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Ubergizmo has posted some leaked shots of the Nike+ interface for iPhone & iPod touch. Currently the iPod nano is the only device that works with Nike+. It'll be very cool to have all your user information and graphs on your iPhone or iPod touch, it should keep ya motivated.
***UPDATE*** AppleInsider has confirmed the above pictures are fake. Apple hasn't given developers a program interface to access music on the iPhone. Also notice Coldplay's song "Violent Hill", it's really "Violet Hill".
Labels: accessories, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/19/2008 02:36:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has released iPhone firmware 2.0.2 for iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch. Apple has only listed "bug fixes" in the description. Stay tuned.
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/18/2008 05:41:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
As of Friday, 8 Aug, there were 1,647 applications officially available for the iPhone. Many downloads are free, but the first month saw $30m in paid-for software sales. The store is having a wider impact on download pricing too. When the store opened in early July the popular market price for a program was $9.99. In the month following the prices have dropped so far that many are now 99 cents, and even popular games are now debuting at this price." Via The Register .
Labels: app store, apple, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/16/2008 05:26:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
This application is awesome! SimplifyMedia is offering the application for free to the first 100,000 downloads, and then will be $3.99 afterwards. I'd recommend getting this app while you can because there's a good chance Apple is going to pull it from the App Store.
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/15/2008 12:10:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Fit 2 Vote™ for iPhone and iPod touch - just 99¢ on the iTunes App store. Obama – McCain and Presidential politics, absolutely. You think you know who they are? We discovered we did not, at least not until we put together these quotes and developed this game... We are a group of undecided, independent voters who want to figure who these guys really are. We used the one trail they left behind at every stop, every speech... their words. This is a game of their words.
Challenge yourself. You need to get 50 correct answers to declare yourself – "Fit 2 Vote". If you want keep playing and rack up your personal points, or if you want to reset the score and pass it over to your best friend who thinks they know Obama or McCain, let 'em prove it... Finally a game for real life politics.
We apologize for all those players who realize it's harder than they thought... That would be the 1 star ratings... If you want a mindless game or propaganda piece, please don't buy this game.
Inspired's "Fit 2 Vote" is a game to test your political savvy... and see if you are ready to make that all important vote in 2008.
We will be doing updates, every two weeks right up to November, 4th, 2008. Also watch for Fit 2 VP, when the VP announcements are made.
FEATURES:
* If it's an Obama quote - lean your phone left
* If it's a McCain quote – lean your phone right
* Intuitive control system designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch
* Simple, vibrant, and user-friendly interface
* Patriotic sound design
* 150 quotes in the game, just 50 correct answers to see if you are "fit 2 vote".
How well do you know where your candidate stands on issues? You might be surprised. Fit 2 vote is a cool & fun way to enlighten voters on the candidate we'll be electing in November for President of the USA.
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/13/2008 09:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
In the month since Apple opened an online software clearinghouse called the App Store, users have downloaded more than 60 million programs for the iPhone, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said in an interview at Apple's headquarters. While most of those applications were free, Apple sold an average of $1 million a day in applications for a total of about $30 million in sales over the month, Mr. Jobs said." Via The Wall Street Journal .
Labels: app store, apple, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/11/2008 08:28:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"We’ve just had word that our friends at RiPDev almost have Installer 4 (Beta) ready for public beta release, with that awesome news we’ve decided to include it in the PwnageTool 2.0.2 release, we are waiting for the software from them and we need to quickly test and add a small couple of changes that go alongside Installer.
Usually we don’t give release dates, this is so we don’t feel pressured into releasing something if it isn’t ready, or we can hold off if something comes up in the last minute (last time this was the addition of the 3G jailbreak), today we thought we were releasing, and you guys seemed restless (we read the comments) so we said “sometime today”.
We think the Installer 4 beta is big news, and I’m sure lots of you guys want it and because of this the release should now take place sometime tomorrow (Friday), we want to do all this in one hit, we don’t want to make two releases in two day."
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/08/2008 09:41:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has pulled another application from the App Store without any explanation. Although I wonder how it ever made it on to the App Store when other applications are still waiting for approval by Apple. Apple gave the green light to an application that was being sold for $999.99, it displayed the screen below.
