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We had some doubts about the authenticity of the clown who bought the $999 I'm Rich iPhone app, but Armin Heinrich—the German author of the application—has confirmed that not only one moron, but eight dumbasses actually bought the application. According to him, there are more waiting to get it:
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Confirmed: Eight Morons Bought the $999 I Am Rich iPhone Application
We had some doubts about the authenticity of the clown who bought the $999 I'm Rich iPhone app, but Armin Heinrich—the German author of the application—has confirmed that not only one moron, but eight dumbasses actually bought the application. According to him, there are more waiting to get it:
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cellphones
Sony Ericsson Returns to T-Mobile With TM506, First HSDPA Phone
From September, T-Mobile customers will be able to get hold of Sony Ericsson's TM506 cellphone: which is also T-Mobile's first HSDPA handset. The two-megabyte flip-phone is a pretty standard tri-band GSM, with dual-band UMTS/HSDPA for 3G connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 2-megapixel camera. Doesn't look like you can do video calling, but video messaging is enabled and it has aGPS on-board. It'll be available from September 3, for an as-yet-unknown price, in a green and black color scheme. [BGR and IntoMobile]
8:18 AM on Fri Aug 8 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,587 views,
9 comments
Latest by seamonkey420: @Stacky Botrus: :P beat me to the punch.. btw, the usa sucks ass for having two, incompatible mobile standards. screw competition in that regard; i'd rather have a standardized system and coverage everywhere vs having tmobile coverage at home but only more »
review
Lightning Review: Brando's Power Station iPhone Charger
The Gadget: Brando's Power Station, a portable battery pack for your iPhone that slides easily into your dock connection for charging away from a socket or a USB connection. The Power Station, in turn, is charged from ITS dock connection, so you can use the same charger for both devices. Comes in white and black. More »
7:00 PM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By Jason Chen
11,641 views,
20 comments
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Forthcoming Nokia N85 Slider Looks Like It's Getting U.S. 3G
Nokia loves to tempt U.S. folks with hot 3G N-Series phones that only work in Europe, before releasing a U.S. version several months later like they did with the N95. But according to FCC clearances, it looks like a version of the forthcoming N85 slider (N96's little cousin that isn't $1,200) with full tri-band WCDMA support is going to hit North America, which means AT&T users are in luck. Sorry T-Mobile folks still waiting for the rollout—looks like no 1700MHz support. [Unwiredview]
12:40 PM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By John Mahoney
3,056 views,
10 comments
Latest by F_munk: T-mo USA better get their act together or I will have no choice but leave for greener pastures. Tower coverage is spotty and the phone selection S-U-C-K-S. more »
woohoo
Sony Ericsson's T700 Succeeds the Venerable T610
It took half a decade, but the T700 is Sony Ericsson's attempt at finally releasing a successor to one of our old favorites, the T610. The T700 has a 3.2-megapixel camera, stereo speakers, a "premium metal finish", 2-inch TFT display, 512MB storage (with expandable storage), quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G. Release date's set some time in Q4 2008, and will come in black/silver, black/red, and just plain silver. For those who owned a T610 a few years ago, this will be both sweetly nostalgic and deeply confusing, when you look down and see that your T610 has a camera that can take photos that aren't mistaken for abstract paintings. [Sony Ericsson]
11:19 AM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By Jason Chen
4,157 views,
43 comments
Latest by n/a: I had the older T68i. Loved that phone. But the cord that charged the phone absolutely sucked. Towrds the end of my contract with that phone, I literally had to hang it upside down,to get the damn thing to even charge. Right now, more »
moron
Guy Buys $999 I'm Rich App, Discovers He's Just Dumb
While this image may be doctored, I want to believe it's real. What really wins this for me is the desperate tone in the review from the guy who actually bought the $999 I'm Rich iPhone application, saying the application is a scam: More »
iphone 3g
The iPhone 3G Now In Stock At All Apple Retail Stores
If you've been wanting an iPhone 3G but haven't had any lucking finding one in stock, your waiting might be over. According to Apple's iPhone 3G inventory tracking tool every Apple store in the US has the new iPhone in stock as of today. As expected, the stock levels normalized once the initial rush ebbed. Sadly, AT&T stores are still filling back orders, so trying to buy one from the carrier could be hit or miss. But if you want one now, you know where to go. [Computer World via iPhone Buzz]
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Apple Can Remotely Disable Apps Installed on Your iPhone
By now, we're well aware that Apple can make apps vanish without a trace (or explanation) from the App Store. But Jonathan Zdziarsi, the author of iPhone Forensics, says that Apple can actually remotely disable apps installed on your iPhone. Apparently, there's a blacklist URL in the iPhone's OS that he says "suggests that the iPhone calls home once in a while to find out what applications it should turn off." More »
t-mobile
T-Mobile 3G Is Live in Vegas Finally
T-Mobile's finally continuing their 3G rollout with a Vegas deployment. This follows up their previous NYC 3G rollout and will offer both voice and data services, which will be great when we're at all those conferences and trade shows they host. More »
iphone apps
$999.99 iPhone App "I Am Rich" Probably Only Applies to Developer
You must've seen at least one book titled something like "This book will teach you how to earn $1 million." Now, picture an iPhone application that has just two functions: a red jewel icon that "always reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were able to afford this," and, after pressing the "(i)", a secret mantra that "may help to you stay rich, healthy and successful." It costs $999.99. See where I'm going with this? I've got a better mantra that'll help you stay rich and healthy (by avoiding accidental spending-induced heart-attacks.) "Make sure you keep iTunes asking for your permission to buy apps before purchasing, or clicking on this app link may make you very, very sad indeed." Update: Apple have pulled the app from the App store. You can turn on one-click purchasing again. [Product page]
