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Documents to go coming to iPhone?

by Shawn Brown on October 28, 2008

The developers of Documents to Go—and Microsoft Office Documents editor for BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Symbian—are finally bringing the application to the iPhone. It will be interesting to see how this is going to work, given the iPhone lacks basic editing capabilities. Editing capabilities like copy and paste are critical to editing documents of any kind in programs including Word, Power Point and Excel. It is a wonder how ... continued »

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Real Racing networked multiplayer game for iPhone: Video Demo

by Chris Davies on August 19, 2008

Australian developer Firemint have been showing off their new mobile racing game, Real Racing, which could make an appearance on the iPhone's AppStore by Christmas.  In the video below you can see the graphics capabilities of the iPhone as a gaming platform, as well as Real Racing's use of the accelerometer.  Gaming will either be one-player or head-to-head over either your carrier's network or via WiFi. Real Racing will also have ... continued »

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iPhone 2.0.2 is here; provides bug fixes for your 3G woes

by Brenda Stokes on August 18, 2008

It looks like I jumped the gun! The iPhone 2.0.2 is here. As in right now.  It's primary objective is to provide "bug fixes," whatever that means. All I know, is I'll be anxious to see if this new software will really provide the fixes so many iPhone 3G users need.  While encountering any sort of problems with a product is frustrating, I have to say I'm impressed with Apple this ... continued »

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iPhone Update 2.0.2 Coming Today!

by Brenda Stokes on August 18, 2008

It looks like the update we've all been talking about that will hopefully put the iPhone 3G's reception issues to rest, is finally here! At approximately 5:00 pm EST, you'll be able to download Version 2.0.2 (5C1) of the iPhone software from iTunes. I'm not seeing it yet, but I'm sure it'll be up soon. This firmware update is rumored to have many a performance bug fixed, along with connection fixes. ... continued »

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iPhone 3G connection problems affect 2% of users; Steve Jobs responds (maybe)

by Brenda Stokes on August 18, 2008

So Steve Jobs is responding personally to user complaints now? That's what appears to be going on, at least. According to a MacRumors reader, Steve Jobs personally responded to their email in regards to the connection issues the iPhone 3G has been widely reported to have. The email read: We are working on some bugs which affect around 2% of the iPhones shipped, and hope to have a software update soon. Steve Pretty ... continued »

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iPhoneBuzz Week in Review - Week 33 2008

by Brenda Stokes on August 17, 2008

We end yet another week here at iPhoneBuzz with heaping helping of news to review. There was drama, there was intrigue. But enough with the hype. Let's dive in, shall we? The week started with news that the App Store had accumulated 60 million downloads, equally $30 million sales. Plus, the first monthly sales reports were released to app developers, giving them insight into just how their software was doing. Later ... continued »

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Qik Makes Live Video Streaming from iPhone 3G Possible

by Brenda Stokes on August 13, 2008

If you have a jailbroken iPhone 3G, you may be able to make use of Qik's application, which can allow you to stream live mobile video right onto your phone. And though Apple is unlikely to release a video capture app for the iPhone anytime soon, this will certainly suffice. I think what's especially neat about Qik is you can broadcast live video right from your phone onto the Internet for ... continued »

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