iTunes Apps Store milestones, news and changes
iTunes App Store says “thanks a billion”
Earlier this week, the Apple iTunes Apps store reached (and has now surpassed) a record one billion downloads since being launched last year.
That’s a huge milestone reached for the Apps store – and iPhone (and iPod touch) developers and users. It would be interesting to see stats on how much money it’s made Apple and app developers.
And the winner is…
But how about the lad who downloaded the one billionth app? He walks away with a tidy $10,000 iTunes credit, an iPod touch, Time Capsure AND MacBook Pro. And the downloaded app was a free one. Nice!
Changes to Apps Store regulations
(via TUAW)
Developers be warned! With the Beta release of iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has also announced that any new iPhone or iPod touch submissions to the Apps store must be compatible with iPhone OS 3.0:
“Beginning today, all submissions to the App Store will be reviewed on the latest beta of iPhone OS 3.0. If your app submission is not compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, it will not be approved.”
Existing applications will also have to be compatible – or risk removal.
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Control your fish tank from anywhere in the world
Ever wished you could just pick up and go, travel anywhere – without having to organise a helpful relative or friend to look after your beautiful, yet labour intensive, tropical fish tank?
Well, now you can. Adjust your lighting, monitor and control the temperature, etc with your iPhone and a few techo bibs and bobs.
Check it out – it’s pretty cool.
Can’t afford the set-up?
Though if you haven’t the skill, patience, desire or money to create such an amazing home set up for your fish tank – but still want to travel all over the world, you could always just download an aquarium app for your iPhone.
Available on iTunes App Store
Fresh Water Aquarium: You still get to stare at the pretty fishes – and feed them, fish them, breed them, sell them and buy more – all without the extra money normally required.
Buy Fresh Water Aquarium 
My Fish 3D Aquarium: Create a tank with mixed fish, add tank props and decorations and watch or move them about all in 3D.
Buy My Fish 3D Aquarium
Enjoy!
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