Call it whatever you want, recession, economic crisis but it still affects people. Almost everyone is suffering except for Apple. The Cupertino-based company has posted its fiscal Q4 2009 earnings report and the numbers are quite impressive. Apple has brought in $1.67 billion in net profit and $9.87 billion in revenue.

Last year Apple only managed to bring in $1.14 billion in profit but in fiscal Q4 2009 the gross margin went up all the way to 36.6%.

46% of the quarter’s revenue comes from international sales while Mac sales went up 17% compared to last year. Apple sold 8% less iPods, probably because so many people already own one, while iPhone sales went up 7% compared to last year for a total of 7.4 million units.

Apple has also stated that it has a “new lineup for the holiday season and some really great new products in the pipeline for 2010.” Anyone ready to guess what 2010 will bring?

via Apple

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Reshet TV has announced the availability of their Live-TV application for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. From here on, viewers can make use of their iPhone or iPod Touch to view premium content from Israel in Hebrew. This includes a variety of TV shows like game shows, documentaries and reality programs. iReshet utilizes Applicaster, a pioneering end-to-end turnkey broadcasting solution, supporting 24h live-streaming through a subscription service. The app is now available at the iTunes App Store for only $0.99.

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As far as luxury items are concerned such as expensive jewelry and lockets, not everyone has the cash to spare to buy them for themselves. However, Monica Rich Kosann provides us with the next best thing; an iPhone app that gives iPhone owners a virtual version with the MRK e-locket app. With this app, users can simply use the MRK e-locket lamp to insert pictures or engrave custom messages at the back of the lockets and send them to whomever they wish. The MRK e-locket app is available at the iTunes app store.

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Pepsi Co. has issues an apology for its iPhone app, the ‘AMP Up Before You Score’ which categorizes women into 24 types and then makes use of the iPhone’s Internet feature to link users to information about them and what they like. Pepsi AMP is the latest energy drink by Pepsi and apparently the iPhone app is part of their marketing campaign. Types of women listed in the application include punk rocker, bookworm, aspiring actress, artist, and sorority girl.

And while Pepsi intended to come out with a harmless app for fun, the same could not be said for the people who got offended by this type of an app. The apology has been made but the damage has been done. In the end, this instance will hurt Pepsi’s brand image building for AMP rather than boost it up. It back to the old drawing board for Pepsi I guess!

(Source) Sky News

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GEAR4 has unveiled the PowerPad, a wireless charger made specifically for the iPhone. The charger is compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS and uses inductive charging where power is transmitted through the case to the iPhone battery. This should be a great new accessory to aid iPhone owners who often encounter low battery levels due to constant use. The GEAR3 PowerPad retails for £79.99 (€99.99) and will be available in November at European retailers or at the GEAR4 website.

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EA Sports has brought the NBA Live 2010 to the iPhone together with a couple of other marquee games under its wing. Aside from the NBA Live 2010 for the iPhone, it has also announced the availability of Need for Speed Shift and Surviving High School and it looks like a lot of iPhone and iPod Touch owners are going to want these gaming apps on their Apple device as EA acknowledges the phenomena brought about mobile gaming demands.

The NBA Live 2010 for the iPhone will feature all 30 NBA teams and can be played on a full regular season mode and the playoffs. Though the Dynasty mode and Slam Dunk competition will not be included, you just have to be realistic. Just be thankful that NBA Live 2010 is available for the iPhone and the fact that you are still using a mobile version and not really the game console where it was really mean to be played. Ditto with the Need for Speed Shift and Surviving High School!

(Source) Examiner

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Knowledge is key and getting information from various modes of references is indeed important. However, considering that the Internet provides a lot of potential alternatives that will not even cost you a dime, this is one app for the iPhone which has good intent but sadly, a ridiculous way of sharing information. The app is called a high end graphic calculator but being sold for $50 is something that may lead to its downfall. It’s practically an almanac, a currency converter and stock analysis tool for you iPhone and even comes with features that are not available at its official site. But seriously, who in his right mind would throw away $50 for this kind of app?

People need apps for their iPhones. But at $49.99 that is a bit too steep and seems like the developers did not consider consumer preference when they priced this app!

