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- Unofficial Lemmings for iPhone gets C&D
Developer Aaron Ardini pulled off the crazy feat last week of porting the classic Lemmings game from Palm OS not only to the iPhone, but also to Windows and the Mac ... in just 36 hours. That's 36 hours straight -- he liveblogged the whole process, and did actually pull it off, sending the iPhone app, which you can see above, into the App Store for approval.
There's just one hitch -- Ardini doesn't actually own the Lemmings property. Sony does, and as soon as the company heard about his port, it dropped a cease and desist letter on him, commanding him to remove all ports he's hosted and not to port any other Sony games. So there's no way, as of now, that we'll see this app in the App Store.
Of course, if Sony knows what's good for them, the company could pay Ardini to release the port for them, and we could all play the old version of Lemmings on the iPhone (and pay for the privilege). Ardini says he'll "open communication" for such a deal, so we'll have to wait and see.TUAWUnofficial Lemmings for iPhone gets C&D originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW review and giveaway: Quirky Beamer iPhone case
We're starting off the Independence Day holiday with a bang -- a giveaway to one lucky TUAW reader of the Quirky Beamer iPhone case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Before you enter the contest, however, I'm sure you'd like to know what makes the Beamer different and how it works. That's the purpose of this short review.
The Beamer is one of Quirky's community-designed projects. We've talked about Quirky before -- anyone can make a suggestion for a new product, and if enough people like the idea then it goes through a community design and review process. The Beamer, suggested by Canadian Jenny Tyler, solves an issue for those who don't have an iPhone 4 to complain about; it supplies a very bright LED light that is amazingly useful in taking photos with the 3G and 3GS.TUAWTUAW review and giveaway: Quirky Beamer iPhone case originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Hands on with the Jawbone ICON
Filed under: Accessories
I recently tested out the new Jawbone ICON Bluetooth earpiece. It's a small hands-free earbud device that you wear in your ear, and talk while on-the-go. At a cost of US$99, the unit provides support for both calls and A2DP-based audio. You can listen to your music and podcasts via the earpiece as well as talking with others.
I found the packaging extraordinarily hard to grapple with. There are an insane number of tiny plastic pieces in the box, which has been designed to be eco-friendly rather than to provide a Jonathan Ive-like unboxing experience. All those pieces, however, easily fit into the rigid plastic portion of the package. Once you manage to get the thing open, it's pretty easy to keep track of all the parts.TUAWHands on with the Jawbone ICON originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Why I gave up my iPhone
A month ago I was planning an iPhone upgrade/trickledown plan like this: I would get the iPhone 4, my wife would get my 3GS, and our son would inherit her 2G (aka "original iPhone") to be used like an iPod touch.Today we cancelled the iPhone 4 order, my wife inherited my 3GS, the boy has the 2G, and I... well, I have a Nokia 2320 (which, despite Nokia's claims, instructs me not to hold it certain ways).
What happened? In a word: iPad.
Since the release of the iPhone I have really wanted an iPhone without the phone. I rarely use the phone (we live in an AT&T dead zone, so we have to keep a landline). In fact, my wife and I shared 550 minutes per month and recently we expired 351 minutes. My guess is that most of those few minutes we used were to call each other. In the three years since the iPhone was released, AT&T has refused to offer a voice plan with fewer minutes, even now that they're offering tiered data plans. With the advent of the iPad, I can get the mobile data that I want without the voice minutes that I don't need or use.
Read on for the rest of the story...TUAWWhy I gave up my iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Readers: How to get satisfaction from Apple support on iPhone 4 issuesContrary to Apple's official word on iPhone 4 reception issues, an adjustment in the way signal strength is displayed may not fix dropped calls and slow data for those who are having problems. A few TUAW readers have let us know that they have gotten complimentary Apple iPhone 4 Bumpers from Apple Store managers and Geniuses when they've come in with severe 'death grip' signal issues. Why? These same Apple employees appear to realize that the bumper does indeed fix connectivity issues in low-signal areas, and offering a bumper instead of a replacement phone is making both Apple and the consumer happy.
