News
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BP Used Much Dispersant Despite E.P.A. Directive of Rarely1 August 2010, 6:01 am
The Coast Guard approved requests to use dispersants despite an Environmental Protection Agency rule that they be used rarely, a Congressional analysis said.
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From Taxis to Textiles, Italy Chooses Tradition Over Growth1 August 2010, 6:00 am
Like much of the Italian economy, the Carlo Barbera factory is struggling, for reasons that academics say reveal much about what ails Italy.
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Mistaken as an Iranian Martyr, Then Hounded1 August 2010, 5:50 am
Wrongly identified as Neda Agha-Soltan, whose death in 2009 became a symbol for the opposition, Zahra Soltani fled Iran.
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As Chelsea Clinton Celebrates Her Wedding, Town of Rhinebeck, N.Y., Elbows Its Way In1 August 2010, 5:50 am
On Chelsea Clinton’s wedding day, even as her parents sought to shroud the event in secrecy, residents and onlookers decided they were going to celebrate along with them.
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Recession? Knockoffs Go Downmarket1 August 2010, 5:50 am
Criminals are discovering there is money to be made in faking the more ordinary — like $295 Kooba bags and $140 Ugg boots.
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Obama Weighs Influence on Democrats’ Midterm Races1 August 2010, 5:48 am
President Obama is stepping up his involvement in the fight to preserve the Democratic Party’s control of Congress, but he may avoid appearances in some competitive districts.
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India Digs Under Top of the World to Match Rival1 August 2010, 5:38 am
India is building a tunnel to bypass the dangerous Rohtang Pass as part of a plan to match China’s power.
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The Radiation Boom: After Stroke Scans, Patients Face Serious Health Risks1 August 2010, 5:38 am
Among patients tested for strokes with a complex type of brain scan, radiation overdoses were more widespread than previously known, a New York Times examination has found.
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Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 8001 August 2010, 5:31 am
Government officials are pleading for international aid as water levels in dams continue to rise.
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Targeted Killing Is New U.S. Focus in Afghanistan1 August 2010, 5:30 am
The Obama administration is starting to count more heavily on hunting down insurgents and less on winning over civilians.
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Rallies held for U.S. hikers in Iran1 August 2010, 3:30 am
Protesters are planning to demonstrate Saturday on the one-year anniversary of the detention of three American hikers seized by Iranian forces near the Iraqi border.
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3 convicted killers escape Ariz. prison1 August 2010, 2:02 am
Three convicted murderers who broke out of a Kingman, Arizona, prison Friday night got help from a woman who was on a visitation list for one of them, authorities said Saturday.
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Brazil offers asylum for Iranian woman facing execution31 July 2010, 10:37 pm
Brazil President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva has offered asylum to an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, state-run media reported Saturday.
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Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrikes31 July 2010, 9:48 pm
A senior Hamas member was killed during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Hamas security forces said Saturday.
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New offshore drilling rules pass House31 July 2010, 9:12 pm
The House of Representatives passed legislation Friday which would lift the current $75 million liability cap for oil spills while imposing new safety standards for offshore drilling.
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WikiLeaks suspect held in solitary31 July 2010, 6:27 pm
The Army private charged with leaking an airstrike video and suspected of leaking documents to WikiLeaks is in solitary confinement, officials tell CNN.
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Chavez orders troops to border31 July 2010, 5:22 pm
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has deployed troops to areas near the Colombian border and says he is reviewing plans for a potential war as tension between the two nations rises.
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Obama wants dignity for Rangel31 July 2010, 2:05 pm
President Barack Obama hopes embattled New York congressman Charlie Rangel can end his career with dignity.
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Last days to nominate a 2010 CNN Hero25 June 2010, 9:02 pm
Great things can happen to those nominated as CNN Heroes:
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Informant: WikiLeaks suspect had help1 August 2010, 5:12 am
An Army private charged with leaking classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks had civilian help, a key figure in the case said Saturday.
Wikileaks - Facebook - Afghanistan - Asia - Army...
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When Double Dippers become party poopers1 August 2010, 4:43 am
They're a minority, but a vocal one, and they're hovering like storm clouds over a brittle recovery. They're the Double Dippers — the politicians, economists and analysts who foresee back-to-back recessions.
Recession - Economic - Social sciences - Earth Science - Double Dippers...
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Teixeira, Cano power Yankees past Rays1 August 2010, 4:18 am
Robinson Cano's 21st home run of the season snapped a ninth-inning tie and enabled the New York Yankees to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 and hang on to first place in the AL East on Saturday night.
New York Yankees - Tampa Bay Rays - American League East - United States - Robinson Canó...
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It’s official: Chelsea and Marc tie the knot1 August 2010, 4:09 am
Chelsea Clinton weds her longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky in an exclusive, interfaith ceremony. "We are so happy to welcome Marc into our family," her parents say.
New York - Hudson River - Bill Clinton - Chelsea Clinton - Upstate New York...
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24 remain trapped in flooded coal mine in NE China1 August 2010, 2:48 am
Two dozen workers were trapped in a flooded mine in northeast China on Sunday, the latest accident in the country's notoriously dangerous coal industry.
China - Coal mining - Asia - Country music - Shanxi...
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Crews gain ground on wildfire north of L.A.1 August 2010, 2:19 am
A wildfire smoldered in the high desert north of Los Angeles Saturday, spewing plumes of thick smoke into a nearby town as hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the two-day-old blaze.
Los Angeles - Wildfire - United States - California - Counties...
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Panama prosecutor: Jailed American admits 5 slays31 July 2010, 11:16 pm
A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturday.
Panama - United States - Central America - Government - Costa Rica...
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Opinion: Humiliation not always bad thing in sports31 July 2010, 10:30 pm
LeBron James is getting off easy. Playing in Cleveland may have been bad, but there are worse alternatives for an athlete. Try being a member of North Korea's World Cup team.
Sport - LeBron James - Cleveland - World Cup - FIFA World Cup...
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Michigan voters search for economic savior31 July 2010, 10:24 pm
Michigan voters frustrated over lost jobs, home foreclosures and budget deficits will vote in Tuesday's primary election for leaders they hope can move the state out of its economic morass.
Michigan - United States - Primary election - Politics - Recreation and Sports...
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1 August 2010, 6:13 am
Children cover themselves with sand at a beach theme park in Beijing August 1, 2010. The heatwave and humidity lingering over much of north China is likely to ease at the weekend with a cool front coming from the north, but the scorching temperatures......
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1 August 2010, 6:11 am
Vocalist Kang Mao of Chinese rock band "SUBS" is lifted by the crowd during the InMusic Festival in Zhangbei, Hebei province July 30, 2010. The outdoor music festival, which is known as China's "Glastonbury" and is expected to attract more than 200,000......
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1 August 2010, 6:09 am
A child swims at a beach theme park in Beijing August 1, 2010. The heatwave and humidity lingering over much of north China is likely to ease at the weekend with a cool front coming from the north, but the scorching temperatures are likely to continue......
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1 August 2010, 5:38 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun presents the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in News and Information' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly......
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1 August 2010, 5:36 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Terry Morrow of the Knoxville News Sentinel presents the award for 'Individual Achievement in Comedy' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly......
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1 August 2010, 5:33 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Terry Morrow of the Knoxville News Sentinel presents the award for 'Individual Achievement in Comedy' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly......
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1 August 2010, 5:08 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun presents the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in News and Information' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly......
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1 August 2010, 5:07 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun presents the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in News and Information' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly......
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1 August 2010, 5:03 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Cristina Kinon of New York Daily News presents the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Comedy' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills,......
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1 August 2010, 5:02 am
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 31: Cristina Kinon of New York Daily News presents the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Comedy' onstage during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills,......
Gadgets
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Best Buy to slash prices for old Xbox 360 special edition bundles tomorrow?1 August 2010, 3:58 am
Let's face it: despite the new Xbox 360 being joyously quieter and more efficient, the previous model still manages to seduce some of us with its sexy curves. Speaking of which -- according to Joystiq's source, Best Buy's going to kick off August by lowering the prices for the Splinter Cell: Conviction and Final Fantasy XIII previous-gen Xbox 360 bundles. For just $299 -- $50 off the current price point (and $100 off the launch price) -- you still get a copy of the corresponding game title, a 2...
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Hacker intercepts phone calls with homebuilt $1,500 IMSI catcher, claims GSM is beyond repair1 August 2010, 2:28 am
In 2009, Chris Paget showed the world the vulnerabilities of RFID by downloading the contents of US passports from the safety of his automobile. This year, he's doing the same for mobile phones. Demonstrating at DefCon 2010, the white hat hacker fooled 17 nearby GSM phones into believing his $1,500 kit (including a laptop and two RF antennas) was a legitimate cell phone base station, and proceeded to intercept and record audience calls. "As far as your cell phones are concerned, I'm now indisti...
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Switched On: The Galaxy S paradox1 August 2010, 1:30 am
Most high-profile smartphones launch exclusively on one of the major carriers in the U.S. The Samsung Galaxy S, though, will come to market via all of them under different names, different industrial designs, and, in one case, with different input options. And yet, its screen's quality and size - big but not too big - will certainly make it a contender at all of them.
But the handset will encounter anything but a level playing field in its respective portfolios. The Galaxy S will provide a goo...
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Dell Studio XPS 9100 arrives with six cores, little fanfare31 July 2010, 11:13 pm
AMD had its turn in the high-end Dell desktop spotlight, but it's time for another Intel beast, as the company's quietly upgraded its tower lineup to support Intel's consumer-grade champion chip, the 3.33GHz Core i7-980X. While the new Studio XPS 9100 looks just the same as its predecessor on the outside and sports the same basic options and ports, internally there's a 525W power supply with enough juice for a Radeon HD 5970 2GB graphics card (a $580 option) and slots for up to 24GB of DDR3 memo...
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Engadget Podcast 207 - 07.31.201031 July 2010, 10:00 pm
The Engadget Podcasters are chattin' re: magic, black magic, crack, GHB, Kmart, and Ashton.
Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Sadnes - Wicked Game
00:01:29 - New Amazon Kindle announced: $139 WiFi-only version and $189 3G model available August 27th in the US and UK
00:07:33 - Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs
00:13:30 - RIM takes control of blackpad.com, laughter takes control of our minds...
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'The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores31 July 2010, 8:34 pm
Radio Shack is at it again, expanding your perceptions of the place that once actually sold radio components. A year after that ill-received 'The Shack' marketing campaign the company is now making a rather more substantial move, securing an arrangement with Target stores to see the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This has started with a 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year and into summer next, the expectation is to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations. Something ...
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Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out with AMD quad-core potential31 July 2010, 6:55 pm
Once upon a time, Dell's Zino HD promised desktop parts in a tiny box and didn't quite deliver the goods, but it was still cute and powerful enough a mini-desktop to earn a spot on our holiday gift guide. This time round, it looks like Dell might actually fulfill that original pledge, as support documents leaked at the company's website show the box sporting an AMD RS880M chipset capable of socketing Phenom II quad-core processors. While it only comes with onboard Radeon HD 4250 graphics by def...
