The iPhone SDK Beta 6 is available, roughly three weeks after the previous build was released. We’re not sure what’s new inside, but whatever it is, an updated version of Leopard (10.5.3) is required. As usual, it is suggested to keep your apps up to date, so if you still haven’t upgraded your Mac OS,…
Apple acquires third-party handwriting recognition software for iPhone OS 2.0 firmware
Remember that cool handwriting recognition software that I mentioned some time ago? Well, it seems that the HWPen application that was developed by Hanwang.com.cn has been acquired by Apple for use in the next major firmware release for the iPhone – the iPhone OS 2.0 firmware. Hanwang claims that Apple has acquired their handwriting recognition…
iPhone applications iControl and Whrrl get iFund funding – 2 out of 1,700
Remember that $100 million iFund money-pie that was supposed to spark innovation amongst iPhone application developers? Right, well it seems that “sparking innovation” isn’t exactly how we’d describe the state of iPhone applications seeking iFund approval. Since its inception, iFund has been flooded with 1,700 application submissions. But, only two of those iPhone applications have…
Earthscape developing iPhone Earth – Google Earth-like app for iPhone
One of the cooler applications being developed for the iPhone, using the iPhone SDK, has got to be iPhone Earth. Earthscape is developing the application to bring Google Earth-like functionality to the iPhone and, from the looks of it, iPhone Earth is sure to be a killer app when it goes live. It may not…
Meizu updates Meizu M8 UI again
While the rest of the world waits for the next-generation iPhone to get real, it seems that Apple-copying Meizu is still working on their near-mythical Meizu M8 handset. The newest update to the still not launched handset gives the touchscreen UI a bit more flair. With icon animations and familiar UI, the Meizu M8 could…
Apple iPhone OS 2.0 beta firmware hints at support for geo-tagged photos
With the release of the latest iPhone OS 2.0 firmware to select iPhone enterprise developers (firmware build 5A292g) we’re getting indications that Apple is bringing geo-tagging to the iPhone. Developers are indicating that the iPhone’s “Maps” and “Camera” applications ask for the user’s permission before getting a location lock on the handset. The location-aware applications…
3D gaming on the iPhone – Kingdom Lores brings 3D fantasy to life
The iPhone is a great platform for mobile gaming. That generous multi-touch display, speedy internals, and graphics prowess make for some truly promising gaming potential. Case in point, Kingdom Lores has been released for iPhone owners itching to get their dragon-killing, dungeon-exploring fix. Marco Giorgini is developing the 3D fantasy game using a custom OpenGL…
Refurbished iPhones may contain previous owners’ information
iPhone owners looking to upgrade to the 3G iPhone, beware! When you sell your current iPhone on the secondary market (Craigslist, eBay) to help ease the pain on your wallet, you might want to make sure that all your personal data is erased from the device. The problem with re-selling your iPhone to a private…
Sprint Mogul Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM leaked
Following on the cooked Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM that got “leaked” out for the Sprint Mogul not too long ago, it looks like Sprint has let yet another beta version of the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM get “leaked” out to the ROM-cooking community. The Sprint Mogul (HTC Titan) Windows Mobile 6.1 (3.49, radio 3.39.10) adds…
Intelliscreen brings “Today Screen” functionality to iPhone
The iPhone lacks many things that have come to be taken for granted by many mobile enthusiasts. A functional “Today Screen” that displays at-a-glance information is one of the features that Apple failed to include in their first handset offering. But, that doesn’t mean the prolific iPhone developer community is going to sit idly by…