Archive | February, 2010

V-MODA Remix remote headphones for iPhone, iPhone owners to drive iPad sales, Vogue mag launches app

Posted on 26 February 2010 by

A new set of headphones for iPhone 3GS users has been unveiled called the V-MODA Remix Remote. The headphones have a mic and inline remote for controlling track and volume and can be bought at Apple Retail stores for $99. continued »

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iControlPad in production, no explicit app category, and MobileMe on Mobile Safari enhanced

Posted on 25 February 2010 by

I like playing games on my iPhone. I probably spend more time gaming on the thing than talking on it. If you like to game on yours, but you want a real controller the iControlPad is in production and said to be launching soon. The device gives real buttons for gaming. continued »

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iPhone Universal Remote Case, Unioo backup batteries, and iPhone card scanner

Posted on 24 February 2010 by

We all need extra power for our iPhone at one time or another and if you play lots of games, that need probably comes frequently. A company called Unioo has unveiled three new batteries and two of them connect to the charge connector on the iPhone. continued »

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Apple defends app removal, iPhone takes 3rd for 2009, iPhone Os going to new platforms

Posted on 23 February 2010 by

Apple is defending the removal of some adult apps from the App Store. In a nutshell, Apple is saying that a few devs spoiled it for everyone with more and more apps containing very objectionable content. continued »

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Apple removes some adult apps, Photoshop 1.0 for iPhone, video calling in 3.2 SDK

Posted on 22 February 2010 by

Apple has removed some adult apps that have had complaints from users. Among the apps removed were one that animates parts of people in pictures and one for a porn star's fans. continued »

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Apple doubles app download limit, iBoob app causes UK row, Line2 app gets approved

Posted on 19 February 2010 by

This is some very good news; Apple has doubled the download limit for app size over 3G. Previously the limit was 10MB and now the limit is 20MB. No more waiting until you get home to grab that new game! continued »

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reMail gobbled by Google, call for BBC app ban, and 21 useful travel apps

Posted on 18 February 2010 by

Search giant Google has acquired the firm behind the reMail search application for the iPhone. The app is designed to provide a search function for Gmail and IMAP email accounts. continued »

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Oscar iPhone app, Smart-apps to lead second wave, Man finds stolen phone with GPS

Posted on 17 February 2010 by

With the Academy Awards coming up a new app for the iPhone has been unveiled to go along with the show. The app lets users get lists of nominees, see film trailers, and predict winners. continued »

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Hackers laugh at app store ban, Opera 6x faster than Safari, MeeBo multi IM chat app debuts

Posted on 16 February 2010 by

ChannelWeb reports that hackers who were banned from the App Store for violating AT&T rules are scoffing at Apple. Most of these hackers are more known for work on Jail Break software that malicious code. continued »

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Plants vs. Zombies, Photoshop app hits 6M, Final Fantasy for iPhone trailer

Posted on 15 February 2010 by

CNET figures that the Plants vs. Zombies game for the iPhone is the perfect iPhone app, which is saying a lot. The app is a variant of a tower defense game that has the player setting up plants to destroy zombies that are getting on their lawn. continued »

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Will Opera Mini get approved, 7m iPhone users want Flash, iPhone photo exhibition

Posted on 11 February 2010 by

We learned yesterday that Opera Mini web browser was going it be announced for the iPhone. The real question is will Apple approve the app since it clearly competes with Safari. continued »

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Opera mini browser coming, iPhone refresh expected in April, Bowlingual translates dog barks

Posted on 10 February 2010 by

Of all the things I wish my iPhone had, a different browser isn't one of them. If you want an alternative to Safari, Opera will be showing off a version if its Mini browser for the iPhone at MWC. continued »

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