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Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don't drift but do shoot (video)31 July 2010, 5:12 pm
To win at Mario Kart on a console you must master two things: drifting and power-ups. Half of that is replicated in these R/C Mario Kart toys, which we saw standing still last month but now can finally see in action motoring around what looks to be either Corporate Carpet Raceway or CDR Castle. The controller emits that familiar jingling item select sound when you've snagged a virtual power-up, and you can see how mushrooms boost your speed while banana peels cause your opponents' cars to freak...
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WD TV Live Plus gets reviewed, lauded for value31 July 2010, 3:07 pm
After being announced in early June, Anandtech recently put the Western Digital WD TV Live Plus through its paces and discovered the Netflix enhancement works as advertised. Like many Netflix-enabled devices though, the TV Live comes up short compared to the full PC experience since access is limited to only the Instant Queue. Its presence also sacrifices firmware hackability -- a quality which previously made up for the WD TV Live's lack of versatility as an HTPC. The ability to move, copy, an...
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Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em31 July 2010, 12:26 pm
Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair...
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Future Solar Cells Will Be Made From Fly Eyes To Maximize Efficiency [Solar]1 August 2010, 2:00 am
Scientists believe that fly eyes are perfectly shaped for manufacturing efficient solar cells. Specifically, copying the eye of the Blowfly would allow solar cells to "collect sunlight from a larger area than just light that falls directly on a flat surface." More »
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The Triceratops Never Existed, It Was Actually a Young Version Of Another Dinosaur [Dinosaur]1 August 2010, 1:00 am
Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don't know. Apparently, dinosaurs' skulls can shape-shift. More »
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Aluminum Rolls Uncoil For An Artistic Metallic Labyrinth [Art Installation]1 August 2010, 12:00 am
Chikara Ohno's "Rolls" twists and turns through the air like giant silvery ribbons, using giant coils of aluminum siding as floor-to-ceiling decor and as chic glass topped tables. I hope the edges aren't sharp. More »
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Public Libraries Are Beating Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster in DVD Rentals [DVD]31 July 2010, 11:00 pm
Apparently, your local library is the biggest DVD rental store in the US. According to a survey released by the Online Computer Library Center, US public libraries lend an average 2.1 million movies/day. That's more than Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster. More »
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The Other End of The 70 Gigapixel Budapest Photo [Imagecache]31 July 2010, 10:30 pm
You've seen the 70-gigapixel picture of Budapest. Here's a picture of the gear that took the shot. That's two Sony A900s with massive 400mm Minolta lenses attached. Combined, these guys took 20,000 images to create the world's largest photo. [Wired] More »
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These Boots Were Made For Typing [Shoe]31 July 2010, 9:30 pm
They're not the flashiest keyboard shoes around but for those looking to add a subtle geeky touch to their wardrobe, this QWERTY keyboard shoe sole definitely does the trick. I wonder what what my WPM would be wearing them. More »
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Tomorrow’s Skyline Blends Glass And Concrete With A Liberal Helping Of Green [Architecture]31 July 2010, 8:30 pm
From green roofs to tree filled corridors to entire high rise floors left to plants and wildlife, forward looking architects are combining technology and imagination to bring nature into modern homes and buildings. More »
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6 Takes On Apple's Magic Trackpad [Magictrackpad]31 July 2010, 7:30 pm
We think Apple's Magic Trackpad marks the beginning of the end for Mac OS X. Other reviewers of the Magic Trackpad touched on other subjects. Here are the highlights of what they said. More »
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Don't Throw a Brick Into Your Washing Machine [Destruction]31 July 2010, 6:30 pm
Actually screw it, you can if you want to. Seeing a washing machine have a seizure is totally worth it. [Laughing Squid] More »
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An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]31 July 2010, 5:30 pm
Google Earth's an incredible (and incredibly useful) piece of software, but there's still something to be said for the good old, three-dimensional globe. This one not only celebrates the brass-detailed spheres of yore but controls Google Earth for good measure. More »
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Ballmer (and Microsoft) still doesn't get the iPad1 August 2010, 12:40 am
"The operating system is called Windows," claimed Steve Ballmer when asked about Microsoft's plans for the tablet/slate/pad form factor at the company's annual Financial Analyst Meeting on Thursday. He expressed dismay at the iPad's strong sales figures, "[Apple has] sold certainly more than I'd like them to have sold," he said. Ballmer then promised that Windows-powered devices will be shipping "as soon as they are ready," going on to explain that they would get a boost f...
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Anti-P2P lawyers accused of copyright hypocrisy31 July 2010, 11:08 pm
Have the copyright enforcers been caught with their hands in the cookie jar? The blog TorrentFreak today published its claim that the US Copyright Group, which has filed more than 14,000 lawsuits against anonymous P2P movie sharers, ripped off another copyright settlement group in crafting its own settlement website.
The site was tipped off by a reader, who claimed that US Copyright Group had jacked code and visual elements from Copyright Settlements, which is in a simi...
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Week in Apple: new Macs, Magic Trackpad, and a possible Intel clash31 July 2010, 8:00 pm
How long have you been waiting for new iMacs or Mac Pros? What about the Cinema Display? How about free iPhone 4 cases? For Apple to acknowledge the sad, sad performance of iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G? We covered all of that and more this last week. Read on for the roundup.
Magic Trackpad or tragic Mac pad? A review: External trackpads have come a long way over the years, and Apple's Magic Trackpad aims to bring its portable line's multitouch gestures to the desktop. We t...
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Week in tech: jailbreaks ahoy, mechamice, comedians, and copyright31 July 2010, 5:00 pm
We're approaching the dog days of summer in the northern hemisphere, and tech news shows no signs of cooling down.
Apple loses big in DRM ruling: jailbreaks are "fair use": Every three years, the Library of Congress approves a handful of exemptions to the DMCA, allowing consumers to break or bypass DRM in particular instances. On the list this time: jailbreaking an iPhone, ripping clips from a DVD, and investigating SecuROM on computer games.
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Week in gaming: gaming mice, the Move, StarCraft whining31 July 2010, 2:00 pm
This has been the week of StarCraft 2, whether you're playing the single-player game, trying to improve your online rank, or just complaining about the lack of LAN play in the forum, this is certainly the game that everyone is discussing. On the other hand we have a review of a gaming mouse that changes to fit your hand while sporting some very bold aesthetics, and we talk about Sony's strategy of updating current games to support the Move while adding optional content in ...
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RIM set to join the tablet fray this fall with "Blackpad"30 July 2010, 10:33 pm
Corroborating a rumor from The Wall Street Journal earlier this summer, a new Bloomberg report cited "two people familiar with the company's plans" to build an iPad-like touchscreen device and release it this fall. Dubbed the "Blackpad," the device will ostensibly run the as-yet-unreleased BlackBerry OS 6, and help RIM deflect further encroachment from Apple into its declining mobile market share.
Bloomberg's sources note that the device will rely on BlackBerry's usual en...
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Microsoft to release fix for Windows Shortcut flaw on Monday30 July 2010, 9:33 pm
Microsoft has announced plans to release of an out-of-band update on Monday to address the Windows Shortcut flaw revealed less than two weeks ago. The software giant has been keeping a close watch on the use of .LNK files exploiting the vulnerability and has concluded that it needs to act faster than usual.
Microsoft typically releases security patches on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next slated for August 10. Redmond is releasing this fix eight days ear...
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Students finally wake up to Facebook privacy issues30 July 2010, 9:10 pm
Students care about Facebook privacy more than the world thinks, and their use of privacy controls has skyrocketed recently, according to two researchers. Eszter Hargittai, Associate Professor of Northwestern University, and Danah Boyd, Research Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society published their findings in the online peer-reviewed journal First Monday, noting that young people are very engaged with the privacy settings on Facebook, cont...
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iPhone 4 antenna woes "significantly worse" than competition30 July 2010, 8:44 pm
Apple launched the iPhone 4 in 17 additional countries today, causing another round of debate over whether or not the iPhone 4's external antenna design is flawed or not. A UK consulting firm says its tests show the "death grip" problem is real, and "significantly" worse for the iPhone 4 than other smartphones. A review from Norway is less critical, suggesting the iPhone 4 gets better signal than competing phones and may be victim to AT&T's less "robust" wireless netwo...
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Sulfates plus black carbon a nasty combo for warming30 July 2010, 6:14 pm
Fossil fuels may be doing an even more efficient job of warming the planet than we thought. A new study shows that black carbon generated by fossil fuels seems to warm the planet more than other sources, and sulfates generated by burning cheaper fuels help the black carbon absorb even more energy. The scientists who authored the paper note that policies will likely need to tamp down on both substances in order to make a dent in the rate of global warming.
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21 July 2010, 1:54 pm
A youngster plays with gadget controls inside the original Aston Martin DB5 car driven by Sean Connery in the James Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball, as it displayed for the media in London, Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The car is estimated to fetch......
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21 July 2010, 9:13 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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12 July 2010, 2:35 pm
This photo made Monday, July 12, 2010, displays the Insignia Infocast, a touch-screen enable Internet-connect device in San Francisco. If you like the idea of a digital photo frame but are concerned about shelling out for the gadget equivalent of a......
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12 July 2010, 2:29 pm
This photo made Monday, July 12, 2010, displays the Insignia Infocast, a touch-screen enable Internet-connect device in San Francisco. If you like the idea of a digital photo frame but are concerned about shelling out for the gadget equivalent of a......
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5 July 2010, 9:39 am
Manager of the Phone Island shop poses on May 11, 2010 with Apple's mass market iPad touchscreen portable tablet computer that he has been selling since the end of April in Saint-Denis de la Réunion. The much-anticipated consumer gadget was launched on......
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5 July 2010, 9:34 am
Manager of the Phone Island shop poses on May 11, 2010 with Apple's mass market iPad touchscreen portable tablet computer that he has been selling since the end of April in Saint-Denis de la Réunion. The much-anticipated consumer gadget was launched on......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays the readout on a mobile phone of a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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Is Android Ready for Samsung’s New Tablet?30 July 2010, 4:00 pm
Samsung will introduce a slate device running Google's Android operating system this quarter, but a few key challenges could hold back the 7-inch tablet from widespread success. The hardware might be ready, but the software isn't for at least two reasons. Samsung might want to wait.
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MobileTechRoundup 217: Podcasting LIVE at 1pm ET30 July 2010, 3:15 pm
Join James, Matt and Kevin live for this week’s audio podcast where they’ll cover this week’s mobile technology news and share experiences with the latest software, hardware and web services. If you missed the live show, you can grab an MP3 audio recording.
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Sprint to Roll Out Froyo for EVO 4G30 July 2010, 2:15 pm
Sprint will roll out the Android 2.2 (Froyo) update in waves beginning Aug. 3, and it should be available to all EVO owners by the middle of August. Froyo brings faster performance, the ability to install apps on external memory, and voice dialing over Bluetooth.
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Mobile Tech Manor #99: Button Fixation Explained30 July 2010, 12:14 pm
For the 99th time I get to share my week with you. I've seen gadgets going out the door of Mobile Tech Manor, other gadgets taking on bigger roles in my work and cool software running on them all. Plus there's that button obsession thing...
