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Apple: Over 100,000 apps now available on the App Store

100,000 applications and only 200 of them are actually useful.  There’s so much crap and duplication with many apps that I don’t know what Apple is bragging about.  The search function sucks and when there’s 200 apps that all claim to do the same thing, how can you really evaluate which one is going to be best for you?

I love the concept of the apps, but it’d be great if Apple pro-actively helped to manage these things.  Why not increase the cost of the development software siginificantly so you can separate the wannabes from the pros?

Posted by Dan on November 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM (PDT)

First iPod poll ends, iTunes TV subscription poll begins

If I’m going to pay $30 a month for this “subscription,” then I might as well just buy basic cable (or keep my basic cable) which only runs about $30-40 a month depending on where you live anyway.  Plus, many networks put their hit shows “on demand” with the Comcasts of the world.  I understand the upside for Apple here, but seriously, this is just plain stupid.  Between Hulu and full episode players online, why do I want to pay $30 a month to have the privelidge of being able to carry a few TV shows around with me?

Posted by Dan on November 5, 2009 at 3:06 PM (PDT)

Bose debuts SoundDock 10 speaker system

I agree with oluv, in the UK IT’S £699. $599 IN THE U.S. £699 in the UK and 799€  that’s the truly disgusting part.

Posted by matt scarlett on November 5, 2009 at 2:51 PM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

Re: Reality,

Keeping track on ONE things is MUCH easier that keepings track of SEVERAL things. Just my 2 cents.

Posted by Re: Reality on November 5, 2009 at 1:42 PM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

Am I the only sensical person out there that thinks this is a stupid idea?  If you get this not only will you lose both your wallet but your phone also if you get mugged, forget it somewhere etc.

Posted by Reality on November 5, 2009 at 1:06 PM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

Cool idea, waaaaayyyy too expensive.

Posted by Paul on November 5, 2009 at 12:57 PM (PDT)

Apple's Jobs named 'CEO of the decade'

Well, given the sentiments toward big corporations these days, it’s not like he faced stiff competition

Posted by rockmyplimsoul on November 5, 2009 at 12:36 PM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

I really like the idea of being able to consolidate two of the three things that I always take with me when I leave the house (iPhone, wallet, keys), but this isn’t doing it for me.  It’s too thick.  I certainly wouldn’t want to put this in a back pocket, because then I’d be sitting on my iPhone, and I can’t imagine that something this bulky would fit in a front pocket comfortably.

Posted by didymos! on November 5, 2009 at 12:23 PM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

purchase*

Posted by Sam Wiles on November 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

I purchased this case after I saw one that my friend had bought one.  They are a new company, but their product is really useful.  It was one of those “I wish I had thought it it first” things.

Scott - you can use the camera without taking it out of the case.  You just open the flip, there is a camera hole.

I am very happy with my purpose.  Good to see the companies getting some publicity.

Posted by Sam Wiles on November 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

And, you can’t use the camera without pulling out of case it looks like?

Posted by Scott Haslip on November 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

HA HA HA!  Their iPhone images are all mirrored/reversed.  While this is a minor mistake; to me it indicates a lack of attention to detail.  I think I’ll pass on this case.

Posted by Sean on November 5, 2009 at 9:14 AM (PDT)

iTunes 9 causing AirTunes connection problems?

shut down itunes, disconnect your router for a minute, reconnect it all and start it all up again. Worked for me just now.

Posted by McVespa on November 5, 2009 at 7:59 AM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

What a brilliant concept. It’s too big to fit in my pants pocket, has no belt clip and looks like it flips open easily with a little magnetic closure.

Outstanding, now someone can steal my phone, money, credit cards and ID all in one shot.

Posted by ScooterD35 on November 5, 2009 at 7:56 AM (PDT)

First iPod poll ends, iTunes TV subscription poll begins

I’m afraid there’s a vote option missing. “I do not own an HDTV, so can not even USE an AppleTV.”

