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If you want to create an app for your iPhone that actually looks and behaves like an actual iPhone app, then look no further.

iPhone: More than eight ringtones may not sync using iTunes

2007-10-09T10:20:00.000-07:00

Symptom

When syncing ringtones created in iTunes, if more than eight ringtones are available, only the first eight ringtones listed will sync to the iPhone.

Products affected

iPhone

Solution

Follow these steps if you want to sync more than eight ringtones:

Select iPhone in the source list in iTunes.
Click the Summary tab and deselect "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected.
Click the Ringtones tab and select "Selected Ringtones."
Select the ringtones you want to sync and then click Sync.

Create iPhone Apps With Knox iPhone Template

2007-10-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

Apple Iphone very sweet

2007-10-09T10:13:00.000-07:00

Sphone

2007-10-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

ITunes Ringtone Shortage

2007-09-14T03:03:00.000-07:00

Many iPhone users are learning to their surprise that they can make ringtones from only a relatively small number of songs.

Apple began selling ringtones via its iTunes Music Store this week, saying it offers more than 500,000 tracks for do-it-yourself ringtone creation. But that represents only about 8 percent of the store's more than 6 million songs.

Full article at Wired News

Mum is no longer the word

2007-09-14T02:50:00.000-07:00

Apple UK special event 18 Sep - iPhone UK launch?

Apple is inviting UK media to a special event at its flagship London store on Regents Street next week.

The event invitation proclaims: "Mum is no longer the word", and asks media and analysts to turn up at 10am, Tuesday 18 September, for a press conference.

Packaging for Paper-Clip by Apple

TypePad for iPhone and iPod touch

2007-09-11T05:21:00.000-07:00

Today, we're very excited to announce the availability of our new iPhone-optimized interface for TypePad. iPhone owners can try it out by visiting http://i.typepad.com/. (If you have an iPhone but not a TypePad blog, you can sign up for a free 14-day trial.) You can create and edit posts, manage comments, configure mobile settings for posting photos directly from your iPhone, and view your published blog, all from the comfort of, well, wherever. :)

iPhone NES Emulator

2007-08-07T02:46:00.000-07:00

Paperclip: Designed by Apple in California

2007-08-07T01:11:00.000-07:00

iPhoneBrowser (260.6 KB)

2007-08-06T05:29:00.000-07:00

Features:

* GUI based, Drag and Drop support for multiple file upload (no folder drops or new folder creation yet)

* Right-Click Save as for any file
* Automatic preview of text files, png (non-Apple) and jpg files
* Backups of existing files, both manually and automatically, to your local hard drive
* Replace a file with any named file, and it will rename properly (i.e. right click new-mail.caf, select "Replace file", and select your own named aiff file and the program will backup the existing new-mail.caf with a timestamp, upload your aiff as new-mail.caf)
* Delete any file (automatically backs up file before deleting)[/size]

I have not tried the VB install program yet, but you will definitely need the .NET libraries. You will need the Manzana.dll, but I think it is included.

Still beta, but let me know if you like it. Use at your own risk!

iPhone Voice Recorder Utility

2007-08-06T03:16:00.000-07:00

Erica Sadun has newly written her iPhone Voice Recorder utility. Yes, it is little more than a proof-of-concept but (a) it works, and (b) is the first step towards iPhone VOIP.

Improved version with app wrapper is here

multi-touch mac

2007-08-06T02:43:00.000-07:00

SDK-Journeys

2007-08-05T02:47:00.000-07:00

Erica Sadun spent a week writing applications for the iphone. She just needed 30 lines of code to write a simple text-editor.

»I have now spent a pretty solid week writing applications for the iPhone. And what an exciting week it's been. I've been privileged to view and interact with the iPhone in a way that few other people have had the opportunity to. The iPhone is tight, robust and its SDK--even seen through such imperfect tools as class-dump--is beautiful.«

Click here to read the full article

source: www.tuaw.com

“Free Call” Indicator

2007-08-04T07:29:00.000-07:00

You know, of course, that in general, cellphone calls to other people who have the same carrier as you are free, right?

But how do you KNOW when somebody with the same carrier calls you?

“In the iPhone address book, change the ‘mobile’ label for the caller’s contact info to ‘AT&T mobile,’ and that’s what will show up on your phone when she or he calls. Once you make this change for one contact, ‘AT&T mobile’ will show up as a custom label option for any contact.”

