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Anthony saw my call for screencasters, and stepped up to the plate. He has created an amazing tutorial for all of you would-be iPhone devs out there! In this screencast, he will show you how to get started, and walk you through creating a simple iPhone App of your very own! It’s not too late for you to submit a screencast to be uploaded to our channels. Click on the link at the beginning of this description for more information.

First, you’ll need to head over to Apple’s Dev Center and download the SDK. This includes the Xcode IDE, iPhone simulator, and a suite of additional tools for developing applications for iPhone and iPod touch. You do not need to buy a developer account – you can use a free one to start with. If you are interested in submitting something to the App Store at some point, you can then look at the membership options.

To create a new iPhone application, you start by creating a new project in Xcode. A project manages all of the information associated with your application, including the source files, build settings, and rules needed to put all of the pieces together. The Groups and Files list is where you manage the files in your project, including your source files and the build targets that are created from those source files. The toolbar gives you access to commonly used tools and commands while the details pane provides a configurable space for working on your project.

The Interface Builder is the next component you will need. It’s the tool that you’ll use to make your App user interface. Using this tool, you’ll assemble your App’s window by dragging and dropping preconfigured components into it. These include standard things like switches, text fields and buttons. Once you put them on the window’s surface, you can move them around, configure them and establish how these interact with your code.

The iPhone Simulator is used to test your App, so that you don’t have to use an actual iPhone. This will save you a load of time, and is very easy to use.

It’s not as difficult to create an iPhone App as you may have thought. With patience and time, anyone can learn how to do these. Once you create something unique that others may want to have, you’ll be able to start earning money on the App Store.

Thanks to Anthony for the excellent tutorial… and good luck to all of you budding iPhone developers!

• iPhone SDK Development (The Pragmatic Programmers)
• iPhone Application Development For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
• iPhone SDK Programming, A Beginner’s Guide

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chrispirillo: Wondering if I should pre-order Friday's Mac OS X (Snow Leopard) or just pick it up locally? What are YOU doing?

about 21 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:44:02 +0000 2009

AlexSarri: I was debating that too $29 upgrade not bad. keep me posted.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:45:47 +0000 2009

soulscreme: Definitely picking it up.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:46:55 +0000 2009

Level3Media: picking it up locally. Amazon says they won't even have it to me until the 1st w/ Amazon Prime free shipping.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:48:31 +0000 2009

njrabit: it's $29 on Amazon, so I pre-ordered

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:49:16 +0000 2009

Flisker: I'd say pre-order as you never know if it will be in stock?

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:49:58 +0000 2009

4got: order it now or get in line. Me I don't like line ups!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:04 +0000 2009

PadraigFahy: I'm sticking with Windows7. Thank you very much.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:10 +0000 2009

deniswalker: I've preordered, but then I'm in the UK and don't have a particularly local Apple Store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:15 +0000 2009

harrisonloveall: online pre-ordered :)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:52:34 +0000 2009

ChampJulius: Camp out for it like a man!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:02 +0000 2009

lonto: i'm gonna pick it up locally

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:10 +0000 2009

tchachra: pick it up, pre orders more then likely will arrive monday the 31st

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:11 +0000 2009

xtend: Local pickup – most likely in San Francisco or Walnut Creek

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:16 +0000 2009

dlayphoto: I'm going to get it at the Apple Store, either in Cleveland or Pittsburgh (I'll be in both cities on Friday!)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:17 +0000 2009

JohnHimself: pre-ordered it yesterday, looking forward to the improvements.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:24 +0000 2009

leebennett: Local at Altamonte, FL Apple store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:56 +0000 2009

trishussey: I'm going to go local. Do a little thing for FutureShop I think

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:01 +0000 2009

spyker3292: I pre-ordered, but UPS is so slowwwww. So I might regret it cause I'll get it around 6pm…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:05 +0000 2009

limbclock: pre-ordered because i got it for 8.95 Euros. Neener neener

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:15 +0000 2009

jeremyvanvliet: Going to pick it up! will be a great trip to the Apple Reseller ;-)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:24 +0000 2009

SSCoffeeDeals: Preorder of course. I have no desire to go crowd surfing at the Apple store on friday :P

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:27 +0000 2009

michaeleherman: I preordered Snow Leopard. Looking forward to Friday!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:28 +0000 2009

timmontech: well i'll be on the IL campus when it releases so I'm sure i can get a copy there. One of the many benefits of working here.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:33 +0000 2009

mikemayhem1234: pre ordering. You should too;)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:39 +0000 2009

robjcollins: I pre-ordered on Apple's website yesterday.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:45 +0000 2009

