Things you can't sell in the Mac App Store

Apple has announced the Mac App Store, similar to the one on the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. This brought forth tons of mixed feelings about this new feature. There are definitely some great upsides to this. Developers who choose to participate in this app store will no longer have to deal with credit card processing, or paying for hosting and bandwidth. Also, developers will get higher app exposure and updates can be rolled out to consumers in a much easier way. However large companies like Adobe wont want to sell their software on the app store when Apple can charge up to $510 per copy for "upkeep". Another complaint is Apple's control over this App Store. Apple has already made a whole list of apps they will not be allowing on the app store. These are a few of they're guidelines. 

1. Apps with "Easter Eggs:" Apps that include undocumented or hidden features inconsistent with the description of the app will be rejected.
2. No beta apps: Apps in "beta," "trial" or "test" versions will be rejected.
3. No duplicate apps: Apps that duplicate apps already in the App Store may be rejected, particularly if there are many of them.
4. No drinking/drugs: Apps that encourage excessive consumption of alcohol or illegal substances will be rejected.
5. No License Keys: Apps that require the entry of a license key will be rejected.
6. No Java?: Apps that use deprecated or optionally installed technologies (e.g. Java, Rosetta) will be rejected.
7. No auto-run: Apps that are set to auto-launch or have other code automatically run at startup or login without user consent will be rejected. Similarly, apps can't automatically add their icons to the dock or desktop.
8. No copying Apple!: Apps that look similar to Apple Products or apps bundled on the Mac, including the Finder, iChat, iTunes and Dashboard, will be rejected.
9. OS X may not be changed: Apps that change the native user interface elements or behaviors of Mac OS X will be rejected.
10. No rentals: Apps containing "rental" content and services that expire after a limited time will be rejected.
11. No RSS Readers?: Apps that are simply web clippings, content aggregators, or a collection of links may be rejected.
12. No data collection: Apps cannot transmit data about a user without obtaining the user's prior permission and providing the user with access to information about how and where the data will be used.
13. No Chatroulette clones?: Apps that include games of Russian roulette will be rejected.
14. Define "objectionable:" Apps that present excessively objectionable or crude content will be rejected.
15. No porn. Of any kind. (Porn as it's defined by "Webster's Dictionary," that is).
16. No gambling. Of any kind.
17. No file-sharing: No P2P apps - apps that enable illegal file sharing will be rejected.
18. Religious apps must be for educational purposes only: Apps may contain or quote religious text provided the quotes or translations are accurate and not misleading. Commentary should be educational or informative rather than inflammatory.

Sony Airs Google TV Ad

"Introducing Sony Internet TV, the world's first HDTV powered by Google TV. Television and Internet are together at last."


Sony has begun to air their Google TV ads across the country. It seems so magical in the ad; but what is it really?


The Sony Internet TV line features TV sizes from 24 inches, all the way to a whopping 46 inches. The 24 inch cost $599.99, the 32 inch costs $799.99,  the 40 inch costs $999.99, and the 46 inch costs $1,399.99.


If you don't want to miss out on Google TV but would like to keep your current TV, Sony also offers a Blu-ray Disc player with Google TV that costs $399.99. This Blu-ray player will allow users to enjoy all the features without a new TV.

Heytell

Heytell is a  cross-platform voice messenger that It allows for walkie talk like communication, across the whole world. It  functions on on EDGE, 3G, and of course, Wi-Fi. They claim it uses no more data than an email. So this does have potential for roaming. Especially if you have prepurchaed roaming data. This application includes many perks; one of them being you don't need an account. All you need is a contact entry of yourself. After that, select a friend and start talking.

Another great feature is the "map" feature or the location feature. This allows you to share your location with someone else.This feature is completely safe and you cant share your location accidentally. If the map is displayed, your location is shared, but only if you're talking to some one and it is only shared to that person.

This application is available for both iPhone and Android.

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• Category: Social Networking
• Updated:Oct 12, 2010
• Current Version:2.1.0
• 2.1.0
• 2.5 MB
• Language:English
• Seller:Voxilate
• © 2010 Voxilate, Inc.

Rated 12+ for the following:

• Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
• Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
• Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References

Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later

Customer Ratings

Current Version:

     

626 Ratings

All Versions:

     

5149 Ratings

Verizon to Sell iPad, Nope Not like That

Beginning October 28, Verizon will start selling the Apple iPad at more than 2,000 stores across the US. The catch is (Did you really think it was going to be that easy?) they will only carry the Wi-Fi model, but they will bundle it with their mobile hotspot, the Verizon MiFi, so you can tether. Althogh this may not be as sleek and elegant as the 3G iPad, if AT&T doesn't cover your area the added bulk is better than no coverage. 

This combo will cost $630 for the 16 GB, $730 for the 32 GB, and $830 for the 64 GB. Apart from that, the MiFi service will cost $20 for 1 GB of data. Like AT&T's current rates, it does not require a contract. Going on vacation for a month? Turn it off and save a cool $20.

AT&T will step up their game as well on the same day of October 28th selling iPads in their stores too. Of course, they will sell the 3G model.

"It’s interesting that Apple has allowed AT&T’s main competitor to sell the tablet, and it may hint at a newfound partnership between the two companies."

-Multitouch Fans

MyWi updated

The almost famous app for jailbroken iPhones that allows you to tether your iPhone has sweetened the deal, updating Cydia's (Not Rock's, read more below) app to fully support iOS 4.1.The new version addresses iOS 4 woes through numerous issues for iOS 4.1 users as well as some other miscellaneous
fixes and improvements.


If you don't know what MyWi is, it is an application that allows you to tether your iPhone to any device capable of Ad-hoc Wi-Fi. It creates a portable hotpot allowing for incredibly easy tethering. It costs $19.99. Many have complained of the so called "steep" price of the application. However, if you did the traditional US AT&T tethering you would have to downgrade to 2GB AND pay an extra $20! For everyone out there who is lucky enough to have US T-Mobile or anything but AT&T , count your blessings :)


4.8 Updates
● Fix for 4.1 USB users
● Fix for when WiFi is Powered Off prior to turning on MyWi
● Improved UI Switch on/off response

You can purchase MyWi from the Cydia Store for $19.99

Limera1n released today, Greenpois0n delayed

Today an unexpected release of jailbreak tools occurred. Despite plans, limera1n was released today instead of tomorrow. And greenpois0n will be released until limera1n becomes obsolete to avoid using two exploits at once. This will guarantee a future jailbreak.

AT&T Updating Network Improvments

AT&T has announced all over that they are making significant improvements to their network. Some of you may have even gotten letter saying that. Some have heard of their announcement for 4G. (Yes, 4G)

But, is it really true? Are they really upgrading?

To all those skepticals:
Notice "8.0" when a couple of weeks ago it was "7.0"

Secret Features of Steve Job's new house [Joy of Tech]