Monday, June 1, 2009

iPhone News Of The Day

  • Apple has released iTunes 8.2, the latest version of its digital media management software. According to Apple’s release notes, iTunes 8.2 supports “iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update,” and also includes “many accessibility improvements and bug fixes.” In April, Apple began providing registered iPhone developers with a pre-release version of iTunes 8.2, which was required to activate the later beta…
    • Best Buy issued an internal memo over the weekend to inform its sales force that iPhone 3G is now in limited supply. This follows reports from last week that Vodafone had sent an email to its retail staff indicating that the 16GB iPhone has been marked "end of life" by...
    • Available In: Cydia       Price: Free   Ok, iBlank has been out for some time now however, it has been a while since I have done a review of it. With all the iNav inspired themes lately, I thought it would be good to do another review of iBlank since it has had some updates since the last [...]
      • As a budget-priced "micro system" for users of iPods who also happen to still have CD collections, Gear4's new CDM-100 (£90/$150) includes two speakers -- each with two drivers -- as well as a main console with AM/FM radio tuning, a top-loading CD drive, and an iPod dock. Interestingly, the main console's clock includes an alarm and snooze feature, as well as station memory for the radio. The system includes an elaborate remote control and…
        • The team at Ripdev has updated their iPhone theme installer Icy to version 1.4.1, adding several updates focusing on OS 3.0 compatability. The new version of Icy can be downloaded and installed for free using either Cydia with the http://apt.ripdev.com source or in Installer under the System category. You can learn more about Icy here . Full changes list after the break.
          • Since Apple doesn’t provide detailed release notes with each of their beta installments, it’s understandable that details about less obvious features and changes would only come to light gradually, as people poked around and tried different (and sometimes unusual) things with their devices. Computerworld’s Seth Weintraub was fooling around with the Mobile Safari browser included [...] Related Posts GigaOM: With Latitude, Google Fires Another Shot at Mobile Operators GigaOM: Flurry Looks to the…
          • According to a beta tester of the iPhone 3.0 software, the forthcoming update will no longer let you re-downlad iPhone apps you've already downloaded.
            • Called ChargeDock (£40/$75), Gear4's simple and austere black charging and synchronization dock for the iPod and iPhone comes with a power adapter, USB cable, and inserts to resize its dock for certain iPod and iPhone models. It doesn't offer the audio out or remote control functionality found in Gear4's ProControl AV unit....
              • Available In: Cydia       Price: Free   To keep up-to-date on the SBSettings, there have been two more updates recently. The updates 2.99-3 & 2.99-4 had one bug fix and added one new option:
                    • A bug fix so that you cannot type in the mobile substrate text box
                and
                    • The ability to hide the hold indicator, that is the [...]
                • Filed under: iPhone , App Store , iPod touch , App Review One thing the iPhone has done is give a boost to audiobooks. They are a great way to pass the time while driving, sitting in an airport, or taking a long commute. Audio Classics [App Store] is a US$0.99 app that contains 6 public domain books professionally read by a narrator. The app runs on both the iPhone and the iPod touch. The books include: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (the original story that inspired the recent movie) The Wonderful…
                  • If you're gonna buy a discounted mid-sized HDTV and cheap video games for yourself, at least remember to pick up some free Burt's Beeswax lip balm and Victoria's Secret panties for your lady. Computing and Peripherals: • Dell Vostro 220s Dual Core Desktop with 3GB RAM and 22" LCD Monitor for $369 (normally $699). • ASUS Eee PC 7" Netbook for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $179). • 23" Dell S2309W Widescreen LCD Monitor for $169 plus free shipping (normally $279). •…
                    • Available In: App Store       Price: $9.99 & $1.99   I’m not going to lie, we get quite a few Press Releases in our email. Usually, I’m not huge on publishing them unless I get one that I think is really cool. DSLR Remote is one of those Press Releases. DSLR Remote, by onOne software, is an application [...]
