Tag Archive | "iPod Touch"

AT&T ups data plan prices and Siri hits iPod touch with 4S restore

Posted on 19 January 2012 by

If you are thinking about getting a new iPhone 4S on AT&T, you will be paying more for data, but getting a bit more data too. AT&T has a three-tier system that ups the price on each tier by $5 monthly compared to old rates. The plans still don't offer much data with a $20 plan giving 300MB, a 3GB ... continued »

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Apple reject Project Gutenberg app over Kama Sutra inclusion

Posted on 22 May 2009 by

Apple have again inflamed the App Store censorship debate, by rejecting an ebook reader application through which it was possible to search for - and view - classic text The Kama Sutra.  The app, Eucalyptus, shows text-only versions of out-of-copyright books from the Project Gutenberg archive. The App Store reviewer, finding that The Kama Sutra was accessible, then rejected the software ... continued »

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Apps move to the US Battlefields

Posted on 19 April 2009 by

The hottest new battlefield weapon in Baghdad is also a hot item on the home front. The U.S. military has found the iPod Touch to be a valuable battlefield tool for soldiers. continued »

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Vuzix “Works with iPhone” cable adds 3D to iPhone

Posted on 02 April 2009 by

Vuzix have announced a "Works with iPhone" certified cable for their full range of AV video eyewear.  The cable not only carries Apple's compatibility branding, but is the first to market to support 3D video in side-by-side, interlaced and anaglyph formats. While 3D content for the iPhone is limited, the iWear range of headsets are also useful for watching iPhone and ... continued »

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Cut phone interference with the QB-EM Shield

Posted on 30 March 2009 by

A simple solution is now available to stop that annoying buzzing sound you can get from iPhone or iPod Touch. The disturbance in the force is often encountered when standing near speakers. continued »

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iPhone Skype confirmed: WiFi VoIP from Tuesday

Posted on 30 March 2009 by

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 »

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Metal Gear Solid Touch video: thumb attack!

Posted on 18 March 2009 by

Of all the upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games, one of the most eagerly anticipated has been Metal Gear Solid Touch.  Now video of the actual gameplay has prompted some to wonder whether the UI is entirely satisfactory, given that much of the time the player's thumbs are covering up the action. Announced last December, even the news that it was ... continued »

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Apple sued because of exploding iPod

Posted on 16 March 2009 by

Last December while at school a child heard a "loud pop", and before long his iPod and pants were on fire. The family of a child in Kentucky is suing Apple as this incident has apparently rendered him unable to "earn income in the future." continued »

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Stay connected to friends with Pinger Phone

Posted on 22 December 2008 by

Pinger, a leading provider of mobile communication services has announced their new Pinger Phone application for managing and communicating with phone contacts as well as with friends on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Users can see IM status in their contacts and elect to call, text, instant message, email or even send a Facebook, MySpace or Twitter message, all from one simple ... continued »

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Flickr enables video support for iPhone and iPod Touch users

Posted on 05 December 2008 by

Flickr has had their hands in many applications for the iPhone allowing users to upload photos directly to the site. They have just announced that they have decided to bring it to the next level and offer video among other things on their m.flickr.com mobile site for iPhone and iPod Touch users. With the iPhone and iPod Touch being the only ... continued »

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iPhone Dev Team says don’t upgrade to 2.2 yet

Posted on 17 November 2008 by

As always the iPhone Dev Team is warning about blindly installing the new firmware without instruction from them first. They have gone out explaining the pros and cons of immediately installing one of these updates without knowing all that it is doing to your phone. With all the security measures that Apple are taking to prevent the jailbreaking of iPhones we ... continued »

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Get ready to race with Pocket Jockey

Posted on 17 November 2008 by

Warren Stringer has created a new multiplayer horse racing game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. If you just cant seem to get away from the racetracks this application will hold you over till your next visit. Shake your iPhone to make the horse run faster. By the end of a few races you will have a pretty decent workout. You ... continued »

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