Qtip1423: In-store all the way here. I never preorder software. Don't see the point. Not like it's gonna sell out (*fingers crossed*)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:40 +0000 2009

orangeguy81: going to the store and buying it.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:49 +0000 2009

markgurman: Pre-Order online, you will probably get it before the stores even open, because they say before 10 AM w/ fedex.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:59 +0000 2009

jrmehle: I'm walking into my local Apple store on Friday to buy Snow Leopard.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:08 +0000 2009

JeffCahill: Pre-ordered mine 3 weeks ago from Amazon.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:36 +0000 2009

ronknights: I pre-ordered Snow Leopard weeks ago

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:37 +0000 2009

davidjacobs: picking it up locally.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:47 +0000 2009

Bobster1996: I think you should just pick it up locally!!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:04 +0000 2009

kaotic: prolly going to order it since I don't want to deal with all the lines.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:10 +0000 2009

iNordli18: i have pre-ordered it

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:17 +0000 2009

Bashmohandes: I would go with Windows 7 :P

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:21 +0000 2009

adamleedesign: I'm waiting to make sure there aren't any major bugs. Call me paranoid…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:25 +0000 2009

markjaquith: I pre-ordered Snow Leopard from Amazon, but they say it won't arrive until 9/1, so I'm going to cancel and buy in store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:40 +0000 2009

upsidedowndog: Re: OS X – I'm just going to go to one of our local Apple Stores on Fri – there's 3 in our area of LA.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:43 +0000 2009

christophertran: getting a tshirt. :D

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:04 +0000 2009

lrv94: pre-order it (It looks like it's gonna sell out quickly!)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:30 +0000 2009

macgeek01: I'm picking it up at my local Apple Store

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:43 +0000 2009

chrisluger: preorder… delivered to my door on Friday… I don't even have to shower or get dressed to install the next Mac OS…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:46 +0000 2009

IceflowStudios: I hate waiting around for the UPS guy. I'll swing by the Apple store nice and early on Friday.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:18 +0000 2009

powerbook_pete: I ordered Snow Leopard from Amazon and got free shipping. Of course, I may not get it until after Labor Day.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:23 +0000 2009

joshyoungblood: I pre-ordered…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:24 +0000 2009

osxdude: I ordered it to be dropped off. Easier, especially with school for me

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:27 +0000 2009

TheCreativeLife: Pre-ordered. Now I'm hoping that Customs and Excise don't intercept my Snow Leopard at the airport!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:50 +0000 2009

TWILBERD: picking up Mac OS 10 (Snow Leopard) Friday

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:02:05 +0000 2009

kalamoni: pick it up locally .. the experience of being and buying it at the Apple store is just awesome time …

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:02:08 +0000 2009

kdp8791: pre-ordered it, no sense in waiting in line, you know theres going to be one..lol..i'll have mine Friday morning.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:02:31 +0000 2009

Tsia: i pre-ordered it, because it would take about an hour to get to the next apple store (munich).

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:03:08 +0000 2009

jroth860: pre-ordering it. But I'm going to be away when it's delivered :(

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:03:18 +0000 2009

dremin: I'm picking mine up just in case we get free loot again :)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:03:22 +0000 2009

willcormier: local

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:03:44 +0000 2009

robflemming: think I am going to pick my copy up locally. packages arrive really late in the day for me.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:03:54 +0000 2009

CPWestergaard: I was going to 2 day ship from Amazon, but b/c it's coming out on a Friday, I canceled, & am going to the local Apple Store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:04:36 +0000 2009

haselhurst: Sadly we have a shortage of Apple stores in the UK so it'll be a pre-order job for most of us (including me).

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:05:36 +0000 2009

michaeltejada: i pre-ordered cause it will get home the same day. so save a trip to the store,. otherwise i would had gone to the store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:10 +0000 2009

Edward_O: I pre-ordered it, but I did the Up-To-Date program since I recently bought a Mac.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:26 +0000 2009

edu_Mac_nation: I pre-ordered mine but got standard shipping. Should have ordered from Apple instead.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:35 +0000 2009

HelpTube1: picking mine up

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:42 +0000 2009

WebGalPat: I am waiting for others to upgrade first. Then will order from Apple.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:55 +0000 2009

kjtriplett: I was going to pick it up at the apple store, but then I discovered that if I pre order it'll be delivered on Friday. so i did

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:08:46 +0000 2009

blahspam: I'm currently leaning towards picking it up in store in the morning.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:00 +0000 2009

mightykenny: I plan to visit the local Apple Store for Snow Leopard.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:14 +0000 2009

pipistrello: I'll likely swing by the store after the release. I'm moving so it'll be after I set up my interwebz.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:17 +0000 2009

tatopuig: pre-order with EPP discount and free shipping

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:41 +0000 2009

jaredavery: I'm just going to pick it up. Besides I'm in no real rush to buy it right away.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:10:27 +0000 2009

rossthe8oss: im getting an NFR!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:11:10 +0000 2009

