Push notifications go live on iPhone courtesy of Tap Tap Revenge

iPhone OS 3.0 may not be available to the masses for a couple days yet, but that's not stopping Tapulous (nor Apple's App Store overlords, apparently) from rolling out a new version of its ridiculously popular Tap Tap Revenge that's fully ready to take advantage of push notifications right here and right now. We've taken the new build for a spin, and in brief, it works as designed -- notification times ranged from near instantaneous to just under a minute. One of our editors here was testing on a cellular connection and the other was on a SIM-less iPhone 3G running just WiFi, so it looks like this setup will work pretty seamlessly regardless of what kind of connection you happen to be enjoying / tolerating / loathing at the moment. Follow the break for a quick video demo.

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Push notifications go live on iPhone courtesy of Tap Tap Revenge originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Probably-fake video roundup: 24-inch iPhone OS, PS1 emulation on the Pre

This video of iPhone OS 2.x running on a 24-inch multitouch monitor from Swedish design firm Dreamfield is almost certainly fake, but hey -- it's Sunday night, nothing's going on, and we were thinking about how well touch-specific systems would work on a larger screen after seeing those CrunchPad videos anyway, so we thought we'd get some conversation going. We'd be willing to bet that a future Apple tablet has more in common with the experience shown in this video than with what we currently think of as OS X, but we're not so certain we're seeing anything here that makes us want to throw our mouse or keyboard away -- or spend the entire day with gorilla arm. So -- artfully mocked-up glimpse of the future, or just a pipe dream?

Keeping with the likely-fake theme, there's also a probably-fake video of SNES and PS1 emulators running on the Pre, controlled by a Bluetooth gamepad. Yes, it's incredibly awesome -- and undoubtedly possible -- but until we see some evidence of how things are loaded up and connected with the gamepad we're sticking it in the fake category as well.

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Probably-fake video roundup: 24-inch iPhone OS, PS1 emulation on the Pre originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Worldwide Mac: Using the iPhone in New Zealand

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In a previous post, I discussed some of the shortcomings of New Zealand's broadband infrastructure. A lot of you gave some great responses, which led me to realize that although it's certainly not world-class, NZ's broadband isn't quite as bad overall as I thought - it's just my ISP isn't the greatest in the country, and it doesn't help matters that I don't live in a major city like Auckland or Wellington. When we first got here last July, we were kind of bewildered by pretty much everything (moving to a new country will do that to you), so we signed up for what seemed to be the best value for our money at the time. This turned out to entail a one-year commitment to Vodafone. Well, as it turns out, Vodafone NZ's broadband plans kind of stink compared to some other offerings people brought up, so we'll be ditching them for something better as soon as that commitment is over next month.

With my iPhone, however, I don't have the option of giving Vodafone the heave-ho for at least another 20 months. In fact, right now if you want to buy an iPhone in New Zealand, unless you're willing to jump through a lot of hoops and pay a lot more money, Vodafone is pretty much the only horse in town.

While some Kiwi commenters pointed out that broadband here isn't necessarily as terrible as I made it out to be, one thing they all agreed on was that the mobile phone pricing here is just barely short of criminal. No, let's not mince words: it is criminal. New Zealanders pay some of the highest mobile rates in the world, both for plans and for handsets. What we get for our money down here is pretty astonishing, and not in a good way.

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App Review: Documents to Go for iPhone

Matt Miller, editor of our sibling-site NokiaExperts, got an advanced look at Documents to Go for iPhone as part of his ZDNet gig, and has already gone live with an amazingly detailed review: Review: Documents To Go raises the bar for iPhone word processing.

Matt loves the low price point, the Word editing, and Exchange support. Obviously, he misses the Excel editing support, but knows that’s coming.

Check out his full review for more, including a huge screenshot gallery, and overviews on editing, syncing, and Exchange support.

Thanks Matt!

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App Review: Documents to Go for iPhone

Quick App: Documents to Go for iPhone

Documents to Go is finally — FINALLY! — available for the iPhone. But, it currently only supports Word editing, no Excel (though they promise it via a free update), no PowerPoint (though no one else is doing that either). Yet, there’s a higher end version that includes Exchange Attachments integration!

148apps has the details, but the short and long of it is, there are two distinct versions now available:

• Documents to Go (Microsoft Word editing & Desktop sync) ($4.99 - iTunes link) allows you to create and edit Microsoft Word documents, view Excel, Powerpoint, iWork, PDF, and “other files” (presumably what’s natively supported), and includes a 2-way Wi-Fi desktop sync utility for Mac & Windows.
• Documents to Go with Exchange Attachments (Microsoft Word editing, Exchange attachments, & Desktop sync) ($9.99 - iTunes link) offers all the above plus the ability to receive, edit, and send Word docs, and view other docs attached to Microsoft Exchange emails (if you don’t have an Exchange account, don’t get this version!)

It looks like they’re still using their homebrew cut, copy, and paste solution, and with iPhone 3.0 just days away, the timing is a little awkward. Any developers Documents to Go on iPhone 3.0, let us know how that works for you. (We anticipate a 3.0 happy update ASAP)

The most important question is, however, all of you waiting on Documents to Go, is this what you wanted? Worth the wait? Sound off in the comments!

Screenshots after the break!

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Quick App: Documents to Go for iPhone

Live Blogging on Apple WWDC 2009 Event Now! Steve Jobs is there!

Will Apple launching a series of new iPhone 2009 with iPhone Video / iPhone 3GS in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB? Check out our live blogging now at http://live.slashgear.com!

