There’s nothing that warms the cockles of a Apple fanboy’s heart more than a freshly discovered listing for “unknownHardware” nestled away in a bit of software. If you listen closely, you’ll hear the screams of joy sounding out across the globe, for “unknownHardware” has indeed been listed for the rumor mongers to wax speculative over. AppleInsider has uncovered that the mountain of code that makes up the latest iOS 4.1 beta, lurks the holiest of holy Apple phrases.

If you are one of the lucky ones this week, then you’re holding an iPhone 4 in your hand. Perhaps you’ve even it had it for a few days. So, it stands to reason that as more consumers get Apple’s latest iteration of the iPhone in their hands, some of those screams of joy have turned into shouts of horror about problems that may be encountered with the iPhone 4.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes another use for your expensive iPhone: A game controller! Wired’s Gadget Lab is reporting on a nifty new game available in the App Store this week called PadRacer . Although the game has the iPad-centric name, you’ll need both an iPad and an iPhone (or iPod touch) to actually play it, along with $4.99 for the universal app. “Bringing classic 1980s overheard racing technology to the iPad!” the App Store description from publisher Software Moderna HK Ltd. screams

Are you fed up with the recession? You can’t take it out on your family, friends or pet! Why not let your frustration out on an app? Squash the Street is only $0.99 and a bargain if you are able to let go of your inner rage. You can let your rage rain down on all the shady bankers, swindlers and crooks that caused the financial crisis.

Talking Carl Awyse Genre: Entertainment Price: $0.99 Release Date: December 07, 2009 ***iPod Touch owner, check your earphones has a mic before buying. Carl only repeat if you have earphones with mic*** Carl, repeats anything you say with an hilarious voice, he can also be poked and pinched and you can even tickle him to make him laugh out loud. On iPod Touch, remember to plug earphones with mic in to have Carl repeating. Talk to him and he'll repeat your words with an hysterical voice