Rock the iPhone brings you all the latest news on the Apple iPhone with automatic updates with the latest headlines from top iPhone sites feeds and news sources.
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And yet more out the box thinking: Apple work... 2 July 2009, 7:37 pm
Filings from Apple over the past two years reveal that the company is constantly looking to improve upon the ways in which customers interact with its multi-touch devices, the latest of which proposes methods for controlling iPods and iPhones by detecting and using a user’s fingerprints.
More specifically, the filing lodged with the United States Patent [...]...
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Yet another Apple patent in the works: Active... 2 July 2009, 7:34 pm
Known for thinking outside the box, Apple is now apparently working on an in-the-box concept that could provide power to iPods, iPhones and other electronics devices still inside their retail packaging, allowing them to display demo videos and receive firmware updates while hanging unopened on a shelf in a retail store.
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New Apple patents promise to make reminders t... 2 July 2009, 7:28 pm
Now with the release of the 3.0 OS iPhone has basically caught up with the traditional smartphones in functionality, it may be time to look how Apple can make the next generation devices even smarter.
We’ve already seen some of the things, like integration between Mapping and Calendar app in recent Apple patent filings. Some new [...]...
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New iPhone 3GS ads promote the power of the n... 1 July 2009, 7:37 pm
The opening copy in Apple’s two brand new TV commercials starts with what has become its summer blockbuster theme for the third consecutive year, “This is the new iPhone”. A profound sentence that’s forever changed the mobile phone industry. In the latest adverts, the company focuses all of the attention on one long overdue feature [...]...
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Original David Hockney iPhone art being given... 1 July 2009, 7:29 pm
To coincide with Imagine’s Premiere of David Hockney - A Bigger Picture on BBC, the artist is giving away as downloads three of his recent original iPhone art images available for 48 hours only. You can put these digital images onto your phone or computer.
Image © David Hockney
Renowned British artist David Hockney has discovered creating [...]...
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iPhone 3.1 firmware beta posted for developer... 1 July 2009, 10:45 am
Although iPhone OS 3.0 is just cooling off, Apple has already given developers early access to iPhone OS 3.1 with new hooks for video support.
Seeded to developers on Tuesday night, the first beta and a matching SDK are said by those familiar with the releases to include roughly a dozen new extensions for the OpenGL [...]...
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Quake to rumble onto iPhones; to possibly use... 30 June 2009, 6:58 pm
John Carmack says that not one, but three Quake games are coming to the iPhone: 1, 2, and Arena, though his involvement will mostly be to “make sure certain specific things are done the way I want them to be.” Known as a perfectionist, this shouldn’t surprise anyone.
The Quake onslaught is in addition to a [...]...
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Apple sees momentary shortage of iPhone 3GS u... 30 June 2009, 6:52 pm
Apple nearly saw a repeat of last year’s sellouts on the weekend with widespread, but brief, iPhone 3GS shortages at many of its US retail stores.
Keeping to its now traditional approach of tracking iPhone supplies closely in the immediate wake of a launch, Apple has posted an iPhone 3GS availability tool that lists stock by [...]...
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Apple and others reach accord on standard Eur... 30 June 2009, 6:49 pm
Apple is among a list of top handset makers who have agreed to support a European Union-backed initiative on standardizing phone chargers across the continent, which should benefit both consumers and the environment.
More specifically, the deal will see companies including Apple, Nokia and Research in Motion, develop handsets that can be charged by a standard [...]...
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O2 UK sell out of iPhone 3GS - Limited stock ... 30 June 2009, 4:36 pm
O2 the exclusive carrier in the UK have sold out of all iPhone 3GS models both online and in store.
From O2’s website:
iPhone 3GS is currently out of stock:
Due to the phenomenal demand for the new iPhone 3GS, we’ve temporarily run out of stock online, over the phone and in our retail stores.
We expect additional stock [...]...
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Izatt Releases MileBug 1.4 3 July 2009, 12:36 am
MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, charity, medical, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction....
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MacVide Releases FlashVideo Converter 3.1 3 July 2009, 12:27 am
FlashVideo Converter converts any flash SWF or FLV video file to one of many popular video formats including iPhone/iPod mp4, Mobile .3gp and MPEG2....
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Major iPhone SMS Vunerability Found 2 July 2009, 9:48 pm
A major vulnerability in how the iPhone handles SMS has been found by security researcher Charlie Miller...
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Leaked Memo Shows iPhone Importance to AT&T 2 July 2009, 8:37 pm
A leaked AT&T memo indicates that the iPhone 3GS launch day was the best sales day ever for the company....
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Readdle Releases Cheiftent 1.2 2 July 2009, 5:48 pm
Cheiftent allows Basecamp subscribers to manage projects directly from the iPhone wherever they are....
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ExactScan 2 Pro Released 2 July 2009, 5:42 pm
ExactScan also allows to scan with many third-party scanners that come with an OS X compatible TWAIN data source....