                      • Soon you will be able to synchronize your iPhone or iPod touch to your PC or Mac, using a low power chip from Alereon. The new device—a reference design to be used by third-party manufacturers—is small and have a built-in battery that will supply electricity to the iPhone while it's synchronizing with iTunes without any cable. Then again, you will need a cable to recharge the battery, which begs the question: Is there any real advantage of synchronizing wirelessly when you will need a cable anyway…
                        • Copyright © 2009 PatrickJ. Visit the original article at http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/iphone-application-reviews/review-youtube-select-for-iphone/ . YouTube Select is an app that promises to save you the effort of discovering the best videos on YouTube, claiming to have done the job for you …
                          All of us love youtube videos but it has been a frustrating experience searching for high quality [...]
                          • If you aren’t already aware by now, Ian Marsh from Nimblebit makes some of the best casual games for the iPhone and iPod touch. His games almost always feature easy to learn controls along with addicting casual gameplay, and his new game Bluebird looks to fit the mold perfectly. Bluebird is a simple casual game that [...]
                            • Monster Cable has quietly rolled out its new iCarPlay Wireless 800 charger and FM transmitter for the iPod and iPhone. Spotted by iLounge in Target stores but unlisted on both the store’s and Monster’s web sites, the iPod- and iPhone-certified 800 features a new control bulb with a display that’s hidden when not in use and a new multi-function knob for choosing stations and presets, as well as AutoScan 3D, an updated version of the…
                              • A pair of theives “armed” only with a toddler to distract employees walked out of a SuperTarget with an iPod Touch. Police are still looking for the man and woman who snatched the device in a Boynton Beach, Florida store.
                                In the security cam footage, you can see the man talking to a sales associate in [...] This article is copyright Cultomedia Corp .
                                • Available In: Cydia       Price: Free   Black Wood is a nicely designed mostly black theme with some white and yellow accents. This is a “normal” theme (meaning not an iNav theme) so, there is no additional set-up. The theme comes with a wallpaper, dock, 269 icons, badge, slider…etc. The theme package also include a template for [...]
                                  • The winners of our FastMac TruePower iV Giveaway have just been announced. In the giveaway, 20 iLounge readers won a FastMac iV Battery Extender and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch, with ten of each model given out. Congratulations to all the winners! Don’t forget to enter our iPWR SuperPack Giveaway, our Giveaway of the Month for June.
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                                    • iLounge is pleased to announce the iPWR SuperPack Giveaway. In our Giveaway of the Month for June, 20 lucky iLounge readers will receive an iPWR SuperPack Rechargeable External Battery for the iPhone or iPod touch. To enter, simply fill out and submit the form on the giveaway page—the giveaway will end on June 30, 2009 at 11:59PM Pacific Time. Good luck!
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                                      • If you don't mind seeing your iPhone's guts splayed out, it's fairly easy to replace its battery. (Credit: Rapid Repair) It's a sad fact of life: iPhone batteries wear out. Most users learn this about 18 months after they buy one, when the phone can barely last a day without running out of juice. Sadder still: With iPhones sealed up tighter than an astronaut's flight suit, there's no easy way to replace a worn-out battery. But there is a way. In fact, if your iPhone is out of…
                                        • Belkin has announced two new TuneBase iPod/iPhone automobile mounts, each with hands-free calling features.
                                          • Programming for the iPhone is still pretty new. It might be a bit tougher to find iPhone developer resources, but we found a bunch that will get you through building any iPhone app you might be starting on. Check out our list of our favorite developer books, blogs, podcasts, screencasts, open-source libraries, communities, forums, conferences, [...] Related Posts GigaOM: How Apple Put Everyone In an App State of Mind GigaOM: PhoneGap Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Mobile App Platforms TheAppleBlog:…
                                          • As one of relatively few decorative and protective options for the third-generation iPod shuffle, Core Cases' new Aluminum Jacket ($20) is sold in two three-packs -- "AM" with three bright colors and "PM" with three more subdued, mature colors -- each with foam-padded metal shells that cover much of the iPod shuffle's body. The top, back, and bottom are exposed, but the front and sides are covered. Like all Core Cases shells, these are well-made and…
                                            • iPhone 3G supplies are dwindling. Does this mean a new model is on the way? (Credit: James Martin/CNET) First-generation iPhone 3Gs are becoming a lot more scarce at retail. Best Buy is anticipating its iPhone inventory running very low over the next few weeks, according to AppleInsider . A memo from Best Buy corporate to its sales employees says the stream of iPhone 3G inventory to its stores will slow to a trickle. Some stores may run completely out of the devices. Reports surfaced last week of an…
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