http://applecontrol.com The latest iPhone and Apple news, reviews and more! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:55:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our podcast feed Download Directly Subscribe via iTunes Chad and Rene discuss iPad pre-orders, GDC 2010, iPhone 4.0 rumors, Google vs. Apple, Windows Phone 7 series, and all the week’s news. Listen in! Credits Thanks to the the iPhone Blog Store for sponsoring ... http://applecontrol.com/tipb-live-podcast-90-game-on/ According to Patently Apple, Apple is laying the foundations for a potential iGroups app that would allow like-minded iPhone (or iPod touch and iPad users, presumably) to set up MobileMe-powered social networks at events like WWDC (Apple’s yearly World Wide Developers Conference). The co... http://applecontrol.com/apple-developing-igroups-social-networking-app-for-iphone-patent-watch/ The Wall Street Journal reports that, with the iPad arriving in stores and on doorsteps in just a few weeks, Apple is still “scrambling” to secure subject matter deals for their magical and revolutionary new device. Why? Apple hasn’t yet reached a deal with many major TV prod... http://applecontrol.com/ipad-is-coming-but-where-are-the-content-deals/ NAVIGON’s new MyRegion is a customizable version of their turn-by-turn MobileNavigator app for iPhone that basically lets you buy just the navigation you need, when you need it, and expand via in-app purchase later. Three “regions” are available in the US — Western [iTune... http://applecontrol.com/navigon-brings-myregion-turn-by-turn-navigation-to-iphone/ Our podcast feed Download Directly Subscribe via iTunes Chad and Rene discuss iPad pre-orders, GDC 2010, iPhone 4.0 rumors, Google vs. Apple, Windows Phone 7 series, and all the week’s news. Listen in! Credits Thanks to the the iPhone Blog Store for sponsoring ... http://applecontrol.com/tipb-live-podcast-89-game-on/ Apple director Jerome B. York passed away today at the age of 71. President and CEO of Harwinton Capital, former CFO of IBM and Chrysler, and former vice chairman of Tracinda, he joined Apple’s board when Steve Jobs came back to the company. Apple’s CEO had the following to say: ... http://applecontrol.com/apple-board-member-jerome-b-york-1938-2010/ Here we have the Gracie Gear sports tops with handy PowerPouch for your iPhones or iPods. Gracie calls it the handsfree experience and yes, it is liberating. These tops are great for anyone who enjoys getting fit and for those who simply want to look like they are getting ... http://applecontrol.com/tipb-give-away-gracie-gear-workout-clothes-for-women-with-iphone-holder-built-in/ Rene talks to Marc Edwards of Bjango about iStat [$0.99 on sale - iTunes link] for iPhone, iPod touch, and… iPad! iStat lets you monitor the resources on your iPhone, including voice and info usage, RAM, storage, networking, up duration, processes, and more, and remotely monitor resources f... http://applecontrol.com/tipb-apps-5-4-istat-for-iphone/ HTC has sent out a press release in response to the patent infringement lawsuit Apple recently fired in their direction. CEO Peter Chou is quoted: “HTC disagrees with Apple’s actions and will fully defend itself. HTC strongly advocates intellectual property protection and will continue to ... http://applecontrol.com/htc-responds-to-apple-patent-lawsuit/ If you'd like to explore a new way to charge your iPhone or iPod touch when you're outdoors, next consider the Novothink Solar Surge iPhone /iPod touch charging case. NOVOTHINK empowers you to take advantage of the free, clean capability of the sun by offering innovative solar technology for todayâ... http://applecontrol.com/hybrid-solar-charger-for-iphone-ipod-touch/