Apple Rejects Read It Later 2.2
Some sites are reporting that Apple has rejected Read it later 2.2 because it requires a login function. We don’t know the full story but we do know our way around the Apple app store approval process. When submitting an app you have spcifiy if you have to login to reach certain features. If you do then you have to give login info for Apple to get into or they will reject it.
We are pretty sure Apple rejected because they forgot to give this login information. No need to blow up.
Facebook updates iPhone app
Facebook has updated their iPhone app, and it looks great! They added some new features, one of them being “Places” which is same idea that Foursquare is built on. Below is a gallery of images from the new app.
Liquidmetal was used in the iPhones SIM eject tool; Possible antenna fix?
So Cult of Mac has uncovered some details regarding the iPhones old SIM eject tool. Apple recently acquired rights to a certain metal, which everyone is thinking Apple will be using to fix the iPhones antenna issues. But, something interesting, Apple has already used this metal before:
“That’s my metal,” he said. “I recognized it immediately. Take it from an expert, that’s Liquidmetal.”
Throwing fule to the fire, one of the former Liquidmetal employees has said that he thinks Apple will most currently be using it to build an iPhone with.
“I think theyre going to make the iPhone out of it,” said Dr. Jan Schroers, the former director of research at Liquidmetal Technologies, the first company to commercially develop the space-age technology. “It’s quite obvious from what Liquidmetal has done in the past and what the technology is capable of.
Adobe believes they don’t need Apple or the iPad
Adobe’s CEO in an interview by Telegraph.co.uk has said that he believes that they don’t need Flash on the iPad to succeed.
They’ve chosen to keep their system closed and we’d rather work with partners who are interested in working with us.
We believe in open systems. We believe in the power of the internet and in customers making choices and I think a lot of the controversy was about their decision at that point. They’ve made their choice. We’ve made ours and we’ve moved on.
The FTC is believe to have an open case investigating Apples decision to leave flash out.
Sony PSP ad takes aim at Apple
Sony has taken aim at Apple in one of their new ads. Of course Sony is feeling a little threatened by Apples gaming market success on the iPhone. Sony’s ad is basically saying that the PSP has full featured games with complete story lines, while the iPhone games are for just killing time. Take a look at the video after the break to see the ad.
Apple Hires a Near Field Communications Expert
In news that surly won’t go unnoticed, Apple has hired a near field Communications Expert. His name is Benjamin Vigier, and for working in the field for 7 years he has a pretty impressive rap sheet.
Most recently Vigier was product manager for mobile wallet, payment and NFC at US mobile payments specialist mFoundry. There he conceived and managed both the PayPal Mobile service and Starbucks’ barcode-based mobile payments service and was also responsible for the development of mobile wallet applications for two top US mobile network operators and an NFC wallet application for a top three US bank.
Apple has filed for an Patent that goes along his lines of expertise. We’re sure Apple will put him to good use.
Camera+ app pulled from the app store
Taptaptap’s camera app was pulled from the app store today because of a built in easter egg. The developer originally submitted an update to the app store that would allow you to take a picture with the volume button rather than taping the screen. The update was rejected on the grounds of “user confusion”. So, TapTapTap decided to remove the feature, then build it in, in an easter egg. They posted, and removed, a tutorial on how to enable it. It was too late, Apple caught wind of it and ripped it down from sales.
Apple releases iOS PDF fix!
Apple has pushed a new update to all of its iOS users. This update is available for iOS 2.0 all the way up to the most current version which is now 4.02. In Apples security document they state:
This document describes the security content of iOS 4.0.2 Update for iPhone and iPod touch, which can be downloaded and installed using iTunes. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website. For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see “How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key.” Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information. To learn about other Security Updates, see “Apple Security Updates“.
They also released a fix the the iPad in iOS 3.2.2. You can download all of these updates now from iTunes. Go go go!!
Orange says “No white iPhone until end of this year”
In a more ‘duh‘ moment with the trend thats been set with the White iPhone, Orange (an iPhone carrier in europe) has said that there won’t be a White iPhone until the end of the year. We kind of figured this sense Apple said “later this year” and its August. Anything past September is the end of the year. But maybe this is hinting to a December release?
We wanted to let you know that there won’t be any white iPhone 4’s in the UK until the end of the year.
If you’re happy to wait another few months we’ll let you know as soon as they’re back in stock. want an iPhone 4 now?
Alternatively, if you want it now, click here or visit your local Orange shop to get the iPhone 4 Black 16GB or 32GB today. Best wishes
Orange
Volume purchase for the App Store goes live
Apple has announced that they are letting educational institutions buy large volumes of iOS apps. Apple states in their FAQ “Only Program Facilitators set up by Apple Online Authorized Purchasers at educational institutions are eligible to redeem Volume Vouchers through the Volume Purchase Program.”
This is a great little program for universities that are buying up iPads and iPods for their courses.
