<![CDATA[Gizmodo: application]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: application]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/application http://gizmodo.com/tag/application <![CDATA[Kindle 1.1 for iPhone Now Available]]> If you are into the whole book thing, go and download the latest update. It's worth it.

• Read in portrait or landscape mode
• Pinch to zoom images in books
• Select alternate background and text colors to improve
reading comfort in low light conditions.
• Tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages

You know what would be really funny, Jeff? That Apple introduces a 10" iPod touch at WWDC. [Kindle for iPhone]

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<![CDATA[I Pity the Fool Who Didn't Know About Mr. T's App Store Contribution]]> Apologies in advance, Mr. T, for not reporting on your very first App store contribution sooner. That said, I pity the fool who doesn't download iPity today!

Stop rubbing your eyes. Yes, this is a real app. It went up yesterday and lists for $0.99. What do you get for a dollar, you ask?

Well, if we ignore the fact that you're still here asking questions, and not downloading iPity already, then the app basically recites classic Mr. T lines on demand.

The app is the work of developer E.E. Flobes, and includes more than 30 classic Mr. T sayings. Tap his face for a random one, or head into the menu to select that special saying from the list. Mr. T's mouth even moves as the audio plays.

We have no idea if this is licensed or what, but it probably isn't. What's damning for the Apple approval process is great for you however, especially if you love Mr. T like we do.

And even if it does get removed, there's always this. [App Store via VentureBeat]

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<![CDATA[Nokia's Four-Way Folding Communicator Patent is Hinge-Tastic]]> Nokia applied for a patent on Christmas for an innovative communicator-type device that folds out into four attached pieces, presumably two for a keyboard and two for the screen.

It's not totally clear what this device would even do; Nokia included media, games, and communication in their application, but that's not a hint so much as the company merely covering their bases. Folding gadgets would be a great way to save pocket space without losing functionality, but the design could easily end up clunky if it's not done just right. [Core77]

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<![CDATA[Enable Four-Finger Gestures on Original MacBook Air with Dangerous Scary Hack]]> Macrumors forum member michaelb, in a fit of jealousy over his ladyfriend's new unibody MacBook, decided to try to trick his last-gen MacBook Air into recognizing four-finger gestures. He installed the updated 10.5.5 system from the new MacBook onto his Air, and then through some tricky manipulation of the kernel extension, managed to get the flashy four-finger gestures working. This is like the invention of sliced bread times infinity.

He can use Exposé and Application Switcher just like the newer models, and suspects all later-model MacBooks could also work. Macrumors warns that this is absolutely not recommended for the casual user, and could have awful results you and I can't even guess at, but it's definitely an impressive trick. Makes you wonder why Apple couldn't have just updated all of the older machines via a firmware upgrade, doesn't it? [Macrumors]

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<![CDATA[Last Call iPhone App Wants You To Get Drunk Responsibly]]> Similar to other drunk-calculating iPhone apps, Last Call determines how smashed you are by your weight and how many drinks you've knocked back. However, unlike all those other apps, it's free, it also calculates your drunkenness by the specific type of alcoholic beverage you've consumed, and it gives you options on what to do next now that you're super drunk. If you've had a few too many drinks to drive, you can press a button on the app that'll call a taxi for you. And if you've disregarded the taxi button, there's another button that'll help you to find a local lawyer for when you get that DUI, tsk tsk. [Wired]

Related: Gizmodo's Essential Iphone Apps

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<![CDATA[iPhone FakeCalls App Bails You Out of Awkward Situations]]> Magic Tap, a 99-cent iPhone application, lets you send fake calls to yourself on command, just in case you ever need an excuse to get out of an awkward situation such as a horrible blind date, or having "that talk" with your girlfriend. To make this application more realistic, it lets you customize the caller's name, number and photo I.D. to anyone you choose. However, keep this in mind: setting the caller I.D. to "Shakira" with a steamy photo of the diva probably wouldn't be too convincing, so you better stick with using Jason Chen's sexy mug instead. We've even provided one for you after the cut. [PC World]

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<![CDATA[Podcaster Version 1.1 Available on iPhone App Black Market]]> Podcaster, the app that just won't quit no matter how many times Apple tries to shut it down, is now up for download on Cydia as version 1.1. People who want Podcaster can now get it through the iPhone app black market, though questions about why it was blocked from legitimate channels are still left unanswered. [Thanks Ameet and MN!]

