When we look back at the iPhone 4.0 announcement years from now, I believe the iAd announcement will be the most significant because it positions the company to wring even more money out of its application-hungry base. Before we start going crazy though, let’s remember the mobile ad market is relatively small – most rosy…
App makers react to iPhone 4.0
You’ve heard what we’ve had to say about iPhone 4.0 but I know you’re curious about what the developers and app makers think. Among the more than 1,500 new applications programming interfaces is the much-vaunted multitasking. Well, one of the biggest beneficiaries of third-party multitasking will be the location-based service providers like Loopt, Foursquare, and…
IntoMobile reacts to iPhone 4.0
Now that some of the smoke has cleared about the iPhone 4.0 unveiling, we thought it would be fun to gauge the reaction of the IntoMobile team. Some felt it was a much-needed boost with potentially game-changing elements, while others were less than impressed by Apple’s “magic.” Read on after the jump and weigh in…
Apple flexes muscles with iPhone 4.0
Apple is not always the first to have features on its software, but it sure has a pimp swagger when it does roll them out. The iPhone-maker unveiled the iPhone 4.0 operating system today and it essentially matches its competitors in terms of features while still retaining a style and panache that is uniquely Apple.…
Apple gives middle finger to Google with iAd
Apple has just made a large bid to become a dominant player in the mobile advertising market with the introduction of iAd Thursday. The ad platform will be a part of the iPhone 4.0 operating system, which means app creators will be able to offer rich media advertising like videos, music and pictures. It is…
iPhone 4.0 improves Mail, finally brings unified inbox
Apple seems to be hitting all the right notes with its iPhone 4.0 unveiling, as it has already shown off third-party multitasking, and it is also improving the mail experience, including a unified inbox. Having a combined inbox is huge because I don’t know many people who only use one e-mail account. For business folks,…
iPhone 4.0 officially gets multitasking!
Well, it’s not completely unexpected, but the iPhone is finally getting third-party multitasking with the 4.0 software. “If you don’t do it right, your phone will feel sluggish and your battery life will go down,” said CEO Steve Jobs at the unveiling today. “We’ve figured out how to avoid those things, and that’s what took…
Netflix may soon come to Android
As an Android user, I’ve been a little jealous that the iPad (and soon the iPhone) get the excellent movie-streaming service. But a recent job opening suggests it won’t be too long before you’re watching movies on your favorite little green robot. The job posting is looking for an “Android Video Playback Expert,” and the…
Palm CEO defends company, likes its chances
In a long-ranging interview with CNN Money, Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein acknowledged the company has had some missteps but he remains confident in its ability to mount a comeback. Of course, you’d expect any CEO of a public company to blow smoke up your backside when things aren’t going well. Make no mistake, things aren’t…
Skyfire axes BlackBerry browser in favor of Android
Bad news BlackBerry fans, the neato browser Skyfire said it is pausing its work on Research In Motion’s platform in order to focus on Android. Why? Despite RIM having a sizable U.S. market share, Skyfire said the development platform is just not up to snuff. “The Blackberry developer environment is not as favorable for cutting-edge…