Apple iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Class-Action Suit Against Locked iPhones

A California man has filed a class-action suit against Apple for bricking iPhones with their lastest firmware update. The lawsuit is neither the first nor the the last, but it’s unique because it looks for a permanent injunction against Apple to prevent them for selling locked iPhones.[...] Thanks to MrBabyMan for providing this nice story on Digg.

iPod Update 1.0.2 for classic and nano improves Cover Flow

A new firmware update for the current iPod class and iPod nano brings more Cover Flow improvements and bug fixes.[...] Thanks to obeezy for providing this nice story on Digg.

Apple vs. RIM: You’re missing the point

Unremarked on by every commentator is the following fact:RIMM added 1.45M new subscribers last quarter. In the entire world. In over 120 countries, served by 300 carriers. In other words, throughout the globe, on every carrier, in every country, RIMM added 1.45M new users (not replacement handsets or upgrades for existing users, but new Black..[...] Thanks to howlongtoretire for providing this nice story on Digg.

LG unveils Voyager to “kill the iPhone”

WATCH OUT…It’s the iPhone Killer. MMM maybe not!

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Liveblogging the big iPhone 1.1.1 hack

Last night, iPhone hackers “dinopio” and “Edgan” brought 1.1.1 hacking into a new arena. By using symbolic links before doing a 1.1.1 upgrade, they were able to gain access to the entire 1.1.1 file tree. Today, I’ll be liveblogging my attempt to duplicate their hack. So sit back and reload as I put my poor iPhone to the test. via TUAW

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Interview with the brothers behind Pixelmator, the new killer Mac app

“As we mentioned last week, one of the most anticipated OS X applications in a long while finally hit the street when Pixelmator shipped version 1.0. We were fortunate enough to get the two brothers behind the application, Saulius and Aidas Dailide, to contribute our latest TUAW Interview.”

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Ipod Nano Catches Man’s Pants on Fire at Atlanta Airport

Man carrying a previous-gen Ipod Nano in his pants pocket looked down to realize there were “…flames coming up to [his] chest.”

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Apple exploring pressure-sensitive touchscreens, touchpads

Seeking to improve its portable devices, Apple has applied for a patent that could lead to touch-sensitive Macs or handhelds which react to the level of force, rather than just contact

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Steve Jobs Set to Open Up the iPhone with the release of Leopard

with the release of Leopard only three weeks away, there are signs that that Steve Jobs may be set to open the iPhone up to outside programmers — or at least those who agree to obey his rules

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Apple TV to gain HD content, optical drive

New rumors speak of an Apple TV update in time for the holidays. The new features could be just what the device needs to transition from a “hobby” into a compact, yet full-fledged, media center.

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