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Complete List of Sources for 3rd Party iPhone Apps 6/30/2008

Below is a list of sources that you can add to your list to get more applications and themes for your iPhone and iPod Touch. If you can’t find an application in Installer, it is because you don’t have the source installed. Now you can make sure you have a safe list of iPhone sources.

Is the iPhone a Nintendo DS Killer? 6/30/2008

With the introduction of games on the iPhone, can Apple muscle in on Nintendo’s market for portable gaming??

Where is the Nintendo Phone? 6/30/2008

If the iPhone is going to be a legitimate contender in the mobile video game market, why can’t Nintendo do the same and compete in the cell phone market? Nintendo could make a killing!

iPhone Hackers Should Wait To Upgrade To iPhone 2.0 6/30/2008

This is a warning to all of you out there thinking of trying out iPhone 2.0 on launch date, you will lose all your apps for sure. You will also most likely have your iPhone deactivated and jailed. Zibris of ZiPhone fame is already working on a downgrader

Friendfeed Spices Up Its Iphone Interface Uses Mail2FF 6/30/2008

The social content conversation site FriendFeed has just rolled out a snazzy new interface for iPhone users. With increased font sizes, an easier-to-use navigation bar and a bigger space to post directly to the site, the update looks great.If you look closely however you’ll notice there is a link to post photos from your phone.

FriendFeed iPhone interface launched 6/30/2008

We just launched a specialized iPhone interface for FriendFeed. When you visit friendfeed.com in your iPhone browser, you will get the new interface automatically: For all of you without iPhones, you can check out the site at http://friendfeed.com/i. The FriendFeed iPhone interface looks a lot like the standard FriendFeed interface, but the font s

Rogers Backpeddals on iPhone plans 6/30/2008

Rogers backpedalled somewhat on Monday and said the plans announced last week are not the only ones available.

iPhone gym equipment coming soon 6/30/2008

Leading makers of gym treadmills, steppers and bikes will soon come with iPod docks and big-screen playback of video and music. Apple looks set to capitalise on the money making opportunity of tie-ups with the fitness industry, in particular by expanding its existing Nike + iPod system to gym machines.

UK company selling re-skinned PwnageTool application 6/30/2008

A company in the UK “iphoneunlockuk” has taken work from the iPhone Dev-Team and are selling it as their own. This ‘company’ are charging £29.99 for something that is offered free by the Dev-Team. This isn’t the first time that the Dev-Team have had their work stolen by an individual and redistributed as their own, but this takes it to a new level.

New Apple iPhone 3G to arrive Wrapped in Potatoes, Literally 6/30/2008

pple has ordered millions of potato starch paper trays from PaperFoam, the same Dutch company that supplies Motorola with packaging its products. The result–a 90 percent reduction in carbon footprint.

Jesusphone breaks just in time for 3G iPhone 6/30/2008

My iPhone broke. Yes, the JesusPhone broke in Jesús’ pants. Or somewhere else, because I can’t remember exactly when it happened. I just found it that way in the morning.

Report:half of prospective smartphone buyers eying iPhone 3G 6/30/2008

In a sign of “unprecedented pent-up demand” for the upcoming iPhone 3G, investment bank RBC Capital Markets says its own proprietary study has revealed that more than half of consumers who are in the market for a smartphone intend to purchase one of the new Apple handsets after its launch on July 11th.

11 sIgns you’re No Longer A Hardcore Tech Addict 6/30/2008

You’ve never heard of the iPhone? Maybe you should read this.

An iPhone with a Keyboard: Prototype Exists 6/30/2008

It is an article of faith, of course, that whatever Steve Jobs does is right. And so, since the iPhone currently has no keyboard on it, it must logically follow that it is wrong to have a keyboard, and therefore that Steve Jobs will never produce a version that does have a keyboard.

How To Safely Buy An iPhone On eBay 6/30/2008

With the iPhone 3G around the corner, eBay is buzzing with all sorts of iPhone listings. This guide will tell you how to successfully and safely buy an iPhone on eBay.

iPhone 3G will need ‘unbricking’ when purchased? 6/30/2008

This shiny new iPhone 3G might actually be an expensive brick unless activated in an authorized store.

iPhone will ship in green packaging 6/30/2008

Apple’s new iPhone 3G will be shipped on July 11 in a potato starch paper tray. Apple placed an order with Dutch company PaperFoam, which also makes packages for Motorola.

AT&T memos detail iPhone 3G unbricking tool, crowd planning. 6/30/2008

A recent series of internal memos from AT&T to its Mobility staffers reveal a variety of preparatory measures ahead of next month’s iPhone launch, including the deployment of an iPhone 3G unbricking tool, ongoing 3G network optimizations, regional advertising campaigns, and calls for part time crowd control, inventory runners…

Rogers 3G iPhone In-Store Activation Detailed and Explained 6/30/2008

The supposed procedure that Rogers will be following for the launch of the 3G iPhone has been anonymously posted to an online discussion forum. Apparently the new version of iTunes 7.7 due to be released on July 11 will include this activation mode. In addition there are a whole set of launch week rules including in the following list.

