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29 cents is the new 99 cents
Apple announced changes to pricing in the App Store on Tuesday, adding 700 new price points for apps from as low as 29 cents up to $10,000.
That means 29 cents is the new 99 cents -- the lowest price possible for an app.
The question is, what will be the first app to try pricing at $10,000?
Who'll take a bet it's an updated "I Am Rich" app that exists only to show the owner can afford it?
-- Leander Kahney, EIC.
Apple said Tuesday the App Store is undergoing “the most comprehensive upgrade to pricing capabilities” since its launch, allowing prices to be set as low as 29 cents and as high as $10,000. It will start offering developers 700 new price points to apply to the apps they sell, plus new tools to make international selling easier to manage.
Apple’s plan for a completely autonomous vehicle has gone back to the drawing board, according to a reliable source. The company supposedly is still prepping an electric car, but the self-driving capabilities will be much more limited.
Apple Music Sing gives you the real-time lyrics you need to sing along to your favorite tracks. The upcoming feature will show the words to songs so you can easily join in. It will even adjust the volume of the original singer so you can take the lead.
Cupertino expands its Self Service Repair program to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
It’s not easy to find the perfect iPad case, whether you’re walking around with a little iPad mini 6, a standard 10.2-inch iPad or the latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro. But it gets a lot easier if you know about Zugu Case. The company’s practical and attractive cases are among the highest-rated and best-reviewed iPad cases in the world for a reason.
The National Labor Relations Board determines that Apple’s tactics when pressuring employees not to unionize at an Atlanta store broke the law.
Just ahead of the holidays, Sabrent unwraps solid state drives that could be a perfect little gift for any techie on your list — the updated Rocket Nano V2. The redesigned version, no larger than a “fun size” candy bar, supports fast data transfer speeds and can store up to 4TB.
Need ideas for practical stocking stuffers that friends and family will actually use? The SwitchEasy Flash Sale in the Cult of Mac Store is on through December 13. You can pick any of three compact wall chargers with USB-C and USB-A ports. There’s a potent 30W version, another 30W with cable storage and a tiny 20W version. Check them out.
Apple reveals the 20 titles that made the Apple Arcade Top Games of 2022. At the top is NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition, as well as the revamped version of The Oregon Trail.
If you’re looking for a new podcast to addict yourself to, you’re in luck. Apple Podcasts unveiled the podcasts, episodes and channels its listeners paid the most attention to in 2022. Check out how Apple sliced and diced the most popular content -- you might find a great new way to spend off-time during the holidays.
On December 6, 2000, Apple Computer's stock price fell dramatically after the company posted its first quarterly loss since Steve Jobs' return.
This stylish new wireless speaker is just right for your next party [Review] ★★★★☆ — www.cultofmac.com
Victrola probably isn’t the first name that leaps to mind when you’re shopping for speakers – it’s a company that built its reputation on the phonograph. But great-grandpa would be amazed because the company is keeping up with the times and recently launched the Victrola Music Edition 2, a great-looking Bluetooth speaker suited for small parties or outdoor gatherings. Plus it has some nice extras, like a wireless charger.
Tweet o' the day
Many of you would know I've been trying to recreate the @Apple Studio Display wallpaper in 3D.
Well, its finally done.Here's what I was able to make!
If you like the look of this - there's a download link to a 6K version in the thread. (plus some bts screenshots)— Saad Ism. (@Saad_IsmaiI)
4:08 PM • Dec 5, 2022
One more thing ...
"Companies, as they grow to become multibillion-dollar entities, somehow lose their vision. They insert lots of layers of middle management between the people running the company and the people doing the work. They no longer have an inherent feel or a passion about the products. The creative people, who are the ones who care passionately, have to persuade five layers of management to do what they know is the right thing to do." -- Steve Jobs, Playboy interview, 1985.
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