The Apple App Store hits another milestone today. While everyone knows how hard it is to get an app approved, hitting the 100,000 mark is an achievement in itself. While only 93,118 of these apps can actually be purchased, there are minor discrepancies such as sudden pullouts of apps due to some issues. In short, the list may not be up to date.

If you want the actual count, there are 101,847 approved apps to date. Audited or unaudited, tip your hats off to the App Store for achieving these numbers and feat. Another testament to the growing success of the app store for the many iPhone and iPod Touch owners looking for specific apps for their mobile device.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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The ARider, created by Ubiquitous Entertainment, uses a head-mounted display, a bike helmet, and the iPhone 3GS to create a real-time map for bikers. Apparently, it takes advantage of the iPhone’s compass, and it can also be used for hands-free calls and connecting to Twitter using TwitBird Pro. It looks like it works well, but do you want to wear an iPhone on your helmet?

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Okay, I honestly can’t say why I would want an iPhone replica that doesn’t work, but I can now get one with $19.95 with shipping. Am I really that desperate to fit in with the iPhone crowd? It reminds me of an episode of The Simpsons where Lisa can’t afford an iPod, but wants to buy the headphones so she looks like she has one. Apparently, the myPhonies, as they were called, cost $40.

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Rumors have been circulating of Telus picking up the iPhone for some time now but we haven’t had official confirmation from the carrier as to when we will see the device. Luckily, they have announced that they will be offering the iPhone on November 5th of this year.

You’ll be able to pick the iPhone 3G for $99.99, the 16GB 3GS for $199.99 and the 32GB 3GS for $299.99 on 3-year contracts.

Additionally, Telus will be picking up the HTC Hero and the LG New Chocolate at some point after the iPhone is released.

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Earlier this month geohot released the iPhone OS 3.1.2 jailbreaking software blackra1n for all who were interested. Today, he has released blackra1n RC2 that fixes a number of issues that came from the original release.

These issues including 3G signal problems, issues with “Icy”, Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new 3GS’ and releasing a version for both Windows and Mac.

As always, jailbreak at your own risk, but if you’re into this kind of stuff head here for more information.

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Zofunk has been known to provide stylish iPhone and iPod cases and now they are giving them away at special prices while stocks last. Among the cases included in the special sale are the Zoclear, Zoe and Zofunk GripSleeve which will be available online at their store. So if you want something new and stylish to encase and protect your iPhone or iPods, this is one special promotion you should not pass up. Discounts will be applied at checkout on entering of the coupon code, which will be posted on the website.

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Here is a great new iPhone app for the people who have problems seeing small detailed information and fonts. The iMagnify iPhone 3GS App aids users in magnifying small objects and fine prints up to 4 times their actual size. Also, captured images can be resized and thereafter saved to the iPhone for later use. The iMagnify iPhone app is now available at the Apple iTunes Store for $0.99. It is available only in the U.S., UK and Canada. Check out the video below.

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If you have Barbie-themed iPods and casings then it should not be surprising to find the same themes present for iPod docking stations. Apparently this is not a new dock from the iHome collection. But with a few modifications to a colors and designs, this one should appeal to the younger crowd, especially the girls who are hooked on to Mattel’s Barbie dolls.

They come in different choices as well. There is the small Barbie iHome Portable Stereo Speaker System ($19.99), the Barbie Portable Water Resistant Stereo Sport Case ($39.99), the Barbie iHome Dual Alarm Clock ($49.99) and the Barbie iHome Portable Stereo Speaker System ($79.99). All of these Barbie-themed iPod docks are available at Toys R’ Us.

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The ReNu is a very intriguing way of charging an iPod or iPhone that uses solar power. Solar chargers for mobile devices are not unique, but this one has a sound deck with speakers, several optional bases, and even an LED desk lamp. Of course, the ReNu can use a wall outlet to charge your favorite Apple product if you desire. You should see the ReNu come January for about $199.

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Forget the usual laptop bags, encase and protect your MacBook in style. Great as a unique gift for the coming Holidays as well, the ColcaSac MacBook Sleeves are not only stylish but eco-friendly as well. They are made from all-natural environmentally friendly fabrics and provide that natural earth feel for comfortable storage for your mobile computing device. They come in a range of designs and colors (red, black, Sherpa, brown, etc.) and come with a vertical loading feature that should make it easier to store and get when you need to use your MacBook. The ColcaSac MacBook sleeves retails for $33.00.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, colors, encase, fabrics, holidays, laptop bags, Laptops, loading feature, MacBook, mobile computing device, natural earth, netbooks, sherpa, storage, vertical loading

Here is something useful to spur up the promotional efforts of companies. Called the iScratcher app for the iPhone or the iPod Touch, this app takes the concept of the usual scratch-to-win contests we often see for marketing and promotional contests where customers can possibly win a prize if they are lucky enough to scratch one via their mobile screens. The app is free and should be a great boost to the marketing and promotional efforts that companies can turn to, especially when it comes to contests, sweepstakes and giveaways.

