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Bug mars Super Monkey Ball 2 iPhone launch
Bug mars Super Monkey Ball 2 iPhone launch
techradar.com — A bug has marred the launch of Sega's latest Super Monkey Ball 2 on iPhone this week.... While we were more than happy to see the latest outing in Sega's sublime monkey rolling game franchise arrive on the app store this week, reports are quickly emerging from some users experiencing teething ... (more) Bug mars Super Monkey Ball 2 iPhone launch
Steve Jobs intervenes, approves Knocking streaming video app
arstechnica.com — The impassioned pleas of one developer e-mailed to Steve Jobs resulted in a quick reversal of his... app's rejection. The launch of the app today is the first known approved app that can stream live video directly from one iPhone to another, and the ... (more) Steve Jobs intervenes, approves Knocking streaming video app

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Jobs personally approves live video streaming app rejected for private API use
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Bug mars Super Monkey Ball 2 iPhone launch
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'Sword of Fargoal' – A Classic Dungeon Adventure Reimagined
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Apple app store also gets a bump from Black Friday, with 43 percent more traffic
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Samsung M8400 Sporting WiBro available in South Korea
phonesreview.co.uk — Apparently South Korea’s KT and Samsung have now announced the availability of the WiBro packing Samsung M8400... handset which is a 3W handset with the 3W meaning that the Samsung M8400 supports WiFi, WCDMA and South Korea’s homegrown WiMAX tech WiBro ... (more) Samsung M8400 Sporting WiBro available in South Korea
Quick App for Xbox 360 Owners: 360 Live
Quick App for Xbox 360 Owners: 360 Live
theiphoneblog.com — If you are a big online gamer and own a Xbox, 360 Live [$1.99 - iTunes Link... ] is the app for you. There are many apps within the App Store that perform many of the same functions as 360 Live but none of them are this well integrated. Sign in ... (more) Quick App for Xbox 360 Owners: 360 Live
The Top 40 Free Apps for iPhone - Reviews by PC Magazine
pcmag.com — Between your phone and your plan, the iPhone can cost a pretty penny to own. For a... new customer, an iPhone will set you back $199 with a two-year contract. At minimum that costs you about $2,360 during two years of ownership. Since you've put down all ... (more) The Top 40 Free Apps for iPhone - Reviews by PC Magazine
Fring Brings Video Calls to iPhone
Fring Brings Video Calls to iPhone
theiphoneblog.com — Fring [Free - iTunes link ] dropped us a note to let us know that with version... 3.0.0.4 — now in the App Store — they’ve delivered on their promise of video calls for the iPhone . Now, since the iPhone doesn’t (yet?) ... (more) Fring Brings Video Calls to iPhone
Prepare to stop the tower building in Babel Rising
pocketgamer.co.uk — The PC is the native environment for the god game, but French developer White Birds, together with... publisher Bulkypix, is bringing a taste of the genre to iPhone with Babel Rising . Based around the Biblical story of the proud human race trying to ... (more) Prepare to stop the tower building in Babel Rising
Google Phone reports continue; Apple rejects Motorola Droid app
appleinsider.com — Another report claims that a Google-branded phone will arrive soon, and an application that served as a... promotional tool for the Motorola Droid was rejected by Apple for distribution in the iPhone App Store. (more) Google Phone reports continue; Apple rejects Motorola ...
