I think that graphs say it all; HP webOS 2%. I just don’t want to sign a two-year contract and be on a phone that has such a low market share.
[Via 9to5Mac.com…]
This Is Why I’m Switching to an iPhone
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Plants vs. Zombies HD on Sale
PopCap’s popular game Plants vs. Zombies HD for iPad and iPad 2 is on sale right now for $1.99 (iTunes link). PvZ, as it is often referred to, is normally $6.99.
If you haven’t played before, the premise is that you control a variety of plants and mushrooms to stop the zombie horde that is invading your yard from the cemetery across the street. Oh, and your neighbor, Crazy Dave shows up every now and again to sell you more seeds and other important upgrades. The best part of the game, for me anyway, are all of the wonderful plants and things in your zombie busting arsenal. It’s hard to look cute and slightly irritated all at the same time.
Sounds weird, I know. Until you play it. My kids and I started off playing the web version, and I decided that we like the game enough to buy the Mac OS X version. For a while there, I was super addicted to the game because I wanted to make it all the way to the end of the game and not get stuck on a tough level.
PopCap also has a version of PvZ for the iPhone/iPod touch for $2.99 (iTunes link). You can also purchase the Mac OS X version from the Mac App Store for $9.99 (App Store link) or, if you’re on a Windows PC, you can purchase the game directly from the PopCap website.
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Rumor: More On Possible Sprint iPhone 4S This Fall
Late last week there was some new chatter about the fifth generation iPhone being an evolutionary upgrade and the next iPhone would be the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S is rumored to coming to T-Mobile and Sprint this fall. Well, it looks like that rumor just became a little bit more credible.
Last week, Peter Misek, an analyst for investment firm Jeffries & Co. wrote that the new iPhone would have “minor” cosmetic differences over today’s iPhone 4; that it would include the A5 processor, and have improved cameras.Today, Electronista.com staff point out that Apple has a new job posting up for a Kansas City, Missouri based “carrier engineer” and would “be responsible for getting technical certification of devices[.]”Ok, I think this is a good news/bad news thing. Since I like to get bad news first, I’ll take this in reverse order. The bad news is that I’m not going to purchase another webOS phone or tablet to replace my aging Palm Pre smartphone. The good news, if this rumor is in fact true, I won’t have to leave Sprint, with whom I’m happy, to get a pair of iPhones when they become available. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy being contract free.[Via Electronista.com…]
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Rumor: Sprint, T-Mobile iPhone 4S This Fall
Well, well, well, maybe I spoke too soon about Sprint not getting the iPhone.
Take the following with a heaping helping of salt, Morton’s is my favorite brand, but Peter Misek, an analyst for investment firm Jeffries Co. has released a research note indicating that the next iPhone will be called “iPhone 4S” and will be released for both Sprint and T-Mobile here in the United States.
“Citing industry checks, he said the fifth-generation iPhone will arrive in September with “minor cosmetic changes, better cameras, A5 dual-core processor, and HSPA+ support.” New carriers are expected to include Sprint, T-Mobile, and China Mobile.”
The research note also points to comments made by Apple COO Tim Cook, that Apple won’t release an LTE 4G version of the iPhone until the LTE chip set technology evolves to a point that does not cause the company to have to make compromises that could negatively impact the customer experience.
[Via AppleInsider.com…]
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Angry Birds Rio Updated With Beach Volley Levels
Rivio’s Angry Birds Rio has been updated to include the 30 new Beach Volley levels.
The update is available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Angry Birds Rio for iPhone/iPod touch is $.99; the Angry Birds Rio HD edition for iPad is $2.99. The upgrade with the new levels is free to all existing Angry Birds Rio customers.
Angry Birds Rio, like other versions of the Angry Birds franchise, includes Game Center achievements and new hidden fruits to find. Once you have completed episode one, Blu and Jewel will be added to your avian arsenal.
Rovio has also released a free edition of Angry Birds Rio which features three levels per episode.
Google Android and HP webOS users, unfortunately, still have to wait for Rovio to release the Beach Volley update.
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Apple Releases iOS 4.3.3 to Address “Locationgate” Bug
Today, Apple released the iOS 4.3.3 update for iPhone 4 (GSM), iPad, and iPod touch alongside of iOS 4.2.8 for the iPhone 4 (CDMA).
Today’s updates are intended to address the location tracking issues around the consolidated.db file that contacts a large amount of cellular and Wi-Fi hot spot location tracking data that is used by an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to help the device locate itself.
Specifically, iOS 4.3.3 and iOS 4.2.8 address:
- Reduces the size of the cache
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off
Today’s updates can be applied to the iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPad and iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th and 3rd edition), and iPhone 4 (CDMA model).Use iTunes 10 on your Mac or Windows PC to download the software and update your device.
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Apple White iPhone 4 Now Available
After months of delays and false starts, the iPhone 4 is now finally available in white. Starting today, the elusive white iPhone 4 can be purchased directly from Apple at their amazing retail stores or online at Apple.com. You can also purchase a white iPhone directly from AT&T and Verizon locations or their online stores too.
The white iPhone has the same internals as the black model and the only difference between the two versions is the front and back plates and the home button.
The pricing for the white iPhone 4 is the same as the black model: $199 for the 16GB version; $299 for the 32GB version. A new two year service agreement is required to get the special pricing.
It’s rainy out today, so skip standing in line and use one of the handy links below to order your white iPhone 4 and stay warm and dry.Apple Online Store…
AT&T Online Store…
Verizon Online Store…Phew! I’m glad that’s behind us now! My guess that by this afternoon the iOS 5.0 and iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 rumors will be back in full force.
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South Park Season 15 Premiere Takes on Apple
It has been something like 13 years since I last watched an episode of “South Park,” but tonight’s premiere episode of season 15 takes on Apple and the issues of “Locationgate.” Rumor has it that Steve Jobs will be seen in the episode, m’kay.
Check out Gawker for a short clip from tonight’s episode.
[Via Gawker.com…]
Thanks to Paul A for the tip.
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Rumor: White iPhone 4 Lands on April 27th, T-Mobile Prototype Spotted
Just because it was a long Easter holiday weekend didn’t mean that there was a shortage of new white iPhone rumors.
The first is that the white iPhone 4 will finally go on sale here in the United States this week. Since this is a rumor, it is unclear if the near mythical iPhone will go on sale simultaneously for AT&T and Verizon Wireless or not. After all of the delays, I personally hope that Apple rolls out the white iPhone 4 in both the GSM and CDMA flavors at the same time. If the rumor is true, white iPhone 4’s are already being shipped in advance of the debut of their retail sales date.
[Via AppleInside.com…]
As a side note, BGR seems to have gotten their hands on what appears to be a prototype iPhone 4, yes, it’s white, running on the T-Mobile network. The T-Mobile iPhone seems to have all signs pointing to test device, so don’t expect any T-Mobile/Apple product announcements anytime soon.
[Via BGR.com…]
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Rumor: The Mythical White iPhone To Arrive Soon – AT&T, Verizon
I don’t know which is more plausible: seeing a unicorn or a real – not hacked – white iPhone 4.
AppleInsider.com is reporting that CDMA and GSM versions of the white iPhone 4 for both Verizon and AT&T are “nearly ready.”
With some 8+ months having already passed since the black iPhone 4 went on sale, is there really anyone at this point, who has put off the purchase of an iPhone 4 just to get the white one? I didn’t think so.
[Via AppleInsider.com…]
