Vers, a company specializing in handcrafted wood, has added new open-front Shellcases to its product line. The cases allow full access to the display of an iPhone or iPod. Models are available in walnut, cherry and bamboo, and have their corners reinforced with steel pins in order to enhance the wood's resistance to impacts.
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Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. Via the company's website, shoppers can now opt to have products held for later purchase at a store they select. Only Macs and iPods are eligible however, and pickup must occur between December 15th and the 24th. As the program is meant to cope with potentially long holiday lineups, shoppers can also have some products wrapped.
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A Spanish translation of Mein Kampf has been launched at the App Store, observers note. Written in the 1920s by Adolf Hitler, the book is both an autobiography and a charter of the fascist, anti-Semitic policies that would come to guide the Third Reich. No other version of the book is available as a standalone app, and its icon is the Nazi Party emblem, complete with swastika.
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With HTML Mail Editor users can enter HTML code into e-mails on their mobile device. The application includes a list of html code that can be entered automatically and uses a split screen interface to show a preview of the e-mail as it is typed. Finished messages are exported to the mail application to be sent from one of a users e-mail accounts. The v2.0 update has added support for composing e-mails in the landscape orientation.
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Gas Log allows users to track monthly business gas and mileage usage from a personal vehicle. Data can be broken down into mileage and fuel consumption by month or trip and figures such as miles per gallon can be calculated. Users are able to customize the app by choosing between imperial or metric entries and a default currency.
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This simulation of the popular board game allows players to compete against computer or human opponents. Checkers! features a customizable interface along with four different sets of rules: English, Italian, Spanish, and International/French. The game also includes a silent save feature which allows players to exit the game without losing the current game status.
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iAlcohol is a tool that can be used to help a user approximate their current blood alcohol level. Users can select drinks from a list of over 230 common drinks, enter information on foods they have eaten, and record any physical activity they have performed. An estimated time is then displayed for how long the user should wait before considering to drive. Version 1.1 includes several bug fixes and has added statistics of alcohol consumption, a graph of consumption by day, week, and month, and a description of current alcohol intoxication.
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With Mover+ users can send different content to iPhone and iPod touch devices using a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Users can load images, contacts, videos, bookmarks, or text clippings into the main display and then flick them to the edge of the screen to transfer them. The latest update has introduced support for video sharing and incorporates a new faster transfer engine.
Thu November 5, 2009 | Posted in: iPhone, accessories
RadTech has released the OtterBox Commuter Series, a new multi-layer iPhone hardcase. The inner layer is silicone for soft-surface protection from scratches and impacts, while the outer layer is hard polycarbonate for impact protection. The new cases also come with a transparent film cover for the iPhone screen. The ports are all available, with extra protection for the audio jack and 30-pin protector when not in use.
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SwitchEasy has extended its iPhone and iPod accessories with the CapsuleRebel M case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and the Cubes case for the fifth-gen iPod nano, which is now available in silver and metallic gold. The CapsuleRebel M is a revised version of the company’s earlier CapsuleRebel case, and features an UltraFrame hard protection system, with soft polymer for cushioning. The case is designed to protect the back and sides of an iPhone, and includes an ergonomic spine structure for better grip.
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Thu November 5, 2009 | Posted in iphone apps

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With Balloons! users can launch virtual helium balloons into the sky and track their progress around the world. As the balloon travels other users can catch it and attach messages and photos to it before releasing it back on its journey.
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Stick It can be used to create personal reminders, shopping lists, and other notes. The application allows users to select a background image and then add customized notes. There are 17 different note styles included in the application and the fonts used on each can also be changed. The latest update has added several new background images along with a few new text alignment options.
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This augmented reality application allows users to add different props to photographs in realtime. MagiCam includes 18 different props including" aliens, bunny ears, UFOs, Zombies, and more. As items are added users can scale, move, blend, and rotate them until they are happy with the scene. An image can then be taken and shared with friends and family.
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FolderBuddy can be used to manage folders in an IMAP email account from an iPhone or iPod touch. The application includes support for MobileMe, GMail, Yahoo! Mail, and most other IMAP providers. Users are able to log into their account, view current folders, add new folders, and delete existing folders. The v1.2 update has added the ability to move folders to different locations and has fixed several minor bugs.
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This utility can be used to jot down thoughts and ideas on post-it notes. Users can select from different colored note paper and can begin adding text at any point on the note. Post-it also features fully animated graphics and the option to email notes without having to close the application.
As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today revealed its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated within close range of the famous Louvre art museum, and uses an elaborate two-floor design, with unique touches such as diamond-shaped windows. Coinciding with the store launch is the release of a free Musée du Louvre iPhone app, which showcases various exhibitions, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
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Wed November 4, 2009 | Posted in: iPod
TimeStream on Wednesday announced a new series of digital books, Notescasts, designed to be read from an iPod classic and iPod nano. The e-books are installed using the "Notes" feature available on a variety of iPods. Many of the books contain several hundred pages of text, along with color pictures.
