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iPhone OS 3.0 downloading issues reported and possible damage

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:02:09 +0000

iPhone OS 3.0 has now gone live and itproportal is reporting that the prelude to the big launch of the iPhone 3G S is experiencing some issues which have stopped iPhone and iPod Touch users from updating to iPhone OS 3.0 . Appler servers were swamped at the multitude of download requests, and it has been reported that the iPhone 3.0 activation server crashed and MobileME service was also somewhat sluggish and even inaccessible at times. Also Apple Singapore’s server was reportedly actin

TiPb Give-Away 3.0: 1Password Pro for iPhone

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:31:19 +0000

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and again), 1Password is the first app I launch when I (re-)install a Mac, and the first iPhone (and iPod touch) app I go to any time I even think about logging in to a secure website or using credit card data. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s just gone Pro. The video above shows off the new iPhone 3.0 support in 1Password Pro 2.1, and the ability to extend secure logins out of the embedded browser and into Mobile Safari is very welcome.

Sirius iPhone App Expected To Debut June 18th

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:47:04 +0000

We reported on May 27th that a Sirius XM iPhone app debut was imminent . It appears that Sirius is confirming to customers that the long rumored satellite radio app for iPhone will be launched beginning on Thursday, June 18th, just one day prior to Apple’s epic launch of iPhone 3G S. According to The Unofficial Apple Weblog , iPhone faithful who have been badgering Sirius XM for news updates have been getting this response from the media giant via email. Thank you for contacting SIR

iPhone OS 3 out today

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:36:27 +0000

Today Apple will launch the new and updated OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. I just checked iTunes but it wasn’t available yet. As you probably know you will get MMS, copy&paste, landscape keyboard, spotlight search and many other new features in the longed-for update. Here’s a summary of all the news in OS 3.0. iPhone software update [Apple.com]

AdWhirl Scores $1 Million For Dynamic Ad Platform For The iPhone

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:42:25 +0000

AdWhirl, the startup that lets iPhone developers to tap into multiple ad networks, has raised a cool $1 million in seed funding from Foundation Capital, with several angel investors participating. Launched in April, AdWhirl solves a simple problem for iPhone developers. As the number of ad networks available for iPhone apps has increased since the launch of the app store, developers were having a tough time switching between different ad networks. And after switching, developers have to is

The UK iPhone 3GS buying guide – where and how much

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:46:48 +0000

Although it has been possible to pre-order the new iPhone 3GS for the last few days, the official launch date in the UK for the iPhone 3GS is not until this coming Friday the 19th June. In preparation for the event we thought we would remind you all again about where to buy the new iPhone 3GS, how much it will cost, and perhaps a few extra pointers that might be of help.Nothing has changed in terms Apple’s exclusive iPhone deal with O2 so if you want to get the new iPhone 3GS you still have to a

Bellhop App For Consumer Ratings On Hotels Worldwide

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:43:33 +0000

Taleee, a leader in revealing to consumers what products and services are top rated by millions of consumers, announces the launch of Bellhop, the first mobile application that allows anybody with an iPhone, Palm Pre, smartphone or any Web browser, to find the top rated hotels in over 70,000 cities worldwide. Now travelers can now find the best hotels, rated 4 stars to 5 stars, as rated by millions of travelers across the Web. “With Bellhop, travelers anywhere, anytime can look up any city wor

WWDC 2009 Week Overview

Content Keyword RSS — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:18:08 +0000

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.On June 8th 2009 the WWDC started with a keynote delivered by Phil Schiller. On June 12th WWDC ended. The keynote wasn’t that spectacular, since it didn’t really deliver new products. And the launch of OS 3.0 was expected long before the event even started. Nothing really new on the horizon. The 13″ MacBook was added to the pro line, Snow Leopard was also introduced (also to no-ones surprise),

No Skype For Palm Pre Yet

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:55:02 +0000

has received generally positive reviews since its June 6 launch, but one complaint is that its application store lags behind the competition. It’s unclear how quickly developers will embrace the webOS platform, and the VOIP-calling company Skype said it will be taking a wait-and-see approach. Skype has been trying to expand its presence beyond the desktop for years, and has developed applications for Windows Mobile, Android, and Java-powered phones. The recently released version for the iPhone

The Sims 3 on your mobile

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:33:01 +0000

EA’s The Sims is a cultural phenomenon which has a popularity that is hard to quantify outside of sales figures. It’s the video game equivalent of “playing house”. You play parents, job seekers, lovers, and probably most importantly, interior designers. With 1.5 million copies of the latest edition, The Sims 3, sold during the weekend of its recent launch, the Sims fervour is very much here to stay. Screens of The Sims 3 on the iPhone (Credit: iTunes) Part of the appeal, no doubt,