David Pogue's technology column

Upates for Mac Os X, Safari and iphone

2007-08-01T01:33:00.000-07:00

The first bugfix-update is available! So click on your itunes and get iphone v.1.0.1

Hidden Widgets References in iPhone

2007-07-31T01:12:00.000-07:00

Apple may have had plans for other widgets built into the iPhone.

References to 4 unused Widget names in the "LocalizedApplicationNames.strings" file raise some possibilities.

key: com.apple.widget.translation
string: Translator
key: com.apple.unitconverter
string: Converter
key: com.apple.widget.phonebook
string: Business
key: com.apple.mobile.radio
string: Radio

iphoneDrive - keep your files on your phone

2007-07-23T11:51:00.000-07:00

Just one more thing your iPhone does. iPhoneDrive lets you use your iPhone for file storage, ensuring that you always have your important data with you.

Click here for a demo-version

Apple plans Nano based phone

2007-07-23T05:58:00.000-07:00

Apple plans to launch a cheaper version of the iPhone in the fourth quarter that could be based on the ultra-slim iPod Nano music player, according to a JP Morgan report.

Kevin Chang, a JP Morgan analyst based in Taiwan, cited people in the supply channel that he did not name and an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for his report.

Apple filed a patent application document that refers to a multifunctional handheld device with a circular touch pad control, similar to the Nano’s scroll wheel.

Click here for Media Markt Online-Ad

virtual iphone @ Mister wong

2007-07-23T01:27:00.000-07:00

The social bookmarking service "Mister Wong" build up a simulation how to surf through all your shared bookmarks.

If you have already an iphone go to the url http://iphone.mister-wong.mobi to use this service.

iphone diary

2007-07-22T13:39:00.000-07:00

custom colored iPhones

2007-07-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

Send your iPhone in to have it done post-purchase will cost you $149. If you want to purchase a brand new iPhone straight from Colorware with their services already pre-applied, simply tack on that $149 to the original price of either iPhone model, resulting in $649 for a colorized 4GB iPhone or a whopping $749 for the 8GB model. While those prices could easily induce dizziness, the potential for 'exclusive iPhone design!' sales on eBay once you decide to upgrade to the iPhone 2.0 could sober you right back up.

Colorware

Hello World

2007-07-22T13:18:00.000-07:00

One step closer: Last night, it was posted on the iPhone dev wiki that a hacker named "Nightwatch" had compiled and launched a Hello World application, the first nonstandard application to run on the iPhone. He did this by using a project of his called the ARM/Mach-O Toolchain, which is "being refined and tested" and "should be released as soon as possible."

via tuaw.com

Berühren heißt glauben

2007-07-22T13:10:00.000-07:00

Bald in Ihrem nächsten Media Markt!

Apple Newton Messagepad 2000 with Apple iPhone

2007-07-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this flickr gallery by philcarrizzi

iPhone vs. Nokia N95 and N800

2007-07-16T02:37:00.000-07:00

Subject: Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow

2007-06-28T02:18:00.000-07:00

Team, We're launching the most revolutionary and exciting product in Apple's history this Friday. And given Apple's legacy of breakthrough products, that's saying a lot. I'd like to get together and share my thoughts about this amazing moment for our company. So please join me for a company-wide communications meeting tomorrow, Thursday, at 11:00AM in Town Hall. This meeting will also be broadcast to other Apple campus locations. Please check [redacted] for details. See you there, Steve

iphone showcase

2007-06-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

Apple published today some more infos about the iphone:

the high technology animations.

This exemplary presentation shows how the ccelerometer sensor detects rotations, essential functions of the fully multi-tasking Mac OS X, and also an animation how the multi-touch panel works.

The complete list of Apple's presentation so far:

The end of personal computers?

2007-06-12T02:04:00.000-07:00

Walter S. Mossberg, The Wall Street Journal’s personal-technology columnist, picked up his review copy of the Apple iPhone this morning, and he gave his initial impressions of the much-anticipated gadget to college leaders during a speech at The Chronicle’s Presidents Forum. Read full article here.

iPhone will be contract only

2007-06-12T01:19:00.000-07:00

Pascal Cagni, the head of Apple Europe, has apparently stated that the iPhone will be available on with service contract in European countries, and not be available with pre-paid plans that are popular there.

Cagni also reiterated the iPhone will be available to European customers at "the end" of 2007. Speaking with seeteB.IT, Cagni said (translated from Italian to English) "On the carrier we do not have still news to supply to you but I can say that for Italy there will be problems with the iPhone, you that you are a lot it accustoms to you to pre-paid."

