FCC Investigating Google Voice Rejection from Apple’s iTunes App Store, AT&T’s Involvement
July 31, 2009
Techcrunch got a hold of a letter sent by the FCC to Apple seeking more knowledge on the rejection of Google’s Google Voice app, and removal of third party Google Voice apps already in the iTunes App Store.
Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission wants to know why Apple rejected…
iPhone TIPS: OS 3.0.1 Landed And Fixes SMS Vulnerability
July 31, 2009
Q: What? A: As expected, Apple has released iPhone Firmware 3.0.1 which patches the SMS vulnerability that has been getting a lot of news lately. Q: How to get it? A: Connect your iPhone of any version (2G 3G 3GS) with your PC or Mac, soon after start iTunes.Remember to have the latest version of …
iPhone TIPS: Apple exposition Lists Jailbroken iPhone Issues
July 31, 2009
Q: What trouble do I get in whether I jailbreak my iPhone? A: We have spent several blogposts about jailbreaks. The latest blogpost was the Redsn0w spread HERE. However, the findings of the troubles were more user experieces. However, as of yesterday, Apple has published a support essay [ HERE ] w…
iPhone TIPS: Navigon Europe Sale $139.99 -> $99.99 Now!
July 31, 2009
Q: What? A: The subject of that post says it all. German Navigon has put the European version of his popular navigation software into summer sale. The Navigon Europe costs $99,99 App Store Info that offer starts as of now and ends 31 st August. that price has been the introduction price back in Jun…
UPDATED: iPhone OS 3.0.1 Now Available Via iTunes
July 31, 2009
UPDATE: Gizmodo received a statement from Apple regarding the 3.0.1 software update:
We appreciate the info provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. that AM, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of that exploit, we’ve issued a free software u…
Apple Officially Warns Against Jailbreaking
July 31, 2009
Apple has finally gotten around to posting a support article based upon the dangers of hacking your iPhone via the process of jailbreaking. The list of possible side effects are indeed accurate, lets take a look at what is listed:
Device and application instability
Unreliable voice and data
Disr…
Regarding that Leaked Black “iPhone” Bezel…
July 31, 2009
Turns out that leaked black bezel that made the Net rounds prior to the iPhone 3GS’ rounds was… actually for a Creative Zii Egg. Says CNET Asia provides the picture, and MacRumors the short version:
The Zii Egg is a multi-touch iPod touch-like device that runs Google’s Androi…
Nintendo: iPhone May Damage Sales
July 31, 2009
Warning that its profits may decline, Wii and DS manufacturer Nintendo played the “current economic conditions” card but plus laid a new one on the gaming table — increased competition thanks to Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch.
The newly launched Nintendo DSi is seen as a pa…
Top 5 Must-Have Jailbreak Apps: Post iPhone 3.0 Edition
July 31, 2009
Today TiPb brings you round four of the Top 5 Must-Have Jailbreak Apps series, that one focused on what still makes Jailbreak compelling in a post-iPhone 3.0 world.
Now, all of the Jailbreak experts out there will (or should!) know about all these apps already. The purpose of that spread is to g…
Comic Book Action on Your iPhone
July 31, 2009
Comics , priced at $0.99 is a very popular iPhone application. It superbly serves the purpose of both a comic reader and a comic book store. that is a godsend for the comics enthusiast who can now have a collection of comic books right in his pocket. Comics produce use of the in-a…