Navigon submits significant update to app store
Navigon submits significant update to app store
tuaw.com — I love the iPhone navigation app competition that's taking place. Navigon has sent Apple a rather nifty... update that adds some unique features that are sure to please current owners and perhaps entice those still on the fence about getting some kind ... (more) Navigon submits significant update to app store
Apple rejects Droid app from App Store
Apple rejects Droid app from App Store
ipodnn.com — Apple has rejected an app advertising the Motorola Droid, according to reports. Called iDroid, the app has... only one function, which is to imitate the glowing red eye of the Droid while linking to promotional material. Its developer is noted to be ... (more) Apple rejects Droid app from App Store
App Store performing well in China despite hindrances
App Store performing well in China despite hindrances
tuaw.com — Last August, China Unicom Ltd (CHU) announced a 3-year partnership to officially bring the iPhone to China.... As predicted in July , the CHU's iPhone is sold with Wi-Fi disabled, in accordance with the Golden Shield Project . Additionally, 3GS hardware ... (more) App Store performing well in China despite hindrances
Lumines, Tripit, KENKEN, Pocket Tunes Radio, NetNewsWire — TiPb Picks of the Week
Lumines, Tripit, KENKEN, Pocket Tunes Radio, NetNewsWire — TiPb Picks of the Week
theiphoneblog.com — Every week a few of us from team TiPb, bloggers and forum crew alike, will bring you... our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes ... (more) Lumines, Tripit, KENKEN, Pocket Tunes Radio, NetNewsWire ...
Twittelator Pro Update Brings List Support to the iPhone
Twittelator Pro Update Brings List Support to the iPhone
theappleblog.com — An update recently went live in the App Store for Twitter client Twittelator Pro that brings, among... other things, support for the new Lists feature. Lists, which Twitter implemented only a few weeks ago, allows users to create and subscribe to lists ... (more) Twittelator Pro Update Brings List Support to the iPhone
Guide to iPhone GPS Navigation Apps
textually.org — Art of the iPhone has published a (very useful) Guide to iPhone GPS Navigation Apps, including their... expert opinion on which two are the best: Navigon MobileNavigator and MotionX GPS Drive . In their own words: The App Store is cluttered with ... (more) Guide to iPhone GPS Navigation Apps
Tweetie 2.1 goes live with geolocation
Tweetie 2.1 goes live with geolocation
macnn.com — iPhone developer atebits on Sunday signaled the formal launch of Tweetie 2.1 ($2.99, App Store). The update... gives the client support multiple features that Twitter itself has added to its microblogging service, including the geolocation feature that ... (more) Tweetie 2.1 goes live with geolocation
Tweetie 2.1 Hits The iPhone App Store
Tweetie 2.1 Hits The iPhone App Store
technobuzz.net — Tweetie 2.1 is now available in iphone App Store to Download, Tweetie 2.1 integrates new-style Retweets and... Geotagging, but another big addition that developer Loren Brichter was able to squeeze in is new Twitter List support. The Free Update is avialble for Tweetie 2 Users. Here ... (more) Tweetie 2.1 Hits The iPhone App Store
Tweetie 2.1 Twitter Client for iPhone Brings Geotag, Lists, New-Style Re-Tweets
Tweetie 2.1 Twitter Client for iPhone Brings Geotag, Lists, New-Style Re-Tweets
theiphoneblog.com — Tweetie 2.1 [$2.99 - iTunes link ] — a FREE upgrade for Tweetie 2.0 users — brings... support for Twitter’s new Geotag feature (so everyone will know where exactly you’re tweeting from), Twitter lists (what lists you have, ... (more) Tweetie 2.1 Twitter Client for iPhone Brings Geotag, ...
Tweetie 2.1 Hits The App Store With Lists, Retweets, Geolocation And More
Tweetie 2.1 Hits The App Store With Lists, Retweets, Geolocation And More
techcrunch.com — Earlier this month we did a preview of Tweetie 2.1 , the latest version of the popular... iPhone Twitter client. Today, it has just hit the App Store as a free download for Tweetie 2 owners. While the .1 increment may make it seem like this update ... (more) Tweetie 2.1 Hits The App Store With Lists, Retweets, ...
iDroid App Rejected By Apple.  Well, Duh.
iDroid App Rejected By Apple. Well, Duh.
techcrunch.com — Here’s a tip for all you iPhone app developers out there. If you want to make sure... your app doesn’t join the long list of rejected iPhone apps out there, make sure it doesn’t advertise a competing product, especially if that ... (more) iDroid App Rejected By Apple. Well, Duh.
