Category: I-phone

At long last, we have (unofficial) launch dates for the iPhone 4 in Korea and Taiwan.

In Korea, pre-orders began last month despite the lack of an official launch date. According to MacNN, distributor KT Corporation has announced that the iPhone 4 will hit store shelves on September 10th. KT’s official site is a bit confusing, though; a news post says “October” in the headline and simply “September” in the body of the post. But that could be a translation error.

Meanwhile, Taiwan channels are reporting that the iPhone 4 will go on sale in that country on September 15th. Demand has been huge in Taiwan, where eager customers have reportedly placed 150,000 pre-orders since August.

We’ll let you know when we hear anything official. If you’re in Korea or Taiwan and find any compelling news on the subject, please let us know. Above is a TV ad that ran prior to the iPhone 3G’s release in Korea.

TUAWUnofficial iPhone launch dates for Korea, Taiwan originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no question that photography with the iPhone is really catching on. Now, with iPhone 4, the camera quality is up, and people seem to be using it more and more for pictures they want to keep instead of casual snaps.

A pro group of photographers, the ACMP (Australian Commercial and Media Photographers) ran a competition soliciting photos taken with an iPhone. The requirement was that the entrants use the Hipstamatic app to acquire the images, and that no further image manipulation could be applied. Hipstamatic emulates old styles of analog photography, along with classic lens emulations and different film characteristics. The app is US $1.99.

The results are interesting and artistic. I’ve put a couple of the winners in a gallery, and I’ve provided a link so that you can see all the entries. The grand prize winner of the competition, Andrew Evans from Sydney, received an iPad.

Thanks to Gavin Blue for letting us know about the contest. Gavin was also a winner.

TUAWPro Australian photogs have a go at the iPhone camera originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here’s a great and super-simple mod that turns an iPhone 4 into a portable digital microscope. Using an inexpensive microscope found on Amazon (seven bucks as of this writing), an iPhone case and some superglue, this user has hacked together a stable, portable digital microscope that also takes pictures.

The iPhone’s flat back makes attaching the microscope super easy. After getting it glued to the case, simply snap it onto the iPhone and start observing things close up! For bonus points, pair the iPhone with BlueCam for iPad, which feeds an iPhone 4’s live video stream to an iPad via Bluetooth for big-screen observations.

We love this mod! Very well done.

[Via DVICE]

TUAWCool mod: iPhone as digital microscope originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SAP has embraced its devotion to mobile solutions by distributing 1,000 iPads to employees with more to come. ZDNet reports that SAP’s CIO Oliver Bussmann shared news of the iPad program late last week on Twitter.

Bussmann notes that the iPads are ready for duty. Each is equipped with access to Citrix tools via a virtual private network (VPN) and email for participating employees. Additionally, the users will pilot the Mobile Sales for SAP CRM app for iOS. The iPads have been spread across SAP employees around the world.

We can assume this is just the beginning of the program, as Bussmann took to Twitter once again to suggest that there’s “more to come.” Best of luck to SAP in their new initiative.

TUAWSAP deploying 1000 iPads to employees, more on the way originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have been to this site before you may have noticed that I am trying to find all the open source iOS apps available and have been placing them in the Open Source iPhone Apps listing.

I came across an extremely beautiful game that has been released open source.  The game uses the open source iPhone game engine Cocos2D and the OpenFeint social gaming network.

You can see the game in this trailer:

I have not had the chance to look at the source extensively, but if those guy’s know half as much about programming as they do about making an app trailer then there should be quite a bit to learn from it.

You can get the source code here:
Puff Puff Arcade Game Source Code

You can find the app in the app store here:
http://itunes.com/apps/puffpuff

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Here’s a bit about our flagship iPhone development training program that teaches candidates how to make an app in 10 weeks flat. If you’re considering learning this from ground up and becoming a expert coder – do consider this course.

EDUmobile.ORG is a premier online distance learning institution imparting mobile training for software developers teaching them how to make iphone apps and other mobile wireless technologies. EDUmobile develops and provides training programs in line with wireless technology market trends.

The advent of the iPhone and its demand among consumers has created a dire need for skilled manpower who know how to make iPhone apps. EDUmobile’s iphone programming course is developed to fulfill the demand of a training system that meets industry and certification standards.

EDUmobile.ORG has developed a proven iphone development training system with course content developed by course creators and instructors having experience in mobile technology industry of over 7 years. These creators and instructors have worked with top tier companies such as EA Mobile, iPlay, Oberon Media, Disney Mobile, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Hands-On-Mobile and Vodafone amongst others.

