It was just over five months ago that we brought news of Apple’s App Store reaching its billionth download after just nine months – and we’ve just received word that that figure has hit a staggering two billion downloads.
According to a couple of surveys of iPhone 3GS and Pre users conducted by RBC Capital and ChangeWave Research 99% of 3GS users are satisfied with their device as opposed to 87% of Pre owners. And of the 99% of satisfied 3GS users, 82% declared themselves very satisfied compared to 45% of Pre [...]
It appears that iPhone users who like their reality of the ‘augmented’ variety will have something to celebrate when Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1. Apparently some developers are already creating augmented reality apps for the iPhone by taking advantage of undocumented APIs in iPhone OS 3, but Apple has reportedly been telling developers of [...]
The battle between Palm and Apple over iTunes syncing continues with Palm’s release of webOS 1.1. The update restores the Palm Pre’s ability to sync with Apple’s ubiquitous media software that Apple knocked out with its iTunes 8.2.1 update. The move could signal an escalation in hostilities between the two companies and puts the ball [...]
The expected update to iTunes to disable the Palm Pre’s ability to sync with the application has occurred with the latest 8.2.1 iTunes update. Palm has been touting the Pre’s Media Sync feature, which allowed the device to trick iTunes into believing it was a native iPod. Naturally that didn’t sit too well with Apple, [...]
If you’re an iPhone owner, you know Apple didn’t give access to iTunes music as part of the built in clock app on iPhone. If you prefer to march to the beat of a different drum, this new app is a must have. It runs as a stand alone alarm clock on iPhone and, instead [...]
A recent sneak preview of Qik on iPhone was an exciting preview for hopeful new iPhone 3GS owners. Apparently, some pushback from AT&T is preventing what looks like a great app from hitting the App Store because of concerns over bandwidth. We’re here to change all that. Check the link after the break.
Reports show that Foxlink, a supplier that provides proprietary connectors used in the iPhone and iPod, are developing micro projectors for use in mobile devices. Such a projector would enable video output onto an external surface from the device.
A software patch to fix the vulnerability that could be exploited is in the works after security experts found a flaw in the way text messages are handled on iPhone. The weakness could be exploited to gain control of the device.
Everyone knows iPhone 3GS is wildly popular, selling over a million units the first week. What’s not to love? With better battery life, a 3 megapixel auto-focus camera, awesome video recording with YouTube uploading and voice control features, Apple wins once again. But when the white back cover turns a light and toasty shade of [...]