Apple has not announced any plans to offer the iPhone with pre-paid service anywhere, including the United States.

ad4 / Watered down

2007-06-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

Click here for the missing fourth video ad

iphone news from WWDC keynote 2007

2007-06-11T14:57:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs announced at the WWDC keynote that the iPhone would be released on June 29th at 6pm at AT&T Wireless and Apple Stores in the United States.

Also announced was that it is possible for developers to write small, Widget-like programs for the iPhone. A demonstration was given showing a corporate LDAP directory lookup application. All such applications will run within Safari to maintain the security of the iPhone. The New York Times had previously reported that a developers kit would be forthcoming.

AT&T's Sales Training Workbook

2007-06-11T01:23:00.000-07:00

Mac Rumors: 'We've gotten copies of the full iPhone Training manual provided to AT&T employees that gives us a few more details about Apple's iPhone.' Click here for full article!

the fourth iphone commercial spot

2007-06-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

This unpublished spot is currently not on Apple's website. But it shows how Safari works...

equinux finds astonishing copy of iphone

2007-06-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

equinux finds one of the first iPhone-knockoffs

We’re all used to seeing clones of popular consumer electronics products, but this time equinux trend scouts have uncovered an interesting knockoff that has hit sooner than expected: In the grey markets of southern China the “iPhone” is already readily available - and we were able to get our hands on one of these astonishing copies.

Or just watch:

mystery app

2007-06-05T16:19:00.000-07:00

Dr. Macenstein was looking through Apple’s newly posted iPhone ads and noticed something interesting...

In every shot we have ever seen of the iPhone’s main menu thus far, there are 3 rows of icons for applications (2 rows of 4 icons, and the 3rd row has 3 icons) for a total of 11 icons.

Fever Builds for iPhone

2007-06-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

The New York Times reports on the upcoming iPhone. They mention Steve Jobs' comments last week that 3rd party application development for the iPhone was in the works, but also cites sources that Apple will be unveiling a method for developers to port Mac apps to the iPhone:

A person briefed on Apple’s plans said that at its software developer conference this month, Apple intends to announce that it will make it possible for developers of small programs written for the Macintosh to easily convert them to run on the iPhone.

Apple's developer conference (WWDC) kicks off next week on June 11th with a keynote speech. We will be providing live coverage at MacRumorsLive.com.

Apple does plan to include two years of free phone support with iPhone purchases

2007-06-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

Apple does plan to include two years of free phone support with iPhone purchases, however, and an AppleCare for iPhone plan is in the works that would cover the hardware for a period of two years as well, similar to the AppleCare for iPod plan. Such a plan would not cover damage caused by the user, however, and pricing has yet to be determined for the AppleCare plan. Apple charges $59 for AppleCare for iPod, and $39 for AppleCare for iPod nano.

Coming June 29

2007-06-04T00:30:00.000-07:00

The hand is alive!

There are three new iphone-videos on Apple's website showing the iphone "at daily work"!. The videos called:

Enjoy the spots!

Patent keeps iPhone signals clean

2007-05-31T13:14:00.000-07:00

A detector chip placed inside the hardware could be trained to recognize certain classes of add-ons or individual models and warn the user if a device (familiar or otherwise) could disrupt the main signal; this could occur through either an audio or a visual cue, Apple writes. Synchronizing the main device could provide an updated list of accessories to prevent false alarms.

Just click here for the script

Historic discussion with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

2007-05-31T01:54:00.000-07:00

"Hi, I'm a PC." "Hi, I'm a Mac."

Talking about Apple

2007-05-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

Walt notes that that makes it one of the most ubiquitous pieces of software out there–and it’s predominantly on Windows machines. “That makes Apple one of the biggest developers of Windows software around,” Walt observes. Jobs: “That’s right. … It’s like offering a glass of ice water to people in hell.”

Leading the charge on iPhone

2007-05-28T16:11:00.000-07:00

Brace yourself for another tsunami of hype.

May's craze was "American Idol." June's will be the Apple iPhone, which is going on sale in a few weeks. As with "Idol," the iPhone show has lots of Seattle connections.

