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Adobe working on Flash for iPhone 3/18/2008

iPhone SDK’s release now makes it possible. Player due in June on the App Store

Adobe developing Flash for iPhone via SDK 3/18/2008

Adobe is in the process of developing its own Flash client for the iPhone, company chief Shantanu Narayen told investment experts during a conference call. The executive revealed that Adobe has obtained the publicly available Software Development Kit and intends to release a version othrough the App store.

Apple patent would allow iPhone clamshell 3/18/2008

Apple has developed a technique that could allow for a smaller iPhone with all the controls but half the size, according to a recent but not yet fully public US Patent Office filing. Described as a “dual sided trackpad,” it would allow multi-touch on the inside and out: in other words, it would allow an iPhone flip.

Dual-Sided Touch Panels for iPhones, MacBooks, Tablets? 3/17/2008

A new Apple patent application reveals that Apple has been working on some unique approaches to incorporating touch interfaces into future iPhones and MacBooks.

Turn Any Song Into An iPhone Ringtone For Free 3/17/2008

An easy way to create custom ringtones from any song using only Apple software.

Apple patent application hints at iPhone flip phone! 3/17/2008

You’ll have to take this one with the usual patent application caveats but, as Unwired View reports, one of Apple’s recent filings seems to indicate that it has at least considered the possibility of an iPhone flip phone of sorts, among other dual-screen possibilities.

Alternative firmware for the iPhone 3/17/2008

A new stage has been reached by hackers of iPhone. Armed with their experience gained with the various updates of the iPhone firmware, they have managed to unblock the beta of the next big evolution of the firmware to be released in June, this is the same firmware that will allow the use of the AppStore.

Apple patents clamshell iPhone patent. iTablet in there too 3/17/2008

Apple filed for clamshell iPhone patent. The idea is to separate phone display and touch sensor array. Put the array on transparent panel and connect it to the display via hinge. When closed - it’s standard iPhone. Open it and the cover becomes a trackpad to control the phone. The same tech fits iTablet and brings Vista Sideshow like display to Mac

Does iPhone dev program have bad breath? 3/17/2008

Apple hasn’t actually rejected a single person who’s applied, but they haven’t accepted anyone either…

iPhone SDK Downloads Top 100,000 3/17/2008

Apple® today announced that more than 100,000 iPhone™ developers have downloaded the beta iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) in the first four days since its launch on March 6.

Microsoft, Adobe agree on Flash, Reader 3/17/2008

Windows Mobile getting Flash before the iPhone

A Stripr on your iPhone 3/16/2008

Finally supply catches up with demand.

Apple Denying iPhone Developers In Droves 3/16/2008

It appears that not anyone can sign up and become a registered developer for the iPhone. Apple is sending out rejection letters via e-mail. Twitterers are firing up their tweets in protest and anger. According to The Unofficial Apple Weblog, people interested in developing for the iPhone are being rejected by the thousands.

Publish to iPhone WebApps From Wordpress 3/16/2008

Allows you to use wordpress to create iPhone WebApps! WebApps as easy pushing Publish in Wordpress.

New Details on Spore for iPhone 3/15/2008

Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile reveals more detail on the upcoming game, entitled “Spore,” coming soon for the iPhone, along with many more gaming consoles.

7 Must have Apps for your Jailbreaked iPhone 3/15/2008

You can’t describe the awesomeness of iPhone with few words. Only working with its interface will let you know why iPhone is so great! Recently Apple launched the iPhone SDK, so we can expect applications in coming weeks. Here’s a list of 7 must have apps for you jailbroken iPhone.

Mirrored iPhone Screen Protector - Really Cool - $9.95 3/14/2008

This may be the coolest iPhone protector yet. When the screen in turned off, the surface of the Echo becomes reflective, or mirrored, then becomes translucent again when the iPhone is turned on. Perfect for vain iPhone users who can’t get enough of their own reflections.

iPhone Unlocked For Good? 3/14/2008

A group of crafty developers thinks so

Clarification: Apple Slowly Ramping Up iPhone Dev Program 3/14/2008

A series of “non-acceptance” emails sent out by Apple today to applicants interested in becoming registered iPhone Developers has generated some confusion and concern.

For Apple watchers the iPhone 2.0 shows promise 3/14/2008

For a product in its infancy, just about taking baby steps, the iPhone is already heading into version 2.0. That is how Apple’s Steve Jobs labeled the next version of this popular mobile phone, to be launched towards the end of June of this year.

Is the iPhone the Next PC? 3/14/2008

Thanks to the recent launch of the iPhone SDK, we now have a glimpse of what the device can be.

Apple mass-rejects iSDK Developer Programme applications 3/14/2008

If you’ve applied for Apple’s iPhone Developer program, check email for your rejection letter. The twitterati are reporting widespread disappointment and anger as thousands of iPhone developer hopefuls have received a “Thank you but no thank you” message in their inbox.

