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Video: CliffsNotes Apps for iPhone/iPod touchOriginal at livevideo
• Sun, Jun 14
Modality, Inc. and Wiley Publishing, Inc. announced that CliffsNotes® literature study guide applications are available on the Apple App Store. To ... www.livevideo.com
Video: Redneck Fishin' (iPhone Game) TrailerOriginal at truveo.com
• Sat, May 30
COMING SOON to the APP STORE! For iPhone & iPod Touch. Wireless Gaming World says: "There is hardly anything like it in the App Store." "After the ... www.truveo.com
Video: Redneck Fishin' (iPhone Game) TrailerOriginal at Veoh
• Mon, May 4
COMING SOON to the APP STORE! For iPhone & iPod Touch. Wireless Gaming World says: "There is hardly anything like it in the App Store." "After the ... www.veoh.com
Familiar Desktop Features Make Up For Full Browser's Quirks
Original at TechNewsWorld
• Thu, Nov 19
By Paul Hartsock If you search for "browser" in the App Store, you'll get dozens of applications, each purporting to be an alternative to the iPhone and iPod touch's built-in Safari browser. In a sense, they are alternatives, since they look different and might have a few unique features. But they're reall...
What's Apple Game Plan?
Original at TechNewsWorld
• Tue, Nov 17
By Richard Adhikari Last year, Apple began marketing its iPod touch as the "funnest iPod ever," a nod to the significant popularity of the game applications available on the iPhone/iPod touch App Store. Games designed by third-party developers have been big sellers for the platform, and now Apple itself lo...
Another about face in the submission system of the App Store
Original at HardMac.com
• Mon, Nov 16
By lionel@macbidouille.com (Lionel) Last week, the system of validation by the AppStore again was in the press after they rejected a software called Bobble-Rep. The purpose of this software is to indicate to the American citizens the name of their representative at the Congress and the means of contacting him or her, and i...
News: Apple Changes Stance, Approves Bobble Rep iPhone App
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Mon, Nov 16
The Bobble Rep - 111th Congress Edition iPhone application that Apple rejected for allegedly ridiculing public figures landed on the App Store on Saturday when the Mac and iPhone maker reversed its stance and decided the app was fine after all.
6 Worthy Apps for Jailbreakers
Original at Apple Matters
• Sun, Nov 15
Apple’s App Store approval process has left many developers frustrated, clueless, and even skeptical about publishing its applications on the iPhone/iPod touch’s flagship online store. While… Apple’s App Store approval process has left many developers frustrated, clueless, and...
Entelligence: Got game?
Original at Engadget
• Sun, Nov 15
By Michael Gartenberg There was a lot of buzz last week when Apple announced that there now more than 100,000 applications in iPhone App Store, and more than two billion apps downloaded. Those are impressive numbers. A former Palm executive recently told me that in the heyday of Palm OS, two thirds of users never i...
Apple snuffs iPhone app for too much Appleness
Original at Register
• Fri, Nov 13
Devs can't use pics we give to devs' A longtime Mac developer has walked away from the iPhone App Store after Apple's app police spent three months deciding to reject the developer's application for using Apple images meant specifically for developers.…
News: Apple Improves App Store Review Process Feedback
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Thu, Nov 12
iPhone and iPod touch application developers are finally getting a little more feedback from Apple on their status in the App Store review process. Instead of simply being told the average time from submission to approval, developers can now see when their app is being reviewed and when i...
Apple lets devs bite their nails in real time as iPhone apps navigate approval process
Original at Engadget
• Wed, Nov 11
By Chris Ziegler Apple's App Store approval process is one of the great black boxes in the mobile industry, a bizarre place ruled by emotion, erratic logic, and an uneven application of censorship that has driven some developers to the very brink of insanity since the day of iPhone OS 2.0's release. Well, fo...
Apple iPhone Beats all Nokia Phones in Profitability
Original at PMP Today
• Wed, Nov 11
By BrianB Apple’s operating profit during Q3 2009 is at 1.6 billion surpassing Nokia’s $1.1 billion for the same quarter. Please note that operating profits are different from sales volume, and sales from the iTunes App Store may have spiked the revenues for the iPhone. Nevertheless, the iPhone’s pr...
