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“More than 1 million iPhone 3G S smartphones have sold in the three days since the new model hit the stores Friday, Apple announced Monday. In addition, 6 million people have downloaded the new iPhone OS 3.0 update in the five days since its release. The sales figure even prompted Apple CEO Steve Jobs to make his first public comment since going on medical leave early this year.” Link
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With the introduction of iPhone 3.0, fans have uncovered a method to allow you to tether your laptop or other computer to the iPhone’s internet connection. Details: Link
There is a “strong possibility” that AT&T will drop the entry-level price to $59 from $69, says Cote Collaborative analyst Michael Cote, an industry pricing strategist. The announcement, he said, will probably accompany the launch of the new iPhone on June 8, during Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. Link
“iPhone OS 3.0, as Apple calls it, will allow developers to create multiplayer games that work over a close-range Bluetooth connection, better integrate the maps that Apple and Google have developed for the device, and “push” messages to users through their programs.” Link
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“The company has now twice rejected an iPhone application designed to let iPhone owners watch clips of the long-running show featuring the exploits of Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny. Apple apparently feels that South Park’s content is ‘potentially offensive,’ according to Boing Boing, and will not allow it onto the App Store.” [Link]
“The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Nevada gaming authorities are warning casinos to be on the lookout for blackjack card counters getting an assist from their iPhones. While card counting itself is not banned in Nevada, the use of an assistive technology is a felony (!), and apps like Card Counter or A Blackjack Card Counter make it much easier for the math-impaired. ABCC’s ’stealth mode,’ which uses vibration to alert the user when the time is right for a big bet, is particularly head-achey for casino security.” [Link]
“The “iBoobs” application was rejected because Apple deemed it “objectionable content,” the U.K.’s Register tech blog reported. “If you believe that you can make the necessary changes so that iBoobs does not violate the iPhone SDK Agreement we encourage you to do so,” Apple reportedly told the creator, Mystic Game Development of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.” [Link]