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Interactive Motion Comic Released 2 July 2009, 5:36 pm
The traditional 2D art style comes alive as you watch and listen as the action pops-in, hovers, bounces, and rockets off, with full sound effects and music from the film....
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PasswordWallet 4.4.7 Released 2 July 2009, 5:31 pm
PasswordWallet encrypts and stores passwords, usernames, PIN numbers, combinations and personal notes with extremely fast and secure Blowfish encryption....
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Haptic Feedback, Fingerprint Identification C... 2 July 2009, 5:25 pm
Newly published Apple patents suggest that Haptic Feedback and Fingerprint Identification may come to the iPhone...
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Apple Posts New iPhone 3GS Ad: Skateboard 2 July 2009, 4:23 pm
Apple has posted a new video ad of the iPhone 3GS video editing and sharing skateboard footage....
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Recharge your iPhone using the beat of your h... 9 April 2009, 7:26 pm
Scientists have discovered how to generate electricity by turning low-frequency vibrations into energy. So long AA batteries!...
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Next gen iPhone to have video? 9 April 2009, 7:17 pm
More evidence of video capabilities...Apple places order for 100 million 8Gb NAND flash chips....
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iPhone Chain - lame or cool? 9 April 2009, 7:14 pm
Accessorize your iPhone with attitude and flair with our specially designed stainless steel iPhoneChain to ensure it never leaves your side....
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Some of the best Tap Defense tips 9 April 2009, 7:09 pm
here are some of the best Tap Defense tips for your iphone game....
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Apple Sued Over Multitouch | iPhone News Upda... 9 April 2009, 6:56 pm
Heh. Apple, who has so veraciously defended the multi-touch technology on the iPhone, is under attack for patent infringement by Taiwanese Elan Microelectronics....
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Share your photos with Photo Beam 9 April 2009, 6:56 pm
Have you ever wanted to share your photos quickly and easily with other iPhone users, whether that's your family at home or your friends at a party, then check out Photo Beam....
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How to Turn your iPod Touch into an iPhone 9 April 2009, 6:45 pm
All the software used in this tutorial to give your snazzy iPod Touch the functionality of the iPhone is totally free. So what are you waiting for?...
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My iKid iJacked My iPhone: A Geek Parenting T... 9 April 2009, 6:40 pm
My iKid iJacked My iPhone: A Geek Parenting Tragedy...
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Amazon App For BlackBerry Goes Live Now 9 April 2009, 6:39 pm
Like the iPhone app before it, the BlackBerry version also does its voodoo magic with “Amazon Remembers,” which is a pretty wicked awesome feature. If you’re unfamiliar with AR it goes a little something like this – snap a photo of a product, photo gets uploaded to Amazon and then a few seconds later it spews out a listing for that product. Pretty...
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Qype updates its mobile reviews app for Andro... 9 April 2009, 6:37 pm
The way forward for location based social media....
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Review: MobileStudio for iPhone 2 July 2009, 10:21 pm
This excellent and powerful application for managing files is not necessarily for the average user. But power users with a lot of file-management demands will find that MobileStudio fits the bill nicely.
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Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerabl... 2 July 2009, 8:03 pm
Jailbreaking an iPhone leaves users more vulnerable to attack by stripping away most of its security protections.
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Apple patching serious SMS vulnerability on i... 2 July 2009, 7:04 pm
Apple is patching a serious SMS vulnerability in the iPhone, a security researcher said.
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When your phone rings, the copyright police m... 2 July 2009, 6:14 pm
A digital rights group is contesting a U.S. music industry association's assertion that royalties are due each time a mobile phone ringtone is played in public.
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Claims of Apple 'admitting' iPhone 3GS overhe... 2 July 2009, 6:00 pm
The Web is aflame with news of overheating iPhone 3GS, but the Apple support document being referenced is two months old.
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Review: 2XL Supercross for iPhone 2 July 2009, 4:41 pm
The high-end graphics in 2XL Supercross make it one of the best-looking racing games for the iPhone and iPod touch. In fact, everything about this game is visually pleasing.
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Choose a MobileMe account for publishing iPho... 2 July 2009, 3:30 pm
The iPhone doesn't let you choose which MobileMe account to use for photo and video uploads, but there's still a way to change that setting. We show you how, thanks to a Mac OS X Hints reader.
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Opinion: Why the iPhone can't be killed 2 July 2009, 1:14 pm
The Palm Pre is the latest would-be iPhone killer that hasn't knocked Apple]s phone off its perch.
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Users complain about poor Pre hardware 2 July 2009, 12:10 pm
Palm Pre users are complaining online about trouble with the hardware.
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Review: HP 12C Financial Calculator for iPhon... 2 July 2009, 10:04 am
A 100-percent functional picture-perfect clone of the financial tool of choice for many finance professionals, this iPhone app can easily be used in place of the physical calculator. Even though it doesn't include much in the way of added iPhone-specific features, HP 12C Financial Calculator is still very useful.
