Apple released its rulebook for what can and can’t exist in the iTunes App Store and, believe it or not, there are plenty of apps already in the store that break multiple rules. Here are just a few.
Nothing: $0.99
That’s the app. "Nothing." Guess what it does? Nothing. Guess which rule from Apple’s "App Store Review Guidelines" it
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We just received the new batch of iPods from Apple for review. Anything you want us to check out? We’re really liking the nano so far. Haven’t done much with the touch or shuffle, though.
The latest update to Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 4.1, brings with it new features such as Game Center, TV show rentals, iTunes’ "Ping" social music network, enhanced photo features, and more.
It’s also apparently been jailbroken already.
You’ll recall that the act of jailbreaking a phone—exploiting a software bug to open the
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While this doesn’t quite appear to be the same “Peel” case that surfaced in late July, the idea appears to be somewhat similar. A company called GoSolarUSA is planning to bring a $60 protective case to market this year that features a SIM card slot and special software that allows Apple’s new iPod Touch to make and receive voice calls …
Wondering if your iPhone or iPod touch will be compatible with Apple’s Game Center when iOS 4.1 launches? Looks like the touch 2nd through 4th generation touch models along with the iPhone 4 and 3GS will support the “social gaming network.” If only we knew when iOS 4.1 will make its debut. Earlier rumors and a leak on the UK site …
Reuters has it on authority from “people familiar with the matter,” that Google wants to get its long-rumored cloud-based music service launched by Christmas. According to these unnamed sources, Google’s Andy Rubin, of Android fame, “has been leading conversations with the labels about what a new Google music service would look …
Apple just announced three new iPod models—shuffle, nano, and touch—as well as a totally redesigned and less expensive version of Apple TV. Here’s a look at the products along with some buying advice for each one.
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In light of Apple’s recent Apple TV announcement, Amazon has made the price of download-to-keep “hit shows from ABC and FOX” just 99 cents per episode. You’ll recall that Apple TV will offer streaming, per-episode rentals from ABC and FOX for 99 cents, but you don’t get to keep them.
It’ll be interesting to see if this is just a …
Apple announced new products today, and like every blog remotely affiliated with technology, we must all pay close, close, close attention and excruciatingly analyze every last detail. Let’s dig in and take a look at some of the hits and misses from today’s announcement.
iOS 4.1
An update to Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch …
Apple announced today that it will try again with Apple TV, unveiling a smaller, all-HD device that eliminates storage, available to customers in about four weeks.
Here’s what we know so far: (Updates as they’re available.)
Quarter of the size of the 1G Apple TV
Built-in power supply
HDMI port (Cord sold …
During Apple’s live announcement of upcoming products, Steve Jobs announced an all-new line of iPods, available in stores next week.
Here’s what we know so far: (Updates as they’re available.)
Runs VoiceOver
Ability to use playlists and genius mixes
2GB allows for 15 hours of music storage
Available in five …
We’ll be getting started in a few minutes, folks. New iPods with cameras (maybe), Apple TV (maybe) and a social iTunes for all (maybe)!
1PM ET: We’re doing this liveblog old school style, so refresh at your leisure.
120 million iOS devices have shipped. Apple is activating 230,000 iOS devices a day.
Over 250,000 apps in the App …