Tweetie 2.1 Update Is Here, Almost
techland.com — Just a quick heads up that atebits' Tweetie 2 for the iPhone is being upgraded to 2.1... and will be available in the App Store in a matter of hours. The free update for current Tweetie 2 owners will add features such as native retweeting, lists and geotagging. Lists, people! It's quite possible ... (more) Tweetie 2.1 Update Is Here, Almost
Will The "Copyright Police" Finally Come for Apple?
Will The "Copyright Police" Finally Come for Apple?
modmyi.com — Among the new iPhone music apps that has people talking is the "Sing Along With " application... from a company called Apptism. Minus the real artist names in the app title, each variation offers the full collection of lyrics from the stars' back catalogs, according to an article on MusicAlly ... (more) Will The "Copyright Police" Finally Come for Apple?
Makibishi: Cool interactive Ninja comic game for the iPhone
Makibishi: Cool interactive Ninja comic game for the iPhone
mobilecrunch.com — There are more than 100,000 approved apps in the App Store now , making it harder and... harder to spot the really good ones. One of these apps that don’t get enough airtime (and that I viewed a demo of recently ) is called Makibishi Comic ( ... (more) Makibishi: Cool interactive Ninja comic game for the iPhone
iGizmoz Works Around Jailbreak to Add Widgets to Your iPhone
iGizmoz Works Around Jailbreak to Add Widgets to Your iPhone
modmyi.com — A new application approved for the App Store brings widgets to the iPhone, circumventing the need to... first jailbreak it. Yes, indeed, iGizmoz has earned Apple's stamp of approval. Why? For obvious reasons. While there are already a few high-profile apps like Cydget and SmartScreen ... (more) iGizmoz Works Around Jailbreak to Add Widgets to Your iPhone
Apps of the Week
everythingicafe.com — This week’s best iPhone apps are quite the eclectic bunch: faking a phone call from Santa for... the kids, finding a burger near you, and passing the time on your iPhone while on the john. My Life is Average Pro Price: $0.99 The addictive, somewhat cheerier version of FML.com has ... (more) Apps of the Week
iPhone App Rejections Get Highlighted on New Site
iPhone App Rejections Get Highlighted on New Site
theappleblog.com — The App Store is known for a few things, including the sheer volume of apps available, the... tremendous success it’s brought some independent developers, and, most notoriously, for the constant stream of rejections that it issues with remarkable ... (more) iPhone App Rejections Get Highlighted on New Site
World's 1st Adult Only Mobile App Store (video)
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World's 1st Adult Only Mobile App Store (video)
youtube.com — MiKandi is the first adult only mobile application marketplace worldwide. We just launched our portal and mobile... client for Android devices, with other devic... (more) World's 1st Adult Only Mobile App Store (video)
Apple's Black Friday Sales 2009, Other Major Discounts on Macs
macrumors.com — Apple has officially unveiled their U.S. Black Friday sales for their online and retail stores. The discounts... are in line with past year events, ranging from 4-10% depending on the product. - MacBook Pro ($101 Discount, 4-8%) -... (more) Apple's Black Friday Sales 2009, Other Major Discounts ...
Black Friday – App Sales Galore – App Store Insiders, Blog – 148Apps – iPhone App and Game Reviews and News
Black Friday – App Sales Galore – App Store Insiders, Blog – 148Apps – ...
148apps.com — Updated :: 11/26, 10:08pm Pacific– Added Com2uS games, and 30 others. Too much pie. Must sleep. Updated... :: 11/26, 10:55am Pacific– Added 20+ from the night before. Happy Thanksgiving! Updated :: 11/25, 11:38pm Pacific– added a bunch of games from ... (more) Black Friday – App Sales Galore – App Store ...