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White iPhones Becoming Discolored Due To Faul... 1 July 2009, 5:00 pm
Users are reporting that their white iPhones are becoming discolored in the back changing the white plastic to a pinkish hue. The reason for this pinkish hue appearing only on white iPhones seems to be a faulty battery giving off an…
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Apple Adopting USB Standard For European iPho... 1 July 2009, 3:00 pm
Phone manufacturers across the world use different charger connections and are so diluted that even the same size tip won’t charge every phone there is. That’s why the European Union is proposing a standard for all manufacturers to use: Micro-USB. Interestingly enough,…
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Shortages Of iPhone 3GS’ Expected 1 July 2009, 1:00 pm
Since going on sale, analysts have expected a healthy shipment of iPhone 3GS’ but it seems supply problems may soon plague Apple. A short while after the iPhone 3GS went on sale, Apple brought back its availability tracker which…
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Possible iPhone Bug: MobileMe Changes To .Mac 1 July 2009, 11:00 am
Some iPhone users are reporting that after upgrading to Firmware 3.0, references to MobileMe change back to the now defunct .Mac moniker. The bug only appears after users upgraded to Firmware 3.0 and have MobileMe accounts saved on their iPhones. Similar to…
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Push notifications come to AIM and BeeJive. I... 23 June 2009, 12:57 pm
One of the most exciting and anticipated new features of iPhone 3.0 is push notifications. These enable your applications to alert you even when they are not running. Today we saw updates to AIM and BeeJive to take advantage of push notifications. But it raises the…
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iPhone 3GS Used To Tape TV Segment On The iPh... 23 June 2009, 11:00 am
June 19th marked the release of Apple’s 3rd generation iPhone, the iPhone 3GS which not only brought a speedier hardware package but an improved 3.2 Megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. To show how well the 3GS’ camera is, a CBS reporter…
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Push Notification Problems Apple’s Fault 22 June 2009, 3:00 pm
One thing I have been anxiously awaiting is Push notification. Unfortunately, not many of the apps I was expecting to have it, came released with the update, however, I may now why. According to the developer of Notify Me via AppAdvice, Apple sent him a message apologizing…
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Rogers Experiencing iPhone 3GS Problems As We... 20 June 2009, 1:00 pm
Just like AT&T in the states, Rogers in Canada is experiencing the same activation overload. Reports are coming in from Rogers customers that while trying to activate their newly purchased iPhone 3GS at their local Apple Stores, it fails to show up in Roger’s system which of course…
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iPhone 3GS Activation Problems Arise 20 June 2009, 11:00 am
Mimicking the activation woes that plagued some original iPhone and even 3G customers, the iPhone 3GS seems to be giving some users activation problems. It appears Apple may have an inadequate amount of servers to deal with new and existing customers looking…
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Woz Cuts Lines, Everyone’s Cool With That 19 June 2009, 8:00 pm
Geek legend and all around Apple enthusiast was one of the first people to purchase an iPhone 3GS at the Valley Fair Apple Store. An eye witness reports: I just got my iPhone this morning at the Apple Store in Valley Fair (San Jose, CA) and Steve Wozniak was there.…
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iPhone overtaking Nokia in mobile ads 2 July 2009, 6:10 pm
Nokia has lost its overall market share leadership in the worldwide smartphone segment to Apple in mobile ads share, BNET Technology reports. According to statistics from AdMob, Apple's iPhone received 49 percent of ad traffic in May, compared with 32 percent for Nokia.
Why is mobile ad share important? Because in the smartphone segment, the tail [...]...
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iPhone 4.0 revealed: Event based modes, sched... 2 July 2009, 5:25 pm
Apple has recently pushed out its iPhone 3.1 software for developers, just about two weeks after the iPhone OS 3.0 released. And now, we are talking about the next generation of Apple device: iPhone 4.0. What?!
Yes, that's revealed based on recent Apple patent fillings. Some new patent applications include event-based modes, scheduled and intelligent communications.
Event-based [...]...
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iPhone 3.1: Better video editing, Bluetooth v... 2 July 2009, 1:25 am
Following the iPhone 3.0 software released just about two weeks ago, Apple has recently pushed out its iPhone 3.1 software with the accompanying SDK for developers. The update improves video editing, app integration and extra speed boosts as well as some minor tweaks.
What’s new in iPhone OS 3.1 Beta build?
Video editing on iPhone 3GS wont [...]...
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Facebook for iPhone 3.0 coming soon 2 July 2009, 12:53 am
Facebook for iPhone 3.0 is coming very soon, adding some more cool features like Events listings, Notes, Pages, and photo albums. But, according to Joe Hewitt, lead engineer for Facebook’s iPhone application, Push Notifications is in development but it won't make it into 3.0 -- so we should wait until the next update later this [...]...
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MMS on first-gen iPhone: how badly do you wan... 30 June 2009, 3:18 pm
Dear first-gen iPhone owner, how badly do you want MMS on your phone? Thanks to hacking community, now you can enjoy MMS capability on your original iPhone with default SMS/MMS app and O.S 3.0!
Gizmodo wrote:
...here we are with a truly integrated MMS experience courtesy of the all-powerful hacking community. Granted, there have been MMS apps [...]...
