Analysts and telco rivals alike accused them of demanding "corporate welfare", but it looks like Google's request for openness in the new cellular spectrum auction has struck some chords with the FCC. In a surprising move, a majority of the FCC supported a provision for one-third of the newly-available wireless space to be deemed "open access" so that any operator managing it would have to allow any device and software ... continued »
From the monthly archives:
July 2007
FCC shows partial support for Google’s open-access spectrum demands
Analysts and telco rivals alike accused them of demanding "corporate welfare", but it looks like Google's request for openness in the new cellular spectrum auction has struck some chords with the FCC. In a surprising move, a majority of the FCC supported a provision for one-third of the newly-available wireless space to be deemed "open access" so that any operator managing it would have to allow any device and software ... continued »
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Google format search page specially for iPhone
While the standard Google search page can't exactly be called crowded, the results it produces still aren't set out in the best way for an iPhone's screen. That's why they've quietly launched a specific search page for the Apple cellphone, which you can find at http://www.google.com/uds/samples/iphone/isearch.html
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MY iTablet review NewsGator’s iPhone-friendly RSS reader
Despite the hype around Google's Reader RSS client, I've been sticking with my original choice of NewsGator. Now, when we finally get the iPhone in the UK, I know that I'll be able to monitor my feeds on the move, since they've introduced an iPhone-friendly interface. MY iTablet took a look to see how well the desktop experience translates to the smaller screen.
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Making MP3 ringtones just got super-simple
If you want custom ringtones but aren't too keen on following the community instructions for opening up your iPhone, then you might consider Efiko Software's iPhoneRingToneMaker. It looks to make creating your own ringtones from an MP3 (or WAV or OGG file) mightily straightforward - you can choose which section of the song to keep, add fades at either end, and it'll also allow you to open up the ... continued »
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iPhone hack allows use as wireless-tethered modem
Does your iPhone have SOCKS? No, not to keep its electronic feet warm (there's a toasty iPhone dock to do that), I'm talking about network proxies. It turns out that while AT&T and Apple decided you wouldn't want to use your handset as a tethered modem with your laptop, enterprising modders have given you the choice. It involves setting up a background SOCKS proxy server which funnels the iPhone's EDGE ... continued »
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iPhone tip: check caller’s location
Despite having a healthy turnover of cellphones myself, I don't really like answering the phone. That goes double for when I don't recognise the number calling; I tend to let it go to voicemail and decide after that if I should call them back. Here's a quick tip if you're like me (crazy and paranoid, some might say): if you tap "Recent calls" on the iPhone, then the blue arrow next ... continued »
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eBay-certified iPhone auction app
If you're an auction hound addicted to eBay then we may just have the application for you. iPhoneMyeBay is an iPhone-formatted auction client from iPhoneAppLab; at the moment you can't search for items (although the wap.ebay.com portal for general cellphone use will allow that) but it can track and monitor those lovely porcelain kitten figurines on your watch list and you can also increase your bid.
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