The description of the "I am Rich" application from the App Store is below.
"The red icon on your iPhone or iPod Touch always reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were able to afford this. It's a work of art with no hidden function at all."
If you purchased "I am Rich", there's also a bridge for sale you might want to buy;)
Labels: app store, apple, culture, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/07/2008 03:42:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
The iPhone DevTeam has announced that the Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 will be released today allowing Jailbreaking of iPhone firmware 2.0.1.
"PwnageTool 2.0.2 is undergoing final checks and will be packaged, signed and should be uploaded within the next few hours, so count on it being released sometime on Thursday. This will be available via the PwnageTool software updater that is built in and checked when you start PwnageTool, we’ll also publish a link here for direct downloads.
* As always PwnageTool 2.0.2 contains Cydia, in fact it contains a new version of Cydia with some bugfixes and other general goodness, thanks saurik!
* Installer 4 isn’t released by RiPDev as yet so PwnageTool 2.0.2 does not include installer.app - check out the RiPDev blog for the latest information.
* WinPwn uses compatible bundles (as provided by Planetbeing’s XPwn code), so we anticipate that WinPwn will be updated soon after our PwnageTool release, so Windows users shouldn’t have to wait too long! Please remember the DevTeam doesn’t provide end-user support for WinPwn!"
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/07/2008 11:14:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has released iPhone firmware 2.0.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available now through iTunes. The 249MB update's claim to fame is "bug fixes", lets hope it REALLY fixes the bugs that came with the 2.0 OS. Stay tuned.
***UPDATE***
AppleInsider is reporting more than bug fixes have been included with 2.0.1 firmware:
-You can now drag an app icon across multiple pages in one motion, rather than having to drag it, drop it, pick it up again and drag it over to next page, and repeat.
-Contacts are now more responsive.
-After installing 2.0.1, each successive backup is much faster.
-Apple may have changed the calibration of the iPhone's reception "bars" while connected to a 3G network to reflect a stronger signal than before.
-Keypad loads quicker.
-Screen rotation in Safari appears to be smoother.
-Some apps may ask to be updated after the firmware upgrade.
-Netshare still works (iPhone tethering application)
Labels: apple, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/04/2008 08:58:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"That’s roughly double the number that were available when the store opened just over two weeks ago (on July 11, the same day the iPhone 3G went on sale)... Roughly 20% of the apps are free; 90% cost $10 or less. Most also work on the iPod touch," Elmer-Dewitt reports.
"Many consider this flood of software to be a bigger deal than the phone itself. Among smartphones, only the RIM Blackberry has created a comparable platform for so-called third-party programs, but because the Blackberry lacks a touch screen and accelerometer, its apps don’t compare with the iPhone’s in terms of features and ease of use," Elmer-Dewitt reports." Via MacDailyNews .
The App Store reminds me of back in the day Palm applications. It seemed like every day I checked Palmgear there were more applications to install on my Palm Vx. It's all about the apps..
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/29/2008 06:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
The findings, contained within the English-language 'Localizable.strings' file located in 'System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/WebKit.framework' are also accompanied by references to the Spotlight search, text-to-speech, file uploads, and the Finder." Via AppleInsider .
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/25/2008 03:37:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
The iPhone Dev Team has released the Pwnage Tool 2.0 . The tool will allow you to jailbreak and install 3rd party apps on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPhone 3G running 2.0 firmware.
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/19/2008 08:25:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Gizmodo is reporting that the iPhone Dev Team has announced that the Pwnage Tool that will be released very soon will not unlock the iPhone 3G. The good news is the tool will be able to Jailbreak the iPhone 3G, allowing you to run 3rd party applications as well as the App Store. The original iPhone with firmware 2.0 installed will be able to be unlocked and Jailbroken.
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/17/2008 11:29:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
The iPhone Dev Team has posted a screenshot of the very soon to be released Pwnage Tool. As you can see from the above screenshot the Pwnage Tool will support the 1st iPhone, iPod touch, and iPhone 3G. The. Pwnage Tool will allow you to run jaibreak apps as well as the ability to still run applications from the App Store.
