On December 10, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued its second annual report examining the disclosures and information collection practices in kids’ apps. The FTC Staff aimed to determine whether the parents were able to make informed decisions about whether or not to download an app for their kids based on the privacy collection practices […]
Competition is very fierce in the apps world, as every day sees more than 100 new apps. Likelihood of ever “making it” for the apps developers is slim, and the chances are getting smaller and smaller. Some developers succeed with just one app, but most never do. It even took Rovio, the creators of Angry […]
Recently, Appcelerator and IDC published results of a survey taken by over 5,500 apps developers. You can download the free report here. According to the report, 66% of developers think that it is “likely or very likely” that a mobile-first startup could break Facebook’s dominance in social media. Developers are disappointed with many features of HTML5. Developers […]
Recently, Apple has made certain updates to its process regarding how it deals with claims of copyright infringement of third-party apps that are selling through iTunes. There is now a new form for dispute resolution related specifically to apps. It is found here. After developers enter certain information in the form, Apple will contact […]
On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued the guidance “Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right From the Start”. Importantly, the FTC explained that once the developers start distributing their app, they become advertisers, so that anything they tell prospective users must be truthful. There cannot be false or misleading claims or omissions […]
iPad use in classroom is finally becoming a reality. Not for many, but at least for some schools. In light of this, we would like to share a useful article summarizing the lessons learned after a year-long pilot iPad use program in a 6th grade in a California school. Read their advice to avoid making […]
One out of every five developers of apps listed on the App Store is a solo or works for a company with fewer than 5 employees. Many small apps developers need funds to develop their apps. Recent successes of several games developers on Kickstarter suggest that perhaps apps developers should look at crowdfunding as a […]
The App Store is now in about 75% of all countries, due to its recent expansion to 32 new markets. Developers should know that applications that are already on the App Store are not automatically available in the 32 new countries. Developers should first accept the latest paid applications agreement by going to the Contracts, […]
A startup 52apps, located in South Carolina, has a lot on its plate: it aims to create one iOS app every week, all the apps have to be done by students. The founders of the company work for free. They train students at the University of South Carolina how to make an app in five […]
According to Distimo, the Russian App Store is one of the fastest growing markets in terms of revenues generated on the App Store. In the last twelve month period (May 2011 – May 2012), the Russian market grew by 115%. Only 4% of all apps in the App Store for iPhone are in Russian, however, […]