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Flash needs to be on the iPhone. Adobe knows it, Apple knows it, we know it. Due to Flash’s many integrations on the Internet from advertisements to games and even full blown web sites, people are craving this functionality on their iPhone everywhere and a quick search on Twitter shows you what I am talking about. Not to mention it flys in the face of Apple’s own statements that Mobile Safari browses “the true web” as it most certainly does not without Flash, Java and Active-X support.

The Good News, Flash streaming video is close …

Streaming flash video for example can be interpreted by iMobile Cinema but it is only available for 1.x version firmware at the moment. According to the website the 2.x firmware version is in the works. Can’t wait for this to be a reality as it is the main reason I want flash to perform on my phone.

Many sites are also offering iPhone friendly video now as they realize the political lockout of the Flash player may take a while to get resolved.

The Bad News, Wired says it will never happen …

If you read the doom and gloom article over at Wired you may agree with them and give up hope.

Personally, I think they are dead wrong because hackers or 3rd party developers will address the solution if Apple does not. My prediction is that a jailbreak version of the Flash player shows up mid-next year at the latest. Can’t wait.

There are 19 iPhone applications on sale in the App Store today. Some of them are even free! Check them out after the jump. Read more »

Category: Education
Released: Nov 30, 2008
Price: $0.99

Description:
This app is a quick reference guide to ratio and simple proportion and is part of a growing set of cellphone guides. It’s ideal for students as the menu design reinforces each problem solving step. Examples highlight and simplify algebra that students find hard. Large crystal clear text and graphics make the app ideal for quick reference or a longer read. The app has a wide range of examples, - Finding a ratio
- Simple proportion
- Finding total shared given one share
- Finding possible totals given a ratio
- Harder ratio questions You go step by step through example questions, or go straight to a particular step.

Website: http://www.quickguidemath.co.uk
Support Website: http://www.quickguidemath.co.uk

Category: Photography
Released: Nov 26, 2008
Price: $0.99

Description:
Turn your photo & snap shot into polaroid with ease. Currently comes with 2 styles: black & white, and grunge. Features:
* instant polaroid
* black & white * grunge
* combine any styles together Upcoming features:
* more styles
* create your own polaroid wall
* share your wall with friends

Website: http://polarock.com
Support Website: http://polarock.com

Category: Productivity
Released: Nov 25, 2008
Price: $0.99

Description:
Beautiful Typing, The Thumb
The Thumb is an application to dramatically improve the typing speed of an iPhone or iPod touch user. It allows a user to master the creative touch interface of iPhone and iPod Touch. With amazing interface of The Thumb, you will be able to exceed your current typing speed for a smart phone. The Thumb’s beautiful interface allows you to concentrate on typing. Through the typing animation function, you can just simply follow. After a while, you will be amazed to find the dramatically improved typing speed. The application provides various information while you are tying, such as misspelled words, accuracy and speed of your typing. Furthermore, with the application’s Blind keyboard function, which allows a user’s free control, your tying speed will be dramatically improved.

Website: http://www.imagebakery.tv/iphone
Support Website: http://www.imagebakery.tv/iphone

Category: Productivity
Released: Nov 23, 2008
Price: $48.99

Description:
Ensemble d’utilitaires de calcul d’éléments béton armé suivant les règles BAEL 91.
- FlexRect : Sections rectangulaires en flexion simple;
- Poteaux B.A. : Poteaux en compression simple;
- Fondations B.A. : Fondations sous charge centrée;
- Parois fléchies : suivant l’annexe E.5 du BAEL;
- Consoles courtes : suivant l’annexe E.6 du BAEL;
- Section d’acier : choix des diamètres des aciers;

Website: http://www.adx-online.com/prog/ipocketba/ipocketba.html
Support Website: http://www.adx-online.com/prog/ipocketba/ipocketba.html

Category: Productivity
Released: Nov 21, 2008
Price: $4.99

Description:
WritePad Notes Edition is a simple notes organizer for iPhone and iPad Touch based on the WritePad text editor. You can view and edit your notes in landscape and portrait modes using either WritePad handwriting recognition or the standard iPhone keyboard. You can sort notes by creation date, modification date, or note title in an ascending or a descending order. You can also copy and paste text between notes, or filter notes by characters or words found in the note title. The WritePad Editor features the advanced handwriting recognition engine for the English language (support for several other languages will be available soon) developed specifically for iPhone. It recognizes all handwriting styles: cursive, print, and mixed. To enter the text you can simply write with your finger on the iPhone screen in either landscape or portrait mode employing your own handwriting style. It also allows easily switching between the handwriting recognition and the standard iPhone keyboard. In addition, WritePad notes edition allows users to export (import) notes as CSV files and store it in a shared folder so it can be transferred to a desktop computer. Any note can be sent via email with a touch of a single button. Benefits and features: * Enter notes any way want, using iPhone keyboard or handwriting, in landscape or portrait
* Advanced handwriting recognition engine for the English language recognizes practically any handwriting style
* Custom WritePad edit control supports cut, copy, paste, multilevel undo and redo, spell checker with user dictionary, and text analyzer
* Copy and paste text between notes
* Sort notes by title, creation, and modification dates
* Search for specific words or characters in note’s title
* Export (import) notes as CSV files

Website: http://www.phunkware.com
Support Website: http://www.phunkware.com

Category: Productivity
Released: Nov 20, 2008
Price: $2.99

Description:
GiftBox helps you keep track of your holiday shopping — who you’re shopping for, what you’re getting them and which items you still need to buy. Helpful icons tell you at a glance whether you’ve finished shopping for someone’s presents, are still working on it, or (gasp!) haven’t even begun. You can keep notes on people (e.g., your significant other’s shoe size or your boss’s favorite movie) or gift ideas. For your gift ideas, you can even attach photos from your photo library or iPhone camera. And all of it can be protected with a secret code, to keep nosy friends or family out.

Website: http://practical.cc/
Support Website: http://practical.cc/