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Wilson and I both saw that new movie "Paranormal Activity" over the weekend, and although it's being touted as the new Exorcist, we both think it's more like an uncreative, boring version of The Blair Witch Project. Lots of build-up and suspense for a pretty vanilla ending, but I'm not sure what we expected out of a $10K movie. Maybe we've all just been completely spoiled by blockbusters like Roland Emmerch's upcoming disaster movie, 2012. Jeff's not a huge fan, per usual, but watch this insane clip and TRY NOT TO PANIC.We've seen and played with our fair share of ridiculous iPhone apps before, but the new Puff! app is the latest Japanese game that might raise some flags...amongst other things. Dancing the line between SFW and not, the program allows you to literally blow up the skirts of women, a la Marilyn Monroe. The app uses the iPhone's microphone to sense the virtual gust of wind that "gives the onscreen character a brief moment of embarrassment."Speaking of inappropriate things, Marge Simpson just scored the cover of Playboy Magazine. In what seems like the worst business plan ever, the November version of the popular men's magazine will feature a 3-page pictorial with "implied nudity..." we're not even sure what that means, but we can't imagine hordes of teenagers flocking to the nearest liquor store to pick up this issue. Besides, we would rather see Lois Griffin on the cover...no offense, Margie.EPISODE 43PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio |Subscribe in RSS Video Video coming soon, check back later today!Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Movies and TV shows coming to PS3-
Movies and TV shows coming to PS3?
The PlayStation 3's newest v2.30 firmware just came out yesterday, but Sony isn't show any signs of slowing down its updates for the PS3. In a blog yesterday, Senior Vice President Peter Dille wrote this enticing tidbit:Many of you have been hearing rumblings about a video service that will allow you to download full-length TV shows and movies via PLAYSTATION Network for North America. While I don't have any new announcements here for the PlayStation Nation, it's already been confirmed that we'll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you've seen or used. Ultimately the goal of the PLAYSTATION Network service will be to break through the overwhelming clutter of digital media to give you the TV, movies, and gaming content you want. More on this very soon...That sounds pretty promising for PS3 fans, but until we get more information, all we can do is speculate. Just a few months ago, there were plenty of rumors about Netflix coming to the PS3. That would certainly be a great score for the PS3, as many people already have Netflix subscriptions and consumers seem more open to subscription plans for movies than they do for music. Another solid option would be support for Hulu, which offers a bunch of TV shows from Fox and NBC--plus some Universal movies--broken up only by short 15-second ads. This might seem even better to some PS3 owners, mainly because it's 100 percent free. The most likely option is that Sony rolls out its own video service, and that has the biggest potential to be a bust. Sony always seems to be a little quirky with digital media downloads (see: Sony Connect and ATRAC3), and we're betting that a proprietary "Sony Video Store" would be much more expensive than Hulu or Netflix--probably more in line with iTunes pricing.What do you think? Would you use Netflix on your PS3? Would Hulu be a worthwhile add-on? Or will Sony finally get digital media downloads right on the PS3?
The PlayStation 3's newest v2.30 firmware just came out yesterday, but Sony isn't show any signs of slowing down its updates for the PS3. In a blog yesterday, Senior Vice President Peter Dille wrote this enticing tidbit:Many of you have been hearing rumblings about a video service that will allow you to download full-length TV shows and movies via PLAYSTATION Network for North America. While I don't have any new announcements here for the PlayStation Nation, it's already been confirmed that we'll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you've seen or used. Ultimately the goal of the PLAYSTATION Network service will be to break through the overwhelming clutter of digital media to give you the TV, movies, and gaming content you want. More on this very soon...That sounds pretty promising for PS3 fans, but until we get more information, all we can do is speculate. Just a few months ago, there were plenty of rumors about Netflix coming to the PS3. That would certainly be a great score for the PS3, as many people already have Netflix subscriptions and consumers seem more open to subscription plans for movies than they do for music. Another solid option would be support for Hulu, which offers a bunch of TV shows from Fox and NBC--plus some Universal movies--broken up only by short 15-second ads. This might seem even better to some PS3 owners, mainly because it's 100 percent free. The most likely option is that Sony rolls out its own video service, and that has the biggest potential to be a bust. Sony always seems to be a little quirky with digital media downloads (see: Sony Connect and ATRAC3), and we're betting that a proprietary "Sony Video Store" would be much more expensive than Hulu or Netflix--probably more in line with iTunes pricing.What do you think? Would you use Netflix on your PS3? Would Hulu be a worthwhile add-on? Or will Sony finally get digital media downloads right on the PS3?