iPhone App Store Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sales
iPhone App Store Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sales
theiphoneblog.com — Apple’s iTunes App Store is featuring tons and tons of sales this weekend, some for Black Friday,... some for Cyber Monday, some for the entire weekend. We know that no matter how cheap some apps start off, there’s always a commenter who ... (more) iPhone App Store Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sales
In Depth: 20 classic Apple App Store rejections
In Depth: 20 classic Apple App Store rejections
techradar.com — There's no denying the App Store's success. With over 100,000 apps (some of which are actually rather... good), there's plenty of choice, and the store's easy to use. However, Apple's gatekeeper approach, requiring all apps - and even updates to approved apps - to be reviewed manually, can cause ... (more) In Depth: 20 classic Apple App Store rejections
Video: Mr. iFart appeals to Steve Jobs
Video: Mr. iFart appeals to Steve Jobs
brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com — The developer of the iPhone's No. 1 flatulence app says Apple's policies stink Joel Comm Another voice... has been added to the chorus of iPhone developers complaining about Apple's ( AAPL ) App Store approval process. The latest ... (more) Video: Mr. iFart appeals to Steve Jobs
Black Friday 2009 App Store Sale Extravaganza
Black Friday 2009 App Store Sale Extravaganza
toucharcade.com — I had planned on settling in tonight, sifting through the tons of emails we've received from developers... who are planning to or have put their games on sale, and forming some kind of massive list… Only to discover that TouchArcade forum ... (more) Black Friday 2009 App Store Sale Extravaganza
Is Apple not worried about unlicensed iPhone lyric apps?
musically.com — We noticed a funny thing today when browsing our RSS feed of new iPhone music apps. A... company called Apptism has released a bunch of apps called 'Sing Along With...', except not with the actual artist names in the app title. They offer collections of ... (more) Is Apple not worried about unlicensed iPhone lyric apps?
Blog Archive » What’s App-Rejections all about?
apprejections.com — [EDIT: Since a lot of sites have selectively quoted from this page, a brief clarification: I don't... resent Apple for any of this, and I understand that it's not easy being in their position - I just believe they could have done better, and can still do ... (more) Blog Archive » What’s App-Rejections all ...
Pie Guy
mrgan.tumblr.com — Free Pac-Man-style iPhone game by Neven Mrgan — but, fitting in with this week’s theme, it’s a... web app, not a native app from the App Store. And it runs locally, no network access required.  ★  (more) Pie Guy
TiPb’s Top Five First-Person Shooting Games!
TiPb’s Top Five First-Person Shooting Games!
theiphoneblog.com — Today’s TiPb Top 5 will be directed towards our iPhone and iPod touch wielding readers who love... First-Person Shooting (FPS) games . Just like our other TiPb’s top 5 must-have posts , all of these applications are available in the App Store. For ... (more) TiPb’s Top Five First-Person Shooting Games!
AppRejections.com Launched by Frustrated iPhone Developer
AppRejections.com Launched by Frustrated iPhone Developer
modmyi.com — Perhaps JR Raphael at PC World put it best: "iPhone App Rejected? There's a site for that"... In what amounts to yet another visible expression of the frustration many possess in response to the substantial number of iPhone and iPod applications rejected by Apple for reasons that ... (more) AppRejections.com Launched by Frustrated iPhone Developer
New Site Logs iPhone App Store Rejections
appscout.com — Last week I wrote ac column for PCMag discussing the state of Apple's iPhone vetting process. In... the piece, I stated, "No one but Apple knows precisely how many apps have been rejected." The creator of App Rejections responded this week, saying, "[My ... (more) New Site Logs iPhone App Store Rejections
Apps for Less: 1Password, ProCoPilot Live GPS, and Gameloft Titles Galore
Apps for Less: 1Password, ProCoPilot Live GPS, and Gameloft Titles Galore
theiphoneblog.com — iPhone app developers have gone crazy this week with some great sales in the App Store and... just in time for Black Friday. Agile Web Solutions popular Mac application, 1Password , [ iTunes Link ] has been ported over to iPhone and is now free ... (more) Apps for Less: 1Password, ProCoPilot Live GPS, and ...
