Apple sets out to prove that there is an app for just about everything
Since the birth of the App Store, Apple has oft stated "there is an app for just about everything." Now, it seems they have come up with a great way to prove their claim.Apple has added an "Apps for Everything" section to their website, complete with a wide range of selections from Apps for Cooks, to Apps for Managing Money, to Apps for Moms and Dads. Each section is then broken down into different tasks or activities that are associated with the group, and highlighting a particular app for that item, complete with screenshots and a link to the App Store.
Based on recent trends, including our own "5 Apps" series, it's easy to see that breaking down the massive list of apps available in the App Store and grouping them by different occupations or activities is a great way to bring otherwise hard-to-find apps to the spotlight. It's good to see that Apple has come up with a nice, clean way to do this on their own website, and I'm sure it will serve as a great resource to users who are looking for the perfect app.
[via LoopInsight]
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jigme said 6:12PM on 9-29-2009
i wonder how much a place on the list for your app. costs?
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Steve said 9:24PM on 9-29-2009
It actually costs nothing. It's like with apple's tv ads. If they like your app, they contact you and ask for permission, (of course it's a yes), and then place your add in the spotlight. That's one nice thing about what they do. It's not based on how big your company is. Apple is trying to sshowcase the best apps in order to sell more phones.
samsonsu said 6:21PM on 9-29-2009
and i think they should categorize the appstore on iphones in the same manner.
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YodaMac said 7:03PM on 9-29-2009
I can't wait to visit there and see if they have a "Apps for Video" section. I've been chomping at the bit since iPhone 3Gs came out months ago!
Where are the video chat apps? (using iPhone as your iChat camera on your Mac)
Where are the video editing apps? (basic stitching of iPhone clips together)
Where are the video streaming apps? ("live" feed from iPhone to your website)
Where are the video apps!!!!!
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airmanchairman said 7:18AM on 9-30-2009
12mail appears to be the first of what obviously will be many video chat apps that will emerge.
That is, until Apple eventually includes a default video chat capability in future iPhone versions.
The inclusion of a bog-standard video camera in the Nano indicates the possibility (at least space-wise) of an extra camera dedicated to video chat appearing at some point in the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Navarro Parker said 7:41PM on 9-29-2009
Apps for music... or two penises??
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Eric said 7:52PM on 9-29-2009
I believe those are drumsticks.
Vic Firth American Classic 5B, if you want to get specific.
Cowicide said 5:38AM on 9-30-2009
It's whatever is on your mind.
Martin said 9:27PM on 9-29-2009
Apple totally pwns TUAW's series.
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AltairAntares said 11:10PM on 9-29-2009
Sorry, but Tuaw simply is pwned, I visit every 6 months or so...
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Patrick said 11:48PM on 9-29-2009
How about a video camera for 3G? Where is that at Apple??
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airmanchairman said 8:01AM on 9-30-2009
The inclusion of a bog-standard video camera in the Nano raises the hope that at some point in the future a video camera may appear for the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.
Then hopefully, while the 3GS and later iPhone models may come with advanced video editing and video chat capabilities, the iPod Touch and earlier iPhones (possibly the 3G only?) will have similar but limited capability with the aid of 3rd party apps.
We live in hope.
Information Central said 12:14AM on 9-30-2009
There won't be "an app for everything" until Apple lets third-party developers sync data between phone and computer.
This continued charade is just embarrassing. There's a reason that the app store is dominated by fart players and games: You can't get data between your phone app and a companion app on the computer without some hokey workaround that involves a Web server or wireless.
Funny how Palm OS apps could handle this 15 years ago, no problem.
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Navarro Parker said 8:42AM on 9-30-2009
Yeah the Hotsync conduit was a stunning piece of elegant software. ::rolls eyes::
airmanchairman said 9:01AM on 9-30-2009
Regarding your closing remark: maybe that's why Apple's just re-hired the former product development manager for the Newton, which was the precursor even of the Pilot:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/apple-rehires-newton-and-nike-marketing-whiz/
Michael Jones said 9:11AM on 9-30-2009
I agree, the ability to sync data from iPhone app to desktop application would rock. There are some definite advantages to rolling your own sync solution though, including greater flexibility (since Apple's implementation would most likely restrict what kind of data could be synced) and the ability to have data instantly available in both places, instead of waiting for the user to connect their phone. But yeah, for simple data transfer, having the iPhone automatically sync with your desktop app would be very nice.
@airmanchairman: So far the rumor mill thinks he's coming back to help lead an iTablet revolution: http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/29/apple-hires-former-newton-guru-as-new-vp-of-product-marketing/
bcmckmobile said 12:51PM on 9-30-2009
My little app, Kidtivities, is featured on the Apps for Moms and Dads. Not a big company, just my wife and I doing this in our spare time. Really great that Apple seems to be an equal opportunity app picker. This is so cool for our little company! Thanks Apple!
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