Our iPhone development training program is devised to suit the needs of both students and working executives who want make a career in the new avenue of developing iphone apps which has great potential. No other iPhone Training Program or Off-the-shelf Book can match Edumobile methodology, highly organized course material, online training videos, weekly worksheets, access to live projects and the level of one-on-one support that is available throughout the term of the course. This training program will enable the students to do the following:

• Gain expertise on iphone development in easy and phased training system.
• Sequential learning process via video tutorials, pdfs and worksheets.
• Get direct instructions and live one-on-one support from tutors.
• Get benefit of weekly exercises that would be reviewed and graded .
• Keep a track of your progress on regular basis.
• Benefit of learning from comforts of home and at a convenient time.
• Remote access to Mac if required.
• Live commercial project as a part of curriculum for final project delivery.
• Get certification for full duration of the course.
• Ipad development module as bonus.

Some of the career options available after completion of the course can be that one can independently publish their own apps, work as a freelancer winning project from client from project bidding sites such as Elance or odesk – where there are several projects from clients on how to make iphone applications.  One can also get higher pay having enhanced their technical skill sets. The iPhone course is iphone OS 4 compliant and it is always updated to incorporate latest releases so developers stay up to date with latest iphone app making techniques.

The course training methodology is interactive as well as comprehensive. It is based on concept problem mechanism which provides systematic approach to all candidates. EDUmobile has the advantage of experienced developers and tutors who have created and fine tuned the course content based on proven system which works real time and has industry acceptance. Step by step, fun and easy to learn methodology with availability of tutors both by live chat and email support throughout the course makes the learning experience intuitive.

Direct tutor support is available whenever a candidate stuck or has trouble comprehending the code or simply need routine guidance. This support is without any extra charges throughout the training on how to make an app iphone course. How to make iphone app tutorials are sent weekly to candidates over a 12 week period at the end of which an exam is taken and a certificate is given.

Read about the full course that teaches you how to make an app.

[ Interested in Android app development? Click here to learn how to make an android app ]

Something that is searched for quite often on this website are ways to boost iPhone and iPad app sales.  Marketing iOS apps has become an extensive business, and can cost quite a bit of money.  So whenever I see something that can boost app sales without any cost I think it’s worth mentioning.

With school starting in the US and Canada I thought it was a good time to mention a program that Apple has recently added for iOS developers.  This program allows developers with apps in the Education category of the app store to offer a discount on their apps when purchased in bulk (20 or more sales) using a special voucher system.  All you have to do as a dev is tick off a selection noting that you are willing to give the discount.

So if you’ve got one of the many math, language, science or other educational apps and games this could be a great way to boost your sales, and it won’t cost you a dime up front.  Might also be a good idea to try to market to schools that could be interested in your app as they would be the ones making the purchases.

You can read more about volume purchasing here:
http://volume.itunes.apple.com/faq/

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I’ve mentioned many great open source iPhone and iPad projects on this site, and some very good open source interface projects, and Tapku is definitely among the best of those.  This project has actually been around for some time, and it was one of those things I meant to check out, but never got around to until now.

The project, from Devin Ross features many beautiful time saving interface components, and has been consistently updated for some time.  The library works on both the iPhone and iPad and includes:

– Coverflow
– Line graphs
– Progress HUDs
– Fast Tableview Cells
– Calendar Components

and more…

If you’re looking to save time and beautify your app (who isn’t?) you can download it and check out the documentation on Github here:
http://github.com/devinross/tapkulibrary

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Here’s a bit about our flagship iPhone development training program that teaches candidates how to make an app in 10 weeks flat. If you’re considering learning this from ground up and becoming a expert coder – do consider this course.

EDUmobile.ORG is a premier online distance learning institution imparting mobile training for software developers teaching them how to make iphone apps and other mobile wireless technologies. EDUmobile develops and provides training programs in line with wireless technology market trends.

The advent of the iPhone and its demand among consumers has created a dire need for skilled manpower who know how to make iPhone apps. EDUmobile’s iphone programming course is developed to fulfill the demand of a training system that meets industry and certification standards.

EDUmobile.ORG has developed a proven iphone development training system with course content developed by course creators and instructors having experience in mobile technology industry of over 7 years. These creators and instructors have worked with top tier companies such as EA Mobile, iPlay, Oberon Media, Disney Mobile, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Hands-On-Mobile and Vodafone amongst others.

Our iPhone development training program is devised to suit the needs of both students and working executives who want make a career in the new avenue of developing iphone apps which has great potential. No other iPhone Training Program or Off-the-shelf Book can match Edumobile methodology, highly organized course material, online training videos, weekly worksheets, access to live projects and the level of one-on-one support that is available throughout the term of the course. This training program will enable the students to do the following:

• Gain expertise on iphone development in easy and phased training system.
• Sequential learning process via video tutorials, pdfs and worksheets.
• Get direct instructions and live one-on-one support from tutors.
• Get benefit of weekly exercises that would be reviewed and graded .
• Keep a track of your progress on regular basis.
• Benefit of learning from comforts of home and at a convenient time.
• Remote access to Mac if required.
• Live commercial project as a part of curriculum for final project delivery.
• Get certification for full duration of the course.
• Ipad development module as bonus.

