dTunes – like iTunes, but free!

apps, Cydia September 7th, 2008

dTunes, a new app by Richard Shearman, lets you grab all the free music you’d like, downloaded straight to your iPhone using some magic to combine SeeQPod’s streaming .mp3 service and Jonathan Misurda’s useful Safari Download Plugin.

Download dTunes (available via Cydia now on the MMi repo), and once installed, tap the magnifying glass or the Search Seeqpod button. dTunes will bring up a window with Seeqpod in it – simply search for the music you’d like, and when found, tap the song.

dTunes will bring up a download screen, and pull the .mp3 from Seeqpod’s source to your iPhone. Then head back to the main screen of dTunes, and simply tap the song you’d like to hear to play it! dTunes includes a media player directly in it, so you don’t have to switch applications, etc – its an all in one solution.

And yes, it even works via 3G and EDGE. Great for when you’re out and about, and hear a song you remember you want to grab at home (which I do all the time) – now you can just open dTunes and get it for free.

Please also check out the dev’s site, and send him a donation if ya like what he’s done.

via [ModMyiPhone]

iPhone 3G Availability Tracking Just Got Easier

news July 28th, 2008

If you are in the market for the iPhone 3G, you’ve probably encountered your local Apple Store being out of stock. Apple continues to replenish stock and even has their own availability application on their site. The site requires you to drill down in order to check your local availability. Utilizing Apple’s JSON file, Chris Barnes has created a “mashup” providing quick access to iPhone 3G availability across the country. Apple Retail Stores are now opening at 8 a.m every day, but Sunday to accomodate the demand.

iPhone 3G availability

At last check, only 1% of stores throughout the US had no 3G iPhones in stock. 87% have the 8GB in stock, 98% have the 16GB white in stock and only 92% have the 16GB black iPhone 3G in stock.

via ZDNet

MixMeister Scratch – DJ Scratch App for iPhone

apps, AppStore July 21st, 2008

The first DJ program for iPhone and iPod Touch.

MixMeister Scratch is a free application for iPhone 3G, iPhone, and iPod Touch that enables you to scratch anywhere, anytime. Download MixMeister Scratch for free from the iTunes App Store right now and scratch on top of your music in seconds.

To get started, play a song in your mobile digital device, select a scratch from the collection of included vinyl sounds to fit your imagination and creativity, and start scratching. You can even adjust the volume of the music in real time.

MixMeister Scratch has been fully approved by Apple for use with iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch. Download the first DJ program for iPhone today…for free!

Key Features

  • Scratch on top of any song on your handheld
  • Comes with authentic vinyl scratch sounds
  • Control song volume from MixMeister Scratch
  • Apple-approved for iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch
  • FREE download from iTunes App Store

MixMeister Scratch is available now for free download from the iTunes App Store.
Click here to go there now.

AT&T Has updated their page with prices for 3G iPhone

AT&T, ops July 2nd, 2008

New customers and those eligible for an upgrade will be able to purchase the phone for $199 (8GB) or $299 (16GB), while “early upgraders” will have to shell out $399 or $499, all with a two year contract and $18 upgrade fee. They also mention a “no commitment” deal later on in the year of $599 and $699 respectively.

iPhone 3G, Exclusively from AT&T and Apple – | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular

AT&T Announces iPhone 3G Release Details

AT&T, ops July 2nd, 2008

AT&T today confirmed that the iPhone 3G will go on sale at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11th. AT&T has also outlined pricing and upgrade eligibility.

iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:

  • iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
  • Customers activating a new line with AT&T
  • Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount

Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. In the future, AT&T will offer a no-contract-required option for $599 (8GB) or $699 (16GB).

Current customers may also choose to wait until they become eligible for an upgrade discount. Eligibility is generally determined by amount of time remaining on a current contract and payment history.

Current AT&T customers who are upgrading to iPhone 3G will pay an $18 upgrade fee and new AT&T customers will pay the standard $36 activation fee.

Voice, Data and Text Messaging Plans

AT&T brings iPhone 3G customers the best coverage on the globe and the largest mobile-to-mobile calling community with unlimited calling to AT&T

Rogers iPhone pricing unveiled

ops, Rogers June 30th, 2008

Rogers finally released their data pricing plans for then iPhone.

The pricing starts from 60$ a month, and goes up to $115 a month. The cheapest plan offers 150 free minutes, unlimited weekends and evenings, 75 SMS, 400mb of Data usage, while most expensive plan has 800 free minutes, 300 SMS, and 2GB of data.

You can see all plans in the following picture:

Rogers iPhone Pricing

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Interestingly you will have a free access to Rogers and Fido Wi-Fi hotspots. as well as an identical plan from Fido.

Orange sheds light on iPhone 3G pricing

news, ops, orange June 26th, 2008

Orange will be launching the new 3G iPhone on 17 July 2008

  • The 3G iPhone offers even faster internet access plus new features such as GPS and email via Microsoft Exchange
  • Orange will be selling the 3G iPhone from

T-Mobile has unveiled iPhone 3G pricing in Germany

news June 25th, 2008

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T-Mobile has unveiled iPhone 3G prices and plans in Germany. The cheapest package costs 29 Euros a month, with the iPhone costing 169 Euros. However if you choose complete XL package which costs 89 Euros you will get a free 8GB iPhone (or 16 GB for 99).

O2 UK discount iPhone 3G to free

O2, ops June 25th, 2008

Back when the iPhone first launched in the UK, many users were disappointed by the comparatively high price Apple and carrier O2 were charging.

iPhone 3G may actually cost $173 to produce

news June 25th, 2008

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