Apple's rumored policy is to not give away the $29 bumpers to consumers, and DIY bumpers may not suit your style. So, how do you get the golden ticket, in this case the free bumper? It seems that documenting your case carefully and showing that you've performed all of the recommended fixes in advance of your Genius Bar appointment helps a lot. Click on the read more link below to see our suggestions on what you need to do to best represent yourself before heading off to the local Apple Store.TUAWReaders: How to get satisfaction from Apple support on iPhone 4 issues originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Grating cheese on a G5
Filed under: Humor
Ah, the once mighty Power Mac G5. It used to be the envy of film editors and art designers everywhere. With a 1.6 GHz CPU, a whopping 256MB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive, it was once the tower-iest of PC towers.
Just seven short years later, it's reduced to grating cheese in some nondescript office environment. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
Actually it's just the case doing the grating -- you have to admit, with all of those tiny holes for ventilation, the case works pretty well. It does make a mess, though, and there's quite a bit of cheese still left on the unit. It may not be able to run 10.6, but the old G5 will spruce up your salad if you so choose.
Thanks, sivil!TUAWGrating cheese on a G5 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPad 101: Restriction settings
Filed under: iPad
Those with kids and iPads will notice that the latter find the former irresistible. When connected to the Internet, they provide access to all that the Web and App Store have to offer, some of which is decidedly not for kids. Here's how you can use the iPad's built-in Restrictions settings to limit their access.
Open the general settings and click Restrictions. You'll have to create a special 4-digit pass code; pick one the kids can't guess. From there you can disable access to Safari, YouTube, iTunes, location notification and the ability to install apps.
In addition, you can disable in-app purchases and limit TV shows, movies, podcasts and apps by rating or explicit content warning.
It's not perfect and won't deter determined kids for long, but setting this up will offer some peace of mind.TUAWiPad 101: Restriction settings originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - GoodReader is bringing syncing back
Filed under: iPhone, SDK, iPad
GoodReader was one of a handful of apps which had figured out how to do USB syncing to iPhones, but their solution was in violation of Apple's iPhone SDK rules. Apple eventually required all 3rd party iPhone apps to remove this functionality. Some apps, like GoodReader, could sync via iTunes but it was very limited. Wi-Fi syncing was also an option, but it was slower and prone to configuration issues.
GoodReader has released a free utility named GoodReaderUSB which, as the name implies to any who haven't suffered a traumatic blow to the head, allows you to connect to GoodReader via USB. The software is free and available for Windows (XP, Vista, and 7) and Mac OS X (10.4, 10.5, and 10.6).
The interface is simple enough, and if you have more than one iDevice you can connect more than one at a time. In my initial testing it worked as expected. The UI is fairly straightforward and allows for drag & drop access, folder creation, and deletion.
GoodReader is available for iPad and iPhone/iPod touch. There's a free "lite" version but the app is easily worth more than the $0.99 asking price. One of the "hidden gems" of GoodReader is that it's not just a reader, but will allow you to download just about any file to your iPhone or iPad by pasting in the URL. I use it for downloading PDFs and then sending them to iBooks on the iPad.TUAWGoodReader is bringing syncing back originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Command key USB stick
Filed under: Mods
Here's an awesome little tidbit. Apple fan Laurent Bourrelly, who runs pomme-c, was rooting though his pile of Apple goodies when inspiration struck. Why not build a USB flash storage device out of a spare key? The result is the gizmo you see at right: a USB Command key.
If you'd like to build your own, you can follow Lauent's simple step-by-step instructions here. If French isn't your thing, check out Google's English translation. Actually, the photos alone are clear enough, so you probably don't even need to worry about the written instructions.
Well done, Laurent! We love it.TUAWCommand key USB stick originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Pulse News Reader now in convenient smaller size for iPhone, iPod touch
Filed under: App Store
The Pulse News Reader for iPad (US$3.99) gained some notoriety last month when the stylish app was released, then promptly yanked from the App Store by Apple at the behest of The New York Times. The Times did not want their RSS feed featured in Pulse; changes were made and the app has been back in the App Store since about June 8th.
Now comes word from developer Alphonso Labs that a new version of the app -- Pulse News Mini ($2.99) -- is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. It's iOS 4.0 tested, and from a quick look at the app, it does an amazing job of putting the functionality of Pulse into a smaller form factor.