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It’s Too Late for Microsoft To Build Its Own Handset29 July 2010, 11:53 pm
Microsoft should be making its own handsets, says Peter Bright of Ars Technica. There's merit in the argument, but it's far too late for such a change. Doing so would cut off hardware partners that also build Windows notebooks and desktops -- a recipe for disaster.
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Android Saves Motorola Mobile Devices, Helps Boost Sales, Profits29 July 2010, 9:16 pm
Motorola today said it sold 8.3 million handsets in the second quarter, earning the Mobile Devices division $1.7 billion in sales and returning the unit to profitability after a string of quarterly losses. What's the biggest catalyst for such a change? In a word: Android.
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Top 5 Fun Apps for the iPad29 July 2010, 6:58 pm
The iPad is good at many things, and having fun with it is one of them. We're such a busy, task-oriented society that sometimes you need to let your hair down and have a little fun. Here are five good apps to help you do that.
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Amazon Hopes Less is More With New Kindles29 July 2010, 11:55 am
Amazon is riding the wave created by high Kindle e-book sales by releasing two new Kindle readers. The new readers offer the same size screen, while reducing the physical size and weight of the devices. They start shipping on Aug. 27, and pricing starts at $139.
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Google or Baidu? Whose Search Will Power HTC Android Phones in China?28 July 2010, 11:02 pm
HTC, one of the most vocal and early proponents of Android, wants to start selling phones in China. The question is will they use Google's search or opt for the market leader, Baidu. Given Google's stormy relationship with China, HTC may not have a choice.
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From Hot to Not: How Component Shortages Will Stifle the Smartphone Market28 July 2010, 6:32 pm
A handful of the hottest smartphones are at risk of losing fizzle due to supply issues, and the overall problem is likely to get worse, not better. Ashok Kumar agrees, telling me that consumer technology products are gaining complexity faster than some supply chains can handle.
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Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device1 August 2010, 12:53 am
A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said....
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Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked30 July 2010, 10:39 pm
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill....
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Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life30 July 2010, 10:34 pm
A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests....
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Mars rover Spirit may not survive Martian winter30 July 2010, 9:45 pm
NASA's beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet the harsh conditions of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose....
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Software released for attacking Android phones30 July 2010, 9:31 pm
Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages....
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NASA may aim for Venus for future missions30 July 2010, 9:17 pm
After more than 20 years of neglect, the planet Venus is once more drawing NASA's eye for ambitious new missions....
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Monkeys go bananas over flying squirrels30 July 2010, 7:27 pm
Researchers have observed small monkeys called Japanese macaques going bananas at the sight of a flying squirrel....
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Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles30 July 2010, 7:24 pm
A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date....
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Barnes & Noble's Nook gets its own boutique30 July 2010, 5:28 pm
Barnes & Noble said Friday it's creating boutiques within its stores for its Nook e-reader to "showcase" the digital device, software and accessories....
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Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW!30 July 2010, 3:59 pm
If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information....
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Ballmer unhappy with iPad sales figures, says Windows slates are job one31 July 2010, 12:38 am
Microsoft is frustrated by the success of Apple’s iPad. Well, who wouldn’t be if you were once the greatest thing to ever happen to computer technology? Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer let the world know that he is quite jealous of the iPad’s success in the market, quoted as saying that the iPad sold “certainly more [units] than I’d like them to have sold.”
This open admission of envy doesn’t come without a back up plan however, as Ballmer unseals his lips just enough to mention a fut...
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Redbox begins Blu-ray rentals for $1.50 per night30 July 2010, 9:24 pm
It seems Redbox is finally catching up with the times, as they are now offering Blu-ray rentals in 13,300 kiosks. They plan on having Blu-ray availability in all 26,000 Redbox locations by the fall, but for now it seems those on the West Coast are in luck. We’ve seen a bunch of California and Seattle-area zip code kiosks stocked and ready to serve up that high definition 1080p rental goodness. Among the launch titles available are The Book of Eli, Green Zone, and Bounty Hunter. If you want to ...
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Newegg Deal: $50 off iPod touch30 July 2010, 6:27 pm
Newegg‘s got a great deal on the 8GB iPod touch going on right now. If you buy an iPod touch in conjunction with the Newegg promo code “APPLE727B” they will knock $50 off of the total cost, bringing the total down from $199 to $149. That’s a nice bargain for entry level access to the world of the App Store. Go ahead and check out the Newegg iPod touch sale yourself. The deal ends on August 8.
As always, you can find all sorts of Newegg promo code and deals on our forums....
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OmniFocus for iPad finally released, worth the wait30 July 2010, 6:05 pm
The good folks over at The Omni Group make what many consider to be the definitive GTD and task management app out there in OmniFocus. We use it with great regularity on the Mac desktop, and snapped it up immediately as soon as OmniFocus for iPhone was released. When the iPad launched, the one app that we knew we wanted was a native OmniFocus client. The Omni Group said they’d release it when it was done, opting to go feature complete rather than releasing a bare bones version and updating it ...
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Bleeding Edge TV 357: Sonos Controller for iPad at GDGT Seattle event29 July 2010, 11:45 pm
The crew from GDGT rolled into town a couple of days ago, and our pals from Sonos were there to show off their upcoming Sonos Controller for iPad remote control app. We talk with Sonos rep Thomas Meyer about what makes their iPad app special and unique, and show the differences between it and the smaller Sonos Controller for iPhone. We definitely can’t wait to see this one hit the App Store, which they say will happen before the end of the year.
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Nintendo DS R4 Cards Now Illegal In UK29 July 2010, 10:55 pm
In an attempt to thwart rampant piracy of their Nintendo DS line of video games, Nintendo has been combating the use of the R4 card and other methods of pirating for years. Finally, Nintendo has seen a tremendous victory come about in the form of the banning of R4 cards in the United Kingdom.
Previously, the R4 card was used (or supposed to used at least) to install homebrew games that indie developers would cook up for the DS. However, the R4 could also be loaded with easily accessible retail...
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Gamestop Buys Kongregate29 July 2010, 10:41 pm
Kongregate, a community with a firm back bone made up of thousands upon thousands of free games, is about to get even more backing thanks to its recent fusion with gaming giant Gamestop. But will this unlikely pairing hurt the Kongregate gaming community more than it will help? And what exactly does this mean for your beloved local Gamestop?
Kongregate (or Kong for short) averages over 10 million active users with more than 23 million hours of logged game time a month, and puts forward games p...
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Apple Magic Trackpad unboxing29 July 2010, 10:16 pm
A few days ago, Apple introduced their Magic Trackpad to the world. It’s a multi-touch wireless trackpad device that mimics the trackpads found on MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, but optimized for the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro. We snatched one up as soon as they went on sale, and are currently in the process of reviewing it. In the meantime, though, we took a bunch of Magic Trackpad photos and put them up in our Magic Trackpad unboxing gallery. Go ahead and take a look, this thing is sexy...
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Mobiscope: Your iPhone Surveillance Camera29 July 2010, 5:09 pm
Ever feel the prying urge to know what’s going on inside your home when you leave your teenage son all alone for the weekend? Or just to check up on that sketchy baby sitter that you suspect is engaged in the larceny of your video game collection? How about just to watch public accessible surveillance cameras around the world for your own kicks? Whatever your fancy, Mobiscope wants to give it you. In real time. On your smartphone.
While the home surveillance technology is not new by any mean...
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Amazon introduces a thinner, lighter Wi-Fi Kindle for $13929 July 2010, 7:09 am
This evening, Amazon introduced us to their new Wi-Fi Kindle ebook reader, and we’ve gotta say, we think they’ve done it again. Hot on the heels of the release of the newly redesigned Kindle DX, the new Kindle is 21% smaller and 15% lighter than the Kindle 2. You don’t lose out on screen real estate though, since the Kindle keeps its 6-inch display size, although the e-ink screen now sports 50% better contrast and 20% faster page refreshes. It now packs 4GB of storage space, which can hold...
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How Can I Make iOS 4 Usable on My iPhone 3G? [Ask Lifehacker]31 July 2010, 12:00 am
Dear Lifehacker, My iPhone has been intolerably slow since I upgraded to iOS 4, and while I know I can downgrade to 3.1.3 if I have to, I was wondering if I can do anything to speed things up on iOS 4. More »
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Repair Your iPhone Screen on the Cheap [Repair]30 July 2010, 2:00 pm
Don't shell out a pile of cash to get your iPhone screen repaired. Make's detailed guide will help you replace the screen on your iPhone 3G on the cheap and with little fuss. More »
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DIY Smartphone Wiimote Gaming Mounts [DIY]30 July 2010, 12:00 am
We've shown you how to play video games on your iDevice with a Wiimote, and you can do the same on Android, too. Some clever DIY hackers have made this experience even better by creating Wiimote attachments for their phones. More »
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Jailbreak Matrix Matches Your iOS Device to the Right Jailbreak Tool [Jailbreak]29 July 2010, 3:00 pm
Confused on what you need to jailbreak your iOS device? Whether you've got a brand new iPad or a first-generation iPod Touch, Jailbreak Matrix dishes the dirt on what you need to jailbreak your device. More »
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Disable Spotlight Searches to Improve iPhone 3G Performance on iOS 4 [IPhone]29 July 2010, 12:00 pm
If you're still a loyal iPhone 3G owner and upgraded to iOS 4, you've probably noticed one major new thing: slowness. You can downgrade to 3.1.3, but more than one Gizmodo commenter suggest a fix that's worked for them. More »
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Campfire for iPhone Does Collaborative Group Chat On-the-Go [Downloads]27 July 2010, 10:00 pm
iPhone: Campfire is a popular web-based group chat application (we've been known to use it around Lifehacker HQ from time to time), and starting today, it's available as a free native iPhone application. More »
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Turn an Older iPhone into a Prepaid Voice and Data Unit [Reuse]27 July 2010, 12:30 pm
Add one more item to the list of creative uses of an old iPhone: set it up as a contract-free, pay-as-you-go voice and data unit. AT&T doesn't officially support it, but converting your original, 3G, or 3GS iPhone doesn't require jailbreaking. More »
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Is It Legal to Jailbreak and Unlock Your Cellphone? Copyright Office Officially Says, "Yes" [IPhone]26 July 2010, 5:00 pm
We've always considered jailbreaking well within the bounds of legal iPhone use, but if you've ever been concerned that jailbreaking your iPhone wasn't actually legit, the New York Times reports that The Library of Congress' Copyright Office has officially deemed jailbreaking exempt "from a 1998 federal law that prohibits people from bypassing technical measures that companies put on their products to prevent unauthorized uses." More »
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#iphone26 July 2010, 4:45 pm
Jailbreaking and unlocking, among other things, are now considered legal. [www.nytimes.com] More » Senethior459...
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Build a DIY iPhone Steadicam for Smooth iPhone Video [DIY]24 July 2010, 10:00 pm
If you're shooting professional video, you probably already have a pretty nice camera, but if you're just messing around with the iPhone 4, you can make up for shaky video with an easy, cheap DIY stabilizer. More »
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MacRumors: Second Round of iPhone 4 Launches Begins in Australia [Updated x2]29 July 2010, 7:40 pm
As announced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs earlier this month and confirmed in a company press release earlier this week, Apple has begun its second round of iPhone 4 launches, bringing the device to 17 new countries. Countries in this round of launches i......
