Archive | March, 2009

iPhone’s Scrabble gets a Facebook boost

Posted on 25 March 2009 by

Electronic Arts' iPhone version of Scrabble now supports Facebook Connect, enabling users to play head-to-head against anyone on either Facebook or the iPhone/iPod touch. The Scrabble update is free,  available to users who already purchased the $5 application. continued »

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iPhone app lets you become a hero, too

Posted on 25 March 2009 by

iPhone and iPod Touch users can now download a flight simulator called "Sully's Flight" for 99 cents. This app, which lets you recreate this past January's "Miracle on the Hudson", features the actual audio communication between ground control and US Airways Flight 1549's crew led by pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III. continued »

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iPhone coming to China finally?

Posted on 25 March 2009 by

Amid the long running negotiations between Apple and China Mobile, the country's largest carrier, a regional China Unicom Web site posted pictures and specs of the iPhone 3G. continued »

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Cha-Ching for iPhone now available

Posted on 25 March 2009 by

Cha-Ching Touch, an Phone version of the popular money management software for Mac, is now available for $2.99 (introductory price) via the App Store. This app enables you to track your purchases and budget on the go. continued »

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Apple hit with yet another lawsuit

Posted on 24 March 2009 by

What felt like five minutes ago, Apple was hit with a lawsuit about an exploding iPod. This time it is the offering of eBooks that is getting the company in trouble, again. continued »

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Apple discontinue iPhone Bluetooth headset

Posted on 23 March 2009 by

Apple have discontinued their $99 iPhone Bluetooth Headset. Apple Insider also revealed that Apple may have recently recalled existing inventory of the single-button headset --that it announced two years ago alongside the original iPhone-- for undisclosed reasons. continued »

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iPhone game developer Ngmoco raises $10 million

Posted on 23 March 2009 by

Nine months old company Ngmoco has raised $10 million in a second round of funding, according to Venture Beat. Last July, the San Francisco-based iPhone game publisher raised a $5 million from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Maples Investments. continued »

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Need an iPhone developer? Try iPhoneAppQuotes

Posted on 23 March 2009 by

Optimum Lead Generation, LLC has launched iPhoneAppQuotes, a site that helps businesses and consumers to connect with "up to three iPhone development companies and receive a free price quote." This network is open to any iPhone developer, development company and freelancers. continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 11 2009

Posted on 22 March 2009 by

This week is the iPhone 3.0 Week. A few days before the iPhone OS 3.0 Software event, Digg founder Kevin Rose has confirmed that one of upcoming iPhone OS 3.0 features is copy/paste ability. continued »

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Apple being sued over 3G speed

Posted on 21 March 2009 by

Another lawsuit is being thrown Apple and AT&T's way. Previous lawsuits have included the construction of the devices however this time, it is all about service delivery. continued »

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Using iPhone as a Wii remote

Posted on 20 March 2009 by

Shervin Pishevar of the Social Gaming Network demonstrated how to use the iPhone or iPod touch as "virtual Wii Remotes" at the iGames Summit. Using his new iFun software, Pishevar was demonstrating the iPhone as a virtual steering wheel when playing a PC car racing game. Good even for non-gamers. continued »

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02 UK offer new iPhone 3G pricing

Posted on 20 March 2009 by

iPhones getting cheaper or free is no longer rumours, according to Telefónica O2 UK. The operator just confirmed it with their new pricing schemes. continued »

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