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R/C Car controlled by iPhone

by Brenda Stokes on September 5, 2008

Sometimes, what people come up with is just cool and this R/C car controlling iPhone is exactly that. The idea is simple enough, but sometimes the simplest things are genius, like turning your iPhone into a toy car remote. As you can see in the video below, a very smart 18-year old, Josef Průša, has found a way to control an old remote control car with his iPhone. And supposedly, it ... continued »

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Apple files patent for multi-touch plus

by Brenda Stokes on September 5, 2008

So far, the multi-touch interface on the iPhone has kind of just been a novelty. Sure, it changes the way we use the phone, but it hasn't completely overhauled the way we think about interacting with technology. However, Apple has now filed a patent app that could be pointing to future multi-touch functions and bringing them beyond taps, swipes and pinches.     This new patent shows that multi-touch could be used ... continued »

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Best Buy will set up iPhone 3G for free, if you buy accessory package

by Brenda Stokes on September 5, 2008

Best Buy gets the distinct honor of being the very first independent retailer in the U.S. for the iPhone 3G, but it seems like they're already doing themselves a disservice. The ad that's running in newspapers across the country this Sunday shows exactly why you're better off buying your phone straight from Apple. In an attempt to sell accessory packages, Best Buy is stating that they will set up your ... continued »

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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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EA Mobile bringing Spore Origins to the iPhone

by Brenda Stokes on September 4, 2008

If you are a fan of Spore, then Spore Origins for the iPhone and iPod touch will surely be on your must-have list. And this isn't a port, either. It's an entirely original game for the mobile format that makes full use of the unique iPhone platform. The object of the game is to help your creature evolve. By using the Creature Editor, you can come up with a unique being ... continued »

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Apple and China Mobile still in talks

by Brenda Stokes on September 3, 2008

Even though almost a year has passed since Apple and carrier China Mobile began their discussions, the two are still in talks in an attempt to find an agreement for bringing the iPhone to China. And though CEO of China Mobile, Wang Jianzhou revealed the two companies were still discussing, he did not reveal the cause for the delay.   Last year, Wang said he was uncomfortable with the revenue sharing model ... continued »

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