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U.S. Army utilizing iPods as field translation devices

Sunday, August 31, 2008

One would think that the United States Army would be using some of the most hi-tech translation devices in the world. Well, they are: iPods. You heard me right! The United States Army’s 10th Mountain Division, a light infantry division, has apparently been using around 260 modified iPods and iPod Nanos running a specialized translation application developed [...]

Gala Factory releases Code Breaker for the iPhone

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Earlier today, Gala Factory Software unveiled Code Breaker, their fourth game available on the iTunes App Store. Code Breaker is a beautiful new puzzle game released exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch. Building on the success of their Dot Game, Gala Factory is making a name for itself as a leading provider of simple, yet engaging games [...]

Apple gets sued over poor iPhone 3G performance

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Apple gets sued over poor iPhone 3G performance

Of course, it was just a matter of time before the first lawsuit came, and I can honestly say I am surprised it has taken so long. However the first lawsuit is being brought on Apple by Jessica Alena Smith, who has filed a complaint and is currently seeking class-action status. According to the complaint [...]

Carmack on the iPhone; “more powerful than a Nintendo DS and PSP combined”

Sunday, August 3, 2008

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While there are plenty of people who look at the iPhone and see a phone, or an iPod, or even “the internet in your pocket” the release of the App Store and firmware 2.0 has transformed it into so much more. Notably a portable gaming machine. During the recent QuakeCon 2008 event, id Software co-founder John [...]

Is AT&T finally going to offer MMS support on the iPhone?

Friday, June 27, 2008

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The latest rumor and one that has been around for a long time, seems to have made its comeback, that is just when AT&T will begin offering MMS support. While it would be a nice option to have, many of us have simply gotten used to the fact that this functionality is not there and [...]

“It’s About Time” offers up flash-based iPhone training program

Friday, June 20, 2008

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While I cannot imagine many people who follow along with the news here actually needing this service for themselves it may be a nice alternative as compared to actually teaching your not-so-tech-friendly friend or family member how to use the iPhone. Especially considering some of us may be ready to upgrade, which means that a [...]