As you can see from the video above, Pulse News Mini looks quite similar to the iPad app. Of course, the individual pieces of the Pulse "mosaic" are smaller, but the way that users interact with Pulse is identical. Up to 20 news feeds may be added, with the ability to search by keywords to find those feeds. A tap on a story expands it to fill the screen. The rest of the stories in the feed are listed below, but can be hidden with a touch.
I was pleased to see that Alphonso Labs took one of my suggestions to heart. As a writer, I like to see who is writing posts for various blogs. The initial versions of Pulse did not have this feature, but Pulse News Mini shows the author byline in the feed.
In the currently shipping version of Pulse, 1.0.1, photos associated with posts did not appear to load properly. I'd love to see some way to sync the feeds on the iPad and iPhone versions to avoid re-entry of feeds between devices. If the developer responds as quickly to this request as they did to the my previous suggestion, we should see that feature implemented quickly.
TUAWPulse News Reader now in convenient smaller size for iPhone, iPod touch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor: Apple has a CDMA iPhone ready for Verizon
Filed under: iPhone
Just as every new day is met with a rising sun, every Apple event elicits rumors of an iPhone carried by Verizon. Some believe that a Verizon-compatible iPhone already exists and is merely waiting for a deal to be finalized.
Earlier this week, Bloomberg suggested that Verizon would debut its iPhone offering in January of 2011. AT&T has been the exclusive iPhone carrier it the US since its introduction in 2007. January is another six months away. What would be keeping this deal from going through?
John Gruber of Daring Fireball believes it's not the hardware. You'll remember when Steve Jobs revealed that "...Mac OS X has been leading a secret, double life," and he announced the move to Intel chips. John believes that a Verizon-compatible iPhone has been quietly existing at Apple, receiving the same refinements and improvements as its brother on AT&T.
The Loop's Jim Dalrymple agrees with John, adding that ongoing negotiations are the current stalling point. "It's reasonable to assume," Jim writes, "that the two companies are in negotiations and the Bloomberg article is just another negotiating tactic, but I don't think a deal has been signed."
Of course, they're both right. It wouldn't make any sense for Apple to finalize a deal with Verizon and then run around like a bunch of headless chickens to get a piece of hardware out the door. Speaking of that deal, Apple is in a great position. The iPhone continues to sell phenomenally well, and since the beginning fans have expressed an interest in the iPhone on Verizon.
Steve Jobs is notorious for hard-line negotiations. It's reasonable to assume that's where the Verizon deal is currently mired.
[Another possibility is that the Verizon iPhone in the underground labs is an LTE/CDMA hybrid device, and Verizon would use it as the flagship 4G phone for the network in the same way that Sprint is currently promoting the EVO 4G Android phone. -Ed.]TUAWRumor: Apple has a CDMA iPhone ready for Verizon originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Yellowing issues with the iPhone 4's camera
Filed under: iPhone
There's more trouble for the iPhone 4. Some users are reporting that poor white balance is affecting some of their photos; specifically, indoor shots taken, both, with and without the LED flash have a predominately yellow hue. This typically happens when a digital camera has trouble reading the type of light in a given environment.
As Macworld explains, all types of light -- fluorescent light, sunlight, tungsten bulbs, etc. -- create different hues in photographs. The digital camera's job is to notice which hues are present and calibrate accordingly (that's a rough overview, but you get the idea). You can see the yellowing in the photo above, which shows the same photograph taken with an iPhone 3G, an iPhone 3GS, an iPhone 4, and a Canon 5D.
Apple has not yet responded to Macworld's inquiries about the issue, but we'll let you know if and when they do. In the meantime, have you seen this issue?TUAWYellowing issues with the iPhone 4's camera originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Invites sent for Shanghai Apple Store opening
Filed under: Retail
Apple will open its newest retail store in Shanghai, China on Saturday, July 10th. Invitations that feature a red curtain, much like the one that currently drapes the huge glass cylinder that sits atop the store, are being sent to interested parties.
Much like the 5th Avenue Store in New York City, Apple Store Shanghai is underground and topped with a huge, glass structure. Adding to the drama are two 1,000 foot tall skyscrapers flanking the store's entrance. Once it opens, this will be China's second Apple Store.
