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Apple's 2009 App Store campaign created a cultural catchphrase

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Apple launched an advertising campaign in 2009 to highlight the capabilities of its App Store, emphasizing that the iPhone was more than just a device. This initiative aimed to embed the idea that for any need, there was an app available, a concept that became a widely recognized cultural catchphrase. AI

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Apple's 2009 App Store campaign created a cultural catchphrase

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ewan Spence, Senior Contributor ·

    When iPhone’s “There’s An App For That” Became A Cultural Catchphrase

    Apple believed that the iPhone was more than just a piece of hardware, so in 2009 it launched an Ad campaign that would showcase the power of its app store.

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