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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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Apple Patent: Stream Your Entire iTunes Library From Anywhere
Apple patents don't always bear fruit, but this one seems like it'll happen, and soon, actually. It's for accessing your entire iTunes library from anywhere—streamed to your iPhone or touch either via Wi-Fi or over the air. Basically, this future iTunes will sync the metadata for your whole library, and all the music and videos stored back on your computer ("virtual media items") will be totally integrated with the content actually on your device, so it'd be just like having your entire library on your phone. More »
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Phonesaber Removed From App Store, Might Make Triumphant Official Return
One of the more useless but fun apps on the iTunes app store was Phonesaber, and we say "was" because it's been pulled. This time, though, it wasn't Apple but the makers of the app, The Mac Box, themselves. They were contacted by THQ Wireless, a company with the license to make all things Star Wars for mobile phones. Thankfully it sounds like THQ and Lucasfilm are being nice about it and it sounds like we can expect a real Star Wars branded version in the near future. We like it when people play nice like this. [The Mac Box blog]
iphone apps
$13 iPhone App Faces Off Against, Embarrasses $150 Dedicated Dynometer
We recently reported on Dynolicious, the $13 app that uses the iPhone's accelerometer to meter your car's performance, and mentioned a few positive impressions that surfaced in the app's early days. Sure, the idea is appealing and makes theoretical sense, but I at least need vaguely scientific confirmation that this thing actually works well. It is in the spirit of vague science, then, that Garage419 takes Dynolicious out on the track and pitting it against the circuit's clock as well as the popular G-Tech Pro accelerometer-based dynometer, generally regarded as the industry standard for consumer performance metering. Surprisingly, at less than one tenth of the G-Tech Pro's retail price, Dynolicious eats it for lunch (Sorry for the obnoxious ads in the video, skip ahead for the results). More »
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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
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sad but true
The iPhone nano Will Always Be With Us
Apple might never announce it, but fanboys will always dream, analysts will always schmooze and rumor sites will always report: The iPhone nano will always be with us, even if it never is. [Joy of Tech]
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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 »
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"Firmware update" sounds like something you'd want. Something solid, yet fresh and new. But lately deciding to update is getting more complicated. The newest firmware is no longer just a nice downloadable present from a benevolent electronics overlord; on many devices, it has been buggy or downright dangerous to install. Manufacturers like Apple, Nintendo and Sony are increasingly releasing firmware that disables functionality for business reasons—or that just make products worse by being halfbaked. Here is a rundown of firmware updates that weren't exactly beloved by users.
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When Good Firmware Goes Bad... And Why You Should Wait To Update
"Firmware update" sounds like something you'd want. Something solid, yet fresh and new. But lately deciding to update is getting more complicated. The newest firmware is no longer just a nice downloadable present from a benevolent electronics overlord; on many devices, it has been buggy or downright dangerous to install. Manufacturers like Apple, Nintendo and Sony are increasingly releasing firmware that disables functionality for business reasons—or that just make products worse by being halfbaked. Here is a rundown of firmware updates that weren't exactly beloved by users.
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1:00 PM on Wed Aug 6 2008
By Dan Nosowitz
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Latest by n/a: You forgot that Sony bricks your PSP if you try to downgrade it. That's pretty evil. more »
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$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
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Latest by Strider-No.9: I wanted the ad supported version. more »
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Apple Receives Six New Patents: New MacBook, Dock Designs Coming?
Apple today received not one but six patents for a variety of items, including an iPhone/iPod touch stand, an amplification system, a form of speech synthesis, and something it calls a "computing device" that looks a lot like a MacBook to us. Also, a new earbud/lanyard design, and a new backlighting scheme. Keep in mind, some of these patents might be for things Apple already sells, it's a common practice and is responsible for the "patent pending" phrase on some products. Others, though, like the stand, haven't been seen by eyes outside Apple, and it makes us curious if we ever will. [MacNN]
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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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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
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Latest by n/a: @bobdobbs: Internet ignorance at it finest. more »
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Quake on iPhone Comes to Cydia Installer
That Quake game for the iPhone we wrote about a few months back has made it onto Cydia, the jailbreak application repository. Just Another iPhone Blog says it's not too slow and it doesn't make use of the accelerometer (so it's probably not the version we wrote about before), but it does play fairly well. Seeing as it's not the one we wrote about before, we're not sure if it's even networked, but c'mon, Quake on iPhone! [Just Another iPhone Blog]
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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
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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 »