JonathanCee: pre-ordered through amazon, rawr!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:12:56 +0000 2009

tmartin62: i preordered. I can take the direct route home and go straight and play, I mean work :)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:13:33 +0000 2009

hansomli: Pre-ordered. I prefer the desk <-> front door commute over a 20 minute drive each way plus possibility of waiting in line.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:15:24 +0000 2009

ronmabry: pickup, software should not be supply constrained like hardware product could be.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:16:23 +0000 2009

pcweenies: Amazon has SL for $44 (family pack). I'm getting it that way.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:17:24 +0000 2009

elpasi: I ordered it from apple within 5 mins of the page being up – now that's what you call an apple fanboy! My card is always here!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:19:12 +0000 2009

benclement1978: was holding 40 copys today os snow leopard ;)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:22:46 +0000 2009

delldude1989: i am going to pick up my copy

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:23:14 +0000 2009

GavinRoskamp: Pre-ordering since I've got a brand new Mac Mini! :D

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:24:16 +0000 2009

macmaster13: pre order

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:25:03 +0000 2009

TheAppleDudes: im pre ordering it

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:26:10 +0000 2009

CoryOBrien: I pre-ordered about a month ago through Amazon, and they said they're shipping mid-September. Hope that gets updated!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:27:13 +0000 2009

bradto: Buying Mac OS X locally helps your local economy.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:28:20 +0000 2009

chrisspera: pre ordered on 8/3 w/ the up to date program, but dont have any assurance it will be here on 8/28. Nice, huh?

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:29:12 +0000 2009

iTomath: I pre-ordered it.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:30:51 +0000 2009

sammio2: pre-ordered! But only because I have work on Friday!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:31:01 +0000 2009

roberticomusic: I already preordered.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:31:12 +0000 2009

josh909: I've pre-ordered. Why anyone would choose going to the store over having it delivered is beyond me…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:31:23 +0000 2009

Urlreviews: Don't worry there is not enough Mac owners for it to sell out.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:38:50 +0000 2009

Pinakaeus: im preordering

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:41:25 +0000 2009

WillFM: I ordered SL online :)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:42:06 +0000 2009

jimmylittle: Here in NYC, we have 3 Apple Stores within biking distance, and 4 or 5 Best Buys with Apple sections. I'm just riding!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:44:44 +0000 2009

GWadeTech: getting Windows 7 like everyone else!

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:48:02 +0000 2009

tritton93: pre-order. Less hassle

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:49:26 +0000 2009

pinguisavis: Ordered at Apple Reseller. He didn't even know SL was out!

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:50:12 +0000 2009

GeraldThaManJr: Raiding the Apple Store at University Village.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:52:44 +0000 2009

borgein: not buying it at all. I'd rather pick up Windows 7 instead of Snow Leopard.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:57:31 +0000 2009

lvdjgarcia: Buying mine on Sunday…No rush, I have too much to do Fri & Sat.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:40:15 +0000 2009

CarolSchiller: Get Snow Leopard locally and support your local mac retailer. I love the Mac Store in Redmond, myself.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:42:07 +0000 2009

mr_internet: get it locally in melbourne australia (might be a commute 4 U )

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:45:54 +0000 2009

AndruEdwards: What's the difference? Either way, you get it on Friday. It won't sell out ;)

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:57:21 +0000 2009

theqwertyblog: Im ordering since it's garunteed to be delivered on Friday so it saves the hassle of going to the store…

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:04:05 +0000 2009

Memo_F: I am going to wait to get it at the Apple store. It's close to my work.

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:06:46 +0000 2009

ecram: pre-ordering, shipping right to my door!

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:17:55 +0000 2009

jurassicjon: I got a pre-order of Snow Leopard. The closest Apple Store is to far away for me to actually go there and get it

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:21:09 +0000 2009

BradButner: I'm going to pick it up. Alderwood Mall is only about 10 minutes away, so no reason to wait. :)

about 17 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 00:23:40 +0000 2009

cctex10: Pick it up at the store. You can get it faster. :D

about 16 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 00:56:07 +0000 2009

a1l13e5x: picking up a copy of Snow Leopard at the apple store first thing friday morning.

about 16 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:20:00 +0000 2009

bluedepth: Waiting for the Early Adopters to find hidden bugs. :)

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:48:29 +0000 2009

sivadnycerka: Pre-ordered Snow Leopard Monday night.

