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Apple Now Accepting iPad Apps, Planning “Grand Opening” of iPad App Store

Apple is now accepting iPad apps for a “grand opening” of the iPad App Store, according to an email just sent to registered developers.
“iPad will begin shipping soon and your opportunity to be part of the grand opening of the iPad App Store starts today,” the email says.
There’s no details about when the store’s grand [...]

Security Expert: “Mac OS X Is Safer, But Less Secure”

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Tech site H-Online has an interesting story today, quoting security expert Charlie Miller about his forthcoming talk at the CanSecWest conference next week.
He says OS X is full of security holes. There are lots more than in Windows, he claims.
And yet: OS X is a safer system to use. Why? Because, in the words [...]

Apple Devotes Entire Home Page To Jerome York Obituary

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If ever you needed a sign that Apple was a different kind of technology company, this is it.
What other computer manufacturer would remove its top-selling, hype-inducing, industry-altering new product from the prime spot on its website home page, and replace it with an obituary to an investor?
This is one of those “Here’s to the [...]

Coming Soon: Steve Jobs, the Sitcom

Fake Steve creator Dan Lyons just signed a deal to bring Steve Jobs to another small screen near you.
The half-hour series called “iCon” is billed by the presser as “a savage satire centering on a fictional Silicon Valley CEO whose ego is a study in power and greed.”
Making sure the barbs prick will be the [...]

Daily Deals: Travel Chargers, FM Transmitters and Cases

We have an on-the-go extravaganza today, with items everyone needs to keep their iPhone or iPod powered, give them a voice and protect them with style. First up is a travel charger that usually cost $3.95, but when you use the code, the price drops to 99 cents. Likewise, we have an FM transmitter for your iPhone or iPod that normally costs $20, but is offered for just $15. The final top three is a clear shell case for your 2nd or 3rd generation iPod touch for $3 (usually costs $8). Along the way we have deals on software, iPhone apps — even 90 percent off on other cases.

As always, for details on these or other bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.

HandHeldItems.com offers the iPhone and iPod Travel Charger (pictured) for $3.15. Coupon code “newichargers” knocks it to 99 cents. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention as one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for such a charger.) Each features an IC chip to prevent over-charging and support for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod models with a dock connector. Deal ends November 30.

Of note, the iPhone and iPod Car Charger is also available for 99 cents via the coupon code mentioned above plus $2.85 for shipping.

The HHI All-in-One iPod / iPhone FM Transmitter in Black for $19.99. Add coupon code “ifmall” to your cart to slice it to $14.99. (With shipping at $5.95, it’s tied with our previous mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this particular transmitter.) This supports output frequencies between 88.1 and 107.9Hz, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for all dockable iPod and iPhone models.

Of note, HandHeldItems.com offers the same transmitter with a remote control for $18.99 via coupon code “fmallremote” plus $5.95 for shipping. Both deals expire November 30.

HandHeldItems.com offers this Translucent Shell Case w/ Screen Protector for Apple iPod touch in seven colors (Clear Black pictured) for $7.99. Coupon code “touchbackshell” cuts it to $2.99. (With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from a week ago for the lowest total price we could find for such a case.) It features PVC construction, cutouts for all buttons, and a screen protector. It is only compatible with the 2nd- and 3rd-generation iPod touch. Deal ends November 30.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Major Warhead for iPhone / iPod touch for free. (That’s the best deal we could find for this top-down tower defense game.)

eForCity.com offers this Patterned Clear Rubber Case for Apple iPhone / iPhone 3GS (pictured) for $5.99. Coupon code “EFWS111607″ cuts it to $3.99. (With free shipping, that’s $1 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $4.) This skin features a kaleidoscope effect and allows access to all buttons, controls, and ports.

Of note, eForCity.com also offers this Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPhone / iPhone 3GS in Hot Pink for $4.99. Coupon code “EFWS111606″ cuts it to $3.29. (With free shipping, that’s another price low.)

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Metal Gear Solid Touch for iPhone / iPod touch for 99 cents. (That’s $5 off and the best price we’ve seen for this game.)

Several iPhone and iPod touch applications available from the iTunes App Store have recently dropped in price. (Each is the best deal we’ve seen on that title.) The deals:

SpaceGeek: NASA News and Multimedia for 99 cents (pictured, $1 off): NASA and space exploration news
English Folk Songs / Piano Lesson PianoMan for 99 cents ($9 off): Piano instruction
iPutt Pro for $1.99 ($3 off): Putting tutorials
Sleepmaker Rain Pro for $1.99 ($1 off): Rain sound recording
Videopix for $2.99 ($2 off): Single video frame grabber

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of all Konami games for 99 cents each. (That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for each of these games.) The deals:

Metal Gear Solid Touch (pictured) for 99 cents (was $6)
Silent Hill: The Escape for 99 cents (was $5)
Frogger for 99 cents ( was $2)
Krazy Kart Racing for 99 cents (was $3)
Silent Scope for 99 cents (was $3)
PowerPros Touch for 99 cents (was $4)
Field Prowlers: Poice Rush! for 99 cents (new app)

HandHeldItems.com knocks up to 90% off select Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. [In all, 1,234 items are discounted, most of which are at or near lowest-we've-seen prices.] (Scroll down to see them all.) Deal ends November 30.

Today only, MacUpdate.com offers downloads of Conceited Software’s Clips for Mac for $14.95. (That’s $15 off and the lowest price we could find for this clipboard management utility.) Click here for more information.

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Ed Sutherland

Ed Sutherland is a veteran technology journalist who first heard of Apple when they grew on trees, Yahoo was run out of a Stanford dorm and Google was an unknown upstart. Since then, Sutherland has covered the whole technology landscape, concentrating on tracking the trends and figuring out the finances of large (and small) technology companies.

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