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MacRumors: Apple Looking Into Reports of Problems With iOS 4 on iPhone 3G28 July 2010, 8:40 pm
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is "looking into" reports of issues being experienced by iPhone 3G users who have upgraded to the company's new iOS 4. Discussion forums at Apple, MacRumors, and elsewhere have been filling with reports fro......
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Page 2: China Unicom Finalizing Deal for iPhone 4 and iPad?28 July 2010, 8:02 pm
SinoCast Daily Business Beat reports that China Unicom executive Li Gang flew to the United States yesterday to meet with Apple executives and finalize a deal to distribute the iPhone 4 and iPad in China. Discussions regarding the deal, repo......
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MacRumors: Apple Rolling Out iAd Spots for App Developers28 July 2010, 6:10 pm
As noted by Ars Technica's Jacqui Cheng, Apple has updated its iAd developer page to invite app developers to advertise their applications through the company's new mobile ad platform.iAd......
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MacRumors: Best Buy Offering Free InvisibleSHIELD Antenna Strips for iPhone 4 Owners28 July 2010, 5:34 pm
Engadget reports that Best Buy is apparently giving away free kits of antenna-shielding strips, known as "invisibleSHIELD 4FIX" from ZAGG, to any iPhone 4 user interested in receiving the product. The offer also includes installation of the ......
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MacRumors: White iPhone 4 Delays Due to Light Leakage?28 July 2010, 3:08 pm
The latest theory on the reason behind Apple's white iPhone 4 delay comes from Scott Moritz of TheStreet, who reports that the issue stems from backlight leakage around the edges of the device's glass and even through its white back....
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MacRumors: Free iPhone 4 Bumpers Begin Arriving28 July 2010, 1:38 pm
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In what is not a terribly big surprise considering that they started shipping at the beginning of the week, free iPhone 4 bumpers have begun arriving into the hands of customers. As with the first wave of shippi......
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MacRumors: Apple Releases iPhone OS 4.1 Beta 2 to Developers28 July 2010, 1:08 am
Apple has released the second beta for iPhone OS 4.1 to developers. The first beta was released two weeks ago and introduced some minor new features. Today's beta seems to only add minor bug fixes into the mix without any notable other f......
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MacRumors: Apple: Jailbreaking May Still Void iPhone Warranty27 July 2010, 12:56 am
Cult of Mac reports that Apple has issued an official response to today's ruling by the Copyright Office of the U.S. Library of Congress to create an exception to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMC......
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AT&T Expanding Wi-Fi Hotspot Zones to Charlotte and Chicago26 July 2010, 5:55 pm
AT&T today announced the launch of a new hotspot zone located in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, providing an extra layer of coverage enabling higher data speeds while moving traffic off of the carrier's cellular network.......
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Photo of Rainn Wilson’s iPhone Inbox [Funny]31 July 2010, 7:38 pm
If the name Rainn Wilson doesn’t ring a bell, maybe you will recognize Dwight Shrute, the character he plays in the hit series The Office. A few days ago he posted this picture of his iPhone email inbox. Quite hilarious!
"Photo of Rainn Wilson’s iPhone Inbox [Funny]" is an article by the iPhone Download Blog sponsored by the iPhone Store. Feel free to leave a comment or discuss this topic in the forum. For the latest iPhone info, don't forget to follow me on Twitter....
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SpringFlash: the First Jailbreak App for iPhone 4 Only31 July 2010, 4:44 pm
With the iPhone 4 jailbreak to be released soon, BigBoss has created a jailbreak application dedicated to this device only. The app is called SpringFlash and like the name suggests, it is an application that takes advantage of the iPhone 4 LED Flash to serve as a flashlight.
SpringFlash will be a Springboard Activator-based application which means you will have to use Activator to define a gesture or activation method to launch the app (ie “tap and hold the status bar). Since it is Activat...
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Winners of the BodyGuardz Screen Protectors Giveaway30 July 2010, 10:36 pm
And the winners of the BodyGuardz screen protectors giveaway are ThaSickness and Swiftman. You 2 should check your inbox as I will be emailing you soon to ask for your mailing address.
I went through all the comments you guys left and I have to admit it was kind of a hard pick. Man, someone even offered to give “sexual favors” if I chose her. Tough choices, hey? haha. More seriously, I actually randomly chose the 2 winners.
To everyone who entered to win, thanks for participating, an...
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OpenAppMkt is a New App Store Alternative [No Jailbreak Required]30 July 2010, 9:57 pm
OpenAppMkt is a new App Store alternative that takes full advantage of iPhone web apps, which means that no jailbreak is required.
Remember when the iPhone first came out and Steve was praising those web apps? Well OpenAppMkt gathered some of them and packed them up in a nice and convenient web app.
To install OpenAppMkt simply point Safari to http://www.OpenAppmkt.com/ and follow the onscreen instructions.
Installing OpenAppMkt won’t install anything but a Safari bookmark on your iPhone h...
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Simply Amazing: iPhone Controlled AR Drone30 July 2010, 6:31 pm
This is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen an iPhone do! Thanks to its built-in wifi system, you can control the AR.Drone using the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone. It also comes with 2 cameras that let you see what you’re doing. Seriously, isn’t this amazing?
The AR.Drone is exclusively available from Brookstone only. To control your drone, you will have to download the free application from the App Store.
It sells for $300, which isn’t cheap but might be well wo...
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iOS 4 Jailbreak Won’t Be Called Spirit30 July 2010, 4:42 pm
We’ve all been waiting for a while for the new jailbreak for iOS 4 and it sure seems we are on the right track. I know many of you are very anxious for the tool to be released but I’m not. I really want my jailbreak back too but I want it stable and bug free, which is why it hasn’t been released yet.
We’ve all been thinking the new jailbreak will just be an update to Spirit, and we all assumed the name of the tool would be Spirit 2 ......
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StealthArmor iPhone 4 Cover [Review]29 July 2010, 8:23 pm
A couple of weeks ago Fusion of Ideas sent me 3 StealthArmor covers for iPhone 4 to review and after having used one of them on my phone for a while now, I think I can give you a honest review of the product.
What is it?
The StealthArmor is a cover for iPhone 4 (and other devices). Like the name suggests it’s just a cover, not a full case. It comes in 3 different series, including various finish styles such as carbon, matte, metal, wood, leather, etc…
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Slow iPhone 3G? Apple is Looking Into it29 July 2010, 5:38 pm
Is your iPhone 3G slow after upgrading to iOS 4? You’re not the only one. Apple’s forums and tech blogs are filled with reports from 3G owners who are desperate for fixing the issues iOS 4 brought.
The most common criticism is that the phone is slow after an upgrade. There are also many complaints that the phone drains the battery quickly and becomes excessively hot. Concern about general problems such as slowness and battery life on gadgets isn’t unusual, but using iOS 4 on th...
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The Banned iPhone 4 Outtakes29 July 2010, 4:27 pm
I really can’t get enough of these videos. After the banned iPhone 4 promo video, the banned iPhone 4 antenna video, and the banned iPad promo video, here are the outtakes. These guys are on a roll. Hopefully they don’t lose their cool.
[Thanks John for the tip]
"The Banned iPhone 4 Outtakes" is an article by the iPhone Download Blog sponsored by the iPhone Store. Feel free to leave a comment or discuss this topic in the forum. For the latest iPhone info, don't forget to follow me...
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Hack Turns Your iPod Touch Into an iPhone29 July 2010, 3:27 pm
You’re going to have to take this one with a huge grain of salt but it seems a company called Yosion figured out a way to turn the iPod Touch into an iPhone. And no, this doesn’t require you to use some VoIP service. This hack, if legit, might be the ultimate iTouch hack ever made.
Basically the “Apple Peel 520″ comes as an iPod Touch case that includes an Infineon baseband chip, an extra 800 mAh battery, and a slot for a SIM card. Just pop a SIM card in ......
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30 July 2010, 9:54 am
A customer compares his new iPhone 4 (L) with his older one after purchasing it in Madrid July 30, 2010....
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30 July 2010, 9:52 am
Customers wait in line to buy the new iPhone 4 in Madrid July 30, 2010....
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30 July 2010, 9:49 am
A customer assigns a PIN number to his new iPhone 4 at a Telefonica store in Madrid July 30, 2010....
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30 July 2010, 9:48 am
A customer checks his new iPhone 4 at a Telefonica store in Madrid July 30, 2010....
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30 July 2010, 6:06 am
A customer walks past a iPhone 4 advertisement at a store in Melbourne July 30, 2010....
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30 July 2010, 5:40 am
Police stand outside the front entrance as the the new Apple iPhone 4 is launched at the main Apple city store in Sydney on July 30, 2010. As well as Sydney the latest iPhone also goes on sale in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong,......
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30 July 2010, 5:38 am
A woman (L) walks past signage of the new Apple iPhone 4 at the main Apple city store in Sydney on July 30, 2010. As well as Sydney the latest iPhone also goes on sale in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,......
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30 July 2010, 5:36 am
Sydney resident May Tong uses her new Apple iPhone 4 outside the main Apple city store in Sydney on July 30, 2010. As well as Sydney the latest iPhone also goes on sale in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,......
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30 July 2010, 1:57 am
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 30: A shopper waits for the launch of the iPhone 4 at the Vodafone Newmarket store on July 30, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand....
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30 July 2010, 1:57 am
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 30: A poster is put up at the launch of the iPhone 4 at the Vodafone Newmarket store on July 30, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand....
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Fastar Is An Action RPG That Makes Killing Squares Super Fun [IphoneGames]30 July 2010, 11:20 pm
Fastar is a side-scrolling Action RPG game that packs way more action than RPG. Basically, you run as fast as you can while destroying any square that jumps in your way. It's all about speed and it's ridiculously enjoyable. More »
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#iphone30 July 2010, 11:08 pm
This is an alternative to the App Store. Only shows web apps for #iPhone [www.iphonedownloadblog.com] More » Sebastien...
