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iPhone is no. 1 now in Japan. Finally…

05 Jul 2009 08:42:48 PDT

Written by Budi Putra
A survey of 2300 retail stores reveals that Apple has cleaned up in the smartphone market in Japan, TG Daily reports. Market research company BCN revealed that the iPhone 3G 8GB is easily heading the list, followed by the 16GB iPhone and the NTT CoCoMo Aquos SH-04A.

Original story at iPhone Buzz .

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iPhone 3GS owners complain about the battery life

05 Jul 2009 04:50:08 PDT

Written by Budi Putra
According to IFixit.com, repairing company which specializes in Apple products, the 3GS's battery life was about 15% smaller than the original iPhone. But Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison emphasized, battery consumption is highly dependent on what applications and features are u...

Original story at iPhone Buzz .

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iPhones ahoy! Making calls on cruise ships, updated

04 Jul 2009 12:45:00 PDT

Written by Steven Sande
Unfortunately, things haven't improved much in this realm since last year. My recommendation? Buy the biggest onboard Wi-Fi account you can afford (more minutes = cheaper per minute) and use it with your iPhone or iPod touch for emails, Tweeting your friends, using IM, and checking TUAW....

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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CrunchPad prototype coming this month, be available ASAP

04 Jul 2009 08:20:19 PDT

Written by Peter Ha
Big Mike has been pretty quiet about the CrunchPad since it was first leaked the other month and for good reason. We’ve heard from reliable sources that Apple is still on track with an oversized iPod Touch in the coming months. We more or less know everything there is to know about the CrunchPa...

Original story at CrunchGear .

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Opinion: The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

03 Jul 2009 15:00:00 PDT

Written by John Herrman
This Week's App News on Giz: • Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet) • iPhone OS 3.1 Features: Better Video Editing, Voice Control Over Bluetooth, And More • A Whole Lotta Quake Will Be Blowing Up Your iPhone

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Pocket Universe ups the astronomy app ante

03 Jul 2009 14:00:00 PDT

Written by Mel Martin
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review This is the International Year of Astronomy, so it's a great time to get outdoors and look up. It's fun to do, and the iPhone apps really make it a more compelling and educational experience.

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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Apple iPod news and blogs - July 05, 2009

05 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Apple iPod news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Apple Store Shooting: Cops Release Video on YouTube -- by Stephen Climpson from Gizmodo: Apple
• iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w -- by Stephen Climpson from Gizmodo: Apple
• New MBP offers top display quality, but some beg to differ -- by Michael Rose from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G -- from ipodpalace.com - The Place to look for iPod info! ipodpalace.com
• Get Astraware Solitaire and some free fireworks -- by Steven Sande from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• iPhone big in Japan (Ha!) -- by John Biggs from CrunchGear
• Interview: Karen Dyer (Sheva from Resident Evil 5) -- by Nicholas Deleon from CrunchGear
• Sega giving away Columns on iPhone for free all this weekend -- by Mike Schramm from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Rolando 2 out now on the App Store -- by Mike Schramm from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Latest iPhone TV ad highlights video editing -- by Michael Rose from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

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iPod Touch 3G case? Nah

03 Jul 2009 04:17:24 PDT

Written by John Biggs
Reader “Jenny” sent us a link to a silicone case from Asiajunk manufacturer UXSight. It purports to show an iPod Touch 3G - third generation, not third generation wireless - with two holes for a camera. Maybe one is for the flash? Or for a little pencil that comes out and draws the subject on [...]

Original story at CrunchGear .

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App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke app, then files a patent for a karaoke player

02 Jul 2009 13:00:00 PDT

Written by Michael Jones
As with the many other patents Apple has filed, this feature may never see the light of day. But is it really acceptable to reject an application, based solely on what appears to be a duplication of a feature that may or may not even be released in the future? Let us know your thoughts in the comm...

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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Patch: Skype 4.1 for Windows, 1.1 for iPhone released

30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Written by Brad Linder
Filed under: Windows, VoIP, iPhone, Mobile The developers at Skype must be working overtime this week. Yesterday saw the launch of Skype 3.0 for Windows Phones. Today Skype pushed out version 4.1 for Windows and Skype 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Original story at pheedcontent.com .

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TechSaver: Asus Netbook, D-SLR Starter Kit, iPod Touch Case

28 Jun 2009 22:49:17 PDT

1. It's all about netbooks lately. I don't know what they are, either, but they're getting so much coverage I feel like I need one. Buy.com has the Asus EPC 1000 for $249.99 with free shipping after rebate (you'll need to pay with PayPal to get the $50 rebate). It comes with a 533-MHz Intel Atom proce...

Original story at Gearlog .

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How To: iPhone and iPod touch: Using peer-to-peer connectivity

19 Jun 2009 07:46:51 PDT

Applications can offer peer-to-peer connectivity for multiplayer gaming, exchanging information, or voice chat. This article provides an overview of how to use peer-to-peer connectivity in an application. Release date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT

Original story at Apple .

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Patch: iPhone OS 3.0 support documents for the iPhone and iPod Touch

18 Jun 2009 13:13:41 PDT

Apple has released a series of knowledgebase documents pertaining to the recently released iPhone 3.0 software update. These documents tackle problems people may experience in using the software both on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Apple has released a series of knowledgebase documents p...

