The U.S. International Trade Commission is taking a close look at flash memory made by Samsung and used in popular handsets like the iPhone and BlackBerry after BTG International claimed patent infringement. The memory chips in question are used in a wide variety of gadgets, including USB sticks, camcorders and MP3 players. These kind of…
Apple’s FCC comment full of lies
Remember Apple’s seemingly reasonable answers to the FCC’s probe into why Apple kicked certain Google Voice apps from the AppStore? Right, well, TechCrunch‘s Michael Arrington has posted his own analysis of the Apple commentary, and it’s a doozy. In his post, Arrington breaks down Apple’s answers to various FCC questions, saying that Apple is straight…
iPhone hardware call recorder puts function over form
There are iPhone apps that allow you to record phone conversations for blackmail your personal records (SpoofApp and Recorder 10 are good examples), but they apparently weren’t up to snuff for DIY gadget hacker Adam Byers. The currently available iPhone apps require that you jailbreak your iPhone, pay by the minute for call recordings and…
Qik iPhone app updated with 3G uploading
It might not be the same as live-streaming your video to Qik, but it’s pretty awesome news that Qik’s latest iPhone app-update now enables iPhone users to upload their videos over AT&T’s 3G network. Qik was recently launched with a restriction that only allowed users to upload pre-recorded videos over WiFi networks. That restriction is…
Apple posts lengthy response to FCC’s Google Voice probe
Apple has been expected to file a comment in response to the FCC’s probe into how Google, Apple and AT&T were involved, if at all, in the rejection of a Google Voice iPhone app from the AppStore. Today, Apple posted a lengthy response to each of the FCC’s questions regarding the matter. Apple defends their…
Google drawn further into FCC inquiry
When Apple rejected a certain Google Voice iPhone app from doing business on the iPhone AppStore, the masses threw up their arms and did what any self-respecting iPhone user would do – they posted their angry comments throughout the blogosphere and then mostly proceeded to take what Apple gives them. That’s just how iPhoners do.…
Take Part In The Epic Battle Between Plants vs. Zombies On The iPhone
Last month, we reported Plants vs. Zombies possibly making it’s way to the iPhone. It seems all of the signs pointed to “Yes,” as PopCap Games announced today that they are indeed bringing their popular PC / Mac game to the iPhone platform in Late 2009. In Plants vs. Zombies, you are given the task…
Palm Rejected Apple’s Bid for Employee Poaching Truce?
Palm has had a habit of picking up Apple employees, most notably current CEO Jon Rubinstein, but also Jeff Zwerner, Paul Mercer, and doubtlessly plenty more. Apparently back when Colligan was running Palm, he had a conversation with Apple CEO Steve Jobs about the trend, and Jobs wanted to put a mutual end to it.…
Apple looking into exploding iPhones
Following a string of reports of iPhones hissing and then exploding throughout the EU, Apple has kicked off an investigation into the possibility that iPhones have been malfunctioning in Europe. A division of the European Commission, tasked with ensuring consumer safety, has prompted Apple to investigate the matter further. According to a statement from the…
Ngmoco ‘Dropship’ iPhone game drops price to FREE
If you need an entertaining game that won’t necessarily waste all your time but still keep you more than busy for a few minutes, you’re in luck. Ngmoco has just dropped the price of their “Dropship” iPhone game to FREE! The iPhone game, available in the AppStore, puts your skills as a dropship captain to…