iPhone News: December 26, 2010

Dec 30, 2010

Top 5 Simple yet Addicting iPhone Games for the Year 2010 « appszero

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Best iPhone games of 2010

Skype Adds Video-over-3G Capabilities to Its IPhone App

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20101230/tc_pcworld/skypeaddsvideoover3gcapabilitiestoitsiphoneapp

Skype has updated its free iPhone app, adding the ability to make video calls over 3G mobile networks. The updated app is available for download from Apple's app store, Skype announced Thursday.

Need to lose weight in 2011? Buy an iPhone.

http://media-saver.com/featured/buy-gadgets-to-get-in-shape-in-2011/

The study, conducted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) -- the organisation that sponsors the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- found that lack of motivation was the leading reason given for not exercising.

World's Cheapest iPhone Amplifier (PIC)

http://topcultured.com/worlds-cheapest-iphone-amplifier/

If you've ever wanted to get a little more volume from your beloved iPhone, no you can with the World's cheapest amplifier.

iPhone Controlled Beer Canon (w/Vids)

http://haphappy.com/2010/12/iphone-controlled-beer-canon/

Check out this amazing use of the iPhone. What better way then to make your beer fridge into beverage slinging canon.

eBay's "Top Shopped" and Pop Culture Obsessions of 2010

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/29/iphone-and-ipad-among-ebays-top-shopped-items-in-2010/?c

eBay listed its "Top Shopped" items of 2010 this week and the iPhone 4 rose to the top, beating out classic toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels. While the iPhone 4 took first place, the iPad was not far behind, occupying fifth spot behind Barbie, Hot Wheels and military jackets.

Super-Low-Tech iPhone Speaker (PIC)

http://www.makeuseof.com/tech-fun/super-low-tech-iphone-amplifier/

Cool, I found one of these handy amps just lying in my bathroom..

Woman bakes cookies in the shape of an iPhone, sells them for $33 a pop

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/29/iphone-cookies/

She says she can only make 20 per day, since she meticulously applies icing to the chocolate base that makes up the cookie. This isn’t your typical factory stamped biscuit. The cookies measure 12 cm long and 6 cm wide, a little larger than the actual iPhone, and they’re selling for 2,730 yen Japanese yen or roughly $33.

Dec 28, 2010

Getting an iPhone without the AT&T contract

http://www.knowyourcell.com/features/694629/getting_an_iphone_without_the_att_contract.html

With things like Google Voice and a MiFi, an iPod touch can almost be like an iPhone without the long-term contract with AT&T.

12 Totally Awesome Photography Apps For Your iPhone

http://www.smashingapps.com/2010/12/28/12-totally-awesome-yet-free-photography-apps-for-your-iphone.html

To save your time that would otherwise be spent on searching for these apps, we listed down few wonderful gems for photography fans.

Tweeting BeerBot Shoots Your Can of Choice by Remote iPhone Webcam Control (VID)

http://www.brobible.com/story/amazing-dorm-room-robot-fires-beer-cans-via-air-cannon-and-iphone-app

It keeps four types of beer cans cold in an old dorm-room-style mini-fridge, and then fires them at you via an air cannon. But wait, there's more. The whole thing is operated by an iPhone app that lets the user select his beer of choice, raise or lower the temperature of the fridge, broadcast its actions via Twitter, aim the air cannon at you, and, of course, hit "FIRE." How does it do that? Oh, right, the robot itself is equipped with a webcam, which you can access on the app to help you point the robot to the thirsty couch-sitter who needs another Fratty Light.

Skype Video Call for iPhone

http://www.hotnewsworld.com/skype-video-call-iphone/

Now! Skype video call is available for iPhone 4. Stay connected with your family and friends on Skype, Chat and Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and low cost calls to phones abroad on WiFi or 3G1 from anywhere in the world at great rates with Skype. You can call or send text message too.

Top 10 Best Android Games of 2010

http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/1116/article/top-10-best-android-games-of-2010/

The Android has strong potential to be a gaming device. While it may be presently outclassed by the iPhone, its gaming future looks remarkably bright. Here's our list of the Top 10 Best Android games of 2010.

Pirate Apple AppStore to offer try before you buy service

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/12/27/pirate-apple-appstore-try-before-you-buy/

Hackulous, the community that is best known for its web-based index of cracked iPhone apps Apptrakr and Installous which allows those apps to be installed on jailbroken iPhones, keeps innovating. Their latest work is Installous 4 and it’s set to revolutionize the way iOS device users install apps on their beloved gadgets.

Dec 27, 2010

Man Attempts Restaurant Robbery With iPhone, Chefs Respond With Knives

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374725,00.asp

An alleged robber's plan to hold up a Connecticut restaurant with his iPhone went awry when cooks defended themselves with knives.

Does Buying a iPhone Really Make Sense?

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What would you do? Buy a top of the line iPhone and it's plan, or invest the money into retirement?

RIM thought the iPhone was impossible in 2007

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/12/27/rim.thought.apple.was.lying.on.iphone.in.2007/

RIM had a complete internal panic when Apple unveiled the iPhone in 2007, a former employee revealed this weekend. The BlackBerry maker is now known to have held multiple all-hands meetings on January 10 that year, a day after the iPhone was on stage, and to have made outlandish claims about its features. Apple was effectively accused of lying as it was supposedly impossible that a device could have such a large touchscreen but still get a usable lifespan away from a power outlet.

Most liked iPhone applications of 2010 | TechOncept

http://www.techoncept.com/top-5-applications-for-iphone-in-2010/

From a niche the iTunes Apple Store has turned into a giant industry that is worth billion dollars and is the owner of thousands of applications related to

FLUD: Share and Edit Feeds on iPhone and iPad

http://walyou.com/flud-iphone-ipad-rss/

Download the new impressive FLUD on your mobile at zero cost to keep track of your favorite websites and share the content with your friends too

Dec 26, 2010

The Top 40 iPhone Apps of 2010

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/26/top-40-iphone-apps-2010/

Editors note: This guest post is written by Alex Ahlund, the former CEO and founder of AppVee and AndroidApps, which were acquired by mobile application directory Appolicious. You can read his previous iPhone app picks here and here
The iTunes App Store is huge. More than 300,000 apps huge. Ive watched this monster start from nothing and turn into a billion-dollar industry in only a few short years. Weve been approaching this point for some time now, but its more apparent than ever that app exposure is of critical importance. A healthy majority of iOS app users dis

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Apple Partners with Cherokee Tribe to Digitally Preserve the Language

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/23/apple_partners_with_cherokee_tribe_to_put_language_on_iphones.html

Apple has partnered with a Native American tribe to develop Cherokee language software for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, in an effort to ensure the language is not forgotten. The Cherokee people hope to spread the use of their language amongst tech-savvy children who use devices like the iPhone and iPad.

Top 10 Free iPhone Word Games

http://www.technozeast.com/top-10-free-iphone-word-games.html

Previously we have already shared top 10 free iPhone word games and thought to come up with more games so here we are going to share some cool word games for iPhone.