Review: Marble Blast Mobile for iPhone

Poor controls and physics that are elementary at best make this game, in which you guide a ball by tilting your iPhone or iPod touch, anything but a blast.

SMS vulnerability on iPhone to be revealed today, still isn’t patched

Remember that alleged SMS-based security hole on the iPhone allowing evil-doers to execute arbitrary code and do all sorts of nasty crap like create an army of mobile zombies ready and willing to execute a DoS attack? The guy who found it, security expert Charlie Miller, said that he'd reveal the details of it at Black Hat -- and Black Hat's this week. Sure enough, Miller and his cohorts plan to unleash details of the hack today, and while they claim they informed Apple of the problem over a month ago, Cupertino's yet to make a move. We'd stop short of suggesting iPhone owners all turn off their handsets and take themselves firmly off the grid and into a completely disconnected underground bunker the moment the attack becomes public, but if it's as serious as Miller claims, it definitely bumps up the pressure on Apple to get a fix out on the double -- preferably before 3.1 drops.

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

SMS vulnerability on iPhone to be revealed today, still isn't patched originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Could Verizon Handle the iPhone?

Techcrunch asks the impertinent question: can AT&T handle the iPhone. The pertinent answer thus far is: no. The iPhone is a consumer success the likes of which no smartphone has experienced before. There are more users using more features that consumer more bandwidth that likely even Apple or AT&T ever estimated, and it’s put an extreme hurt not only on existing infrastructure, but a hurt that’s growing faster than infrastructure expansion can handle.

The answer to many is simply to have the iPhone on Verizon, which is believed to offer a better network. While obviously splitting the iPhone between AT&T and Verizon would lesson the individual demand on both — load balancing the user pool, so to speak — we’re curious as to whether or not Verizon could have, or could still, handle the iPhone all by itself.

It’s largely reported that Verizon was the first US carrier offered the iPhone after all. If they’d said yes, and if the iPhone grew on Verizon as fast (or faster, given their reach) than AT&T, would Verizon have suffered the same problems — and bad reputation — AT&T is suffering now? CDMA towers, while serving more with less, still have their limits, after all. (TiPb’s heard that some feel BlackBerry hits CDMA networks hard — they ain’t seen anything like the freight-train of hurt the iPhone is bringing.)

So, what do you think?

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Apple to Attend CES 2010, Steve Jobs Asked to Keynote [Updated]

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is indeed planning on attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time next year. Apple had been rumored to be exhibiting at the 2010 CES shortly after they withdrew from the annual Macworl...

Apple to Attend CES 2010, Steve Jobs Asked to Keynote

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is indeed planning on attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time next year. Apple had been rumored to be exhibiting at the 2010 CES shortly after they withdrew from the annual Macworl...

MobileMe iDisk App for iPhone Released

Apple: Jailbreaking iPhone could lead to Major Network Disruptions

Apple wins fight in U.K. over iPhone v Android claims

Filed under: Apple, iPhone, App Store

The U.K. advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, says Apple is correct when it claims it's App Store is better than the Google store for the Android.

In a TV ad Apple claimed that the iPhone had apps for "just about anything". Fans of the Google Android, or at least ten of them, complained that their phone offered a similar and equal function.

Apple responded that it made the claim "only on the iPhone" because its App Store "provided users with a unique experience unmatched by any other application marketplace, including the Android Market".

"Because Apple had shown there were far more applications available for the iPhone than the G1 phone, and user experience of the iPhone and the App Store was distinct from its competitor, we concluded that the claim 'only on the iPhone' was justified and not misleading," said the ASA in its ruling.

The Apple App Store has about 50,000 applications, while Google offers about 2,100.

In the past, Apple hasn't done too well with the ASA. In November an iPhone ad was banned for misleading customers about the speed of the phone on the internet. Apple also had to pull ads for it's first generation iPhone in August of 2008.

Apple wins fight in U.K. over iPhone v Android claims originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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X-Power1 Rechargeable iPhone/iPod charging cable: Everything you know is wrong

Filed under: Accessories, Cool tools, iPhone, iPod touch

Sometimes, when I see something new, I have to smack myself in the head and think: "Why didn't I think of that?" Remember the old V8 Juice commercials? I just heard about one of these and It's the X-Power1 USB Rechargeable Battery Backup Cable from Xmultiple.

