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Apple Rejects Latest Version of CastCatcher

Apple has rejected version 1.3 of CastCatcher for the iPhone, claiming that the internet radio app violates its SDK Agreement because it transfers “excessive volumes of data” over cellular networks.  The rejection is a bit puzzling because other streaming radio apps are available at the Apple Store, including a previous version of CastCatcher. 

And all of these applications use about the same amount of bandwith.  CastCatcher developer Armo Mousa recently stated that he has no idea why the latest version was rejected and that Apple has not been as helpful as they usually are since they rejected the update about two weeks ago.  It’s probably just some sort of technical or review glitch, but when Apple’s involved you always get a little bit paranoid.  Is there some forthcoming Apple app that we don’t know about yet?

Guess what, later on Castcatcher 1.3 was accepted.   Gotta check that app aproval process again

iPhone Software 2.2 Out on Friday! [Rumor]

iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 Software Review

We have heard reports that Apple intends to release the next software update for the iPhone, version 2.2,  coming Friday, November 21st.  We previously reported on some of the expected updates , but we now have a bit more info now that the big day is fast approaching: 

• Changes to the Safari interface and a new location for Google search
• A new Apple Store app with an interface for categories and the ability to “report a problem”
• Auto-correction toggle
• Japanese Emoji icons
• Google Street View, walking, and transit directions
• The ability to directly download podcasts

Do you think that maybe, just maybe, cut-and-paste will be included too?

Sketches: Draw, jot, edit and enjoy

Sketches

Do you often find yourself doodling during classes or important meetings?  Or writing important notes on your hand in lieu of a shortage of paper? Then you'll appreciate Sketches from LateNiteSoft.  Draw, jot, and even annotate photos with lines, shapes, text and colors via your iPhone.

Features

• Write, sketch, "enhance"--let your imagination run wild, just with the tip of your finger
• Plenty of fonts, shapes, colors, and other goodies to choose from
• Take photos with your iPhone camera and use them as your canvases
• Save your Sketches to the Photo Album
• Built-in Mail function lets you send your creations to friends and family via email or Twitter
• Zoom and Eraser tools allow you to perfect your work
• Recover original drawings you modified by touching and holding the Undo button (Doing this will also give you a selection of other options)
• Turn your creations into a unique wallpaper for your iPhone

Limitations

• None that we can see!

Summary

Sketches is simple, yet offers plenty of entertainment and avenues for creativity.  It's practicality as a digital notepad should not go unnoticed, either.  Both kids and adults will enjoy Sketches.

Available

App Store; $5.99