T-Mobile Sidekick Data Outage

post from Daring Fireball on 10 October 2009 10:17:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Engadget:

T-Mobile’s now reporting that personal data stored on Sidekicks has “almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger.” They’re still looking for a way to recover it, but they’re not giving users a lot of hope — meanwhile, servers are still on the fritz and customers are being advised not to let their devices power down because anything that’s still on there will be lost the next time the device is turned on.

Can’t wait to find out whose fault this is.

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T-Mobile Sidekick Data Loss

post from Daring Fireball on 10 October 2009 10:17:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

T-Mobile:

Regrettably, based on Microsoft/Danger’s latest recovery assessment of their systems, we must now inform you that personal information stored on your device — such as contacts, calendar entries, to-do lists or photos — that is no longer on your Sidekick almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger. That said, our teams continue to work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover this information. However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low.

Can’t wait to find out whose fault this is.

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iPhone 2G 3G 3GS 3.1.2 Jailbreak Unlock Latest
Update

post from iHackintosh on 10 October 2009 10:15:57 PM. © iHackintosh

As predicted Dev team showcased the first screenshot of a jalibreaked, ultrasn0wed iPhone with firmware 3.1.2, In the recent tweet of Musclenerd he informed the public of the proper functioning of ultrasn0w with the new firmware 3.1.2 released a few days[...]

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Microsoft failure causes Sidekick data loss

post from Macnn | The Macintosh News Network on 10 October 2009 06:05:00 PM. © Macnn | The Macintosh News Network

T-Mobile this Saturday has issued a warning to all Sidekick owners that their online data may have b...

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The Maven, Nevermore

post from Daring Fireball on 10 October 2009 05:06:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Ben Zimmer on William Safire in his role as the NYT’s “On Language” columnist:

For more than 30 years, in more than 1,300 crisp installments, Safire used this space to create a singular voice, that of the ?Language Maven,? as he styled himself. We lost that voice last month, but we are left with a rich and varied legacy that shaped how Americans talk about talk.

When Safire died and I wrote that he was one of my favorite writers and columnists, I got a slew of complaints from left-leaning DF readers. How could I say such good things about a man who, among other things, so strongly supported George W. Bush’s disastrous invasion of Iraq?

Here’s the thing. I didn’t read his op-ed coln because I agreed with him; I read it because I didn’t agree with him. Though I seldom agreed with his politics (and when I did, it was in favor of individual privacy and liberty), Safire was always thoughtful and his writing always playful. I feel it’s important to read the opinions of those with whom you disagree politically.

But even if your politics and constitution are such that you could not abide his op-ed column, I don’t see how anyone who loves U.S. English didn’t cherish his Sunday “On Language” column as the national treasure that it was. 30 years! And he kicked ass until the very end.

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Good Piece by the Macalope

post from Daring Fireball on 10 October 2009 03:29:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Includes a link to this delightful piece by Mitchell Ashley from January 2008 declaring that Windows Mobile 7 would spell doom for the iPhone.

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Class on Demand Wins Award of Superiority for
GenArts Sapphire Training

post from prMac on 10 October 2009 03:23:00 PM. © prMac

Class on Demand has announced that they have won Microfilmmaker's Award of Superiority for their title, "Complete Training for GenArts Sapphire." Class on Demand's video-based curriculum follows the award-winning Class on Demand training methodology; offering expert instruction in a highly engaging, modern on-demand delivery format. Hosted by GenArts' own Todd Prives, Class on Demand's "Complete Training for GenArts Sapphire" is the first authorized GenArts training program.

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Story Behind the Evolution of iPhone : Facts You
Must Know

post from iHackintosh on 10 October 2009 01:08:48 PM. © iHackintosh

iPhone was announced on on January 9, 2007 and it was released on June 29, 2007. Time magazine named it the Invention of the Year in 2007. And no doubt it?s the world most bestselling mobile phone. iPhone makes the Apple worlds third largest mobile[...]

