We all are very aware of the scrutiny that Apple and AT&T has been under with their removal of the Google Voice app and AT&T exclusivity agreements, and we now received some answers as to why…
Apple stated that, contrary to media reports, Google Voice was not rejected from the App Store it was simply still under review. They also stated that AT&T has absolutely nothing to do with the delay of the apps approval, so the blame rests solely on them. Apple further went on to say that they are still holding up their end of the…
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Sony Ericsson is set to unveil a new dandy handset with the Sony Ericsson U10i. It was originally known as the Aino, a mobile phone that had buzzed around in May. The U10i is GPS enabled and features an 8.1 MP digital camera and a slide out keypad form factor.
The Sony Ericsson U10i also includes a full touch screen display and supports microSD cards. The phone is equipped with the usual Bluetooth connectivity along with a removable 100mAh battery. There will also be other phones available such as the U10a and the U10.
The Sony Ericsson U10i is expected to officially come out by the fourth quarter of the year after gaining FCC approval just recently.
Here are some images of the Sony Ericsson U10i:
(Source) Navigadget
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The key for any company’s success is nabbing key personnel from other companies. Normally the immediate goal is to fish for the employees of a rival company and it looks like Shuttle has done just that. Though unconfirmed, rumor has it that Shuttle is planning to invade the netbook market thanks to their newly formed team mostly coming from rival Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS).
Shuttle has been known to deliver small form factor desktops but it looks like they are on the verge of expanding. Shuttle has made various experiments to get into the laptop scene but it looks like they lack the manpower to support the development for such. But now, it looks like all that has changed with the said raid of manpower from ECS. ECS of course denied losing any employees or perhaps they have just lost count.
(Source) Slashgear
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If you are tired of the usual leather or silicone-based casing for your iPhone or iPod, here is something that may be of interest. Carrying some old western style for people who want a unique iPhone casing to use, SouthernBrand unveils their new cowhide iPhone covers for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.
They are handmade from premium tri-color brindle cowhide and boast of a soft suede and backed brown tanned leather. These cowhide iPhone/ iPod covers retail for only $29.
(Source) Crunchgear
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Let it be known that when it comes to originality and uniqueness, iPhone app developers better be careful. It seems that a slight resemblance can change the fortunes for iPhone apps awaiting approval and such is the plight that the TweetPhoto iPhone app encountered when Apple rejected the said app.
The trouble started due to a slight resemblance. The TweetPhoto had a slight resemblance to Polaroid photographs. Polaroid photographs has made it known that they are objecting to other applications that highlight similar features to theirs since it infringes their rights.
The decision could have been easier to accept if now for some inconsistencies. For one, there is another app that is closely similar to the case of TweetPhoto yet it was approved by Apple. Add to the fact that the resemblance was only “mild” and yet they got the axe.
There are inconsistencies indeed and it looks like Apple still has the final say. Such is the plight an Apple app developer has to go through and unfortunately, the TweetPhoto app for the iPhone is the latest casualty. Do we see an appeal coming soon?
(Source) Techcrunch
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