From the monthly archives:

February 2008

Job listings hint at new Apple stores in Germany and Switzerland

by Abby on February 13, 2008

There is hope for Germany and Switzerland yet. Although Apple is making no comments just yet, their site is showing job offers for stores in different cities throughout both Germany and Switzerland. If you've been itching for an iPhone a store heading that direction is good news. continued »

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Rumor : Flash is coming to iPhone - Where did I heard that before?

by Abby on February 11, 2008

I know everyone is tired of hearing the rumor that Flash support is coming to the iPhone, but this time, there might be truth to it. According to PhoneMag's article, the real reason why Apple has not includes Flash support on the iPhone is due to licensing. Rumor has it that Apple will launch Flash support update the same time when it launch SDK for the iPhone at the end ... continued »

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VoIP app for iPhone prompts fan-site controversy

by Chris Davies on February 8, 2008

A glimmer of hope for those iPhone owners who want a SIP-compatible VoIP client for their cellphones, as a collaboration between iPod Touch fan-site Touchmods.net and French ADSL ISP Free.fr results in a software client that allows their subscribers to make free phonecalls via their Apple device.  Called Siphon, the app is currently locked to the Free.fr network (the ISP 'paid' Touchmods to develop the software by donating an iPhone ... continued »

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iPhone Wikipedia gives connection-free reference library

by Chris Davies on February 8, 2008

Got 2.2GB of storage free on your iPhone (or iPod Touch) and fancy carrying around a wealth of knowledge to impress ladies, ace the pub quiz and generally come across as a Smart-Alec?  Then you'll be wanting to follow Patrick Collinson's instructions to put the entire English version of Wikipedia (minus extraneous links, unnecessary pictures and other rubbish) onto your cellphone, and never again be subject to the whims of ... continued »

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Apple event predicted Feb 26th to launch 3G iPhone & SDK

by Chris Davies on February 8, 2008

Only days after Apple announced the iPhone's storage increase - doubling from 8GB to 16GB - rumors are now spreading that the company is planning an event on February 26th at which the iPhone SDK will be launched and, potentially, the 3G version of the handset be revealed.  The speculation began after Mira Mobile, the company that Apple contracts their keynote video recording to, began hiring for a large & ... continued »

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Apple launch 16GB iPhone & 32GB iPod Touch

by Chris Davies on February 5, 2008

A few weeks later than many expected, Apple have finally announced a memory upgrade for both the iPhone and iPod Touch.  The iPhone has a new 16GB model join the range, priced at $499, while the iPod Touch line is bolstered by a 32GB model.  Both are otherwise identical to the previous versions, which remain on sale, and feature the 1.1.3 firmware preinstalled. continued »

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iPhone running Windows Mobile 6? NOT!

by Ewdison Then on February 4, 2008

Okay, this is not really an iPhone hacked to run WM6, but in China, there is a phone that looks awfully similar to the iPhone. It is identical with some minor differences. This is one of the best Chinese iPhone imitation I've seen. continued »

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