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This Week's Best Apps [Apps]30 July 2010, 10:40 pm
In this week's multitouch empire-expanding app round-up: images, kaleidoscope'd on the iPad; news, given the Pulse treatment on Android; iPhone cameras, Photo Booth'd; alarm clocks, beautified; Scrabble, made hexagonal; and helicopters, steered into battle on the iPhone, and much more! More »
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Warning: People of Walmart iPhone App [IPhone App]30 July 2010, 9:40 pm
You know People of Walmart, the disturbing site that showcases the posh clients that you sometimes find in that fine establishment. Now, they have decided to put the same terror on the palm of your hand with this iPhone app. More »
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Believe It or Not, This Is an iPhone Universal Remote [Remotes]30 July 2010, 6:20 pm
What to do when Apple's abandoned its remote app and you don't want to gum up your dock connector with an adapter? Well, UnityRemote's a great start: an infrared hub that turns iPhones and iPads into a 360-degree universal remote. More »
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Vue Wireless Home Monitoring's iPhone Client Is Pretty Decent [Review]30 July 2010, 2:00 pm
The Vue wireless camera system we reviewed last year is unique, in that it's completely wireless and small, so you can hide it in cracks and check in occasionally. Now we've tried the iPhone client, and it works as expected. More »
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Giant Light-Up Snowflake iPhone Dock Will Really Tie the Room Together [IPhone]29 July 2010, 8:40 pm
Earlier this week we called on industrial designers to bring consumer electronics back to an age of handsome, dignified character. Designer Sylvain Gerber seems to disagree, unveiling an enormous wacky iPhone dock shaped like a snowflake and covered in lights. More »
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Has Apple Forgotten About Its Remote App? [Rants]29 July 2010, 8:00 pm
One of my favorite and most-used iPhone apps is Apple's Remote app. It lets me remotely control iTunes, which is streaming to my living room stereo via an Airport Express. But why hasn't it been updated in over 8 months? More »
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American Museum of Natural History's Explorer App Makes Paper Museum Maps Ancient Artifacts [Apps]29 July 2010, 5:29 pm
The American Museum of Natural History is dedicated to preserving our planet's past. But its new app, which offers turn by turn directions to exhibits, customizable museum tours, and exhibit information, is nothing less than state of the art. More »
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Those Nighttime iPhone Downloads Are Actually Not Downloads [Apple]29 July 2010, 3:26 pm
Those large quantities of nighttime data transfer that appear on your AT&T cellphone bill? It's not new, and it's nothing to worry about—even though somehow it's getting more attention now. It's just routine updates for billing. More »
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Digit-Eyes identfies everything for the blind without breaking the bank31 July 2010, 7:00 pm
Filed under: iPhone, App ReviewThe Digit-Eyes Audio Scanner and Labeler (US$29.95) from Digital Miracles is a remarkable Assistive Technology (AT) app for the iPhone and iPod touch geared to the blind and visually impaired community. What it does is fairly straightforward once you get the big idea, but the implications of its uses are fairly mind-boggling.
The app does three things. The first and simplest is, using the built in camera, scanning UPC and EAN codes found on most everything. Takin...
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Lost's Apple II up for auction31 July 2010, 5:00 pm
Filed under: Apple
The Apple II computer from the hit show Lost was one of the things that unfortunately wasn't really answered as the series ended. I get that the Dharma Initiative was trying to contain a leak from the source, probably because of Jughead going off, but what was up with that scene of Michael supposedly chatting with Walt? How did Walt get to a computer, and why didn't a chat ever come up any other time? I'm sure there are theories running around out there, but I don't think the ...
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First look: OmniFocus for iPad31 July 2010, 2:00 am
Filed under: iPad
Copyright 2010 The Omni Group. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
With OmniFocus for iPad just now hitting the App Store, I haven't yet had as much time as I would like to use the application to its fullest potential. My initial interaction has, however, been positive. Costing a rather steep $39.99, OmniFocus for iPad brings another professionally priced tool for professionals into the App Store iPad arena.
OmniFocus offers a way to create to-do lists on steroids. Yo...
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Valve to release GL code, games on Mac see sales bumps31 July 2010, 1:00 am
Filed under: Gaming, Mac
Boy, if you had to choose one company (including Apple) that has really led the charge for Mac gaming recently, I'd have to say Valve takes the cake, and that's no lie. Not only has the company brought an unprecedented set of quality titles to the Mac with Steam, but it's now announced that it will be sharing some of its graphical code for the Mac with Steamworks developers. That graphics layer coding is apparently the "real hard work" in making a game for the Mac, and V...
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MindMeister comes to the iPad31 July 2010, 12:00 am
Filed under: iPadLooking for even more productivity on your iPad? MindMeister has released an iPad version of their collaborative mind mapping application, allowing iPad users to mind map locally and sync with the web version to share ideas with others. We've mentioned MindMeister before, and they were part of our suggestions for mind mapping on the iPhone, but ever since the dawn of the iPad, I've been waiting for it to come to the big screen!
MindMeister on the iPad may not be the most complet...
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A new approach to iPhone panoramas30 July 2010, 11:30 pm
Filed under: iPhoneThere are plenty of iPhone apps that shoot panorama photos. You take a picture. Move to the left or right, and after you have 3 or 4 images the panorama software stitches the images together.
Now, Occipital is offering 360 Panorama, a different approach to getting wide, or even 360 degree images. The app is dead simple. Click on a button to start the process, then slowly turn left or right. You appear to be taking one continuous image, and as you move you can see the image fi...
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UK soldiers use iPad app to train for Afghan operations30 July 2010, 11:00 pm
Filed under: iPadAt the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire, UK, troops have been learning how to manage a fire mission (firing artillery at the enemy from several miles away) with the help of iPads. Early reports indicate that the technique has accelerated their learning.
BBC Radio's Newsbeat had an exclusive look at new training being given to these soldiers. One trainee described the app as a nice alternative to classwork. "This has been designed to let us practice," said Lance Bombardier...
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Nozbe for iPad 1.1 integrates Evernote with your projects30 July 2010, 10:00 pm
Filed under: iPadWe've mentioned GTD app Nozbe a few times before, but not since the release of their iPad app. If you're looking for a complete, easy-to-use task management app for your iPad and haven't checked it out, here's your kick in the pants to take a look.
Nozbe was originally a web-based application (still is), and creator Michael Sliwinski (also editor of Productive! magazine) has continued to develop amazing features into the web version. One of the more recent developments was Evern...
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iPad class action lawsuit heats up30 July 2010, 9:30 pm
Filed under: iPad
I guess when you're the big guy in town, everybody paints a target on your back. First, Apple and AT&T were sued for the data plan change on the iPad, and now another class action lawsuit about the iPad is underway in California, claiming that the tablet overheats way too quickly when held or placed in warm sunlight. The lawsuit alleges that the iPad "does not live up to the reasonable consumer's expectations created by Apple," and that it "turns off, sometimes after just a...
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The art and science of the iPhone 4 CAD drawings30 July 2010, 9:00 pm
Filed under: iPhone
If you're a sucker for technical drawings, then feast your eyes on the CAD drawing / iPhone 4 photo mashups recently published on Core77.
Hipstomp (AKA Rain Noe) found out that Apple had released the CAD drawings of the iPhone 4 exterior with special annotations for case manufacturers, and he promptly overlaid the technical drawings on top of the actual product photos. The result, as you can see in the photo above, is pure artistry. There are more drawings in the original p...
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News: Final Days for V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway30 July 2010, 9:00 pm
If you haven’t yet entered our V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway, today and tomorrow are your last chances to do so. In our Giveaway of the Month for July, iLounge and V-Moda are giving away five Crossfade LP Headphones. In addition, V-Moda is offering the first 100 people who use coupon code “iLounge” on shop.v-moda.com a free set of Remix Remote earphones with the purchase of Crossfade LP Headphones. To enter, simply fill out and submit…
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News: Gear4 previews UnityRemote for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch30 July 2010, 8:59 pm
Gear4 has posted a preview of its new UnityRemote for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The UnityRemote is a wireless, Bluetooth-powered accessory that works with a Gear4-developed app to control a variety of home entertainment equipment. The small, circular accessory emits infrared signals in 360 degrees via five transmitters inside the device, can also learn remote codes not provided in the app’s built-in database, and is powered by three…
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Review: LapWorks Inc. iPad Recliner30 July 2010, 8:27 pm
LapWorks is a newcomer to the Apple accessory space, and its previous collections of PC and netbook add-ons go a long way towards explaining the iPad Recliner’s dicey, not exactly Jony Ive-caliber design. Rather than using the aluminum we’ve seen in most iPad stands at this price point, the iPad Recliner is made from a mix of half-black, half-silver-painted hard plastic and semi-soft rubber. The only metal part of the stand is a single…
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Review: Griffin Loop for iPad30 July 2010, 7:40 pm
Griffin’s approach with iPad stands has been a lot more fashion-conscious and less brainy than we’ve come to expect from the company over the years. The aluminum A-Frame uses a plastic-aided hinge and sculpted rubber pads to adjust and safely hold an iPad inside while only modestly changing its viewing angle to your needs. It looks nice, feels completely solid, and holds an iPad—that’s it. Loop operates on the same principles,…
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News: Apple sues unauthorized accessory makers30 July 2010, 6:47 pm
Apple has filed a lawsuit against several companies selling “unauthorized” electronic accessories for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the suit against Eforcity Corporation, Accstation, Itrimming, Everydaysource, United Integral, Crazyondigital, and Boxware Corporation claims that the companies are violating as many as 10 of Apple’s patents and additional trademarks. At issue are electronic accessories,…
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Review: Mophie Juice Pack Reserve30 July 2010, 6:12 pm
Made from metallic silver and matte black soft touch plastics, which contribute to a lightweight and somewhat inexpensive feel in the hand, Reserve is designed to be carried around separately from the iPod or iPhone. You can optionally attach it to a belt loop or bag with an included carabiner hook, pulling it into use only when extra power is really needed—hence the “reserve” part of the name. A retractable Dock Connector plug is…
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News: Shure rolls out SRH240m+ headphones for iPod, iPhone, iPad30 July 2010, 6:08 pm
Shure has rolled out its new SRH240m+ Headset with Remote + Microphone for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Using a closed-back, circumaural headphone design with 40mm neodymium drivers and replaceable ear cup pads taken from the previously-released SRH240, SRH240m+ is the company’s first over-the-ear headset to include an in-line microphone and three-button remote unit for Apple device compatibility. Shure’s SRH240m+ Headset with Remote + Microphone…
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News: Woodford Design debuts FridgePad for iPad30 July 2010, 5:51 pm
Woodford Design has debuted its new FridgePad accessory for the Apple iPad. FridgePad is a magnetized holder for the iPad, allowing the user to mount the tablet on a refrigerator or other flat, convenient, magnet-friendly surface. Initial renderings on Woodford’s website show the iPad un-encased and held by four molded corner grips, suggesting the FridgePad will not be case-friendly. Woodford Design’s FridgePad for the Apple iPad is expected…
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News: Apple moving to in-house location services30 July 2010, 5:29 pm
Apple is abandoning past partners Skyhook and Google for location data in favor of its own database, signaling a further move towards in-house mapping and location services. TechCrunch reports that in a letter responding to a Congressional request for information about its data collection, Apple indicated it is now using its own location database to provide iOS 3.2 and later devices with location information. “For devices running iPhone OS versions…
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Review: Gameloft Hero of Sparta II30 July 2010, 5:02 pm
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Smart phone apps provide vacation salvation - Dallas Morning News1 August 2010, 7:42 am
My Gadget News (blog)Smart phone apps provide vacation salvationDallas Morning NewsMany apps, downloadable programs that focus on specific tasks, have been created for the iPhone or other mobile Apple devices. ...Practical iPhone AppsGovernment TechnologyApple patents travel, hotel and fashion applicationsNDTV.comAlternative iPhone app store, OpenAppMkt, opens for businessAfterdawn.comMy Gadget News (blog) -Melodika.net (press release) -Solid Blogger (blog)all 49 news articles &ra...
