Crushing It: Candy Crush reportedly makes $633,000 a day

There hasn't been as big an IT mobile game since Angry Birds a few years ago but Candy Crush is reportedly making $633,000 a day and could bring in up to $230,000 a year if it maintains its momentum. This is remarkable for what many consider to be a Bejeweled kock-off. The freemium version of the app is the no. 1 grossing app right now and an example of how one app can hit the big time. What do you think is the key to Candy Crash and its popularity?

Source: 9to5 Mac

Apple celebrates App Store anniversary with free apps

As we get closer to the fifth year anniversary of Apple's App Store this week, a number of premium apps are being given away for free.

These include, but are not limited to, Tiny Wings HD, Traktor DJ (a $20 value!), Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery EP, Where's my Water, as well as superb Infinity Blade II (usually $7 value!). The generosity is expected to continue this coming week as we get closer to the big day. Let us know if you see any more notable freebies at the app store.

Poster for "Jobs" biopic revealed with nod to iPod adverts, Psychedelia

The poster for the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Aston Kutcher has made an appearance. Aside from an uncanny resemblance to the real Steve Jobs in his later years. The determined stare, the John Lennon specs and the circa 1997 beard are all remarkably bang on. The poster's art treatment recalls some of the iconic iPod print ads (as well as some of the lively colours of the upcoming iOS 7). The film's tagline says "some see what's possible. others change what's possible." Then, a nod to LSD and psychedelic drug use, "Turn on your mind. August 16." Personally, just the image and the title would have sufficed, but whatever. I'm intrigued and I am going to see it. I hope it's good and doesn't suck.

Pacific Rim gets Super Ticket theater and digital download combo in Canada

Cineplex Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment join forces to offer Canada’s first Super Ticket offering for the much anticipated Guillermo del Toro summer blockbuster, Pacific Rim, showing on July 12.

This offer includes the movie ticket and pre-order of the UltraViolet digital version of Pacific Rim ($19.99 for standard definition and $24.99 for high definition), which will be available before the DVD and Blu-Ray release. Super Ticket purchasers will also get additional 725 points for Cineplex’s loyalty program and access to exclusive extra content. Super Ticket sales opened on July 5 at Cineplex.com, participating Cineplex theater box offices or automated ticketing kiosks, or through the Cineplex mobile app.