Archive | November, 2008

Microsoft’s web-based Office Suite will work with iPhone Safari browser

Posted on 14 November 2008 by

Microsoft is going to launch a web-based version of their office Suite sometime in 2009. This web-based version will include full versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote. Users will be able to access this service from anywhere with a web browser. All the popular web browsers will be compatible with this web service including Mozilla’s Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Apple’s ... continued »

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iSoft makes you pay for landscape keyboard for SMS

Posted on 13 November 2008 by

It is very inconvenient for the iPhone to only have a landscape QWERT keyboard in Safari and not in any other mode. For over a year nothing has been done as far as updates or application to remedy the problem. iSoft has been the first to set out and bring one to the iPhone. Although Apple would never allow such a ... continued »

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More details surface regarding AT&T’s iPhone tethering plans

Posted on 12 November 2008 by

AT&T Mobility CED, Ralph De La Vega, has recently announced the arrival of the tethering plans for the iPhone. We all knew that AT&T has been working with Apple to bring an official tethering plan to iPhone customers, but no previous details have been leaked. AT&T has always done their best to bring customers what they want in a cellular service, ... continued »

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Skiers now have an application they can use during runs

Posted on 12 November 2008 by

Lately it seems like the iPhone is getting a lot of sports related applications. The latest by DropZone, HangTimer, has been launched in the App Store for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. As you might have guessed by the title, this application was created for skiers. HangTimer utilizes both the built in accelerometer and technology used by NASA to determine ... continued »

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Cosmic One brings addictive gameplay to your iPhone or iPod Touch

Posted on 12 November 2008 by

oeFun has just announced the release of Cosmic One for the iPhone and iPod Touch, this game is one of the simplest puzzle games around today. Just choose whether to use your left or right thumb on your on your way to addictive gameplay. Cosmic One is your literally a pick up and pay game with very simple controls and concepts. ... continued »

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Calliflower brings easy interactive conference calling to the iPhone

Posted on 11 November 2008 by

Today Iotum announced the Calliflower conference-calling service, which makes it easy to plan and participate in highly interactive conference calls. Now iPhone users can manage Calliflower conference calls from wherever they are. They also unveiled the Calliflower Premium service at the Under the Radar event. Calliflower Premium introduces document sharing and many other features for business users. Iotum CEO, Alec Saunders ... continued »

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New iPhone firmware 2.2 in just 10 days?

Posted on 11 November 2008 by

The guys over at iPhone Hellas are now stating that the iPhone firmware 2.2 update that we have been hearing so much about will be launched very soon. Just how soon you ask? They say in just ten days on November 21st the update will be available. This news has undoubtedly gotten us very excited. iPhone Hellas has been right far ... continued »

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Surf Report by Oakley and Surfline becomes surfers new best friend

Posted on 11 November 2008 by

Oakley and Surfline announced the release of an application for the iPhone that will provide surfers with worldwide access to the latest surf reports.  This application gives you real-time information from Surfline, in media rich format. This release just happens to be free, it includes community updated information, surf and weather conditions, as well as plenty of information on the surf ... continued »

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AT&T expands Wi-Fi hotspots by acquiring Wayport

Posted on 10 November 2008 by

AT&T has recently acquired Wi-Fi provider Wayport, adding thousands of hotspots to their network.  AT&T seems to be bumping up the amount of hotspots that they now have to offer with the opening of free Wi-Fi access to iPhone users. The purchase price for Wayport was $275 million. Now AT&T has around 20,000 wireless access points in the US and 80,000 ... continued »

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dTunes is an all in one music player for iPhone

Posted on 10 November 2008 by

dTunes offers an alternative method for playing media files on your iPhone. What dTunes offers that the iPod player does not, is direct access to music ad video download sites. You can download music, video or even torrents directly to your iPhone. Using dTunes is very simple, just search for the song or artist you wish to listen to and select ... continued »

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Studies show the iPhone is twice as reliable as Blackberry

Posted on 10 November 2008 by

Apple sure is taking the high road with the success of the iPhone. Once again Apple has beaten RIM and their Blackberry line in terms of reliability.  Apple has managed to come out on top with two models when RIM has an entire collection of handsets. In a study done by SquareTrade, out of 15,000 iPhone handsets, only 5.6 percent failed ... continued »

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Say Who application review

Posted on 10 November 2008 by

We recently had the chance to try out Say Who by Excuse Me Services Inc. Say Who is a free voice dialing application that allows you to quickly and accurately dial names or numbers without even looking at your iPhone. Just launch the application and hold the button as you either speak a contact’s name, or speak the number you wish ... continued »

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