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Are you looking for a brand new TomTom iPhone Kit and you don’t know where to get it? Well we’re always ready to help out the ones in need! The car kit has already been spotted on the official Apple store so go grab your credit card and let’s order! American customers will be able to get their TomTom iPhone Kit for $119.95 and they’ll have to pay a little something extra for whatever GPS software they decide to pick from the App Store. The TomTom iPhone Kit will work only with your iPhone 3G and/or iPhone 3GS so get one of those too if you want to use the car kit. There’s no iPod touch support so don’t even bother asking Apple about it.

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I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t wear such a working Apple iPhone costume. Not only is it way too big to carry around the party but you might also break it. Not to mention that it shows everything your iPhone does. And what happens if someone decides to steal the extra large iPhones?

The Halloween costumes feature each a car battery, a 42-inch LCD TV and a little iPhone OS tweaking needed to connect the iPhone to the LCD. Each costume weighs 85 pounds and costs around $1,000 to make, so while creators Reko and Bobby will definitely wear them we will gladly look for other costume ideas. What are you going to wear?

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For the people who are curious on what lies ahead in space, here is an iPhone app that will perhaps be the closest you can get. The NASA iPhone app gives user exact coordinates on where the International Space Station is and provides satellite images and information all thanks to a mapping software. It even provides pictures and updates from the latest NASA missions. The app is now available for free download.

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Tired of the same default looking stands for your iPhone or iPod Touch? Well here is one straight from Japan. Called the iCooly iPod Touch Stand, this iPod accessory virtually transforms your iPod into a mini iMac. This is a great stand to use, especially if you want to share some videos or want a stylish way to show off your iPod and plant it on a flat surface. No word on when it would be available nor the price but you can be sure it will come out first in Japan and then hopefully internationally.

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It doesn’t get bigger than this! While most people are still looking for big surprises in small packages, the bigger docks can only deliver the thunderous sounds from your iPhone or iPod Touch. And if you are in the market for one, check out this Table of Sound iPod Dock, obviously one of the biggest docks there is in the market today. The Table of Sound was created by Wondering Boys where you can connect iPods or even MP3 players via the regular mini jacks supported. This Table of Sound is incidentally a finalist in the Designboom Sound Innovation competition.

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Thrust Interactive has announced the availability of the iPhone/ iPod Touch version of their Button Men game, a single and two-player game that is played using dice and character drive buttons. Users can choose to play against another human person or maybe against the built-in Al. Players just have to roll the die and then take turns capturing each others’ die through the power and skill attacks. This game is the winner of 3 Origin awards including the Best Abstract Board Game in 1999. Button Men Game for the iPhone is now available at the iTunes app store for $2.99.

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The timing couldn’t have come at a better time. With a lot of people practically aching for a job, here is a handy iPhone app from the makers of TwitterJobSearch for the ones in need of a job. Apparently with much of the jobless presumed to have an iPhone in tow, this is one app that should help return a list of jobs that they can apply to with a single touch. The app is now available at the iTunes App Store for free.

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Would you believe there is now an app that can tell just how good you are in bed? So if you or someone else has been going around bragging on how great a lover he is, here is an app that can authenticate all that. Thanks to the Love Vibes iPhone app, there is a new way to see just how good you are of a lover, especially in bed! Apparently this app measures the vibrations you make in bed and gives it a rating from 1-10. This app does seem to be a lot of nonsense and more of a practical joker and to top it all off, it costs $1.99! Would you buy one of these apps for kicks? I surely won’t! Regardless, it is up for download at the iTunes app store who want a foolish app to try out.

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Don’t be surprised if more artist and singers get into the iPhone app act soon. A trend started out by Snoop Dogg and T-Pain looks like it has given other singers an idea of what to do next as Lil Jon has made an iPhone app for himself! Called the Lil Jon: The Official Soundboard, this iPhone app features 17 soundbites which allows fans to make use of his signature phrases like “What,” “Okay” and “Yeah” which were made popular by the Usher record of the same name and comedian Dave Chappelle’s skits. The app is now available at the iTunes app store for download.

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