Original story at MacFixIt .

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Review: Sirius XM for iPhone/iPod touch sans Stern

18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Written by Mel Martin
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review The app allows you to browse by category, channels, or by favorites you provide. There is a shopping cart if you want to tag something for purchase at the iTunes store. (Ah, that's why Apple liked this app.)

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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Engadget Podcast 150 - 06.12.2009

12 Jun 2009 12:06:00 PDT

Written by Trent Wolbe
00:05:20 - Apple shows iPhone OS 3.0 at WWDC, hits devices June 17th 00:05:30 - Find My iPhone is live, totally found our iPhone 00:22:40 - iPhone 3G S announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19th 01:06:38 - Jon Rubinstein takes over as Palm CEO

Original story at Engadget .

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REVIEW - Griffin PowerDuo Reserve for iPhone and iPod

08 Jun 2009 14:44:06 PDT

Written by Michael Kwan
Although the marketing materials and packaging very clearly push the PowerDuo Reserve toward the iPhone-touting demographic, these products will work with other devices as well. The USB-charging end can be used for any USB-powered device, like a variety of smartphones and certain ca...

Original story at Mobile Magazine .

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Podcast: Maccast 2009.05.27

27 May 2009 23:59:15 PDT

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 267. Apple doubles up it's smartphone share. NEXT, next gen iPhone rumors surface. Gruber weighs in on 3rd gen iPhone specs. iPhone 3G supplies dry up at AT&T. Apple tablet may wait until next decade. Don't forget the iPod r...

Original story at MacCast .

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How to download Youtube Videos STRAIGHT to iPod Touch/iPhone

23 May 2009 08:04:07 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (iKidiPod)
Author: iKidiPod Keywords: download youtube videos how to ipod iphone straight no wires wireless internet mxtube jailbroke ikidipod Added: May 23, 2009

Original story at YouTube .

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Engadget Podcast 144 - 05.01.2009

01 May 2009 11:45:00 PDT

Written by Trent Wolbe
00:36:40 - Apple prototyping "iPhone lite" and MacBook Mini / media pad for Verizon? 01:10:05 - Ten years of TiVo: how far we haven't come iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)

Original story at Engadget .

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How to get Halo on your iPod Touch or iPhone

10 Apr 2009 11:57:41 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (jairo5123)
None Author: jairo5123 Keywords: halo ipod touch iphone jailbreak cydia repo halorepo isteamy free games apps how to get on your D7 dinozambas Fred willdta iPhoneArena Added: April 10, 2009

Original story at YouTube .

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How to install Icy on your iPhone or iPod touch

06 Apr 2009 08:34:15 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (iapplehelper)
None Author: iapplehelper Keywords: icy how to install Added: April 6, 2009

Original story at YouTube . Related stories include: How to SSH into your iPod or iPhone in a Mac - YouTube , How To: Tutorial: Using Garageband to create custom iPhone ringtones - MacFixIt , How To: Apple confronts Wired over Mac OS X netbook hacking tutorial - Apple Insider

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iPod touch 2G redsn0w Jailbreak patch released

11 Mar 2009 02:32:42 PDT

Written by Chris Davies
The iPhone Dev Team have announced a Jailbreak solution for the iPod touch 2G, which marks the shift from a “tethered” solution to an “untethered” one. The free iPod touch 2G Jailbreak was first promised back in January. redsn0w iPod touch 2G Jailbreak teaser from iPhone Dev TeamiPhone...

Original story at slashgear (Feedburner) .

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Review: Griffin Charge Converter FireWire to USB for iPhone and iPod

05 Feb 2009 08:37:54 PST

Written by jeremy@ilounge.com (Jeremy Horwitz)
Well, sort of. Scosche and Griffin have both released $30 accessories that may be able to help some users: Scosche’s PassPort and Griffin’s Charge Converter (aka Firewire to USB Converter) are both chunks of plastic with a female Dock Connector port on one end and a male plug on the other. Co...

Original story at iLounge .

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Patch: 1st gen iPod Touch with microphone

05 Jan 2009 18:36:30 PST

Written by nobody@flickr.com (_gem_)
yes, it works, the new 2.2 firmware update on the 1st generation iPod Touch now allows it to accept dock-based microphones. but the 1st generation iPod Touch won't be able to use the new earbud-mic combo released by Apple though. just dock-based microphones like this Macally iVoicePro.

Original story at flickr.com .

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Podcast: Maccast 2008.11.23

23 Nov 2008 23:59:28 PST

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 245. Mac OS 10.5.6 release may be soon. Will we see a new cat in the new year? What new hardware will Macworld bring? Apple should weather December. New Macbooks using DPCP. Apple discontinues 23" Cinema Display. Updates, update...

Original story at MacCast .

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Fanfiction: Just Do This For Me

20 Mar 2008 09:59:00 PDT

Written by Lt. Connie Murphy
Author's Note: Because Gus/Murphy is adorable and sweet I had to write some. Especially since bigkitty75 wrote such adorable fic for me. Also, I got hit by the all dialogue bug. Or maybe I'm being lazy on descriptions, who knows?! --- “Come on, Shawn, you owe me for rearranging my iPod.” “Dude,...

Original story at lieu-murphy (Livejournal) .

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