Iconfactory releases Twitterrific 1.1 for iPhone
The Iconfactory and its chief typist, Craig Hockenberry, have been hard at work on Twitterrific 1.1, a substantial update to their mobile Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod touch.
The update features much smoother scrolling, larger tweet capacity, the ability to save pictures to the camera roll before uploading them to TwitPic, and secure HTTPS server communication. It also squashes a large number of bugs. A full accounting of the changes is available on Twitterrific’s app store page and on the Iconfactory’s website.
The app was included in both Mike’s and Steve’s list of favorite apps for their respective iPhones.
Twitterrific is still available in two flavors. Twitterrific (the free version) periodically shows ads via The Deck, similar to its free counterpart for the desktop. Twitterrific Premium is $9.99, and omits the advertising. [Read]
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iPhone users reporting reboots due to high App count
Recently, Apple@CooOne has received numerous tips about near random iPhone boot loops that force users to restore their units. This forum thread suggests that these reboots may be due to the iPhone’s onboard watchdog system.
The iPhone has to create a new Application Map whenever you load or unload apps to the system. Should the time to create that map exceed two minutes, the phone enters an endless boot cycle.
The solution proposed on the thread isn’t of much general use — it requires jailbroken shell access. You may want to limit the number and scope of Apps you load to your phone (i.e. cut down on those tip calculators and sudoku apps that we know you’re secretly addicted to) to achieve the same, stable results.
Fewer apps mean a shorter time to generate that map and a better likelihood that your phone will work with greater reliability. Thanks, Goran [Read]
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Dice games to go with all the iPhone dice apps
The App Store, so far, has seen a number of duplicate apps. One group of dupes we’re seeing: dice rollers. Makes sense if you twist an old saw to say “if your input involves shaking, everything starts to look like an accelerometer.” Or something.
My personal favorite for randomness is MotionX Dice. It has polish and allows you to roll one to five six-sided dice at a time. I also happen to use Dice Bag (iTunes link), but that’s because my nerd blood runs deep. Still, there are plenty to choose from.
So what to do with all those dice-rolling apps? On the next page I’ve got a roundup of games you can play with dice. Some involve a pencil and paper for score keeping or whatnot, but all use dice as the basis for the game mechanics. Next time you’re stuck in the doctor’s office, don’t just give your kids DizzyBee, play a “real” game with them!
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Best Buy iPhone 3G: Buy BS Accessory Package, Geek Squad Will Do What Apple Store Does for Free
The iPhone 3G is making its Best Buy debut this Sunday, and a copy of the ad you’ll see in your local paper confirms that even though Best Buy has the distinction of being the iPhone’s first independent US retailer, it’ll be the same old Best Buy peddling it.
If you buy one of four bullshit accessory packages—going for $106 to $234, according to AppleInsider—Geek Squad will set up your phone and email for free. In other words, something they have to do anyway (activate your phone), and another that’s complimentary at the Apple Store or easy enough to do yourself. Thanks, Geek Squad. [Apple Insider]
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Rogers revising iPhone plans?
MacNN reports that Rogers Wireless will be revising its iPhone plans on October 1 to include a new 250 minute plan for $60, among other changes.
The new bundles, MacNN says, would feature a $60 plan with:
- 250 daytime minutes
- 75 texts
- 1GB data
- Visual Voicemail
- three months of unlimited local calling
- a permanent MY5 Local option
A $75 plan may also be available, with 400 minutes, 100 texts, and 2GB data.
Early on, Rogers has had a rocky relationship with iPhone customers, many of whom are unhappy with the relatively high cost of plan rates and miniscule data allowances.
Canadian readers: Is this an improvement, or does Rogers still have a long way to go? Let us know by leaving a comment. [Read]
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