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iPod foils potential kidnapping attempt in the hands of quick-thinking child originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Based on the latest comments from VLC media player lead developer Rémi Denis-Courmont, it seems likely that the iOS version of the app probably won't be available much longer. Denis-Courmont claims that Apple is violating the GNU public license (GPL) under which VLC is released by applying DRM to it.
While VLC is available free of charge for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the App Store, it's not possible to copy it from one device to another. Every copy of an iOS app is tied to a specific user account when it is downloaded, regardless of whether you pay for it or not. The GPL requires that any software using that license and any derivative works be able to be freely copied and distributed.
Apparently the developers that created the iOS version of VLC made a mistake in submitting the app, because the GPL is incompatible with Apple's App Store rules. Earlier this year, an iOS version of the game GNU Go was removed from the store because of the GPL incompatibility. It's a shame that VLC will be going away, because it is one of the best media players available on the App Store, with support for virtually every conceivable audio and video codec. On the bright side, the end of VLC for iOS may be good news for those waiting for an Android version as resources are redirected.
[via iLounge]
Grab your iOS version of VLC now... it may be gone soon originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Grab your iOS version of VLC now... it may be gone soon originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple Store offline originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple Store offline originally appeared on TUAW on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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PizzaExpress, a UK-based pizzeria, is adding iPod/iPhone docks into some of their seating areas as part of their “next-gen” restaurant upgrade.
PizzaExpress has started the roll out in their restaurant in Richmond, London. They call their new dining concept “Living Lab”, inviting the british public to try out all the new features before a full roll out nationwide.
Included in the line of the new features, are new ‘parabolic booths’, which are domes hung from the ceiling that deflect background noises, so not only can you enjoy a peaceful conversation, but you can play your iPod/iPhone music undisturbed, while not disturbing anyone else.
If your local restaurants wanted to implement iPod docks? Would you use them?
UK Pizzeria, PizzaExpress installing iPod/iPhone docks is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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Like our sibling site, Android Central, TiPb has been invited to a mobile event at Facebook HQ this Wednesday, November 3. If it had just been AC, I’d have started wondering about that Facebook phone. Just TiPb and I might have thought iPad app. Both Android and iOS at the same bash and maybe Facebook is ready to make some bigger cross-platform waves. With former Android lead Eric Tseng and former iOS developer Joe Hewitt busy in the mobile division, who knows what they have up their social little sleeves?
Speculate in the comments!
Facebook holding event on Wednesday is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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Every week a few of us from team TiPb will bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch related, they’re fair game.
To see what we picked this week, and to tell us your pick, follow on after the break!
Angry Birds has been a favorite of many for several months now. I know many others are like me and get super excited when they see updates for it in the app store. Imagine my excitement when I saw Angry Birds Halloween!
The concept is the same as the original with a Halloween twist. There’s new achievements to be gained and costumed pigs to defeat. You’ll also notice the addition of a few new birds in this game.
This game is a separate purchase through the app store and will run you $0.99 for around 45 levels of Angry Birds goodness.
[$0.99 - iTunes Link]
Want to go to a haunted house this Halloween, but don’t know where to look in order to get the most horrifying experience? Well then, HauntFinder is the app for you! With this single-use app you can find all of the major — and frightful — attractions in your area! The app gives you all of the great haunted houses to visit within a 200 mile radius, and contains reviews and more information straight from HauntedHouse.com!
We’d highly recommend this neat little app for Halloween, especially if you aren’t sure which haunted house you and your group of friends want to hit up after gorging yourself on all the candy you got from Tick-Or-Treating (you can never be too old to still go every year, right?).
[$2.99 - iTunes link]
Just in time for Halloween, Doodle Jump has been updated and now has a Halloween level for you to enjoy! Turn Doodle into Doodlestein and navigate your way through zombies, vampires, witches, and other creepy creatures! The update is free for those of you who have had Doodle Jump and they also announced that while you enjoy the new Halloween level they are hard at work at an update for Doodle Jump that will bring Game Center features into their awesomely addictive game!
[$0.99 - iTunes link]
We teach our children not to talk to or accept candy from strangers – except on Halloween. Children are encouraged to approach the homes of strangers and ask for candy on this one night of the year, but do you really want your child to knock on any door?
