iPhone Heart Monitor

Source: http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/12/30/iphonecg-iphone-heart-monitor/

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY7ZQM5eah8

Always backup your code!!!

I've experienced a complete hard drive failure and lost a lot of code when I was younger and felt horrible because of what had happened. The one time you don't back up your data may be the one time where you have a strict deadline with a client and they need it tomorrow. Source code/version control applies here as well.

Source: 20/20: Top 20 Programming Lessons I've Learned in 20 Years

Smartphone Test Robot Simulates Countless Flicking And Tapping

Most debugging problems are fixed easily; Identifying the location of the problem is hard.

HSBC SWIFT Code & Local Clearing Code (Bank Code)

SWIFT Code: HSBCHKHHHKH

Local Clearing Code (Bank Code): 004

Enable Google Multi Sign-in Feature

Google is rolling out a feature: signing in to multiple Google accounts simultaneously from the same browser. When you go to the Google Account page, you might see a new option: "multiple sign-in". If you don't see the new feature, it will probably be enabled soon.

After clicking on the "change" link, Google informs that this is an advanced feature and that it will only work for Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sites, Google Reader, Google Voice, App Engine and Google Code. when multiple sign-in is enabled, a drop-down is displayed next to your email address at the top of the page, so you can quickly switch to a new account.

MariaDB 5.1.41 RC has been released now

http://askmonty.org/wiki/index.php/Maria

Here are some highlights:

1. this is very stable release
2. Maris aim to replace MyISAM
3. use XtraDB
4. XtraDB replace InnoDB

App Review Sites

app.itize.us

app.itize.us is a site highlighting the best of emerging apps in the store. The site is really well categorized and will surely show you some hidden great apps.

Fresh Apps

Fresh Apps is a user driven review site to supplement the star and comment sections of the App Store which was created by iCodeBlog contributor Brandon Trebitowski (brandontreb). User can get an account and set apps as 「Fresh」 to boost their popularity on the site.

Touch Arcade

Touch Arcade is a very popular iPhone game review and preview site. The site was created by the founder of Mac Rumors and is a one stop show for a look at the most quality games on or coming to the store.

Chomp Apps

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Use Keywords to Increase the Visibility of Your Apps

Keywords are an essential part of promoting your apps on the App Store. Apps that do not have keywords assigned to them are only searchable by app title. By adding or editing related keywords the next time you submit a new binary you can reach a wider audience and create greater discoverability of your app.

You can learn more about using keywords by reading the App Store Quick Reference: Assigning Keywords For Your App.

XtraDB storage engine release 1.0.6-9

XtraDB storage engine release 1.0.6-9

http://www.mysqlperformanceblog.com/2010/01/13/xtradb-storage-engine-release-1-0-6-9/

It may be the next version of InnoDB.

HKunicom 3G for China and HK

http://www.hkunicom.com/3g/main.html

hkunicom has a new 3G plan for HK ppl to access China and HK 3G network. I will go to the shop asking the detail later.