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Facebook for iPhone 3.0 submitted to Apple, awaits approval
Facebook has submitted ver. 3.0 of iPhone application to Apple, according to Joe Hewitt, software engineer at Facebook, through his tweet. The latest version will offer a bunch of features that enable us to optimize our Facebook account on the go. TechCrunch writes: That means that shortly, we’ll have access to the ...TomTom for iPhone 3G and 3GS arrives
The TomTom navigation app for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS [iTunes link] has landed on the App Store. Available in five versions --including the US and Canada, UK and Ireland, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand-- its prices range from around $74 to $132. Of course, that doesn’t include ...AAA Roadside Assistance app sends location info
If your luck is anything like mine, you probably don't have car trouble or flat tires when you are in your own city where you have people to come help you. The trouble always happens when you're in a far away city and have no friends to call. AAA has roadside ...AT&T sued in U.S. for lack of MMS on iPhone
I have lamented the fact that AT&T lacks MMS support for the iPhone here in America on a few occasions. The lack of MMS isn't Apple's fault, it has offered the capability for a while now, and AT&T is simply blocking the feature as it is blocking tethering. Some iPhone users ...i.TV 2.0 for iPhone coming soon
i.TV, one-stop service for all things TV and movie-related --and it’s free-- announced a new version, bringing a bunch of new features. The status of version 2.0 is currently pending approval in the App Store. According to BGR, the 2.0 features including: New, streamlined UI. iTunes integration — initiate available episode/movie/podcast purchases from ...Denied! Palm rejects Apple’s “no stealing employees” offer
Ed Colligan, the former chief executive of Palm, reportedly rejected an offer years ago from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to agree to not hire each others’ employees. The information comes from a U.S. Justice Department investigation that obtained communications between the two CEOs, according to Bloomberg. After rejecting the offer, Colligan reportedly told Jobs that what [...]MS to tackle Apple with two new mobile releases
A new report from Taiwan states that Microsoft intends to debut a touch interface for Windows Mobile 6.5 in early 2010, along with version 7 later that year to compete with the iPhone. Citing sources at Taiwanese handset makers, DigiTimes reports that Microsoft will launch the latest upgrade to Windows Mobile on Oct. 1, 2009, but [...]iTunes 9 rumors: to support Facebook, DVD ripping?
A report filed by a tipster claiming access to iTunes 9 says that it is “possible” the next version of Apple’s media player will sport both DVD import and playback as well as Facebook integration, allowing users to advertise songs and playlists with their friends. The report and screenshots were published by the Boy Genius Report, [...]Google Android: Skype Crippling Not Just for iPhone/AT&T Anymore!
Google Android cripples Skype by keeping it off the data network at the request of carriers? Shocked, shocked are we!
Rewind. The FCC has asked Apple, AT&T, and Google to answer some important questions about the iPhone App Store approval process, what role AT&T plays in rejecting apps, and specifically what happened to cause Google Voice to get rejected and 3rd party Google Voice apps removed. So what’s new now? Well, apparently Google isn’t only being questioned as a “victim”. Turns out, they have some explaining to do in their own right. Says Apple Insider:
Skype told USA Today that Android does not support a full-featured version of Skype. And Google admitted it blocks VOIP connections at the request of “individual operators,” without naming T-Mobile, the only U.S. carrier for Android at the moment. However, a T-Mobile representative denied that the company has requested Google to block Skype. Like Apple, Google must describe its process for reviewing and approving applications for the FCC. Those filings are expected Friday.
What makes this amusing to TiPb is that some individuals have vocally “switched” from the iPhone to Android due to Google being more “open”. While a few have regretted that and switched back — or just loudly lamented their new usability conditions — this goes to show what TiPb (and all of Smartphone Experts) have been saying for a long time — it’s the carriers that need to become dumb pipes, supplying data and getting their noses completely out of how users use that data.
