http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:45:04 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/toolbar_logo_text.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/ Rockstar Games' critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars was released Monday for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game, originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, has a number of improvements, including multi-touch controls, adjusted difficulty levels, and enhanced presentation with 480x320 pixel resolution graphics. Users can also access Independence Radio, a new station that allows use of custom iTunes playlists.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/10/01/18/gta_chinatown_wars_released_on_app_store.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/10/01/18/gta_chinatown_wars_released_on_app_store.html Facebook this week issued two updates for its native iPhone App Store application. Version 3.1, released Wednesday, added push notifications for seven different categories, and included address book syncing. Thursday, a small update was issued in version 3.1.1, which includes bug fixes in address book syncing.]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:50:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/10/01/07/iphone_facebook_app_updated_to_3_1_1.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/10/01/07/iphone_facebook_app_updated_to_3_1_1.html Vodafone U.K. customers will be able to buy the iPhone starting Jan. 14, 2010, the wireless provider announced Monday. The handset will be available with plans starting at £30 per month on a two-year contract.]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/21/vodafone_uk_apple_to_offer_iphone_jan_14.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/21/vodafone_uk_apple_to_offer_iphone_jan_14.html In a move to update the design and feel of the App Store's individual app pages in iTunes, Apple has made several key changes to the pages which are aimed at allowing for easier, more intuitive access.]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/11/itunes_individual_app_page_redesign_goes_live.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/11/itunes_individual_app_page_redesign_goes_live.html Apple this week unveiled a new RSS feed made especially for iPhone developers. The feed collects all iPhone developer news and announcements into once place.]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/09/new_rss_feed_gives_iphone_developers_apple_updates.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/09/new_rss_feed_gives_iphone_developers_apple_updates.html Ustream announced Wednesday the availability of Ustream Live Broadcaster in the iPhone App Store. The company touts that it is the first live broadcast software made available for the iPhone and iPod touch. With it, anyone can broadcast live video from their phone.]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/09/ustream_brings_first_live_broadcaster_to_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/09/ustream_brings_first_live_broadcaster_to_iphone.html One-way video chat has been added to Fring, a free app for the iPhone which serves as a unified platform for contacts across multiple chat clients. The chat is only one-way, allowing iPhone users to receive video chat requests but does not allow for use of the camera on the iPhone itself for chatting. This limitation is according to the developer, "due to the location of the camera" on the iPhone.]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/01/iphone_app_enables_one_way_video_chat.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/12/01/iphone_app_enables_one_way_video_chat.html Google this week updated its Google Earth mapping software for the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 2.0 adds numerous features to the software, including the ability to view maps created on a desktop computer on the iPhone. The update also adds more languages, improved icon selection, and better performance.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/17/google_earth_updated_to_version_2_0_for_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/17/google_earth_updated_to_version_2_0_for_iphone.html TomTom announced Thursday that it will update its iPhone GPS navigation application to add text-to-speech, lane guidance, iPod control, and a "Help Me!" safety menu. The free update is said to be coming to all users of the software soon.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/12/tomtom_to_add_lane_guidance_text_to_speech_to_iphone_app.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/12/tomtom_to_add_lane_guidance_text_to_speech_to_iphone_app.html U.K. wireless operator Orange announced its pricing for Apple's iPhone Monday, and the handset will cost essentially the same as it does on rival carrier O2 when it debuts on Nov. 10. With a new contract, Orange customers can get a 16GB iPhone 3GS for £184.50 with a service cost of £29.36 per month, for 18 months.]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/02/orange_matches_o2_pricing_for_iphone_in_u_k_.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/02/orange_matches_o2_pricing_for_iphone_in_u_k_.html The official iPhone and iPod touch application for Wolfram Alpha, an answer engine from Wolfram Research, debuted on the App Store Monday with a $50 price tag. The math-oriented company's extensive search offers the ability to comb through curated, structured data, and aims to eventually "compute whatever can be computed about anything."]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/19/wolfram_alpha_launches_50_iphone_app.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/19/wolfram_alpha_launches_50_iphone_app.html Google on Thursday released a new feature for users of the iPhone, iPod touch and other mobile handsets called "Search Options." The new link, found in the upper right corner of search results, offers users the ability to filter search results based on a number of criteria, including the type of content and the timeframe in which it was posted.]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:05:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/08/google_introduces_mobile_search_options_for_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/08/google_introduces_mobile_search_options_for_iphone.html On Monday Vonage, the voice over IP provider, announced its mobile calling application for the iPhone and iPod touch: Vonage Mobile. The free downloadable application provides low-cost international calling via Wi-Fi, or as a voice call on the iPhone.]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/05/vonage_mobile_brings_discounted_calling_to_iphone_ipod_touch.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/05/vonage_mobile_brings_discounted_calling_to_iphone_ipod_touch.html CNN today debuted its news application for the iPhone and iPod touch, called CNN Mobile. Features of the software, according to network, include:]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:55:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/29/cnn_debuts_iphone_app_with_1_99_price_tag.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/29/cnn_debuts_iphone_app_with_1_99_price_tag.html Google Sync, the service that allows users the ability to sync Gmail contacts and Google Calendar with the iPhone, has been updated to support Gmail as well, bringing push capability to the iPhone. The new feature is also available for the iPod touch and Windows Mobile devices.]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/22/google_brings_push_gmail_to_iphone_ipod_touch.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/22/google_brings_push_gmail_to_iphone_ipod_touch.html One high-profile App Store submission was approved by Apple this week, as the Vonage voice over IP software for the iPhone and iPod touch was reportedly given the green light. Vonage announced the news this week with a press release, though the software is not yet available for download. The company said the application is currently undergoing a beta test and that general availability will be announced later.]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/02/app_store_roundup_vonage_approved_bittorrent_controller_rejected.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/09/02/app_store_roundup_vonage_approved_bittorrent_controller_rejected.html Two high-profile App Store releases hit Friday, with version 3.0 of the popular Facebook iPhone application and the long-awaited debut of Spotify gaining approval from Apple.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:10:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/28/spotify_released_facebook_updated_on_app_store.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/28/spotify_released_facebook_updated_on_app_store.html Real Networks announced this week it would submit its Rhapsody player iPhone application to Apple. The software would allow subscribers to the service access a library of on-demand streaming music.]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/24/rhapsody_hopes_to_bring_streaming_subscriptions_to_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/24/rhapsody_hopes_to_bring_streaming_subscriptions_to_iphone.html The official Wikipedia application from the Wikimedia Foundation was released for the iPhone and iPod touch this week. Though there are many competing applications that access Wikipedia's extensive database, this is the first official offering.]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:20:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/19/official_wikipedia_app_released_for_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/08/19/official_wikipedia_app_released_for_iphone.html This week Google updated its search engine to allow iPhone OS 3.0 users access to the My Location feature. When users pull up Google's homepage on the Safari browser, the feature will be available for selection.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/07/16/googles_my_location_comes_to_iphone_3_0.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/07/16/googles_my_location_comes_to_iphone_3_0.html