iPhone News: December 19, 2010

Dec 25, 2010

Korean family sues Apple over blocked iPhone repair

http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/12/24/company.offered.settlement.with.gag.order/

A Korean family is suing Apple citing unfair repair policies, Lee Chul-ho, asked Apple for approx $251 in compensation after it refused to repair his daughter's iPhone 3G. Apple is said the phone's water sensors were tripped, blocking a free warranty repair

Patriot iPhone App Helps You Fight Terrorism

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/24/patriot-iphone-terroism/

This isn’t exactly a brand new app but I stumbled upon the PatriotApp and felt I could help spread some Christmas cheer by helping you all fight those dirty terrorists with nothing more than your iPhone or iPod touch. Along with terrorists, you can use the Patriot iPhone app to report product safety news, environmental issues, government waste, pandemics, and blow the whistle on companies or corrupt agencies.

Skype Video Calling for iPhone 4 in 2011?

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/24/skype-video-iphone-4/

Skype video might become available for the iPhone 4, as well as other platforms, in 2011.

‘Word Lens’: Much Buzz For A Translation App

http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/digitalsavant/entries/2010/12/20/word_lens_much.html

Over the weekend, techies were abuzz about a new app called “Word Lens” which can translate signage on the fly using the iPhone’s camera, a kind of augmented reality that has to be seen to be believed (and you can in the above video).

Apple Removes WikiLeaks App From App Store

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/20/apple-removes-wikileaks-app-from-app-store/

Looks like an unofficial iPhone and iPadapp that let you view WikiLeaks content and follow the WikiLeaks Twitter account on the has been removed from the app store tonight. The app used to be available here.
From the apps description:
The Wikileaks app gives instant access to the worlds most documented leakage of top secret memos and other confidential government documents. You can now have all of the sensitive WikiLeaks data easily available on your iPh

Dec 24, 2010

An iPhone Lovers Take On Windows Phone

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/23/iphone-windows-phone/

Back in October, after the official launch of Windows Phone 7, I wrote up some initial thoughts after having played with a few prototype devices in the months leading up to the launch. Many seemed surprised by my mostly positive reactions. It seemed to me at the time that Microsoft may have actually brought a gun to a gun fight with Windows Phone as opposed to a sword, or a knife, or a mop.
At the same time, I noted, Now they just have to run a marathon. Up a mountain. Against competitors that they gave a 20 mile head-start to. And the early indications point to that race not g

Top 10 mobile stories of 2010

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/20/apple-android-iphone-tablets-rim-nokia-4g/

The Top 10 mobile stories of 2010 include the iPhone 4, iPad, BlackBerry, Android, webOS/Plam, the tablet revolution and more.

Apple Trademarks VoicePass, And I Just Nicknamed My iPhone For Them

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/23/apple-voicepass/

In the spirit of my trademark watch this morning:
Earlier this week, Apple filed a U.S. trademark for VOICEPASS, in the Construction and Repair Services category. Bloomberg casually mentioned the trademark filing earlier today, as did one iPhone tips and tricks blogger and Patently Apple.
The thing about the trademark is that it was pretty easy to find out what it is for, although I havent seen anyone discussing its impact and potential. So here goes.
The description provided to the USPTO for the trademark is pretty long, yet straightforward:
Installat

SlapTheApp Helps iPhone Users Relieve Some Stress

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/23/slaptheapp-iphone/

A company called JackFruit Digital Media launched SlapTheApp for the iOS device users, touting it as the “ultimate stress reliever.” Basically, the application is made to provide many laughs and hours of entertainment at work, a party or at home.

Dec 23, 2010

15+ Best iPhone Apps for Christmas You MUST Have Installed

http://technologytosoftware.com/best-iphone-apps-for-christmas.html

To revolutionize your Christmas iTunes App Store has giving away couple of new Apps which are lot more for your iPhone/iPad. These apps might help you in planning and preparing yourself for Christmas.

11 techie and yummy gingerbread creations

http://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2010/121610-gingerbread.html

Mostly edible iPhones, motherboards, laptops and of course, Google Android

U.S. Army wants to put iPhones in troops’ hands

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/u-s-army-wants-to-put-iphones-androids-in-troops-hands/

The same device that you use to play Angry Birds on could be the next bit of battlefield technology used by the U.S. Armed Forces.

Reporter Mugged During an iPhone Demo!

http://techietoob.com/videos/27/laura-ingle-mugged-during-on-air-iphone-demo!

What is the world coming to????

