Apple to Hit 1 Billion App Downloads Soon
Apple had launched a counter as they are about to hit the 1 billion app downloads milestone. To celebrate this, Apple is giving away cool prizes to winners who will participate in this remarkable achievement.
As of today, nearly one billion apps have been downloaded around the globe. So we just want to say thanks — a billion. Download an app and you’ll automatically get the chance to win a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. Just go to the iTunes Store, browse the App Store, and download your best app yet.
As of this posting time, there are about 931, 990, 080 million downloads and counting.
So when would you think Apple will hit the 1 billion mark? Could it be today? Tomorrow? Or the next day?
More information can be found on their website at http://www.apple.com/itunes/billion-app-countdown/
UPDATE (22.04.2009) – Apple is expected to hit the 1 Billion mark within the week. As of posting time, the count is now at 992, 594, 202
UPDATE (24.04.2009) – Over 1 billion downloads in just nine months. Only on the App Store.
