If you’re wondering whether it might be a good time to head to the nearest Apple Store to join the queue for a new iPhone, the folks at Top Muffin offer a comprehensive iPhone Availability Tracker.
The page is powered by data from Apple’s own availability widget and is updated every 15 minutes. The accuracy of Apple’s availability information has been questioned by some in the chaotic first two weeks since the 3G model launch, prompting Top Muffin to recommend calling stores first to confirm stock on-hand.
Written by Lonnie Lazar on July 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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The Computer Science Department at Stanford University will offer a course in iPhone programming in the Fall Semester, according to its latest course schedule.
It is unclear at this point whether Apple will object to the course offering under the terms of its SDK confidentiality agreement.
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Written by Lonnie Lazar on July 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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It’s no news that The Secret Diary of Fake Steve Jobs is off-line after what has to be one of the most entertaining runs in recent memory. That said those of you longing for just one more dose of dry wit and satire FSJ-style need wait no longer.
Dan Lyons, the creative genius behind FSJ has opened another blog –this time in his own name. Personally, I find it even funnier now that doesn’t have to voice his satire through the mask of FSJ and can just be himself.
Dan’s new blog can be found at: http://realdanlyons.com/blog/
Written by Leigh McMullen on July 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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A number of third-party iPhone application developers are unhappy with continuing restrictions imposed under the Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) they signed when they joined Apple’s Software Developers Program.
Perhaps some innocently assumed once the AppStore launched their iPhone applications into the wild the terms of the NDA would magically disappear. Others may have simply failed to read the document they were signing.
In any event, a few have put together a website to express their frustration. Be aware the link may be NSFW, depending on your place of employ. The argument seems to be that inability to talk freely with one another about their challenges and successes hampers the advancement of the platform, though, we’re guessing Apple’s legal department thought of that one before drawing up the document.
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Written by Lonnie Lazar on July 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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