Motorola Droid, not iPhone, is the Best Smartphone
Original at PMP Today
• Sat, Nov 7
By BrianB That the Motorola Droid is exclusive to Verizon puts it in a very good position to dominate the iPhone, at least, in the U.S. market. Never mind that currently, the iTunes App Store boasts 10 times more appas than the Google. Soon, Google Android developers will catch up.
This Week's 10 Best iPhone Apps
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Nov 6
By John Herrman The Best Chorus: Hey, Apple, when people start making apps just to help people find new apps, take it as a sign that your App Store interface could use a little help. Chorus crowdsources the effort to cut through the endless jungle of trash:
App Store officially passes the 100,000 app milestone
Original at Ars Technica
• Wed, Nov 4
By chris.foresman@arstechnica.com (Chris Foresman) Apple has announced that it has finally accumulated over 100,000 apps available to download for iPhone OS devices. This feat was accomplished just 16 months after Apple opened the App Store alongside the launch of iPhone OS 2.0 and the iPhone 3G in Summer 2008.
App Store: 100,000 apps and counting
Original at iTWire
• Wed, Nov 4
• 3 related articles
Apple's App Store now carries more than 100,000 applications for the iPhone and iPod touch, and there have been more than 2 billion downloads.
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Apple's Shocking App Store Numbers
Original at ForbesAutos
• Wed, Nov 4
By David M. Ewalt Apple announced today that developers have created over 100,000 apps for its iPhone and iPod Touch App Store, and that users have downloaded well over two billion apps in the 16 months since the store's launch. Apple celebrates 100,000 downloadable iPhone apps, and two billion download...
Waveboard on the iPhone, Google Wave access slightly better than Mobile Safari
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Wed, Nov 4
By Brett Terpstra Filed under: Productivity, iPhone Waveboard for iPhone is available on the App Store iTunes link for $0.99US. Under a buck, and it might be worth a look for avid Wavers (which I would be, if enough of my clients and cohorts had accounts to make it truly useful). via TechCrunch]
App Store smashes the 100,000 app barrier and keeps on growing
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Wed, Nov 4
By Steven Sande Apple announced early this morning that there are now over 100,000 apps available to iPhone and iPod touch users in the the App Store. Customers of the App Store have purchased over two billion apps, and it is the world's most popular applications store.
Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Available on the App Store
Original at MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors
• Wed, Nov 4
• 3 related articles
Apple today officially announced that more than 100,000 apps are now available from the App Store."The App Store, now with over 100,000 applications available, is clearly a major differentiator for millions of iPhone and iPod touch c...
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News: Apple Tops 100,000 Titles at App Store
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Wed, Nov 4
Apple's iPhone and iPod touch App Store topped 100,000 available applications on Wednesday. The App Store is Apple's online service for third party iPhone and iPod touch applications, and has hosted over two billion app downloads so far.
Apple announces over 100,000 apps now available on iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPod touch
Original at MacDailyNews
• Wed, Nov 4
• 3 related articles
Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the revolutionary App Store... Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the revolutionary App Store...
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Apple rejects Macworld iPhone Superguide from App Store... for using the word 'iPhone'
Original at Engadget
• Tue, Nov 3
By Nilay Patel The iPhone App Store's arbitrary and inconsistent approval process continues to baffle and annoy on every level, as Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell just had his iPhone book rejected...for using the word "iPhone" in the title. Apparently Apple doesn't like app names or icons to inclu...
Eliminate now available on the App StoreOriginal at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Nov 2
By Mike Schramm If that doesn't vibe with you, and you'd rather play some old-school (and old business model) FPS gameplay instead, id's Doom Classic also got released on the App Store last weekend. That game comes at a cost of $6.99, but then again, with old-school Doom, you know exactly what you're gettin...
