Macrumors notes that Nicholas “Comex” Allegra, the brains behind JailbreakMe.Com has accepted an intern technology position that’s as yet unspecified with Apple. Comex himself announced the hiring on his Twitter feed. Something tells me they’re not likely to have hired him to design new iPhone icons. [Macrumors]
On the count of three: “Aussie Aussie Aussie!”. You know how to respond. The Associated Press reports this morning that we can proudly claim yet another world championship sporting crown, albeit one with a difference. Aussie lass Elaine Jung is this morning the world mobile phone throwing freestyle champion.
The problem with having a teaser Android app — as Samsung did for its IFA surprises via its Samsung Unpacked app — is that enterprising folks may just have a peek at what’s inside the APK. That’s exactly what’s happened, and while not all of Samsung’s surprises have been uncovered, it turns out that the logos for at least three new Samsung products were already lurking in there.
I certainly hope not. Fresh on the heels of the Unpacked campaign with its mystery-glowing-brick-object-that-looks-just-like-a-smartphone, Samsung’s announced a slew of new Android handsets, all bearing the Galaxy name in one way or the other. OK, it’s not September 1st, Samsung, but hopefully you’ve got something better up your already glowing sleeves. Details on the new phones after the jump.
Technology has blessed us with landline phones that look like footballs and Mickey Mouse ears for decades. So why do all of our mobile phones look basically, in the grand scheme of things, the same? Here are seven good reasons.
I have no idea what my mum’s cell phone number is. I don’t think I’ve ever known the phone number of a girlfriend. Why would I? You probably don’t either! Contact lists killed them. But web service Go800 wants to skip the whole number thing entirely, letting you hit people via their Twitter handle to connect a call.