Get a refurbished Nook Color for $179.99 shipped
Get a refurbished Nook Color for $179.99 shipped
This deal is so likely to sell out, I'm giving you four bonus deals below. Just in case.Today only, and while supplies last, 1 Sale A Day has the refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Color e-reader for $179.99 shipped. (Thanks to my buddy Sheldon for sharing this deal!)This is my new favorite gadget. It's an awesome Android-powered e-reader that can also run a nice selection of apps (including, but not limited to, Angry Birds).In fact, with the nifty Nook2Android card, you can turn the the Nook Color into a full-blown Android tablet--and run apps like Kindle and Kobo, thereby working around the dreaded e-book "lock-in."Like the refurbs sold by Barnes & Noble directly, this one comes with a full one-year warranty--meaning it's effectively good as new.Interestingly, Barnes & Noble is still selling refurbished Nook Colors for $199--exactly the price I paid when I ordered one yesterday! Gahhhhh! See, even The Cheapskate gets burned every now and again. If only I'd waited 24 hours.You: Don't wait even 1 hour. I guarantee you these will sell out quickly. At $179, the Nook Color is way too good to pass up.Bonus deal: Adorama has the sexy, stylish Lexmark Genesis S815 multifunction printer for $154.99 shipped. (List price: $299.99.) This is less an MFP and more a work of art. Anyone own one of these?Bonus deal No. 2: Flying Delta anytime soon? You can get free inflight Wi-Fi from Gogo when you use promo code DIETCOKEGOGO.Bonus deal No. 3: As a big Fountains of Wayne fan, I have to note that the band's just-released new album, "Sky Full of Holes," is available from Amazon MP3 for just $3.99--complete with exclusive bonus track! iTunes charges $9.99.Bonus deal No. 4: Amazon has a Kingston Datatraveler 8GB flash drive for just $7.99. (Update: Sorry, it's now up to $11.99.) Amazon Prime members get free shipping; everyone else will have to pay $5.58--unless you pad your cart to over $25, in which case shipping is free.
This deal is so likely to sell out, I'm giving you four bonus deals below. Just in case.Today only, and while supplies last, 1 Sale A Day has the refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Color e-reader for $179.99 shipped. (Thanks to my buddy Sheldon for sharing this deal!)This is my new favorite gadget. It's an awesome Android-powered e-reader that can also run a nice selection of apps (including, but not limited to, Angry Birds).In fact, with the nifty Nook2Android card, you can turn the the Nook Color into a full-blown Android tablet--and run apps like Kindle and Kobo, thereby working around the dreaded e-book "lock-in."Like the refurbs sold by Barnes & Noble directly, this one comes with a full one-year warranty--meaning it's effectively good as new.Interestingly, Barnes & Noble is still selling refurbished Nook Colors for $199--exactly the price I paid when I ordered one yesterday! Gahhhhh! See, even The Cheapskate gets burned every now and again. If only I'd waited 24 hours.You: Don't wait even 1 hour. I guarantee you these will sell out quickly. At $179, the Nook Color is way too good to pass up.Bonus deal: Adorama has the sexy, stylish Lexmark Genesis S815 multifunction printer for $154.99 shipped. (List price: $299.99.) This is less an MFP and more a work of art. Anyone own one of these?Bonus deal No. 2: Flying Delta anytime soon? You can get free inflight Wi-Fi from Gogo when you use promo code DIETCOKEGOGO.Bonus deal No. 3: As a big Fountains of Wayne fan, I have to note that the band's just-released new album, "Sky Full of Holes," is available from Amazon MP3 for just $3.99--complete with exclusive bonus track! iTunes charges $9.99.Bonus deal No. 4: Amazon has a Kingston Datatraveler 8GB flash drive for just $7.99. (Update: Sorry, it's now up to $11.99.) Amazon Prime members get free shipping; everyone else will have to pay $5.58--unless you pad your cart to over $25, in which case shipping is free.