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Two smartphones could be better than one - Jackson Clarion Ledger1 August 2010, 6:45 am
Washington PostTwo smartphones could be better than oneJackson Clarion LedgerJoining the iPhone is Verizon Wireless' Motorola Droid, with the X added. I could reach for either one. It's a tough choice. The Android platform has been ...Droid ad pokes fun at iPhone antenna problemExaminer.comApple drops digs at rivals from iPhone 4 antenna pageElectronista (blog)Android leader Motorola still well behind Apple's iPhoneApple InsiderPC Magazine -Khabrein -San Francisco Chronicle...
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Apple iPhone 4 users can now chat with X-rated stars - Economic Times1 August 2010, 6:26 am
iPhone FAQ (blog)Apple iPhone 4 users can now chat with X-rated starsEconomic TimesLONDON: The porn industry is developing video-sex chat services for Apple iPhone 4 users so they can make live sex chats with X-rated stars. ...Tips: Get the Most out of FaceTime Calling on iPhone 4iPhone FAQ (blog)all 17 news articles »...
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Wanna Speed Up Your Sluggish iPhone 3G post-iOS 4? - Appmodo1 August 2010, 4:16 am
AppmodoWanna Speed Up Your Sluggish iPhone 3G post-iOS 4?AppmodoThe guys and gals over at Neowin.net have figured out a temporary band-aid for sluggish iPhone 3Gs that are running iOS 4. What you need to do is get into ...Temporary fix found for iPhone 3G iOS 4 performance issuesExaminer.comAll Tom's Guide news of July 30, 2010Tom's GuideSpeed Test - iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and the iPhone 4NetworkWorld.comiPhone FAQ (blog) -The Next Web -Lifehackerall 20 news articles &...
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Hundreds line up for latest iPhone - Vancouver Sun1 August 2010, 2:06 am
Telegraph.co.ukHundreds line up for latest iPhoneVancouver SunHundreds of people lined up outside the downtown Vancouver Apple store on Friday morning to be among the first to buy the iPhone 4 in Canada. ...Research Highlights iPhone 4 Antenna WoesInternetNews.comCanadian Readers: We Need Your Help On iPhone 4 StoryCult of Mac (blog)Apple iPhone 4: Death grip worse than other Smartphone'sProduct Reviews (blog)Telegraph.co.uk -TheChronicleHerald.ca -Only Kent (blog)all 159 news arti...
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Intel may be destined for iPhone, iPad - CNET31 July 2010, 7:21 pm
wwwery (blog)Intel may be destined for iPhone, iPadCNETWill Intel chips land in the iPhone and iPad? They may if reports are correct that Intel is on the verge of buying Germany-based ...Apple iPhone & iPad Soon To Use Intel Chips?wwwery (blog)all 11 news articles »...
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White iPhone Delay Might Be Due to Antenna Fixing - World Correspondents (blog)31 July 2010, 6:51 pm
Geeky gadgetsWhite iPhone Delay Might Be Due to Antenna FixingWorld Correspondents (blog)Every iPhone fan has been dying to know what has been happening why up to this very time Apple has been holding the release of their much awaited White ...The new Concept of iPhone 4G looks like an iMac phoneDaily News EngineWhite iPhone 4 update, release & priceKhabreinMore ways to make your black iPhone whiteToday's iPhone (blog)CNET -New Delhi Chronicle.com (blog) -Phones Reviewall 163 news ...
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Griffin Technology Reveal Etch for iPhone 4 - BusinessWeek31 July 2010, 6:48 am
Geeky gadgetsGriffin Technology Reveal Etch for iPhone 4BusinessWeekEditor's note: The Reveal Etch is one of the cases included in Apple's iPhone 4 Case Program. For a list of all the cases offered as part of ...Speck Products PixelSkin HD Case for iPhoneBusinessWeekCAZE Intros Zero 5 Case for iPhone 4The Mac ObserverCaze intros 0.5mm-thick case for iPhone 4ipodnnProduct Reviews (blog) -iGear 360 (blog)all 37 news articles »...
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Smart iPhone users know ins and outs of apps - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com30 July 2010, 10:33 am
Telegraph.co.ukSmart iPhone users know ins and outs of appsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comDo you want an iPhone app? Join the club. Just as businesses, nonprofits and other organizations rushed to create websites during the mid-1990s, ...Amazon Updates Kindle App With Inline Dictionary, MorePC WorldTime Inc. Presses Ahead to Put Fortune on the IPadWall Street Journal (blog)10 Apple App Store Problems That Need Fixing NoweWeekXconomy -San Francisco Chronicle -Product Reviews (blog)all 237 news...
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iPhone 4's 'Facetime' video chat leads to porn-anigans: adult industry sneaks ... - New York Daily News30 July 2010, 1:56 am
Seattle Post IntelligenceriPhone 4's 'Facetime' video chat leads to porn-anigans: adult industry sneaks ...New York Daily NewsDrooling over an untapped market, the adult industry is moving fast to line up nude models for steamy sex talk with iPhone customers. ...Porn industry gets a boost from Apple iPhone 4 Facetime: Portable adult sex chatExaminer.comPorn Market Capitalizes on iPhone 4Advocate.comiPhone Facetime a boon for porn?TECH.BLORGE.comNew York Magazine -XBIZ Newswire&n...
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Security experts release software to attack Android phones30 July 2010, 11:00 pm
A tool for attacking devices running Google's Android operating system was released by security researchers today at the Defcon hackers conference in Las Vegas.
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Stanford School of Medicine equipping students with Apple's iPad30 July 2010, 9:00 pm
The School of Medicine at Stanford University has adopted Apple's iPad, providing the device to all incoming first year medical students and Master of Medicine students.
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UK using iPad to train soldiers for Afghan operations30 July 2010, 7:25 pm
The US Army isn't the only security force adopting Apple's iOS devices for training and military operations; the UK is also now actively using iPad to train its soldiers.
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RIM plans to counter Apple's iPad with 'Blackpad' in November30 July 2010, 7:20 pm
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion plans to enter the touchscreen tablet market and compete with Apple's iPad this November, when it will release the "Blackpad."
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News Corp considers news organization devoted to iPad, other tablets30 July 2010, 3:00 pm
The popularity of Apple's iPad has prompted media giant News Corp. to consider starting a news organization that would provide content specifically for a new subscription service for tablet devices.
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Apple's iOS now uses its own Maps location databases30 July 2010, 1:50 pm
Starting with iOS 3.2 for the iPad in April, Apple began relying on its own databases for location-based services, in addition to utilizing Google's map data for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
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Australian paper says iPhone 4 antenna is no problem30 July 2010, 12:30 pm
One of the largest publications in Australia has found no major reception problems with Apple's newly released iPhone 4, while the problematic New Zealand launch was delayed a few hours.
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Android leader Motorola still well behind Apple's iPhone30 July 2010, 2:00 am
Motorola reported a phenomenal 600 percent leap in earnings this quarter, but is still behind Apple in mobile units sold and is far behind in smartphone sales, leaving Apple the top US phone vendor by units for the second quarter in a row.
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Unboxing: Apple's mid-2010 iMac has changes on the inside30 July 2010, 1:00 am
Apple's latest batch of iMacs bring faster processor, memory, and graphics performance and an improved SD Card slot, while retaining the same external design of previous models.
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Steve Ballmer: 'Apple sold more iPads than I'd like them to sell'29 July 2010, 9:50 pm
Speaking to Wall Street analysts, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer noted that tablets are a big issue for the company and expressed concern about Apple's success with iPad.
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Review: Marble Mixer for the iPhone1 August 2010, 2:28 am
Marble Mixer takes the old school game of marbles and adds a modern twist to it. With three different modes of play that supports up to four players at a time, anyone even remotely interested in this game would be advised to give it a look.
It features colorful, vibrant graphics and addicting, challenging gameplay. It’s [...]...
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Lost in the District? FindaMetro has your back (and a giveaway too!)31 July 2010, 9:18 pm
The District of Columbia can be a very difficult territory to navigate, especially if it’s your first time at our nation’s capitol. FindaMetro DC v1.9 offers both tourists and resident commuters the most powerful tool for accessing accurate, real-time metro information, fare charges, metro alerts & delays, and even close by points of interest.
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Awesome Note 4.5 for iPhone: adds photo and detail view, swipe gesture, and Retina Display support31 July 2010, 8:09 pm
Awesome Note 4.5 ($3.99) adds a few interesting new features, especially for iOS 4 users. The new photo and detail notebook views are interesting (the former is especially useful for receipt notebooks), but the new swipe-to-return gesture takes the cake for me. Swiping your finger from left to right on iOS 4 will now return [...]...
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Speed Test Shows How Much Faster iPhone 4 Is Than Previous Models31 July 2010, 6:56 pm
Good video. It shows a speed test between an iPhone 4, an iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G, and an original V1 iPhone. The iPhone 4 kicks ass – and probably takes names – in speed of launching apps, including Plants vs. Zombies and Google Earth, and also launching Safari and opening Yahoo.
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Gushers App Donating 100% of Its Sales to Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund31 July 2010, 5:33 pm
Razorleaf Studios, owned and operated by two college students, has announced today that it will donate 100% of every sale of their ‘Gushers’ iPhone app to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund while the crisis continues, effective immediately.
The guys at Razorleaf Studios contacted us this week about this initiative of theirs – and [...]...
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Quick Look: free version of Notified App for iPhone [Jailbreak]30 July 2010, 8:53 pm
The free version of the Notified App hit Cydia last night (via the ModMyI source), and it’s definitely worth a look. The app keeps track of all of your recent notifications — local, push, or otherwise — and organizes them into a list for your reviewing pleasure.
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Calcbot 1.1 for iPhone: parentheses added, tape now auto closes30 July 2010, 7:18 pm
For those of you on Twitter who said “whaaat?! No (Parentheses)?!”, I say to you: download Calcbot 1.1 and be at ease. You can now add all of the brackets you could ever want to Calcbot expressions, and using a previous calculation as a current expression now requires fewer taps, since the history tape now [...]...
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Review: RjDj for iPhone30 July 2010, 5:50 pm
I first heard about RjDj from Mogwai’s guitar player Stuart Braithwaite (that is, through his Twitter account… it’s not as if I hang around with indie rockstars). RjDj is an app for music making and listening. Simultaneously. Reality Jockey Ltd., the firm that developed RjDj, calls it “reactive music”, and I like the term.
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Quick Tip for PR Approaches: Zero Information Gets Zero Interest30 July 2010, 4:27 pm
This morning I received an email ‘approach’ from a PR agency on a new app. It went something like this:
We have a new app coming out next week. Do you have some time next Tuesday for a Webex demo of it?
The email offered absolutely zero clue what this new app might be about. [...]...
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iPhone 4 pre-launch reaches fever pitch in Austria29 July 2010, 8:26 pm
It’s been a long hard week for both fans of the iPhone 4 and carriers here in Austria.
Both carriers T-mobile and Orange stopped taking pre-orders days ago, almost immediately after the service began, due to an overwhelming number of enquiries, facing the ire of thousands of customers demanding details on availability, pricing and plans. Those [...]...
