Skyfire submitted to App Store.
by
Mike
Posted September 2nd, 2010 at 10:20 am
It's easy to say the weekly stories of App Store approval/rejections are an emotional roller coaster. But finally -- Finally! -- we can say that Apple appears to be weeding out the stupidity and employing some people with common sense once and for all. At one point, apps that "copied functions of native iOS apps" were banned outright -- no matter how good they were. But Apple has at least relented a tiny bit of control. Now there are several stand alone browsers to choose from, namely Opera....
The way Apple should have handled multitasking: multifl0w
by
Mike
Posted August 25th, 2010 at 7:13 am
iOS4 and the iPhone 4 have remedied a lot of the issues that originally required jailbreaking to reach -- multi-tasking (kind of, since iOS 4's handling of 3rd party apps isn't truly multi-tasking), UI customization (ok, a simple wallpaper change isn't enough, Apple), tethering, and so on and so forth. I'll give it to Apple; every year like clockwork, they're pushed out a handful or more of useful and critical updates that keep loyal and new users alike coming back for more.
But even then, t...
Browser battle: WinPhone 7 (early build), Android 2.2, and iOS 4.0.1
by
Mike
Posted August 24th, 2010 at 6:57 am
I have to admit, as Windows Phone 7 launch draws nearer, I find myself getting more and more excited. Part of it is the love I have for new, shiny gadgets. The other part is eager to see how well Microsoft managed to make Windows Phone 7. So far, we've seen plenty of promising features and hands on accounts. But the little things that we encounter day in and day out also play a big part in the success and/or failure of a platform. So today, we're looking at the browser, Mobile IE, in Window...
Apple falls to new low: Patent filing details ways to wipe/deactivate/disable jailbroken users’ iPhones.
by
Mike
Posted August 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Apple makes some great products. There's no doubt about that. They're easily a market leader when it comes to consumer electronics. But they're far from perfect. The one thing that ruffles the most feathers as of late concerning Apple is that of iDevices and jailbreaking. Those whom are pro-jailbreaking say it opens up Apple's devices, adds functionality, and provides an overall more enjoyable experience. Those on the other side of the fence, however, say it destroys the iPhone's security,...
Installing Android on your iPhone just got a lot easier: iPhoDroid
by
Mike
Posted August 18th, 2010 at 9:52 am
You may be wondering who on earth would want to put Android on their iPhone. To tech noobs and non-geeks, I'll agree it seems rather stupid. On the flip side however, there are plenty of people just like me who want to do it, and do it just because they can. Until now, the process of actually getting Android up and running on your iPhone was a fairly length, involved project reserved for all but the most talented devs. Not anymore thanks to iPhoDroid.
The whole package is still in it's de...
Upcoming Verizon iPhone to use higher clocked 1.2GHz processor? Probably not.
by
Mike
Posted August 12th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Verizon iPhone rumors are a dime a dozen. Since 2007, said rumors have proliferated the web in waves of interest and subsequent fall outs. The rumors initially draw a lot of fan fare. But soon after, the lack of any continuing information and actual tangible products silences the uprising. This latest time, however, the iPhone rumors are back, and pushing harder than ever. Specifically, the rumor of the day is that the surely upcoming CDMA iPhone 4 will get an upgrade over its GSM cousin ...
Like clockwork, Apple removes Camera+ due to oh so naughty hardware shutter feature…
by
Mike
Posted August 12th, 2010 at 8:41 am
And just like that, the super handy Camera+ hardware shutter feature that was unlockable via a simple Safari URL is no more. Apple has decided enough is enough, that they don't like innovation, and that the generally hate each and every one of us. In laymens terms, Apple yanked Camera+ from the market after the interwebs lit up yesterday with tales of the handy volume button/shutter trick.
The mindless followers will defend Apple religiously, citing developers of Camera+, Tap Tap Tap, as in...
Camera+ hardware shutter unlocked via simple Safari URL.
by
Mike
Posted August 11th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Camera+ is an awesome and well put together iPhone camera application. In a recent update, they made it even better by tapping into the volume +/- buttons to use them as a shutter button. Awesome! I along with countless other iPhone users know holding your precious iDevice and trying to poke the screen to aim and shoot isn't always the best option. It's nice to actually have...you know...options. But this is the iPhone and the infamous App Store approval process at work. So you know where ...
Beatles on iTunes: “Don’t hold your breath”.
by
Mike
Posted August 6th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Oh geeze. Another "When are the Beatles coming to iTunes" posts? Well, I haven't actually written one yet, so I'm in the clear. But on that note of Beatles and iTunes, we do have to ask: What's the holdup? According to a fresh Reuters posting all of the involved parties can't reach a legitimate deal. Someone isn't getting as much money as they feel entitled to. That's what it really boils down to. It's sad too. While I can't stand the Beatles (Go on, rake me over the coals...), I underst...
EU Commsions says sianara to BlackBerry, hello to iPhone and HTC.
by
Mike
Posted August 4th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Man, RIM just can't catch a break this week. On on the heels of recent Blackberry bans originating from the Middle East and an all new BlackBerry Torch, the latest BlackBerry news has yet another defector -- the EU Commission. Much like the other countries that have denounced the BlackBerry so far, too great of security is the reasoning behind the EU's move. Instead of the tried and true corporate work horse, EU Commission members will have the option to choose from HTC phones and Apple's eve...
FaceTime over 3G: ~3MB/minute.
by
Mike
Posted August 4th, 2010 at 9:45 am
FaceTime may be restricted to WiFi-only, officially, but that doesn't mean consumers don't have options. On the more "Apple approved" front, you've got Fring. But if you want to use the "one more thing" that truly makes the iPhone4 the iPhone 4, jailbreaking is your only answer. For when you do this, a little app called "My3G" allows you turn Wifi-only apps into 3G loving apps too.
AT&T has complained long and hard about iPhone data usage. With that in mind, how much data does FaceTime ...
Brazil gets it: 100% legal to circumnavigate DRM for legal purposes. Fines given to rights holders for preventing fair use.
T-Mobile 2010 road map leaked. 5 more Android devices by years end?
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