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/15/2008 05:24:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
I was just browsing the applications that are available in the App Store and all I can say is WOW!!! The quality and quantity of applications on day 1 is simply amazing. I was actually surprised that there were so many FREE applications. If you're familiar with iTunes (at this point who isn't?), you'll feel right at home in the AppStore. As part of the iPhone 2.0 software you'll be able to access the App Store right from your device using the iPhone 3G's network, and the iPhone and iPod touch's WiFi connection (no need to connect to a computer). If you don't have an iPhone or iPod touch I can almost guarantee you'll want one after looking through the App Store.
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2008 03:37:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"Apple's highly anticipated iPhone App Store launched earlier this morning, spawning a user-generated list of the most popular applications available at no cost. This article previews the top 10 with links, descriptions, and screenshots."
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2008 03:30:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
NEW YORK – July 10, 2008 – AOL today announced three new iPhone OS applications: AIM, the leading instant messaging service; AOL Radio, the most popular online radio service and recent recipient of an Apple Design Award; and Truveo, the leading video search engine are available as free downloads from the Apple App Store beginning today.
“With AIM, AOL Radio and Truveo for the iPhone, consumers now have access to the world’s largest instant messaging network, over 350 streaming radio stations and millions of online videos,” said Kevin Conroy, Executive Vice President of AOL. “Over the past twelve months, AOL has revitalized its Mac development efforts and we’re thrilled to be bringing our world-class communications and multi-media experiences to iPhone users around the world via the App Store.”
The new AIM, AOL Radio and Truveo applications for the iPhone were built using Apple’s iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) and provide users a rich, full-featured experience, with added features unique to the iPhone.
* AIM for iPhone brings together all of the core features of AIM – such as real-time communication, the Buddy List window and the ability to see when friends and contacts are online and available to chat – and combines them with a host of new capabilities that make IM’ing from the iPhone easy and convenient, whether over a Wi-Fi, EDGE, or 3G network.
AIM has been designed from the ground up to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique user interface and advanced capabilities. New features developed specifically for the iPhone include the use of Gestures, which allows users to simply tap to start a new message or to swipe a finger to switch between conversations; Favorites, which puts the buddies with whom you keep in touch at your fingertips; and the ability to easily incorporate a photo taken with the iPhone's built in camera as a Buddy Icon. AIM for iPhone will be available to users worldwide.
* AOL Radio for iPhone gives users in the U.S. immediate, free access to more than 350 best-in-breed stations including more than 150 local CBS RADIO stations and custom channels and more than 200 AOL Radio stations spanning 25 musical genres. AOL Radio for iPhone leverages the iPhone’s Core Location framework to detect a user's location and automatically displays CBS RADIO stations nearest to the user. Additionally, AOL Radio for iPhone automatically adapts to the current connection speed of the device providing low-bandwidth streams when on a cellular network versus higher quality audio for Wi-Fi connections.
At Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference in June, AOL Radio was highlighted during the iPhone Developer Showcase and received the Apple Design Award for “Best Entertainment Application.”
* Truveo Mobile Video Search for iPhone maximizes the device’s premium video experience and makes it easy for users to search and browse through millions of online videos while on the go. Truveo’s leading video search engine provides direct links to video content that’s been optimized for the iPhone from a wide variety of video sources including CNN, Discovery Channel, HBO, NBC, PBS, Channel, Comedy Central, MTV and YouTube. Localized versions of Truveo Mobile Video Search for iPhone will be available for the U.S., Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK, with support for additional countries to follow in the coming months.
All three applications are available for free from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/
More information on AIM, AOL Radio and Truveo Mobile Video Search for iPhone can be found at http://mobile.aol.com/iphone .
In addition to the AIM, AOL Radio and Truveo applications for the iPhone, AOL has also optimized many of its popular websites and services for the iPhone’s Safari browser including; AOL.com, AOL Mail, AOL Mobile Search, AOL Money & Finance, Moviefone, AOL Food, AOL Horoscopes, AOL TV Listings and AOL Shopping.
Labels: aol, app store, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2008 03:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"Apple finally let developers know when their iPhone apps will be live on the App Store for users to download and use: around 9 am PST Thursday morning. That, at least, is when the embargo lifts and press can start writing about the specific applications. Presumably the App Store will go live, along with iPhone 2.0 software in general, around that time."
