The next rush of content to iTunes may come in the form of subscriptions for newspapers and magazines. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Apple is doing the rounds with some major publishers trying to persuade them to jump on board the subscription bandwagon. This would enable Apple to distribute the content through its own portal in an attempt to combat declining print sales and provide new revenue for hungry publishers.

Even prior to the release of the iPad, talks of such a commercial model were already happening. Some of the largest publishers in the Western world such as Time...

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Five months ago, Apple declared that iOS applications created using a cross-compiler would be rejected from the app store. Since the announcement, Apple has eased up and changed direction on its rules.  In addition to enabling a wider variety of development tools, Apple has also published an App Store Review Guidelines document that outlines what iOS developers should be doing to avoid app store rejection. Both of these elements have big implications for iOS developers and as such will create an impact upon the end user. What does this mean for the future of iOS development?

When Apple first launched its...

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Apple has issued an announcement that will please hoards of frustrated iOS developers. The company has released the app store review guidelines, which are designed to assist iPhone developers in understanding why their app has been rejected. The purpose is to allow iPhone and iPad developers to know what to avoid during the development process prior to submitting their apps to Apple.

Previously, Apple has come under scrutiny for being overly harsh, undemocratic and vague in relation to its own policies on the app store. Finally, iPhone and iPad developers will be able to interpret the small print of Apple’s app...

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Gartner recently released a report suggesting that by 2014, Google Android will be second only to the Nokia Symbian mobile platform. In terms of global mobile operating system market share, the two platforms will account for nearly 60% within a four-year time frame. This news follows recent reports that Android has developed a dominant position within the U.S.

At present, there aren’t a large number of devices in the U.S that are running on the Nokia Symbian platform. However, throughout the rest of the world, Nokia Symbian remains the dominant mobile operating system. Key drivers for mobile developers in this context...

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AdMob today released its 2010 Mobile Metric Report. The report outlines the latest data on mobile devices and usage share in the US and focuses on examining emerging trends in the mobile sector over the last two years.The most notable trends come as little surprise, as iPhone and iOS devices continue to dominate globally. However, the Google Android platform is making big strides and experiencing significant monthly and yearly gains, especially in the US. In terms of market share, Apple was the number one device manufacturer worldwide with 30% of all advertising requests coming from these products. Nokia held the second...

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The hype surrounding the release of the Apple iPad has been cranked up a notch with some iTunes tweaking. The Cupertino wonder kids have released version 9.1 of iTunes and included some changes that provide a teaser in anticipation of the iPad’s official launch in the UK next month.  These changes come in the form of some features that will enable iPad owners to manage their book collection within iTunes.

Before anyone gets too excited, these changes are largely cosmetic ahead of the iPad’s USA launch this Saturday and provide only a slight alteration when compared with the previous software update. ...

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The Apple iPad looks set to continue the theme developed by the iPhone, with a number of game developers set to enter the market. A survey from Flurry Analytics has revealed a detailed breakdown of the types of apps likely to be available when the iPad is released in April 2010 including entertainment, social networking and sports.  One clear advantage the iPad has when compared with the iPhone is its sheer size. In order to convert popular web based games to the iPhone, developers have cleverly utilised a somewhat restrictive touchscreen interface and screen size. The iPad offers additional screen...

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The Apple tablet/slate/pad rumor mill has gone into overdrive in the early part of 2010.  Early indications would suggest that Apple is gearing up for a massive product launch, similar to the introduction of the iPhone before the end of January.  Today sees the birth of two interesting rumors to fuel existing speculation.

Publishers TG Daily have printed a quote from a ‘anonymous designer’, suggesting that it is virtually impossible to order a 10.1 inch screen from any Chinese manufacturer. One plausible explanation to this unusual shortage in supply is that Apple has already purchased them all. The idea being that...

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In the world of Apple, it is not uncommon for whispers and rumors to eventually materialise as fully fledged products. Late last year Waracle ran a story about developing for the hotly anticipated iTablet. Now it seems the device will be named as the ‘iSlate’. Needless to say, irrespective of terminology, Waracle will be looking to develop a range of applications and software for the 10-inch iSlate in 2010.  The device is set to bridge the gap between the smart phone and the recently popularised notebook computer. The iSlate will be perfect for reading books, newspapers and magazines online and...

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