Archive for August, 2009
roqyBluetooth: connect an external GPS receiver to iPhone via Bluetooth [Video]
Rodrigo, a Brazilian developer is working on a project called roqyBluetooth. It enables an iPhone and iPod Touch 2G to communicate with an external GPS receiver.
The connection is established via Bluetooth, the application will be released soon, but only for jailbroken devices.
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TowerMadness: nice Tower Defense game free for a limited time [Video]
Today a good game has just become free for a limited time. I'm talking about TowerMadness, a Tower Defense 3D type game with really well done graphics.
It is only 5MB but the graphics are really good for a game like this, and we also have the ability to zoom and rotate the picture 360 degrees. We have lots of weapons available. Take advantage now and download it for free- TowerMadnes AppStore
Here's a video demonstration:
More news about the Apple iTablet
Apple iTablet is a rumor codename for Apple Tablet PC, notebook with a sensor display. Some name it Apple MacBook Touch. Gizmodo claims to have received some information about Apple iTablet. Here it is:
- 10 inch screen
- Looks just like a big iPhone (though that may change)
- 2 versions: with webcam and without (for education?)
- $700 - $900 price tag
- May function as secondary touchpad/screen for Macs
- OS is still big question mark
- Super-secret product code name.
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Apple iTablet UI Goes YouTube [Video]
Some don't believe the first video of this Apple Tablet OS UI vid is real. Anyway this is a cool concept.
Let's watch the video:
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Apple Keynote Event Scheduled for Early September
Apple has traditionally held media-focused keynote event each September to introduce new iTunes features and iPod updates:
- 2008: "Let's Rock" - iTunes 8 and new iPod touch, nano, and shuffle models.
- 2007: "The Beat Goes On" - original iPod touch, updates to the iPod line, iTunes 7.4 update, iPhone price drops.
- 2006: "It's Showtime" - iTunes 7 and iPod updates, Apple TV.
- 2005: "Here We Go Again" - Motorola ROKR mobile phone with iTunes support, the release of iTunes 5, introduction of the original iPod nano to replace the iPod mini.
Duke Nukem 3D Now Available in App Store [Video]
Duke Nukem 3D for the iPhone has just made its debut in the App Store. This version of the popular first person shooter game first appeared in 1996 for the PC, with subsequent ports to other platforms along with multiple expansion packs and add-ons made available in the years since.
This app appears to be a rather full implementation of the PC original though there are some on-screen analog control issues that hamper gameplay.
Let's watch the video from TouchArcade:
iPodPop 2.0: control the iPod from any application [Cydia]
iPodPop is a quite useful tweak. It's purpose is simple - it allows to call and use the iPod controls from any application running, avoiding the interruption of our work and / or game.
The iPod controls apper with double-tap of the Home button. In Settings we can decide whether to activate or not the tweak. iPodPop is compatible with firmware 3.0 and is available via Cydia (BigBoss repository).
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HowTo share purchased iTunes music and apps with your friends [Video]
CNet published a video that shows how to share purchased iPhone applications and music on multiple devices. Here's a tutorial how to send your friend couple iPhone apps:
Wiimote and iPhone communication via Bluetooth [Video]
BTStack is the name of a new project that allows the Wii controller to communicate with the iPhone using Bluetooth.
The video it shows the 3D representation (using the Open GL | ES) controller, which manages to take all the positions of true remote control, via Bluetooth. Currently, the агтсешщтфдшен is minimal but future implementations could be very practical, especially with the iPhone 3GS, which thanks to the compass, could be used just like a real Wii remote.
Navmi: a new navigation app in development [Video]
The arrival of TomTom in AppStore is becoming ever more closely. But in the next few days a new application comes to AppStore, known on Nokia, Windows Mobile and Laptop: we are talking about the Navmi. Let's watch the video:
The number of jailbreaked iPhones grows
The latest statistics provided by PinchMedia show that, despite the statements from Apple's official website, the phenomenon of Jailbreak is increasing.
In a single week in fact, it has gone from 8% to 8,43%. This is a small percentage which probably expresses the disappointment of users faced with some decisions of Apple, such as the refusal of the application Google Voice.
Apple released firmware 3.0.1
It looks like the changelog is quite simple. This iPhone OS update addresses the SMS vulnerability issue. Go ahead and update.
Howto port iPhone apps to Windows Mobile
Microsoft has released a
Can’t blame them. There are more than 65,000 apps in AppStore.
Cydia Store - how to purchase apps
The CydiaStore is open for business. Below you can find purchase process so you can see how it works.
Cydia store packages are going to be in blue writing. when you click on one, your install button says “purchase” instead of “install”.
The Cydia store uses two layers of authentication: 1) Authentication 2) Payment. Currently, amazon is used for payments and you can use either facebook or google for authentication. If you have an existing amazon account, facebook account, or google account, this is easy.
You can choose to have this automatically remembered so you don’t have to go through these steps again if you want. Also you now need to link the device you’re using to your account:
After this is done, you now need to setup payment. There are steps to take on teh very first time, but if you allow it to be kept, it will be remembered for the second purchase. Note you can also set pay limit for one-click installs without having to reenter a password in the future:
After, sign in with your Amazon password and finish checkout:
After this, you hit the “close” button and wait. It took about 20 seconds for me. Now the package shows that it’s purchased and ready for download:
After this, updates and such are treated normally. If you selected the correct options, it will be very easy to purchase the next item.
UPDATE: you can use paypal now
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