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    Image of Benguin Benguin
    05:23 PM

    In reply to iPhone Apps Have to Be Approved By Robots Now, Too
    Maybe I'm naive, but isn't that a good thing? It always seemed to me that if you wanted to use unauthorized APIs just make a jailbreak app. Othewise if you want to be in the App Store, stick to the rules (which are admittedly draconian at times, but this not being one of them). #appstore
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    05:02 PM

    In reply to Magellan Sends Its Eldest Child Into the iPhone Turn-By-Turn App War, Tearfully
    I see a rich person unwittingly stumbled into Santa Ana and is using it to escape. Smart move man. I hope your doors are locked. #magellanroadmate
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    Image of Shamoononon: I shave my legs. Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
    06:29 PM

    @Nathan Obbards: I drove into Compton once looking for gas. The guy waving the gun at me on the off ramp didn't seem to like me too much (or maybe it was my driving).

    Sadly, this is a true story. #magellanroadmate
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    06:46 PM

    @Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I don't doubt the veracity of that story. Compton is one place I avoid. #magellanroadmate
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    04:47 PM

    In reply to Magellan Sends Its Eldest Child Into the iPhone Turn-By-Turn App War, Tearfully
    "Google's telegraphed their intention to NUKE THE HELL OUT OF EVERYONE..." LMAO. Most appropriately chosen set of words ever. #magellanroadmate
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    Image of Twisk Twisk
    03:59 PM

    In reply to Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns To The App Store
    M.U.L.E. please. kthanx #c64
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    Image of Monty Monty
    03:58 PM

    In reply to iPhone Apps Have to Be Approved By Robots Now, Too
    This seems like a perfectly reasonable step given the workflow Apple has in place for app approval. (Is it "App" or "app"? Is there an official "app grammer" playbook yet?)

    Given the fact that the only way to get apps on an iPhone / Touch is to go through iTunes and the shear number of apps being developed, it makes sense Apple would make the process as streamlined as they can - even if a few submissions are hurt in the process.

    Still, I want to back-up a step. Apple set this system up primarily (from what we have been told) to protect the cellular network and their proprietary device. This allows the elves in Cupertino (even the new cyborg ones) to determine if the app is naughty or nice. Got it. However, couldn't Apple give a "back door" approach to putting an app on your device without going through iTunes or Apple that has more limited access to the device and the network? If done correctly, it could protect all of the parties involved, dramatically reduce jail breaking the device, and would slow down the ridiculous number of apps being submitted. I know, it is a ridiculous concept, and I could write the rebuttal myself - but it seems a more benevolent Apple would consider this an option in the future. #appstore
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    Image of MarcusMaximus MarcusMaximus
    04:01 PM

    @Monty: Ah, but then some devs could get away with not paying the 30% to Apple when their app sells. #appstore
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    Image of Monty Monty
    04:04 PM

    @MarcusMaximus: Doh! Forgot about that.

    Seriously, though - does Apple make money on that percentage, or does it get wasted away on continuing to improve the submission process? At this point, I almost wonder if Apple would love to get rid of all of the fart apps and leave the store to the high-end products from companies that have significant experience developing software. Not to say the fart apps are not great -- I am just wondering if there is a compromise here that could improve the process for the end-user and the elves in Cupertino. #appstore
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    Image of OCEntertainment OCEntertainment
    03:54 PM

    In reply to iPhone Apps Have to Be Approved By Robots Now, Too

    Seriously, John. Either you read Dinosaur Comics....or you need to. #appstore
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    Image of John Herrman John Herrman
    04:46 PM

    @OCEntertainment: Not for years! I loved those, and see NO reason that I shouldn't still #appstore
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    01:58 PM

    In reply to Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns To The App Store

    Good! Good!