Get a quad-core desktop PC for $348
Get a quad-core desktop PC for $348
A couple weeks ago I posted a Gateway quad-core desktop PC for $279.99--a pretty killer deal by all rights, which is probably why it sold out almost instantly. Hopefully today's will last a little longer.Update: Uh, no, guess it didn't. These quad-cores are obviously very popular items. It's beyond my control, I'm afraid, but I apologize once again for the quick sellout.UpdateNo. 2: Back in stock! For the moment, at least...An outfit called BuyDakota (by way of Buy.com) has a much-better equipped Gateway SX2802-01 quad-core desktop PC for $347.99 shipped.By "much better" I mean a faster processor, more RAM, more storage, and Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Windows Vista.However, like the previous Gateway, this one's a refurb--and the product page doesn't mention anything about the warranty. (Assume 90 days, but check with the vendor before you order.)The SX2802-01 packs a ton of power into its cute, small case. In addition to a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor, you get 4GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive, 5.1-channel audio support, an HDMI port, and a whopping nine USB ports.The one and only letdown here is the integrated Intel X4500 graphics. The SX2802-01 does have an available PCI Express x16 expansion slot, meaning you could install a faster video card if desired--but it's a half-height slot, so your options are somewhat limited. Also, the 220-watt power supply won't be able to handle many of today's ultrahigh-end cards.(That said, here's a GeForce 9400GT card for $44.99 shipped (after rebate) that would provide a major graphics boost. Food for thought.)CNET hasn't reviewed this system, but PC Magazine gave the Gateway SX2802-01 high marks--and that was based on its $499.99 list price. If you don't mind going the refurb route, this is your chance to score some serious computing power for cheap, cheap, cheap.Backup deal: Over at my Business Hacks blog (you've bookmarked it, right?), I've got three sweet deals for business users: free software, cheap domain registrations, and an unbeatable price on Entrepreneur Magazine subscriptions.Backup dealNo. 2: Today only, Giveaway of the Day has Extra DVD to iPhone Ripper absolutely free. Why pay iTunes for iPhone/iPod-compatible downloads of movies you already own? Haven't tried this utility myself, but, hey, you can't argue with the price.
A couple weeks ago I posted a Gateway quad-core desktop PC for $279.99--a pretty killer deal by all rights, which is probably why it sold out almost instantly. Hopefully today's will last a little longer.Update: Uh, no, guess it didn't. These quad-cores are obviously very popular items. It's beyond my control, I'm afraid, but I apologize once again for the quick sellout.UpdateNo. 2: Back in stock! For the moment, at least...An outfit called BuyDakota (by way of Buy.com) has a much-better equipped Gateway SX2802-01 quad-core desktop PC for $347.99 shipped.By "much better" I mean a faster processor, more RAM, more storage, and Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Windows Vista.However, like the previous Gateway, this one's a refurb--and the product page doesn't mention anything about the warranty. (Assume 90 days, but check with the vendor before you order.)The SX2802-01 packs a ton of power into its cute, small case. In addition to a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor, you get 4GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive, 5.1-channel audio support, an HDMI port, and a whopping nine USB ports.The one and only letdown here is the integrated Intel X4500 graphics. The SX2802-01 does have an available PCI Express x16 expansion slot, meaning you could install a faster video card if desired--but it's a half-height slot, so your options are somewhat limited. Also, the 220-watt power supply won't be able to handle many of today's ultrahigh-end cards.(That said, here's a GeForce 9400GT card for $44.99 shipped (after rebate) that would provide a major graphics boost. Food for thought.)CNET hasn't reviewed this system, but PC Magazine gave the Gateway SX2802-01 high marks--and that was based on its $499.99 list price. If you don't mind going the refurb route, this is your chance to score some serious computing power for cheap, cheap, cheap.Backup deal: Over at my Business Hacks blog (you've bookmarked it, right?), I've got three sweet deals for business users: free software, cheap domain registrations, and an unbeatable price on Entrepreneur Magazine subscriptions.Backup dealNo. 2: Today only, Giveaway of the Day has Extra DVD to iPhone Ripper absolutely free. Why pay iTunes for iPhone/iPod-compatible downloads of movies you already own? Haven't tried this utility myself, but, hey, you can't argue with the price.