Opinion: Happy puzzling holidays! Triazzle Holiday Edition is in the App StoreOriginal at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Oct 29
By David Winograd We loved Triazzle 3.0 [iTunes Link] when it came out in July, but with winter nearly upon us it's time to dust off the sleigh bells and dreidels because Triazzle Holiday [iTunes Link] is here in a new seasonally-inspired version. This slightly cut-down version of the US$2.99 app sells for US$...
Rock Band out for $9.99 on the iPhone... but fails to thrill
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Oct 19
By Mike Schramm The good news is that EA has released Rock Band for the iPhone and iPod touch, and you can pick it up from the App Store right now. The bad news is that it seems like a pretty tough sell -- despite the relatively high price tag (Tap Tap Revenge 3, a similar music game, is currently 99 cents and heade...
Patch: Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Thursday, October 15, 2009
Original at Applelinks.com
• Thu, Oct 15
• iPhone Sends Aussie Smartphone Market Soaring • Cell Phones Service & Reliability Survey 2009 • How To Transfer All Music And Movies From PC to Mac with iPod for free? • iGmail, A Native Gmail App For The iPhone Now Available In The App Store • Apple Breaks Jailbreakers' Hearts With iP...
Dev raises price of $3 app to $40 just to spite customers
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Tue, Oct 13
By Mike Schramm I like the way Schiau Studios thinks -- when customers complained about the price of their $2.99US App Store game Alchemize, they raised the price up to $39.99. Over on the TouchArcade forums, they make their case: most devs, they say, when faced with complaints about price, will just lower t...
Turn your Flash into iPhone apps with Flash Professional CS5
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Oct 5
By Victor Agreda, Jr. So there's still no Flash in Safari, but once Adobe hatches Flash Professional CS5 you'll be able to port your wacky Flash games or animations out to real, live iPhone/iPod touch apps. Yep, ActionScript 3 nerds rejoice: that tasty App Store pie will soon be yours, never minding the whole pl...
Opinion: Geology app puts mountains of info in the palm of your hand
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Sep 28
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review The Arizona map data is about 42MB, and using the app does not require any data from your cell provider. It runs on either the iPhone or the iPod touch, but getting a GPS fix is only possible on the iPhone.
Opinion: First Look: Get airborne with Aera for iPhone
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Tue, Sep 22
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, First Look, App Review TUAWFirst Look: Get airborne with Aera for iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: Say It & Mail It: iPhone voice memos on steroids
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Sep 17
By David Winograd Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review TUAWSay It & Mail It: iPhone voice memos on steroids originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: Five Apps for movie nuts
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sun, Aug 9
By David Winograd Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review Then came the iPhone/iPod Touch and things got considerably easier, although there is no clear demarcation of what service sells what, or where. I want to give you two alternatives, each using one of the two competing services.
Opinion: Put Things Off is an iPhone task manager worth owning
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Fri, Aug 7
By Dave Caolo Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review TUAWPut Things Off is an iPhone task manager worth owning originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: Barnes & Noble jumps into the eBook pool
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sun, Jul 19
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review B&N also is offering a free reader for the Mac and PC so you can read your books on a desktop or laptop computer. You can change the text color, fonts and font size, and read in portrait or landscape mode.
Opinion: Manage your iPhone's clipboard with Snippets
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Jul 6
By Kevin Harter The cut, copy, and paste features (finally) included in version 3.0 of the iPhone OS greatly improve the productivity of the iDevices. However, there is room for improvement. Enter Erich Bratton with his clipboard manager app, Snippets, available now in the iTunes App Store [iTunes link].
Opinion: Pocket Universe ups the astronomy app ante
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Fri, Jul 3
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review This is the International Year of Astronomy, so it's a great time to get outdoors and look up. It's fun to do, and the iPhone apps really make it a more compelling and educational experience.
Opinion: First Look: Postman adds social networking to the iPhone ecards mix
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Jun 18
By Michael Rose Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch TUAWFirst Look: Postman adds social networking to the iPhone ecards mix originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Review: Sirius XM for iPhone/iPod touch sans Stern
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Jun 18
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review The app allows you to browse by category, channels, or by favorites you provide. There is a shopping cart if you want to tag something for purchase at the iTunes store. (Ah, that's why Apple liked this app.)
