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Well I accidently skidded my phone acress the kitchen floor and it is definitely not scratch proof. The scratches are minor, but noticeable, especially with a white background.I ordered some iDrops from www.podshop.comWill let you know how those work repairing some minor scratches.
use this too, for the body as well.. no case.. love it.. over tim tho, it does peel.. and the corner collect nasties... but it doesnt' add size and the texture is nice to hold, no slippage
I use this as well- there's currently a 30% off sale online if you use the code TAXRELIEF- Zagg InvisiShield
Walton Goggins said:
Looks like OrbLive is still the winnah!HellToupee said:I'll be beyond pissed if this happens. Nice tidbit near the end about a streaming MLB app
Rumor: Apple Rejecting SlingPlayer iPhone App to Please AT&T
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/04/slingplayer.html
A gadget blog has posted a rumor that Apple plans to deny SlingPlayer — a popular TV-streaming service — from appearing as an app in the App Store. Why? To please AT&T, according to the unnamed source.
Electronista cites "a source close to Apple's approval processes," who claims Apple is giving SlingPlayer the red light because AT&T fears it will strain bandwidth on its network.
SlingMedia, which submitted the iPhone app in late March, could not confirm the rumor.
"I know there's a lot of rumors swirling around, but we talk to Apple pretty frequently about all sorts of stuff, and we haven't heard anything one way or the other as to acceptance of SlingPlayer for iPhone," SlingMedia spokesman Jay Tannenbaum told Wired.com.
AT&T and Apple declined to comment.
If the story turns out to be true, it would not be the first time Apple rejected an application to appease AT&T. In August, Apple clumsily approved and then banned an application called NetShare, which enabled tethering with the iPhone. NetShare developer Nullriver told Wired.com that Apple pulled the app because it conflicted with AT&T's terms and conditions.
Though the App Store has its share of success stories for developers, Apple has been scrutinized for being unclear with developers about its iPhone-app approval process. FreedomVoice Systems, for example, submitted its iPhone application Newber in October — and still hasn't heard an answer from Apple. As a result, FreedomVoice tabled further development, complaining that this lack of communication could cost the company $600,000 in funding spent on Newber.
The rumor about SlingPlayer Mobile and AT&T is questionable, but believable. You can certainly imagine why AT&T would feel worried about bandwidth on its already strained network. PCMag's Jamie Lendino wrote a hands-on report on an alpha version of the app, and she noted the app played streams "with reasonable smoothness over a weak 3-G signal and near 30 fps animation over Wi-Fi."
However, Wired.com thinks SlingPlayer will appear in the App Store for a few reasons. First, Sling is a very high-profile, popular service whose plans for an iPhone app have been well-documented; a flat rejection would cause an uproar. Second, Sling tells Wired.com it has a good, communicative relationship with Apple, and we trust Apple will not break that relationship. Third, Apple already announced it's optimizing live streaming in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 OS — a Major League Baseball app using this improved streaming support is already in the works, although it remains unconfirmed whether this will only work with Wi-Fi.
Therefore, if Apple does reject SlingPlayer, we believe Apple will give Sling instructions on modifications it would like to see — most likely Apple would ask Sling to make its app work only with Wi-Fi and to disable the cellular network support.
I just bought Mock Draft which is on sale for $1.99.Seems pretty neat so far. Hopefully it does a good job with the live draft tracker.I like how easy it is to bring up an overall or positional ranking list and open up a page on a player with their info and often a highlight reel.
NopeApple doesn't advertise for a product until it's available to buy.I'm assuming if there was a new phone coming out in a month, we would be seeing ads for it.
It kinda makes sense, otherwise if they advertise too early they kill off any sales of their existing product line since people will just wait for the latest and greatest.Wooderson said:NopeApple doesn't advertise for a product until it's available to buy.Leeroy Jenkins said:I'm assuming if there was a new phone coming out in a month, we would be seeing ads for it.
June 8th is the expected announcement. Palm moved up it's Pre announcement to June 7th to make sure they get some exposure before getting buried by the new iPhone chatter.
:nods: The word around the campfire is the next gen iPhone being announced in June may have an FM transmitter built in so you can tune 'n go.
agreed - I'm LOVIN' THIS
Buy it now, and update. The only thing worth waiting for would be if you wanted a new model. Considering it hasn't even been announced yet it could be a while.
Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was just a new operating system or new phone coming out. I'm sure the new model would be more money and from what I've heard the current one is great. Thanks, guess I'll have to search through all of these posts for some of the best apps in the coming weeks
I'm waiting for the new model, especially if it is coming out this summer. What's a few more weeks/months versus buying a product already obsolete?
Wait for the new model to come out and then I bet you could get a good price break on an existing iphone. You might even be able to pick one up *real* cheap on craigslist from someone upgrading to the latest and greatest.
$6.99 while Pandora is free.
That sucks! For $30 you would think they would give you more than just Wifi. I will keep enjoying my OrbLive as I do not own a slingbox and enjoy streaming media anywhere.
I guess I should thank ATT for allowing me all the bandwidth I need then by limiting Slingbox access. Still, $30 is way steep for an app apparently Apple has been blocking for a year or so.
Agreed. Disappointed, but with a DVR on my computer and OrbLive, I pretty much have a Sling on my iPhone anyway.
I was doubt it especially since flip style phones are no longer in.
There's carrying cases that have a flip-over piece to help protect your screen in your pocket, purse, etc. That might help you out.
My wife and I each have iphones , one was new and the other was a refurb. No difference but what AT&T doesn't tell you is that the Apple warranty runs from the original purchase date of the phone , not yours.
Why on earth would you want to create more work for yourself?Is this a public phone?DynOmite said:
the pattern established last year, was new software at the WWDC, which is June 8th this year.... then 3 tp 4 weeks for new hardware.....rumors have been July 17th for the new hardware
I think it's still the 3G, but I've heard the 4G is on its way (no idea when).I don't blame you - AT&T sucks. I switched over from Verizon, and the service is far inferior.
I read the 4G iPhone (not sure if it is real 4G if it is 3.5/3.75G) will be available on Verizon. AT&T has a contract with Apple thru 2010 on the 3G iPhone, but by offering a 4G version Verizon can sell it since Apple is not bound by the AT&T contract terms.
