The non-availability of tethering and MMS features in the U.S at the time of the launch of iPhone OS 3.0 was probably the most disappointing news that was announced at the WWDC 2009 Keynote address. However, some clever folks have figured out a way to enable tethering on iPhone OS 3.0 without the need to [...]
Apple’s Magic Mouse, introduced via simple press release on October 20, is the latest point-and-click peripheral for the Mac, and the latest showcase for Apple’s multi-touch technology, first introduced in the iPhone and later the iPod touch. While the iPhone is still the premiere multi-touch experience in consumer electronics, however, Apple’s modern history of mice [...]
Navigation market leader, Telmap, has used its unique navigation technology and NAVTEQ’s superior global map data to bring a comprehensive mobile search, mapping and navigation solution to the iPhone. The goal? Mass adoption of mobile navigation. The strength of NAVTEQ lies in its experience as the leading global provider of digital maps, driving a mobile [...]
As rumored, Apple just announced Apple TV 3.0, with an all new interface and support for iTunes LP and iTunes Extras. “The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favorite content,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “HD movies and HD [...]
Apple this afternoon released a point update to iTunes, bringing the latest version to 9.0.2. iTunes 9.0.2 adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility. Needless to say, according PreCentral.net, it also kills Palm Pre webOS sync dead. Again. Check [...]
During ARM’s Q3 financial results announced today, 9to5Mac noticed this little gem: including a license for ARM’s 2GHz implementation of a dual core Cortex-A9 processor. We’ve heard about the Cortex A9 before. Purportedly, is 5x faster than an intel Atom, yet uses the same amount of power in a 60% smaller package. Could this be [...]
So while the dust is by no means settling following Google’s bombshell announcement of their free Google Maps Navigation app for Android 2.0, it’s thinning enough that we can start to survey the landscape again. In terms of the iPhone, Google is saying they’re working with Apple to add the same or similar navigation features [...]
Could this be the first peek of the 2010 iPhone 4G… the SIM car tray?! If not, could it be for the iTablet? Engadget says: procured from Foxconn (the rumored Apple tablet manufacturer) and available for $14.05 starting October 23rd for the 4th generation iPhone / iTablet… whatever the mythical host device might ultimately be [...]
iPhone hacker, geohot, has released blackra1n RC2 for your enjoyment. It corrects a few small bugs from the first release and can be downloaded here. •Fixed 3G issues •Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new 3GSes •Fixed icy issues •Both Windows and Mac •If you used RC1 with success, no need to rerun [...]
qStatus is a one of a kind status update application that lets you tweet and update your Facebook status like never before. It is straight to the point, super fast, ultra cool and darn effective. qStatus saves you the hassle of updating your Facebook status and Twitter separately by doing both for you instantly. -Instantly [...]
Coming back with another post in the ‘apps that make me willing to jailbreak’ series I am going to highlight HomeScreen 2.0. Yup, for those following along, this app is another that deals with the lock screen and makes it more useful. This app does stray a little from my preferred path in that I [...]
Lee Williams, executive director at Symbian, sits down with GigaOM’s Om Malik, and gets candid — really candid — about Apple and Google: “Android is building a perfect storm of fragmentation. I don’t view Apple as evil, just greedy. Google … Come on.” He claims his opinion is informed by his conversations with large carriers [...]
This time it wasn’t the blogshinobi who leaked more details on Verizon’s upcoming Motorola Droid “iPhone Killer”, but good old Moto itself, according to Android Central: Motorola just went live with the official Droid webpage and it went into beautifully excruciating detail about this most anticipated device. The early publishing of the website is no [...]
BoxTone®, the company that developed the industry standard for the management, monitoring and support of the BlackBerry platform, today extended its mobile user management solution to manage, track and control iPhone, Palm Pre, Windows Mobile and other ActiveSync-based smartphones. BoxTone v5.0 enables enterprises, governmental agencies and managed service providers (MSPs) to automatically discover and inventory [...]
Yes, the Apple Online Store is DOWN! Following up yesterday’s influx of rumors, this is what we might just see soon: Redesigned Plastic MacBooks, Redesigned (‘Impressive’) iMacs, Updated Minis (Including One That Ships With Mac OS X Server), the Multi-Touch Magic Mouse, and, as the Wildcard I’m-Not-Sure-I-Really-Believe-It-Myself Out-There Rumor, Maybe Even Some Sort of Mentioned-Nowhere-Else-But-in-This-Very-Headline [...]
