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Mobile application sales to reach $17.5 billion by 2012

That's 17.5 billion good reasons why we're in the app business :-)

via news.bbc.co.uk

Filed under: iPhone mobile

Up for a look at PhotoAvatar, a smart, fun iPhone app from our new client?

       

Filed under: iPhone PhotoAvatar

iPhone app HourFace now creating wheezing old 3D avatars better than ever

At Snapp!, we're doing the English-language (a bit of French and German too) promotion for the Japanese #1 hit HourFace, so feel free to hit me up on DM or email (mark[att]snapp.jp) for an iTunes App Store code if you fancy a look for a possible review or just wanna share the love. Full press release at the Snapp link, BTW.

And an RT, favorite, comment or whatever would be really appreciated - a lot of what we're doing is to support and promote the best local developers to show those naysayers abroad that Japan loves the iPhone too. MotionPortrait are definitely in the vanguard so far - we love their tech like a long-lost, avatar-shaped brother.

And thanks a million to everyone who's already chipped in...

via snapp.jp

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Video call iPhone action from Japan thanks to Yudo's Live Link 3G (free 'til next week!)

Looking good - here's the iTunes link (Japan store only) if you're after it...

via dvice.com

Filed under: iPhone japan video

Otaku blogger builds DIY Steadicam for iPhone

One has to assume this was more about the challenge than the end result - nice work, though.

via iwted.miyachan.cc [Japanese]

Filed under: gadgets iPhone japan

Pool’s new iPhone photo doctoring app just hit the JP top 10 in its category: anyone for a free code?

Manga Balloon Maker’s developer just dropped off a few promo codes - one’s yours for a retweet (or a comment here if you’re not on Twitter). You’ll need a US iTunes account, natch.

More info on the app here on Pool's site.

Filed under: iPhone japan

Japan's iPhone users rejoice as cheap 3rd-party repairs and battery swapouts arrive

The guys at iPhone factory are serious iPhone otaku and clearly know their stuff. Standouts include the ¥5,300 3GS battery swap and the option for a bike pickup from your home or office.

 

via iphone-factory.jp

Filed under: iPhone japan

Create an iPhone app, win $1,000 with the dead simple AppBuilder from Appliya

APPLIYA Studio, one of Japan's premier iPhone app publishers, has announced an upgraded version of their online iPhone App publication tool, the iPhoneAppBuilder. iPhoneAppBuilder is a web-based system that allows anyone to make an engaging iPhone app utilizing images from their Flickr account or straight from their computer.

For a limited time, all users can create their own app for free. Also, customers that submit an app will be automatically entered into a contest running from February 22, 2010 to March 22, 2010. The owner of the top-selling iPhoneAppBuilder app in that time frame will win $1000.

iPhoneAppBuilder version 1.5 Features:
* Build your app for free (no charges of any kind, no strings attached)
* Users receive royalties on sales from the app store
* The possibility for additional revenue through advertising in your app.

via appliya-studio.com

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iCrew GPS cycle computer for iPhone looks the business mounted on your handlebars

It's on sale now for ¥5,980 ($67) and looks impressive with a rugged, waterproof case, rotating handlebar mount and the ability to shoot video of your cycle trip.

All the usual route-tracking options are present and correct, including the option to keep a record online. Nice stuff...

via msygroup.com

Filed under: GPS iPhone japan

Save $5: best of Asian dining iPhone app free from Miele for the next 150 mins!

Forget Michelin - Miele’s gourmet dining guide hits the iPhone at
midnight for $4.99 but it’s yours for free now at the link below.

Get clickety and find out why local recommendations, GPS and more make
the new app the only way to go.

Free iTunes download until midnight, Japan time, Feb 23.

More information on the Guide can be found on www.mieleguide.com

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