IntoMobile

Breaking news, information, and analysis on the latest mobile phones and mobile technology

Open NavigationOpen Search
  • Home
  • Platforms
    • iOS / iPhone OS
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
    • BlackBerry OS
  • Hardware
    • New Hardware
    • Tablets
    • Reviews
    • Rumors
  • Carriers
    • AT&T
    • Sprint
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
  • Manufacturers
    • Apple
    • Samsung
    • HTC
    • LG
    • Motorola
  • Best VPNs
    • Best VPNs for iPhone
    • Best VPNs for Android

Apple hits 10 billion downloads, UK woman refuses $10K award from Apple

January 24, 2011 by Kelly Hodgkins - 1 Comment

App Store 10 billion downloads
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook ( 0 shares )

App Store 10 billion downloads

Apple surpassed its 10 billion App Store downloads today and awarded its $10,000 iTunes gift card to Gail Davis of Orpington, Kent, UK. The mother of two teenagers, Davis won with the download of the free Paper Glider app which was closed the contest at 9.30AM UK time, or 1.30AM PST/4.30AM EST. The app was downloaded by one of Davis’ daughters using an iPod touch that was setup on the mother’s Apple ID. Ironically enough, Davis was not aware of her winning status and hung up on Apple when an executive from the Cupertino company called to congratulate her.

According to Cult of Mac, which had an exclusive interview with the UK winner, Davis received a phone call from, Eddy Cue, the VP of iTunes. Believing that the phone call was a prank, Davis reportedly said, “Thank you very much, I’m not interested” and proceeded to hang up on the Cupertino executive. Her two daughters informed her that the call may have been legitimate as they had been downloading applications when the countdown ended.

Davis claims she “had a moment of panic” and attempted to contact Apple using their helpline. A customer service representative tried to help her but was unable to assist in this unusual circumstance. After a few tense hours for the family, a second Apple executive called back and the misunderstanding was explained in what will undoubtedly become a memorable family moment. As expected, Davis’ daughters are not wasting any time and are already planning which applications to buy with this new found bounty. Davis also hinted that she and her husband may finally update their aging iPod Nano’s so they can join in with the fun. Congratulations to both Apple for reaching this milestone and to Davis and her family for this win.

[Via Apple and Cult of Mac]

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook ( 0 shares )

Back to top ▴

Back to top ▴

Follow IntoMobile

38k
36k
4k
13k
12k

Most Recent Posts

  • iPhone No Sound: Tips on How to Fix this Common Issue
  • The newest iOS – things you surely did not know
  • Transferring money through mobile: Why digital wallets are the future of commerce?
  • Review: Shine laser light Bluetooth headphones
  • Neptune Suite smart watch with phone and tablet screens killing it at Indiegogo

Get Updates Via E-Mail

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

About IntoMobile

  • About IntoMobile
  • Contact IntoMobile
  • Send us News Tips
  • Privacy Policy

Social Links

  • IntoMobile on Facebook
  • IntoMobile on Twitter
  • IntoMobile on Google+
  • IntoMobile on YouTube

Copyright © 2006-2021 IntoMobile. All rights reserved.