Indie film legend accuses Apple, Google of Web piracy
Indie film legend accuses Apple, Google of Web piracy
Yahoo?And calling out Apple is a head-scratcher too. All the major film studios and networks distribute downloads through iTunes. The same with the music-recording companies. Apple sells music and movies legally and always has.Content creators are sure to point out that Google has a much more spotty record on protecting content. Weinstein mentioned YouTube, a site where people divide complete movies into 10-minute long clips. While that still occurs, Google has a filtering technology that has helped keep some of that content off the Web's top video-sharing service.More importantly, Google has implemented numerous antipiracy measures recently and cut big distribution deals with film studios and record labels for Google Play.Had Weinstein lashed out against MegaUpload or Rapidshare, he would have at least been in step with the rest of the entertainment industry. Many in the film and music sectors accuse those cloud storage services of encouraging copyright infringement, though the sites say they operate legally.One reason why Weinstein may have rattled his saber is that at another recent function, he lamented the decline in film revenue, which he blamed on piracy and consolidation in the sector, The Register reported. As a result, he said he and brother Bob are planning to do more TV production.While he's at it, Weinstein should do some homework or else risk getting lumped in with Jon Bon Jovi and other stars who have made uninformed statements about copyright and the Internet. The impression they leave is that they're only aware that their royalty checks are getting smaller but haven't taken the time to find out what's really happening in their business.
Yahoo?And calling out Apple is a head-scratcher too. All the major film studios and networks distribute downloads through iTunes. The same with the music-recording companies. Apple sells music and movies legally and always has.Content creators are sure to point out that Google has a much more spotty record on protecting content. Weinstein mentioned YouTube, a site where people divide complete movies into 10-minute long clips. While that still occurs, Google has a filtering technology that has helped keep some of that content off the Web's top video-sharing service.More importantly, Google has implemented numerous antipiracy measures recently and cut big distribution deals with film studios and record labels for Google Play.Had Weinstein lashed out against MegaUpload or Rapidshare, he would have at least been in step with the rest of the entertainment industry. Many in the film and music sectors accuse those cloud storage services of encouraging copyright infringement, though the sites say they operate legally.One reason why Weinstein may have rattled his saber is that at another recent function, he lamented the decline in film revenue, which he blamed on piracy and consolidation in the sector, The Register reported. As a result, he said he and brother Bob are planning to do more TV production.While he's at it, Weinstein should do some homework or else risk getting lumped in with Jon Bon Jovi and other stars who have made uninformed statements about copyright and the Internet. The impression they leave is that they're only aware that their royalty checks are getting smaller but haven't taken the time to find out what's really happening in their business.
Indications show Apple's Retina MacBook Pro still overpriced
Indications show Apple's Retina MacBook Pro still overpriced
Even with recent price cuts, the Retina MacBook Pro is still plagued by inventory problems, according to an Asia-based report. Component suppliers in Asia have not seen a major increase in orders, forcing Apple to sit on unsold inventory, according to a report in Digitimes. That won't come as a surprise to U.S. retailers who have already indicated that the 13.3-inch Pro isn't selling as expected.Last week, the base 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro model plunged temporarily to $1,299 at MacConnection, a whopping $400 off its original price.The model debuted at $1,699 in October.But Apple cut the price to $1,499 in February after widespread discounting from retailers such as Best Buy and MacMall. Best Buy and MacMall are now selling the least-expensive 128GB model for $1,449, about $50 off Apple's price.Related storiesHow low can the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro go? $1,299The original pricing on the Retina MBP was a miscalculation by Apple.And the additional $200 discount at MacConnection last week may indicate that $1,499 -- Apple's price -- may still be too high. Apple is facing newfound competition from Google's Chromebook Pixel, which bests the MBP in a few key hardware areas: it has higher