Fourth Gen iPhone under our noses, VeriFone PAYware ships, iPhone loses market share

You probably recall that pic that turned up last week showing the iPad with an iPhone along for size comparison. Reports are now coming in that the iPhone in the pics is none other than the long rumored 4th generation device.

That VeriFone PAYware iPhone credit card system that turned up a while back is now officially shipping. The app part of the system is free and the hardware card reader can be purchased at VeriFone dealers.

AppleInsider reports that despite booming sales for the last quarter on iPhones, the device still lost a bit of market share. The reason is that the entire smartphone market saw some impressive growth.

OS update lands, Stanza asked to remove USB feature, manufacturer chosen for next iPhone

Apple issued a new OS update for the iPhone Tuesday that patches security holes in the device. The new OS is version 3.1.3 and is available now.

Apple has reportedly demanded that Lexycle remove the USB feature in its Stanza iPhone app. The USB feature allows users to share books via USB.

Reports are coming in that the manufacturer for the next generation iPhone has been chosen. AppleInsider reports that Pegatron Technology will join Foxconn in making the devices.

Patent hints at location-based social networking, appOmator makes app creating easy, Siri app debuts

A new patent has been published by Apple that outlines a way that Apple can make social networking and video calls use location aware features. The feature would allow you to go to where a person you are talking to actually is.

A new software application for Mac computers has landed in beta form that is called appOmator. The software is designed to let anyone create their own iPhone app in under an hour.

A new application called Siri can be downloaded on the App Store now. The app is like a virtual personal assistant and is described as a complementary product to web search.

Sling Player gets 3G streaming, AT&T iPhone mess, Cisco voice-over-WiFi app

The Sling Player app on the iPhone has been missing one key feature for many users — 3G streaming. That missing feature has now been added back with testing of a new 3G streaming version of the app underway.

BusinessWeek is talking about the mess that is the AT&T network and the iPhone. The publication points to the popularity of the iPhone as one of the main causes of issues with the network.

Cisco is set to update its iPhone app to allow voice-over-WiFi calls to be placed. Cisco expects the app to be popular for companies that don’t want to buy as many mobile minutes.

Apple blocks GPS targeted ads, Tapulous launches Riddim Ribbon, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 headed to iPhone

Apple has reportedly blocked developers from using GPS to target ads based on a users location. Apple blocked the devs from using its Core Location framework.

Tapulous has launched a new game for the iPhone called Riddim Ribbon. Tapulous is the company behind the popular TapTap Revenge games on the iPhone.

One of the most iconic characters in the Sega portfolio is Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is rumored to be coming to the iPhone this summer.