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Limited Utility is reason for rejection for some iPhone apps

by Brenda Stokes on September 4, 2008

For awhile when apps were kicked off of the App Store, no one had any idea why, at least until several days following their removal. But one developer just received an email that indicates apps need to serve a purpose or perform a significant enough function to be accepted to the App Store. Check out the full letter after the cut. "Hello Developer, We've reviewed your application Pull My Finger. We ... continued »

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Two new home automation control systems for the iPhone announced

by Brenda Stokes on September 4, 2008

Two home automation control apps for the iPhone were announced today allowing people to access and control their home automation systems while on the go. My House UI for Control 4 and Crestron Control App are very similar but bring the characteristic traits of their respective systems to the forefront. According to the press release, My House UI for Control4 was developed by Control UI and Control4 and makes it so ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review - Week 35 2008

by Brenda Stokes on August 31, 2008

News in the world of the iPhone has slowed a bit now that we've passed the launch phase, but there's still plenty of tidbits and info to fill the pages of iPhone Buzz. With that said, let's take a brief look at what this past week has held in store. The App Store was in the spotlight once again this week as several new apps were announced. iVerse Comics will ... continued »

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BeeJive will bring full function IM app to the iPhone

by Brenda Stokes on August 27, 2008

The app formally called JiveTalk and known as the best IM program for the BlackBerry is now sporting the name BeeJive and will be coming to an iPhone near you shortly. The official app will bring more functionality to IMing on the iPhone than any of the other IM programs currently deliver. What's particularly great about BeeJive is it supports every IM service out there and has a simple and easy ... continued »

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iVerse Comics coming to the iPhone

by Brenda Stokes on August 25, 2008

It seems like everyone is getting in on the iPhone app action these days. iVerse Comics is the next in line to bring their unique brand of entertainment right onto your iPhone.  With iVerse, you'll be able to read comics on your iPhone and iPod touch. Landscape mode will make it easier to read each page and you can swipe from page to page with your finger. Comics that are already ... continued »

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Tris developer forced to take Tetris-like game down

by Brenda Stokes on August 25, 2008

We reviewed Tris, a free app that's very much like the classic game Tetris, just a bit ago but it seems like now the app will be coming down. At least it will if the makers of Tetris have anything to say about it. The Tetris Company contacted the Tris developer and told him to take down the app. We can only imagine what would happen if it were left up. ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review - Week 34 2008

by Brenda Stokes on August 24, 2008

We started the week here at iPhone Buzz discussing all things having to do with the reception issues the iPhone 3G has been experiencing. Steve Jobs admitted that about 2% of iPhone 3G users have experienced the connection issues. An angry customer even sued Apple over the reception issues. Shortly thereafter, the iPhone 2.0.2 update was released with hopes to provide numerous bug fixes and clear up some of those reception ... continued »

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