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Palm takes aim at iPhone in new ad
News - June 27, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Palm is running a new print ad that takes aim at the Apple iPhone. The ad shows an open Palm Pre resting against an already eaten Apple.
The ad reads "Your iPhone contract is up. Perfect timing." The ad then goes on to talk about the lack of multitasking on the iPhone, and the supposed $1200 a user could save by switching to Sprint.
You can check out the ad on the company's Facebook page at the link below.
We can't wait to see Apple's response....read more
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Apple sells one million iPhone 3GS in opening weekend
News - June 22, 2009 - 0 Comments
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It looks like the iPhone 3Gs is a hit. Apple says they have sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release.
Although he's been on medical leave, Steve Jobs was able to comment. "Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning," said Steve Jobs, Apple�s CEO. "With over 50,000 applications available from Apple�s revolutionary...read more
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How to enable tethering and MMS on iPhone 3.0
News - June 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
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It seems everyone wishes Apple and AT&T would support tethering and MMS with the iPhone 3.0. One man has posted some instructions on how he got both services working with the iPhone 3.0 and AT&T. Along with the instructions he posted this disclaimer:
"DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING STEPS MAY VOID YOUR IPHONES WARRANTY OR VIOLATE YOUR AT&T TERMS OF SERVICE! BY EXECUTING THIS WALKTHROUGH YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AARON KRILL AND HIS COMRADES CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SHIT YOU MAY GET IN TO!"
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New iPhone app lets you use Skype over 3G
News - June 16, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Terry Demco, developer of Apple iPhone/iTouch applications, today announces the release of his newest app, Incoming! for Skype. With Incoming!, every call becomes an incoming call with the assistance of a partner application that's downloaded onto the users main computer. By using a helper app on a computer that's connected to the internet, it allows Skype to work on the 3G or Edge network, thus eliminating VoIP restrictions. Incoming! is now available in all iTunes stores around the world for $...read more
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Cross platform Push-To-Talk by HipVoice
News - June 09, 2009 - 0 Comments
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HipVoice is a service that allows for Push-To-Talk between Windows Mobile, Windows Smartphone, Windows Desktop, LiMo and BlackBerry devices. HipVoice is also finishing up work on Android, Brew and the iPhone.
Because HipVoice is cellular network independent you can have Push-To-Talk service between different platforms and carriers. That means AT&T customers can Push-To-Talk to Verizon customers.
HipVoice allows for group Push-To-Talk conversations and stores the conversations on your devi...read more
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Spb Brain Evolution released for the iPhone
News - June 09, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Spb Software, a leading mobile applications and games developer announces that Spb Brain Evolution - the world's number one bestselling Windows Mobile game of 2008 - is now available for users of iPhone and iPod Touch. Spb Brain Evolution is a braintrainer: an intellectual game that helps to improve memory, logic, arithmetic, and puzzle-solving skills. The application is an intriguing suit of addictive 10 games, which have to be played in sequence: only good results in one game unlock the next ...read more
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New Yorker cover art created with iPhone
News - May 25, 2009 - 0 Comments
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In case you're skeptical about the iPhones impact on the world check out this New Yorker cover. The artwork was created entirely on the iPhone.
Using the app Brushes, artist Jorge Colombo created the cover by spending about an hour on 42nd street in New York. He told The New York Times that the iPhone allows him to work "without having to carry all my pens and brushes and notepads with me, and I like the fact that I am drawing with a set of tools that anybody can have easily in their pocket...read more
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Yahoo dumps smartphone app in favor of iPhone
News - May 19, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Yahoo has ditched its mobile app for smartphones like the BlackBerry and is now focusing on the iPhone. What's up with that? They sent out this email yesterday that basically says other than the iPhone, smartphone users will have to use a browser for their Yahoo experience.
From: Yahoo! Mobile beta
Subject: Yahoo! Mobile for smartphones beta update
Sent: May 18, 2009 8:30 AM
After careful consideration, Yahoo! has decided to cease development of Yahoo! Mobile for smartphones effective ...read more
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AT&T mullls cheaper iPhone plans
News - May 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
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According to BusinessWeek, AT&T is considering cheaper iPhone plans. Slashing data prices could attract new subscribers to AT&T. Many users like having a full browser in the palm of their hands, but they don't like the price of AT&T's unlimited plan. If AT&T offers a cheaper plan they maybe able to attract new customers who only need the occasional web access.
AT&T and Apple are currently working out their contract which probably accounts for the pricing consideration by AT&T. Apple likely ...read more
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Japanese University uses free iPhones to track students
News - May 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Tokyo-based university Aoyama Gakuin gives their students free iPhones. While at first glance this seems like a fantastic deal, the iPhones are apparently used to track the students. The iPhones will allow the University to tell if the students are physically on campus or not. The goal is to prevent cheating during roll calls, and can also be used for digital lectures (podcasts), doing homework and taking tests.
Would this fly in the US with all of our privacy advocates? Probably not, but a...read more
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Palm Pre iPhone Theme Download Link
News - May 15, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Yesterday Gizmodo posted a teaser post about a Palm Pre iPhone theme called Pre-tend, but there was no download link. Gizmodo has found the developer of the theme and has posted the link to the theme. You can get the Pre-tend iPhone theme at the link below.
How long will it be before Palm goes after the developer and asks him to stop publishing the theme. Remember when they went after the developer of a similar theme for Palm OS?...read more
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Turn Your iPhone into a Barcode Scanner with RedLaser
News - May 15, 2009 - 0 Comments
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If you have an iPhone you now have a barcode reader. RedLaser for the iPhone turns your iPhone into a handy tool for reading barcodes. Don't worry, the software doesn't use a laser despite its name. Instead it uses the iPhone's camera to take a photo of any barcode which the application will automatically convert to product info for online price searching.
The picture must be taken at the right distance which can be set by using the on-screen guide.
The app isn't perfect, but does work....read more
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Palm Pre iPhone Theme?
News - May 14, 2009 - 0 Comments
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The picture says it all, but no other information is available yet. Gizmodo posted this picture of what looks like a Palm Pre iPhone theme. The post simply read, "I shall do my best in finding it. It's on a private forum, for now."
This post raised lots of questions by Gizmodo's readers. Is there a "Pre-tend" theme? Will it be released? Does the iPhone have to be jailbroken first? Stay tuned......read more
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Next generation iPhone specs leaked
News - May 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
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A user at the Chinese forum Weiphone has posted specs and a screenshot from what is claimed to be the next generation iPhone. The screenshot seems to depict an iPhone model number "MB717LL" with 32GB of Storage. Other details from the poster include:
- 600MHz CPU Speed (up from 400MHz)
- 256MB RAM (up from 128MB)
- Digital Compass and FM
- 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus
- 32GB size
- No major changes in battery, screen and external casing.
MacRumors has been following the forum and note...read more
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