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

August 25, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

February 5, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

December 3, 2018December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

June 19, 2017December 10, 2021 Anthony

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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Social media smartphone apps
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The world’s most popular apps I actually use

June 21, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

May 4, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

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)

October 20, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

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)

April 30, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

September 14, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

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

September 6, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

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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