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iPhone 3GS boosts mobile YouTube uploads 29 June 2009, 5:18 pm
Google says that mobile uploads to YouTube have increased by 400% just in a week, thanks to iPhone 3GS' technology. Looks like mostly iPhone 3GS users are also the big fans of the video-sharing site.
Google has announced that uploads from mobile phones to YouTube have increased by 400% since last Friday, when Apple’s new iPhone [...]...
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People line up for iPhone 3GS debut in Japan 29 June 2009, 4:54 pm
Apple released its new iPhone 3GS in Japan on Friday. According to the Asahi Shimbun, more than 200 people lined up at Softbank Mobile Corp.'s Omotesando store in Tokyo.
The Japan's launch is a week after Apple introduced the new iPhone in the United States and Europe. It's reported more than 1 million units have been [...]...
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White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discolora... 27 June 2009, 3:50 pm
The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and Gizmodo reports as being pink.
Looks like the iPhone 3GS is now available in black, white, brown and pink :-) Anybody else with white iPhone [...]...
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Video: iPhone 3GS disassembled 27 June 2009, 6:25 am
Just discovered an interesting video on iPhone 3GS disassembled process. According to the site, it's iPhone 3GS comprehensive take apart and repair directions for the touch panel, battery and LCD replacement. "Do not try this at home," the site warns :-)
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What?! $11,000 insane iPhone bill! 27 June 2009, 5:55 am
Beware. If you brought your iPhone when travelling out of the country, please consider the roaming fees. Let's learn about Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage case. He was surfing the Internet while on a trip to Canada for a few hours, AT&T charged him for some $11,000! They shut down his service until they get paid.
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Apple releases new iPhone 3GS commercials 2 July 2009, 11:43 am
Just recently a few new television commercials for the iPhone 3GS have begun airing on television and as you would expect they are highlighting a few of the new features.
The first offers a glimpse of Voice Control, the second shows off Cut, Copy and Paste while the final video demonstrates the ability to record [...]
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Tweetie gets updated, Twitpocalypse search gl... 2 July 2009, 11:26 am
Tweetie, a Twitter app for the iPhone has recently been updated, which brings the version number up to 1.3.2.
This update may not be the Push that many were hoping for, but it should be a welcomed update for any current users who like the search feature. This update brings just one new addition, it fixes [...]
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With the iPhone OS 3.1 beta release, the Dev ... 1 July 2009, 11:11 am
At this point, it almost goes without saying that if you are planning to jailbreak and/or unlock you should always wait for the green light from the Dev Team. Anyway, due to the recent release of iPhone OS 3.1 we have yet another warning coming courtesy of the Dev Team.
“ultrasn0w users *must* stay away [...]
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Apple offers iPhone OS 3.1 beta, iPhone SDK 3... 1 July 2009, 11:03 am
It has not been all that long since the iPhone OS 3.0 was released, and now it looks like we are going to be moving directly to OS 3.1 as opposed to seeing a smaller point release of OS 3.0.1.
Just recently Apple released both the iPhone OS 3.1 beta along with the SDK 3.1 beta [...]
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Woman tortured over stolen iPod 30 June 2009, 5:20 pm
It never ceases to amaze me the lengths people will go to in order to protect their property. Three Maryland women have been charged with “attempted murder, assault, conspiracy and other offenses and are being held without bail,” all over a stolen iPod.
“Thursday night and an argument began. Authorities say 23-year-old Derak Seward of Barclay [...]
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Audiobook Player app gets updated to version ... 30 June 2009, 11:30 am
I have recently discovered another great source of content for my iPhone, which comes in the form of the Audiobook Player app. Coincidentally, this app has also received an update, which brings it up to version 1.1.
Anyway, the Audiobook Player app does just what the name implies, it plays audiobooks. The nice part here is [...]
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Skype gets updated, now at version 1.1 with s... 30 June 2009, 11:07 am
The Skype app for the iPhone has recently been updated to version 1.1 and along with the new version number we now have support for SMS messages, voicemail as well as “improved dialing help when calling phones.” First up, I am really not sure what the “improved dialing” really entails, personally I have been able [...]
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iPhone 3GS availability dwindling 30 June 2009, 9:45 am
Remember earlier this week when I posted an article [link] reporting that Apple had posted an online 3GS “availabilty database”? Back then, only 5 Apple retail stores were sold out of all four iPhone models.
Fast forward to today, and only about 40-45% of all Apple retail stores have all four iPhones in stock and 15% [...]
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Confirmed: Steve Jobs returns to work 30 June 2009, 9:31 am
Apple has given Bloomberg confirmation that Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, has indeed returned to Apple.
“Steve Jobs is back at work at Apple Inc., returning to his job as chief executive officer as planned after taking medical leave in January.
“Steve is back to work,” Steve Dowling, an Apple spokesman, said today. Jobs is at Apple a [...]