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:57:53 +0000 2009

Sharpmarker108: pick it up locally… more exciting

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 02:15:14 +0000 2009

disuse: Picking it up locally… Impatience wins out.

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 02:20:27 +0000 2009

JerStrickland: I've definitely preordered it. You get free shipping too.

about 14 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 03:12:55 +0000 2009

fcerullo: Pre-order it online…only 10 bucks and free shipping!

about 4 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 13:00:09 +0000 2009

• Top 5 Reasons to Switch to OS X
• Will Your Next PC be a Mac?
• You Just Can’t Escape Windows
• Macs Never Crash… EVER!
• PC or Mac for Education?
• Sharing Files Between Mac OS X and Windows XP
• Mac OS X: the Light or Dark Side?
• What Drives Your Productivity?
• Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard Review
• My Mac OS X Dock

After a photowalking tour of Seattle, my friend Kristin and I started talking about our favorite iPhone apps. She used to work for AT&T, and now… she’s looking for a job (so if you have a lead, be sure to reach out to her):

• http://www.youtube.com/maralah87
• http://twitter.com/kristin_alise
• http://geeks.pirillo.com/profile/KristinMarshall

• How to Make an iPhone App
• Air Hockey!
• Can a Company Take Social Networking too Far?
• Quick iPhone OS 3.0 Review
• Weed Through the Spam to Get to the Good Stuff
• What are the Best and Worst iPhone 3G Apps?
• How to Update Software on the iPhone
• Why is the iPhone SDK Important?
• Apple’s Announcements Disappoint
• BeBot!

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A couple of years ago I sat at my desk claiming I’d never buy an iPhone on the first day. I thought my then-current phone was fine, and did everything I wanted it to. Not long after that, I recanted and started to use an iPhone. I’ve never looked back, and won’t GO back. My iPhones have done so much more than I could have ever asked for or expected from a phone, which is why I’m so excited about my new iPhone 3GS!!

I saved the unboxing and unwrapping of my new iPhone 3GS to do on this video. I know how much you guys enjoy these! I feel that AT&T is total fail with the way they’re handling these things, and the activations. Apparently, many are taking up to two days! Shame on them.

On a side note… I normally shave my face for no one. However, I felt the need to shower and shave prior to unboxing this. I shaved for my phone! What is the world coming to?

The box included the phone, of course, the instructions (Fingertips), and the cords. The box itself is easy to tell it’s for the 3GS model, since you see the icons for things like the Compass which are now included on the new model.

It looks exactly the same as my iPhone 3G. I connected my Richard|Solo 1800 in order to help extend my battery life. I couldn’t live without this awesome little thing. It has saved me on more than one occasion, when my iPhone 3G would have otherwise been dead in the water.

It’s definitely faster, it boots up a heck of a lot quicker than my 3G did/does. I had to connect to iTunes right away, of course. Had to accept Terms and Conditions, which is pretty standard. I then had to wait for them to process my request. They should play some music, daggone it.

And, of course, I received a notice (typical of AT&T)… “your activation will take additional time to complete. Due to high volume of current activations, it will take up to 48 hours to completely your request”. Thank you for a big bucket of epic FAIL, AT&T.

I had to figure out what to name this phone. My last one was boring, and simply named “iPhone”. So I asked the chat – and my dogs – what to call this one. I decided on “Gnome”, since I’m the Lockergnome!

I had to sync my information with the new device, so I know that’ll take awhile. I had 300 Apps to move over, so yeah… I’m addicted to them. I know it!

So anyways, there’s my unboxing and attempt to activate with my new iPhone 3GS. Keep your eyes peeled for more videos in the near future!

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You might have seen me visiting the Throwboy.com factory the other day (it was streamed live, then I uploaded my pillow interview to YouTube). I can think of a few reasons you’d want these pillows somewhere in your home:

1. You’re a geek.
2. You’re not a geek, but you’re trying to appeal to your partner (who is a geek).
3. You love Apple.
4. You don’t love Apple, but you need conversation starters for your next party.
5. You want to make people think that you love Apple.
6. You use Mac OS X.
7. You don’t use Mac OS X, but you want to make people think that you use Mac OS X.

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• The Mac vs PC Challenge
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• Are all iPhone Problems Apple’s Fault – or AT&T’s?
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• Why is the iPhone SDK Important?

Apple has officially released the next iPhone operating system. It feels like Christmas to some of us, given that this new version boasts the addition of several long-awaited features (including “copy and paste”). I asked my Twitter followers for their initial impressions, and they definitely responded! I used Twickie to collect the following replies.

How do you feel about iPhone OS 3.0?

MKBHD: It's smooth! (Maybe even a bit better at resource management?)