5:07 AM on Wed Aug 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
26,533 views,
49 comments
Latest by Strider-No.9: I wanted the ad supported version. more »
furniture
Stand your precious new HDTV on a simple, old-fashioned plank of wood? No, that's way too low-tech... or at least you might think so after seeing Sony's RHT-G500. It's an "invisible home cinema" TV stand. "A TV stand with a product code?" you might ask. Yes. And an integrated 3.1-channel audio system with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, HDMI inputs with pass-through, a special PMP connector, and both Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity. And you can stand TVs on it: it's designed for 32-inch to 40-inch sets. No word on pricing or availability. [Sony Europe via I4U]
Sony's Bravia Theater RHT-G500 3.1-Channel Hi-Fi is a TV Stand Too
Stand your precious new HDTV on a simple, old-fashioned plank of wood? No, that's way too low-tech... or at least you might think so after seeing Sony's RHT-G500. It's an "invisible home cinema" TV stand. "A TV stand with a product code?" you might ask. Yes. And an integrated 3.1-channel audio system with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, HDMI inputs with pass-through, a special PMP connector, and both Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity. And you can stand TVs on it: it's designed for 32-inch to 40-inch sets. No word on pricing or availability. [Sony Europe via I4U]
iphone
The Last U.S. State to Get the iPhone
Until now, AT&T has had no service in Vermont. But thanks to some regulatory hullabaloo, AT&T will be getting coverage in the Green Mountain state anywhere Verizon's coverage overlaps with rural provider Unicel, who it's gobbling up (to preserve competition and all that jazz). We're not really sure how the technical details will work (like how AT&T is taking over Verizon service areas, since they use different cell technologies). But the upshot is that Vermonters will be finally be able to legitimately get the iPhone—the last US state to do so. Hell, Canada got it before Vermont did, that has to sting, eh? [WCAX via TUAW]
the sun to the rescue
Yes, yes...we have heard plenty of complaints about iPhone 3G battery life, and there are already several solutions like battery packs and rechargeable hip holsters hitting the market. However, the new case from Mobile Fun has one advantage over all of these other devices—it can be charged by the sun.
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1500mAh Solar Powered Charging Case For the iPhone 3G
Yes, yes...we have heard plenty of complaints about iPhone 3G battery life, and there are already several solutions like battery packs and rechargeable hip holsters hitting the market. However, the new case from Mobile Fun has one advantage over all of these other devices—it can be charged by the sun.
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colorware
iPhone 3G Now in Multiple (Unofficial) Colors
If there's a gadget that can use a new coat of paint, Colorware is almost always on the scene first (with pretty good results). But if there's ever been a gadget just begging for color, it's the iPhone 3G and its glossy, plastic back. For $150, Colorware will give you that burst of backside color you've always wanted, and for $20 more, you can customize the button and frame. As for the matte around the screen, that can come in any color, too, as long as it's black. [colorware]
5:20 PM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
10,759 views,
33 comments
Latest by n/a: @bobdobbs: Internet ignorance at it finest. more »
sprint
Sprint Finally Makes Good On 3G Data Capping
Sprint's finally pulled the trigger on their data capping policy, limiting users to 5GB a month or 300MB while on off-network roaming. Our tipster says the note after the jump appeared on his most recent bill, and will start the cappage in 30 days. They now join the Verizon and AT&T networks at 5GB, but Sprint is still our favorite for field work on the go. More »
iphone hate
Why Rap Stars Are Hating on the iPhone
At the Rock the Bells festival on Sunday I asked some of the most important hip-hop artists in the game—and my heroes since childhood—what they hated most about the iPhone. Whether they owned it or not, most of the stars had a good reason to dis the overhyped phone, and their answers ranged from the mundane (Trugoy from De La Soul says it's "too cute") to the slightly crazy (dead prez's M-1 brought up the Matrix and Big Brother). Only Wu-Tang's Method Man couldn't find a way to bring the pain—we expect a new single, "F-A-N-B-O-Y Man", any day now. More »
8:00 AM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Benny Goldman
86,187 views,
128 comments
Latest by rorschachex: I live on Staten Island and I saw Method Man at the Apple store in the mall a few weeks before the iPhone 3G launch and he was pissed and cursing, it was hilarious (it was about the iPhone which more »
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Brando Joins iPhone 3G Chip-Unlocker Game, Still Needs You to Cut Up SIMs
In similar style to the SIMable product Wilson showed you back in May, Brando now has its own SIM-hacking device available, and says it works to unlock, unchain, free, liberate—whatever—Apple iPhone 3Gs from being tied to one operator. The slim chip-and-circuit gizmo hugs the rear of your SIM and messes with the signals that go between it and the iPhone (or, indeed, a large number of other GSM and 3G phones) in a way that unlocks the device. Brando's product still requires you to cut your SIM to make room for the chip aboard it, but it looks a fairly simple operation. And it's two thirds the price of the SIMable: just $21. [Brando]
7:48 AM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,498 views,
7 comments
Latest by ranova: read my story about my 3g unlock: [www.howardforums.com] From another user: "I used the i-smartphone unlock method when i first got my iphone 3g too. However, it only works for a few days (or 1~2 weeks). When the phone lost network connection for more »
