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Friday | November 21st, 2008

Entries Tagged as 'iPhone'

Apple Unleashes A “Perfect Storm” Of Updates

Posted under sdk, apple-tv, software-update, ichat, QuickTime, iTunes, iPhone, software, News, Commentary, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

Apple TV 2.3 was not enough. They could not stop at iPhone OS 2.2. Apple had to introduce the perfect storm of updates to impact users of all their systems and devices by unleashing Quicktime H.264 Compatibility Update (now at version 7.5.5) and iTunes 8.0.2 (plus the required download of the new iPhone SDK to […]

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News: Compete: iPhone users more likely to install applications

Posted under iPhone, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

According to the results of a survey contained in Compete’s latest Smartphone Intelligence report, iPhone users are far more likely to have downloaded and installed third-party applications than users of other smartphones. The survey, conducted during October and November and consisting of 940 respondents, found that 34% of smartphone users have not added an application to their devices, compared to just 7% of iPhone users. In addition, 72%…

News: Apple updates iPhone SDK for OS 2.2

Posted under iPhone, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

Coinciding with the release of iPhone Software 2.2 for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch, Apple has released an updated version of its iPhone Software Development Kit for the new software. Listed as build 9M2621, the updated SDK weighs in at 1.56GB and requires Mac OS X 10.5.5. iPhone SDK for iPhone OS 2.2 is available now as a free download for registered developers from the iPhone Dev Center.

iPhone Spelling Mistake Blunder

Posted under spelling, mistake, error, Commentary, iPhone, software, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

It’s generally taken for granted that a cutting edge company such as Apple has a well oiled system of editors and copywriters who check software releases for errors before they go live. Unfortunately, it seems that the system has broken down with the latest iPhone software release.
Apple has written the Categories menu on the new […]

iPhone 2.2 Firmware Released, Google Maps and Podcasts Take Center Stage

Posted under software-update, firmware, Commentary, News, iPhone, software, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

Today Apple released the iPhone 2.2 firmware update and it is available to download throught iTunes. Just click on “check for updates” to force iTunes to call home and start downloading the latest update.
While some iPhone pages have not been updated yet, you can download a new iPhone User Guide from Apple.com that outlines how […]

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News: iPhone Software 2.2 out, Google Street View, Podcasts

Posted under iPhone, Apple on November 21st, 2008 by admin0 comments

Early this morning, following the release of iTunes 8.0.2, Apple released iPhone Software 2.2 as a free download for iPhone and iPhone 3G users. Here is a partial list of new features contained in the update, according to Apple. Fewer call connection failures and mid-call drops. Improved Visual Voicemail sound quality. Google Street View has been added to maps. Public transit information and walking directions. Dropped pins display addresses. Current…

iPhone Your Life: Apple Tries to Get its App Store Act Together

Posted under apps, website, Commentary, News, iPhone, Apple on November 20th, 2008 by admin0 comments

There have been a lot of complaints about the organization of the App Store. Yes, you can search, and browse by category, but the sheer volume of apps available and the relatively simple App Store design make finding something without knowing exactly what you’re looking for a bit of a nightmare. Luckily, you have us […]

OrbLive Media Streamer for iPhone

Posted under streaming, orb, media, News, iPhone, software, Apple on November 20th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Orb Networks has officially announced the availability of their OrbLive 2.0 app for iPhone/iPod touch.
OrbLive enables users to stream media content from their computer — music, internet radio stations, videos, photos, webcam streams, and even live TV (with a TV Tuner) — to their touch device over Wi-Fi and 2G/3G cellular networks. Working in conjunction […]

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Frenzic Finally Comes Home

Posted under app store, frenzic, url, game, News, iPhone, software, Apple on November 20th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Iconfactory and ARTIS Software bring their game, Frenzic, to the iPhone. Finally! I’ve been waiting for this since before the iPhone even came to market. The simple yet challenging pie-based puzzle game really, truly seems like a match made in geek heaven, as the co-founder of Iconfactory once said.
So often — as John Gruber points […]

News: MMS coming to iPhone via re-branded Mobispine app

Posted under iPhone, Apple on November 20th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Following a report from MacWorld Sweden (Translated Link) claiming that iPhone carrier Telia would soon offer a Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) application for its iPhone customers, mobile services company Mobispine has announced that it is developing a native MMS application for the iPhone. According to a posting on the company’s blog, Mobispine will sell a specially-branded version of its MMS application to operators, who in turn will make…