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<![CDATA[TiVoRemote App Updated with Slick GUI and Handy Features]]> TiVoremote, the iPhone / iPod touch Telnet TiVo Remote app, was finally updated a few weeks ago with an ooey gooey GUI, and some really useful new features. Now at version 0.23, the app can now detect TiVos on your home network, allowing for easy selection of the TiVo you want to control. What's even better is the app now has the ability to download the Now Playing list data from the TiVo, allowing the iPhone to show what's been recorded and display each recordings data info. The app can also use the NPL data to start playing the recordings automatically. So if you've got a Jailbroken iPhone / iPod touch, and a Series 3 TiVo, I would suggest giving the app a try, it's surprisingly useful. [TiVoRemote]

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<![CDATA[iPhone / iPod TiVoRemote App Makes Telnet Control Easy]]> Remember when we showed you an iPhone controlling a TiVo over IP by means of Telnet? Well, over at the TiVo Community Forum, a user named Duckfin has compiled a "quick and dirty little program" that gives the iPhone and iPod touch a proper TiVo Remote. The app which is named TiVoRemote, no surprise there, actually makes practical use of TiVo's Telnet control feature. But as with most apps these days it does require a jailbroken iPhone / iPod. For installation and info hit the jump.

Installation is pretty simple and allows for TiVoRemote to be installed via Installer.app, once a new source is added. After launching the program and entering the settings menu, all that's required is the TiVo's IP address. Once entered, your iPhone / iPod is ready to control your Series 3 or HD TiVo. As you can see from the video above and picture below, the key layout is pretty basic. But I am sure it's only a matter of time till it gets spruced up, allowing the TiVo guy to be on the iPhone / iPod. From complete instructions hit the TiVoRemote link for the Google Code page. [TiVoRemote via TiVo Community Forum]
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<![CDATA[Epocrates and Apple Bringing iPhone App for Medical Professionals]]> Epocrates is working directly with those fruity chaps at Apple, in the hope of bringing an application for medical professionals to the iPhone. The app will support a drug search feature, as well as providing updates with recent, relevant medical information. Epocrates is one of the few companies that is working directly alongside Apple to create software for the newly opened iPhone, and the development is promising because it proves the iPhone has some serious worth in a professional capacity. Expect pharmacists to be made extinct once Epocrates unleashes the drug-searching monster app. Jump for the full PR release.

Epocrates Executive Available to Discuss iPhone Software Roadmap Demo Epocrates®, Inc., developer of mobile applications used by more than 500,000 healthcare professionals, is excited to announce that it has begun development of its clinical software products for the iPhone operating system. Epocrates was one of only five companies, including Salesforce.com, AOL, EA and Sega, to be highlighted by Steve Jobs during the iPhone Software Roadmap media briefing. "By putting so much computing power into such an elegant mobile device, Apple has opened up tremendous opportunities for application developers," said Kirk Loevner, Chairman and CEO of Epocrates, Inc. "The technology and software in the iPhone OS will allow us to create new and innovative applications that help improve patient safety and provide healthcare professionals with an unsurpassed user experience." How Epocrates is Working with Apple® to Develop Clinical Software for iPhone Epocrates is one of a few companies who have been working directly with Apple to create an application that can be stored directly on the device. This will enable healthcare professionals to always have immediate access to vital clinical information wherever and whenever they need it, regardless of Internet connectivity. When a connection is established, the device will be automatically populated with updated drug and safety information and important medical news. A customized Safari version of Epocrates' free web-based drug reference is currently available at m.epocrates.com, which users can access via an Internet or Wi-Fi connection. Speak With Physicians Using the iPhone Physicians have been extremely vocal in their need for a version of Epocrates software that resides directly on the device. Based on this high demand, as well as the benefit of the product in helping to improve quality of care, Apple selected Epocrates to be closely involved in development efforts. Physicians using the iPhone during patient consultations or "on call" are available to discuss how they helped drive the development of Epocrates software for Apple devices.
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<![CDATA[Independence, the iPhone jailbreak, activation...]]> independenceicon.jpgIndependence, the iPhone jailbreak, activation and SSH installation app, has been updated to 1.2.2, and now supports iPhones running the infamous firmware version 1.1.1. [TUAW]

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<![CDATA[Sprint Faker Hands-On: Pretend You Have a Life]]> Sprint's teamed up with game company Moderati for a mobile Faker application, which essentially lets you use your phone to pretend to have a life. It's gimmicky, sure, but it does have some neat features. Among the ones that you won't use very often are pickup lines, rejections, bar dares, and a fake Breathalyzer. Fun if you're bored waiting for something, but useless otherwise.

What's best about the Faker are the faux calls and faux numbers.

The "faux number" is a number (one for all major cities) that you can give to that guy or gal who's hitting on you without actually giving them your number. On second thought, we'd probably be on the receiving end of this, so perhaps it's not so great.

The "faux call" programs the phone to give you a fake call at a pre-specified time (now, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, an hour) from someone (a boyfriend, girlfriend, neighbor, maid, french female) to simulate a conversation. For example, when the neighbor calls you, it'll prompt with "you say 'What up?'", "you say 'What!'", and "you say 'Why don't you have pants on?". Seriously, that's what it says.

Pretty neat if you ever have to get out of a situation, but it does use up your minutes when you place the fake calls. That's the price you pay for being a faker.

Product Page [Moderati]

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