pixel density (239 pixels per inch versus the MBP's 227), has a touch screen, and can be configured with internal 4G.And the base Pixel model is priced at $1,299. This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Even with recent price cuts, the Retina MacBook Pro is still plagued by inventory problems, according to an Asia-based report. Component suppliers in Asia have not seen a major increase in orders, forcing Apple to sit on unsold inventory, according to a report in Digitimes. That won't come as a surprise to U.S. retailers who have already indicated that the 13.3-inch Pro isn't selling as expected.Last week, the base 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro model plunged temporarily to $1,299 at MacConnection, a whopping $400 off its original price.The model debuted at $1,699 in October.But Apple cut the price to $1,499 in February after widespread discounting from retailers such as Best Buy and MacMall. Best Buy and MacMall are now selling the least-expensive 128GB model for $1,449, about $50 off Apple's price.Related storiesHow low can the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro go? $1,299The original pricing on the Retina MBP was a miscalculation by Apple.And the additional $200 discount at MacConnection last week may indicate that $1,499 -- Apple's price -- may still be too high. Apple is facing newfound competition from Google's Chromebook Pixel, which bests the MBP in a few key hardware areas: it has higher pixel density (239 pixels per inch versus the MBP's 227), has a touch screen, and can be configured with internal 4G.And the base Pixel model is priced at $1,299. This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
In-app purchase hacker sets sights on Mac App Store
In-app purchase hacker sets sights on Mac App Store
The exploit that allowed users to purchase digital goods inside iOS apps without actually paying has jumped platforms and now works on Apple's Mac platform. The Next Web notes that programmer Alexei Borodin, who created the iOS in-app purchase exploit, now has a similar solution for apps purchased in Apple's Mac App Store. Like the exploit for iOS, this too requires that users install special security certificates on their machines, though it also requires the installation of an extra helper program. The hacked in-app purchase dialog (click to enlarge).In-AppStore.comEarlier today Apple said it had a fix coming in the next version of iOS, due out in the next few months, that patches the exploit. In the meantime it offered a solution that requires developers to instate a cross-check for in-app purchases with receipts from its own servers.The Next Web reports that before this method -- which Apple says will prevent iOS users from getting in-app freebies -- became available, more than 8.4 million free purchases were made. That's up big from the 30,000 that were reported immediately after the exploit became available last week.CNET has contacted Apple about this newer exploit aimed at the Mac App Store and will update this post when we know more. As mentioned in previous coverage, both Apple and its developers face a loss of profits if the exploit remains in use from would-be spenders. Developers get 70 percent of the revenue from purchases made inside their apps, while Apple gets the other 30 percent.
The exploit that allowed users to purchase digital goods inside iOS apps without actually paying has jumped platforms and now works on Apple's Mac platform. The Next Web notes that programmer Alexei Borodin, who created the iOS in-app purchase exploit, now has a similar solution for apps purchased in Apple's Mac App Store. Like the exploit for iOS, this too requires that users install special security certificates on their machines, though it also requires the installation of an extra helper program. The hacked in-app purchase dialog (click to enlarge).In-AppStore.comEarlier today Apple said it had a fix coming in the next version of iOS, due out in the next few months, that patches the exploit. In the meantime it offered a solution that requires developers to instate a cross-check for in-app purchases with receipts from its own servers.The Next Web reports that before this method -- which Apple says will prevent iOS users from getting in-app freebies -- became available, more than 8.4 million free purchases were made. That's up big from the 30,000 that were reported immediately after the exploit became available last week.CNET has contacted Apple about this newer exploit aimed at the Mac App Store and will update this post when we know more. As mentioned in previous coverage, both Apple and its developers face a loss of profits if the exploit remains in use from would-be spenders. Developers get 70 percent of the revenue from purchases made inside their apps, while Apple gets the other 30 percent.