Shazam (RED) : Discover New Music While Fighting AIDS
Shazam (RED) : Discover New Music While Fighting AIDS
modmyi.com — Shazam has teamed up with (RED), an organization that helps fight HIV and AIDS in Africa, joining... big name brands like Apple, American Express, Dell, Gap, Hallmark & Starbucks. By sponsoring the product as (RED), it allows companies to share their profits by giving back. The company ... (more) Shazam (RED) : Discover New Music While Fighting AIDS
LG GW880 arrives in China
LG GW880 arrives in China
ubergizmo.com — The LG GW880, a TD-SCDMA Android-powered smartphone is now available in China, where folks who are pretty... well off in that part of the world can now take advantage of its 3.5” WVGA touchscreen display, GPS navigation support, Bluetooth ... (more) LG GW880 arrives in China
The Top 5 Secrets To Designing A killer iPhone App Site
cultofmac.com — 7:24 pm, November 24th, 2009, Leander Kahney spiffingapps Here’s the Top 5 Secrets for making a killer... website to showcase your iPhone app, courtesy of the WebDesignerWall blog.“To compete with thousands of iPhone apps in the App Store, having a good ... (more) The Top 5 Secrets To Designing A killer iPhone App Site
iPhone Translation App Speaks Three Languages With Your Mouth - Ilingual
iPhone Translation App Speaks Three Languages With Your Mouth - Ilingual
gizmodo.com — Somewhere on the App Store spectrum, between the travel phrasebooks and those apps that replace your mouth... with a slightly weirder mouth, you'll find iLingual, an app that steals your lips, and uses them to speak three different languages. Here's how ... (more) iPhone Translation App Speaks Three Languages With Your ...
★ iPhone Web Apps as an Alternative to the App Store
daringfireball.net — Peter-Paul Koch (a long-time, highly-regarded expert on web standards and rendering engine compatibility), argues forcefully that developers... who wish to write software for the iPhone should skip the App Store and write iPhone-optimized web apps ... (more) ★ iPhone Web Apps as an Alternative to the App Store
Apple Speaks: Schiller Defends App Store Approval Process
Apple Speaks: Schiller Defends App Store Approval Process
theappleblog.com — In what BusinessWeek is describing as “his first extensive interview on the subject,” Phil Schiller, everyone’s favorite... Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apple, has defended Apple’s application approval process. I’ve ... (more) Apple Speaks: Schiller Defends App Store Approval Process
Are WebApps a “Gatekeeper”-Free Alternative to the iPhone App Store?
Are WebApps a “Gatekeeper”-Free Alternative to the iPhone App Store?
theiphoneblog.com — TiPb’s joked before that Apple may well consider “sweet” WebApps the alternative for developers who want to... release iPhone apps outside the App Store and its “gatekeeper” model, but others are starting to take that ... (more) Are WebApps a “Gatekeeper”-Free Alternative to the ...
TV market looks to mimic Apple with cross-platform 'app store'
TV market looks to mimic Apple with cross-platform 'app store'
appleinsider.com — TV manufacturers and software makers believe the next evolution of television will feature Internet-connected hardware with a... selection of software available in a method like Apple's iPhone App Store. (more) TV market looks to mimic Apple with cross-platform 'app ...
iTunes App Store “Release Date” Sorting Sorta Broken?
iTunes App Store “Release Date” Sorting Sorta Broken?
theiphoneblog.com — Swing by the iTunes App Store, pick a category, and get/go to the Sort by: Release Date... listing and it may look like Apple hasn’t added any new iPhone and iPod touch apps since November 19 — only they have, and it’s just the ... (more) iTunes App Store “Release Date” Sorting Sorta Broken?
Schiller's spin on App Store issues ignores real complaints
arstechnica.com — Apple SVP Phil Schiller is back in the press attempting to defend Apple's need to act as... gatekeeper for the iPhone App Store. However, his comments seem more like spin and less like actual improvement. By Chris Foresman | Last updated November 23, ... (more) Schiller's spin on App Store issues ignores real complaints
Apple is not evil. iPhone developers are stupid.
quirksmode.org — In his “ Apple’s mistake ” essay Paul Graham makes an unwarranted assumption; an assumption everybody who’s... currently involved in the Great App Store Debate seems to be making. The fundamental problem on the iPhone is not ... (more) Apple is not evil. iPhone developers are stupid.
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