleven tweets related to apps that are available on the iTunes Store. Aside to that, take note also that @AppStore follows five other iTunes-related property which are all, yes, Verified too.

If you are on Twitter, give @AppStore a hello and follow them. Oh, while you are there, do follow us @OneMoreTap, eh?

written by xcool \\ tags: App Store, Apple, twitter

Steve Jobs have just announced that he will take another medical leave to focus on his health. Avid Apple fans will know about Steve’s previous medical history—it’s plastered all over the web, just Google.

During his absence, Tim Cook will be handling most of the company’s heavy lifting. I am sure most of us knew about his taking charge the last time Steve was on leave. He did his job pretty well and he delivers.

On the other hand, it seems that investors are not confident with this announcement (medical leave and Tim Cook being in charge) and they showed their disapproval by beating the Apple stock prices. As usual, some people will gain, some others will lose.

Those things aside, I’d just say: let us all wish Steve a speedy recovery. And God bless.

written by xcool \\ tags: Jobs, leave, medical, Steve

This one’s been long awaited. The article was dated 27 April 2010 – I based this on the file name of the “Thoughts on Flash” image that appeared in Apple.com’s front page.

Read from the CEO himself after the break.

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written by xcool \\ tags: Adobe, Apple, Flash, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Steve Jobs

TechCrunch reported a varying number of iPhone 3G S devices sold over the launch week, starting June 19. Original news by Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster claimed the number to be around 750,000 iPhone 3G S devices sold.

Apple, on the other hand, sent out a press release, adding an additional 1/3 to the original number, claiming to have officially sold over 1 million iPhone 3G S devices. This is also backed by word from Apple CEO himself, Steve Jobs who (reportedly) recently had a liver transplant.

Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning. With over 50,000 applications available from Apple’s revolutionary App Store, iPhone momentum is stronger than ever.

Apple also reported that over six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone OS 3.0 software update in the first five days since its release on June 17, 2009.

Well, definitely unbelievable numbers, but it’s true!

written by xcool \\ tags: 3.0, iPhone, News

After much anticipation, including rumored (yes, rumors!) delays – Apple’s iPhone OS 3.0 finally sees the day with its release for both iPhone and iPod touch. Build number for this release is 3.0/7A341 – it seems to match the GM seed version that I have for my iPod touch.

Users can get the download straight from iTunes by clicking on the Check for Updates button. iPhone owners get the update for free, while iPod touch owners will need to purchase the update for only $9.95 – this is due to Apple’s accounting practice.

Most of the features are already quite familiar with those of us who swarm Apple news and rumor sites daily. Here’s a list of changes listed by Apple – they cover both the iPhone and iPod touch:

• Cut, Copy & Paste – self-explanatory, one of the most requested feature debuts with this new update
• Landscape keyboard – built-in apps now have this feature, something which should be there since day 1, if you ask me
• MMS – iPhone only, not many people sends MMS, but since you asked for it, please go ahead and make full use of it
• Spotlight Search – find what you’re looking for across the device from one convenient place
• Voice Memo – capture a memo, meeting or any audio recording, iPod touch owners will need to attach a microphone
• Internet Tethering – iPhone only, now you can share your internet connection with your laptop via Bluetooth or USB
• Peer-to-Peer Gaming – now you could waste more time, with a friend, provided the game supports it
• Push Notifications – apps can now receive information and let you know its there, even then the app is not running
• Movies, TV Shows and Audiobooks purchase via Wi-Fi – get the best entertainment titles from iTunes directly on your device

And many more. Head on over to Apple’s site for more details on the update. iPhone users. iPod touch users.

One more thing. If you device has been unlocked somehow using one of the (ahem) available utilities, I’d suggest that you wait for an official unlocker to be released.

written by xcool \\ tags: 3.0, Firmware, iPhone, iPod touch, OS