Tag: iOS

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Today’s word is: Irony

Family Guy introduced new character Joyce Kinney the episode “Excellence in Broadcasting” as the replacement to Diane Simmons who was killed in the episode “And Then There Were Fewer.” The character Joyce Kinney is voiced by Christine Lakin.

So, where’s the irony? Get to the point!

Christine Lakin’s website is an irony in Web design.

Click on the picture for full resolutions of the screen capture.

Notice the nice iPhone design on Lakin’s website? It looks gorgeous.

So, I don’t see anything wrong with it. What’s your point?

Here it is:

Here’s another one:

The site is Flash-based! You can’t view the site on the iPhone while it has iPhone in the design.

Note to Christine:
Your site needs a new design.
If you need to complain to me in person, call Smart Entertainment (John Jacobs’ office) and show this to Mr. Turner. He can find me.
No, Seth McFarlane has nothing to do with this post or any writings on most Family Guy episodes. He got his own writing staff.

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Apple seeds iOS 4.3 beta 2 to Developers.

Apple seeds iOS 4.3 beta 2, Xcode 3.2.6 and iOS SDK 4.3 beta 2 to Developers today. As usual, details are scarce due to three letter abbreviation known as NDA.

iOS 4.3 beta 2 is available for:

  • iPad
  • iPhone 4
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPod touch 4th generation
  • iPod touch 3rd generation
  • Apple TV 2nd generation

iOS 4.3 beta 2 for Apple TV is also called as Apple TV Software beta 2.

Xcode 3.2.6 and iOS SDK 4.3 beta 2 requires Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

iOS 4.3 beta 2 is available to registered Developers. Apple iOS Developer Program costs $99 annually.

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Dear NBC, Library of Congress called…….

Apparently someone with affiliations to NBC mistaken the definitions of “jailbreaking” with “unlocking” the iPhone.

According to NBC:

Jailbreaking is the hacker term for cracking software restrictions so the iPhone will work on other wireless carriers and allow any apps to be installed, not just those approved by Apple.

Jailbreaking does not automatically unlock the phone. In addition to that the article does not even use word “hacker” in correct context.

Haven’t I read this a while back?

Someone at NBC: “Hey, iPhone is now on Verizon.”
The other someone at NBC: “Let’s write something about iPhone with a shocking headline.”

Does NBC do some research before the “break” the news?

By the way NBC, Library of Congress called…….
It must be slow news day for you.

Related:
NYTimes

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Apple seeds iOS 4.3 beta to Developers.

Following the availability of iPhone on Verizon Wireless network, Apple seeds iOS 4.3 bete to Developers. Many Apple news-centric sites reported the release of iOS 4.3 beta earlier today.

iOS 4.3 beta is available for:

  • iPad
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPod touch 4th generation
  • iPod touch 3rd generation
  • Apple TV

iOS 4.3 is said to bring new features including the ability to stream video to Apple TV using AirPlay, iAd full screen banners, and HTTP Live Streaming statistics.

iOS beta 4.3 access is only available to registered Developers. Sign up at Apple Developer Center.

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Skype for iPhone now supports video calls.

Words from the Skype people about new version of Skype for iPhone now supports video calls.

From Skype Blogs:

  • Make video calls to people on their computers as well as other iPhones (details below)
  • Make free audio calls to anyone else on Skype
  • Make great value calls to landlines and mobiles around the world

The new app is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 4th generation with i0S 4.0 or above. You can also receive video calls on the iPod touch 3rd generation and iPad.

iPhone 4 owners can now use the front-facing camera with app other than FaceTime.

P.S. Skype is inviting everyone to Skype’s New Year’s Eve video celebration.
http://nye.skype.com/

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Apple releases iOS 4.2, provides free Find My iPhone, iPad and iPod touch service.

UPDATE 2:
Press Release: Apple’s iOS 4.2 Available Today for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch

Macworld says that Apple told them that iOS 4.2.1 will be available 10:00AM Cupertino Time.

UPDATE 1:
The iOS 4.2.1 Software Update is not yet available through iTunes as of this posting yet. Apparently iOS Software Update Server was offline.

Apple has officially released iOS 4.2 as of Monday Morning November 22nd, 2010.

Find My iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now a free service to any iOS device owners.