Apple released iOS 4.2 Beta for iPad a few hours ago and video walkthroughs of it are already circulating online. Here are 2 of them, courtesy of Engadget and App Advice.
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Nostalgy: iPhone Runs Einstein Newton Emulator
This video should bring up lots of memories to our older readers. TUAW found some footage of an Einstein Newton emulator running on what seems to be an iPhone 3G or 3GS. The thing is painfully slow but the developer said he'll be working on it.
I love seeing those kind of useless hacks. I mean, realistically, no one will ever use that but it's just great some people have the passion and the skills to make it happen. Video after the jump.
Light Painting with the iPad
Communication agency Dentsu London worked on a project for one of their clients. Part of the brief was to "make the future magic". The iPad truly is magical in this video.
Will Steve Jobs’ FaceTime Promise Hold True?
Remember back in June when Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 and the revolutionary FaceTime ability? Perhaps if you're detail oriented you'll remember that Jobs also stated that Apple would be shipping 10's of millions of FaceTime ready devices. How will he make this happen?
Fortune has a broke down report on how Jobs might make his promise a reality in spite of critics who scoffed at the number proposed. I'll give you a hint, it isn't exclusive to Apple handhelds...
Microsoft Holds Funeral Parade for iPhone and Blackberry
Oh no they didn't dare. Tell me this is just a bad joke. This is a bad joke, right? No. Apprently not. Microsoft marketing department has so much money and so little creativity that they put up a funeral parade for Blackberry and iPhone in celebration of the launch of Windows Phone 7.
This is just the most pathetic attempt at generating buzz for a product. I seriously hope that someone got canned at MSFT for approving this desperate parade.
It can't be worse than that. Oh wait, yes it can! They also engaged in a Thriller dance.
New Jailbreak App Lets You Set a Home Page in Safari
Home Page in Safari is a new jailbreak application that lets you set a home page in Mobile Safari, simply by tapping the " + " button while visiting the website of your choice, then tapping "set as home".
This is a very simple and convenient tweak that seems to be more useful on the iPad than it really is on the iPhone, as Mark from 9 to 5 Mac noted...
Skyfire Submits App That Brings Real Flash Videos to Your iPhone
Anyone who has an iPhone knows that trying to watch Flash videos is just not possible. There are a few hacks and cracks that bring synthetic Flash knockoffs to your device, though the jury is still out on how well they actually work. That could be changing real soon.
Skyfire has submitted an application to the App Store that would perform a nifty little conversion and bring real Flash to your iPhone. We know that natively, the software would never get a chance to grace the presence of Apple territory, so the developers created a way to make the content compliant...
The way it works is when you click on a video that is Flash based, the app takes it from its original format and converts it to HTML 5. Such a simple sounding but brilliant idea by whoever is behind the development. HTML 5 of course is the format that Apple has regarded to be the future that eliminates Adobe's software.
The video shows off the seemingly stable app in action by loading an episode of The Daily Show. I can see Apple approving this and revering it to be the sort of example they speak of when they claim HTML 5 is the future. If only the app could make Jon Stewart consistently funny.
Will Apple approve this application or deem it too controversial? I wonder if the guy who decides will have to make a call to Steve himself. Let us know what you think of the app's presentation and concept in the comments below.
Stupid Criminal Leaves His iPhone at the Crime Scene
When we wrote an article last month about police being able to use iPhone data to help them further investigations this wasn't quite what we meant. An Alabama burglar is facing possible revocation of probation after he left his iPhone at the house he was robbing.
The Times Daily reports that the homeowners noticed the iPhone and told investigators that the device didn't belong to any of the residents and it was seized as evidence. Franklin County District Attorney, Joey Rushing, stated the following:
Screenshots of iOS 4.1 Show HDR Photography & HD Uploading Abilities
The release of iOS 4.1 will come next week sometime but Gizmodo has gotten ahold of some screenshots that show off the new operating system's fanciest feature. As Steve Jobs announced today the new OS will enable high dynamic range photography, otherwise known as HDR.
For those who are unaware of the premise behind HDR, the feature takes multiple images to create a more colorful splash and sensation for the final product. Whether your a highly tuned photographer or just like snapping shots with your iPhone you'll be able to experience the benefits of having such an ability within your native camera app...
Watch Apple Event Live Tomorrow
As you might know by now, Apple is holding a special event tomorrow, where the firm will presumably unveil new iPods and more. For the first time, Apple will be streaming the event live. Sounds great, right? Well, the downside is that you need a Mac or an iOS device to watch the event:
iBottleOpener: iPhone Case Meets Bottle Opener
It took 3 years for someone to create the perfect case for iPhone. One that would protect your iPhone and quench your thirst. A case so simple and obvious that it got me saying out loud "why didn't I think about that"?
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the iBottleOpener, a little marvel of engineering and technology that will bring "a party in your pocket". Forget normal bottle openers, they are so 2009! For $19.95 you can get yourself an iBottleOpener that will sure be getting you some attention.
The big letdown is that it's only available for iPhone 3G and 3GS so far, but it's apparently coming to the iPhone 4 soon.
You know you want it.
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The Ultimate PartyDock Coming to The iPhone
TUAW recently unveiled a product design by Griffin that could change the way you think about gaming on the iPhone or iPad. The FCC has released the exciting filing that would allow up to 4 people to simultaneously play in an individual setting. Sounds cool, right?
Griffin will send 4 games along with the PartyDock that will will include party, family and casual styles of entertainment. The games will be available in the App Store and would be designed to be ran specifically with aforementioned platform. Head over to the product site for additional info including development.