Some of the career options available after completion of the course can be that one can independently publish their own apps, work as a freelancer winning project from client from project bidding sites such as Elance or odesk – where there are several projects from clients on how to make iphone applications.  One can also get higher pay having enhanced their technical skill sets. The iPhone course is iphone OS 4 compliant and it is always updated to incorporate latest releases so developers stay up to date with latest iphone app making techniques.

The course training methodology is interactive as well as comprehensive. It is based on concept problem mechanism which provides systematic approach to all candidates. EDUmobile has the advantage of experienced developers and tutors who have created and fine tuned the course content based on proven system which works real time and has industry acceptance. Step by step, fun and easy to learn methodology with availability of tutors both by live chat and email support throughout the course makes the learning experience intuitive.

Direct tutor support is available whenever a candidate stuck or has trouble comprehending the code or simply need routine guidance. This support is without any extra charges throughout the training on how to make an app iphone course. How to make iphone app tutorials are sent weekly to candidates over a 12 week period at the end of which an exam is taken and a certificate is given.

Read about the full course that teaches you how to make an app.

[ Interested in Android app development? Click here to learn how to make an android app ]

Here’s an extension that’s quite at home with Cleaner YouTube. Naked Twitter relieves your Twitter account’s homepage of all the sidebar clutter. The only remaining links (profile, replies, direct messages and log out) are represented by small icons at the top of the page. Additionally, there are no pop-up hover tips or lists. Boy it looks nice.

It’s certainly not for everyone. Like I said, the groups, lists, trending topics, etc. that typically populate the page are gone. If you use those things, don’t install the plugin. However, if you like the clean simplicity as I do, definitely check it out.

Speaking of YouTube, developer Jacob Bijani has released Naked YouTube as well. Much like Naked Twitter, Naked YouTube removes everything but your video.

TUAWSafari extension highlight: Naked Twitter originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Todd Ditchendorf (Celestial Teapot Software) is probably best known for creating Fluid, a Site-Specific Browser app that we love to talk about. While Fluid was a great and well-executed idea, Todd’s latest app, Fake, is truly inspired. The easiest way to describe Fake is to say it’s Automator for the Web. It may not have the mass appeal that Fluid does, but its target audience (Web designers and developers, as well as Web power users) will have no trouble appreciating its capabilities.

Fake, like Automator, offers an Actions library and allows you to create drag-and-drop workflows with Web-specific capabilities. Fill a form, click a button, follow links … basically, you can automate anything that deals with HTML and DOM elements. You can even inject CSS and JavaScript into pages, which opens doors to extensive security testing, among other things. Sound intriguing? Read on …

TUAWFake.app makes powerful Web automation easy originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I finally picked up an iPhone 4 last Friday, and one of the best things about the new handset is the beautiful shots I’ve taken with the camera. I’m not a professional photographer by any stretch, and people who have actually done tilt-shift photography might have a whole lot of bones to pick with the “‘shopped” version of the technique, but I’ve already had plenty of enjoyment from TiltShift Generator Free. It’s one of a few apps on the store that will edit taken pictures to give them the short depth of field and selective focus that creates the effect. The aptly named TiltShift and Tilt Shift Focus are two other (slightly more expensive) options, but TiltShift Generator Free worked great for just messing around, and it has the added bonus of being completely free.

With the free app, you get options to blur or “vignette” (that’s the shadow effect seen around the outside frame) the images, as well as adjust the saturation, brightness, and contrast. Once you save the image, you can put it back on your photo reel or export it out to email, Twitter, or Facebook. Getting the paid version for 99 cents allows a higher resolution for output, but as an amateur just having fun, I had no issues with the free version.

Again, if you’re a photographer who knows his or her way around Photoshop, something like this probably isn’t what you need; you already know how to dive in and edit pictures, and your best shots probably aren’t taken with an iPhone anyway. But as a super casual photographer who likes the tilt-shift look and playing around with the iPhone 4’s great camera, I really enjoyed this free app. It’s definitely worth a download.

TUAWTUAW’s Daily App: TiltShift Generator Free originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Holiday weekend or no holiday weekend: we’re live tonight on Talkshoe, so call in and chat with us. Of course, there were a few announcements of note this week, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about anything besides iTunes 10 or new iPods! Bring your interests, your questions and/or your gripes and we’ll lay it down.

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the “TalkShoe Web” button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantage of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 — during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *8.

If you’ve got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac or your PC, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients or using the Talkshoe client’s ShoePhone tool; basic instructions are here.

We’ll kick things off at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT. See you there!

TUAWTalkcast reminder: iTunes, iPods and all the week’s news, 10pm ET originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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