Workers Suing iPhone Manufacturing Partner Over Chemical Poisoning

Barron's points to a research report from Stratfor Global Intelligence noting that 44 Chinese workers are preparing to file a lawsuit against LCD manufacturer Wintek after dozens of workers have been hosp...

Wi-Fi Sync iPhone App Released On Cydia After Apple Rejected It Due To “Security Concerns”

Review: Riddim Ribbon for iPhone

Riddim Ribbon (that’s a play on "rhythm," for those of you who are scratching your heads) features popular tracks by the Black Eyed Peas and offers a new twist to the whole RockBand genre—depending on what path you take, you can remix the song a variety of ways.

Mac-Chi Announces Two iPhone Apps: WhoPaste and WhoP-G

Mac-Chi is proud to announce two iPhone apps: WhoPaste and WhoP-G. WhoPaste creates records in Apple’s Contact app, which runs on the iPhone. WhoP-G creates records in Google’s Contacts application, which runs in the cloud. iPhone users can copy text from any application and then launch either WhoPaste or WhoP-G both of which recognize company [...]

Apple Patent Litigation Updates: Kodak and MONKEYmedia

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) yesterday announced that it has agreed to investigate claims made by Apple last month against Kodak over alleged patent infringement.

The U.S....

Why would AT&T want an exclusive BlackBerry Bold 9800 slider hero phone this summer?

With Apple all but certain to announce a the 4th generation iPhone (iPhone HD/iPhone 4G) with iPhone OS 4 at WWDC the week of June 7, and AT&T to release it later the same month, why would AT&T want to release the new BlackBerry 9800 slider running OS 6.0 at around the same time?

Since 2007 the iPhone has been AT&T’s summer blockbuster. It’s been the phone that got the users and made the numbers, quarter after quarter. Some would go so far as to say iPhone exclusivity is the only thing that’s kept AT&T competitive with their arch-rival, Verizon.

Rewind. Back in March our sibling site CrackBerry.com did a Q&A roundup about the BlackBerry Slider, which could end up being part of the Bold lineup. A full, capacitive touchscreen device with a Palm Pre-style vertical slider it would give the BlackBerry faithful the Storm-like experience needed to compete in today’s mainstream smartphone market, but keep the industry-leading physical keyboard those same faithful are so loathe to do without. And CrackBerry thought it was going to be released on AT&T, and in the summer.

Today Boy Genius added fuel to that fire, saying the BlackBerry Bold 9800 slider would launch on AT&T in June, be exclusive for 3-6 months, and that AT&T had placed an incredibly large order for the device — easily exceeding 1,000,000 units.

Repeat. Why would AT&T want a huge order of an exclusive, powerfully branded, touchscreen smartphone with keyboard differentiation at the same time they’ve traditionally, and successfully launched their heretofore exclusive new iPhones?

Since I’ve sworn off Verizon iPhone rumors this week, including rumors of Verizon iPhone ads, manufacturers and equally large manufacturing runs, and increasing chatter, I’ll let you answer that in comments.

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BT to launch iPad rival in UK

BT is planning to launch a rival to Apple's iPad that will be used in the home, rather than on the go.

Review: Incase Neoprene Sleeve Plus for iPad

Case offers no-frills protection, at a price.

Review: Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Neo-Sleeve

Neoprene sleeve offers minimal protection, but nice additional features.

Review: LaCie ForMoa 10.2″

Netbook-designed case is a little large, but offers nice additional features.

Review: Belkin Pleat Sleeve for iPad

Sleeve offers nice fit, and a bonus accessories pocket, but at a cost.

Review: Be.ez LA robe iPad Allure

Form-fitting, durable sleeve offers good protection but no bells or whistles.

Touch Attack! Games 1.2 – iPhone Memory & Reflex Game OpenFeint Enabled

ProRattaFactor today is pleased to announced that Touch Attack! Games, the best memory and reflex family game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad is now OpenFeint enabled with its version 1.2 update. Integrating OpenFeint now allows players to compete in “global leader boards” and win “achievements.” The leader boards have been split into three groups, [...]

Apple Pushes Out Third Build of Mac OS X 10.6.4 (10F50) to Developers

World of Apple reports that Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.4, termed Build 10F50, to select developers. According to the report, the update now weighs in at 581.3 MB and contains one doc...

TUAW’s Daily App: Crazy Test

Filed under: iPhone

Some of the best apps are born from the wackiest ideas, and while Crazy Test probably isn't one of the best apps on the App Store, it is a wacky idea. Tactile Entertainment has been working on their Pocket Creatures title, but while goofing off (I suppose), they've put together this WarioWare-inspired bit of silliness. Basically, Crazy Test consists of a series of absurd mini games; some of them have you swiping the touchscreen in various ways, some of them have you tapping in certain places, and some even have you shaking the iPhone or iPod touch. Each "test" gives you a goal and then only a quick few seconds to figure out how to do it correctly.

The only caveat I'd put on this one is that Crazy Test really is crazy, so come with a sense of humor. The app has quite a bit of silly, nonsensical violence and various bathroom-related jokes. There's nothing you couldn't see on TV these days, but if you're easily offended by childish jokes, steer clear (Tactile's Denmark-based European sensibilities probably play a factor as well). Otherwise, Crazy Test is an amusing time. While it seems like there might not be too much variety at first, the mini games eventually start showing off new wrinkles the more you play with them. It's not for everybody, but if you enjoy a little absurdity with your iPhone gaming, you'll find it's well worth the buck.

TUAW's Daily App: Crazy Test originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW's Daily App: Crazy Test originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: Instapaper Pro for iPhone and iPad

This app for saving online articles for later reading has been one of our favorites since it debuted on the iPhone two years ago. And now that it has an iPad-optimized interface, it's even more of a must-have download.

Wi-Fi Sync App Rejected by Apple

Not entirely surprisingly, Wi-Fi Sync has been rejected from the App Store. We profiled the app in April. Wi-Fi Sync enabled users to wirelessly sync their iPhones with their computers via a local Wi-Fi network. The developer had submitted...

iPhone image metadata hints at more cameras on the next iPhone

Filed under: iPhone

Well, this is interesting. Our twitter follower @chenks points out that, hidden in the metadata of a picture taken with his OS 4.0-enabled iPhone, there is a title stating that the picture came from the phone's "Back Camera." Of course, if the phone currently has a back camera, there's a possibility that it could, in the future, have a "Side Camera," or more appropriately, a "Front Camera."

We're being facetious, of course. This certainly seems like yet another hint that the next version of the iPhone (expected sometime next month) will have a front facing camera; that's not only a long-awaited feature for the iPhone faithful, but it was also seen on that lost iPhone prototype not long ago.

So, at this point, it's more or less a terribly-kept secret that the next iPhone will finally have a front facing camera. The question is: will you use it? I'd rather not have my ugly mug going out across the wires every time someone calls me, but I suppose there are a few applications (possibly including an official iChat Mobile application) where it might come in handy.

iPhone image metadata hints at more cameras on the next iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 14 May 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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