    Now if I can get it to play MULE while waiting at the airport. #c64
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    Image of Monty Monty
    01:29 PM

    In reply to Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns To The App Store
    Does anyone know the process for adding additional games to this emulator? Do they have to convert them for us, or could we somehow take a 1541 and plug it into an Amiga and convert it over to a usable format for it to read? It would a fantastic opportunity if we could easily convert the ridiculous number of games sitting in basements everywhere. Eight games is a nice proof of concept, but let's move it to the next level. #c64
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    Image of madog madog
    02:00 PM

    @Monty: Most likely it would consist of them having to legally do it for you. For starters you wouldn't be able to add a file like that to an iPhone by default. That would lead me to believe that with the current paid additions for apps in in the App Store, they could obtain the rights for a game then sell it as an in-game upgrade for a fee. #c64
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    Image of saivior saivior
    02:17 PM

    @Monty: From the [toucharcade.com] article it looks like there will be an in-app store that you can purchase more games from.
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    Monty promoted this comment Edited by saivior at 11/16/09 2:18 PM saivior was starred saivior was unstarred
    Image of Monty Monty
    02:19 PM

    @madog: If that is the case, and if the big names of the past (Epyx, Activision, Broaderbund, Rainbow Arts) could buy into this particular publisher making "the Commodore 64 emulator", then they could make a few bucks re-selling their old [cough] masterpieces. #c64
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    Image of madog madog
    02:56 PM

    @Monty: Hopefully. I bet people would be happy to spend $1 for a new Comm game (that would be better than most of the stuff in the App Store even sans nostalgia). #c64
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    Image of Zerod Zunaro Zerod Zunaro
    01:23 PM

    In reply to Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns To The App Store
    Now, will Apple play cat and mouse again and take down the App for undisclosed SDK reasons?

    I'm already on a wining bet: Yes. #c64
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    Image of dragon:ONE dragon:ONE
    11/13/09

    In reply to This Week's Best iPhone Apps
    Hey, John, ever consider a "This Week's Best Android Apps"? Us Android users need some love, too.

    Also, can one of the Gizmodo Powers That Be(tm) remove these spam posts in red from "pengzi1990"? #theweekiniphoneapps
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    Image of weatherman weatherman
    11/13/09

    In reply to This Week's Best iPhone Apps
    Even if it is slightly different, and even if the developer thought of it on their own, I'd still like to take credit for having inspired ARGH when I wrote "I want to see an augmented reality application based on 'They Live.'" back in July. Now all the developer needs to do is add the option to blow them alien/ghost's heads off - I'd pay $2 for that. #theweekiniphoneapps
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/13/09

    In reply to iPhone vs. Droid: Whoever Wins, We're All Still Losers
    That's the truth John, sometimes it hurts. It's ok, embrace it and, over time, the pain fades. or you can take the easy route and just become apathetic about everything. #xkcd
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    11/13/09

    In reply to iPhone vs. Droid: Whoever Wins, We're All Still Losers
    No, I saw this earlier on Digg and just died laughing. Win comic. #xkcd
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    Image of bill cant fart bill cant fart
    11/13/09

    In reply to iPhone vs. Droid: Whoever Wins, We're All Still Losers
    Why are you sobbing? Because you have yet to embrace the world of not-Apple! Sure, it's not as shiny, but you don't have to wear a gay turtleneck! #xkcd
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    Image of John Herrman John Herrman
    11/13/09

    @bill cant fart: Middle panel! #xkcd
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/13/09

    @bill cant fart: I think the joke is a bit deeper then that. #xkcd
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    11/13/09

    In reply to iPhone vs. Droid: Whoever Wins, We're All Still Losers
    I guess it should be funny, but with "there's an app for that" and (insert reference to something being arbitrarily being rejected from the app store) being a bit overused, I guess it just comes off as a bit stale. #xkcd
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    Image of CaptMoose CaptMoose
    11/13/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: I don't think it was arbitrary. I think an app which would give your life meaning would also duplicate the core functionality of the iphone. #xkcd
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    11/13/09

    @CaptMoose: O touche, you cheeky mofo you #xkcd
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    Image of Yuppers: I love you Yuppers: I love you
    11/13/09

    @CaptMoose: Come on, the fart apps have definitely brought meaning to many lives. They have too! People are buying them!
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    ripfire promoted this comment Edited by Yuppers: I love you at 11/13/09 3:41 PM Yuppers: I love you was starred Yuppers: I love you was unstarred
    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/13/09

    @Yuppers: The fart app is an allusion to true happiness you get when you release your own flatulence. The more time you spend with the app, the sooner you forget how to cut your own cheese. Ditch the app; stay natural. #xkcd
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