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Opera Mini 6, leaked photo of iPhone 5 back, Apple will fight for developer’s right to use IP

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:18:45 +0000

Opera has launched the latest version of its web browser for iPhone users to take advantage of. The new version is Opera Mini 6 and it is offered for the iPhone 4 and the iPad right now.

A leaked photo surfaced today that claims to be the first shot of the backside of the iPhone 5. The key difference is that the flash for the camera is on the opposite side of the phone compared to the iPhone 4.

Apple has announced that it is prepared to fight for developers that have been threatened with an IP suit. Apple says it licenses the patents in question and devs are covered by those licenses.

1M downloads for Opera Mini, Twitter buys Tweetie for iPhone, Alive 4-ever returns

Shane McGlaun — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:40:56 +0000

Opera mini for iPhone was just approved recently and already the new browser has had a million downloads. iPhone and iPad users are flocking to the only other browser offering available right now.

Twitter has purchased Tweetie for iPhone. The app lets users Tweet directly from the iPhone and sold for $2.99 and an iPad version is coming.

A new zombie survival game is set to launch at the end of the month called Alive 4-ever. If you like the genre you can see the trailer on YouTube.

Apple approves Opera Mini, no upgrades for original iPhone, Google references gone from iPhone OS

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:52:00 +0000

The only announcement that could have surprised me more than Apple approving Opera Mini for the iPhone would be Apple supporting Flash. I really expected Opera to be blocked, it will be cool to have an alternative browser.

Steve Jobs has reportedly responded to a message sent from a user of the original iPhone telling the person that future updates won’t support the original iPhone. Jobs said at the iPhone OS 4.0 event that the old iPhone would no longer be supported.

Apple has removed all references to Google from its iPhone OS according to reports. Things may soon be looking up for Bing and its default iPhone search dreams.

App gift this option, contract free iPhone 3G and 3GS for US, Mini submitted for approval

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:01:31 +0000

One of the things that has been missing from the App Store for a long time is a way to give apps as a gift. That issue has now been fixed with the addition of a new Gift This App option on the app store.

Apple is now offering the iPhone 3G and3GS smartphones without a contract in the US. The catch is the price is the full cost of the device with the 8GB 3G going for $499 and the 3GS for $599 with 16GB of storage.

Opera has now submitted its Mini browser to Apple for possible approval for the iPhone. I can’t imagine Apple actually approving this app.

Hackers laugh at app store ban, Opera 6x faster than Safari, MeeBo multi IM chat app debuts

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:44:26 +0000

ChannelWeb reports that hackers who were banned from the App Store for violating AT&T rules are scoffing at Apple. Most of these hackers are more known for work on Jail Break software that malicious code.

Opera is claiming that its Mini browser for the iPhone is six times faster than Safari. I remain confused to why Opera developed the app when Apple won’t allow apps that perform things its own software will.

The Meebo app for iPhone has hit the App Store. The app lets a user bring IM contacts form multiple services to the iPhone, it sounds like Trillian for the iPhone to me.

Opera mini browser coming, iPhone refresh expected in April, Bowlingual translates dog barks

Shane McGlaun — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:57 +0000

Of all the things I wish my iPhone had, a different browser isn’t one of them. If you want an alternative to Safari, Opera will be showing off a version if its Mini browser for the iPhone at MWC.

Analysts say that an iPhone refresh will do more for Apple stock than the iPad. The April/March time frame is now being pointed to for an iPhone refresh.

A new iPhone app for pet lovers has been announced called Bowlingual. The app promises to translate what your dog is saying in barks to human language and posts it to twitter.

Apple says no to Opera Mini

Shawn Brown — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:08:57 +0000

Many mobile phone enthusiasts can testify that Opera Mini is a really nice mobile web Browser. Reports have surfaced stating that Apple has rejected an Opera Mini application for the iPhone. Chances are Apple will say that they refused it because it copies a feature that the iPhone already has in place.

Opera Mini has found its way to several phones including many high-end phones such as the BlackBerry, as well as many feature phones such as the Helio Ocean. We have personally had a good hands on with Opera Mini and a few of us will argue that is has more to offer than Safari. Opera is a full-featured browser that looks fantastic when browsing the web. Handset makers are paying Opera around 50 cents to $1 for each phone that is made with the Browser on it.

For lower-end phones and those on slower networks can benefit from Opera Mini because an Opera server computer handles the processing of web pages rather than the phone itself. The server then sends a compressed version of the web page to the phone which saves on load time. Mr. von Tetzchner said, “3G isn’t really that fast,” he said. “We try to deal with the real world.” Opera Mini can offer a better solution to mobile browsing.

[Via NYtimes]