eBay News: iPhone App Success, Abortion Foes' eBay Plans

eBay's free iPhone app is a small player in a big pond (the iPhone itself only has a 15 percent share of the mobile market), but it's paying solid dividends for eBay. The app has generated over $400 million in sales for eBay thus far, with iPhone shoppers having bought everything from clothing and books to cars and boats using their iPhones. More at:

     • TechCrunch
     • Mobile Marketer

In more controversial news, a group of anti-abortion activists is planning to use an eBay auction to generate funding for the defense of accused abortion doctor killer Scott Roeder. On auction will be a host of anti-abortion mementos and memorabilia. eBay hasn't yet taken a public position on the proposed listing or its policy compliance. More at:

     • First Coast News, Florida
     • The Wall Street Journal