RIM announced a significant achievement BlackBerry App World application store. BlackBerry manufacturer claims the amount of download apps in BlackBerry App World has just exceeded 3 billion.
Quoted from TechRadar, Monday (07/09/2012), that number reached in the period of 1172 days. On average, the number of downloads each day in the range of 2.5 million times.
"More importantly, the daily download rate continues to rise. It took 786 days to reach 1 billion, 210 times to reach 2 billion and only 176 days to reach the 3 billion downloads," said RIM.
Canadian-based company said it currently there are about 90 thousand apps in BlackBerry App World. However, when compared with competitors, achieving App World is still lagging behind.
In comparison, Apple's App Store has about 650 thousand applications. Number of download until March and has reached about 25 billion times. Play while the first named Google Android Market has 600 thousand applications by about 20 billion times the download.
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App store Apple's App Store reportedly suffered a malicious program for the first time. Is the Russian security vendor, Kaspersky, who discovered a rogue application had visited the App Store.
Application called 'Find and Call' is known to contact the user to upload a list of remote servers and send SMS spam to that number. SMS message contains a link to download the applications that have been infected with malicious programs.
Besides visited the App Store, the application in question was entered into Google's Play, the Android application store before it was deleted. Quoted from Wired, Friday (07/06/2012), Apple also quickly remove malicious applications from the App Store.
"Find and Call Application has been removed from App Store because the application uses the data user's address book without permission, a violation of the rules in the App Store," Apple spokesman, Truddy Muller.
Google visited malicious applications that Play is not new. But it was mentioned, this is the first time an application that contains a malicious program could penetrate the App Store.
Apple is known for very strict control of what applications are allowed into the App Store. This time, it seems they missed though directly react quickly.
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Apple's online application store, App Store, currently packed with many applications, one for the iPhone. But not the least being kicked, because it is considered controversial.
It is no secret that Apple act decisively with applications that contain elements of violence or pornography. Although there are also third-party software that had to be removed because it invites a lot of protests.
Of the many applications that are problematic,let's see what 6 applications controversial:
1. Exodus International
This application is intended for such methods of healing for the homosexual with a particular therapy to be cured.
However, the application made by a religious institution is accused of storing the message that anti-gay protests. Do not want to continue, eventually remove this application from the Apple App Store.
2. Me So Holly
This application is made the object of religion as a joke. Where users can pair the photograph face yourself - which of course editing - the bodies of people who are considered sacred among the adherents of that religion.
Apple does not want to take risks, because in the future this application will certainly provoke controversy. They also remove it from the App Store.
3. PlayBoy
Initially specialized magazines applications today can stroll into the App Store. But lately, since its founder Hugh Hefner Playboy claims that application of the digital version will be without the sensor, without a doubt Apple immediately remove it.
According to Apple, it's clear violation of company policy which prohibits the application and pornographic content.
4. Thirdintifada
Apple simply delete the application from the App Store called Thirdintifada, after receiving complaints Israel Information Minister, Yuli Edelstin and human rights activists. Because this application is accused of promoting violence against Israel.
5. I Am Rich
Glance there is no element of the offense contained in this application. But sold at a fantastic price, around USD999, 99 without providing any benefit, of course, ultimately the application to be controversial.
How is the price of USD999, 99, after downloading the application was only displays a glowing red diamond image. Then the bottom right corner in a white button that when clicked will display the message "I'm rich, I deserv it. I'm good, healthy and successful." There is no additional function other than that.
6. Smuggle Truck: Operation Immigrant
Developed by Owlchemy Labs, a game made by the developer from Boston, mengambi sensitive issues concerning immigrants. It is said, this game invites players to set a truck full of illegal immigrants in order to achieve the goal state.
Apple itself directly prohibit this application on the App Store without waiting for a prolonged pros and cons.
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we can not deny, Instagram is one of the most popular photo applications at this time. But unfortunately, it does not allow users to have a private line.
As a result, sometimes found conversations conducted via the comment and could eventually be seen by other users. Well, that's a chat application is to provide opportunities dibesut Instagram users exchange messages with more personal.
Application is called InstaTalks, its presence is still warm in iTunes. As quoted from Cnet, Thursday (07/05/2012), chat application is a new record was released on July 3, 2012 last.
To start a conversation, of course, each must have InstaTalks in appliances. Not only can exchange text messages, the user is also possible to exchange photos.
InstaTalks can run on the device the iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch third and fourth generation, as well as the iPad with IOS 4.0 and above.
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