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Griffin Power Reserve gives you extra battery life for iDevices1 August 2010, 8:11 am
Those of us that use our iPhone (or iPod, see compatibility below) pretty much constantly throughout the day, without a way to charge midday, know that the battery life just won’t make it through a long day in the field. The Griffin Power Reserve battery is a great way to extend battery life for days [...]...
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iPhone 4 Smart Case Gives Ultimate Protection30 July 2010, 3:32 pm
We just reviewed the iPad Smart Case from SF bags/Waterfield Designs based in San Francisco. It offered great protection to the huge glass surface of Apple iPad. SF Bags has come out with a winning design with the Smart Case for iPhone 4 as well. With the glass surface on both front and back of [...]...
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MacWorld’s September 2010 Cover Shot With iPhone 429 July 2010, 7:15 pm
One of the biggest upgrades the iPhone 4 got amongst many other features is the excellent 5MP camera with sensor back lighting. I have been enjoying taking pictures of everything with my iPhone 4. So, how good is the iPhone 4 camera? It is so good that MacWorld’s photographer, Peter Belanger, shot a picture of [...]...
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AT&T Late Night Data Usage Mystery Cleared29 July 2010, 6:56 pm
There have been reports that many iPhone users noticed that their iPhone used up a bunch of data in the early morning hours. Some crafty users also found that these data packets appear to be sent to AT&T when the phone wasn’t being used at all. So far there hasn’t been any solid answers from [...]...
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Chopper 2 – Stunning Side Scrolling Universal Game29 July 2010, 12:00 pm
I haven’t played the earlier version of this game – Chopper. And I am kicking myself for having missed it. However, if you are like me and missed the first version, you have to get this new and improved game Chopper 2. Let’s see why I say that. The first thing that jumps at you [...]...
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Gameloft Sale: iPhone & iPad Apps for $0.9928 July 2010, 8:39 pm
We have mentioned earlier Gameloft sale that put a bunch of awesome iPhone games on sale for $0.99. Today again they have a few more iPhone and iPad games on sale for $0.99. The best value is in 3 $6.99 iPad games that are on sale for just $0.99. NFL 2010 ($2.99 –> $0.99) Brain [...]...
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Appigo’s Todo 4 for iPhone & iPad Coming Soon28 July 2010, 12:00 pm
Appigo’s Todo is one of the premium task manager apps for iPhone & iPod Touch. You can check out our Todo task manager iPhone app review here. Appigo just announced via email that Todo 4 for iPhone & iPad is coming soon. There wasn’t a lot more details in the mail other than the fact [...]...
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InvisibleSHIELD for iPhone 4 Ships With Antenna Shield27 July 2010, 8:13 pm
One of the first things I ordered when I bought my iPhone 4 is the full body coverage offered by invisibleSHIELD for the iPhone. You have heard of the iPhone 4 antenna issues. Apple’s answer is to offer free iPhone 4 cases to all customers. But, most people including myself are seeing shipping dates in [...]...
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Apple’s Answer: iPhone Jailbreaking Can Void Warranty27 July 2010, 5:52 pm
The whole of iPhone jailbreaking community erupted with applause when EFF announced that iPhone (iPod Touch & iPad) jailbreaking and unlocking is legal. However, that doesn’t mean Apple is going to sit down and take this easily. In a phone call to fellow tech site, Cult of Mac, Apple’s spokesperson said Apple’s goal has always [...]...
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iPhone 2G/3G/3GS/4 Speed Comparison [Video]27 July 2010, 2:00 pm
Have you wondered about the evolution of the 4 generations of iPhone and their speed? Wonder no more.. check out this video below So what did you think about the speed difference? T A G S :iPhone 3g, iphone 3gs, iPhone 4, videos...
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Photo of Rainn Wilson’s iPhone Inbox [Funny]31 July 2010, 7:38 pm
If the name Rainn Wilson doesn’t ring a bell, maybe you will recognize Dwight Shrute, the character he plays in the hit series The Office. A few days ago he posted this picture of his iPhone email inbox. Quite hilarious!
"Photo of Rainn Wilson’s iPhone Inbox [Funny]" is an article by the iPhone Download Blog sponsored by the iPhone Store. Feel free to leave a comment or discuss this topic in the forum. For the latest iPhone info, don't forget to follow me on Twitter....
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SpringFlash: the First Jailbreak App for iPhone 4 Only31 July 2010, 4:44 pm
With the iPhone 4 jailbreak to be released soon, BigBoss has created a jailbreak application dedicated to this device only. The app is called SpringFlash and like the name suggests, it is an application that takes advantage of the iPhone 4 LED Flash to serve as a flashlight.
SpringFlash will be a Springboard Activator-based application which means you will have to use Activator to define a gesture or activation method to launch the app (ie “tap and hold the status bar). Since it is Activat...
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Winners of the BodyGuardz Screen Protectors Giveaway30 July 2010, 10:36 pm
And the winners of the BodyGuardz screen protectors giveaway are ThaSickness and Swiftman. You 2 should check your inbox as I will be emailing you soon to ask for your mailing address.
I went through all the comments you guys left and I have to admit it was kind of a hard pick. Man, someone even offered to give “sexual favors” if I chose her. Tough choices, hey? haha. More seriously, I actually randomly chose the 2 winners.
To everyone who entered to win, thanks for participating, an...
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OpenAppMkt is a New App Store Alternative [No Jailbreak Required]30 July 2010, 9:57 pm
OpenAppMkt is a new App Store alternative that takes full advantage of iPhone web apps, which means that no jailbreak is required.
Remember when the iPhone first came out and Steve was praising those web apps? Well OpenAppMkt gathered some of them and packed them up in a nice and convenient web app.
To install OpenAppMkt simply point Safari to http://www.OpenAppmkt.com/ and follow the onscreen instructions.
Installing OpenAppMkt won’t install anything but a Safari bookmark on your iPhone h...
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Simply Amazing: iPhone Controlled AR Drone30 July 2010, 6:31 pm
This is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen an iPhone do! Thanks to its built-in wifi system, you can control the AR.Drone using the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone. It also comes with 2 cameras that let you see what you’re doing. Seriously, isn’t this amazing?
The AR.Drone is exclusively available from Brookstone only. To control your drone, you will have to download the free application from the App Store.
It sells for $300, which isn’t cheap but might be well wo...
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iOS 4 Jailbreak Won’t Be Called Spirit30 July 2010, 4:42 pm
We’ve all been waiting for a while for the new jailbreak for iOS 4 and it sure seems we are on the right track. I know many of you are very anxious for the tool to be released but I’m not. I really want my jailbreak back too but I want it stable and bug free, which is why it hasn’t been released yet.
We’ve all been thinking the new jailbreak will just be an update to Spirit, and we all assumed the name of the tool would be Spirit 2 ......
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StealthArmor iPhone 4 Cover [Review]29 July 2010, 8:23 pm
A couple of weeks ago Fusion of Ideas sent me 3 StealthArmor covers for iPhone 4 to review and after having used one of them on my phone for a while now, I think I can give you a honest review of the product.
What is it?
The StealthArmor is a cover for iPhone 4 (and other devices). Like the name suggests it’s just a cover, not a full case. It comes in 3 different series, including various finish styles such as carbon, matte, metal, wood, leather, etc…
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Slow iPhone 3G? Apple is Looking Into it29 July 2010, 5:38 pm
Is your iPhone 3G slow after upgrading to iOS 4? You’re not the only one. Apple’s forums and tech blogs are filled with reports from 3G owners who are desperate for fixing the issues iOS 4 brought.
The most common criticism is that the phone is slow after an upgrade. There are also many complaints that the phone drains the battery quickly and becomes excessively hot. Concern about general problems such as slowness and battery life on gadgets isn’t unusual, but using iOS 4 on th...
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The Banned iPhone 4 Outtakes29 July 2010, 4:27 pm
I really can’t get enough of these videos. After the banned iPhone 4 promo video, the banned iPhone 4 antenna video, and the banned iPad promo video, here are the outtakes. These guys are on a roll. Hopefully they don’t lose their cool.
[Thanks John for the tip]
"The Banned iPhone 4 Outtakes" is an article by the iPhone Download Blog sponsored by the iPhone Store. Feel free to leave a comment or discuss this topic in the forum. For the latest iPhone info, don't forget to follow me...
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Hack Turns Your iPod Touch Into an iPhone29 July 2010, 3:27 pm
You’re going to have to take this one with a huge grain of salt but it seems a company called Yosion figured out a way to turn the iPod Touch into an iPhone. And no, this doesn’t require you to use some VoIP service. This hack, if legit, might be the ultimate iTouch hack ever made.
Basically the “Apple Peel 520″ comes as an iPod Touch case that includes an Infineon baseband chip, an extra 800 mAh battery, and a slot for a SIM card. Just pop a SIM card in ......
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Poker on your iPhone16 June 2010, 11:02 pm
If, just for a chance, you decide not to follow every single game of the World Cup, I think I have just found the perfect place for you…..on your Iphone!
Last night, I spent hours on a new poker application on the Iphone and it is great!
I was always a bit cautious about playing poker in casinos or even with friends because I never really knew if I was good at it. I always wondered where all these people were training to become so good. Well, now I found the perfect tool for that my Iphone...
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Impressive a medical search engine on your iPhone8 March 2010, 1:26 am
MedTango.com has developped an iPhone version of their Medical Search Engine that is very impressive. It contains all the information that are in the web version of the web application, but totally adapted to the iPhone. Very good job from the team behind it.
Your iPhone is also automatically detected apparently, I guess the iPod Touch as well.
MedTango is also available on Android, I've just tested on my Google Nexus One, and it looks the same as on the iPhone.
If you want to have a look, he...
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iSlate, iPad or iTablet would be based on iPhone OS27 January 2010, 11:16 am
McGraw-Hill's CEO confirmed that the new Tablet device from Apple would be based on iPhone OS. That's a big relief for all developers on iPhone and iPod Touch who would be able to continue work on the SDK and release on both platforms.
Apparently, the iTablet will have the iPhone OS 3.2 as a start, let's see tonight for the official launch!!!...
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The Google Phone (Nexus One) is a f*ck you iPhone???6 January 2010, 11:24 pm
Nice parody for the iPhone and the Nexus One:
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Good news for UK iPhone Customers with Tesco25 November 2009, 12:38 pm
Tesco Mobile (MVNO with O2) is entering the iPhone war, and certainly with attractive prices.
So watch the space and I hope the US will have soon the same competition as UK for the iPhone.
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Best iPhone Sandwich Man ever…26 October 2009, 1:13 pm
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Apple is responding to Verizon Droid TV Ad…23 October 2009, 9:25 am
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Original Ad from Verizon:
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New iPhone Firmware 3.1.214 October 2009, 9:24 am
Well it's mostly bug fixing, so we will see, I actually experienced some bugs reported, so cross fingers now...
Official information about it:
"iPhone OS 3.1.2 Software Update
This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:
• Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not
wake from sleep
• Resolves intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular
network services until restart
• Fixes bug that could cause occasional crash during
video streaming
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Finally Flash Animation on the iPhone, well kind of6 October 2009, 10:43 am
Adobe took a new strategy to put Flash animations on the iPhone, with the release later this year of Flash Pro CS5 Beta, Adobe will enable any Flash developer to create an iPhone application (.ipa file) and then the developer could send it to Apple for approval.