It looks like a USB charging cable swallowed a AA battery. What's inside is a lithium-ion battery with more capacity than built into any current iPhone or iPod. Using this cable, sync or charge your device while the internal cable battery charges. It will take about 3 hours to fully charge. Then when your device runs out of juice, plug in the cable and get power while you charge your device's battery.

I spoke with Alan Pocrass, the CEO of Xmultiple, and found that the information now circulating around the Internet is wrong. If you've already read something about the product, that information was based on a production prototype that will not be be built. The publicity picture is also inaccurate. The cable will work with iPhones, iPod touches and USB-charging iPods only, so earlier iPod owners (those that charge via Firewire) are out of luck.

Keep reading for more specifications...

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X-Power1 Rechargeable iPhone/iPod charging cable: Everything you know is wrong originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

X-Power1 Rechargeable iPhone/iPod charging cable: Everything you know is wrong originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone Live! Tonight 8pm EDT/5pm PDT

iPhone Live! comes to you tonight (Wednesday, July 29 ) at 8pm EDT/5pm PDT.

As always, pre-show will start about 10 min. before if you want to drop by early and reserve a space in our all new, all roomier chat room. See you then!

Join in via http://www.tipb.com/live

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First Look: iDisk app

Filed under: iPhone, MobileMe, First Look

Apple's long-awaited free iDisk (iTunes link) program brings some great new features that makes MobileMe more appealing. But, there are a few holes and the program certainly doesn't do everything.

Basic layout
When you launch the iDisk app, you'll see most of folders that you normally have access to in your iDisk, plus any other folders that you might have created. What you won't see are the Backup, Sites, Software and Web folders that are normally in your iDisk. You can access these folders by enabling them through the software settings. Pressing the edit button will allow you to delete any user-made folders you've added to iDisk, but you can't create new folders.

Along the bottom are buttons for the iDisk itself, recent files viewed, files that you've chosen to share and public folders you've subscribed to. The settings screen is pretty basic, but leads to one of the gems of this piece of software -- an extremely documented help section that goes over every aspect of the app.

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First Look: iDisk app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

First Look: iDisk app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MacPractice iPhone Interface revamps interface

MacPractice has revamped the interface of its iPhone Interface tool and made other changes in the 2.0 release.

TUAW Poll: What would you do if an iPhone 4G rolled out on Verizon?

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Wireless, Odds and ends, iPhone

Apparently yesterday's poll about the release date of Mac OS X 10.5.8's made some waves in the Apple swimming pool, since we've seen over 6,400 responses in about 15 hours. That poll also made TUAW reader Clinton hungry for a new poll. He wrote:

"Could you do a poll? There is so much speculation about Verizon and a 4G network and the possibility of iPhone going to that platform once it is up and running in 2010. I would like to see a poll to substantiate all the speculation that AT&T customer will leave for Verizon's network if iPhone is available on Verizon's new 4G."

Along with that explanation, Clinton also provided a question and several multiple choice answers. Since he had done most of the hard work, we couldn't help but run this poll. If none of the answers meet your needs, or if you have additional comments to make, please use the comments link below.

TUAW Poll: What would you do if an iPhone 4G rolled out on Verizon? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW Poll: What would you do if an iPhone 4G rolled out on Verizon? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple Posts MobileMe iDisk App Video Tutorial

Just downloaded the new Apple MobileMe iDisk app [Free - iTunes link] to your iPhone or iPod touch and eager to know it better? Apple wants to show you how, literally. MobileMe News covers Apple’s latest App Store app, and Apple.com has a video tutorial available to get you started.

For example, it explains that documents get downloaded to your iPhone, and recent documents remain stored for offline viewing. Nice.

If you pick up any other tricks, or have any pro tips for iDisk on iPhone, let us know in the comments!

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Apple Posts MobileMe iDisk App Video Tutorial

Jabra SP200 Bluetooth Speakerphone for Hands-Free iPhone 3G/3GS Action

Can’t seem to find a Bluetooth headset that you are happy with, yet you still wish to take advantage of your iPhone’s Bluetooth feature and drive hands-free? Enter the Jabra SP200 Bluetooth Speakerphone for iPhone 3G/3GS.

