From the monthly archives:

July 2007

TinyBuddy AOL IM client made by company employee

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

While so far the major names in instant-messaging have steered clear of releasing iPhone-compatible clients for their platforms, that hasn't stopped employees dabbling in a little Apple-IM on the side.  Joining the existing array of IM options comes TinyBuddy, an AOL client written by the company's own James Burke. continued »

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iDating takes off among shy Apple-lovers

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

I've heard a few people say they love their iPhone, but up until now I didn't know you could find love with it.  Apple's cellphone is the latest gadget to get picked up by speed-dating aficionados, with jam-packed iDating parties being organised in cities across the country.   continued »

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iFuntastic upgrade adds custom carrier logos & homescreen edits

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

iFuntastic, the easy to use GUI for adding custom ringtones to your iPhone, has only been out a few days and already we're up to version two.  It's no small improvement dressed as a major one, either; ringtone compatibility is increased, you can now change the carrier logo and also rearrange the order of the home-screen icons simply by dragging and dropping them.   continued »

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First look: Marware Sidewinder Smart holster for iPhone

by Vincent Nguyen on July 26, 2007

Marware's Sidewinder case for the iPhone is the Swiss Army knife of cases. First of all it’s a low-profile holster. The reversible-mounting holster lets you carry the iPhone face out for visibility or face in for maximum protection. I like the concept of a retractable management system and a slot for the Apple branded Bluetooth headset, but there’s a certain level of nerdiness that even I cannot ... continued »

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Will iPhone sales performance spur faster development?

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

The good doctor over at Macenstein writes an interesting editorial about how, despite his love for all things Apple, he let out a small cheer at the news that the iPhone sales had fallen short of predictions.  Now before you holster up your pitchforks and lead a baying mob over there, let the man speak: "I am an iPhone user. I love my iPhone. I love everything it does. The problem? ... continued »

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Video showdown: iPhone vs Archos 605

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

Right now, if you don't want to be tied into an AT&T contract you can unlock your iPhone and use it as a portable WiFi web-browser and video iPod.  Although many - myself included - would see that as a terrible waste of some of the handset's much-vaunted convergence, the lure of Mobile Safari and all that video-playing goodness could be enough to swing the hand of some.  But what ... continued »

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Apple post $818m profit despite analyst-depressing iPhone sales

by Chris Davies on July 26, 2007

Another quarter, another record Apple profit - but will everyone be pleased?  The Cupertino company have announced an $818 million profit in its fiscal third-quarter, with $5.41 billion in sales from April through June (a rise of 24-percent from the same period last year); sales of Macs and iPods are sky-high, shipping over 1.7 million of the former (up 33-percent) and more than 9.8 million of the latter, maintaining its ... continued »

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