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- Problems Continue to Grow with iPad 2 Sales
- Become a Millionaire by Putting Together an iOS App
- PadGadget Daily App Deal – 9 iPad Apps on Sale
- Tunewear Releases iPad 2 Accessories
| Problems Continue to Grow with iPad 2 Sales Posted: 19 Mar 2011 09:41 PM PDT
For the sake of discussion, let’s say you are still waiting to score your iPad 2 and you’re standing in line outside the Apple Store patiently waiting to make your big purchase. While there, you begin to suspect there are others standing in line along with you for the sole purpose of buying iPads to sell on eBay or the black market in China for two to three times the US selling price. According to reports from the New York Post, that’s exactly what is happening. The New York Post reveals a scheme being carried out by a ”cutthroat Asian group” to purchase as many iPad 2s as possible from the flagship Apple store on Fifth Avenue at 59th. With approximately 200 Asians in line outside the store, group leaders hand out money to the scammers, eventually allowing them to enter the store, buy iPads and wipe out the stock. ”‘We buy from here, then sell,’ one of the organizers gloated outside the store, standing near one of several bulging, oversized shopping bags filled with the hot devices.” Frustration from “legitimate” customers is now turning to anger because of situations such as these. With fights reportedly breaking out in front of Apple Stores, a Manhattan event planner says she’s been to the Fifth Avenue store three times since Friday and still has no iPad 2. She even confronted a guy with the bags full of iPads, only to be laughed at. After talking to the manager at the store, she was told there was nothing Apple could do. An Apple Store employee at the Fifth Avenue location admitted he didn’t like what was going on, but couldn’t do much about it. ”‘Listen, we all know what’s going on here. I find it sad and disgusting,” the worker said. “These people are preventing ordinary folks from getting their hands on an iPad.’” Blog site it’s all tech posted a letter written by an admitted iPad 2 scalper asking for clarification on why Apple is preventing him from purchasing as many iPads as he wants. This particular individual says he has waited in line for up to 21 hours to purchase his iPads and has been “such a great customer for this past week.” During one of his recent stays, he was told by Apple store employees that he would not be allowed to purchase any additional iPads because it was “unfair for the other people.”
So what do you think about the people standing in line to purchase iPads, only to sell them overseas for a substantial profit? Do you agree with Apple refusing to sell to individuals they see returning to the store day after day to buy up stock? Or, do you think if the individual has the money and waits in line, they should be able to buy all the iPads they want? If you agree with Apple’s restrictions, what else do you think can be done to prevent “fraudulent” behavior? Perhaps Apple should require purchases be made with a credit card in order to track activity. The problem then is, what if a potential customer does not have a credit card? So many possible scenarios to consider…. If, on the other hand, you fall into the later category, you’ll be happy to know the admitted iPad reseller included the following in his letter, “I'll admit that I still received iPad 2s today from some unknown employees of mine so those twelve hours were not a complete loss.” The problem with the iPad 2 stock will eventually pass, just like it did last year. But until then, the situation will remain frustrating for potential customers waiting to get their hands on the second generation device. » Related posts:
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| Become a Millionaire by Putting Together an iOS App Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT
Based on this average profit per app of $1.72, a typical developer must therefore sell 581,395 apps to become a millionaire – something only a handful of iOS developers managed to achieve thus far. According to instantShift and Wix, lead iOS apps developers make between $85,000 and $117,500 per year, for developers working at large development shops. Interestingly enough, simple apps like Doodle Jump made their developers millionaires in a matter of months, so if you have a great idea for a new app, you may be able to join the very exclusive club of folks the App Store made millionaires. » Related posts:
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| PadGadget Daily App Deal – 9 iPad Apps on Sale Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:05 PM PDT
For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found nine great apps to add to your new iPad 2′s collection. We have six games, two productivity apps and a useful Apple TV & media app in today’s bundle. We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 80% off, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.
We use our PadGadget Apps Tracker to constantly monitor the App Store to find the biggest price changes on iPad apps. Our editorial team goes through the data, picks the best deals on the most interesting apps and then brings them to you on a regular basis. All app pricing is checked at the time of posting but prices are subject to change without notice. When developers put their games on sale it’s usually for a very limited time, often 24 hours or less, so be sure to check pricing on iTunes before making a purchase. » Related posts:
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| Tunewear Releases iPad 2 Accessories Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:52 PM PDT
The iPad 2 accessories continue to hit the market. Tunewear has launched several new cases for the iPad 2 that also include a TuneFilm protective film to cover the iPad screen, and cleaning cloth that will help you wipe away dust and finger prints. The Tunewear cases come in different colors offering a protective skin, scratch protection, and carrying folio-style cases.
Two Folio Style-Cases for iPad 2Tunewear offers two folio-style cases for the iPad 2. The TuneFolio is a synthetic leather case, which folds closed like a notebook or opens to be positioned as a stand at any viewing angle. In the “closed” position, the TuneFolio can be carried like a notebook and the iPad will be securely closed inside. The case protects the iPad screen and the elastic bands will keep the case closed to prevent the iPad from slipping out. In the “opened” position, the TuneFolio can be used as a stand and can be adjusted to your favorite angle. The case features a velcro adhesive mechanism that allows setting the iPad angle at any position. The case also comes with a dock connector, buttons and switches that are fully accessible for charging and controlling the iPad. The TunerFolio is available in white, orange, brown, and black for $49.95. The other folio-style case is the TuneFolio Urban for iPad 2. This is a nylon case, which folds closed like a notebook or opens to become a stand positioned at any viewing angle. It definitely offers a slim and solid protection for the iPad 2. It offers the same features as the TuneFolio in the “opened” and “closed” positions. In addition, it features a pocket on the back of the case for holding papers or a mobile phone. You can use this case to watch movies, surf the web, typing and more. You can certainly take advantage of the velcro adhesive mechanism to setup the iPad at multiple angle positions. A detachable long shoulder strap is included so that you can carry the case across your shoulder when you are on the move. The TuneFolio Urban for iPad 2 is available in red, brown, navy blue, cream and black for $59.95. Eggshell for iPad 2The Eggshell for iPad 2 is a light and thin protective case for the iPad. It’s only about 0.9mm thick, and made from polycarbonate material, which makes it a strong component to protect your iPad 2 from bumps and scratches. The case keeps all ports, buttons and camera accessible for easy use. It is available in clear and smoke colors for $29.95. CarbonLook for iPad 2The CarbonLook is a protective case with a stylish carbon fiber pattern. The material is a thin synthetic leather on a tough polycarbonate shell that gives the case a unique tone and texture. The case covers the back of your iPad and provides all necessary cutouts for all iPad ports and the back camera with a protective cover for the home button. This case is available in black color only for $39.95. Keep in mind that Tunewear has also included their TuneFilm protective film with each of the above case models. The protective film is also available separately (for $13.95), and will include a squeegee to remove air bubbles when applying the film. Tunewear is also including a cleaning cloth and home button cover with the cases. » Related posts:
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It should come as no surprise that the current iPad 2 supply level doesn’t even come close to meeting the demand for the popular new device. Our PadGadget team has waited in line for hours on multiple occasions attempting to purchase the iPad 2s of our choice — to date only one of us has been able to get the configuration we want. Based on what we are reading online, there are lots of other people out there in the same boat.
An infographics released by instantShift and Wix reveals a few interesting facts about iOS developers and their apps. The average price iOS apps sell for on the App Store is about $2.45, which translates into $1.72 for developers, after Apple takes its 30 percent cut.
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