Labels: app store, apple, iphone, iphone 3G, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/09/2008 09:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
MacRumors is reporting that Apple has released a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 for developers tonight. The Read Me of the installer lists:
"Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home -- a free download from the App Store."
Of course it's not completely free as iPod touch users will have to pay $9.99 to upgrade to the 2.0 software (iPhone owners get this update for free), but still a very nice added benefit to doing so.
Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, itunes, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/26/2008 10:07:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Unless Apple's Australian iPod touch page made a huge mistake, it looks like the App Store will be available on June 27th. This also means that the iPhone 2.0 Firmware will also be released that day. Stay tuned.
Labels: apple, iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/11/2008 10:53:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Engadget has been shown a "proof-of-concept" version of SlingPlayer for the iPhone and iPod touch. The problem is Apple hasn't accepted Sling into the iPhone developer program. It looks like Apple's walled garden, I mean "App Store" might not let developers in who might compete with iTunes. Why would you buy an episode of your favorite show from iTunes when you could stream it from your SlingPlayer to your iPhone for free?
Labels: iphone, slingplayer, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/08/2008 09:18:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Is this a sign that the 3G iPhone is on its way? Stay tuned.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/25/2008 11:09:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"I can’t tell you how huge this is going to be. There will be thousands of iPhone programs, covering every possible interest. The iPhone will be valuable for far more than simple communications tasks; it will be the first widespread pocket desktop computer. You’re witnessing the birth of a third major computer platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone," Pogue reports.
"Sure, there are add-on programs for the Treo, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. But they’ll never achieve the ubiquity or popularity of iPhone apps, because Apple will preinstall the iPhone Apps Store right on every phone. That’s an online catalog of iPhone programs, which you can browse, download and install wirelessly, wherever you happen to be. That’s several thousand fewer barriers and steps than you’d encounter on the other smartphone platforms," Pogue reports.
"The release of iPhone 2.0 is over three months away, but I’ll stick my neck out and make a prediction: it will be a gigantic success, spreading the iPhone’s popularity both upward, into the corporate market, and downward, into the hands of the masses," Pogue reports. "iPhone 2.0 will turn this phone into an engineering tool, a game console, a free-calls Skype phone, a business tool, a dating service, an e-book reader, a chat room, a database, an Etch-a-Sketch…and that’s on Day One."
Labels: apple, iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/13/2008 08:39:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has posted the iPhone SDK online and you can download it for FREE here .
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2008 05:05:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2008—Apple® today previewed its iPhone™ 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to selected developers and enterprise customers. The iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to private corporate networks.
“We’re excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device.”
The iPhone SDK provides developers with a rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools to create innovative applications for iPhone and iPod® touch. Starting today, anyone can download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone Simulator on their Mac®. Apple today also introduced its new iPhone Developer Program, giving developers everything they need to create native applications, and the new App Store, a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications to iPhone and iPod touch users.
With the iPhone SDK, third party developers will be able to build native applications for the iPhone with a rich set of APIs, including programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media and Cocoa Touch technologies. The iPhone SDK will allow developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone’s groundbreaking Multi-Touch™ user interface, animation technology, large storage, built-in three-axis accelerometer and geographical location technology to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.
Apple has licensed Exchange ActiveSync from Microsoft and is building it right into the iPhone, so that iPhone will connect out-of-the-box to Microsoft Exchange Servers 2003 and 2007 for secure over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars and global address lists. Built-in Exchange ActiveSync support also enables security features such as remote wipe, password policies and auto-discovery. The iPhone 2.0 software supports Cisco IPsec VPN to ensure the highest level of IP-based encryption available for transmission of sensitive corporate data, as well as the ability to authenticate using digital certificates or password-based, multi-factor authentication. The addition of WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1x authentication enables enterprise customers to deploy iPhone and iPod touch with the latest standards for protection of Wi-Fi networks.
The iPhone 2.0 software provides a configuration utility that allows IT administrators to easily and quickly set up many iPhones, including password policies, VPN setting, installing certificates, email server settings and more. Once the configuration is defined it can be easily and securely delivered via web link or email to the user. To install, all the user has to do is authenticate with a user ID or password, download the configuration and tap install. Once installed, the user will have access to all their corporate IT services.