Surge of New Software for the iPhone 6/30/2008

Aiming to capitalize on the new features of Apple’s iPhone 3G, developers are planning an array of applications, including several for business

F**k You Rogers becomes Ruined iphone, gets over 12000 signa 6/29/2008

Keep it coming

Rogers is killing Canadians iPhone dreams 6/29/2008

Another site that does not agree with Rogers/Fido data/voice plans for the iPhone

30 Ways To Wait For The iPhone 3G, #19 HAIKU! 6/29/2008

Thank the Lord that the website is up and running. I don’t know what happened yet at my host, but I was also mid move to a new host. The crash at the old one complicated things very much, let’s just say I love backups of my website. I’ll be moving to my new host within the next day given that it goes smooth. Wish me luck and please hit me up at rya

Canadians Write Angry Letter to Steve Jobs Over iPhone Plan 6/29/2008

Over a year after their Southern neighbors, Canadians are finally getting their hands on the magical iPhone. But Rogers Communications, the only carrier with a contract to sell the phone, has a data plan that makes AT&T look positively philanthropic. A $75 a month plan comes with a mandatory 3-year contract, 100 text messages, 300 weekday minutes.

Data plans for iPhone 3G by Telia in Denmark getting boo’ed 6/29/2008

After Telia (of TeliaSonera) announced their iPhone 3G plans, many future customers of Telia were unhappy with the data plan as they currently are. Therefore, a team of iPhone users who have had previous experience with the iPhone have now put together a statement urging Telia to do a fair-use data plan or even a flat-rate dataplan.

iPhone Rogers Plans sucks! 6/29/2008

Please help Canadian iPhone customers by signing this petition. YOU can make the difference!

9,000 Canadians petition Steve Jobs for iPhone rate relief 6/29/2008

iPhone rate plans in Canada are EXPENSIVE.

Think Rogers iPhone plans are unfair? Try living in Sweden 6/29/2008

While Canadians have been shortchanged with Rogers iPhone plans there are still some people getting an even worse deal, the Swedes. A 16GB iPhone will set you back $4 356 after 2 years with unlimited data.

Free Unlimited SMS Messages via iPhone! 6/28/2008

Macsimumnews provides a tip on how to send and receive unlimited SMS messages from your iPhone (assuming you have an unlimited data plan). The steps are as follows:1. Create a new email message. 2. In the To: box, type 10digitnumber@teleflip.com. (1235551234@teleflip.com) 3. Type a message and c…

Rogers iPhone Plans Prompt Massive Outcry 6/28/2008

Rogers announced pricing plans on Friday for Apples 3G iPhone, prompting an outcry from angry customers.

LEAKED: Special Version of iTunes to Unlock iPhone 3G Units 6/28/2008

Get the download from the Apple link while you can. This special version is for retailers only. iPhoneDev Team…are you still out there?

Open Letter to Steve Jobs about the iPhone in Canada 6/28/2008

Steve Jobs, I would like to invite you to take a look at all these disapointed people at www.*****.com (sorry for the swear word, but we needed this to make a “good” publicity about our goal).

Netcom, you suck! Even worse iPhone plans than Rogers. 6/28/2008

If you think the Canadians got it bad with crappy Roger plans, think again. On Friday, Netcom announced their iPhone plans for Norway. Oh boy… they suck. Netcom offers three plans for the iPhone: Small, Medium, Large with the price ranging from $ 80 to $ 218.

Where Yahoo! And Apple Diverged 6/28/2008

But while Yahoo! falls apart, once-struggling Apple offers a case study in focus–and it’s a focus that is slowly shifting to the Internet. The iPhone has transformed the humble phone into a Web-connected multimedia marvel. Apple’s latest effort, dubbed MobileMe, will use the Internet to shuttle media, contacts, and calendar information.

Time Wasters: Alphabet Games, iPhone Trickery, & Weird Bikes 6/28/2008

You may not want to read this if you don’t have time to spare. Not only is it about great fun things to waste time with …. but you will! :)

iPhone 3G 6/27/2008

New iPhone will be launch by Apple on 7th July 2008 with 3G, Wifi and Edge.

30 Ways To Wait For The iPhone 3G, #17 Make Ryan Feel Better 6/27/2008

Finally, yesterday there was new news on the iPhone 3G. Apple seeded new versions of the iPhone SDK and iTunes 7.7. Within itunes someone spotted code that is going to enable your iPhone or iPod Touch to act as a remote for your iTunes. It’s coming as a free app from Apple, isn’t that nice?! I’m pretty excited about that. There were ways to do this

iPhone Costs UK vs US vs Canada. Rogers Ruins it for Canada! 6/27/2008

Apple has left Canada to fight for them selfs for better deals on the iPhone. Rogers Canada is the most costly company for both Voice and Data in the world and it does not end there. Here is a nice Chart showing you UK, USA, Canada Plans and rates.

iPhone 3G Costs - UK vs USA vs Canada 6/27/2008

For the same price as the US, Canada gets about a third of the text messages, a third of the anytime minutes, no call display, evenings that start at 9 pm instead of 7 pm and an extra contract year. Oh and I almost forgot, 400Mb of data instead of unlimited

China Mobile Talks With Apple iPhone 6/27/2008

It seems like Apple’s ultimate gadget, the 3G iPhone will soon be available in China. According to a Reuters report, who is quoting a China Mobile spokeswoman, the two companies are in talks to finalize a deal regarding the iPhone.