Archive for December, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-31-07: The Ultimate Leopard Tweaking Guide

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-31-07

The Ultimate Leopard Tweaking Guide
No matter how good Apple Mac OS X Leopard is, there will always be features that people dislike, and want to change. And while Apple may think they have the perfect recipe for a perfect OS, many power-users will want to tweak OS X to their liking. Appletell has compiled a list of several ways to tweak your Leopard.
http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/ultimate-leopard-tweaking-guide/


VIDEO PROOF: iPhone 1.1.3 leak is REAL
Here you go guys – video proof. A full video walkthrough of the new iPhone 1.1.3 feature updates. Still think it’s fake?
http://video.gearlive.com/video/article/q407-video-iphone-113-firmware-feature-walkthrough/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-30-07: iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 100% Confirmed, Breaks Unlock Apps

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-30-07

iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 100% Confirmed, Breaks Unlock Apps
Gizmodo confirms that the iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 is 100% real after talking gathering solid evidence. The update installs without any problem in iTunes, which requires Apple’s private encryption key to work. The previously published features are real as well. The update patches previous hacking methods, breaks unlock and third-party apps.
http://gizmodo.com/338948/


Proof the iPod’s White Earbuds Don’t Suck…That Much
We had a plan. After years of bitching and moaning about crappy, stock Apple earbuds, we were going to put Apple in their place, and once and for all, prove what a lousy product they were packaging with their iPods…
http://gizmodo.com/338299/proof-the-ipods-white-earbuds-dont-suckthat-much


Essential Mac Apps for the New Switcher
Once you convince your friends to get a Mac, they’ll want to know which applications to use or try out first! Here is a list for all those new Mac users who want a list of the most useful, must-have Mac applications that aren’t included with your Mac.
http://chris24.ca/apple/best-mac-apps


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-29-07: Technology Consumers Got More Choice in ’07

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-29-07

Technology Consumers Got More Choice in ’07
In 2007 The computing world revolved around Microsoft, your wireless carrier controlled what your cellphone could do, and the record labels locked your legal music downloads with software to limit what you could do with them.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/26/AR2007122601707.html


List of confirmed iPhone 1.1.3 firmware features
Here is a list, with images, of confirmed iPhone 1.1.3 firmware feature additions and updates!
http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q407-iphone-113-firmware-feature-gallery/


The Saddest iPhone We’ve Ever Seen [Pics]
One Japanese fanboy went so far as to transfigure their Sony Ericsson slider to…”resemble”.an Apple iPhone. From it’s horribly scuffed face to the hammered-on metallic edging, it’s confirmed. We need to get Japan some iPhones before this guy cuts his ear on a sharp piece.
http://gizmodo.com/338423/the-saddest-iphone-weve-ever-seen


Why the iPhone ruled 2007 (and the new iPods didn’t)
Can you imagine a world before the iPhone? It’s difficult, isn’t it? But there was a time earlier in the year when instead of reviewing the iPhone, we were making predictions about it.
http://dvice.com/archives/2007/12/shift_why_the_iphone_r.php


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-28-07: How to Install Third-Party Apps on Your New iPhone or iPod

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for December-28-07

How to Install Third-Party Apps on Your New iPhone or iPod
If a new iPhone or iPod touch found its way under your tree and you just can’t wait until Apple officially supports third-party application development to extend its functionality , it’s time you jailbreak your favorite new portable device.
http://lifehacker.com/337863/how-to-install-third+party-apps-on-your-new-iphone-or-ipod-touch


Apple to introduce iPhone Cashless Service and Line Jumping
Steve Jobs wants to patent a process that will save customers the hassle of waiting to order a cup of coffee at a local Starbucks or a fresh burger at the nearest fast food restaurant. Even better: The technology would let you jump the line of those ordering in person
http://www.forbes.com/technology/2007/12/26/apple-patents-iphone-tech-wire-bc_1227appatent.html


Mammoth update ahead for Leopard
Developers have received their first pre-release build of the Mac OS X 10.5.2 updater, and it’s a biggie. Weighing in at over 350M, the wide-ranging update affects many different visible and under-the-hood aspects of Leopard’s operation.
http://www.itwire.com/content/view/15882/53/


How to Install 3rd-Party Apps on Your New iPhone/iPod Touch
If a new iPhone or iPod touch found its way under your tree and you just can’t wait until Apple officially supports third-party application development to extend its functionality (who can wait until February?), it’s time you jailbreak your favorite new portable device.
http://lifehacker.com/337863/how-to-install-third+party-apps-on-your-new-iphone-or-ipod-touch


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