A location-based service (LBS) is an information and entertainment service, accessible with mobile devices and can can be used in a variety of contexts, such as health, work, personal life, etc. continued »

According to Apple Insider, the upcoming iPhone 3.1 - tipped in the latest Apple firmware leak - will use the Broadcom BCM4329 wireless chip.  That chip is known to support advanced power saving features, WiFi draft-n and FM receiving and transmitting, suggesting the new iPhone may be able to stream music to a car stereo. continued »

After last week's rumors, Skype's iPhone client has been confirmed.  The VoIP software, which will be released on Tuesday March 31st, will be a free download and allow users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi networks.  Alternatively, calls to landlines will cost 2.1 cents per minute. What won't be possible is VoIP over 3G.  According to Skype's chief operating officer, Scott ... continued »

Aspecto Software releases its popular Wi-Fi scanning utility, WiFiFoFum, for the iPhone (compatible with any iPhone or iPod Touch). Running on the iPhone 2.2 software update, this app scans for wireless 802.11 networks and get detailed information on each one. continued »

Once installed on your device, the app searches for any wireless HP printer on your home network. Then it is as easy as click and print. continued »

Today Truphone added the Truphone Anywhere functionality to their iPhone application, enabling users to make international calls for as little as £0.03/$0.06 per minute even when not connected to the internet. Truphone also added inbound calling on the iPhone for the first time. Truphone currently works in 33 countries around the world to save iPhone users money on international calling when ... continued »

Have you ever tried accessing AT&T’s free Wi-Fi service and found the process rather difficult or not working at all? Well you're not the first, luckily Devicescape has just released their connection tool to help access AT&T’s free Wi-Fi service without the headache. Not you can bypass the SMS-based connection process and connect in one simple step. If you act quickly ... continued »

With every new firmware version there are bound to be a few bugs here and there. No one was prepared for the issues that users are currently reporting in the iPhone firmware 2.2 update. Some of the more serious issues include the loss of the ability to sync with iTunes, loss in both 3G and Edge signal strength, loss of ... continued »

Many of you iPhone owners will not be able to control yourself when you see the new Rovio by WowWee on store shelves. This radio controlled beast is more for adults and offers many fantastic features such as live video camera and even allows you to speak through it. With no physical remote control, sitting at the computer controlling the Rovio ... continued »

AT&T has officially started providing iPhone owners with free Wi-Fi. Apple sent out a text message today to iPhone owners informing them that the service is now available. The process is really very simple. At participating locating, Starbucks for example,  go into your settings menu and switch on Wi-Fi , then select the AT&T Wi-Fi network. When you open Safari you ... continued »

This week started off slow as far as iPhone news, but by the end of the week, things had picked up considerably. A very interesting piece of information was found in the Network.plist file of the latest beta of iPhone firmware 2.0. The option to toggle 3G on and off. It is suggested that the preference will not show up ... continued »

AT&T have finally spoken up on the puzzle of their on-again, off-again inclusive WiFi offer.  According to spokesperson Fletcher Cook, the posting of the offer on AT&T's site was "a human error."  However, it apparently echoes the carrier's long-time intention to offer free WiFi to iPhone and other WiFi-equipped devices. continued »