News Archive for 08/07/18

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Early App Store rankings

07/18, 4:30pm

Games, entertainment dominate App Store charts

Games and other forms of entertainment are currently dominating in popularity at the App Store, according to new data. Mobile advertiser Medialets says it has been keeping track of the store's metrics, specifically a combination of downloads, scores, and number of ratings. Top on the list of paid apps is Sega's Super Monkey Ball, an iPhone edition of the popular GameCube title. Most of the other titles in the top 10 are games as well, including Texas Hold'em, Enigmo and Solitaire.

Yamaha launches iPod dock

07/18, 4:25pm

Yamaha launches the YDS-11SL iPod dock

Yamaha has launched the YDS-11SL iPod dock, which allows users to play the digital music stored on their iPods via their home theater system. The dock is made to connect to Yamaha's receivers as well as the company's YSP-3050 speaker bar, providing full control via the home theater electronics maker's remote. The iPod screen comes up on users' video displays via Yamaha's On-Screen Display visual interface.

PDO TopSkin, power gear

07/18, 11:35am

PDO ships TopSkin for 3G, announces power gear

Accessory maker PDO has confirmed that its TopSkin case for the iPhone 3G, first announced in late June, is now shipping. The case uses a form-fitting, translucent design, and provides openings to key areas such as the camera, touchscreen, vibrate button and microphone. Black, blue, pink and white colors are being sold for $20.