Apple has filed a new pair of filings for US patents. The fillings will make users’ lives easier by letting them pair wireless devices just by bringing them together as well as filling out missing address book data simply by making a request through e-mail. Personally i think these fillings are already in use by the Nike+ and IPod system. Credit for the rest of the article goes to AppleInsider.
» Apple files for new distance-based pairing, auto contact data patents

It’s been some time since we heared about Zibri. Today he blogged again and this time he’s attacking the jailbreak community. Zibri also briefly mentions his upcoming?? ZiPhone release. He still doesn’t think his app is ready for public distribution. Check the post after the break.
» ZiPhone update

Apple has seeded some iPhone developers with a new beta iPhone firmware for testing. The new version is labeled iPhone OS 2.2 beta 1 and is accompanied by a new beta of the iPhone SDK (build 9M2611). Beyond “compatibility testing”, there are no other differences noted by Apple. It’s not clear yet if the new builds have any further implementation of background push notifications that have been promised by Apple.
» Apple releases iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 1(updated)

Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 3G into another 29 countries. Starting from the 26th of September 29 new countries will be added. This will make the iPhone 3G available in 73 countries as a total.  Unfortunately no details have been leaked if in any of these countries you will be able to buy it simlock-free or as prepaid.
» iPhone soon in another 29 countries

It’s starting to become routine that some developers are offering their applications for a lower price or even for free for a defined period. Today we have a new list of cheaper and free apps from the App Store. Click on to see the list.
» App Store - Deals (updated)