Apple Unveils iPhone 3Gs with 3 Megapixel Camera, Improved Battery Life

On the WWDC 2009 event, Apple has officially unveiled an upgrade model for its iPhone 3G with iPhone 3Gs. Although there isn't major changes on the hardware design, the iPhone 3Gs has a faster processing speed now and a better camera that supports macro shot, 30fps VGA video recording, auto ...

TomTom introduce full PND navigation to iPhone

TomTom’s turn-by-turn navigation app is one of the most interesting capabilities of Apple iPhone OS 3.0. Both Tomtom's software app and accompanying car kit were announced, complete with Points Of Interest (POIs) and both 2D and 3D mapping. Its major features include: Portrait and landscape modes. The kit will support the iPhone in ...

iPhone 3GS has a videoconferencing kit, too!

As we know, rumors about the front-facing videoconference camera for iPhone 3G S was wrong, but don't worry,  Apple already has a solution: The iPhone 3G S Videoconferencing Kit. The Apple Videoconferencing Kit ultra-shiny surface will be available in June 19 for $29. Apple introduces the iPhone 3G S Videoconferencing Kit WWDC ...

Full video of WWDC 2009 now available

Full video of Phil Schiller keynote speech from Apple's WWDC 2009 is now available online --as usual. So if you’re curious about the new iPhone 3G S, the new MacBook Pro family, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, head over to watch the full 2hr video.

Navigon to launch another iPhone OS 3.0’s PND

TomTom is not the only company to show you the power of OS 3.0's navigation capability. Navigon have announced that they’ll be releasing their own iPhone PND app called MobileNavigator. MobileNavigator will be available in the international AppStore within this month. The package includes Reality View Pro Real Roadsign Pro Lane Assistant Pro Speed Assistant Day ...

Gap and Mobclix search for the best iPhone app

Gap and Mobclix are co-sponsoring an iPhone app development contest that’s launched yesterday surrounding WWDC 2009. The contest, which will end at September 1, will give developers the chance to design Gap’s official iPhone app. Grand prizes include cash from a notable Silicon Valley VC, a $1K Gap gift card ...

New iPhone 3GS has oleophobic coating on screen

MacDailyNews discovered that Apple has introduced something new on the iPhone 3GS's screen specs: an oleophobic coating on the screen. Oleophobic, according to Merriam-Webster, means "having or relating to a lack of strong affinity for oils." According to Apple's Cleaning iPhone page: To clean iPhone, unplug all cables and turn off iPhone ...

iPhone 3GS sports 600 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM

Despite Apple have refused to reveal how much RAM and what exact processor of the upcoming iPhone 3G S at WWDC 2009 event, but T-Mobile Netherlands has accidentally put up the details on its website, stating a 600MHz processor with 256MB RAM! [The original iPhone and iPhone 3G both used ...

The iPhone user interface stencil kit

Voila. It's a good news for designers and developers to quickly sketch iPhone's application interfaces: just using iPhone Stencil Kit! The Design Commission's kit is available now for $16.95. The kit comes with: One iPhone UI Stencil Zebra mechanical pencil 2 Design Commission stickers Downloadable .PDF letter-sized paper template [Design Commission via Gizmodo]

13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros Have a Slower SATA Interface

As first described in our forums, Apple seems to have quietly downgraded the SATA Interface from 3.0Gbit to 1.5Gbit speeds in some of the new MacBook Pros introduced last week. Readers are reporting that both the new 13" and 15" MacBook Pro models...

Reports filtering in: Release version of firmware 3.0 works fine

Gizmodo has stated that the newest version of 3.0, version 7a341, installed and works fine on the writer’s iPhone 3G. Jesus Diaz wrote a miniblog updating his status as he installed the 3.0 version on his phone. The 7a341 version should be downloadable on your favorite bittorrent site and can be installed without needing a [...]

AT&T: iPhone 3G S pre-orders already sold out

AT&T is telling customers that any iPhone 3GS pre-orders placed after today, June 13th, will not be available at the June 19th launch, instead shipping out between one and two weeks later. In addition, those lining up for a 3GS should note that it’ll be available at 8:00AM, not 7:00, as had been previously thought. Looks [...]

Microsoft cuts iPhone, Pre and Blackberry employee reimbursement programs; but not Windows Mobile?

Microsoft, on the heels of its big layoffs and other cost-cutting measures enacted earlier this year, has reportedly stopped reimbursing its employees for iPhone, Blackberry and Palm Pre data plans even if they’re being used significantly for work-related purposes. One odd note with this: Windows Mobile device users will have their data plans reimbursed. It may [...]

Best of Smartphone Experts for June 14, 2009

Want just the big news in the world of smartphones? Look no further!

Screenshots of HTC Hero Rosie! T-Mobile’s Samsung Bigfoot Android Phone Coming Soon Is Sony Building an Android Walkman?	Catch up on BlackBerry - CrackBerry Podcast 037 Top 8 Reasons Why Palm Pre’s Got Nothin’ on BlackBerry New & Improved BlackBerry Messenger in the Works
First impressions of the white Nokia N97 Nokia N86 with 8 megapixel camera now shipping Qik installed on new Nokia devices out-of-the box	How To: Improve Battery Life; Plus: Battery-friendly Accessories 100,000 Pre phones sold so far Pre Recovery Tool Leaks Out, Including webOS Root Image(!)
Complete WWDC 2009 Keynote Coverage Apple introduces the IPhone 3G S (and the S is for Screaming fast!) iPhone 3.0: Coming this Wednesday!	Catch Palm’s new CEO in Action: Earnings Call June 25 Review: Samsung SBH600 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Podfather turned Prefather now CEO of Palm
Xperia X2 pictures leaked Verizon HTC Touch Pro GPS is (finally) unlocked Review of the Samsung Jack

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