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iPhone 3GS: Video editing and a friendly warn... 29 June 2009, 11:15 am
One of the great new features that comes along with the iPhone 3GS is video recording as well as the ability to edit and easily share it while on the go. Well, in this case, I am using the term edit with a little sarcasm because it seems to be more like trimming instead of [...]
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iPhone crashing bug could lead to serious exp... 3 July 2009, 1:38 am
CNET NewsiPhone crashing bug could lead to serious exploitRegisterIf you own an iPhone, security researcher Charlie Miller can knock it off the network. And if his hunch is right, he just might be able to do a lot more, ...Apple fixing iPhone SMS security holeCNET NewsSecurity analyst says he could hack into your iPhone – via SMS textChristian Science MonitorJailbroken IPhones Leave Users More VulnerablePC WorldDigitaltrends.com -TweakTown -MacNNall 72 news articles »...
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David Prosser: O2's coup is a gamble - In... 3 July 2009, 12:05 am
ABC NewsDavid Prosser: O2's coup is a gambleIndependentO2, of course, also has exclusive rights to the iPhone here. But while you can see the attraction of such deals to O2 and its rivals, why would a handset ...O2 Nabs Palm Pre Exclusivity For UKITProPortalO2 grabs Palm Pre as UK exclusivePC AdvisorPalm Pre comes to O2 in the UKInquirerHEXUS -Computer Shopper -ITProPortalall 291 news articles »...
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Comments on: Grand Theft Auto IV coming to th... 3 July 2009, 12:02 am
Gadget ReviewComments on: Grand Theft Auto IV coming to the iphone?Reg HardwareRockstar Toronto couldn't optimise this game for x86 architecture, It amuses me to think how this will run on the piddling little CPU/GPU inside an iphone, ...Rockstar denies GTA on Apple iPhoneTechRadar UKall 13 news articles »...
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How to Keep Your iPhone 3GS from Overheating ... 2 July 2009, 9:16 pm
Brisbane TimesHow to Keep Your iPhone 3GS from OverheatingPC WorldIn light of a spate of recent iPhone 3GS overheating reports, Apple published a set of guidelines to help iPhone users ensure that their devices remain at ...Apple iPhone 3GS all sold out in UKPhones ReviewPlay.com: 32GB iphone 3GS £900Pocket-lint.comO2 UK reports iPhone 3G S out of stockWireless FederationProduct Reviews -Know Your Mobile -Inquirerall 705 news articles »...
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id goes iPhone mad: more Wolfenstein, Doom, Q... 2 July 2009, 2:32 pm
id goes iPhone mad: more Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake on wayMirror.co.ukThe Apple iPhone is to receive a slew of id Software-related games soon, including Quake, Doom, Wolfenstein and even Rage titles, id's John Carmack has ...and more »...
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Tech review: Apple adds bevy of new features ... 2 July 2009, 1:42 pm
Brisbane TimesTech review: Apple adds bevy of new features in iPhone OSWFAAApple's new iPhone 3.0 operating system has been out for a little more than a week, and many early reviews are ...iphone Overtakes Nokia in Smartphone Market ShareCult of MacAnother Porn App Gets Booted From Apple's App StoreNewsFactor NetworkViolet Blue: Still waiting for the future of phone sexSan Francisco ChronicleComputerworld -Paste Magazine -Examiner.comall 132 news articles »...
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Techie Breakie: Denon's new Blu-ray, iPho... 2 July 2009, 9:36 am
Techie Breakie: Denon's new Blu-ray, iPhone 3GS sells out and Dell ...Mirror.co.ukIn mobiles, T-Mobile looks like it could be devoured by one of the other big networks, the iPhone 3GS has sold out across the land, and a GSM version of the ...and more »...
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Apple Preps iPhone 3.1 Software - Information... 1 July 2009, 8:06 pm
ITProPortalApple Preps iPhone 3.1 SoftwareInformationWeekApple's work on the iPhone's operating system continues. Weeks after the release of version 3.0, it has given developers a software ...Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1 Beta To DevelopersChannelWebNew beta of iPhone 3.1 SDK shows signs of life for MMS on AT&TBetaNewsiPhone 3.1 code goes betaReg HardwareInfoWorldall 66 news articles »...
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Nokia's N97 brings a clash of two culture... 1 July 2009, 7:01 pm
TechGadgets.inNokia's N97 brings a clash of two culturesguardian.co.ukThe launch of Nokia's long-awaited N97 smartphone at the same time as Apple's beatified iPhone 3GS marks a clash not just of two remarkable devices but of ...The Nokia i wantedZDNet UKApple iphone RivalsUnbeatable.co.uk NewsNokia N97 Smartphone Looks to Challenge iPhone 3G S, Palm PreeWeekiTWire -The Australian -Softpediaall 119 news articles »...
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GDC Austin to Feature IPhone Games Summit - P... 1 July 2009, 3:26 pm
GDC Austin to Feature IPhone Games SummitPC WorldWhen it does, the even will include the inaugural iPhone Games Summit, offering a focus for iPhone and iPod touch game developers. ...and more »...
