News Archive for 08/08/12

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First App Store reports

08/12, 4:10pm

Devs gain first monthly sales figures for App Store

Developers are beginning to receive their first full month of sales figures for the App Store, say reports. Although the online storefront opened on July 10th, Apple did not start providing statistics for developers until July 31st, when it then began offering daily tracking. The monthly summaries for each development house are currently confidential, but one anonymous developer is said to note that after the first two weeks sales fell substantially, even if good profit potential may exist for independent coders.

DataCase for iPhone/iPod

08/12, 3:30pm

DataCase transforms iPhone into wireless data device

Veiosoft has launched DataCase for the iPhone and iPod touch. The software promises to turn Apple handhelds into wireless storage devices; users can carry data beyond standard media formats, and reach it from any computer with wireless access. File transfers are drag-and-drop, and support copying from both Macs and PCs. The software further allows viewing Word, PowerPoint, PDF and Excel documents.

iHome releases iH41

08/12, 2:30pm

iHome's new rotating iPod alarm clock

iHome has released a new iPod docking alarm clock, the iH41. The new clock is designed specifically for the iPod touch and looks to take advantage of some of the Touch's specific features. The iH41 features an L-shaped design that can easily switch orientation to allow users to watch wide screen video or use cover flow while the iPod is docked and charging. When rotated, the digital clock display also rotates to complement the position of the device.