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I've discovered the new game — iZoo, that may take yours weekend :) In fact, this is the clone of Bejeweled game with few new features.
It can be downloaded from the repositary for Installer right here:
http://www.touchrepo.com/repo. xml

Enjoy =)

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Now I've prepared for you a complete pack of wallpapers for your iPhone. Today's subject is Computers.

There are 28 cool wallpapers there. I hope, you'll like it :) Download

P.S. All this pictures are from iphone-wallpapers.us.

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Do you want to always have the small guitar in your pocket? You're lucky, because I've found the new app for iPhone — PocketGuitar. Try it, it's cool even you've never played the guitar before :)

Download and get instructions how to install you may at this site.

See how it works in video below:

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Here're all ringtones from iPhone in MP3. So you may use it at any other phones or for anything else uses you find.

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Ambrosia Software's iToner is one of several desktop applications that help users generate free ringtones for Apple's iPhone.

Apple started selling iPhone ringtones for $2 apiece through its iTunes store last week, but if you aren't afraid of a little tinkering, you can get that "Hey Ya" or "Sexy Back" ringtone without shelling out the extra bucks.

Users have to pay Apple $1 for a song, plus an extra $1 to convert that song into a ringtone. Of course, hackers immediately set out to find a way to generate iPhone ringtones for free. In a classic game of cat and mouse, Apple has spent the last few days trying to block iPhone owners from installing free ringtones on their devices -- only to watch hackers come up with workarounds just hours after each patch is released.

Apple has continued to update its iTunes software (which syncs with the iPhone to add ringtones) to block the specific loopholes uncovered by the hackers. In fact, iTunes was updated almost immediately after the first loophole was uncovered Friday.

Despite Apple's best efforts, the chase continues. The most-popular desktop applications for installing custom ringtones were updated this weekend, in one case only hours after Apple updated its software to block them.

Mac users can rely on applications like iToner ($15 from Ambrosia Software), which is a full-featured ringtone manager for the iPhone. Windows users can get similar functionality from iPhoneRingtoneMaker ($15 from Efiko Software).

These options feature drag-and-drop ringtone management, including the ability to use just about any sound file and the option to set specific songs to play when specific people call. The latest iTunes update appears to have crippled iPhoneRingtoneMaker for some users, but the developers at Efiko are working on the problem. IToner is currently up to date.

Granted, the methods described below may very well be rendered obsolete the next time Apple updates iTunes or the iPhone's firmware.

So, to keep the instructions up to date, we've also posted them in Wired's How To Wiki. You can follow along there and help keep the instructions detailed and current as the Whack-A-Mole game continues.

ITunes 7.4

The simplest DIY method involves just using iTunes and some free software. Apple quickly disabled this ultrasimple free ringtone method with the release of iTunes 7.4.1, but if you haven't yet upgraded to 7.4.1, this method will work.

Shortly after the release of iTunes 7.4 -- which came out last Wednesday, the day ringtones were announced -- users noticed that the main difference between ringtones and regular audio files were their file extensions. Regular AAC files have the file extension .m4a, while ringtones use the file extension .m4r.

ITunes 7.4 will automatically create a new folder for storing ringtones in your music library the first time you open a .m4r file, provided you have the "Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized" option checked. This folder is where you'll want to put your ringtone files, but first you'll need to edit the song down to a suitable size. The size of an allowed ringtone on the iPhone tops out at around 3 megabytes.

For Mac users, there are several ways to whittle down your tracks. You could use Apple's Quicktime Pro or Garageband if you have them. You can also edit MP3s in the free Audion 3, which features a nice waveform editing tool. Windows users can edit audio files with the free Audacity. Pick the 20 to 30 seconds you want to use as your ringtone, and save the file as an MP3.

Next, add the shortened file to your iTunes library, then right-click on it in iTunes and choose "Convert to AAC." The clip will need to be an AAC file in order to be used as a ringtone. Finally, change the file extension to .m4r, and move the AAC to the "Ringtones" folder in your music library.

Since both Windows and Mac OS X like to hide file extensions, the renaming part can be tricky. Make sure you aren't just appending a file extension to the hidden one. On a Mac, choose "Get Info" in the Finder and make sure "Hide extension" is unchecked. In Windows, make sure the "Hide extensions for known file types" option in Windows Explorer is turned off.

When you sync your iPhone, you should see the new ringtones displayed in your phone's sound settings.

ITunes 7.4.1

Even if you have already upgraded to iTunes 7.4.1, all hope is not lost.

First, complete all the steps listed above for version 7.4. Then use this simple trick: Head back into the iTunes music folder and change the extension of your .m4r ringtones back to .m4a. Convoluted, yes, but it does work. For now.

More Alternatives

Or, rather than mess around with your file extensions, you can also use applications that automate the process. Rogue Amoeba's MakeiPhoneRingtone and AppleGazette's iRing are both free downloads for the Mac. Create the ringtone clip, and these apps will handle the rest.

There is another method of getting custom ringtones on your iPhone as well, though it requires using the Jailbreak application and a bit of command-line sauce.

Using Jailbreak to unlock your iPhone and installing the SSH application will let you interact with the iPhone's file system just as you would any other external device. You'll be able to install ringtones and much, much more.

The legality of all this futzing is still being debated. Some say using a song you purchased (either on a CD or online) as a ringtone does not constitute fair use and may be grounds for copyright infringement. So, proceed with caution.

And before you go crazy making a dozen ringtones, we can't help but suggest you consider another ring option: the ever-popular vibrate setting. Like a timeless black suit or little black dress, vibrate is classy, demure and doesn't annoy the hell out of everyone within 20 feet of you.

