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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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  • ‘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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  • iTunes no-longer transferring applications bought using the mobile App Store?

    Since updating to iPhone software 2.0.2, a few users have e-mailed me reporting of strange behavior between iTunes and iPhone. These issues are said to cause their mobile application purchases to not sync back up to their main application library in iTunes.

    As you probably know by now, Apple’s App Store works on an ecosystem. You buy an application, it downloads over the air, you sync with iTunes, and the application is transferred to your main ‘Applications’ library to be available for a future sync. Bearing in mind a sync replaces all content on the device with that of whats in the iTunes library your syncing your iPhone with …

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  • Simplify Media: Share your Music with the World.

    Yesterday, a new way to share your iTunes library with others, hit the App Store – not only in iTunes – but now on your iPhone too. Simplify Media [App Store].

    Currently free, the application allows you to invite and accept people by username, and then share their iTunes libraries! – The person(s) you are connected to, will show up under ‘shared’ libraries in iTunes. Their music will also be accessible to you via the application on your iPhone or iPod touch …

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  • Mobile Chat 3: Stuck in Apple’s App Store approval system. – [Updatedx2]

    Note: All logos used in this article are trademark and remain the copyright of Twenty08.com

    [Updatex2] – 15.08.08 (19.45pm)

    Twenty 08 experience HUGE server issues.
    http://razorianfly.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/mobile-chat-3-unexpected-demand-servers-are-pulled/

    [Update] – 13.08.08 (10.55am)

    NOW AVAILABLE (Experiencing Server Overload)
    Heads Up: Mobile Chat 3, Now Available – [Updatedx3]

    Original Article:
    One of the most anticipated applications of the year has been submitted to the App Store for review and approval by Apple. The application was submitted on July 24th by the developer, but unfortunately the application is still not available on the App Store. The question is, why? …

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  • Hang in There – [Updated].

    iPhone being restored to previous back-up made yesterday.

    [Update] – 08.08.08

    I’m pleased to report this restore resolved all issues … for now.

    Original Article:

    Ok, so my intention today was to get a full review up of the popular iPhone application ‘Radius’, after picking it up late afternoon yesterday. Unfortunately, things have just gone from bad to worse with the software on my iPhone. Therefore I apologise, and I will try and get that review up as soon as possible.

    So, whats the problem?
    Well, I’ve been noticing recently that even with the 2.0.1 firmware installed, iPhone is just way, way to sluggish. Apart from the menial problems I recently started experiencing, things have just started to malfunction, software wise …

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  • iTunes 7.7.1 – “Sorry, I can no-longer Update your Applications. GoodBye.” – [Updatedx2]

    Sorry, I just had to.

    [Updatex2] – 13.08.08 (9.33am)

    Interestingly, the latest security fix for Mac OSX Leopard has completely resolved all update procedure issues with iTunes and iPhone.

    Go figure?

    [Update] – 06.08.08

    – iTunes has now started displaying MULTIPLE versions of each update when accessing the update section of iTunes. Also to note, I can no longer download any applications (never mind update them), to my iPhone through the App Store. I get an alert to the effect of:

    “iTunes is unable to download these applications. These applications will be available once you connect to iTunes”

    Original Article:

    So, whats the problem? – iTunes 7.7.1.

    The recent update pushed by Apple. After updating to it, many users are now reporting serious problems with the application update system, including me. I’ll walk you through what we’re experiencing as iPhone and iPod touch users …

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