> Apple has announced the release of [iAd Producer](http://developer.apple.com/iad/iadproducer/), a tool that can be used by publishers to simplify the creation of campaigns for the company’s iAd mobile advertising platform. > > The app, which runs on Mac OS X, provides a complete end-to-end workflow for creating ads. The user starts by selecting a target platform (the iPhone and iPad each require specifically-sized creative materials due to their different form factor) and then goes through a step-by-step selection process that allows them to create a splash…

> Now that iOS 4.2 is out and we’ve [lauded its best features](http://www.macworld.com/article/155677/2010/11/top_ten_ios_4_2_features.html), it’s time to take a look at its biggest omissions. (It’s only fair, right?) We took an informal survey of *Macworld* editors to determine the most-hoped-for features that still aren’t here, then whittled the list down to the top ten. via [macworld.com](http://www.macworld.com/article/155730/2010/11/ios_4_2_missing_features.html)I…

Developers complain, not without merit, that the iTunes App Store is rigged toward low-priced apps. But the Android Market seems rigged toward no-price apps. Apple is making a high-profile foray into mobile advertising, yes, but it doesn’t seem to be displacing the market for paid apps. On Android, on the other hand, advertising seems to be the only way for developers to generate significant revenue. Paid Android apps don’t seem to sell well. Are ads a good revenue model for mobile games? via daringfireball.net Very good piece…

> We have received a lot of feedback regarding the latest Angry Birds update on Android. > > First of all, we offer our apologies to all of our fans who have had trouble running Angry Birds. We thank everybody who has sent their feedback and comments to us – we really appreciate you taking the time! > > With our latest update, we worked hard to bring Angry Birds to even more Android devices. Despite our efforts, we were unsuccessful in delivering optimal performance. > > … > >   > > We are preparing a new solution for the next update, but…

> To sum up, RIM is at risk because its natural market is saturating and many of its customers are considering a switch to other platforms. The company may be able to bumble along in this situation for years before the problem comes to a head, but once a migration away from BlackBerry starts it would be almost impossible to stop. So if the company wants to ensure its survival, it needs to act now. Two steps are needed: > > –The BlackBerry line needs to be given a several fundamental, visionary innovations…