Google cooking up more apps for the iPhone and other details

2007-05-28T16:06:00.000-07:00

So The Seattle Times got a sit down with the rather guarded Glenn Lurie, AT&T's man on the ground for the iPhone. While he didn't give much up in the way of the phone's finer details, he did have one takeaway that left us interested. When asked about the mass skepticism over the iPhone's price, he replied "... There are other things -- you have the widgets, some of the Google applications that are coming -- there are just so many things here that the price will not be an issue." Now, we don't want to get all weird here and read tea leaves, but he did say Google applications (as in plural), so we think it's safe to say Google has more planned than just Gmaps for the iPhone. We wouldn't be surprised to see a Google news reader, Gmail, or even Gcal apps on there, but given the fact that Apple already has its own agenda for mail, calendaring and the like, it might stand to reason the iPhone won't be locking its users out of 3rd party add-on apps after all. Another interesting detail: "people are going to be asked to have an unlimited [data] package" with the iPhone. Hm, no surprise there. Ok, discuss / argue amongst yourselves.

Google Aps on the iPhone

2007-05-28T16:03:00.000-07:00

When the iPhone was announced, Steve Jobs indicated that the phone would be a closed system. So, if there were going to be additional applications added to the iPhone, Apple was going to be the one who provided them. Many critics panned this announcement saying this would prevent the iPhone from making any dents in the corporate market, currently dominated by RIM.

In an interesting interview in the Seattle Times with Glenn Lurie, the guy from ATT in charge of the iPhone, he revealed Google Apps would be available as a “widget” on the iPhone.

There are other things — you have the widgets, some of the Google applications that are coming — there are just so many things here that the price will not be an issue.

The interesting thing of this quote is that not only will some of not all Google Apps be available on the iPhone, but other widgets will be made available. I have always contended that while the system may not be as wide open and Palm where anyone can release apps, it will be open to a certain extent where niche applications will be able to added to the iPhone.

iPhone release on June 20th?

2007-05-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

A number of reader reports and a Google Groups message board posting indicate that CNBC is reporting that the iPhone will be released on the 20th of June. Read full article here

iphone @ ebay

2007-05-23T04:53:00.000-07:00

Apple is seeking for european iPhone Engineer

2007-05-20T13:38:00.000-07:00

Like to be around people who love technology? Like to be around technology that loves people? Apple offers a work environment unike any other. Click here for full jobdescription

Where to buy the iPhone? Pick one of 2,000

2007-05-19T16:15:00.000-07:00

Have you given any thought to where you’ll be in exactly 24 days? If you haven’t, then perhaps it’s time to start. 24 days from now on June 11th the iPhone will officially be launched, which means you may want to be somewhere buying one. Well, at least that’s how Apple feels. Click here for full article.

T-Mobile looks set to win Euro distribution rights for the iPhone

2007-05-18T01:15:00.000-07:00

T-Mobile has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to secure the exclusive European distribution rights for Apple's much-anticipated iPhone. The hotly contested contract will be worth millions of pounds to the winning operator.

Europe's biggest mobile phone networks, including Vodafone, Orange and O2 owner Telefonica, have been competing for the right to sell the combined music player, mobile phone, e-mail and internet device when it is launched in Europe this autumn. Apple has already signed an exclusive deal with AT&T to distribute the iPhone in the US.

win an iphone @ Gravis

2007-05-18T01:10:00.000-07:00

The iPhone has passed its required FCC certification

2007-05-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

The iPhone has passed its required FCC certification milestone and is on schedule to ship in late June as planned," said Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris. Click here for complete article

iPhone Personal Trainer

2007-05-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Do you want to be “the” product expert for the company that turned the wireless industry on its ear? Click here for full job description

25 million per year by '09

2007-05-10T06:36:00.000-07:00

For iPhone, analyst Shebly Seyrafi is modeling Apple to sell around 17 million for fiscal 2008 (12-month period ending Sept. '08) and 25 million in fiscal 2009 (ending Sept. '09) -- well ahead of Apple's own stated estimate of 10 million units in fiscal 2008. Seyrafi even went as far as to predict that there is room for "ample upside" to his already aggressive iPhone targets. Read full article here

iphone secrets

2007-05-09T04:59:00.000-07:00

very straight information-site: http://iphone-secrets.com/

wallpapers

2007-05-09T04:51:00.000-07:00

Looking for background-images for your iphone? click here for download

Apple Hosts Open House To Hire iPhone Team

2007-05-09T04:47:00.000-07:00

Apple published a half-page ad in The Record (based in California) looking for qualified applicants to join the iPhone team in Elk Grove.

According to The Apple Blog, The Record is based in Stockton about 36 miles south of Elk Grove.