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Tags: almanac, analysis tool, Apple, consumer preference, currency converter, developers, downfall, graphic calculator, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, Mobile Software, modes, stock analysis

Here is something for the authentic millionaire’s out there. With most of these rich individuals presumably the owner of an iPhone, iVIP Black allows the rich guys and gals to gain access to an exclusive network of privileges and benefits to a range of luxuries in various establishments. This includes the likes of cars, cinemas, restaurants and bars. And to make sure that people who use this app will actually put it to good use, people who who download the app are required to complete a High Net Worth Individual certification, restricting use of the app to ‘Millionaires’. The iVIP app can be downloaded at the iTunes store for $999.99.

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For the iPhone or iPod Touch owners who are hooked on to Twitter, here is an app that should allow you to log on to your Twitter account. TweetPocket is an award-winning desktop Twitter client that provides you easy access to your Twitter, allowing you to see your messages easily and creating new tweets in the process. The TweetPocket app can be downloaded at the iTunes app store for only $0.99.

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There are plenty of iPhone clones on the market, but the most famous one is certainly the HiPhone due to its unusual light colors and system. Anyhow, as you can see by the image the new HiPhone F320 has a dial-wheel instead of a click-wheel like the Nano, but its just for style because the numerical keys work via push-button.

On top of the awkward design, the iPhone F320 has a 2.6-inch touchscreen, a 1.3-megapixel camera, makes use of the quadband GSM system, can playback MP3 or MP4 files, and also has FM and bluetooth. Sadly there is no information about the price of this iPhone clone disaster.

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Food and drink combinations often pose a problem for most people but now a solution comes with this new iPhone app from The Personal Wine Curator. The “Drink It With” iPhone app features over 7,500 possible food and wine combinations of food dishes with almost 200 categories of wine types. This app should be a great reference when you do your grocery for ingredients for the perfect meal to go with the wine you plan to chill for dinner. The “Drink It With” app should be your key to the perfect wine and dinner combination. If you want to try it out, a free “lite” version of the application will also be available for download.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, curator, food and drink, food dishes, iPhone, iPhone, Mobile Software, personal wine, wine combinations, wine types

I don’t know about you, but there are times where I just want to charge my iPod by using the included USB cable. Unfortunately, everytime I do, I inevitably open iTunes, which always makes my computer run slow with its constant demand for updates. The Sync Blocker USB to dock connector cable for iPhone/iPod (full name) knows my woes, and has made a cable that has one side for just charging, and another for when I want to go through the whole iTunes shtick. You can purchase this time saving cord at the USBfever website for just $12.99.

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This is not the first time you hear us talking about augmented reality and it surely won’t be the last time that we will mention it.

And now you’ll be able to try augmented reality for yourself if you happen to have an iPhone ready. The Layar augmented reality browser is now available in the App Store and it’s ready to offer you a different perspective on reality. The app uses the iPhone’s camera in order to overlay data on various points of interest. That way you’ll be able to get a lot of information on various attractions around you.

The application is available for free right now but if it becomes popular then a premium, read not free version, will also be developed. Layar works with various third party developers to offer you a lot of new layers. These layers will let offer you lots of details about restaurant, shops, train and bus schedules and more. You’ll just have to install the browser on your iPhone in order to enjoy all that augmented reality!

via Wired

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After we’ve seen WIND’s upcoming 3G handsets get leaked it’s time to see what HSPA smartphones will Bell launch in the near future. If you happen to live in Canada then get ready to be pleasantly surprised. You might not like some of the prices you’re about to see but you’re surely going to love some of the phones listed below. The first price represents the 3-year contract subsidized offer while the second one shows you how much you’d have to fork out for the phone without a lengthy contract! So without further ado, here’s the list!