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:22:37 +0000 2009

edtrist: Excellent. Just trying out all of the features, looking good so far!

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:22:45 +0000 2009

monkeyleader: no video stilll … dam those apple people .. making us pay money for features .. #applefail

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:22:45 +0000 2009

dezwemmer: I want to but I can't because it cost me money !!

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:22:55 +0000 2009

djbattaglia: i cant figure out where this PUSH thing is? i unno its the same to me sofar, i wont kno till 3GS

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:22:59 +0000 2009

brandondickey: Spotlight search and landscape keyboard FTW!!

about 31 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:00 +0000 2009

dmcphearson: I really like OS 3.0 but for some reason it will not auto connect to my WiFi. I'm gonna try to reinstall the update!

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:11 +0000 2009

B00G1T: absolutely love it the mms works great bluetooth works apps load a lot quicker and seems faster overall

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:11 +0000 2009

TheHenry: It is a wonderful solid upgrade! I really love the Push Features! :)

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:15 +0000 2009

darthlewi: loving the 3.0 software. where can i get an external microphone for my itouch?

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:28 +0000 2009

GrfxGuru: iPod touch 1st gen upgrade went smooth. Spotlight is fast…and I do mean fast!

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:37 +0000 2009

maxdboy100: I am liking the landscape keyboard and the copy an paste

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:37 +0000 2009

tat_zizzy: 3.0 is pretty good. the landscape keyboard is a welcome update. makes typing in notes a fly!

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:39 +0000 2009

Maturola: I like it, Safari feels faster and the undo/redo when you shake it is great.

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:47 +0000 2009

brandonscott: it's reallllly nice. I love the spotlight and shake to shuffle

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:47 +0000 2009

jackola45: Well I'm running it on my 2nd gen touch and it can at times be slow but I do like it. It also has shake to shuffle which…

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:23:49 +0000 2009

tat_zizzy: i'm waiting to see puch notification being offered by im and mail apps

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:02 +0000 2009

IceflowStudios: “Find My iPhone” works great, but the ability to turn it off should be available ONLY within MobileMe. Not ON the iPhone.

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:04 +0000 2009

doowruc: I know its been known about for ages but I only just found out tonight:- no MMS on 2G is a big let down… kinda deflated…

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:04 +0000 2009

CoolGuyGreg: loving the landscape view/typing in other apps. Glad to see which phone a contact is calling from

about 30 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:04 +0000 2009

taonari: Chris, what build is the final release? Is it the same as the GM seed? (7A341)

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:05 +0000 2009

monkeyleader: and it looks like 3.0 has nobbled my version of qik as well .. and no ive not jail-broken #applefail

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:06 +0000 2009

laflures: for the 23 minutes its been out, its pretty amazing! i updated all of my apps, and really cant wait to txt in landscape!

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:10 +0000 2009

hackerdude: Copy&Paste is fantastically well done, and I'll stop using the springboard now that it has spotlight. Apps were getting lost!

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:18 +0000 2009

jdills1196: I love itouch 3.0

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:39 +0000 2009

AustinClark: Landscape keyboard was an improvement that needed to be made, and I'm glad. Should have had it from the start though.

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:40 +0000 2009

nerdish: Seems great so far, not as laggy as i would have thought on the 3G, love the tethering, Google Street View and Landscape Keyb!

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:48 +0000 2009

JavierPlumey: Snappy, responsive, but the lack of MMS is still bothersome. Does AT&T use some kind of remote switch to turn it on?

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:24:56 +0000 2009

blue42richman: OS 3.0 has many features the iPhone should have had since day one. But hey, at least we have them now!

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:02 +0000 2009

wwhaley: Cut and paste was flawless and the added Stereo Bluetooth support is my favorite thing so far.

about 29 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:03 +0000 2009

ChickenStudios: I'm a dev I've had it a while, just laughing at people going mental on twitter trying to download it.

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:10 +0000 2009

NRunner: loving push with textfree and safari feels a bit smoother.

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:20 +0000 2009

JackAaron: It's mostly awesome, although I'm not liking the new icon for SMS. Favorite feature has to be search.

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:35 +0000 2009

O11ie: It is quite laggy to begin with and needs some definite speed improvements, but the features are undeniably great!

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:46 +0000 2009

1DashTube: It's great. I am loving the record video option!

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:48 +0000 2009

jackola45: …the shake to shuffle can be cool. I also enjoy widescreen typing. Copy paste is great I've already used it several times…

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:50 +0000 2009

SeanONullain: I have it on the iPod touch still looking around love it so far love spotlight great if I'm showing my iPod to my freinds

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:58 +0000 2009

GregoryFire: I think the update is good, but the 1g iPod touch users are left out.

about 28 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:25:59 +0000 2009

endersyrinx: any apps with push notification?

