Health care reform iPhone app rejected for political reasons
macnn.com — Apple has frustrated yet another developer, as the company allegedly rejected an iPhone app, iSinglePayer, which promotes health insurance reform in the US. The app displays charts and information regarding single-payer health care systems, while GPS information can be used to find a local congressperson. (Submitted by Omek) More...
Chinese iPhone subscription will cost $18 per month
macnn.com — The latest report on the Chinese iPhone launch suggests the device will be offered for a meager sum of 126 yuan (~$18.45 USD) per month with the most affordable plan and a two-year service contract, according to the Xinhua News Agency. The information allegedly comes from an unnamed insider at China Unicom. (Submitted by amprather) More...
Apple reconsidering C64 Emulator for iPhone?
macnn.com — Apple could be reconsidering allowing the C64 Emulator app onto the App Store, following its rejection in June. The developer, Manomio, recently claimed in a tweet that it was contacted by a senior director at Apple and there is "BIG news coming," although further details have not yet been announced. (Submitted by Omek) More...
Apple rejects e-book reader app over Kama Sutra(!)
macnn.com — Apple has rejected yet another iPhone app, Eucalyptus, over offensive content, according to Wired. The e-book reader does not contain the objectionable content, although it allows users to download titles from Project Gutenberg. Apple cites access to the Kama Sutra as the reason for rejection, despite the fact that the text must be manually added.. (Submitted by topstorynz) More...
Apple patents image-sensing display tech
macnn.com — Apple has been granted several patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office, including ones for the technology and design of the Mighty Mouse, and the general design of the extinct iPod Hi-Fi stereo. Key amongst the patents however is one for an integrated sensor display, which could theoretically simplify or expand on the features of many... (Submitted by Omek) More...
New Snow Leopard videos, screenshots leak
macnn.com — A YouTube user working under the alias of LeopardOctober has uploaded screenshots and videos of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, observers note. The media appears to provide information about features that can be expected in Apple's next operating system, due sometime later this year. (Submitted by Omek) More...
Jobs wins vote for demolishing historic home
macnn.com — Steve Jobs has won the right to demolish his 14-bedroom mansion in Woodside, California, the town's council has decided. Reports say that the council voted six-to-one in favor of Jobs' plan, which -- short of a last-minute legal intervention -- should see the destruction of Jackling House, a Spanish-style structure originally built for copper... (Submitted by Omek) More...
Voila 2.0 adds image organizer, webpage & webcam captures
macnn.com — Global Delight has released Voila 2.0, an update to its application for capturing and sharing screenshots. The software offers a revamped user interface, with options to toggle a lock on annotations, zoom the image view on the canvas or move layers. A new image organizer contains all of the snapped images in a central lib (Submitted by Sam1584) More...
Apple intros new celebrity GarageBand lessons
macnn.com — Apple has expanded the number of song lessons available at the GarageBand Lesson Store. Now available are videos for three more songs, including "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan, and Sting versions of "Fragile" and "Message in a Bottle." As with a number of other lessons sold through GarageBand, the original artists help to present the material. (Submitted by Omek) More...
New iPod shuffle portending changes to other iPods?
macnn.com — The third-generation iPod shuffle may signal where Apple is headed with future iPod and iPhone concepts, says Kaufman Bros'. Shaw Wu. The Shuffle now incorporates VoiceOver technology, used to identify tracks and support multiple playlists. Such developments may show where Apple is headed with future firmware, Wu proposes. (Submitted by Omek) More...
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