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Because you can never have enough iPhone news... 3 July 2009, 12:00 am
Filed under: iPhoneWhile most of us at TUAW (in the US, anyway) are staring out the window, running down the clock to hit the lake or ocean or pavement in some manner, the intrepid bloggers of Engadget never take a vacation. Here are three* iPhone stories they posted today:Apple patent applications offer glimpses of haptic screens, RFID readers, fingerprint IDOh man, haptics on the iPhone would be so sweet, and finally give us a little more than annoying clicks when typing. RFID and fingerprints...
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iPhone is humongous for AT&T 2 July 2009, 11:00 pm
Filed under: Retail, iPhoneMac Daily News and other sources are reporting today on a leaked AT&T memo that states that the company retail stores had their best day ever with the launch of the iPhone 3GS."iLaunch day 2009 was one for the record books, as AT&T customers scrambled to get their hands on the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.Here's a look at some of the milestones we achieved:* Best-ever sales day in our retail stores* Second-largest traffic day in our retail stores* Most tra...
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WWDC Demo: Zombies, a modern update of Daleks... 2 July 2009, 10:30 pm
Filed under: WWDC, iPhone, iPod touch
I can't count the number of hours I spent at the UT Music Library on a Performa or Quadra or Centris (I had a Centris 610 at the time) playing Daleks. Strangely addicting but incredibly simple, the game mechanic has been repeated often in the casual game universe, and Daleks was essentially a rip of Robots on UNIX. You try to get away from something, one step at a time, as those somethings inch ever closer, one step at a time. It's turn-based "tag." There's ...
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App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke ... 2 July 2009, 9:00 pm
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Bad Apple, Apple, iPhone, iPod touchAs if the waters surrounding the App Store approval process weren't murky enough, one developer has just hit an unprecedented wall. Apple rejected his app, iKaraoke, citing that it duplicated functionality of the iPod application. Of course, the "duplicate functionality" reason is nothing new, but Apple's next step is: just a few weeks after rejecting the application, they have filed a patent for including karaoke functionality...
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iLaugh, therefore I exist 2 July 2009, 8:00 pm
Filed under: Humor, Software, Odds and ends, iPhone, iPod touchJokes are relative. What's hysterically funny for one person may not even crack a smile on another person's face. iLaugh [App Store], a database of over 50,000 jokes for the iPhone and iPod touch from developer Azure Talon, uses sheer volume of bon mots to ensure that you'll be able to find a funny story for just about every taste.You can pick from a variety of genres from Animals to Yo Mama!, and turn on/off sex or rude jokes as wel...
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The 88 song recorded on iPhone and released i... 2 July 2009, 6:30 pm
Filed under: Multimedia, Odds and ends, iPhoneRemember that time you were on tour with The B-52's and had a great idea for a song, but there was no recording equipment to be found? Oh wait, that was The 88. Well anyway, The 88 recently recorded their latest single with nothing but an iPhone and the Sonoma Wire Works Four Track application, according to The Loop.The 88 recorded the song, Love is the Thing, with a few tricks: to make sure the drums didn't overpower the iPhone speaker, they covered...
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Dunkin' Run lets you live in the future, Dunk... 2 July 2009, 3:00 pm
Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Freeware, iPhone, App StoreEver wanted to order a bunch of coffee and doughnuts along with your friends online, and then go and pick them up in the store? There is, in fact, an app for that. Dunkin' Donuts has released Dunkin' Run (iTunes link), an app that not only connects you and your friends together (through a strange love of pastries and java), but will allow you to set up an order and then go straight to the store and pick it up.Sound unnecessary and ...
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Ask TUAW: iTunes libraries, Mac data recovery... 2 July 2009, 2:00 am
Filed under: Accessories, Gaming, Hardware, Ask TUAW, iPhone, Snow LeopardWe're back with another edition of Ask TUAW. This time around we've answering questions about iTunes libraries, Mac data recovery, Snow Leopard on older Macs and more. As always, your suggestions and questions are welcome. Questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of Mac OS X (we'll assume you're running Leopard on an Intel ...
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User friendliness, new features highlight Nik... 1 July 2009, 8:30 pm
Filed under: Peripherals, iPhone, iPod nano, iPod touchSince its introduction in May 2006, the look, feel and features of the Nike+ website have undergone relatively minor changes. Which makes the redesign (still in beta) of the site all the more noteworthy. By putting familiar faces in different places, as well as adding some new faces, Nike has added some polish on an already great and revolutionary fitness motivational tool.Continue reading User friendliness, new features highlight Nike+ site...
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WWDC Demo: Pix Remix for iPhone, iPod touch (... 1 July 2009, 3:00 pm
Filed under: Multimedia, WWDC, iPhone, iPod touch
Pix Remix isn't yet on the App Store, but I'm hoping it lands soon. If you've ever tried the Ken Burns effect in iPhoto to move photos around during a slideshow, you know how frustrating it is when the effect chops off the faces or other important parts of your photo while moving. Pix Remix does this better, plus more, all on your iPhone with your photos.With Pix Remix you choose the photos you want (on your iPhone or iPod touch), put them in ord...
