Apple announces record-breaking Holiday season for its App Store

Apple's App Store had a record-breaking period this past holiday season. In the two weeks ending January 3, customers spent over $1.1 billion (USD) on apps and in-app purchases, setting back-to-back weekly records for traffic and purchases. January 1, 2016 marked the biggest day in App Store history with customers spending over $144 million (USD). It broke the previous single-day record set just a week earlier on Christmas Day.

Possibly an indicator of new iPhones and iPads sold over the holidays with new owners downloading apps (we'll know more on Apple's earnings call on January 26), this latest news reflects Apple's lead in developer communities and app ecosystems.

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Best Apple Watch Apps For College & University Students

By Sonya Davidson 

You're off to college or university and whether it's your first year, or your last, the new school year brings a lot of excitement and okay, a little stress especially if you've moved away from home. You may find yourself in a totally new city for school. You've got to make new friends, get organized, and stay focused for the year to come.

We've been playing around with the Apple Watch as well to see how it helps us navigate through our daily life to bring you some handy ways to keep on top of things. So, here are some Apple Watch apps that can help you do that! 

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New iPhone ad focuses on extensive app ecosystem

Apple's continuing its new iPhone ad campaign which highlights what sets it apart from the competition. The most recent ad, which is titled 'Amazing Apps' pays homage to the App Store's 'one and a half million of the best apps available.'

This highlights the iPhone-first strategy of many developers who know that getting their games, applications and utilities on iOS gives them more opportunities to earn. Of note is the mention that Apple carefully curates which apps make it to the walled garden, which means less crapware and bogus applications available (although, you can't avoid some abandoned or outdated ones). The ad is a refreshing 'if you got it, flaunt it.' reminder of how much power our iPhones have thanks to a thriving app ecosystem.

How to keep on top of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am games on your mobile devices

The Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am games are underway and will run from July 10-26, this the summer’s biggest sporting events. Involving 7,000 athletes from 41 countries will compete in 365 events spread across 36 sports. All the information and action can be tracked through iOS and Android smartphone apps as well as through social media.