Apple will invite third-party developers next February to build actual iPhone applications aside from the limiting web-based ones that are currently supported.
Apple has jumped back and forth from its position on third-party apps since May, when it said it was “wrestling with the idea” of allowing them. In June, the company teased developers by authorizing only web-based applications, which meant any software not made by Apple had to run on the Safari browser, instead of on the iPhone platform itself.
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Written by Chris on October 17th, 2007 with no comments.
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It’s disappointing that the iPhone, which Apple pitches as the innovative and intuitive “revolutionary device” of tomorrow, is actually one of the least environmentally-friendly handsets on the mobile phone market.
A Greenpeace report released yesterday pointed to Apple’s use of toxic chemicals in the iPhone, including brominated flame retardants and PVCs, which are so harmful to the environment that other cell phone companies have abandoned them.
“Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Motorola have removed some of the worst chemicals from their phones and identified extra toxic chemicals they intend to remove in the future — even beyond the minimal legal requirements,” Greenpeace said on its website.
So what is Apple waiting for? I think their progressive reputation would benefit from a campaign to make the iPhone more environmentally friendly. Here are three things they could do to get started:
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Written by Chris on October 16th, 2007 with no comments.
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iBrickr is a Windows app making it unbelievably simple to modify your iPhone  add & manage custom ringtones, and install third-party applications. Download it here!
Written by Mike on August 24th, 2007 with no comments.
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As long as you don't mind risking,
1) turning your phone into a brick or pretty paperweight
2) voiding your warranty
Here's the link.
Let us know how it works. SV
Nullriver
Written by Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM on August 20th, 2007 with no comments.
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IM+ for Skypeâ„¢ is a web service that enables voice and text communication with other Skype users and provides cost-effective calling to landlines and mobiles. Pure SkypeOut quality with no extra voice delays. The application is designed especially for iPhone’s touch screen and complements the design and interface of iPhone.
Main Features:
* Call Skype users
With IM+ for Skype you can talk with other Skype users all over the world.
* Make cost-effective calls to any destination
IM+ for Skype is based on SkypeOut service that allows users to make and receive calls for a low fee. Save Even More with Call Back by using any landline number instead of mobile
* See who is online and chat with Skype users
Have conversations with other users who are logged in with their Skype accounts on PC. Text messaging is cost effective way to say something to your contacts instead of sending an SMS. By looking who is online, and sending a text message you can also check whether the contact is ready for a call.
IM+ for Skype uses a simple Internet protocol. You will be charged for data connection, just as you are for web surfing according to your wireless carrier rates. You may be online and exchange instant messages for free (SkypeOut not required).
For any voice communications (SkypeOut or Skype Unlimited is required).
Written by Mike on August 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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