Opinion: Photogene is a photo genius for your iPhone
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sat, Jun 13
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review TUAWPhotogene is a photo genius for your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: App Store Lessons: the game changer rejection
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Jun 11
By Erica Sadun A new kind of App Store rejection is making the rounds in the iPhone World. It's not about violating the SDK. It's not about objectionable content. It's about Apple empowering its reviewers to reject software without providing any substantive reason or feedback. TUAW reader Kenneth Ballen...
Opinion: First Look and Giveaway: Equilibrio for iPhone / iPod touch
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Tue, Jun 2
By Steven Sande Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, First Look, App Review TUAWFirst Look and Giveaway: Equilibrio for iPhone / iPod touch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: 6 audiobook classics for under a dollar
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Jun 1
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review Audio Classics [App Store] is a US$0.99 app that contains 6 public domain books professionally read by a narrator. The app runs on both the iPhone and the iPod touch. The books include: Gallery: Audio Classics
Opinion: AP Mobile updated but still falls short
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sun, May 31
By Mel Martin The AP News [App Store] iPhone/iPod touch app that rolled out ugly earlier in the week has updated to version 2.01 and fixed that nasty problem that wouldn't let you run the app reliably if you had the previous AP Mobile app already on your phone.
Opinion: Put nature in your head
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Wed, May 20
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review I listened on both regular headphones, and iPhone earbuds. The software has a switch to turn earbud equalization on, and it did seem to deepen the bass and improve the realism of the presentation.
Opinion: Simplify Music for iPhone fixes nasty demo mode
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Fri, May 15
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review The very popular Simplify Music [App Store link] iPhone/iPod touch app has now given users the option as to whether or not they want to see the 'demo' library. Check your app updates in iTunes to get the new version, which is 2.02.
Opinion: First look at SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Wed, May 13
By Mel Martin Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review TUAWFirst look at SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Patch: Holiday Countdown 2.0 released for iPhone, iPod touch
Original at Macsimum
• Thu, May 7
Energize Software has released Holiday Countdown w/Custom Recurring Events 2.0, an update of the holiday and custom event tracking application for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available for US$0.99 at the Apple App Store. With the upgrade, you can ...
Opinion: Swine flu? There's an app for that
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sat, May 2
By Dave Caolo The forthcoming Swine Flu Tracker for iPhone and iPod touch (it's pending App Store approval as of this writing) will do 3 things. First, it will display the current threat level as determined by the World Health Organization. Secondly, it drops pins onto Google maps to represent confirme...
Opinion: Pack like a pro with your iPhone
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Mon, Apr 27
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review Here are some screen shots: TUAWPack like a pro with your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opinion: A Year of the App Store: Successes and Failures [App Store]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Mar 5
By Kevin Purdy One year ago, Apple opened the doors to the iTunes App Store. We've been wowed with some of the apps, left longing for others, and we've got a (relatively) small wish list. Note: For the rest of this feature, we'll be using the term iPhone, but all apps, unless otherwise noted, also work on iPod...
Podcast: Maccast 2009.02.19
Original at MacCast
• Thu, Feb 19
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 256. Apple gearing up for VOD service? Sacconaghi chatting up Apple's bright future. New iPhone going matte. Apple may be taking the App Store offline. A bunch of iPhone stories and stats. Security and Java Updates from Apple....
Patch: Epocrates Essentials Now Available for iPhone
Original at Mac Rumors
• Fri, Jan 23
VA - Epocrates [App Store] has released version 2.0 of their free clinical reference application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update brings several ...
Podcast: Maccast 2008.12.20
Original at MacCast
• Sun, Dec 21
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 248. Activate your iPhone at home again. App Store news abounds. Apple releases 10.5.6 update. Apple releases Holiday spun Mac vs. PC ads. No Macworld Stevenote and Apple won't be back next year. Speculation on Macworld Apple ann...
