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  • Does this case reveal the next generation iPod touch?

    No. It doesn’t. Not in my opinion, anyway. We received a tip with a link to uxsight.com, an online retailer that is marketing a silicone skin for, apparently, the iPod touch 3G. The case is on backorder, of course. The big difference between this and other cases? A hole at the top back that our tipster feels could indicate the inclusion of a camera.

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  • Free Apps roundup for July 3rd, 2009

    A slow week yet again on the App Store. But never fear, I’m still here, digging up some goodies for you to download.

  • App it Up: Stuck Genie

    Stuck Genie will not be a top app for the majority of iPhone gamers, but you’re likely to keep it on your iPhone or iPod touch because it’s always good for a quick gaming session.

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Is Microsoft just skimming the Surface of multi-touch?

by Aaron Kraus on Jun 30, 2009 at 07:08 PM

Microsoft is really good at dreaming about the future; their track record on delivering it is not quite so shining. Seen ubiquitous Tablet PCs? Anybody remember SPOT? Given this track record, it is virtually not impossible to pose the question: what impact, if any, will Microsoft’s Surface have on everyday… Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for June 26th, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Jun 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM

You might want to grab some popcorn and a few extra napkins this week. Why? Because Showtime has released their iPhone app that allows streaming of full episodes of some of their TV shows. Oh, and the extra napkins are for the butter that will enevitably end up all over… Continue Reading »

App it Up: PixPop Dogs

by Josh Holat on Jun 26, 2009 at 07:15 AM

PixPop Dogs is a game based on images of dogs and the small details within those photos. It works by first displaying an image of a dog. On the right hand of the screen there are certain, smaller square portions of the larger image that the user must find within… Continue Reading »

App it Up: Wild West Pinball

by Kirk Hiner on Jun 24, 2009 at 09:10 AM

Although you’ve got a few pinball options on the iPhone, few currently look as good or play as well as Wild West Pinball. The board may be a bit empty of features and goals, and the lack of continuous audio makes it sound as if something’s broken internally, but this… Continue Reading »

iPhone 3.0 push notifications delayed? [updated]

by Ed McKell on Jun 23, 2009 at 06:42 AM

One of the most talked about and anticipated features of the new iPhone OS 3.0 is the push notification system. By using push notifications, app developers will be able to notify iPhone users when they have received new information relating to one of their registered apps that use this new… Continue Reading »

App It Up: Tangram Deluxe

by Josh Holat on Jun 21, 2009 at 02:50 PM

Tangram Deluxe is based on an ancient Chinese puzzle game. It consists of placing differently sized and shaped puzzle pieces onto a silhouette of a larger image in order to create that image. The game boats over 700 silhouettes spread across eight different categories, and is able to be played… Continue Reading »

iPhone Developer Intervention Week 12: Threading

by Josh Holat on Jun 21, 2009 at 06:38 AM

After the WWDC announcements last week, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to developing for the iPhone. One thing that can potentially help applications run smoother and faster (especially when it comes to networking on the iPhone) is threading. Threading allows developers to run two… Continue Reading »

Free Apps roundup for June 19th, 2009

by Jake Gaecke on Jun 19, 2009 at 07:08 PM

A huge week on the App Store, it was. This week’s list is full of stuff you should be paying for, like a full featured Twitter client, SIRIUS XM’s streaming radio, and two games that used to not be free. Consider this your lucky week. Continue Reading »

iPhone OS 3.0: Nice-to-Knows

by Aaron Kraus on Jun 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM

The long-awaited iPhone OS 3.0 is finally here. While it is certainly less momentous than the launch of the original iPhone, it is still a solid OS upgrade in terms of performance and additional features. Assuming you’ve upgraded succesfully, you will soon notice a few minor enhancements that, while not… Continue Reading »

iPhone 3.0 First Look: Find My iPhone

by Ed McKell on Jun 18, 2009 at 09:18 AM

When Apple previewed the iPhone 3.0 update at WWDC last week, one of the previously unannounced features was the new “Find My iPhone” service for Mobile Me users. Being a Mobile Me subscriber, I thought I would try it out and let you know how it worked. After spending some… Continue Reading »

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