iPhone 3G has been unlocked. Actually, it happened the same day as it was released.

Source: Gizmodo

Look closely at the source list. See that applications icon? Yay!!

iTunes 7.7 is available for download at (as always) http://www.apple.com/itunes/download.

New features:

• Remote control configuration for iPhone/iPod Touch
• Applications store (iPhone/iPod Touch)
• Nike + iPod Support for iPhone (rumored)

There are no visible differences aside from the Preferences dialog.

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Another new iPod game has been released this week.

The newest addition is The Sims DJ.

Features:

- A dynamic, vivid fun dance club scene lands on your iPod with The Sims DJ

- Select and play music from different genres in order to get the Sims dancing, and more.

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I am going to hold a free iPhone 3G give away, exclusively for F-Default viewers, iPW members, and whoever else wants to enter.

The contest entry fee is $2. There must be 150 entries or I will refund all of the money.

The winner will be generated a week after the 3G iPhone is released
Check out more details at:
http://fdefault.com/featured/free-iphone-3g-giveaway

“The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking, built-in GPS, and iPhone 2.0 software that supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications built with the iPhone SDK. Available in 22 countries on July 11, iPhone 3G comes in two models: an 8GB model priced at $199 (US) and a 16GB model priced at $299 (US).”

Read more: apple.com/iphone

Available July 11th

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Apple has released a brand new iPod game today, the classic board game monopoly.

The features of the game:

-Authentic classic board and pieces, animated player tokens and property cards.

-Intuitive click-wheel controls make it easy to roll dice, buy, sell and trade properties…..and MORE!

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iPod classic Software
Version 1.1.2

IMPORTANT: Before you update your iPod software to version 1.1.2, you will need to transfer any rented movies currently on your iPod back to iTunes. After the update is complete, you can transfer your rented movies back to your iPod to watch them on the go.

• Bug fixes

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the features guide for your iPod at:
http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipod/

For more information about iPod classic, go to:

Apple is talking with the major record labels about a change in the iTunes store business model that would give customers free access to the store’s complete music library, according to the Financial Times. The catch is that consumers would pay a premium for Apples iPod and iPhone devices.
The rumored model is akin to the “Comes with Music” deal Nokia inked with Universal Music last December. Apple could not immediately be reached for comment, but the British newspaper reported the negotiations hinged on a dispute over the price Apple would pay for access to the labels’ libraries.

“Rumors of Apple getting into the ‘all you can eat’ music business have been around almost as long as the iPod itself,” said Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at JupiterResearch. “The real challenge that Apple would face is taking this from something that appeals to music aficionados to something the mainstream could appreciate.”

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Apple revealed late on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy PA Semi, a company that designs embedded microprocessors. Sources close to the deal said the transaction cost the Mac, iPhone and iPod maker US$278 million in cash, according to Forbes.
Apple spokesman Steve Dowling stated “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not comment on our purposes and plans.”

Even though Apple isn’t commenting on its plans for PA Semi, it seems possible that it could be considering using the chip maker’s designs for upcoming products that rely on embedded processors, like new iPods or even the iPhone. If so, that could spell bad news for Intel and its push to convince Apple that the iPhone should be based on its chip sets.

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