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:21 +0000 2009

jshmrtn: aside from the big updates, I've noticed that applications open/close faster. Overall, major performace boost.

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:24 +0000 2009

TheRedOwl: Spotlight should've been on the iPhone a long time ago. Still, glad it's finally arrived.

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:38 +0000 2009

ifurnas: iPhone 3.0: really stable and net tethering works fine! Still needs some tuning to achieve the announced performance!

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:39 +0000 2009

mentalVelocity: 3.0 is more evolution than revolution, but that's a good thing!

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:47 +0000 2009

MacWannaBe: It takes way too long for the device to connect to the wireless network. 2.2.1 connected as I unlocked. 3.0 takes around 4secs

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:52 +0000 2009

comradeyuri: iPhone 3.0 is full of features that should have been there from the start, and others that shouldn't be there at all.

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:54 +0000 2009

comradeyuri: iPhone 3.0 is full of features that should have been there from the start, and others that shouldn't be there at all.

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:26:54 +0000 2009

chuck_player: Push is nice but the apps will determine how useful. Copy-Paste is a very useful addition, I use it weekly.

about 27 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:04 +0000 2009

jackola45: also the ipod touch now has bluetooth capabilities which is nice. The search feature is absolutely wonderful and very helpful.

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:07 +0000 2009

iphreak: Love it, landscape best feature yet. Spotlight already proved useful. Cant wait for the 98 more features!

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:30 +0000 2009

dereksalem: although with AT&T it's not quite the second-coming they were foretelling, it's definitely worth the update. Much faster

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:31 +0000 2009

GraemeF: A2DP needs some work; lags behind video and controls often don't work.

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:33 +0000 2009

RoryMitchell: My thoughts are its great, but they could have put all of the stuff thats on the 3G S, still I like it and its nice, get it no

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:34 +0000 2009

robby1051: seems pretty cool, things work as promised except the notes syncing, no one seems to have figured that out

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:37 +0000 2009

NetWeave: Search is beautiful and cut and paste an elegant solution for the input method.

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:39 +0000 2009

MadysonDesigns: Subtler than I thought it would be, but mostly a usability upgrade. Spotlight is going to be invaluable.

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:41 +0000 2009

uubergeek: still downloading since they didn't release it this morning when i had time to work on it… darn meetings

about 26 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:27:58 +0000 2009

cybergrex: It's a good update. I'm disapointed at some of the 3GS only updates (like the battery percentage indicator)

about 25 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:28:05 +0000 2009

john_peart: seems to be much more responsive. Shame apps haven't secretly added push yet. Copy and paste is a dream! MMS good too (O2-UK)

about 25 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:28:19 +0000 2009

omega0851: the iPhone 3.0 has been really good i think its made the phone faster and last longer. also cut,copy and paste works great :D

about 25 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:28:29 +0000 2009

KyleJDuffield: I am happy the lag from you tube is gone. Really nice!

about 25 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:28:50 +0000 2009

jackola45: Also if you do not hit the sleep button your device's screen will stay on which will drain your battery if you do not…

about 24 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:29:12 +0000 2009

mobilephone2003: Shake-To-Shuffle not working when the iPhone is locked renders the feature useless

about 24 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:29:18 +0000 2009

Sigil: Home screen organization features are poor!!

about 24 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:29:28 +0000 2009

polerix: at firsat didn't think it worked, then i went to itunes, and now i can download podcasts, otherwise… nothign much

about 24 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:29:53 +0000 2009

taonari: I just verified from other tweets that the GM seed is the same build as the final release.

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:30:09 +0000 2009

jamesseddon: underwhelming given the hype, but landscape keyboard and cut, copy and paste are little touches that make a huge difference

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:30:40 +0000 2009

JeffCahill: Lovin' the landscape mode in all apps and the global search!

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:30:49 +0000 2009

jackola45: realize that you have left it on. When you connect your iPod to a dock the volume adjuster dissapears which is just…

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:30:50 +0000 2009

luiwallentin: its great with the tethering and I now have a keyboard with all of my countries special characters. It seems smooth running

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:30:52 +0000 2009

markfraser: meh, it's all cool but there's little value really. Mms long overdue but I would not have paid for this update

about 23 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:01 +0000 2009

JonnyR: Seems much more responsive and snappier than 2.x. The search is awesome too!

about 22 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:05 +0000 2009

fatherfrank: Feels incomplete without official MMS and tethering support from AT&T.

about 22 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:31 +0000 2009

jackola45: something new and interesting. Well those are most of my thoughts on the new 3.0 firmware.

about 22 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:35 +0000 2009

taonari: 3.0 feels snappy & push notifications work great. I have been testing the AIM beta and love it! Cut/copy/paste ROCKS!!!

about 22 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:35 +0000 2009

iTouchmaster101: 3.0 is amazing, great upgrade!!

about 22 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:31:58 +0000 2009

13o5: the OS seems faster from the previous firmwares. Landscape texting FTW. No MMS yet BIG FAIL. iTunes Login/out is REALLY nice.