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Chillingo's Knights Onrush Review 3 July 2009, 12:42 am
From the publishers of great games such as Toki Tori, The Quest, CS.One, Zen Bound, SpIn and many many more, comes the next big "easy to pick up and put down" game, Knights Onrush . Knights Onrush is on sale......
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Juugari's Jaadu RDP/VNC Review 29 June 2009, 7:49 pm
With Jugaari's iPhone apps JaaduRDP and JaaduVNC , your desktop or laptop computer is never too far away. Imagine being able to remotely connect to your computer anywhere and anytime. Have you ever forgotten to send a file or an......
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Jaybird Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Review 27 June 2009, 9:10 pm
I've been in the market for a pair of Stereo Bluetooth headphones..I've looked at and read reviews on headsets by Sony Ericsson, LG, Motorola, Nokia and many many more. I'm looking for something that I can use to listen to......
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Chillingo's Toki Tori Review 27 June 2009, 7:02 am
Toki Tori is an unique puzzle plaformer published by Chillingo...If I'm not mistaken it is a port of a game that was originally introduced on Nintendo's Game Boy Color. In any case, Toki Tori features 4 distinctly different worlds spread......
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Second Gear's FitnessTrack 23 June 2009, 7:49 am
Ever wanted an app to keep track of your workouts and what you've done on certain days? Well, FitnessTrack is your answer...All you need to do is program the application for your needs and it will track your progress.FitnessTrack includes......
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Apex Design's Payback Review 20 June 2009, 3:32 am
When Payback was released for the iPhone, I couldn't believe my eyes...Apex Designs had brought an excellent Grand Theft Auto clone to the iPhone/iTouch platform...I mean can you believe it, I am now able to play Grand Theft Auto on......
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Steph Thirion's Eliss Review 19 June 2009, 3:51 am
When I first came upon this game, it seemed to have some sort of cult-like status/following to it and that's what drew me in and peaked my curiosity.In any case, the basic premise to Eliss is simple...However, don't let that......
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Chillingo's Zen Bound 17 June 2009, 3:15 am
One of MY most anticipated games this year was Zen Bound . When I saw the preview movies of this game, I noticed how incredible the 3-D graphics and controls were. Taken from the publisher's description of the game: "Zen......
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Illusion Labs Sway Review 15 June 2009, 2:33 am
Sway is an amazing 3-D platformer where you, as Lizzie must use your swinging skills to save your friends while avoiding obstacles likes spikes and rotating barriers. What makes this game challenging is the way in which you need glide......
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Palm Pre's WebOS & the iPhone OS - A Conc... 8 June 2009, 7:36 am
One the eve of Apple's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) and a day after the Palm Pre's launch, I wanted to take some time to step back, shed some light on these two contenders and chime in with my analysis...For......
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Careful! Your iPhone obsession is boring all ... 1 July 2009, 12:34 am
Do you use your iPhone incessantly? Do you boast about the latest cool app you've downloaded (there's an app for just about everything, as the increasingly annoying Apple TV ads tell us) Do you find your friends slinking away when you approach them, excitedly clutching your phone? If so, then you're probably an iBore......
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Astraware launches Solitaire for iPhone 30 June 2009, 4:26 pm
Fans of simple, traditional games will be pleased to know that Astraware continues to release old favourites to the iPhone platform. Following the success of its Board Games and Sudoku comes Solitaire, and it's available for a limited time for just 99c / 59p. Now, Solitaire has to be one of the most crowded niches on the App Store (or indeed, any platform). I counted well over 100 variants, so Astraware is certainly up against it......
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ITN launches showbiz video news app for iPhon... 30 June 2009, 3:23 pm
In February, ITN launched its first iPhone application allowing users to watch videos and keep up with the latest news headlines. ITN On has now launched the free ITN Showbiz app which, as the name suggests, offers the latest video news from the world of celebrities, music and film......
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Skype for iPhone gets upgrade: now with voice... 30 June 2009, 3:23 pm
Skype arrived on the iPhone back in March, after a long wait, and was generally warmly greeted. However, there were still some things that you couldn't do, and not all of them were a result of the networks crippling innovation. A few months on and the first major update to Skype has made it into the App Store. Now it's possible to listen to your voicemail messages from the mobile version, and also to send SMS text messages to contacts around the world......
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Tradewinds 2 strategy game comes to the iPhon... 24 June 2009, 11:20 am
Tradewinds 2, the popular PC strategy game from Sandlot Games, has landed on the iPhone and is available now from the App Store. This Caribbean-set trading game allows you to navigate a fascinating new world, discovering uncharted ports teeming with friends and foes. Be a master commander, defeating pirates and plundering their vast hordes of booty, or, play it safe by trading exotic island goods, gradually amassing untold wealth, power and influence......
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Sennheiser launches range of "iPhone-opt... 23 June 2009, 12:20 pm
Sennheiser has announced a new line of "HD" closed headphones which are supposedly optimised for iPod, iPhone and other portable device use and are distinctly affordable. The complete range of compact, lightweight and foldable HDs feature powerful neodymium magnets and ultra-light diaphragms and adjustable, comfortable ear cups....
