iHateSn0w is currently working on another update to his iReb Program that allows people to save their 3.1 ecid signature so that they downgrade back to 3.1 when Apple releases another firmware update.
At one time or another, most of us have recommended an iPhone/iPod Touch app to friends or family members–usually by tweeting, e-mailing, or Facebooking about it.
Yappler Sync takes that concept to the next level, allowing you to build a custom list of the apps you like and then share that list via the social solution of your choice. Read more…
Mobile entertainment startup mSpot
is launching its Mobile Movies site, which will let users stream full-length movies on their mobile phones. Movies will be available on 30 different smart phones, including the iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices and via all four major U.S. carriers. Read more…
On Tuesday morning, CNN introduced an iPhone app that puts to shame similar products. Featuring live newscasts, video-on-demand, and a familiar iPhone interface, the CNN iPhone app also takes a step ahead of other news apps by charging $2 for the download.
NPR, Thomson-Reuters, Time Magazine, Associated Press, and Financial Times all have some snazzy apps delivering content to mobile users, free to download. CNN was late in delivering a dedicated news app for the iPhone, but now arrives in style with a novelty app that brings both live video from the news channel and on-demand content. Read more…
At least one third-party iPhone and iPod touch hardware accessory now reportedly takes advantage of the 3.0 software connectivity with automatic App Store download prompts.
One of the first accessories to sport the new feature is the new iTrip with App Support from Griffin Technology. First discovered by iLounge, the new capability automatically informs users that the necessary application is not installed on the iPhone or iPod touch. It then offers to connect to the App Store and automatically download the software, with the user’s permission.
“Upon acceptance, the iPhone or iPod touch then takes users to a new ‘For This Accessory’ page on the App Store, with a direct link to the necessary app’s listing, from which they can download and install the application,” the report said. Read more…
Do you ever get disturbed at night by a phone call or that annoying new email alert? Do you ever get attention of others in meeting because your phone just ringed? Try auto silent app, it puts phone into silent mode during meetings and in night.
Media players like Apple’s iPod will be set by default to a new, lower, “safe” volume level in Europe, thanks to a new rule passed by the European Commission Monday.
The new safety standards were approved in an effort to limit hearing loss among users of MP3 players. The executive of the European Union said that the default setting is designed to discourage people from listening to devices at “dangerously high volumes.”
A recent study that listening to music on players at high volume over a sustained period can lead to permanent hearing damage, and that 5 percent to 10 percent of listeners, or 10 million people, are at risk.
The rule states that listening at 80 decibels adjusted should not exceed 40 hours per week, while 89 decibels should be limited to 5 hours each week. Settings on devices like iPods will be based on those criteria. Read more…
As you guys may know the iphone is the best smartphone out there on the market. I myself am proud to say I have an iPhone 3G S and am loving it. The iphone has replaced a lot of my gadgets as it offers video recording, voice memo’s, camera, email, web-browser, etc etc… The list would go on forever if I named the apps I use so lets put it this way. If you have an iphone in your pocket you pretty much have a laptop in your pocket and that is why the iPhone is the coolest thing out there right now.
Hong Kong-based China Unicom released details today concerning its August announcement of a three-year deal to sell the iPhone. Sales of the iPhone will begin in October, dovetailing with its October 1st 3G network launch, and will be priced at approximately 5000 Yuan, or around US$730. The iPhone will be sold in both Apple retail stores and through Unicom’s own network of stores, and plans for the iPhone will range from 126 Yuan to 886 Yuan, or about US$18 to US$130. There will also be a handset subsidy, depending on the chosen plan above 126 Yuan, which maxes out at 4253 Yuan, or about US$623.
China Unicom competes heavily with the larger China Telecom, which is believed to be in negotiations to distribute the Palm Pre.
Via tuaw.com
TomTom has finally released pricing for its iPhone car cradle, which is due for release next month. You can expect to lay down $120 when you go to pick up your cradle. That price doesn’t include the TomTom turn-by-turn iPhone software which will add an additional Read more…