Here is an iPhone app that should be useful for aspiring musicians. Called the Riff Raters app, musicians can share and record original riffs up to 20 seconds via their iPhone or iPod Touch with any instrument they like. They can also edit riffs with reverb and trimming tools to be able to get the sound they are looking for. Once finished, they can post their short riffs to Riff Raters and see if it can make it at the top of the charts.

The Riff Raters app for the iPhone or iPod Touch is now available at the iTunes app store for $1.99.

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Before you read on please make note that this is only a rumor and has not been confirmed in any way shape or form — BGR brings us news that AT&T and Apple are pondering whether or not to launch an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99 that would be presumably replace the current $99 iPhone 3G.

Like I said, there isn’t very much evidence to back this up but if this goes down it would reportedly be a move to combat the DROID handsets popping up on Verizon.

Tags: Apple, Apple, At&T, At&T, Cell Phones, Droid, iPhone, iphone 3g, iPhone 3GS, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Over a thousand new educational eBooks and apps are now available over at Shmoop, providing a wide array of content and educational material for the iPhone, Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook. Shmoop is the known #1 high school educational publisher for the Amazon Kindle and has likewise gained popularity as well thanks to the new eReader device from Barnes & Noble. As far as the iPhone users are concerned, over 200 learning apps are available, accounting for more than 3% of all apps in the education category. Check them out and see what eBook suits you best!

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iPhone customization includes finding the right tone or alert to make your device stand out above the rest. And now thanks to Sony Creative Software, you have a large number of ringtones to choose from. With the release of the 1,000 Ringtones DVD, personalize your email alerts, incoming calls and text messages according to your liking. Over 1,000 ringtone files in .m4r format are grouped in three categories which should make it easier for iPhone users to pick the tone of their choice.

The 1,000 Ringtones DVD from Sony Creative Software is now available for purchase or online for only $19.95.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, creative software, customization, email, incoming calls, iPhone, iPhone, ringtone files, ringtones, Sony, text messages

Here is an innovative casing for the iPhone that should prolong the iPhone’s battery life. IvySkin has released a new casing, one that not only protects you iPhone but also notifies you to first drain your device’s battery before using it, a practice that is often reminded of us. Not only that, it also comes with a Xylo touch-thru case which should make your iPhone easier to use compared to other cases which make it harder for you to control. With the IvySkin Smartcase you are getting premium power and protection for your valued device.

You can purchase the IvySkin Smartcase from their website.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, battery life, casing, glass touch, iPhone, iPhone, premium power

As more people continue to find ways to be more eco-friendly and conservative, here is one that should address water utility expenses. Sometimes our water bill can be controlled if we make sure that our pipes and tubes are properly working and rather than call a plumber to fix them, these are things we can do ourselves. And with Cals Plumbing Minor Toilet Rebuild app, you get a DIY tool that can assist you to fix those minor fixes needed to save you on your next water bill.

This new for 2009 app is one of seven plumbing repair downloads that can be found through the iTunes app store. To download DIY plumbing apps go to either the app store on a device or the iTunes app store on a PC.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, downloads, iPhone, iTunes, minor fixes, Mobile Software, pipes, plumber, plumbing repair, toilet, tubes, utility expenses, water bill, water utility

Normally, great deals on what is on at leading retailers can be discovered online or even the local newspaper. But now it seems that about 100+ retailers are employing a new approach, the iPhone approach. Personalized weekly flyers will now be included in the Shopper app which includes popular retailers like Target, Best Buy and K Mart. Don’t go through the trouble of searching for the good deals you can get each week. The Shopper app will directly provide you with all the information you will need for good leads to good shopping deals from these leading retailers.

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It looks like the iPhone app technology is stepping in the growing problem of sleep apnea as Remote Analysis Ltd. announces the release of the Sleep Aid for the iPhone. This app records and analyzes snoring and sleep apnea and is quite easy to use. All you have to do is place your iPhone by your bedside, open the app and click record while you sleep and then browse when you wake up the graph of the night time based recording.

The Sleep Aid app even comes with sample audio clips of regular snoring and sleep apnea where you can compare and determine if you do have a serious sleep apnea problem. The app is now available at the iPhone App Store for € 2.39.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, graph, iPhone, iPhone, Mobile Software, night time, sleep, sleep aid, sleep apnea, snoring

For those who are afraid of flying, iPhone has a solution with a Flying without Fear course. This app is made to help the user face their acrophobia with frequently asked questions, an explanation of the flight process, as well as relaxation exercises.

Whoopi Goldberg endorses this app, who says that it cured her. The app itself is said to have a whopping 98 percent success rate which just seems way too high. Anyway, it is available for $4.99 at the App Store, along with the nice bonus of 2,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles.

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Here’s an interesting iPhone app that will let you help out with other apps. This is Chorus, an App Store app that will aid in recommending apps to fit the user’s needs.

Unlike the Apple’s native App Store app, this doesn’t have a “top” list based on overall downloads. Chorus is designed to work in chorus with apps that have been recommended by other Chorus users.

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Who says developing an iPhone app is hard? Well with the appmii, you don’t have to worry about it! With the new appmii software, anyone can practically design and develop customized apps in no time. All you need to do with it is provide the ideas, directions and the appmii app will do the rest.

