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DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger
iPhone Doormat for the True Apple Geek
iPhone 3.0 Firmware Capable Of Better Photos?
People Pay For Kraft iPhone App—Even Though It's An Ad
Apple Refreshes Wet iPhone Replacement Policy
Canada's Rogers To Charge Customers For Incoming Text Messages
The Pragmatic Studio Announces Next iPhone Development Course
DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger
Lifehacker's Adam Pash says:
We've already shown you MintyBoost, a battery-powered USB charger built from an Altoids tin; now feast your eyes on MightyMintyBoost, a rechargeable, solar-powered MintyBoost charger.... a USB charger that feeds off the power of the sun...
You can check it out at:
http://lifehacker.com/5242814/diy-solar+powered-iphone-or-ipod-charger
iPhone Doormat for the True Apple Geek
Macworld's David Dahlquist says:
You have the Apple T-Shirt, bumper sticker, coffee mug, and your license plate spells "MACDADDY", but nevertheless, something is missing. You still can't shake that nagging urge to prove your fondness for all things Apple. And then it hits you--what you need is a welcome mat! And not just one with a plain old Apple logo, either. You need a witty Apple doormat....
You can check it out at:
http://tinyurl.com/d3uws
iPhone 3.0 Firmware Capable Of Better Photos?
MacNN reports:
Apple has tweaked the developer iPhone 3.0 camera software to produce better images, claim two different sources. iPhones.ru notes that... [T]he clarity and overall quality of the v3.0 photos is better.... A briefer test run by Gizmodo concentrates on dim lighting, and is described as showing not only clearer images but less murky shadow detail.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/06/iphone.30.camera.software/
People Pay For Kraft iPhone App—Even Though It's An Ad
MoCoNews's Tricia Duryee reports:
The iPhone is emerging as one of the leading mobile advertising platforms because of its ability to display rich media applications, like video.... leading consumers to download—and in some cases even buy—branded applications because they are not considered ads.
Perhaps, the best example is Kraft's iFood Assistant application, which comes loaded with 7,000 recipes and allows users to create shopping lists. The application has made it into the top 100 applications—despite the fact that it costs 99 cents......
For the full report visit here:
http://tinyurl.com/cg8uys
Apple Refreshes Wet iPhone Replacement Policy
Tidbits' Doug McLean reports:
Apple has recently revised its replacement policy regarding water-damaged iPhones. The company still won't replace your damaged device for free if its Liquid Submersion Indicator has been activated (see "Liquid Submersion Indicators Reveal Accidental Dips," 2009-02-17), but you can now purchase a $199 replacement phone. While $199 isn't cheap, it's still $400 to $500 less than purchasing a new iPhone without a 2-year contract.
For the full report visit here:
http://db.tidbits.com/article/10262
Canada's Rogers To Charge Customers For Incoming Text Messages
The Canadian Press Reports that Apple's Canadian iPhone Service provider partner Rogers Wireless will start charging 15 cents ($Can) for each incoming text for cellphone customers who don't have message plans, starting July 7, falling into line with its Canuck Bell and Telus, that already levy a similar toll on incomeing text messages.
For more information, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/d26d8l
The Pragmatic Studio Announces Next iPhone Development Course
[Press Release]
The Pragmatic Studio announces their next iPhone development course to be held August 4-7, 2009 in Reston, VA. In this 4-day, hands-on training you'll learn how to build iPhone applications like the pros with expert instruction by two experienced iPhone developers and authors: Bill Dudney and Daniel Steinberg.
• Get a jump start to build your own iPhone or iPod Touch applications.
• Learn all the major features of the latest iPhone SDK (version 3.0 if it's released) so you can build mobile applications like the pros.
• Save time and frustration by focusing exclusively on iPhone development for four days with expert guidance.
Attending this course is a great way to quickly get up to speed on the latest iPhone SDK and get your questions answered. You'll come away with the experience and confidence to create your own iPhone applications from scratch.
Students who have attended this course already have apps in the App Store and have high praise for the course:
• "It was totally awesome! I learned more in these four days than in six months of muddling around on my own."
• "Exceptionally awesome. Highly recommended! Great instructors. Bill and Daniel made it worth every dollar."
• "The trainers go through so many details and show you every aspect of the SDK and over the 4 days you write tons of really cool iPhone apps and you come out of the training as an iPhone developer."
• "Highly recommended for anyone needing practical, effective guidance on getting into iPhone development."
iPhone is a popular topic, and these Studios tend to sell out fairly quickly. But if you reserve your seat by June 15th, you'll also save $300 on early registration. Check out the outline for a list of topics and the training venue for more details.
Registration and Information:
http://pragmaticstudio.com/iphone
Venue Details:
http://www.pragmaticstudio.com/iphone/locations
Student Reviews:
http://pragmaticstudio.com/iphone/reviews
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