Till Apple lets the AppleTV work with my old dinosaur of a tv or I can make myself spend the money on an HDTV, the AppleTV is a non-issue for me. Sigh.

Thank goodness Sony had the sense to let the PS3 be compatible with us tube-tv owners. >.<

Posted by Daniel S. on November 5, 2009 at 7:38 AM (PDT)

iFlipWallet debuts iFlip case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

This is perfect for me. Serious space saver, quality material and looks compact.

Oh wait, I live outside of the United States, therefore my money is no good.

When I see this kind of plain lazy attitude, I genuinely hope a business folds. In this economic climate, commerce can’t afford to cut corners.

Posted by jay smith on November 5, 2009 at 7:29 AM (PDT)

Sony releases 1,000 Ringtones for iPhone

Mac users can use Garageband to make ringtones too. Drag an audio clip in, edit and export to iTunes.

Posted by Charlie on November 5, 2009 at 6:09 AM (PDT)

iPhone 3GS accessory issues blamed on software?

My iPhone 3gs is displaying the “charging is not supported with this accessory” message. All I’ve ever used is the cord and 2 pronged charger with a USB extender. The message constantly pops up when the phone isn’t charging and the speakers don’t play anything. When the phone is plugged in it doesn’t display the message.

Posted by bend on November 5, 2009 at 1:00 AM (PDT)

First iPod poll ends, iTunes TV subscription poll begins

I would love to see apple truly innovate here and offer a la carte channels or a pick your own channel package.

Sort of like dishnetwork had some a la carte until the large entertainment companis leaned on em.

Give veiweres a real choice and watch the people flock to your service.

Let some of these lame networks die - let the market place decide other than these 99 channel garbage packages.

Posted by Xing on November 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM (PDT)

Sony releases 1,000 Ringtones for iPhone

Unless Apple has recently locked it out, it is possible to convert unprotected audio to an AAC file and rename the extension to M4R and load it into iTunes.

Posted by Paul on November 4, 2009 at 7:42 PM (PDT)

Apple: Over 100,000 apps now available on the App Store

if there are more developer like YJ soft puting more then 250 apps in the store with no worth content only to pic your money ouy of your pocket then we will have sonn over 1 mio. but for what ?
who is controling those apps trolls ?

Posted by Docrudi on November 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM (PDT)

Sony releases 1,000 Ringtones for iPhone

Now all we need is for Apple to allow us to change all the tones used on the iPhone and not just a select amount. Sitting in the same room as other iPhone owners is not fun…..whose phone beeped?

Posted by ChrisB on November 4, 2009 at 11:18 AM (PDT)

AT&T files suit against Verizon over "map for that" ads

AT&Ts; coverage maps shows that a lot of areas are covered, but in may of those areas, especially rural areas, you can’t even get an iPhone. How can they brag about their coverage when they don’t even offer huge areas of the country service? Why can I buy an iPhone in Minneapolis and use it in North Dakota when they won’t let me buy the phone in North Dakota and use it here? Ridiculous. There is an option to get an iPhone in China but not North Dakota. AT&T needs to stop whining about Verizon and fix its coverage and its service.

Posted by Steve on November 4, 2009 at 10:03 AM (PDT)

Shure introduces SE115m+ iPhone-compatible earphones

I bought these and they were rubbish.  They made apple headphones sound good.  No dynamic range, no top end.  Just appalling

Returned them to the apple store within an hour of opening the package.

Posted by tim on November 4, 2009 at 9:04 AM (PDT)

Hacker targets jailbroken iPhones in extortion ploy

Jailbreak, is one thing, but be soooo stupid so you don’t change default password well that is a real security concern.

Peoples just don’t understand this, use strong passwords, and use differents passwords depending the level of thrustness of the service you are registering with.

Just use your brain, and what if you portscan yourself to see if something is opened!!

I believe its not that hard….. a 10yo could figure

Posted by Math on November 4, 2009 at 9:02 AM (PDT)