As we get closer to the official release of the iPhone v2.0 OS firmware, we’re getting more juicy tidbits about the next iPhone firmware’s features. Apparently, Apple has finally seen the light and allowed the iPhone to save images from the web directly to the iPhone’s photo album. The iPhone v2.0 firmware also features the…
Motorola Q9h beats Apple iPhone in text messaging tests
What’s this? Another usability study? A recent study found that the heralded Apple iPhone takes a back seat to the Motorola Q9h in SMS text messaging prowess, among other things. Good Housekeeping Research Institute took 11 QWERTY keyboard-packed handsets with subsidized (after 2-year contract) retail prices of $300 or less and pit them against the…
Nike and Apple do it again – Nike+ coming to iPhone
The Nike and Apple collaboration that resulted in the Nike+ SportKit fitness monitor was the best thing to happen to geeked-out waistlines the world over. Exclusively released for Apple’s iPod Nano music player, the Nike+ SportKit consisted of an accelerometer-based pedometer and wireless receiver. The wireless module plugs directly into the iPod Nano’s dock connector…
Goldstriker’s red grain iPhone looks awesome, costs $1,800
Goldstriker keeps pushing various luxury versions of Apple’s handset. Lately we’ve spotted the gorgeous red grain leather version, made by their chief designer Stuart Hughes. Only 250 of these will be made, so it’s wise to take your place on time. The red grain iPhones will start selling from the end of this months for…
Location aware Twitter client comes to iPhone – Twinkle integrates iPhone location data for Twitter
If the plethora of Twitter web-applications for the iPhone just isn’t up to snuff for your Twittering (Tweeting?) ways, there’s an alternative to the native iPhone Twitter client that I mentioned previously. MobileTwitter gives you the convenience of staying addicted to Twitter on your iPhone, but does away with the clunky and sometimes frustrating UI…
NetBlender goes live with BD Touch application – control your Bluray Disc player with your iPhone
Just as we expected, NetBlender has officially outed their BD Touch application for iPhone and iPod Touch today. As you’ll probably recall, BD Touch essentially turns your iPhone (and iTouch) into a remote control for your Bluray Disc player (even the PS3). Through the magic of your Bluray Player’s BD-Live technology, the iPhone in your…
Use your iPhone to blog on the go – Native WordPress and TypePad applications coming to iPhone soon
If blogging is your thing, and you like to actually get out from behind your desk every once in a while (apparently there’s a whole real-life world out there, I have no idea what it is but I’ve heard of it), mobile blogging is your best bet. And, the iPhone’s gorgeously huge multi-touch display combined…
Next generation, 3G iPhone to launch at Apple’s WWDC in June – thinner, faster, more high-end
Apple’s preparing to launch their 3G iPhone in the US with a cut-back in current iPhone stock. And, following on reports that Apple’s placed a 10 million unit-strong order for iPhones (presumably 3G versions) with Taiwan-based Hon Hai (Foxconn), we’re hearing that the 3G iPhone will indeed launch at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June.…
Native third-party Twitter client for jailbreak-ed iPhones
Tired of having to resort to web-based solution for updating your Twitter account from your iPhone? Yea, me too. It’s about time that somebody came along and launched a native, third-party application that puts the power of Twitter right on your iPhone. No more web-apps folks, this is a locally installed Twitter client. Nicholas Pike’s…
Java comes to iPhone with alcheMo
It’s not exactly the same as having full Java support on the iPhone, but it’s the next best thing. New Zealand-based Innaworks has announced their beta-stage “alcheMo” application that will port Java-based games and applications to work on the iPhone and iPod Touch. alcheMo allows developers to convert their standard Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java…