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Filed under: Cool tools, iPhone, First Look, App Review
The company's teaser page still says "coming soon," but eagle-eyed reader Jason spotted the free Zipcar app [iTunes link] in the store today. We've been waiting for this app for quite a while, and it's exciting to see it in action.
The app provides Zipcar members with a location-based search for nearby Zipcar locations, allowing them to drill down to the individual garages via a map view. Reserving a car is as easy as clicking one big green button, and the app allows you to sort available cars by time, type and model to make it easier to find the one you want. You can see your upcoming reservations and cancel a car if you don't need it after all.
Once you get to your car, you can use the virtual keyfob to help find it in the garage by honking the horn (nice touch); while you still need to use your RFID-equipped Zipcard to activate the car's remote unlock and ignition system, once you do that at the beginning of your reservation you can put it back in your wallet and use the iPhone to lock and unlock the car. You can also extend your reservation from the iPhone app, as long as there's open time after your slot ends.
One somewhat quirky thing about the app is that there's no way to adjust your reservation time window except at the 'top' of the car search process; often as not, with the Zipcar website, you may find yourself tweaking the hours of your booking to improve your chances of finding the car you need. The lack of flexibility is noted on the app's iTunes page under "Coming Soon," so a future release will probably improve matters here. The Zipcar app requires iPhone OS 3.0 and works on the iPod touch as well, although most features will require a network connection.
Zipcar members are almost as enthusiastic about the service as iPhone owners are about their devices, so this combination is sure to strike sparks. Once you've got the Zipcar app downloaded, let us know your road trip experiences via the comments below.
First Look: Zipcar app for iPhone hits the road originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
First Look: Zipcar app for iPhone hits the road originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Apple, iPhone, App Store, SDK, iPod touch
Just after reaching 1 billion downloads five months ago, Apple announced this morning that the iPhone App Store has reached 2 billion downloads since its launch in July 2008. Also, Apple announced that 85,000 apps are available to download or buy from the App Store, and there are now over 125,000 registered iPhone developers with the iPhone Developer Program. Apple announces 2 billion downloads, 85,000 apps from the App Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple announces 2 billion downloads, 85,000 apps from the App Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Hardware, Retail, iPhone
Hong Kong-based China Unicom released details today concerning its August announcement of a three-year deal to sell the iPhone. Sales of the iPhone will begin in October, dovetailing with its October 1st 3G network launch, and will be priced at approximately 5000 Yuan, or around US$730. The iPhone will be sold in both Apple retail stores and through Unicom's own network of stores, and plans for the iPhone will range from 126 Yuan to 886 Yuan, or about US$18 to US$130. There will also be a handset subsidy, depending on the chosen plan above 126 Yuan, which maxes out at 4253 Yuan, or about US$623.China Unicom to start selling the iPhone in October originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
China Unicom to start selling the iPhone in October originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple has just announced that their iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch has passed the 2 billion downloads bar. Boom indeed.
Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, says:
The rate of App Store downloads continues to accelerate with users downloading a staggering two billion apps in just over a year, including more than half a billion apps this quarter alone. The App Store has reinvented what you can do with a mobile handheld device, and our users are clearly loving it.
Other numbers include more than 85,000 apps now available from 125,000 registered developers, available in 77 countries around the world, for 50 million iPhones and iPod touches sold to date.
Jugger. Naut.
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Apple’s iPhone App Store Passes 2 Billion Downloads
It’s going faster and faster with 85,000 Apps on board in the most successful Application marketplace so far.
It is incredibly successful, and will it slow down? Apparently, the numbers are quickly going up.
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In yet another "so logical it's gonna happen" rumors-come-true, O2 will no longer enjoy the exclusivity it has enjoyed for two years and Orange UK will begin offering the latest 2 versions of the iPhone "later this year," according to the BBC. O2 will continue selling the iPhone (along with the Palm Pre) and there isn't expected to be much price difference between the two. All of this is occurring while Orange makes plans to merge its network with T-Mobile, which would make it the UK's largest mobile service provider.Orange UK getting iPhone 3G and 3GS "later this year" originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Orange UK getting iPhone 3G and 3GS "later this year" originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Wireless, Odds and ends, iPhone
A few days ago, I learned of a new law coming out in Australia that's set to ban cell phone GPS usage while driving. I criticized the Aussie government's approach and noted that while New Zealand had a similar forthcoming law, at least NZ's government was sensible enough not to pursue the cell phone usage ban to the same extent seen in Australia's case.New Zealand iPhone GPS ban considered, then overturned originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
New Zealand iPhone GPS ban considered, then overturned originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Looks like the iPhone topped the 2009 CoolBrands Rankings, coming in at a frigid #1, with Apple itself at #3 and the iPod at #4 (that’s 3 out of the top 5 spots, according to our match department). Says Stephen Cheliotis of Centre for Brand Analysis:
The iPhone is something everyone has been talking about. There has been so such a buzz around it and people who haven’t got one, want one.
And yeah, with the way they spell Centre and the notable inclusions and exclusions on the list (Xbox 360?) it’s likely not a US-based survey. Still, nice to see the iPhone owns international mindshare as well…
Here’s the full top 10:
[via 9to5mac]
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iPhone Tops 2009 CoolBrands Rankings
How’s AT&T MMS Working For You?(polls)
AT&T finally launched MMS for the iPhone last Friday, and you’ve had the whole weekend to use, abuse, or ignore it. So, how is it? Love it, like it, avoid it like the plague? Huge fan, hype fried, frustrated by network issues, or just couldn’t care less? Let us know!
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Poll: So How’s AT&T iPhone MMS?
Orange UK is set to start offering the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS according to ITProPortal. Previously exclusive to O2 in the UK, that deal is said to end on Oct. 9, clearing the way for some competition in the UK market. (At least beyond T-Mobile smuggling in a few units from Germany…)
Orange was previously the exclusive French iPhone provider until Bouygues-Telecom got into the game, and these latest deals seem to indicate Apple is serious about increasing their customer base…. at least outside the US. (Though it’s admittedly easier internationally where almost all providers are GSM and on similar frequencies).
Rumors about Orange getting the iPhone hit TiPb back in May, but there remain no details yet on when and how much. If you’re in the UK, however, let us know if you’re planning to make the jump to Orange when you can.
[Thanks bengillam for the tip!]
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