Archives - Posts written in August, 2008
MacRumors: Belkin JoyPod Game Controller for iPhone with App Support? [Update: No]Posted August 31st
“ Over at TouchArcade.com, we have posted an image of what appears to be a Belkin gaming controller accessory for the iPhone. The ad copy of the accompanying unconfirmed image claims that the new "JoyPod" will provide App Store support. If t... ” Tagged as Uncategorized | No Comments » | Continue
Funky Punch and Milebug (Mileage Log) on SalePosted August 30th
“ A couple of temporary sales on the App Store provide significant discounts from the normal price of the following apps. Milebug - Mileage Log [App Store] is normally priced at $9.99 but is temporarily priced at $2.99. Mi... ” Tagged as Uncategorized | No Comments » | Continue
Gameloft’s Asphalt 4 Elite Racing Now Available [Video]Posted August 30th
“ Gameloft has released their Asphalt 4 Elite Racing [App Store] game to the app store tonight. The $9.99 game was originally expected by the end of July. The new racer provides some unique features such as Wi-Fi multiplayer mo... ” Tagged as Uncategorized | No Comments » | Continue
iPhone imitators prepping for their close-upsPosted August 29th
“Major phone makers are angling to create their own iconic device to match the iPhone, Computerworld reports.
iPhone photo scavenger hunt is afootPosted August 29th
“Software developer Platial is running a scavenger hunt for iPhone owners over the Labor Day weekend.
China Mobile to Subsidize iPhonePosted August 29th
“ A new report claims that the ongoing negotiations between Apple and China Mobile are making some headway. According to an "insider", China Mobile will be relying on handset subsidies to bring the iPhone to China. This new plan apparen... ” Tagged as Uncategorized | No Comments » | Continue
Salling Media Sync transfers music to your phonePosted August 29th
“Non-iPhone users can now sync music with their Sony, Sony Ericsson and Nokia phones with Salling Media Sync.
iPhone’s arrival in Russia confirmedPosted August 29th
“Filed under: Apple Corporate, Rumors, iPhone
Earlier this week, Russian communications company VimpelCom announced their intention to bring the iPhone to Russia, the first company to do so. The particulars aren't available yet, but VimpelCom representatives said they hope to be selling the iPhone "...later this year."Earlier rumors were pointing to this announcement. Last week, Reuters reported on a rumor about a deal that would bring the iPhone to Russia, identifying Mobile TeleSystems as the carrier. That rumor suggested an October launch. Also, when Steve Jobs spoke with CNBC shortly after the launch of the 3G iPhone, he said that a deal with Russia would likely happen "...later this year."Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ”
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My Favorite iPhone Apps: Mat’s PicksPosted August 29th
“Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPod Family, iPhone, App Store
For my shot at iPhone favorites I'm going with three apps I find myself returning to over and over.
Zenbe Lists (iTunes link) - this is the third-party app I find myself using most often. It's basically a TO DO list manager, but with a big difference: online syncing. The Zenbe iPhone application interfaces with the online lists that you can manage from your desktop at lists.zenbe.com (free account required). But unlike some other iPhone apps that are front-ends for online services, Zenbe on the iPhone caches all your data locally. That means that you can access and edit your lists even when you can't get online (e.g. on a plane) and then sync when you get back online. With the absence of notes syncing on the iPhone I end up putting all kinds of things into Zenbe: shopping lists, travel info (flight schedules, etc.), various ideas that come to me on the go, and much more (free).
Moonlight Mahjong (iTunes link) - games are naturally a matter of personal taste, but this 3D implementation of mahjong on the iPhone is first class. It utilizes the standard iPhone gestures for zooming and panning, as well as automatically recognizes device orientation. The full version includes 19 different tile layouts for a very reasonable $4.99; there's also a free lite version (iTunes link), which will give you a good taste the gameplay but is limited to 3 tile layouts. Moonlight Mahjong does not include sound, but that makes it perfect for listening to your own tunes, which I much prefer.
Pandora (iTunes ...”
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Apple promises September fix for iPhone security flawPosted August 28th
“A security flaw that allows access to a locked iPhone will be released in September, Apple said.