I’ve been using the Jabra SP200 for about a month now and I can honestly say that I’ve stopped using every single Bluetooth headset I own while driving my car. Simply connect the SP200 to your cars visor, flip the power switch and you are good to go. And go you will - Jabra claims the battery life comes in at 10 hours of talk time and 23 days of standby time. I am happy to report that these claims are dead on accurate.

Now to get to the most important part of a Bluetooth device, sound quality. I was pleasantly surprised on how well not only the person I would speak to sounded, but how well I came across to them as well. Volume is definitely not an issue with the SP200 as not once have I had to turn it up to it’s full capability.

As for controls it’s pretty simple. You have a volume dial, power switch, and a answer/hang up button that also doubles as an redial button. A great feature that I enjoyed greatly was the ability to leave my car without turning the device off. If I was gone for less than 15 minutes, as soon as I got into my car the device would automatically detect my iPhone and connect instantly. After the 15 minutes if you do not get back into your car, it will automatically power itself down. A simple touch of the answer button will make the re-connection.

This is a great Bluetooth headset alternative that you really have to try yourself to fully appreciate and I can not recommend it enough. Need more?

• In-car speakerphone for hands-free calls
• Easy to use with no installation
• Noise reduction and echo cancellation (DSP)

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Jabra SP200 Bluetooth Speakerphone for Hands-Free iPhone 3G/3GS Action

iDisk iPhone app arrives, there is much rejoicing

Filed under: Apple, iPhone, MobileMe

You have waited with varying degrees of patience, but your wait is over: the MobileMe iDisk app, in all its officialness, is now available on the App Store.

The iDisk app allows you to view the contents of your MobileMe iDisk straight from your iPhone, and offers some nice options, such as adjusting the amount of local storage used on the phone for recently viewed files.

Does it live up to your expectations? Check it out, and be sure to tell us in the comments what you think about it!

[H/T AppAdvice.com]

iDisk iPhone app arrives, there is much rejoicing originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple gross profit on iPhone almost 60%? That’s true, according to report

A new report suggests Apple turns nearly a 60 percent gross profit on the sale of each iPhone, and the device allows the company to lower prices on other products without impacting its bottom line. Meanwhile, another report released Wednesday says there is a “surprising” move by consumers toward the higher-end iPhone 3GS at $199 and [...]

New iPhone app tracks sex offenders in your neighborhood

Want to see if there are any sex offenders in your area. The new Offender Locator iPhone app will show you exactly where to go (or where not to go). The app uses GPS to show you where all the registered sex offenders are near you at any given time. You can also use addresses from [...]

Apple adds developer-submitted search keywords to new App Store additions

Soon after Apple admitted that improvements were needed in helping users locate App Store software, developers have been asked to add a list of keywords for their submitted applications to improve discovery. In a change revealed to several reporters and blogs, developers are now asked to enter up to 255 characters worth of keywords, separated by [...]

Apple: Jailbreaking encourages cell tower terrorism, “catastrophic results”

If trashing your push messaging wasn't enough to steer you clear of using your iPhone in unauthorized ways, this next bit of news might have you back on the straight and narrow. According to Wired, Apple's latest salvo in the fight over jailbreaking is a claim that pernicious, iPhone wielding techno-hackers at home or abroad could modify the baseband and use it to attack cellphone towers, "rendering the tower entirely inoperable to process calls or transmit data." Of course, the idea that this would become more likely if the legal status of jailbreaking changes is totally absurd, but why let that stand in the way of a legal argument?

In a related note, one of our editors (whose jailbroken iPhone shall remain nameless) got a strange baseband pop-up error this morning -- the very same morning that AT&T is suffering a "massive connectivity outage" throughout the northeast and midwest. Coincidence? Yeah, probably.

Read - iPhone Jailbreaking Could Crash Cellphone Towers, Apple Claims
Read - Anyone Experience the AT&T Outage?

Filed under: Cellphones

Apple: Jailbreaking encourages cell tower terrorism, "catastrophic results" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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