The ad text reads:

The revolution continues.

Computers. Music. Now the iPhone. Apple continues to change the face of personal technology and this is your chance to be part of the revolution.

We are hiring qualified people to join the iPhone team in Elk Grove. If you’re looking to inspire customers with technology that empowers their lives and get your foot in the door at Apple, this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Join us for an Open House on May 16th on Apple’s campus in Elk Grove. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Apple and interview with hiring managers.

This event is invite only, so call 1.866.238.6785 to reserve your spot today.

apple.com/jobs/us/sac

We are committed to diversity. Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

mactab

2007-05-09T04:20:00.000-07:00

Yann Le Coroller created his vision how a Mac tablet could be... anyway his artwork is great but some parts of it, like the pen is unnecessary.

Microsoft slams iPhone as irrelevant

2007-05-09T01:59:00.000-07:00

Apple's soon-to-be-launched iPhone will be irrelevant to business users because it is a "closed device" and does not support Microsoft Office, a senior executive with the software giant said this week.

Read the full article on macinstein

slippery iphone?

2007-05-09T01:51:00.000-07:00

Just how slippery is Apple's (AAPL) iPhone?

Scattered reports from people who have put their hands on pre-release models say that its main problem is not the rumored battery-life shortfall, but the sleek, slippery surface.

Apple 2.0

500 million Samsung NAND flash chips

2007-05-09T01:46:00.000-07:00

Apple is placing an order for 500 million Samsung NAND flash chips this month. While the report claims these chips will be used in iPhones and iPods, the number seems a little optimistic, even for Apple’s hugely successful nano and shuffle music player to account for. Furthermore, the report claims these chips will be used in iPods and iPhones only from from June 2007 to December 2007, which leads to some questions…

iphone cases

2007-05-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

Ebcases is the first company to officially announce the availability of an iPhone case line.The company released two iPhone case series: the eNOVO (above - fits iPhones only) and The Copilot (below - also fits Motorola Q, Samsung Blackjack).

Made with Napa cowhide leather they will be offered in a variety of colors. [via digg]

No additional vacation requests will be approved during the launch period

2007-05-07T00:34:00.000-07:00

check this e-Mail:

To: All Company Owned Retail Employees

From: [Name removed]

Subject: iPhone Launch Period

Date: May 4, 2007

As previously announced, Apple and AT&T will soon debut the iPhone, which combines a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and breakthrough internet communications into one small and lightweight handheld device. The new AT&T has a multiyear, exclusive agreement to provide U.S. service for the iPhone.

To ensure proper staffing during the product launch period, Sales personnel planning to take approved time off are encouraged to schedule their vacations before June 15 or after July 15 to participate in the iPhone launch.

Previously approved vacation will be allowed where voluntary rescheduling is not feasible

No additional vacation requests will be approved during the launch period (6/15 – 7/15).

I want to thank you in advance for your understanding as this is likely to be the biggest selling period we have seen in a few years.

Happy Selling,
[Name removed]

apple financial results 2007 (quarter 2)

2007-04-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

Click here for conference call stream

or here for full arcticle at Appleinsider "Notes of interest from Apple's Q207 quarterly conference call"

iphone for business users

2007-04-25T04:11:00.000-07:00

AT&T plans to market the iPhone to business users in addition to consumers but analysts aren’t recommending that enterprises supply workers with the phones.

iPhones for Kids: $500 Not a Problem

2007-04-23T08:08:00.000-07:00

iPhone running into OS issues, won't meet demand

2007-04-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

While people like AT&T's COO and Apple themselves continue to maintain that the iPhone is still on track for June, everyone is still skeptical that something else is probably brewing behind closed doors. After all, Apple told us that Leopard was on track for Spring just a couple weeks before they announced that it was being pushed 'till October, and some sources have told Ars that they were made aware of the October date by Apple long before the rest of the world knew.

programmers keep waisting their time playing with that damn iPhone

2007-04-23T02:20:00.000-07:00

Harder to build than Apple thought?

2007-04-23T02:02:00.000-07:00

1.0 Business week:

Some news about the iphone

Reports that Apple has moved more hands to the iPhone team may mean yet another product launch delay for the company...

2.0 Smarthouse news

Insider Says iPhone Quality Problems May Delay Launch

Insiders at the Company manufacturing the Apple iPhone claim that quality problems are causing concen to the extent that the phone may be delayed past June 11th 2007.