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Are Apple’s and Google’s 30% app store commissions too high?
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Are Apple’s and Google’s 30% app store commissions too high?

by Anthony DeanAugust 25, 2020December 10, 20210

Apple’s been seeing a lot of backlash lately from various app developers over its iOS App Store policies. For starters, there’s the recent congressional hearings …

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Iowa’s 2020 Democratic caucus has app problems
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Iowa’s 2020 Democratic caucus has app problems

by Anthony DeanFebruary 5, 2020August 17, 20220

On Monday, Iowa held its first-in-the-nation caucus for the 2020 presidential election. Unfortunately, things went awry from a technological standpoint. Only the Shadow app knows… …

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2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday highlights: Apple tops app store sales; brick-and-mortar sales decline
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2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday highlights: Apple tops app store sales; brick-and-mortar sales decline

by Anthony DeanDecember 3, 2018March 19, 20230

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for 2018 have come and gone. Here’s some highlights (from the tech side of things) of how sales went. …

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The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017
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The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017

by Anthony DeanJune 19, 2017December 10, 20210

Last year, I looked at the top apps in use, and how many of those I actually use. In the interest of staying current on …

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The world’s most popular apps I actually use
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The world’s most popular apps I actually use

by Anthony DeanJune 21, 2016December 10, 20210

A study by research firm SensorTower reports that the world’s most popular apps (based on number of downloads) are largely dominated by Facebook. WhatsApp, a …

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Useful Android apps for public transportation users
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Useful Android apps for public transportation users

by Anthony DeanMay 4, 2016December 10, 20210

Like one out of five residents of the Seattle area, I take the bus to get to work. Since I don’t have a car, I …

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My recommended Android apps guide (Fall 2015)
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My recommended Android apps guide (Fall 2015)

by Anthony DeanOctober 20, 2015December 10, 20210

I last wrote about what Android apps I regularly use back in the spring of 2013, when I first bought my now-in-need-of-replacing Nexus 4 smartphone. …

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Saying “Shazam” will finally do something in real life (on Android)
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Saying “Shazam” will finally do something in real life (on Android)

by Anthony DeanApril 30, 2015December 10, 20210

Just like Billy Batson, saying “Shazam!” will finally let you see something happen in real life. Unfortunately, it’s not turning you into the World’s Mightiest …

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Chrome OS finally receives its first four Android apps
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Chrome OS finally receives its first four Android apps

by Anthony DeanSeptember 14, 2014December 10, 20210

Chrome OS’ web-based orientation means its apps are either just bookmarks to websites or actual stand-alone programs. Meanwhile, Android’s much longer history and smartphone dominance …

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My favorite Chrome OS apps
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My favorite Chrome OS apps

by Anthony DeanSeptember 6, 2014December 10, 20210

I thought I’d list what Chrome OS apps I’m using on my Chromebook. I should note that since Chrome OS’ functionality is heavily web-based, some …

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