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Apple sets out to prove that there is an app for just about everything

by Michael Jones Sep 29th 2009 at 6:00PM

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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bcmckmobile

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!

September 30 2009 at 12:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TuxToaster

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/

September 30 2009 at 9:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
airmanchairman

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/

September 30 2009 at 9:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
NavStar

Yeah the Hotsync conduit was a stunning piece of elegant software. ::rolls eyes::

September 30 2009 at 7:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Patrick

How about a video camera for 3G? Where is that at Apple??

September 29 2009 at 11:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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airmanchairman

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.

September 30 2009 at 8:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AltairAntares

Sorry, but Tuaw simply is pwned, I visit every 6 months or so...

September 29 2009 at 11:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Martin

Apple totally pwns TUAW's series.

September 29 2009 at 9:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
NavStar

Apps for music... or two penises??

September 29 2009 at 7:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Eric

I believe those are drumsticks.

Vic Firth American Classic 5B, if you want to get specific.

September 29 2009 at 7:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill Mac

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!!!!!

September 29 2009 at 7:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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airmanchairman

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.

September 30 2009 at 7:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
samsonsu

and i think they should categorize the appstore on iphones in the same manner.

September 29 2009 at 6:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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