Sex Offenders Search Lite allows you to search for sex offenders by your location. It provides the address, name, and crime committed of the offenders. This could be a welcomed addition to your trick-or-treating outing. You can quickly search the neighborhood for sex offenders and make sure your children do not approach the house of someone who has committed a crime against a child. Of course this doesn’t offer full protection for your children, but it may ease your mind to know that these homes are being avoided.
[Free - iTunes link]
Since Halloween is mostly a Canadian and US custom, forgive me for picking Netflix, an app currently available only in those two countries. And, well, Halloween and scary movies were just made for each other. Cream of the crop here is the Apple TV version of Netflix. The interface is so good you just know Apple banned Netflix from the building and built it themselves. The iPhone UI is okay, though the iPad version is basically the website and scarier than any horror movie monster. Let’s fix that Netflix, shall we?
But back to the movies. There’s tons of them for you to enjoy, from classics to fairly recents. You can stream them live to any of the aforementioned devices and — the killer feature — you can start on one, switch to another, and it remembers where you left off and just keeps on playing from there.
So when it’s late, the kids have stopped knocking on the door, the candy has been eaten, the jack o’lanterns have burned down, and everything is dark and quiet, tap on Netflix and queue up a good Halloween fright film. Then another.
[Free + Netflix subscription - iTunes link]
You’re part of the team as well, so jump into the comments and let us know your Halloween pick of the week!
TiPb Picks of the Week: Halloween Edition is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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Folks, we’ve been flooded with Halloween App Store sales announcements. So many, there’s not even any way to fit them all into a blog post. We’re talking big name, well loved iPhone and iPad apps and games from many of your favorite publishers. Suffice it to say, if there’s a popular app you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on, now’s the time to head on over to the App Store and see if it’s on sale.
Any of your favorites on sale? Any great deals you’ve come across? Let us know in comments!
Halloween App Store sale! is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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Sprint CEO, Dan Hesse, says his company has seen an increase in the demand for their 3G and 4G Overdrive wireless hotspot devices since the launch of the iPad. He also noted that most iPads sold are the WiFi only model and they have become increasingly reliant upon devices such as their Overdrive to have connectivity on the go.
When the iPad launch back in April, Sprint released a 4G case that could not only carry the iPad but also had a pocket for their Overdrive wireless hotspot to allow users to be totally mobile anywhere they want.
Not only has Sprint targeted iPad users but they have also featured the iPhone in a commercial they used to show off the features of the Overdrive wireless hotspot and point out its speeds are up to 10 times faster than AT&T’s 3G speeds.
The iPad that has 3G capabilities is not compatible with Sprint’s network and Sprint is still seeing increased sales thanks to Apple’s immensely popular tablet. With the iPad being sold by Verizon now, will Apple also work out a deal to have Sprint carry the device? Are you using Sprint’s Overdrive device bundled with your WiFi only iPad? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
[ Gigaom ]
by Brian Tufo
Sprint: iPad has increased demand for 3G and 4G mobile hotspots is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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John from the Los Angeles-based sketch group that created this white iPhone 4 response video sent it in, hoping the humor would help ease the sting of non-release.
Let us know if laughter really is the best medicine, after the break!
White iPhone 4 humor – Saturday fun video is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.
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Homemade Angry Birds costumes take flight originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Homemade Angry Birds costumes take flight originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TUAW is giving away a gaggle of ghoulishly good gadgets over the next few days. Be sure to come back every day between now and October 31st for a chance to win. The good part of the giveaways? You don't need to wear a costume to win 'em.
With the surprisingly active adoption of the iPad in the healthcare industry, as well as recent concerns about how microbes can live happily on iPad screens, wouldn't it be nice to have something that would at least keep bugs off of most of your device? And since the iPhone 4 is also apt to pick up germs when being used, how about having a way to keep it sanitary as well?
iSkin has a line of iPhone and iPad cases that will make germaphobes happy, since the company has started to use washable silicone materials with embedded Microban antimicrobial protection for some of their products. The iSkin Duo case for iPad and revo4 case for iPhone 4 both use these materials to keep you protected, and they look darn good in the process.
If you're not as concerned about the germs as you are about protecting your investment, iSkin has the great-looking iSkin Vu for iPad and iSkin Solo for the iPhone4. And for four TUAW readers, you're going to win one of these cool cases in a random giveaway. Here are the official rules:
Good luck!
Trick or Treat with TUAW: iPhone 4 and iPad cases from iSkin originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Trick or Treat with TUAW: iPhone 4 and iPad cases from iSkin originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iPhone apps on sale for Halloween originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone apps on sale for Halloween originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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