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:07 +0000 2009

micropat: 3.0 is nearly everything I've ever wanted iPhone to do. Aside, wish original iPhone got the same MMS software support as 3G.

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:09 +0000 2009

Cessna154: 3.0 works…

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:13 +0000 2009

theapplewizard: it's a little sluggish bit otherwise it's amazing, it's exactly what I was hoping for

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:42 +0000 2009

David_Ford: Everything seems to be somewhat sped up, Copy/Paste works great, Spotlight works flawlessly so far. Overall: 10/10

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:47 +0000 2009

Colette_Tuteur: Ohhh iPhone Search!!!!

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:49 +0000 2009

SpringBoardr: tad slow, but amazing nonetheless.

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:32:52 +0000 2009

razorianfly: I've been playing with it for a week now Chris, and the best thing about iPhone OS 3.0 (IMO) is Push Notifications!

about 21 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:33:00 +0000 2009

johnxkills: no mms = just another update nothing to exciting

about 20 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:33:33 +0000 2009

wwhaley: Also, double clicking Home button brings up a transparent iPod menu instead of going straight to iPod screen! #iPhone 3.0

about 20 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:34:03 +0000 2009

W1F1: I just wish tethering and Video was on 3g AND 3gS

about 19 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:34:11 +0000 2009

digitalpure: new terms of usage in itunes store DOES open the door for apps to force purchase if you want to download again up to developer

about 19 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:34:23 +0000 2009

KawazoeMasahiro: Awesome. It's really fast and I can't wait to see it on a 3GS!

about 19 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:34:39 +0000 2009

foodogtenchi: in general, everything seems a bit smoother, speedier, the new quick search feature is nice, the YouTube log in was my fav.

about 18 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:36:02 +0000 2009

tazs_10: The landscape keyboard is way easyer to type on virtually no errors when i type

about 17 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:36:34 +0000 2009

mcnieman: landscape mode for email is great, multiple photo emailing nice as well, lovin it.

about 17 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:36:41 +0000 2009

keep1tup: running smooth .. like the landscape keyboard and copy&paste .. wondering what safari's video streaming upgrade is all about

about 17 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:37:04 +0000 2009

Tripleplatinum: I like the 3.0 os. I've been using it for a week now. It seems faster and more functional. The c/c/p is a lil touchy though.

about 16 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:37:44 +0000 2009

jkls: Everything works great! Seems to run faster and smoother.

about 14 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:39:09 +0000 2009

mtor82: where are all the apps with notifications?!

about 14 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:39:42 +0000 2009

ankurcha: Lots of cool stuff..it looks like this is the best and the most co… Read More: http://is.gd/14DoH

about 11 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:43:01 +0000 2009

strobelite33: spotlight search. I do not know now how I could live without it.

about 9 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:44:23 +0000 2009

thegreenforce08: Im happy about it

about 9 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:44:59 +0000 2009

psimac: Faster overall, great new video playback control, camera faster & improved exposure system, cut/paste control & mblME great!

about 8 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:45:13 +0000 2009

jmccray: most definitely push notifications and spotlight!

about 8 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:45:20 +0000 2009

thegreenforce08: it runs smooth on my 2G iPhone btw , I just wish I could has all the features such as voice control on my old 2G/3G iPhones.

about 6 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:47:13 +0000 2009

ChrisGuimarin: on my first generation i had very little issues. Some things seem faster. My phone feels hotter. It messed up my app placement

about 5 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:48:14 +0000 2009

greenido: it is great! Love the copy/paste and the shortcut to 'overAll' search function.

about 3 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:50:07 +0000 2009

Giggens: 3.0 is definitely an improvement.

about 3 minutes ago

Wed Jun 17 18:50:33 +0000 2009

wayoutmind: The optimizations, enterprise improvements, horizontal keyboard, and basic features that users have been asking for are gr8

29 seconds ago

Wed Jun 17 18:53:35 +0000 2009

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I was fortunate to have my mom with me during Mother’s Day this year. I gave her an iPod, which is kind of funny. Up until now, she’s never wanted one. She had no idea how they worked, nor if she’d ever use the thing. She took it into an Apple store with her, and explained she had no clue what to do. They talked in circles around her about syncing and such. She walked out more confused than when they started.