If you attend the opening, please send us your photos and reports. This looks like a spectacular store and we're eager to have a look.
[Via 9to5 Mac]TUAWInvites sent for Shanghai Apple Store opening originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple issues official word on iPhone 4 reception: it's the bars, man
Filed under: Apple Corporate, iPhone
If you didn't see the thorough reports from AnandTech and Richard Gaywood on the behavior of the iPhone 4 in low-signal areas, one of the conclusions they came to is that 'bars are bogus.'
The behavior of the signal indicators on the phone is wildly shifted toward the optimistic, with over half the available signal range displayed as a cheery five bars. This contributes to the death grip problem: users who are giving up some antenna sensitivity when they grab the phone may not realize that their signal was iffy to begin with.
Guess what: Apple agrees with them, at least in part. The company posted a letter/press release today (unsigned, rather than the attributed-to-Steve past Thoughts on Music and Thoughts on Flash; they could have called this one Thoughts on Bars, but that would have been a little cruel) that admits "We have discovered the cause of this dramatic drop in bars, and it is both simple and surprising." The letter continues: "Upon investigation, we were stunned to find that the formula we use to calculate how many bars of signal strength to display is totally wrong."
Totally wrong? Golly.
Apple says it will be releasing a software update to recalibrate the signal display so that users will be aware of the low signal that they didn't think they had, and as a result the problem of not being able to make calls when they hold the phone 'the wrong way' will be less evident. I guess.
We're all for clarity in signal displays, but what's not clear is how a more sophisticated formula for computing the "more bars in more places" will help users who have bought bumpers, or returned phones, because their iPhone 4s could not make calls in places their 3GS phones did. As Apple notes, there are plenty of users who are not having problems, and in fact get better reception and fewer dropped calls than they did with previous generations; all that does not invalidate the issues that are causing grief for Death Grip Nation.
In their review, Anandtech acknowledged that the iPhone 4's antenna capabilities and performance in low-signal areas are much improved over the earlier generation, with the ability to hold calls in conditions where the 3GS would have dropped them. Still, their conclusion is sound and straightforward: "At the end of the day, Apple should add an insulative coating to the stainless steel band, or subsidize bumper cases. It's that simple."
Note: Whether you are having reception issues or not, please be respectful and constructive in your comments.TUAWApple issues official word on iPhone 4 reception: it's the bars, man originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Pressure-sensitive drawing on the iPad
Filed under: iPad
Ten One Design has made a reputation for themselves by providing tools and technology to turn touch-sensitive surfaces into drawing tablet style interfaces. They sell a Pogo Stylus that works along with the capacitive touchscreen of the iPhone to make it an even better tool for artists. And in the video above, they're showing off a tech demo that seems to have a modified version of the Pogo Stylus that makes pressure-sensitive drawing possible on Apple's iPad.
Unfortunately, Ten One doesn't have software to sell yet; the tech above uses a private API call, which means it couldn't be approved on the App Store. As far as I can guess, they're somehow passing pressure information back through the stylus to the iPad, since the iPad's screen itself isn't pressure sensitive at all.
No matter how they're doing it, though, it's cool. I don't think this is exactly what Jobs expects the iPad to be used for, so it's not likely that we'll see official pressure sensitivity on an iOS device very soon. But it's cool to see a video like this that shows off the potential.
Update: As a few of our observant commenters noted, there's no Bluetooth call here -- the private API call is just tracking the size of the touch on the iPad's screen -- bigger touch means more pressure and a wider stroke. That does seem like something Apple could eventually implement, so hopefully they will make that official in the future.TUAWPressure-sensitive drawing on the iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Abundante!
Filed under: iPhone, App Store
Abundante! is an excellent little original puzzle title. The main mechanic reminds me of the great Critter Crunch, but it's not exactly the same. Instead of feeding animals that match up, you're lifting and placing gems of various colors; you line up a certain number of gems together, and they'll all fall down into your basket. What you get is a colorful and rewarding little puzzler with well-polished graphics and relaxing gameplay.
There's quite a lot of that gameplay, too; there are over 100 story levels to play through and three different modes to check out. Abundante! started as a PC game, I believe (and you can also download it for Mac), but it's available on the App Store right now for US$2.99.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Abundante! originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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