Archive | July, 2007

iPhone Firmware Update 1.01: Let there be folders

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

Now this was a pleasant surprise, I noticed that all my folders in setup on my Exchange account were suddenly populated. And when I go into each of those folders, my emails started populating. It’s now even possible to save emails to any of those folders. I didn’t see anyway to create or delete a folder though. Shrug, ... continued »

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iPhone Firmware 1.01 security update (I got an error)

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

Apple just released the iPhone Firmware 1.01 security update that plugs various holes in Safari. This is only a security update with no new features that I can find. On the plus side, it will make your iPhone much more secure. Remember that you must sync your iPhone via iTunes in order to get the update. Apple noted ... continued »

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iPhone update imminent: analyst gets excited after Joswiak pow-wow

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

Sitting down for a chin-wag with Apple's VP of iPod Product Marketing, Greg Joswiak, seems to have sent RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky into a spin - the professional predictor quotes him as saying that an iPhone update is expected shortly, while: "management expressed excitement at plans to increase iPhone value over time via new software features, citing 'the sky ... continued »

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What price data roaming? $3000 stuns traveller

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

What's been your most expensive monthly phone bill?  $150?  $300?  I once ran up a $600+ bill while at uni, and my parents sure weren't happy.  But now even my excesses are plunged into the shade, with AT&T's charge of an astounding $3000 for Dave Stolt.   continued »

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Video review: SoundID SM100 EarModule Bluetooth Headset

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

The SoundID SM100 Bluetooth headset is one of the most advanced on the market. The SM100 offers three industry-first features: personal sound where you can personalize the headset to your specific sound preferences, Environmental Mode turns the headset into a hearing-aide-like device for loud environment and NoiseNavigational Mode where the device uses its “Auto Focus for your ears” technology to ... continued »

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iPhone firmware hides Radio and other programmes

Posted on 31 July 2007 by

I do like a bit of firmware rummaging.  Not on my own part, of course - I'm a bit too OCD to get my hands dirty - but I enjoy reading about the tidbits and curios others turn up while delving through a gadget's guts.  Latest news on the iPhone's unlocked capabilities is sign of five new programmes or widgets, ... continued »

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iPhone look-a-like virtual keyboard for the Nokia N800

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Again, imitation is the best form of flattery. There’s a cleverly written utility for the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet that mimics the on-screen virtual keyboard of the Apple iPhone. It’s written in Python, in case you care; looks really neat. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrWpUBTDDr0[/youtube] The iPhone-clone keyboard looks and feel similar the real deal but lacks the predictive text algorithm. Just because ... continued »

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Bejeweled for iPhone

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Bejeweled is possibly one of the most popular “match three” style games on mobile devices. Earlier today, PopCap Games announced that a custom version of Bejeweled is now available for the iPhone. This version of Bejeweled has been optimized for the iPhone’s display and touch input controls. The game is simple and easy to play. All you need ... continued »

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Latest Apple patent suggests intercommunication between iPhones

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Another Apple patent hints at the functionality they might build into future versions of the iPhone, and if the thought of a network of Jesus Phones all whispering to each other scares you then I suggest you look away now.  Specifying a system similar to Push-to-Talk, only without a central processing server and instead performing all data handling on the ... continued »

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Apple online now shipping iPhone in 24hrs

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Want an iPhone?  Have particularly sore legs?  Or are you like me, lazy?  Well order from the Apple online store and your swanky new handset will be shipped out in just 24 hours.  Since launching, the cellphone has been advertised as taking 2-4 weeks to be delivered if you buy it online, and most chose instead to wander down to ... continued »

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zCover iSAglove Silicone Protection Case for Apple iPhone (press release)

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Richmond, BC --July 27, 2007-- zCover today announced that its versatile, resilient and user friendly new iSAglove cases for Apple's iPhone are now shipping. zCover’s iSAglove design is available in four functional combos and focuses on intuitive usability while offering protection in its fullest form. The iSAglove will first be released in five zCover ice series colors: blue, purple, grey, ... continued »

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iPhone wallpaper swap made simple – use any online image

Posted on 30 July 2007 by

Thanks to all the hard work of the various iPhone hackers we can now add new wallpapers, icons and ringtones to the handset, but most of that functionality depends on having a PC or Mac to hand so that you can dock the iPhone and get tweaking.  Justin Schwalbe decided that simply wasn't good enough, and so tweaked together a ... continued »

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