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What is iPhone?

iPhone is a cellular phone created by Apple. iPhone combines an iPod music/video player, a cell phone, and an internet web and email client into one device. iPhone is intended to compete in the "smartphone" market. Originally priced at $499 (with 4 GB of storage) or $599 (for 8 GB of storage), Apple reduced the price on Sept. 5 to $399 for the 8GB model, dropping the 4GB model.

How many songs/videos can iPhone hold?

There are two iPhone models, one with 4 GB of storage and one with 8 GB of storage. Some of the iPhone's storage is used for its operating system, so not all of this space is available to store songs and videos. About 300 MB is used by the OS, and our 8 GB model had 7.24 GB of free space before it was set up by iTunes.

What OS does it run?

iPhone runs a version of OS X, similar to the desktop Mac OS X operating system.

Is it a Mac? Can it run Mac programs?

No. iPhone lacks many of the programmers' interfaces required to create a Mac program, and has a radically different user interface from a desktop Mac.

Does it use an Intel processor?

Disassembly photos indicate iPhone uses an ARM-type processor with just 1 Gigabit (125 MBytes) of RAM, complementing the 4GB or 8GB of flash memory. (ARM processors feature very low power consumption and were used in Apple's Newton MessagePad, iPods (other than the Shuffle) and many current cell phones.)

Can I run other programs on iPhone?

No. Only the programs supplied by Apple for iPhone can run. Some developers are creating web-based applications that will run in iPhone's web browser.

Are there games for iPhone like there are for iPods?

No.

How bright is the screen? Is it viewable in sunlight?

iPhone adjusts its brightness for ambient conditions. We found it usable in direct sunlight, although videos and photos appeared washed out.

Does it sync with my Mac/PC?

Yes, iTunes provides synchronization services for Safari bookmarks on Mac or PC, Internet Explorer bookmarks on PC, Mac Mail/Outlook/Outlook Express email accounts, iTunes music and video, Mac Address Book and Outlook contacts, and photos from iPhoto or a PC folder.

Can it sync wirelessly?

No, it must be docked like an iPod to sync.

What is the color and material of the back of the iPhone? In some pics it looks white, in others it looks matte silver with a shiny Apple logo. What is it?

The back of iPhone is satin-finish metal, except for the bottom fifth, which is black plastic. The antennas are located behind this black panel, similar to the Motorola RAZR's innovative antenna design.

What comes in the box?

iPhone, Stereo Headset, Dock, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation, Cleaning/polishing cloth

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I begin the review with this: The iPhone is the hands-down, bonified, 100% legit, coolest gadget ever. I had high expectations for the device, and they were exceeded. Apple has done it again, and all the mac addicts out there will be happy with this first addition. And let me stress this: this is the first edition.* The iPhone lacks numerous features that many people are already complaining about as 'show stoppers'. Get over it, the software will improve, the hardware will improve, and it will evolve into the greatest hand held platform this world has ever seen. Come on, OSX in our pockets people.

*Does anyone remember the first iPod!!! it was a brick, black and white text, and the click wheel was loud and lousy. Now, iPods are slick machines that everyone loves, but it took 5 generations and 7 years to get there. It feels like everyone forgot this...

My PROS

• Start with the 'LOCK' feature to get a feel of the touchscreen, it is wicked awesome. It is used in all the applications, in different ways. My favorite so far is the photo gallery, where you can slide your finger over an image to move back and forth between images.
• Using the touchscreen to navigate: brilliant, just brilliant. In a single moment, Apple has erased the pain of using tiny little buttons to navigate a hand held device, which is definitely one of the main drawbacks of using a hand held device as a primary means of typing instrument. This is a significant point.
  
• The iPod functionality: WOW. WOW. WOW.
  
• Movies and TV shows, in landscape, are like HD quality.
• when you turn the phone 90 degrees, it turns into landscape in many applications like iPod, photo gallery and Safari, giving the user a large surface to enjoy
  
• Syncing could not be easier...it really could not. If you are any type of iTunes and iPod user, its a snap. If you have never used either, its still a snap.
• EMAIL application works very well, as does SAFARI.
• Built in speakers are a nice touch. Obviously for speakerphone they are needed, but they work well with iTunes
• Weather, clock, timer, alarm, maps and stock prices at your fingertips, very handy, and very well presented
  
• The overall interface detail is so smooth, its like butter
• Vibrant LCD, sweet looking icons
  
• Text is made crystal clear in emails and web browsing
  
• Visual voicemail is unique and very interesting, allowing you to see a list of who left messages and more. This is actually a really nice feature, and very one of a kind
  
• The phone uses the same connection type as the ipods...I was worried they would give us a new type of connection. but, not so. all the extra usb cables I have will work just fine. This also means the phone will plug into your car audio system like an iPod.

1. No A2DP - meaning, no streaming bluetooth audio, no hooking up a sweet set of cans that you can use for tunes and phone calls (without a dongle handing from your hip). This is the one item I am most disappointed about. I cannot hook up a bluetooth stereo headset to enjoy the tunes and take calls...I do not know enough about the tech to know if a software upgrade will fix this, but that would be nice.
2. No JAVA or FLASH - means, no gaming!!! no flash madness!!!
3. Though I find NO official info on this, it appears that you cannot use your own music as ringtones. As far as I can tell, the only thing you can do is PURCHASE ringtones from the iTunes store, after you have purchased a song. So, you pay for a song, then pay again for the same song to be a ringtone. I cannot find any official info on making an iTune song a ringtone. Odd.
   
4. No high speed 3G network...now, I knew this all along. But you use the device on a WiFi network, and its sweet. On EDGE, its a little worse than OK, now that we are all broadband junkies.
5. No flash for the camera
   

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