Make of this what you will, either the impending public launch of iTunes Match or just another step along the beta test path, but Apple has informed developers they’ll be deleting all current iTunes Match libraries today.

Apple previously said they’d be launching iTunes Match, their paid iCloud music locker service, in October, which has since come and gone decidedly launch-less. Under the theory of better done right than done right now, let’s just hope if it’s arriving soon, it’s arriving in good working order.

Anyone already have their $24.99 set aside for it?

Apple has announced an replacement program for the first generation iPod nano following potential safety risks that have arisen due to issues with overheating.

This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect. While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages.

Apple recommends that you stop using your iPod nano (1st gen) and follow the process noted below to order a replacement unit, free of charge.

Note: This battery issue is specific to the iPod nano (1st gen) and does not affect any other iPod.

Apple has posted a support page detailing the replacement process. Link below.

Source: iPod nano (1st generation) Replacement Program via @daveizzle

If you want to stop talking to Siri and just use your mind to ask it to do things, that possibility may have just become a step closer to reality. A couple of guys decided as a hobby, to tinker around with an iPhone 4S and some ECG (Electrocardiogram) pads. The ECG pads take brain wave patterns and translate them into synthesized speech. The speech is then directed through the 3.5mm headset jack and Siri hears it and acts on the command. The engineers working on "Project Black Mirror" have been able to link 25 brain wave patterns to Siri commands.

Now before we get too excited, you still need to press the home button to initiate a Siri listening mode and the project currently consists of a large test board hooked up to a Macbook pro; it could hardly be called portable. The guys plan on launching a Kickstarter page very soon to attract investment and get the project off the ground.

Take a look at the videos below and let us know what you think. There is a lot of buzz suggesting that the whole setup is a fake. To be honest, it does look too good to be true.

Source: Intomobile via 9to5Mac

The popular FPS series, Modern Combat, has brought a new addition – Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation. It brings more intensity, better graphics, and a battle for freedom of the United States.

The best, most realistic smartphone FPS series returns with even higher intensity and an apocalyptic battle for the freedom of the United States, for one or more players.

BE THE HERO OF AN EXPLOSIVE SOLO CAMPAIGN

• Fight through a 13-mission campaign from Los Angeles to Pakistan.
• Witness multiple memorable moments thanks to AAA scenario-scripting.
• Experience different types of gameplay: escort, destroy, helicopter, 4×4 chase…

LIVE THE MOST IMMERSIVE REAL WAR EXPERIENCE

• The deepest and most intuitive FPS gameplay on smartphones improved once again, now with a sprint and slide feature.
• Gaze-upon next-gen GFX that allow for an unprecedented rendering of environments.
• Improved SFX and voice acting will immerse you in an apocalyptic scenario.

ENJOY WHAT IS SIMPLY THE BEST MULTIPLAYER ON SMARTPHONES

• Enter battles for up to 12 players in 6 exclusive maps and 7 different modes.
• Use your customized weapons to move up an addictive leaderboard with more than just ranks.

Giveaway

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Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation is available on the iPhone and iPad for $6.99.

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Qwizful is an iPhone educational app for kids ages 4-7. It is filled with questions on key topics that are taught in school so as to prepare your child for the classroom. Qwizful aims to make the quiz and learning environment fun and enjoyable so that the process feels more like a game.

Qwizful is an enriching and entertaining educational tool that is designed to engage 4-7 years old in effective learning.

• Practice extensive quizzes targeting key topics, including:

  • analogies
  • sequencing
  • pictorial and verbal reasoning
  • geometry
  • math
  • vocabulary
  • time telling

• Track your progress and try to achieve the best results in the shortest time

• Benefit from an abundance of fun stimulating exercises that incorporate carefully formulated educational contents.

• Qwizful was developed by loving parents in close consultation with education and media experts.

• Each quiz has been tested by children and experts to achieve effective practice, offer fun interaction and build confidence. In this vein, Qwizful combines meticulously crafted content, colorful inventive illustrations and dynamic sound that children enjoy and appreciate.

Qwizful is available on the iPhone for free and includes the first 40 questions.

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New to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and iOS 5 and wondering how to configure Notification Center so you get the alerts you need but not the interruptions you don’t? Luckily, you can choose between 3 different alert styles, from in-your-face popups to subtle banners to none at all. Follow along and we’ll show you how!

Popup Alerts

Popup alerts are the old style iOS notifications of the pass, a big box that leaps out at you and won’t do anything else until you either cancel it or act on it. While old school, these types of alerts still have their place for anything your really don’t want to miss — alarms, calendar appointments, reminders, etc. If you want to be absolutely, positively certain you see something, set notifications to a popup alert.

Banners

Banners briefly roll down from the top of the screen. If you don’t want to be bothered by a notification, you simply ignore the banner and go about your business, dismiss the banner by flicking it away, or just wait a couple of seconds and it will roll back up and disappear all on its own. Because they’re subtle, they’re best used for things that are nice-to-known but not incredibly urgent — personal email, social network messages, news alerts, etc. If it’s not critical but you are curious, set notification to banners.

None

If you set a notification to none, you won’t get an alert at all. No popup, no banner, no nothing. Because you won’t be alerted, this is best for apps that you want to keep around but don’t want to know about unless you specifically open them — games you play infrequently, social apps you seldom visit, apps you only use when traveling, etc. If it’s more interruption than notification, set it to none.

Configuring alert styles

Apple has included deep granular controls in the Notification Center, so configuring it can seem like a daunting task for new users. It’s really simple, however, so just follow these quick steps to help you configure Notification Center in iOS 5:

1. Open the Settings app from the iPhone home screen.
2. Tap the ‘Notifications’ settings pane.
3. Tap the name of the app you want to configure the alert style for.
4. Choose popup alerts, banner alerts, or no alerts.

Bonus tip: Sounds

In addition to the three notification types listed above, you often also have the option to set a sound and/or vibration alert for a notification. Again, if the notification is really important to you — SMS/MMS/iMessage, Twitter DM or Facebook message, work email, etc. you may want to hear and feel when it comes in.

Otherwise, you can turn sound off and enjoy a slightly more peaceful existence.

1. Launch Settings
2. Scroll down and tap Sound
3. Choose the app you want to set the Sound for

That’s it, you’re ready to stay informed but not overwhelmed! We’ll be back with more Notification Center tips shortly but in the meantime if you have any advice on keeping alerts under control, let us know in comments!

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