MacBreak Weekly 149

Digital 45s, 1.5 billion apps, iPod Touch cameras, Eric Schmidt, Safari 4.0.2, and more.

• Apple has begun offering the "Digital 45" via the iTunes Music Store - A single and a "B" side from a particular artist at a reduced price.
• Apple announces 1.5 billion apps downloaded from App Store.
• Future iPod models are rumored to include a built-in camera.
• What does it take for the iPhone to become a true convergence device? Wil says it needs an external keyboard.
• Is Apple blocking push notifications on unlocked iPhones?
• Will Google CEO Eric Schmidt remain on the Apple board of directors in light of Google's announcement of Chrome OS?
• Apple updates Safari to version 4.0.2
• Leo Laporte elected President of the Internet!
• Steve Jobs finally receives permission to relocate historic home and build a new house on the existing property.
• The SEC is investigating Apple's disclosures regarding Steve Jobs' health issues.

Picks of the week:

• Wil Harris: Parachute Panic for iPhone - $0.99
• Justine Ezarik: GloBall for iPhone - $0.99; or Free GloBall Lite
• Scott Bourne: Lexar Professional UDMA FireWire 800 Compact Flash Card Reader - $61.24 from Amazon

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