http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/1256/all xx http://www.itworld.com/hardware/82557/pc-world-100-best-products-2009 PC World looked at many outstanding hardware, software, sites, and services this year, evaluating each one on its design, functionality, performance, and impact. Here is the cream of the crop, the 100 best of 2009. (Note that we chose not to rate products specifically on their price or value, focusing instead on their overall quality.) http://www.itworld.com/hardware/82557/pc-world-100-best-products-2009#comments Hardware Personal tech Software Storage Feature App Store digital camera Google Voice laptop SSD Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:33:44 -0400 ITworld staff 82557 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81489/new-app-store-rules-good-news-iphone-users Apple has made it easier for developers to offer trial versions of iPhone apps -- free versions that users can upgrade later to the full version, without a trip back to the App Store. Here's why this "in-app purchasing" move benefits users and software developers. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81489/new-app-store-rules-good-news-iphone-users#comments Personal tech News App Store Apple iPhone iPhone apps Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:41:02 -0400 ITworld staff 81489 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/80864/apple-no-refunds-policy-better-amp-worse Apple's "no refunds" policy for iPhone App Store purchase is both not as bad--and worse--than it sounds. Readers say Apple occasionally gives refunds, but also complain that Apple's own updates break apps for which no refunds are given. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/80864/apple-no-refunds-policy-better-amp-worse#comments Personal tech Opinion App Store Apple iPhone apps Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:16:02 -0400 ITworld staff 80864 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81159/five-fixes-apples-app-store In a little more than a year, Apple's App Store has already become one of the world's great retail success stories--but this doesn't mean it's perfect. The App Store has taken its share of lumps from critics who, for the most part, think Apple is too draconian in its management. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81159/five-fixes-apples-app-store#comments Personal tech Opinion App Store Apple Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:35:14 -0400 ITworld staff 81159 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81272/free-iphone-apps-may-now-come-price Apple has introduced an in-app purchase feature for free iPhone apps that allow you to fulfill transactions within the iPhone applications themselves - no Apple App Store required. The feature was previously available for paid applications. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/81272/free-iphone-apps-may-now-come-price#comments Personal tech News App Store iPhone iPhone apps Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:36:05 -0400 ITworld staff 81272 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/mobile-amp-wireless/79409/iphone-app-prices-how-much-too-much iPhone app developers are pushing the patience of some users with apps priced at $99. But what's the "right" price for an iPhone app? While users like free best, three sweet spots are emerging -- all under $20. http://www.itworld.com/mobile-amp-wireless/79409/iphone-app-prices-how-much-too-much#comments Personal tech Software Feature App Store iPhone apps Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:15:36 -0400 ITworld staff 79409 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/hardware/79126/app-store-success-could-change-software-buying-habits More than 2 billion applications have been downloaded from Apple Inc.'s App Store, with more than 85,000 apps available to 50 million-plus iPhone and iPod Touch owners worldwide. http://www.itworld.com/hardware/79126/app-store-success-could-change-software-buying-habits#comments Software News App Store iPhone iPhone apps Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:04:47 -0400 ITworld staff 79126 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/76860/spotify-iphone-app-approved-apple-relaxing-rules Monday appears to mark an important Apple App Store milestone with the introduction of a European digital music service app called Spotify Mobile that competes squarely with iTunes. In the past Apple has barred programs from its App Store it viewed as offering features that duplicate functionality already available on the iPhone such as Google Voice. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/76860/spotify-iphone-app-approved-apple-relaxing-rules#comments Personal tech Opinion App Store iPhone apps Spotify Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:51:15 -0400 ITworld staff 76860 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/75068/what-apple-could-learn-palm The iPhone doesn't need a stylus, but the long life of the Palm Pilot shows the value of apps. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/75068/what-apple-could-learn-palm#comments Mobile & wireless Personal tech Opinion App Store Apple iPod touch Palm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:08:00 -0400 jfruh 75068 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/74202/apple-feels-tech-crowds-wrath Boy, a lot of pent-up frustration, huh? http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/74202/apple-feels-tech-crowds-wrath#comments Personal tech Opinion App Store Apple Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:34:03 -0400 jfruh 74202 at http://www.itworld.com