Analytics firm Flurry reports that between iOS devices and Android the week of Christmas there were 1.2 billion apps downloaded. That over a billion downloads a week mark is expected to come several times in 2012. continued »

We all know that most of the apps that the App Store moves are free downloads. Some developers make money off the in-app sales and DLC for these free games. During the month of November, there were a huge number of free apps downloaded. continued »

Sources are claiming that Apple has unveiled a new certified chip for its gadgets like the iPhone that will bring a new facet to AirPlay. The new chip will allow AirPlay over Bluetooth 4.0 using low power and offering a 50M range. continued »

The Pioneer AppRadio was officially unveiled this week with its larger screen that mirrors content from your iPhone. The screen is a 6.1-inch touch unit and it looks a lot like iOS when running. continued »

Navigon has updated its navigation app for the iPhone with some new features that you can buy in-app. The features add traffic gauges and speed camera locations among other things. continued »

Apple has rejected an app called Ads Tube that aggregated all the iAds in one place for lacking functionality. Apple then turned around and launched its own app with the same features called iAd Gallery raising some eyebrows. continued »

Facebook updated its iPhone app yesterday to version 3.4. The update adds check-in to events and you can now unfriend people within the app. continued »

Belkin has announced that it has redesigned several of its cases to work with the Verizon iPhone 4. The cases will also work with the AT&T offering as well with prices starting at about $20. continued »

A group of students has developed a cool new device for the iPhone and other iOS devices called Project HiJack. HiJack gets the power needed to run sensors and other items from the headphone port making developing accessories cheaper than normal methods. continued »

Apple has pulled the WikiLeaks unofficial app from the App Sore after a short stint there. The app was added last Friday and pulled sometime today and was intended to let users follow the WikiLeaks Twitter account. continued »

Nielson has offered up some new numbers that show that the top three devices are the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry smartphones. Interestingly the three are in a virtual tie for October 2010 in the rankings of most desirable, I mentioned this a bit yesterday. The numbers also show that 30% of upgraders are likely to go with the iPhone, which ... continued »

Yanko Design is showing off an interesting phone kickstand for the iPhone called the Mobile Tail. The thing looks like a puppy tail and can prop the iPhone up for video or FaceTime calls. continued »