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The Digital Lifestyle, an online video channel of Apple-related news, reviews and lifestyle information is launching a new show aimed at connecting users with app developers. The iPhoneDevShow is a live weekly show, highlighting two or three app developers, talking about their apps, the app store, and answering questions from viewers. They will talk about their favorite apps and comment on developing for the platform.

AppleInsider reports that it has received information from sources detailing the appearance of Apple’s much-rumored tablet device, noting that it is reminiscent of a “first-generation iPhone that’s met its match with a rolling pin.”

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Apple today issued a media alert announcing details for the January 25th release of its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2010, corresponding to the fourth calendar quarter of 2009. The results will be released after the close of trad…

Kai Gilb, the company behind iPhone app Flag2Map, is in solidarity donating one month profit to a charitable organization helping victims in Haiti. They encourage other developers to do the same. Flag2Map is a simple and addictive little game that teaches the 50 flags and geography of Europe. It is aimed at teenagers learning geography in school, but most adults benefit by knowing the where Romania is on the map and how the Polish flag looks like.

Emantras Interactive Technologies, an innovative digital education company has launched Mobl21, a platform designed to make mobile education highly accessible and meaningful. The mobile phone is no longer a simple voice communication tool and “mobility” in education no longer just about a single device. Mobl21 untethers learning and provides a unique opportunity to compliment existing learning methods.

Zevrix Solutions today announces File Courier 1.1, an update to its professional digital delivery solution with emphasis on needs of graphics industry professionals. File Courier delivers files and folders to FTP and local destinations and sends automatic e-mail delivery notifications. The software can also create a lo-res version of PDF file, compress items and protect deliveries with password. The new update implements a more robust, powerful e-mail engine and expands FTP options.

Paris based Coladia today announced Secret of the Lost Cavern Episode 3 for iPhone and iPod Touch. Secret of the Lost Cavern is an episodic adventure game that plunges the player into an inspiring journey that takes place during the Paleolithic period in prehistoric time, 15,000 years B.C. The gameplay and each puzzle were redesigned to take unique advantage of the touch capabilities of the iPhone. 3D graphics and videos were also optimized for an unparalleled visual quality on mobile devices.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today published several new patent applications from Apple, revealing research into several areas, including the use of gesture-based input devices and solar panel technology in the casings of iPods.

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danholt4mac today released Calories 2.1 an update to its popular nutrition tracking software for Mac OS X. Calories is a perfect compliment to body building, fitness and other sports. Users caring about their body and their health will be pleased by Calories 2′s new options. Version 2.1 comes with a new feature for activities. Calorie consumption by sports or other activities can now also be tracked and will be recorded for the calorie balance.