At least $1.5 million in checks have already been deposited via an iPhone app, which launched just five days ago, according to United Services Automobile Association bank. The app has been installed nearly 150,000 times, and more than 58,000 users to update their accounts. continued »

iLike launched another iPhone application called “Local Concerts” [iTunes link] recently, enabling users to follow any artist and receive alerts whenever they are coming to town. And it's available free for iPhone and iPod Touch. continued »

Squeezer allows you to shorten a long URL from Safari and sharing it quickly via Facebook, Twitter, SMS, or email. Just copy the URL from Safari, then launch Squeezer, hit the ‘Squeeze It’ button, and the long URL get magically shortened! continued »

Qik for the iPhone 3GS [iTunes link] can now be downloaded for free directly from the App Store. Do you have Qik on your iPhone already? Please note that that this version is a bit different. continued »

Navigon AG announced a free update for its North American version of iPhone navigation app, adding a couple of new features and enhancements to the MobileNavigator. continued »

Dear music lovers, you might be considering to have this speaker system to accompany your iPhone or iPod at home. iHome announced that they are shipping the iP1 iPhone dock speaker system today. continued »

The Sonos Controller [iTunes link] recently released an update for iPhone 3.0 and is available on the App Store. This app works seamlessly with the online music services including Deezer, Last.fm, Napster, Pandora, Rhapsody and Sirius. continued »

Despite some reports say Apple will end its two year iPhone exclusive deal with O2 this September (and allows other networks like Orange and T-Mobile to distribute iPhone 3G), a new report confirms it will end officially on October 9th. continued »

TomTom’s  iPhone navigation application and car kit pricing has leaked, thanks to online retailer Handtec. The price includes both the car mount, Tele Atlas maps and TomTom’s IQ Routes technology. continued »

Rogers Wireless, Apple's Canadian iPhone partner, is shipping an 8GB version of the iPhone 3GS to stores, according to BGR. Looks like the 3GS would replace the low-cost 8GB iPhone 3G. continued »

Gnomedex gets its own iPhone application and is available for free download through the Apple iTunes Store [iTunes link]. Gnomedex is a technology conference for the world's leading bloggers and tech-savvy enthusiasts which will be held on  August 20 - 22, 2009 in Seattle. continued »

The creator of NetSketch --a collaborative drawing tool for iPhone-- recently launched his new iPhone paiting app: Layers. "It offers a balanced set of painting tools, layers, and an intuitive interface to boot," said Ben Gotow. continued »