We all know the App Store is a pretty hoppin place at the moment. With thousands upon thousands of apps being downloaded daily, it never ceases to amaze. Now, Apple is wanting to reach a steep plateau…1 billion downloads (say that with a Dr. Evil voice).
Of course, Apple is going about this is a pretty cool way. They’re holding a contest, and when you download one of their featured apps you’re automatically registered to win. The winner will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. For more details click the link below.
1 Billion App Download Contest
A billion iPhone apps downloaded. Coming soon.
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Apple, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
Could it be Apple has delivered almost a billion iPhone/iPod touch apps (both free and paid)? The answer is a definite yes, and Apple has posted a page counting down (or counting up, really) to the big event. As I write this they're at 928 million apps and change. It's an amazing number, and Apple is celebrating the event with a contest. Fill out a form, no purchase required, and have a chance to win a $10,000US iTunes gift card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule and a MacBook Pro. Apple will let you enter up to 25 times a day (!) until the billionth app is sold. Gee, I could use an app that could automate all those entries. (Clarification: Downloading an app from now until the contest closes counts as an entry. You can do that 25 times per day.)
Apple also has a link to the top selling free and paid apps (link opens iTunes). FYI, the most popular free apps are Facebook, Google Earth and Pandora. The most popular paid apps are Crash Bandicot Nitro Cart 3D, Koi Pond and Enigmo.
When Apple hits that billionth app it will be a big deal, and stand by for a big blast of publicity and commentary. It will also spark more conversation about the copycats who are jumping in the pool at Microsoft, RIM and Google (Android).
Congrats Apple. How long will it be before you hit 2 billion?
TUAWA billion iPhone apps downloaded. Coming soon. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Help App Store Reach 1 Billion Downloads
We all know the App Store is a pretty hoppin place at the moment. With thousands upon thousands of apps being downloaded daily, it never ceases to amaze. Now, Apple is wanting to reach a steep plateau…1 billion downloads (say that with a Dr. Evil voice).
Of course, Apple is going about this is a pretty cool way. They’re holding a contest, and when you download one of their featured apps you’re automatically registered to win. The winner will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. For more details click the link below.
1 Billion App Download Contest
A billion iPhone apps downloaded. Coming soon.
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Apple, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
Could it be Apple has delivered almost a billion iPhone/iPod touch apps (both free and paid)? The answer is a definite yes, and Apple has posted a page counting down (or counting up, really) to the big event. As I write this they're at 928 million apps and change. It's an amazing number, and Apple is celebrating the event with a contest. Fill out a form, no purchase required, and have a chance to win a $10,000US iTunes gift card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule and a MacBook Pro. Apple will let you enter up to 25 times a day (!) until the billionth app is sold. Gee, I could use an app that could automate all those entries. (Clarification: Downloading an app from now until the contest closes counts as an entry. You can do that 25 times per day.)
Apple also has a link to the top selling free and paid apps (link opens iTunes). FYI, the most popular free apps are Facebook, Google Earth and Pandora. The most popular paid apps are Crash Bandicot Nitro Cart 3D, Koi Pond and Enigmo.
When Apple hits that billionth app it will be a big deal, and stand by for a big blast of publicity and commentary. It will also spark more conversation about the copycats who are jumping in the pool at Microsoft, RIM and Google (Android).
Congrats Apple. How long will it be before you hit 2 billion?
TUAWA billion iPhone apps downloaded. Coming soon. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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