We’d encourage the well-intentioned but (in our humble opinion) ultimately misguided iPhone boycotters to use whatever device provides the best fit for their needs, and to direct their time, energy, and social power at the carriers instead. Then, at the very least, we’ll see what Apple, Google, and others are truly responsible for on their own…
(And lest you think your device has real Skype, or SlingPlayer, or whatever, carrier terms of service apply to everyone and just because you’re under the radar now, doesn’t mean they won’t shoot you down next).
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Google Android: Skype Crippling Not Just for iPhone/AT&T Anymore!
Comments on Google Voice Rejection Filed Today, Google Under Scrutiny for Similar Actions?
USA Today reports that Apple, AT&T, and Google are expected to file comments with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission today regarding Apple's rejection of the official Google Voice iPhone application.Apple (AAPL) and AT&T (T) ...
Review: Moon Drop for iPhone
This game, in which you touch your iPhone's screen to safely land space pods on the lunar surface, provides some diverting -- if repetitive -- fun.Macworld Looks at iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0
Apple’s iPhone Configuration Utility went to 2.0 just after the iPhone itself hit OS 3.0. The iCU is intended to allow system administrators to set up iPhones for use in the corporate environments, namely by creating, maintaining, and distributing configuration files for enterprise devices.
Macworld took a look at the new version and while they like the no hassle upgrade from 1.0, new vertical feature setup, LDAP, CalDAV, and SCEP support, the ability to prevent profiles from being removed by the user, restrictions (like parental controls) including locking out the cameras, and the ability to push out profiles via SCEP, they weren’t as thrilled with the lack of SCEP documentation, and limited LDAP support.
Check out the full article for details and if you’re using iCU 2.0, let us know how it’s working for your enterprise.
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Macworld Looks at iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0
Wireless service costs too much, and all but the carriers agree
Criticism of U.S. wireless carriers has reached a peak during the dog days of summer, with cries that carriers are charging too much for wireless voice, data and texting.Friday Fun Video: Bell Canada iClones iPhone Ad for Palm Pre
While even our friends over at PreCentral.net haven’t exactly been thrilled by Palm’s own, creepy Pre ads, we’re not sure Bell Canada’s approach — filming an original iPhone 2G ad using the Pre as a stand in — is any better.
As a Canadian myself, I’d like to assure the world we’re really a heckuvalot more creative than this! (Right Bell?!)
Recent iPhone ad for comparison’s sake, after the jump!
[via TUAW]
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Friday Fun Video: Bell Canada iClones iPhone Ad for Palm Pre
AT&T Rolling Out 850 MHz 3G to Improve Service
TiPb reader Jake let us know that he just received the following message about 3G service level improvements from AT&T:
We’ve enhanced your 3G network to offer more speed, capacity & coverage in Greater Atlanta, North GA & Athens!
Mobiledia [via PCWorld] has more on the improvements going on:
the 850MHz spectrum now operates with [AT&T's] existing 1900 MHz spectrum — adding more than 540 cell sites to increase network capacity and improved quality and in-building coverage.
TechCrunch says the same thing is happening in long-beleaguered San Francisco.
If you’re in either of these areas and notice any real-world improvements, let us know in the comments. Everyone else, relax, breathe, it’s coming eventually. Then you’ll just have 7.2 Mbs HSPDA speeds to look forward to next…
[Thanks to Jake and Icebike!]
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AT&T Rolling Out 850 MHz 3G to Improve Service
Quick App Update: SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone - Still Wi-Fi Only
SlingPlayer Mobile [$29.99 - iTunes Store] brings a few news features to everyone’s favorite video transporter:
- 16×9 widescreen for SOLO, PRO, and PRO-HD users
- Remote access integration for DISH users
- Faster start time and channel changes
- Improved remote control UI
Thanks to AT&T’s targeted terms of service, however, which specifically forbids SlingPlayer over 3G, you’re still constrained to Wi-Fi (as is everyone on every other network outside AT&T, though Sling has apparently submitted a 3G version for App Stores outside the US — no word on it from Apple yet, however).
If you give the update a go, let us know how it works for you.
[Thanks Robert for the tip!]
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Quick App Update: SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone - Still Wi-Fi Only