Mom is a trooper though! She says that when she gets home, she will sync the iPod, since she has to choose between “sync or swim”. Yes – I get my sense of humor from her. She loves technology, of course. She still has the first transistor radio her father bought her several years ago – and it still works!

The iPod I bought for her was personalized, and even has her email address engraved on the back. During the video, I taught her to open the browser and search for something using the touch screen. I explained to her about Apps, and I have a feeling once she dives into looking at them she’ll go crazy! There are just so many cool things she can do using her iPod.

Did she roll her eyes when I told her she could subscribe to my podcast?!?! Seriously?!?!

Just kidding, Mom. You know I love you, and think you’re the best. Happy Mother’s Day!

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This computer is tiny, because it’s a Mac Mini. It can run either Windows full-on, or Mac OS X. This is the latest revision of the series, and I’m glad there’s finally an updated one! I’ve been using my old Mac Mini to run the live stream with. Obviously, it worked ok since the stream was going out 24 hours a day.

The processor is a few GHz faster. There’s a big difference in going from 1GB or RAM to 4GB, though. I’m also gaining a much better video card with this new one. It has a 320GB hard drive, at 5400RPM. 5400 is more than enough – do you know why? That’s right – it won’t put out as much heat.

If you want your own Mac Mini, you can use our link. Using it will blast you directly to where you need to be to get one for yourself at the best price possible.

Mac mini is the world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer. When it’s idle, Mac Mini uses less than 13 watts — that’s 45 percent less energy than ever before. Also, the brilliant thing about Mac mini. You can use the display, keyboard, and mouse you already own. Plug them in. Turn it on. And there you have it: your instant desktop.

There’s nothing as cool as seeing your pictures on a huge display. Unless, of course, you add another! Mac Mini comes with both mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort outport ports, so you can connect up to two monitors!

It pretty much looks like the Mac Mini I’ve been using for awhile, but with some nice upgrades on the inside. I’m going to keep the old one, and incorporate it with this one in some way, in order to bring more power to the stream. More power is always a good thing, right?

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During my trips around the community today, I was sighing heavily when I came across a few new spammers on Geeks. I had to ban the members, and delete their comments. I know you all get just as tired as I do of having to look past the spam to get to anything worth reading. However – get past it I do. There is so much good to be found daily on both Geeks and Lockergnome. Think of what all you would miss if you didn’t take the time to get down to the good stuff!

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Ok, so it’s a corny title. It made you want to click and read, didn’t it? If you think about it, though, you’ll realize that the title is actually kind of appropriate. Us Geeks do “giddyup and go” on a daily basis. We are the ones who are out there on the Internet, discovering and writing about what’s new and hot. We’re the ones who are standing in line for hours on end to get the latest and the greatest. We’re the ones who are on the cutting edge of Technology, ready to take the leap. In those respects, who could argue that we are the ones who are forging the way for the rest of the World when it comes to Technology?

I’ve been traveling a lot recently, and it’s seriously good to be home again. I spent time in Texas for SXSW, and was able to visit my brother for a few days afterwards. Sadly, I ended up with Bronchitis, so the visit wasn’t the greatest we’ve ever had. I came home for about a day, and then flew off to California to participate in the launch of the newest MacHeist Bundle event. That was a lot of fun!

As you know, though – even when I’m on the road I’m still reading. All of you out there in our community work hard every day to put quality content online to share with the World. You make my job of sharing that content easy!

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I recently visited Apple’s Headquarters in Cupertino, CA. I took my Creative Vado HD with me and shot this clip.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have any kind of stabilization mechanism, so it came out quite shaky. It made for a perfect sample to test against iMovie ’09’s new stabilization feature. I was quite impressed with the results.

If you don’t believe there’s much of a difference, keep an eye on the tip of the green 1 throughout the duration of each version. The panning is much more smooth after the effect is applied.

I uploaded this video directly through iMovie ‘09 and am not too pleased with how it looks here on YouTube. I decided to export the video with default Apple TV settings and upload the same test – since iMovie ‘09 does not support YouTube HD export options.

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I just got off the iPhone with Steve Jobs.

After watching my Macworld presentation last week, he reached out to ask if I would be able to deliver all future Macworld keynotes. Apparently, the idea of “community” really resonated!

I (of course) obliged. He’s overnighting his black turtlenecks to me. Sadly, I will not get to keep any products I present to the audience on stage. But I guess I get some kind of employee discount? Better than nothing.

Photo courtesy of “iJonLive” from our community.

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• Mother’s Day iPod
• Mac Mini Unboxing