Apple App Store recorded more than $1.7B in billings in July

For comparison’s sake, just over a year ago, Apple said it had paid $20 billion to developers. If you have an interest in a particular topic, you’re likely be able to find shows dedicated to it. Podcasts don’t come pre-installed in iOS, so you’ll want to download the free podcasts app from the App Store. Just enter all your bookings and the app puts it all into a neat, one-page itinerary so you know exactly where you need to be and when – and where you have time for a cheeky beer and a selfie in between. The regularity of such apps is the reason Apple is gaining prominence in China, according to TechCrunch. The role of China in the Apple apps ecosystem has been visible for some time.

With investor faith wavering in Apple over demand in China, a market research firm is offering some numbers that may bolster confidence. They will also be introducing Move to iOS app for those who are on the other platform move to Apple products, which is sometimes a very complicated process. By April of this year, Apple had increased the number of Apple stores in the country to 19, up from eight at the end of 2013. The bigger screens by Apple have therefore gained acceptance for iPhones. The U.S. has fallen back to second followed by Japan in third in downloads at the App Store. Based on these facts, there is no surprise that Apple has also recently broken records in China.

Announcing its results for the first quarter to 30 June, the company also revealed that more than 100,000 mobile customers have signed up in the first three months.

If you do erase your iOS device using Find My iPhone, then the good news is: the device will become absolutely useless to the other person as it will go into Activation Lock mode. The permissions restriction prevents apps from entering file systems they have not been approved to access.

This new apps alert includes Monster High, GetSpace, Folksmart for Craigslist and many others. It can be frustrating if you have to start searching through an hour-long show for where you left off. Simply click on “Sync between devices” and Apple’s podcast app will keep track of where you left off. Using this app, you can create some easy tilt-shift effects while add depth to your photos with linear and radial blur tools.

With these frequently asked questions, take a look at Android’s native security capabilities and what’s next for Android app protection. Youku said its daily video views passed 900 million, while its consumer revenues from subscriptions and pay-per-view were up 649 percent. Aside from better notifications, users expected a quick reply to these, where users can respond to messages or email without the need to leave their current app. Finally, users are also hoping for multi-window support, allowing two apps to be opened at the same time.

Of course, games remain a popular category in China, too – the largest by downloads and revenue.