Gadget Blog

AFP – Apple on Thursday loosened rules for applications built for its iPhones, iPods, and iPads in a move that promises to make it easier for friends and rivals to get programs on the popular gadgets.

AFP – Willow Garage is out to transform the world of robotics with a formula that has helped make stars of Apple gadgets and Facebook.

Appolicious – Nike’s no longer a pioneer in workout gadgets as its new app emulates other iPhone and Android apps. Also in today’s App Industry Report, a Samsung Galaxy phone lands at Verizon.

Macworld.com – Nike has released Nike+ GPS, a new app for runners, in the App Store. As the name promises, this new app’s main advantage is live GPS tracking while you run. It can track your route and upload it—along with the rest of your run data—to Nikeplus.com, Nike’s Web service and community for gadget-enabled runners.

AFP – Sally Harrison is developmentally disabled, but on Facebook the 35-year-old woman is just like anyone else.