Apple releases iOS 5 Beta 6 for developers

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It's that time again! Right on schedule (the "schedule" means "approximately 2 weeks since the last"), Apple has just released the sixth beta build iOS 5 for developers.

You know what that means: developers get to upgrade (remember: OTA update work now!) Non developer to developer pretends to be (just don't be a jerk and go to applications). And all the rest? Will be happy to know that iOS 5 is one big ol' step closer to gold current and hitting your phone.

Now with regard to what's new in this build ...

Although most just crackin' in beta 6 right this second, we are not hearing a lot of new stuff here — it's basically an itty bitty slick Polish and bug fixes at the moment. Which, of course, it makes sense: Apple supposedly was in the beta phase here, so that less about adding new material and more about how to make sure everything is working as expected.

In view of the above, we will update you if we hear anything new and noteworthy lurking around in this version.

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Griffin releases iPhone-controlled toy helicopter

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For a mere $ 50 you too can own a small iPhone controlled helicopter company, which has traditionally been known for selling phone cases.

As Parrot face Griffin branching out its traditional ruler and offering this little dual rotor helicopter, which generally is controlled via IR commands sent through a special key, attached to iPhone. There is a full tilt to Steer as well as the power button on the screen.

The kit allows you to create three pre-recorded flight plans ("Go North, enter the bedroom, while the wife is sleeping, the fall of peeled grapes in her head" is one of my favorite) and charges via USB.

I had terrible luck with IR-controlled helicopters, most recently, I tried returned to the roof because it was clearly wrongly sunlight as a team, well, fly away – but hopefully this inexpensive little flyer will work a little better. Currently available.

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