Apple IPhone OS 4.0 Will Bring True Multitasking
Apple will bring true multitasking to iPhone OS 4.0 as reported by AppleInsider. This will allow third party apps to run concurrently and in the background.
From AppleInsider: Apple plans to deliver a multi-tasking manager that leverages interface technology already bundled with its Mac OS X operating system, according to those same people. It was requested that specifics be withheld at this time, as the iPhone Software 4.0 remains under development and reportedly has a quite ‘way to go’ before it’s ready for prime time.
Apple Released New iPhone Ads
Apple this released two new TV adverts. The “On Hold” ad shows you how you can do other things using the iPhone while you are on hold.
The second ad titled “First Steps” shows a mother taking a video footage of her baby taking his first step and later sends the video via MMS and also do a conference call to discuss it.
Apple Purge Porn From iPhone
Apple has been censoring adult-themed apps from its App Store according to some developers.
This is what Apple sent to the Wobble iBoobs developer:
Your application, Wobble iBoobs (Premium Uncensored), contains content that we had originally believed to be suitable for distribution. However, we have recently received numerous complaints from our customers about this type of content, and have changed our guidelines appropriately. We have decided to remove any overtly sexual content from the App Store, which includes your application.
Will Apple Ban Opera Browser For iPhone?
Opera said it will unveil a version of its Opera Mini software for Apple’s iPhone next week. The app shrinks Web pages down to “mini” size. The question is would Apple approve the Opera Mini app? We are very doubtful it will because the browser does not use the webkit engine which is used by Safari.
Apple Bans ‘Android’ Word And Location Based Apps
Apple has forbid Tim Novikof, the developer of the Flash of Genius app from using the word “Android” in his app’s description. From Apple, During our review of your application, we found that your application contains inappropriate or irrelevant platform information in the Application Description and/or Release Notes sections. While your application has not been rejected, it would be appropriate to remove ‘Finalist in Google’s Android Developer’s Challenge!’ from the Application Description.
Apple also told developers it will ban iPhone applications that use the smartphone’s geolocation system to distribute location-based adverts.
iPhone Skype Over 3G Coming Soon
Skype will soon be releasing Skype which can be used over 3G very soon.
From Skype blog: Last Thursday, Apple introduced the iPad, which we’re very excited about here at Skype. The SDK (Software Development Kit) which Apple provides to developers like Skype, has been upgraded for the iPad. The new version, 3.2, removes the restrictions on calling over 3G, which is great news.
Apple Patches Security Holes In iPhone And iPod Touch
Apple released a patch for the iPhone and iPod Touch that plugs five security holes, including several that could allow an attacker to take control of the device remotely. iPhone OS 3.1.3 includes a number of security updates related to CoreAudio, ImageIO, Recovery Mode and WebKit.
More from Apple Security Update.
Apple May Ditch Google And Make Bing Default On iPhone
According to a story published by Business Week, Apple may be making Microsoft’s Bing the default search app. Currently Google search is by default the iPhone search engine. Apple now sees Google as the rival after the popular search engine company launch the Google Nexus One smartphone.
Buried Man Used iPhone App To Save Himself In Haiti
U.S. filmmaker Dan Woolley was buried in a collapse hotel during the earthquake in Haiti. He took shelter in a shaft and used his first aid iPhone app instructions to make a bandage and tourniquet for his leg and to stop the bleeding from his head wound.
Source: Buried in Haiti rubble, U.S. dad wrote goodbyes
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars For iPhone
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is now on Apple’s App Store and the game is available for iPod Touch and iPhone. Chinatown Wars retails for $9.99.