The iPhone 2.0 software release will contain the App Store, a new application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch. The App Store enables developers to reach every iPhone and iPod touch user. Developers set the price for their applications—including free—and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues. Users can download free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a secure, private page on the App Store accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications on the App Store. Third party iPhone and iPod touch applications must be approved by Apple and will be available exclusively through the App Store.
The iPhone SDK provides a reliable, fast and secure way to create innovative applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to the rich set of iPhone OS APIs, the iPhone SDK also provides advanced tools for creating native iPhone and iPod touch applications including: Xcode® for source code editing, project management and graphical debugging; Interface Builder with drag and drop interface creation and live preview; Instruments to monitor and optimize iPhone application performance in real time; and the iPhone Simulator to run and debug applications.
During the beta iPhone SDK program, a limited number of developers will be accepted into Apple’s new iPhone Developer Program and offered the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing. The Standard Program costs $99 (US) per year and gives members an iPhone SDK and development tools; access to pre-release iPhone software; technical support; the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing; and distribution of applications via the new App Store. The Enterprise Program costs $299 (US) per year.
In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such as the ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word and Excel, as well as the ability to mass delete and move email messages.
Labels: iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2008 04:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
• iTunes Store as hub - as expected, Apple will require future iPhone and iPod Touch applications to be distributed through Apple's iTunes Store.
• Apple as Application Gatekeeper - iLounge believes that Apple will act as a gatekeeper for the applications themselves and will formally approve or deny all software releases:
• No Accessory Support - no ability to support dock-based accessories (such as a GPS module), though the iPhone's own phone, Wi-Fi, and camera will reportedly accessible.
iLounge corroborates earlier rumors that the final SDK would be not ready for release at Apple's March 6th event. Instead, they echo that a beta will be available then, with the final release to await WWDC in June. Via MacDailyNews .
Labels: apple, iphone, itunes, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/29/2008 11:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Apple aired a new commercial for the iPod touch during Wednesday night's American Idol.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/27/2008 08:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
I've taken the plunge and applied the new iPod Touch 1.1.4 update to my unhacked 16GB iPod Touch.
The upgrade process was rather uneventful. The software download took 11 minutes and I didn't have to do anything special to apply the 150MB+ update. When the 1.1.3 ROM was released, I also purchased the software update adding Mail, Maps, Weather, Notes, and Stocks. Applying the 1.1.4 update preserved my software and settings. Literally, when the update was done installing, all I needed to do was to disconnect my iPod from my computer and start using it.
As with other reports filtering in from around the Internet, I did not notice any changes in the applications or settings. I was experiencing some crashes when user Safari to read AintItCoolNews.com, AppleInsider.com, and EngadgetMobile.com. After the upgrade, I spent a few minutes surfing those three sites trying to get Safari to crash and I couldn't. Hopefully Safari crashes are a thing of the past.
So now we need to sit and wait. As some have speculated already, this update probably includes the code to support third-party native on the device applications from developers other than Apple. I should caution you that I am guessing here as there is no apparent changes to the OS, GUI, or applications that I was able to detect.
If I discover anything of interest, I will post more about it.
¶ posted by Alan Grassia, Staff Writer @ 2/26/2008 07:32:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Labels: iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/26/2008 02:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
StyleTap is working on a version of their application that will allow Palm OS applications to run on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Labels: iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/23/2008 02:45:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Labels: apple, iphone, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/08/2008 11:23:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has just announced updates to both the iPhone and iPod touch. The 16GB iPhone is available now for $499. The iPod touch is now available with 32GB of storage for $499.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/05/2008 08:46:00 AM 0 comments
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A new Jailbreakin' app has come on the scene. iJailbreak is the simplest Jailbreak solution to date. This is the first ever, over the air Jailbreak for the iPhone and iPod touch. There is no computer required. All you need is to have a Jailbroken iPhone or touch running Frimware 1.1.1, or 1.1.2, and have Installer App. on it. This process takes about 45 minutes to do since it's being done over the air & no computer involved. Make sure you check out CrunchGear for more details.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/29/2008 08:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"So I've had the chance to examine the 1.1.3 firmware on a deeper level (using a technique not developed by me and which I can't release so don't ask) and have noticed some interesting changes behind the scenes that are quite blogworthy:
- SpringBoard no longer needs to be modified (via SummerBoard) in order to show extra applications in the /Applications folder.
