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PayPal 2.0 "Bumps" Money Between iPhones [Downloads]

By melissa | Published: March 17, 2010
iPhone/iPod touch: You're settling up a restaurant tab for three. One eater has no cash, the other only twenty-dollar bills, and you're left wondering. If at least two of you have iPhones, PayPal 2.0 lets you "bump" the balance between phones. More
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iDongle hardware iPhone jailbreak tool makes hacker life a little simpler

By anthony | Published: March 11, 2010
If you needed any more proof that Apple's lame cat-and-mouse game with the iPhone jailbreak community has only served to increase the scene's resourcefulness and creativity, look no further than the iDongle, a slick piece of hacker-made hardware that can jailbreak and activate an iPhone 3GS or iPod touch running OS 3.1.2 just by plugging it into the dock connector. What's more, it allows a jailbroken iPhone to be rebooted away from a computer, which is currently a problem for on-the-go hackers -- just stick this guy in your bag and you'll be good to go. There's only a dozen prototypes right now, but pre-orders are being accepted to raise funds for production -- we've got a feeling quite a few people are going to be interested. Video after the break. Continue reading iDongle hardware iPhone jailbreak tool makes hacker life a little simpler iDongle hardware iPhone jailbreak tool makes hacker life a little simpler originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Comcast’s Latest iPhone App Manages Your DVR From Anywhere [Comcast]

By shervin | Published: March 8, 2010
Comcast is fairly evil, to be sure. But if they're doing one thing right, it's the latest version of their free iPhone app, Comcast Mobile App 2.0 . In this walkthrough, you'll see that not only can you set recordings from your iPhone, but you can do so over the multiple DVRs that you may have in your house. (Note: so far, this function is only available in select areas.) Meanwhile, everyone receives new push notifications reminding you to watch or record your favorite shows...which admittedly sounds a bit useless in the DVR era. If you're watching the clip, skip about 20 seconds in to get to the meat of it. (Not that Scott the Comcast guy doesn't seem very nice.) [ iTunes via Comcast Blog ]
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Pioneer VSX-1020-K AV receiver with iPhone app up for pre-order

By melissa | Published: March 5, 2010
In the market for AV gear that "Works with iPhone?" Looks like Pioneer's trusty old VSX-1019AH (with its built-in iPod dock) just got a formidable ally in the form of the VSX-1020-K. This bad boy not only packs in the features you expect from an AV receiver (including connections for HD video, HD audio, wireless and analog components, 1080p video conversion and upscaling, support for 3D video and more) but the company throws in a free custom iPhone / iPod touch app for exploring your inner audiophile -- and getting your room to sound just so in the process. Up for pre-order now at Amazon for $549. Screenshots and further details after the break. Continue reading Pioneer VSX-1020-K AV receiver with iPhone app up for pre-order Pioneer VSX-1020-K AV receiver with iPhone app up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Buy Your Way In To Apple Betas for $100 [Software]

By admin | Published: March 5, 2010
Aside from access to SDKs, Apple developers get access to new OSs for Apple's portables and computers before the public. Now, buying your way in to the Mac Developer Program costs about the same as MobileMe. Formerly a $500 to $3500 proposition, Apple has combined development memberships on all their platforms into one $100/year offer. For developers, that means developing for OS X is really no more expensive than developing for the iPhone. For fanboys, that means you can download the next beta OS without the need of a torrent. [ Apple via 9to5Mac and Macworld ]
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WTFJeans Have Specially-Fitted Pockets For USB Sticks and iPhones [Apparel]

By admin | Published: March 5, 2010
HTC may think the Nexus One shouldn't go in pockets , but WTFJeans has enough pockets for every gadget you own. Except your laptop. Or your fax machine. Of course, regular jeans with regular pockets haven't yet been proven to be deficient in carrying either USB sticks or iWhatevers, but these do have a catch. iPhones and iPod Touches can be safely contained in the micro-fiber insulated pocket, which has been measured and cut just right so it doesn't move about, bumping up against your set of keys like it's a buxom girl at an R&B night. There's also a special hidden pocket for a USB stick—though as I usually carry around at least five in my handbag, along with a micro and miniUSB cable, I think I'd need a few more pockets added. Both men and women are catered for by WTFJeans, and they'll be on sale the 2nd of May for 59 Euros, or $80 dollars. [ WTFJeans via Recombu via Mashable ]
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Touching the Wi-Fi Network

By shervin | Published: March 4, 2010
How to fix the Wi-Fi settings on your iPod Touch or iPhone.
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How to Save $148 On an iPod Touch [Image Cache]

By melissa | Published: March 3, 2010
This is so brilliant, and so very wrong. Some poor soul in Baltimore has lost her iPod Touch , offering a $50 reward for its return. And some Bad Samaritan knows a bidding opportunity when he sees one. Of course, the $148 estimate is just for an 8GB Touch. When you get into 64GB territory, you're looking at a grand savings of $348! I don't know exactly where these signs are posted, but that's probably for the best—it'd take no time at all to whip up my generous offer of $51.01. [ The High Definite via The Daily What ]
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HippoRemote Turns Your iPhone/iPod touch into a Media Center Remote [Download]

By admin | Published: March 1, 2010
iPhone/iPod touch: If you have an iPhone or iPod touch and you want to turn it into a feature-rich multimedia remote that makes browsing the web and remote control of your media center effortless, HippoRemote can help. HippoRemote turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a touchscreen-based multimedia keyboard, trackpad, and feature-rich remote. It does so much more, however, than simply let you type out URLs on the screen instead of a keyboard. You can control applications, open sites for easier reading on your monitor or television, and interact with the media you're watching. Check out the video below to see it in action: The video demonstrates the feature set of HippoRemote Pro, which is $4.99. HippoRemote is also available in a Basic and Lite editions which are $0.99 and free, respectively. You can check out the features for each at the Pro , Basic , and Lite sections of HippoRemote page. If you're curious if HippoRemote supports your specific application you can check out the support page here —chances are good it does support it, it supports Firefox, iTunes, XBMC, and dozens of apps in between. The link below will take you to the iTunes appstore, if you'd like to check out HippoRemote without visiting the Appstore you can visit their main site here . HippoRemote requires an iPhone or iPod touch and works with Windows, Mac, Linux, or any other operating system that supports VNC remote control. Have a cool remote control application, iPhone OS-centered or not? Let's hear about it in the comments. HippoRemote [via Mashable ]
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Use a Smartphone Car Mount as a Kitchen Helper [Clever Uses]

By admin | Published: February 27, 2010
Most smartphones have one or two great cooking apps, and while using your pocketable device to help out in the kitchen can be more convenient than finding a place for your laptop or wasting paper, smart-home blog Unplggd has a clever suggestion: Our new apartment has some pretty archaic kitchenware. So old, we can't quite figure out how to use the timer on the oven. While we could just look at the clock and determine how long something needs to be on the stovetop or in the cooker, we tend to get distracted easily and realize only too late that we've been cooking for too long. In order to keep from burning all our meals we now use an iPod Touch and a car mount. It's sort of like a tinkering third hand but for the kitchen. I particularly love the previously mentioned Epicurious app for iPhone/iPod touch, and I could absolutely see using something like this in the kitchen. Using Kensington's Car Mount as a Kitchen Aid [Unpluggd]
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