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TomTom creates iPhone satnav solution 23 June 2009, 11:31 am
Much as we expected after the iPhone's software upgrade, TomTom has come up with its own satellite navigation hardware/software combo for the handset. As the iPhone's GPS receiver is not quite as strong as those found in dedicated satnav units, TomTom sells a special hardware dock which includes a GPS booster and holds the iPhone secure. Software is based on TomTom's award-winning turn-by-turn navigation system and includes IQ Routes and the latest maps from Tele Atlas......
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iPhone on O2: How much does it cost to buy, u... 18 June 2009, 11:57 am
Listen up, UK iPhone fans. Here's the complete low-down on what it costs to buy a new iPhone 3G or iPhone 3G S, or upgrade from an existing iPhone, and then how much it'll cost you to use it. Buying a new iPhone 3G S or iPhone 3G Here's a breakdown of what it costs to sign up for a monthly consumer contract. Note that the iPhone 3G 16GB model is no longer available. 18 Months24 Months Tariff £29.38 £34.26 £44.05 £73.41 £34.26 £44.05 £73.41 iPhone 3G 8GB £96.89 £96.89 Free Free Free Fr...
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iPhone OS 3.0: How to cut, copy and paste tex... 18 June 2009, 9:36 am
At long last Apple has implemented what many have wanted on the iPhone since the start -- the ability to cut, copy and paste text in and between applications. Apple's solution is pretty elegant, though it can be a little bit fiddly at times depending on which application you're trying to select text from. Read this guide and you'll soon be cutting and pasting like a pro. Cutting, copying and pasting text Let's say you're compiling a list of what you've eaten over the last few days, and it turns ...
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How to install and troubleshoot iPhone 3.0 OS... 17 June 2009, 11:15 pm
Apple has released the latest version of its iPhone operating system: version 3.0. It's now available to download via iTunes. Assuming you have a legitimate (non jailbroken) iPhone, connect it via USB to iTunes, then click on "Check for Updates" (if it doesn't automatically do so). You'll get a series of screenshots as follows (Windows version will look slightly different): Click "Download and Install" to get straight on with the installation and update the iPhone: ...
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iPhone heat issue much ado about nothing (CNE... 2 July 2009, 11:44 pm
Some reports on Friday claim that Apple admitted in a tech note to having heat issues with the iPhone 3GS, but that's just not true....
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Preview: Facebook's Upcoming New iPhone App (... 2 July 2009, 11:04 pm
The folks at Facebook don't seem to be taking much downtime this summer. After announcing a revamped approach to user privacy control this week, the Facebook team is now preparing to launch a new and improved Facebook application for the iPhone....
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iPhone executes SMS binary code as root (ZDNe... 2 July 2009, 10:03 pm
A security flaw has been discovered in the iPhone OS that could allow attackers to gain root access to the iPhone OS and allow them to install and execute malicious programs at will. Charlie Miller announced the discovery of the vulnerability during a presentation at the SyScan......
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To Pre 0r to iPhone? (New York Times) 2 July 2009, 9:15 pm
I’m trying to decide between a Palm Pre and an Apple iPhone 3GS. I now use an antiquated Treo 650. Will all my contacts, calendar info and memos in the Treo transfer to either phone?...
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Claims of Apple 'admitting' iPhone 3GS overhe... 2 July 2009, 6:00 pm
They say the iPhone 3GS is hot. Hot as in sexy. Hot as in selling like cakes that are hot. Hot as in “scorch the skin off your face Raiders of the Ark-style.”...
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AT&T, iPhone Customers Angry Over Voicemail D... 2 July 2009, 3:18 pm
Some AT&T and iPhone customers are angry over delayed delivery of voicemail messages. Sometimes, they say, a voicemail message may not appear in their inbox for several days after it was recorded....
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More Pornography Sneaks onto the iPhone (PC W... 2 July 2009, 2:22 pm
Less than a week after the iPhone app developer behind Hottest Girls was busted for distributing pornographic material on the iPhone, another perpetrator sneaked in and posted what is purported to be a photo of a nude 15-year-old girl to its iPhone app. The app, named BeautyMeter, has been removed in line with Apple's policy against pornographic material....
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Apple Admits iPhone Overheating Issues -- Sor... 2 July 2009, 1:51 pm
Apple has issued a warning on its support pages regarding iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS overheating, marking the first time the company has officially acknowledged the problem. Reports that the iPhone 3GS is having overheating problems have surfaced last week, merely days after the devices was launched....
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Skype's Push-Less iPhone App Is Semi-Useless ... 2 July 2009, 1:18 pm
Skype may have just released version 1.1 of its iPhone app, but the eBay-owned company can't catch a break on cell phones....
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Apple Patching Serious SMS Vulnerability on I... 2 July 2009, 11:20 am
Apple is working to fix an iPhone vulnerability that could allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone....