- All applications now run as the user 'mobile' instead of as root.
- Preferences are now stored in /var/mobile rather than in /var/root.
What does this all mean? I'll tell you what it means.
The iPhone 1.1.3 firmware is ready for official installable applications.
Even though there are no applications available for purchase (besides the iPod Touch's $20 "upgrade package"), the installation architecture appears to be there already."
Labels: apple. iphone, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/23/2008 09:04:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
I know there are many people out there with multiple iPods, iPhones, and iPod touch's. Griffin has come to the rescue with the Griffin Powerdock. The Griffin Powerdock will be available in either a dual dock for $50 or the quad dock for $70.
Labels: accessories, iphone, ipod, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/17/2008 03:15:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has finally added the ability to manually manage music and videos on an iPhone with iTunes 7.6. Better late than never.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/15/2008 06:09:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple is now shipping the iPod touch with Mail, Google Maps, Notes, Weather, and Stocks (applications already found on the iPhone). If you own an iPod touch already you can buy the "January Upgrade" via iTunes for $19.99.
Labels: itunes, software, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/15/2008 05:53:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple has released firmware 1.1.3 for the iPhone and the iPod touch.
*Maps: New hybrid view, same as Google Maps. Satellite imagery and street mapping available on a single view.
*Maps: Location triangulation. Uses nearby WiFi access points and GSM towers (on the
iPhone, anyway) to roughly guesstimate your current location.
*Web Clips: Web bookmarks can now be saved as home screen icons, including zoom and location information.
*Home screen: Icons on the home screen can now be rearranged.
*Home screen: Up to 9 home screens can now be created and "flicked" between.
*SMS: A single text message can now be sent to multiple recipients; groups can be recalled for future use.
*iTunes: Movie rentals are now supported.
*iTunes: Support for lyrics.
***WARNING*** This update will wipe out any 3rd party applications you have installed on your iPhone and iPod touch.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/15/2008 05:08:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Personalized, direct-to-mobile music without satellites or additional hardware Las Vegas, NV Consumer Electronics Show - January 7, 2008 FlyTunes Inc. today demonstrated its new digital music service for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and other portable media players and cell phones. The FlyTunes service offers users a personalized satellite radio-like experience, with thousands of channels of digital music that can be enjoyed anywhere they go, regardless of wireless connection.
FlyTunes outshines satellite radio in a number of ways:
' FlyTunes does not require a receiver or additional hardware purchase; it works with the cell phone or personal media player already in a consumers pocket.
' FlyTunes offers access to over 100 times more channels than satellite radio, covering every conceivable musical taste.
' FlyTunes plays everywhere, unlike satellite radio, which does not work inside buildings, or on planes.
' FlyTunes allows users to personalize their music channels. While listening, users can promote favorite songs and flag unwanted ones (never to be played again).
' There are no setup or monthly fees for FlyTunes.
FlyTunes bridges the massive disconnect that exists between the hundreds of millions of cell phones and portable media players people already own, and thousands of Internet radio stations that broadcast every type of music they could want, said FlyTunes CEO Sam Abadir. From the users perspective, FlyTunes provides an extremely easy-to-use service that allows them to quickly get the music they want and to discover new music. Because FlyTunes uniquely sits between the broadcasters and the listener, it offers users personalized music, which has never been possible for satellite or terrestrial broadcasters, and the ability to cache hours of music for offline listening, continued Abadir.
FlyTunes allows users to create their own customized music channels by searching over 20,000 Internet radio stations to find music that matches their preferences. Hours of personalized music can be cached to a portable media player or cell phone and listened to anywhere. Portable devices with 3G capability can quickly cache additional music, greatly reducing battery drain.
FlyTunes works with Macintosh or PC computers, and will be released as a free download on January 21, 2008 at the FlyTunes.fm web site. The company is providing credentialed press with preview accounts at the CES show. FlyTunes works with all Apple iPods, including the iPhone, and iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, and all other popular media players supporting MP3 files, as well as multimedia-enabled cell phones.
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