I Love Katamari for iPhone/iPod Touch Lightning Review [Lightning Review]Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Dec 15
By John Mahoney The App: Under the cover of night this weekend, the Katamari series landed in the App Store—bringing the venerable roll-up-a-bunch-of-shit-in-a-ball gameplay many love so dearly to Apple's mobile platform. The Cost: $8 The Verdict: A thrill, but slooooow. With releases for the Wii and...
How To: Make Skype Calls from iphone using Fring
Original at Apple Day
• Sat, Oct 4
Now make Skype Calls from your iPhone without using any hack (or jailbreaking) with Fring. It is now available on the App Store making it easy for anyone to use fring on the original iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPod touch. ...
Podcast: Maccast 2008.09.30
Original at MacCast
• Wed, Oct 1
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 239. As the App Store Turns. Apple updates Java. iTunes rocks unsigned artists. Would Apple shutter iTunes with royalty hikes? Macbook and Macbook Pro rumors linger. New iPhone software on the horizon. Apple stock takes a div...
Podcast: Geek Brief Radio #430 | Home Automation by Savant
Original at mevio.com
• Tue, Sep 16
We have an audio conversation with Jim Carroll, the founder of Savant. They the only company (that I'm aware of) that builds home automation systems on Apple hardware. You can check them out at SavantAV.com. I don't see the iPhone/iPod Touch app in the App Store. As soon as I get the link, I'll upd...
Podcast: Maccast 2008.08.28
Original at MacCast
• Thu, Aug 28
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 236. New iPhone ads spotlight App Store. MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 released. Apple looking to post a strong quarter. What is wrong with 3G? Rumors brew, possible Sept 9th iPod event? Psystar sues back. Bloomberg glitch k...
Podcast: Maccast 2008.08.09
Original at MacCast
• Sat, Aug 9
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 235. Winners of Smile on My Mac contest announced. iPhone 3g shows strong results. Rumors of iPhone Nano are back. More apps disappearing from the App Store. iPhone phone home, iPhone phone home? NPD Group says Macs cost twice...
Opinion: Forget the iPhone--The iPod Touch is Good Enough
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Aug 1
By Kevin Purdy At the moment, there are about 1020 App Store applications for the iPhone, and roughly 970 of them, or 95 percent, work with the iPod touch. Developers, obviously, don't consider speech and speaker functions crucial to good software, nor always-on net connections.
Podcast: AWR #130: Apple Earnings, Jobs' Health, MobileMe Headaches
Original at The Mac Observer
• Thu, Jul 31
Apple reported is second best quarter in the company's history, App Store downloads topped 25 million, and there's a mystery product transition coming in the next couple of months. The second iPhone 3G launch is coming in August, and MobileMe is giving people headaches. This week's Quick...
Podcast: AWR #129: iPhone 3G Launch, App Store and MobileMe
Original at The Mac Observer
• Mon, Jul 14
Apple had a busy week with the launch of the iPhone 3G, the App Store, MobileMe and iPhone Software 2.0. Not everything went as planned with the iPhone or MobileMe launch, but the App Store hit the streets running with over 500 native iPhone and iPod touch applications. Also, the DOJ won't file...
iTunes: What to do if Applications tab does not appear as sync option for iPhone or iPod touch
Original at Apple
• Thu, Jul 10
Applications can be purchased from the App Store in iTunes 7.7 or later, but you may not see the Applications tab to sync them to iPhone or iPod touch. Release date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT
5 reasons to buy or not to buy iPhone 3G
Original at palmaddict.typepad.com
• Sun, Jun 15
By Andy J. S. Even though both Melissa and Casey are presenting us with different results, they both share few same ‘reasoning’ and same alternative solution for all of us: the much-anticipated iPhone 2.0 software upgrade is the real game-changer. The upgrade will enable App Store for downloading ap...
Loaded iPhone App Store Available in Early July
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Jun 9
By Jesus Diaz iPhone SDK Downloads Top 250,000 C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.