Imports of HTC smartphones slowly resume
Imports of HTC smartphones slowly resume
After a patent dispute with Apple held up imports of some of its smartphones, HTC says its phones are beginning to trickle through U.S. Customs.It's unknown whether the One X or Evo 4G LTE -- the first two phones put in limbo by Customs officials last week over unresolved patent infringement issues with Apple -- are among those being released. Each model must be inspected by Customs and will be released once the agency completes its inspection and approves its release, HTC said today in a statement. "Some models have gone through inspection and been released to our carriers customers," HTC said. "We don't have the status of each specific device model at this time, but we are working closely with Customs."Related storiesJudge tells Apple and HTC to start talking settlementHTC phone imports held up over Apple disputeHands-on with the HTC Evo V 4GHTC was dealt a setback in December when the International Trade Commission, a federal agency with the power to enforce bans on products shipping to the U.S., ruled that HTC infringed on Apple's patent for data detection. The process allows a mobile device to recognize items like e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and addresses in text and automatically move them to a calendar, dialer, or mapping application.The quasi-judicial body said in its ruling that it would impose an import ban on some of HTC's products if the feature wasn't removed by April 19, 2012. Immediately after that ruling, HTC announced it would soon remove the feature from "all of our phones."Related video:This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
After a patent dispute with Apple held up imports of some of its smartphones, HTC says its phones are beginning to trickle through U.S. Customs.It's unknown whether the One X or Evo 4G LTE -- the first two phones put in limbo by Customs officials last week over unresolved patent infringement issues with Apple -- are among those being released. Each model must be inspected by Customs and will be released once the agency completes its inspection and approves its release, HTC said today in a statement. "Some models have gone through inspection and been released to our carriers customers," HTC said. "We don't have the status of each specific device model at this time, but we are working closely with Customs."Related storiesJudge tells Apple and HTC to start talking settlementHTC phone imports held up over Apple disputeHands-on with the HTC Evo V 4GHTC was dealt a setback in December when the International Trade Commission, a federal agency with the power to enforce bans on products shipping to the U.S., ruled that HTC infringed on Apple's patent for data detection. The process allows a mobile device to recognize items like e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and addresses in text and automatically move them to a calendar, dialer, or mapping application.The quasi-judicial body said in its ruling that it would impose an import ban on some of HTC's products if the feature wasn't removed by April 19, 2012. Immediately after that ruling, HTC announced it would soon remove the feature from "all of our phones."Related video:This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
iMessage bug swats iPhone owners who switch to Android
iMessage bug swats iPhone owners who switch to Android
Some new Android handset owners are complaining that they can't receive text messages from friends who own iPhones.According to a growing thread in Apple's support forums, former iPhone owners that had been communicating with friends via iMessage are unable to receive any messages from those same folks when they try texting from an Android device."I bought an Android phone tonight, replacing my iPhone," Apple support forums user "Literroy" posted last month. "I also ported my number to the new phone. However, now, anytime someone with an iPhone tries to SMS me, their phone automatically sends it as an iMessage, which I can't receive, since I no longer use my iPhone." Related storiesA tour of iOS 5 on the iPhone (iMessage)How to get started with iMessageApple's iMessage is stuck in the depressing pastOver the last few weeks, dozens of posters on that thread and others have complained of the same issue, and so far, Apple hasn't offered a simple fix. However, one user, "Alphonsusjude," claims to have a workaround, which involves accessing a user's Apple profile and unregistering the iPhone they were previously using.Apple delivered iMessage in iOS 5 last year. The service allows the operating system's users, which include iPad and iPod Touch owners, to send free text messages to each other. However, at least for some users that no longer want to use that platform, breaking away from it seems to be far more difficult than expected.Apple did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment on the reported bug.(Via TechCrunch)
Some new Android handset owners are complaining that they can't receive text messages from friends who own iPhones.According to a growing thread in Apple's support forums, former iPhone owners that had been communicating with friends via iMessage are unable to receive any messages from those same folks when they try texting from an Android device."I bought an Android phone tonight, replacing my iPhone," Apple support forums user "Literroy" posted last month. "I also ported my number to the new phone. However, now, anytime someone with an iPhone tries to SMS me, their phone automatically sends it as an iMessage, which I can't receive, since I no longer use my iPhone." Related storiesA tour of iOS 5 on the iPhone (iMessage)How to get started with iMessageApple's iMessage is stuck in the depressing pastOver the last few weeks, dozens of posters on that thread and others have complained of the same issue, and so far, Apple hasn't offered a simple fix. However, one user, "Alphonsusjude," claims to have a workaround, which involves accessing a user's Apple profile and unregistering the iPhone they were previously using.Apple delivered iMessage in iOS 5 last year. The service allows the operating system's users, which include iPad and iPod Touch owners, to send free text messages to each other. However, at least for some users that no longer want to use that platform, breaking away from it seems to be far more difficult than expected.Apple did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment on the reported bug.(Via TechCrunch)
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