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  • What in God’s name is iTunes Backing Up?! – [Updatedx2]

    iTunes becoming ridiculous over syncing iPhone.

    [Updatex2 – 02.09.08] – (15.07pm GMT)

    There is however a temporary fix. The following instructions are how to completely disable iTunes from backing up your devices. Note: This is not an ideal solution by any means, and could mean, in the event of a system crash and/or factory restore, you may not have an up-to-date backup to restore from.

    1) Quit iTunes
    2) Open Terminal.app
    3) Type (or copy and paste) the following command, then hit Return:

    defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true

    4) Open and run iTunes …

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  • Google developing it’s own web-kit based browser ‘Chrome’ – [Updated]

    [Update – 02.09.08] – (18.03pm GMT)

    It seems, Scott McCloud was the illustrator commissioned to draw the 38-page comic which outlines the features of Google’s Chrome web browser.

    Original Article:

    Google today announced, they had intentions to enter the fierce competition between internet web browser manufacturers, by introducing it’s own. Chrome, will be the big G’s new, open-source, web browser …

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  • Breaking: Peter Boctor’s ‘Tomatoes’ Pulled from the App Store? [Updated]

    [Update] – Hot Popcorn is now LIVE [App Store]

    Original Article:
    Tomatoes, designed by Peter Boctor [More information …] was a client aimed at bringing the ever popular film review site Rotten Tomatoes to the iPhone in a user friendly, clean interface.

    Originally available here [App Store], Tomatoes is no longer available. It is not yet known what caused Apple or Peter to pull this application …

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  • Engadget: “We’ve FOUND the 4th Generation iPod nano Case” – [Updated]

    [Update – 01.09.08] – (18.25pm GMT)

    The case was spotted on the floor of IFA and the packaging reflects ‘iPod nano 4G’.

    Original Article:
    Yes, despite the recent rumors, Engadget has actually found a real-life version of what seems to resemble an iPod case for an unannounced iPod nano. The case follows true with previous rumors raised by Kevin Rose, featuring a rounded design and taller overall profile.

    Via: Mac Rumors / Engadget

    R-Fly

  • iPhone 2.1 to Hit Today? – [Updatedx2]

    [Update – 01.09.08] – (21.29pm)

    This information was false, we apologise for publishing it.
    The time now is 21.30pm GMT, Apple did not release 2.1 today.

    Original Article:
    NickSpohn of Mac Rumors, recently pointed out a previous trend in Apple software releases, which could suggest they are now gearing up to release the next revision of the iPhone 2.0 software, version 2.1, later today …

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  • Lumen for iPhone. – [Updated]

    [Update – 02.09.08] – (14.26pm GMT)

    It seems Bridger has gone one step further. In an attempt to get people interested in Lumen’s new revised UI, he is now including it within the free version of the application, Lumen Lite! [App Store].

    [Update – 02.09.08] – (12.27pm GMT)

    “Thanks for the coverage! Your review is great.
    It is always cool to hear from someone who enjoys playing Lumen.

    I have to give credit where it is due though. Adam Betts was the artist who redesigned the interface. To be honest I didn’t even give him any guidelines on what needed changing on the interface. He completely came up with everything himself. He spotted many UI flaws that Lumen had and fixed them without any instruction from me. He also was great about communicating his progress, delivering very on time, and charged a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.”

    Thank You,
    Bridger Maxwell

    …

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  • ‘iTunes Unlimited’ to make it’s debut at September 9th Special Event? – [Updatedx2]

    [Updatex2 – Apparently Not]

    Recent Claims
    Earlier in the month Kevin Rose, founder of Digg outlined what he thought the outcome of Apple’s September 9th special event, would be. Among the claims were a minor re-design to the iPod touch, bringing with it the addition of a GPS module. Also expected is a major overhaul to the iPod nano, bringing with it a more curved profile. Now all this is great, but the claim which seems to have been overlooked is the possible introduction of a monthly subscription option for iTunes purchased music. iTunes Unlimited …

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