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Weekly App Store Picks: October 10, 2009

post from TheAppleBlog on 10 October 2009 12:50:00 PM. © TheAppleBlog

It’s the weekend and I’m over in London investigating a host of new iPhone apps out later this year. In the meantime, I’ve hand-picked four of the latest releases from the App Store for you to check out.

canabalt

This week I’ve selected a smattering of fun games. My top pick for this week is Canabalt, plus I’ve also been looking at Nota, Tap Tap Revenge 3 and Real Football 2010.

Canabalt ($2.99)

app_canabalt Earlier this week Adobe announced that the latest version of Flash, version CS5, will support iPhone app development. What this means is that an app can be created using Flash and then effectively rendered out as an iPhone-compatible app file.

Ustwo, who I spoke to earlier this week, prototyped its minimalist designer game .? in 48 hours using Flash. With CS5, developers will be able to handle prototyping and development without leaving Flash. What this means for us folk who download apps is that we’re on the cusp of another exciting period in iPhone development, especially in terms of gaming.

Which brings us to Canabalt, a game which debuted several weeks ago online in Flash form and has since been ported across the the iPhone. It’s a furious filmic rush as you dash across a futuristic rooftop, jumping buildings, dodging debris and trying to survive for as long as possible. This is one button gaming at its very best, a worthwhile download for all iPhone gamers.

Nota ($2.99)

app_nota The iPhone has great potential as an e-learning tool, but so far, it feels like an unexplored area. It’s fair enough I suppose…developers need to make a living too and other app genres, such as games, seem like they have more potential for generating profit. It’s a shame though as there’s so much potential to create something wonderful for learning on the iPhone, something just like Nota.

Nota is a music learning tool. It’s got all the beginners stuff, covering notes and crochets and all that jazz, but it dips into the realms of advanced music theory too. There’s a comprehensive reference section containing music terminology, a music quiz with two difficulty levels and even a four octave piano with a real-time musical stave.

As a musician and producer myself I think it’s important to make learning music more accessible to everyone. The app’s rich selection of tools and toys, combined with a quality finish in terms of the visual design, make this a great investment for professional musicians and students alike.

Tap Tap Revenge 3 (99 cents)

app_ttr3 The third iteration of Tap Tap Revenge touched down in the App Store earlier this week, but this time it’s going to cost you. The two previous iterations have been free but with the third game Tapulous is charging 99 cents, a paltry sum for such a feature-packed offering.

The game packs in all the usual TTR staples, such as online play, track downloads and competitions. There’s a refreshed track-listing bundled with it too, containing music from Fall Out Boy and Tiesto, alongside premium track downloads supplied by some seriously impressive names, including Smashing Pumpkins, Killers and Foo Fighters.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, it can be summed up as Dance Dance Revolution for the iPhone. Instead of dancing with your feet, you tap with your fingers, plus there’s some shaking and tilting thrown in for good measure too. Regardless of whether or not you’ve got rhythm, if you love music, this is the game to download.

Real Soccer 2010 ($3.99)

app_real_soccer Yet again, Gameloft has launched another game that’s terribly similar to a couple of other big name console franchises. This time the folks at Gameloft have taken their inspiration from the FIFA soccer franchise and the ISS Pro series.

Aside from the omission of real soccer team names — Manchester United becomes Man Red, for example — Real Soccer 2010 delivers everything you’d expect out of a console soccer game. There are real player names, a massive range of teams, a convincing in-game commentary system, single-player leagues as well as online matches and so much more.

Normally I’d condone this type of uninspired game design, but the thing with Gameloft is that the end product of its barefaced borrowing is always executed with such flair, focus and immense polish. For soccer fans especially, this should be a definite download.

That’s all the picks for this week. I’ll be back in seven days with a fresh selection of App Store recommendations.

In the meantime, what apps have you been using this week?

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Official Lil Jon iPhone App Released

Lil Jon and Gabe Jacobs Productions have partnered up to create Lil Jon: The Official Soundboard 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Now contending with Snoop Dog and T-Pain in the iPhone world, Lil Jon brings his own unique style to iPhone apps. The app features 17 sound bites, some coming directly from his hip-hop songs. Some coming from the very popular Dave Chappelle show.

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