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Wed November 4, 2009 | Posted in: accessories, audio
Audio-Technica has released its latest noise-canceling headphones, the ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint. The active noise-canceling technology is claimed to reduce background noise by up to 85 percent. A closed-back design houses large-aperture 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets, which reproduce sound from 10Hz to 25.5KHz with a sensitivity of 109dB and a 300 ohm impedance.
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Wed November 4, 2009 | Posted in: software, developer
RemObjects has launched a new development tool for the Mac and iPhone, Data Abstract for OS X. The framework focuses on databases, allowing developers to focus on front-end presentation. It contains an Objective-C library supporting Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, as well as the iPhone OS. It is said to work well alongside Cocoa and Xcode.
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Marware and IvySkin have each announced updated iPhone and iPod touch cases, the SportShell and the SmartCase. The SportShell is now available in a version for the second-generation iPod touch. It uses a three-piece hard shell, made of polycarbonate plastic with a rubberized finish. The case can operate as a flat-back or open-back case, or else clip to a belt where it can rotate 360 degrees.
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Wed November 4, 2009 | Posted in: Apple
Apple has introduced a new Music Movies section to the iTunes Store, further segregating its video. The page highlights all movies with a music-related theme, running from documentaries like Imagine and Woodstock through to straight concert films, and fiction titles like The Blues Brothers. iTunes now also has a larger amount of such content, with material including The Song Remains the Same and U2: Rattle and Hum.
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Wed November 4, 2009 | Posted in: iPod, iPhone, Apple
Following some anticipation, Apple has announced that there are now over 100,000 titles available at the iTunes App Store. Over two billion downloads have been made, and the store is currently accessible in 77 countries. The total number of apps which have passed through the store is higher; Apple does not count deleted titles.
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Sonos has begun shipping its all-in-one wireless music system controlled by iPhone or iPod touch, Sonos ZonePlayer S5. The device is designed for those who only need the player and provides two tweeters, two mid-range drivers and a subwoofer. Users can wirelessly stream music from either iTunes or the Internet and control what music is playing using the company’s free iPhone app (App Store).
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Tue November 3, 2009 | Posted in: iPhone, accessories
Koyono has introduced two new products for its line of Mac and iPhone accessories, the HyperMac and the Magneat. The HyperMac is an external battery and car charger designed for all MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks, as well as all three iPhone models. It features a 5V/1A USB power port, which enables it to charge any USB-powered device and Mac simultaneously. It also supports both 16.5V and 18.5V output for different device requirements, adjusting automatically.
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Tue November 3, 2009 | Posted in iphone apps

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ReaddleDocs allows users to store files on an iPhone or iPod touch. Users can move files to the handheld from any computer by using a wireless connection or an online storage service. ReaddleDocs includes support for WebDAV allowing it to connect to most storages services including MobileMe, Box.Net, and Filesanywhere. Version 1.6 includes a new PDF document viewer with support for full text document search, password protected documents, navigation through embedded PDF bookmarks and handling large PDF files
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This application can be used to track shipments made through UPS. Users are also able to create shipping labels and email them to customers from within UPS Mobile. Other features include maps to UPS locations, shipping cost estimates, access to a ups.com address book, and more.
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With C@rds Master users can create e-cards for different occasions on their iPhone or iPod touch. The application includes a set of default cards and allows users to purchase additional templates through in-app purchasing .he application includes cards for occasions such as christmas, easter, halloween, birthdays, and more.
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ColorBuster is based on a classic Commodore 64 game and challenges players to guide Hect0r the robot through an old space station. The goal is to clean up energy crates by sliding them around the game board and grouping together blocks of the same color. The game includes 50 different levels and allows users to go back to previous levels to try and beat their best scores.
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This utility allows users to upload images to a Kodak W1020 Wireless Digital Frame or print them wirelessly on the Kodak ESP 5250 All-in-One (AiO) WiFi-enabled Printer. Images can be sent to either device individually or both devices simultaneously. The application is also able to automatically find and remember devices on a network.
Tue November 3, 2009 | Posted in: gaming, iPhone apps
EA Mobile has released four new iPhone and iPod touch applications on Apple's App Store: NBA Live, EA Sports FIFA 10, Mystery Mania, and Boggle. NBA Live is a basketball game where players take control and play against authentic NBA teams in a variety of modes. Features include the ability to unlock and add legendary characters to a team, fifteen different music tracks to choose from, and the ability to control the players via the virtual analog stick or accelerometer. Different game modes include an 82-game Season mode, an Exhibition, and a Playoff mode.
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MacNN has reviewed the iP88, a new alarm clock built by iHome. The unit differs from most by allowing two iPhones and/or iPods to be docked simultaneously, solving an issue created when couples or individuals have multiple devices. Multiple alarms can be set, correspondingly, triggering a buzzer, AM/FM radio or a playlist.
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