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tuaw.com - 10/28/2008

Rumor roundup: iPhone 2.2 firmware details

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Apple has given developers a taste of the new iPhone firmware, version 2.2 beta 2, and it includes a host of spiffy new features that are making the rounds online. A tipster shared with us some screenshots of the new firmware, including what appears to be the ability to download podcasts ...

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uniqlo.jp - 11/1/2008

Weekly App Store Roundup: Nov. 1, 2008

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