Appmii is available in two versions, the appmii basic (setup fee: $99.95 & monthly hosting fee: $4.95) and apmii pro (setup fee: $249.95 & monthly fee: $29.95). Get more information about the app at the appmii website.

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Five marquee games that are sure to be of interest for avid gamers today have hit the app store. A combination of sports, strategy and word games have been unveiled by EA Mobile for the iPhone or iPod Touch, familiar titles which bring their saga to Apple’s legendary mobile device. The games released are the following:

1. NBA Live
2. EA Sports FIFA 10
3. Mystery Mania
4. Hasbro’s Boggle
5. Command and Conquer Red Alert

As you can see, these are marquee games. Head on over to the iTunes app store now and get them!

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Now, it’s not everyday you see parts from an unannounced device go on sale but China Ontrade has what they are calling the iPhone 4 Generation Midboard.

Normally you could be quick to brush off such a seemingly obvious rumor but according to Gizmodo, China Ontrade had parts that on sale that were then used in the iPhone 3GS.

So, could this possibly be real? We’ll have to wait and find out.

Tags: 4th generation, Apple, Cell Phones, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, Mobile News, Portable Devices

See, I told you that jailbreaking your handset could bring on a series of unwanted events your way. It looks like a security vulnerability has been exposed by a Dutch hacker. The hacker gained access to various jailbroken phones and then he sent picture messages demanding a €5 PayPal payment:

If you don’t pay, it’s fine by me, but remember, the way I got access to your iPhone can be used by thousands of others-they can send text messages from your number (like I did), use it to call or record your calls, and actually whatever they want, even use it for their hacking activities! I can assure you, I have no intention of harming you or whatever, but, some hackers do! It’s just my advice to secure your phone.

Luckily enough he did reveal the fix for the problem and it comes free of charge. Did you have any problems with your jailbroken iPhone?

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Tags: Apple, Dutch, hacker, iPhone, iPhone, jailbreak, security, unlock, Vulnerability

Vodafone Portugal is now offering a first for their 5 million mobile phone users with the first visual voicemail service for the iPhone. Powered by Comverse, this special service originally started in March and provides subscribers a better way to communicate with their family and friends via voicemailtechnology. No more typing needed. Simply retrieve the message, select (if multiple) and then listen. Messaging and communication just became a whole lot dramatic and easier for the iPhone users over at Portugal!

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GoGift has made life easier for registered users at their end with the announcement of the GoGift iPhone app. This app is a free application and will provide up to date information on their “Contributions Report”. The app is ideal for those who have created a registry and is quite easy to use. After downloading them to you iPhone, simply key in your username and password from the GoGift.com site and select the current event. A list of gift givers, gift contributions and the amount or any note will be shown via your handset. The GoGift iPhone app is now available at the iTunes App Store for free.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, current event, free application, free source, gift givers, handset, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, Mobile Software

The Jibbigo app should be something handy to have along especially for travelers who have to deal with some language barriers. Translation is a key necessity for some people and with the use of their iPhone and this translating app, live could be easier and clearer for them. The app is the Jibbigo app which can translate spoken English dialects into Spanish and vice-versa. However it can only record and translate one sentence in a time which may still need some effort on the iPhone owner’s part. But it is better than not understanding one another at all!

The Jibbigo app is now available and retails for $24.99.

(Source) Digital Trends

Tags: Apple, digital trends, english dialects, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, language barriers, Mobile Software, translation, travelers

The iPhone or the iPod Touch can be a handy organizer with the right application installed. And working on their previous app, LifeFocus unveiled their updated version with the LifeFocus 1.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. With this app, iPhone owners are expected to accomplish more tasks without wasting too much time in enumerating the things that they have to do via a to-do list.

It includes a goal-tracking feature which should help egg people to get nearer to their goal. Users can effortlessly define their goals and the tasks needed to achieve them, and have everything seamlessly integrated into a general task list. The LifeFocus 1.2 app is available at the app store and retails for $9.99.

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Shrek is back! But not in a starring role though. Rather, Shrek and his friends are on a different mission, to become the Kingdom’s Fastest Kart Racer via the Ye Grand Tournament. This is the first time that iPhone and iPod Touch owners can get the chance to play as Shrek, as a Kart driver going up against the likes of Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots or Pinocchio. Shrek Kart Game can be played in single or multiplayer mode and boasts of unique karts which you can ride along 15 different tracks.

The app is now available at the iTunes app store for $4.99.

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Flixster offers an app suited for the movie goers, especially the ones who needs some info on what is playing on the big screen. The app is Movies by Flixster made for the iPhone and the Android which should come in handy as far as finding out what is showing and which cinemas are near your place. It makes use of GPS to list the cinemas nearest you and even allows you to search them by name.

Or if you are aching to know when a new movie of your choice would start showing, you can always search by title, actor or any keyword related to the film you are looking for. Each film also includes a link to watch the trailer right on your phone. The Movies app is now available at the iTunes app store. Only U.S. films are shown with this app.

(Source) Crave

Tags: Android, Apple, films, flixster, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, Mobile Software, movie goers, use of gps