Apple posts new holiday iPhone ad

Apple has begun brodcasting a new holiday ad: 12 Apps of Xmas. Though it's not nearly as cool as past Christmas ads, it does spotlight some interesting apps, including one app (Schlage LiNK) that can light up a Christmas tree, at least when it's paired with the appropriate Z-Wave home automation module and the $12.99 monthly service plan [iTunes link].

Here's the lyrics to the new ad, so you can all sing along to the video below.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my iPhone gave to me:
12 cookies cooking
11 cards a sending
10 gifts for giving
9 songs for singing
8 bells for ringing
7 slopes for skiing
6 games for playing
5 gold rings
4 hot lattes
3 flights home
2 feet of snow
And an app that can light up the tree

Apple has thoughtfully compiled an App Store page where you can see all the apps in the TV ads, although it may not be completely up to date. If you've identified one of your favorite apps in this ad, tell us about it in the comments below.

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stephanie

whats the one with the presents falling into the bag at :13?

December 19 2009 at 5:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Michael Hourigan

It's a good thing my "Santa Game" app wasn't available until just yesterday - that would have made "seven games for playing" and messed the whole song up!

December 19 2009 at 1:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

alansky

Maybe not the best iPhone ad Apple ever did, but cute. It's the holidays afterall.

December 17 2009 at 9:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ghostshadow

Haha. I love it! I can't wait to see it on the TV.

December 17 2009 at 5:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Howie Isaacks

Do people really download that many holiday themed apps?

December 17 2009 at 4:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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FV Bruce

Only 2 of the apps are Christmas/Holiday themed.

December 17 2009 at 6:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Dan Philibin

Did anyone else find the guy's attempts to talk along with the music annoying? Five. gold. rings.

December 17 2009 at 3:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cyclingplatypus

It is called Schlage LiNK - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/schlage-link/id304152695?mt=8

December 17 2009 at 2:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cjschrissouth

Whats the last one? about a christmas tree lights turn on'er?

December 17 2009 at 2:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Courtney

cyclingplatypus is right, it is Schlage LiNK. What you all may not know is that it doesn't just turn your chirstmas lights off and on. It can also control your thermastat, lock and unlock your doors; and you can also watch your security cameras live-streaming from your phone. Their website says,

"LiNK is a home-management solution that allows homeowners to monitor and control features of their home through any computer and most Web-enabled mobile phones. Itâ€™s built on Z-Wave technology. You can read more about it here: http://link.schlage.com"

If you have questions about the Schlage feel free to email me about them. I find that they are fun and functional for the holiday season.

December 29 2009 at 12:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply