Feb

29

More on the iPhone SDK

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February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With an official Appple announcement coming next week, iPhone SDK news rumors are flying.
iPhone Lounge is rumoring the following details:

iTunes Store as hub: iPhone applications will apparently be released through the iTunes store.  This is the same as iPod applications are handled currently.  There is no surprise here.
Apple as application picker: Apple is might be […]

Feb

27

Apple iPhone SDK News

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February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Reuters is reporting that Apple is sending out those golden tickets to all of the major media and technology outlets for a press conference on March 6.
Here is a snippet from the invitation:
“Please join us to learn about the iPhone software roadmap, including the iPhone SDK and some exciting new enterprise features,”
The announcement is only […]

Feb

27

Web App Wednesday - TipCalc Review

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February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

True story - I went out to eat with a bunch of writing teacher friends of mine.  When it came time to pay the bill, were were at a loss.  Imagine a bunch of word nerds trying to divvy up the check, figure out tax, and calculate a tip.  It was honestly a pretty sad […]

Feb

26

Firmware 1.1.4 Released - Updated

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February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today, Apple released iPhone 1.1.4 for the iPhone and iPod touch. In the extensive minimal changelog, all that we get is “bug fixes.” There are reports that systems seem “snapier” and there are conflicting reports of the accuracy of the Google Map App being more / less accurate. Exchange support is also […]

Feb

25

Talk is Cheap - Unlimited Voice Plan

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February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you talk on your phone, and I mean talk a lot, then AT&T has a deal for you. AT&T is offering unlimited voice calls for a flat $99. If you choose this plan, you are still tied to the $20 data plan. So, if you can’t seem to stop calling and […]

Feb

23

Weekend Distractions

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February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Weekend Distraction for the week of February 23rd.
This week’s photo comes to us from Cameron. He took this photo in Jamaica using his iPhone. This is a great photo because where I am at, it is cold and gray outside. A little Jamaica sun and cuddling sure would brighten […]

Feb

23

Bad News Sportsfans, iPhone SDK May Be Delayed

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February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) was promised by the end of February. I just checked, and well, here we are; it is the end of February.  Unless Apple is going to do a sneaky, underwhelming release of the SDK, it doesn’t look like it is coming.
In fact, Business Week is reporting rumoring that the […]

Feb

22

iTunes Video Rentals on The Cheap and on the Go

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February 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

This it iPhone news; I promise.
There was an update to iTunes 7.6.1 this week for those of you that weren’t paying attention.  This update was mostly Apple TV related, which is neither here nor there.  Accompanying the update release, was a tasty tidbit about 99 cent iTunes movie rentals.
Every Thursday, Apple will release one move […]

Feb

21

New Blog Feature - Weekend Distraction

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February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I am starting a new blog feature this week, The Weekend Distraction. In the Weekend Distraction, I want to post and share your photos taken of your adventures with your iPhone. That’s right, this is your opportunity to share you iPhone photos with the world.
Interesting topics can include:

People you meet on the […]

Feb

20

Web App Wednesday

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February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Are you a list person? Do you make lists before you do anything? Does the phrase “Getting Things Done” get you all twitterpated?
I am definately a list man. That has been one of the bothers of the iPhone since the day 1 - there is no task or list manager that is native […]

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