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Pika
Sep 4, 2009, 08:47 PM
Today MacWorld released their first iPhone app and it's called: App Gems. It cost 1.99$ and the purpose of it is to read app reviews rated by MacWorld instead of reading reviews from other sites or forums like this one. This app is great for those who trust MacWorld's opinions. The great thing is that you no longer need to waste your time surfing around forums like this one to read app reviews... just tap the Gem logo on your iPhone and you get:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZCWi3XuDc

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx85/anim8r/Screenshot2009-09-04at110622PM.png


Thrilledge
Sep 4, 2009, 08:58 PM
Why do they charge for an app like that?
Jeremy1026
Sep 4, 2009, 09:01 PM
Can't one just bookmark MacWorld on their phone for free?
Gatteau
Sep 4, 2009, 09:02 PM
Why do they charge for an app like that?

Exactly. And if ever, why would they charge 1.99$ and not a normal .99$ like all the rest..?
DotComCTO
Sep 4, 2009, 09:07 PM
I use Newsstand and grab the RSS feed...even simpler.

:confused:

--DotComCTO
Chundles
Sep 4, 2009, 09:56 PM
Why do they charge for an app like that?

Because they made it and they can decide what they want to charge.
vettori
Sep 5, 2009, 01:55 AM
Why do they charge for an app like that?

There are no ads on the app.
sinsin07
Sep 5, 2009, 05:55 AM
Nice find. However I will wait to it goes to it's more realistic price: Free. If it had of started out at 99¢, I would of brought it already. Now they gave me time to consider the worth of the information.
Gokunama
Sep 5, 2009, 06:38 AM
It's not near to comprehensive yet. A few apps rated in each section, I suppose they'll be adding a lot more as time goes on. A search feature would be great, quickly check if MacWorld has anything on an app you're considering.