So it is definitely for Flash games on the iPhone, unfortunately, no Safari plugin to be able to see flash animations on web pages.
Quick video to explain it:
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Vodafone is ready for the iPhone as well in the United Kingdom29 September 2009, 1:22 pm
Big news today, Vodafone is also coming in the UK iPhone market later this yeat. So now I guess all American customers of AT&T are waiting to have the same kind of choice as in UK, because AT&T hasn't been known as being a good mobile operator with the iPhone.
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MobileMe Calendar Beta Now Works with Microsoft Outlook16 July 2010, 12:30 am
Members using the new MobileMe Calendar beta can now view and edit their MobileMe calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007 or 2010 using MobileMe Control Panel v1.6.1. The functionality is available even if you're connected to a Microsoft Exchange server (Exchange calendar data is kept separate from MobileMe and can be viewed side-by-side on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC). To use Microsoft Outlook with the beta, follow these instructions.
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Preview the New MobileMe Calendar Beta7 July 2010, 6:00 am
A completely new version of MobileMe Calendar is now available as a beta on me.com. To sign up, go to me.com/calendar and click "Request an invitation." You will receive an email notification when you have been added to the beta (we will add members in the order of their request over the coming weeks).
Here are some of the new features:
Beautiful new web application
The Calendar beta includes a new web application at me.com with great-looking calendar views. You'll find redesigned day, week...
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iDisk App updated for iPad6 July 2010, 9:00 pm
The new iDisk 1.2 app is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. On the iPad it is optimized for the larger screen and includes the ability to open iDisk documents in other apps, for example a PDF in iBooks. It also allows you to take advantage of multitasking on iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS with iOS 4. Click here for a complete list of what's new.
The iDisk app is available as a free download from the App Store. If you already have iDisk installed, just launch the App Store from your device ...
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Find My iPhone App Now Available18 June 2010, 8:00 am
The Find My iPhone app is now available as a free download from the App Store.
If you lose your iPhone or iPad while on the go, simply install the Find My iPhone app on any other iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to find it. Sign in with your member name and password to locate your missing device on a map and have it display a message or play a sound. You can even remotely lock the missing device to protect your privacy, or wipe it to permanently delete all of your data if you think that it won't ...
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The New MobileMe Mail. Now Available to All Members18 June 2010, 7:45 am
The all-new MobileMe Mail at me.com is now out of beta and available to all members. We'd like to thank the many people who used the beta and provided us with feedback.
Here's a summary of what's new in the Mail web application, including a couple of new features we've added since the beta went live:
Widescreen and compact views. When reading your mail at me.com, the new widescreen view lets you see more of each message with less scrolling. Choose compact view to hide your folders or classi...
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New Navigation on Me.com18 June 2010, 7:40 am
Now when you go to me.com you'll see two persistent navigation features at the top of every page: a cloud icon on the left, and your name on the right.
Clicking the cloud icon (or using the key combination of Shift-Esc) opens a new application switcher which lets you move to any other MobileMe web application from the one you're currently using.
Clicking your name on the right opens a menu you can use to visit your account settings, access help, or sign out....
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Updated to iTunes 9.2 on Windows? Update Your Control Panel, too.16 June 2010, 9:00 pm
If you are a Windows user and have updated to iTunes v9.2, you also need to update your MobileMe Control Panel to v1.6 to continue syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe.
In addition to being compatible with iTunes v.9.2, the new Control Panel delivers improved contact sync with Microsoft Outlook, giving you the new option to place all contacts into the main address book folder in Outlook. This makes it easier to search and use autocomplete with those contacts in Outlook, even...
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The Next MobileMe Mail. Now in Beta.13 May 2010, 6:30 am
Today we're introducing the beta of an all new MobileMe Mail web application, and we're asking you to try it and let us know what you think. You can sign up at me.com by just logging in to MobileMe Mail and clicking "Request an invitation." You will receive an email notification when you have been added to the beta and can start using it.
Here are some of the new features:
Widescreen and compact views. When reading your mail at me.com, the new widescreen view lets you see more of each messa...
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Converting an Email Alias to a Family Member Account7 May 2010, 10:30 pm
Many MobileMe members have asked for the ability to convert email aliases into Family Member accounts. We're pleased to report that we've added that capability. If you have a Family Pack, sign in to your MobileMe account, select Account Options and then, under Family Pack, select Set Up Account. Choose Convert email alias, pick the one you want to convert, enter the information for the account you're creating, and click Continue to complete the process. Please note that once you convert an alias...
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Setting Up MobileMe on iPad3 April 2010, 1:00 pm
You can access your MobileMe mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on iPad and use Find My iPad if it's missing.
To set up MobileMe, follow these steps:
On your iPad home screen tap Settings
Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars and check that Fetch New Data is set to Push
Tap Add Account, choose MobileMe, and enter your account information
Tap Next and turn on Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, and Find My iPad. Tap Save.
Find My iPad will be available immediately (go to me.com/find to try it...
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So Many Happenings These Weeks31 July 2010, 4:00 am
These past few weeks have been super-busy at the How To Make iPhone Apps Blog. First off, we totally revamped the email list so we can give away a ton of video tutorials and a mini-course all about iOS development. You can find out more about that if you keep reading below. Then we actually [...]...
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25% Off Our eBook & Workshops < ONLY 2 More Days Left!28 July 2010, 5:22 pm
As you probably know we re-launched our How To Program Online Workshop this week. To give our launch more of a kick I decided to throw in a 25% discount for all purchases this week. So, if you are on the fence about getting your iPhone or iPad development career started, now is the time [...]...
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Where Do I Put Functions In iOS App Code?27 July 2010, 6:00 pm
This is a question that I get often from readers and participants in our online workshops. The problem is usually that a function does not work or is not available for use. CodeProject For example, a reader recently sent me this code in an email: #include <stdio.h> int main (int argc, const char * argv[]) [...]...
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FAQ: How Can I Learn How To Program?23 July 2010, 4:47 pm
So That I Can Make iOS apps for the iPad & iPhone? …so let’s a talk about how I can help you get started right now… Here Is How To Program in C, Objective-C and Cocoa-Touch Click here or the box to the right to access to your online workshop now… Each lesson comes packed [...]...
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Getting Started With iOS Development20 July 2010, 4:48 pm
Do you dream of making magical apps for the iPad or iPhone? Are you excited about writing software for iOS? iOS? iOS is the new name for the operating system that runs the iPhone and now the iPad. It really just stands for “operating system” which is something that all computers use to get things [...]...
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How Can I Add Tabs Programmatically To UITabBar?13 July 2010, 7:04 pm
Usually when you want UITabBar in your app you can simply add a UITabBarController to your MainWindow.xib. In fact, XCode already comes with a pretty good template that sets up an app with UITabBar for you right out of the box. This is great, but sometimes you want to be able to have your app [...]...
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iPhone Apps, Simplicity is the Key6 July 2010, 6:00 pm
Let me ask you something. How many applications do you have installed on your desktop that you actually use on a regular basis? Let’s see. I’m on a Windows 7 notebook, so I have Microsoft Office, Pidgin (for all of my instant messaging), Adobe Photoshop, Skype, PSpad, FileZilla and iTunes (only because I have an [...]...
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How To Market Your iPhone & iPad Apps29 June 2010, 6:00 pm
Let Me Guess – You Are An Awesome Developer But You Know Nothing About Marketing? How To Market iPhone Apps was written by one of our most popular guest bloggers – Brook Lenox. If you don’t already know Brook is a marketing samurai who has launched apps to the top of their lists. In his [...]...
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Want To Know How To Outsource Your iPhone App?22 June 2010, 6:00 pm
Can’t Program But You Want To Make An App? Check out this wonderful book by Carla White. She outsourced her Happy Tapper app and it only cost $500! And the app brought in $7,000 in the first month. Happy Tapper is NOT A GIMMICKY RINGTONE APP either, but an example of how to do outsourcing [...]...
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Super-Charge iOS Debugging With Static Analysis & Clang!15 June 2010, 2:27 pm
Tired of peaky memory leaks and random crashes in your apps? Trouble finding out where exactly the errors are coming from? Me too! That is why I am so excited to show you a real easy way to get help from XCode. Static Analysis With XCode CodeProject Clang is an open source project that is [...]...
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Parents Can Be Such Assholes – plus Recap Week Of July 261 August 2010, 7:15 am
Subscribe to our RSS feed and/or download the free KRAPPS iPhone app … it’ll make you feel better! In case you missed any of our perfect iPhone chaos, quick links to this week’s articles. July 26: OMG! Double Rainbow All The Way Now Appearing In The App Store For Free! July 27: The Legend Of [...]...
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Farts, Zombies, Evil Unicorn, Pope, Chuck Norris, Hitler – All In One Epic iPhone Game31 July 2010, 7:45 am
We rarely (if ever – too lazy to verify) preview apps that haven’t been released. But when we saw this next iPhone game over in the “Upcoming Games” section of TouchArcade … well, it had us at the title –> Almost Everything That Is Wrong With The App Store Combined In One Game. So here’s [...]...
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People Of Walmart Official iPhone App – It’s New, It’s FREE!30 July 2010, 7:05 am
Attention people of Wal-Mart … your official iPhone app has arrived! And in true Wal-Mart fashion (we use the term loosely), you’ll enjoy 100% rollback savings … it’s FREE! In case you’re clueless about the awesomeness at PeopleOfWalmart.com, let us fill you in … it’s awesome! People of Walmart is a hysterical website that “celebrates” [...]...
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New App Helps Users Achieve An Orgasm (Not A “Massage” App)29 July 2010, 7:45 am
Similar to our retro games iPhone iOS 4 wallpaper collection, we are accumulating quite a few “magical” applications. The reason we label these apps “magical” is because when we launch them, they do “magical” things to us … our boobs get bigger, hair grows faster, warts fall off our bodies, we lose weight, our penis [...]...
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The Evolution Of Steve Jobs And Apple28 July 2010, 7:06 am
When it comes to a fashionable wardrobe … there is no evolution of Steve Jobs. Black St. Croix mock turtleneck ($170) – Levi’s Premium Collection 501 jeans ($138) – New Balance 991 shoes ($75) … Steve remains sexy and consistent for well over ten years. Well, except for 2001 … what’s up with that?!? Now [...]...
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The Legend Of Zelda iPhone iOS 4 Wallpaper [Download]27 July 2010, 7:04 am
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been amassing quite the retro games iPhone 4 iOS 4 wallpaper collection … wallpapers 640×960 in size, specifically designed for use on the iPhone’s home screen. Below is the old school goodness we’ve collected so far … all available for FREE download here on KRAPPS … Pac-Man (9 different [...]...
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OMG! Double Rainbow All The Way Now Appearing In The App Store For Free!26 July 2010, 7:06 am
Here at KRAPPS, we love a good Internet meme … especially when it becomes a cool iPhone app. Stuff like the make-your-ears-bleed Trololo app … or the legendary Three Wolf Moon HowlTone Generator … are proudly displayed on our revolutionary iPhone 4. In case you missed it, the latest rage on the Internet is the [...]...
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