Top AppAdvice News And Apps Of The Past Week
August 7, 2011
This week, AppAdvice told readers exclusively about iTunes Replay and its new magazine. Meanwhile, Skype for iPad finally arrived in some of the news making headlines in the week that was.
Industry News
Exclusive: Apple To Launch iTunes Replay In The Coming Weeks
AppAdvice announced exclusively that Apple will soon launch its own streaming service named iTunes Replay.
Apple's New, iCloud-Powered Find My iPhone Service Goes Live
At the beginning of the week, Apple launched its iCloud Web interface for developers (which can be accessed at http://icloud.com). Now, the company has launched its new, iCloud-powered Find My iPhone and Find My Mac services, which can also be accessed by developers from iCloud's Web interface.
Announced iCloud Pricing: How It Compares To Other Services
Apple has finally unveiled its iCloud pricing structure for those customers that wish to purchase additional storage beyond the 5 GB each user receives free of charge. With this in mind, we thought it was important to compare these prices with those of similar products already on the market. To do so, we've compared iCloud prices with those of Dropbox, Amazon’s Cloud Drive and the Google Music Beta service.
Is Apple Considering A Low-End, Contract-Free iPhone?
It looks increasingly likely Apple will soon offer a cheaper iPhone that does require a contract. Good or bad, this could change the industry.
Best Places To Sell Your iPhone 4 Right Now & At What Price
It’s almost time to say goodbye to your iPhone 4. As such, you should know that your handset is still worth a lot of money on the secondary market.
How much? Find out here.
Many Are Willing To Give Up Toothbrushes, Chocolate, or Alcohol But Not Their iPhone
Many iPhone owners are willing to give up exercise, caffeine, and yes, even sex to keep their beloved handset, according to a new survey.
Say Hello To Comex, Apple’s Public Enemy No. 1
By all appearances, Nicholas Allegra is your typical 19-year old; a little disheveled and unsure about his future. Online, however, Allegra is arguably Apple’s biggest headache, according to Forbes.
iPhone News
New App Tells You Whether Your Favorite TV Series Is About To Be Canceled
How many times have you started watching a new television program and then suddenly, the network cancels it? Now a new iPhone/iPod touch app tells you the likelihood that your favorite series is cancelled or renewed.
iPad News
Move Over Maxim, Cosmo For Guys Arrives [Updated]
The folks behind the popular Cosmopolitan magazine for women have just released a men's magazine exclusively for iPad. In doing so, CFG: Cosmo For Guys attempts to answer one of life’s most difficult (and yes, sexist) questions: What Do Women Want?
First Look: Skype For iPad
Available using both Wi-Fi and 3G, Skype for iPad makes video and voice calling easier than ever on Apple’s tablet device. Best of all, the app (like the service itself) allows you to talk to users on Android and Windows devices as well.
We're Launching A Magazine, And We Want Your Help!
AppAdvice will soon launch its own e-magazine to reside in the new Newsstand app. Plans of the weekly magazine were announced late last week.
Rdio Flies By Spotify by Launching First iPad App
Rdio became the first of the big three streaming music services in the U.S. to offer an iPad app. The Rdio app is now universal and works on the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad.
Entertainment Weekly, InStyle Among 17 New Magazines Coming To iPad
Time Inc. announced on Wednesday that all of its 21 magazines would be coming to the iPad before the end of the year. Titles, which include Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, and Coastal Living, will also be available on Android, the HP TouchPad, and Barnes & Noble Nook.
AOL's New "Editions" Magazine Promises A Quick, Curated Experience
Current events junkies now have a new place to call home. AOL announced a new app called Editions.