Nev. regulators warn of card-counting iPhone appSource: The San Francisco Chronicle
Nevada gambling regulators have warned casinos about a card-counting program for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch that can illegally help players beat the house in blackjack.
Apple prepping $99 Wal-Mart iPhone?Source: The Register (UK)
Every December the rumor mills begin to churn with speculation about what Apple will reveal at January's Macworld Expo.
German developer causes ruckus with $1,000 iPhone appSource: thelocal.de
Armin Heinrich, a German software developer, has riled the tight-knit Apple community by developing an application for the iPhone that costs $1,000 – simply to show that the owner can afford it.
Sprint Instinct vs Apple i-Phone: Why Wannabes Don't Cut ItSource: Business Week
with the impending shipment of a new version that should put the iPhone in the mainstream of consumer and business markets worldwide, Apple is extending its sway over much larger players such as Nokia (NOK) and Samsung.

Tech toys' MSRPs get slashed as often as Sidney Crosby's hockey stick. It's mainly a function of the increasing speed at which today's new technology becomes yesterday's news. But not all gadgets have the shelf-life of a Christmas fruit cake.
Sprint's answer to the iPhoneSource: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features
....The enticing Sprint Touch is sexy, alright, what with its touch-screen display and iPhone-like appearance.
Apple's Hacked iPhones Freeze UpSource: The New York Times
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 — Since the iPhone hit the market in June, tech-savvy owners of the phone have been busy messing with its insides, figuring out how to add unauthorized software and even "unlock" it for use on networks other than AT&T's.
Man racks up $4,800 iPhone billSource: Newsday.com
While Levy, his wife and his daughter were enjoying the trip, and even while they were sleeping, their three iPhones were racking up a bill for data charges.
Google GPhone to devour Apple's iPhoneSource:
....Little is known about Google's mysterious GPhone, which the company says it will release by next year. Staying true to form, Google has remained tight-lipped about what its plans for the phone are.

Today, iPhone-dev and others came up with a way to get ringtones on your iPhone. Although some people on howardforums.com were saying that the 21-step process was way too complicated and risky, I decided to try it out.
The actual directions can be found here (with pictures).
11 iPhone DrawbacksSource: MSN
From a slow data network to a sealed battery, here are some of the drawbacks to consider before you buy the season's hot phone.
Apple iPhone to be offered only on exclusive Apple and AT&T StoresSource: business.techwhack.com
Apple iPhone to be offered only on exclusive Apple and AT&T Stores
Apple iPhone is coming later this month and the two companies are suggesting that the interested customers make sure that they visit the correct destination in order to get hold of one.