10 Best and Free iPhone 4 Apps — TechnoZeast

http://www.technozeast.com/10-best-and-free-iphone-4-apps.html

How to Play Flash on iPhone / iPad

http://www.hotnewsworld.com/play-flash-iphone-ipad/

You can’t play flash on iPhone, it’s totally worry for us that we are not able to see any flash movie or video even if photo. As far as i know that all features are available on iPhone and play flash on iPhone is not available, That’s not good.

New iPhone Case Lets You Reach Out And Touch...Yourself [NSFW!]

http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/12/new-iphone-case-lets-you-reach-out-and-touchyourself-nsfw.html

Put the "X" in "Xmas gift" with this adults-only iPhone case.

Web Search Engine For Blackberry, iPhone, Windows Phone Apps & Content

http://www.themobicrunch.com/2010/12/web-search-engine-for-blackberry-iphone-windows-phone-apps-content

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best”, You might be aware of this quote, Keeping this quote in mind i have something interesting for you today.

iPhone Games: Holiday Editions Galore

http://appchronicles.com/12/iphone-games-holiday-editions-guide/

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the App Store, Top games were releasing holiday versions galore! With vacations impending and free time to

Dec 21, 2010

2010's Best iPad and iPhone Apps for Travelers

http://www.departures.com/articles/2010s-best-apps

If you are giving one of your loved ones a ‘magical’ iPad or iPhone this holiday season, here's the 10 best apps you should download first (other than games, so no Angry Birds. That's another list entirely).

Viber – Free Phone Calls With iPhone

http://www.themobicrunch.com/2010/12/viber-free-phone-calls-with-iphone

The iPhone users might be familiar with all the latest and cool apps for their iPhone and iPad , every now and then new apps are being introduced in the app

Beware: 'Find My iPhone' Feature May Fail

http://dealnews.com/features/A-Safe-Fail-in-Apples-Find-My-i-Phone-Feature-/418176.html

With iPhones getting stolen left and right this holiday season, you might want to check your "Find My iPhone" feature to make sure it works. As our writer found out the hard way, the safety feature meant to help thwart thieves doesn't work with all combos of browsers and operating systems. Are you at risk?

Foursquare's photos, comments go live on iPhone

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/12/20/foursquare.22.brings.photos.and.comments/

Foursquare as anticipated posted an updated iPhone app (free, App Store) that adds photo support. Members can now snap photos associated with a check-in either as a memoir or to help friends. Friends can also comment on photos attached to an area.

The World's Biggest iPhone is Made up of iPads, Displays Lara Croft

http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/12/the-worlds-biggest-iphone-is-made-up-of-ipads-displays-lara-croft.html

This is how you play iPhone games

New App Plays Vintage NES Game Music on iPhone

http://www.1up.com/news/nes-music-on-iphone

What better way to make use of your fancy future-phone than by listening to 20-year-old game music?

Dec 20, 2010

5 Ways Your iPhone Can Save You Money

http://www.redeemingriches.com/2010/12/20/iphone-saving-money/

You may think that purchasing a new mobile phone worth several hundred dollars in order to become more frugal with your money is tough to justify, but often frugality is tough to implement because you need to be vigilant in

5 Unacceptable iPhone Apps That Will Never Exist

http://iphoneappcafe.com/5-totally-unacceptable-apps-that-will-never-exist/

We all know that Apple are quite particular about what gets sold through their App Store. Here are 5 App concepts that would make innovative – albeit unacceptable – use of the iPhone technology and that probably won’t ever see the light of day.

Dec 19, 2010

iPhone App Lets You Tell the DMV and Insurance Companies About Crappy Drivers

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/tattle-tale-on-bad-drivers-with-drivemecrazy-app.php

Need another reason to quit driving everywhere and take the train instead? How about an app that let's drivers rat each other out to the DMV and insurance companies for driving mistakes.

25 Best Hand Picked iPhone App Websites That Are Fun

http://smashinghub.com/25-best-hand-picked-iphone-app-websites-that-are-fun.htm

iPhone and iPad are most demanding devices around the Apple stores. There are many apps released along with latest products. In addition, Apps Developer start making countless iPhone apps that can make your iPhone pure entertainment and make owning an iDevice all the more worthwhile.

iPhone 4 Mophie Juice Pack Air case Review

http://www.technologyblogged.com/review-tech/review-hands-on-with-the-mophie-juice-pack-air-for-iphone-4

The Mophie Juice Pack Air is one of the best cases for your iPhone 4! Our rating? 9 out of 10.

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