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The iPhone 2.2 firmware update was released in the middle of last night, for some strange reason, and is available in iTunes for existing iPhone owners. The update includes:
Enhancements to Maps
- Google Street View
- public transit and walking directions
- display address of dropped pins
- share location via email
Enhancements to Mail
- resolved isolated issues with scheduled [...]
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While the iPhone OS 2.1 software update is still settling in among a few users (and it made significant improvements admittedly, for many users), there’s a rumor flying around now that the next firmware version update might be coming a little quicker than most thought. Testing is going well, and according to an inside tester, the [...]
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Although the iPhone and the iPhone 3G are touted as redefining the world of the touch screen smartphone experience and capabilities, they do is still have some downfalls to be addressed.
One such downfall is quite surprising in its absence and that is that some of the iPhone’s key smart phone applications do not currently [...]
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As Apple continues to sell iPhones all over the globe, Google is preparing to launch new options for advertisers to target iPhone owners directly.
In meetings with various agencies, Google has presented a new option to show context-sensitive search ads and purchasing options for iPhones. The change, expected to be finished shortly, means advertisers will be able [...]
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Let’s hope this isn’t the start of an ugly trend. This story could help to shape the iPhone and your app choices for it in the future.
Shaker, a “Tetris-like” game with a martini glass theme, has suddenly been pulled from the App Store. TUAW provided a first look at the game back in early September. According [...]
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Announcing the latest product from the world’s premier manufacturer of high-end accessories, Scosche, which offers protection specifically designed for the iPhone. The kickBACKTM features a multifunctional Crystal clear polycarbonate protection case with an integrated kickstand for widescreen viewing.
The kickback’s polycarbonate design includes practical features such as an antiglare screen protector, which safeguards the iPhone 3G [...]
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Its here! The promised second major release of the Face book application for the iPhone has finally been announced. This bigger and badder 2.0 version was promised for September, and even though they cut it very fine, they have indeed managed to keep their word.
V 2.0 emulates all the features of the web site itself [...]
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We previously reported that the UK Apple iPhone was made available for the first time on pay-as-you-go, but early indications show that sales of the prepay handset have been much lower than originally anticipated. This has led to concerns from several store employees, who say that the high cost of the phone is to blame.
The [...]
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Industrial designer Peter Huvander has created a stylish and eco-friendly phone charger named the Yo Yo. Huvander, who lives in Sweden, wanted to find a sustainable way to charge his iPhone in preparation for the darkness of the Swedish winter. As solar power was not an option, he needed to create an alternative enegry source [...]
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The guys at AppleInsider.com have reported some interesting rumours about the possibility of a 32GB Apple iPhone to be released shortly. According to their report, sales of the 8GB version are now drying up and this may signal the cancellation of the model and the introduction of the 32GB version later this year. Multiple sources [...]
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What is it with some people? They spend all that money on a gorgoeus Apple iPhone, and then suddenly they decide they want to cover up it up! If you happen to be one of these people, and enjoy customising your phone and sticking bits of vinyl on the back of it, then you may [...]
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UK Pay & Go customers can now enjoy the iPhone 3G without a monthly contract. The new iPhone 3G 8GB for Pay & Go will be available for £349.99 and the 16GB version for £399.99.
This also includes unlimited browsing and Wi-Fi for the first 12 months after you activate your iPhone 3G. At the end [...]
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The Chinese are forever pumping out copycat mobile phones. This time however, the latest offering from the Far East is an imitation of not one, but two different mobile phones mixed into one. Chinavasion have announced for sale The Projector Phone CVSL-122, and as well as having a menu interface exactly like the one found [...]
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Make sure you have a quick look at this cool video from a very smart young man called Josef Průša. The 18 year old posted on his blog a video demonstrating how he was able to control a remote control car using nothing but his iPhone. Josef managed to programme the phone with 5 buttons [...]
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EA have announced that nine new titles are currently in development for the iPhone:
Yahtzee Adventures
EA Mini Golf
Monopoly: Here & Now The World Edition,
SimCity
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09,
Need for Speed Undercover
The Sims 3
Lemonade Tycoon
Mahjong
EA games also revealed that they are set to release Spore Origins, an original game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, on [...]
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