• LG Xenon: $89.95, $289.95
• Samsung Impact: $79.95, $279.95
• Samsung Omnia 2: $349.95, $549.95
• Apple iPhone 3G 8GB $399.95, $599.95 — probably $149 after in store rebates
• Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB: $499.95, $699.95 — probably $199 after in store rebates
• Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB: $599.95, $799.95 — probably $299 after in store rebates
• BlackBerry Bold 9000: $399.95, $599.95 — probably $149-$199 after in store rebates
• BlackBerry 9700: $399.95, $599.95 — probably $249 after in store rebates
• Nokia 2730: $29.95, $119.95
• Nokia 6350: $49.95, $249.95

Did you just find your future phone? And Bell has a few data cards launching soon too. They are all Novatel HSPA cards that will be able to take advantage of the newest HSPA Canadian network.

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Here is an app you don’t see everyday. The app was made in time for Boss’ Day which will be celebrated on October 16. The Boss Day Cards app for the iPhone is practically the same as most e-cards we use these days, showing respect to our superiors (assuming you love your boss of course) in a techie kind of way. This app aims to strengthen the ties of the boss-employee relationship, something that many would seem bumpy in the office setting. Perhaps it can be a great app as well to get on his good side. Regardless of what your intent is, you can bet that your boss will be totally moved by the e-card, a practice that may spark a new trend in the working environment.

You can download the app over at the iTunes App Store for only $2.99.

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NME has announced the launch of its iPhone app, the 59p. The 59p app for the iPhone and the iPod Touch allows users to download photos of their favorite rock stars. These photos in turn can be used as wallpapers for their iPhones or perhaps use them as thumbnails for use in Facebook or sent to friends. The app features iconic rock photography such as a Kings of Leon gallery which includes 20 captioned images of the band taken by NME photographers backstage.

(Source) Brand Republic

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Mapquest has presented their new product for a GPS experience on the iPhone, it is called MapQuest Navigator and includes the normal features that every GPS software should have, such as: turn-by-turn directions via sound, name of the streets via sound,and a 3D interface so you can look at the map and know your location in a visible way.

The MapQuest Navigator comes with 16 million POIs - Points Of Interest - and the system costs $1 for a 14 day trial. After the trial you can either get a montly subscription for $4, or a 3-month subscription at $10, or the best deal which is 1-year for $30. The subscription can be purchased while using the application. So visit the MapQuest Navigator at the App store for all the details.

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Well, what do you know, it looks like those iPhones and iPods out there come with an integrated FM radio after all. Rumors are saying that Apple is going to launch a Radio application soon which will wake up that dormant integrated FM tuner. Don’t get all too excited since only the new iPhone and iPod touch models will be able to play radio tunes for you. If you have an old-gen handset or iPod then you’d better get a new unit in order to enjoy FM radio.

The new application will work well with iTunes which means you will be able to purchase the songs you’ve just listened to on the radio with a simple click. We don’t have any precise details about the future app and there’s a chance that we won’t even see it anytime soon. But we’ll be back with more when Apple decides to come clean with everything!

via 9to5mac

Tags: Apple, Apple, fm tuner, iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Portable Devices

If the word on the street is correct then iPhone 3GS jailbreakers might have a very dear problem on their hands. Apple is making new iPhone 3GS phones which come with a totally new bootrom. iBoot 359.3.2 will make the iPhone impossible to jailbreak right about now. The new iPhone 3G phones have already been shipped and more will come. The iPhone Dev Team has admitted that the new bootrom is going to prevent them from jailbreaking the new handsets but that doesn’t mean they will give up. In fact, I’m pretty sure that, although Apple might have won this battle, the war is far from over.

via Daily Tech

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Having an iPhone case is one thing but with the XShot iPhone Case, you get a bonus in the form of a tripod mount. Apparently this was designed for the iPhone and the iPod Touch considering we have been seeing a lot of mini stands that aim to aid iPhone owners in watching videos without having to worry about where to rest them on. Additionally, as mobile devices start to become the alternative for digital cameras, this universal tripod feature adds more stability in capturing pictures via iPhones and ensure that you are included in the shot as well.

The XShot iPhone Case retails for $29.95 and will be available by November. Pre-orders will be taken starting October 14 where you can enjoy a $10 off. The XShot Camera Extender and the iPhone Case can also be purchased together as a special bundle for $44.95 - a savings of $14.95.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, bonus, Digital Cameras, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iPod Touch, mobile devices, universal tripod, xshot