City slickers to bet by Iphone 3/14/2008

A fool and his money

Google lauds, chastises iPhone, promotes Android 3/13/2008

Rich Miner, group manager for mobile platforms at Google, recently spoke at the eComm conference, showing both praise and disdain for the iPhone. According to Yahoo, Miner said that while Apple “did a number of things right first time, first device”, the lack of a background environment for applications is a major limitati

The Problem With The Iphone SDK 3/13/2008

Great article on how Apple’s iPhone SDK Prohibits Real Mobile Innovation.

Apple announces WWDC 2008 3/13/2008

Apple today announced dates for the Worldwide Developers Conference 2008, which will run from June 9th to the 13th. Apple advertises “Three Tracks to Innovation”, through the iPhone, Macintosh platform, and the IT sector. Each “Track” has a host of informative sessions for development techniques, with additional informatio

Pogue’s Posts: Hello BlackBerry, Meet the iPhone 3/13/2008

Before you start reading this, a word of warning: this column is about the iPhone. If you’re one of those people who are sick and tired of hearing about the iPhone, then scroll on while you still can. Then again, if you’re one of those people, you’ve got much bigger problems than this column.

Apple Announces WWDC 2008 (June 9-13, 2008) 3/13/2008

Apple has announced the dates for the Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) 2008. The event will take place on June 9-13, 2008 in San Francisco, CA at Moscone West.A landmark event. In more ways than one. The groundbreaking innovations of Mac OS X Leopard and iPhone OS offer two revolutionary …

T-Mobile Austria leaks iPhone launch details 3/13/2008

Confirming earlier reports about an Austrian iPhone, T-Mobile appears to have a website prepared for a launch tomorrow. According to the page, handsets will be priced at €399 for the 8GB version, and €499 for 16GB. T-Mobile is offering two different rates for monthly plans, one a €39, and one at €55.

How Hot Does An Overheating / Overcharged iPhone Get? 3/13/2008

The case that the phone was in (silicon case) was all greasy as if it were about to melt. I pulled the iPhone from the charger and tried to turn it on, to which I received a white screen. I then turned the iPhone off. I quickly grabbed my IR thermometer to measure just how hot the iPhone was…

Apple may have delayed iPhone SDK for dramatic effect 3/13/2008

Instead of Apple delaying the iPhone SDK or finally being “forced” to offer one due to feedback, we think it’s probable that a late announcement was just good marketing. Analysis inside.

Trick Out Your iPhone with These Smart Playlists 3/13/2008

As I mentioned previously, i received an iPhone for this past Christmas. While I really love it, having to go from a 60gb iPod which held all of my music to having only 8gb of space took some getting used to. I started out by hand-picking various albums and tracks and changing the contents each night in preparation for the next day.

First Video of Hacked iPhone 2.0 In Action 3/13/2008

Here is our exclusive video on the iPhone with hacked 2.0 firmware, running on a T-Mobile network instead of AT&T. Despite what other reports have erroneously stated, this is not a jailbroken iPhone with firmware 2.0, but a completely hacked version of the firmware that allows to run any app and use any carrier you want.

The True iPhone Anti-Christ Is Here! Repent! (PICS) 3/13/2008

And I heard, as it were, the noise of thunder: One of the four beasts saying: “Come and see.” And I saw. And behold, the definitive iPhone knock-off! 99%-exactly like the real thing except for the front and back cameras, and the sign of the Anti-Christ: the inverted Apple!

12 Future Apps For Your iPhone 3/12/2008

The major theme of this new wave of apps will be blending of the physical and digital worlds, using iPhone as the bridge. In this post we take a look at what’s coming.

Finally, the “I Love You” viruse can run on the iPhone 3/12/2008

iEmulator has announced that thanks to Apple’s recently announced iPhone SDK, it will be able to bring a Windows emulator to the iPhone by the 2nd quarter of this year.

The Search for the Killer iPhone App 3/12/2008

Execs at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers had a running bet as they announced a $100 million fund to encourage developers to build tools for iPhone. The wager was over how many business plans they’d receive in the first 30 days after the Mar. 6 announcement. “It was exceeded within 36 hours,” Olga Kharif reports for BusinessWeek.

Galaga, Pac-Man, Bejewled and Others Coming To iPhone 3/12/2008

everyone is jumping on board the iPhone bandwagon, and since I own an iPhone that makes me very, very happy. The latest recruits include Namco, PopCap and THQ with talk of Pac-Man, Galaga, Bejeweled, Zuma and Peggle coming to the device.

100,000 Apple iPhone SDKs Downloaded So Far 3/12/2008

Apple says that over 100,000 iPhone software development kits have been downloaded since March 6, not even a week ago. The announcement below is atypical of Apple: following the standard chest-puffing from execs such as worldwide marketing SVP Phil Schiller, you’ll find exec quotes from Namco, NetSuite, PopCap, Rocket Mobile, Six Apart and THQ…

APPLE :: iPhone SDK Downloads Top 100,000 3/12/2008

Apple® today announced that more than 100,000 iPhone™ developers have downloaded the beta iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) in the first four days since its launch on March 6. The iPhone SDK provides developers with the same rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools that Apple uses to create its native applications.