Yahoo Messenger app update enables video calls from iPhone to desktop
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 - Yahoo has updated its Messenger iPhone app to allow video calls from the iPhone to a computer, a feature that Apple has yet to release for its FaceTime standard. ( 24 comments )
AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn GPS solution hits the App Store
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 - AT&T on Tuesday became the latest player to attempt to capitalize on what's sure to become a multi-million dollar market for iPhone-based turn-by-turn GPS driving solutions, launching its AT&T Navigator software on the App Store. ( 129 comments )
First look: Sirius XM's streaming satellite radio app for iPhone
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - Struggling satellite radio provider Sirius XM's new iPhone app released Thursday doesn't do anything wrong. In fact, it works quite well. It's what the app doesn't do at all -- namely, play some of the service's most popular content -- that will likely catch the ire of subscribers. ( 32 comments )
MapQuest unveils alternative to Google Maps for iPhone
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 - MapQuest on Monday took the wraps off a new application for iPhone users designed as an alternative to the built-in Google Maps software and billed as a "leap forward in how people interact with maps, directions and local search" on their Apple handsets. ( 71 comments )
Yahoo cans BlackBerry app to focus on iPhone, browser software
Tue, May 19, 2009 - In the latest sign that the iPhone is emerging as the platform of choice for companies big and small, Yahoo on Wednesday will reportedly cease work on its Mobile app for BlackBerry and other smartphones to concentrate its resources on iPhone and browser-centric development. ( 31 comments )
Apple, AT&T sued over ties to Shazam music ID service
Thu, May 14, 2009 - Apple, AT&T and several others have been named in a new patent infringement lawsuit, presumably for their connection to Shazam, a maker of music identification software distributed under the same name for the iPhone and several other mobile devices. ( 70 comments )
SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone: an in-depth review
Wed, May 13, 2009 - Sling Media's release of its SlingPlayer Mobile application for the iPhone and iPod touch early this morning will give Sling enthusiasts a new way to watch their home TV signals remotely from nearly anywhere, but some significant limitations in the app are likely to dampen some users' initial enthusiasm. ( 33 comments )
SlingPlayer for iPhone to sell for $30 and support WiFi only
Tue, May 12, 2009 - Apple sometime in the next 24 hours will release Sling Media's highly anticipated SlingPlayer application for the iPhone onto its App Store but the software will arrive without 3G wireless support, AppleInsider has been able to confirm. ( 80 comments )
AT&T releases free iPhone app for managing wireless accounts
Wed, May 6, 2009 - AT&T this week introduced a free iPhone app that lets customers manage their family and individual wireless accounts directly from their iPhone. ( 58 comments )
Apple apologizes over Baby Shaker app
Thu, Apr 23, 2009 - Apple's App Store, often lambasted for being slow and excessively conservative in its approval process, is now apologizing for having approved a game where players kill babies by shaking them to death. ( 97 comments )
SlingPlayer for iPhone may be facing opposition from AT&T
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 - An apparent delay in the approval of SlingPlayer's release on the App Store, coupled with unconfirmed reports that AT&T isn't keen on seeing the device make its way to the iPhone, has led to speculation that the wireless carrier is seeking to have the software rejected in its current form. ( 87 comments )
Skype for iPhone to hit the App Store on Tuesday [Released]
Mon, Mar 30, 2009 - Skype, the Internet phone division of e-commerce giant eBay, has confirmed plans to introduce a version of its Internet telephony software for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch users on Tuesday. ( 75 comments )
CBS to stream March Madness games live to the iPhone
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 - CBS Sports announced Thursday plans to stream NCAA March Madness basketball games live to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch through a new application, but with a WiFi-only requirement and price tag of $4.99, many fans may choose to watch tournament for free on their Mac, PC, or big TV. ( 6 comments )
CBS streaming free TV programming to iPhone users
Thu, Feb 26, 2009 - CBS Mobile has released TV.com, a free new mobile application that allows iPhone and iPod touch users to watch full episodes of select CBS shows and other programming over WiFi or 3G mobile networks. ( 65 comments )
Google shows offline Gmail app running on iPhone
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 - Google on Wednesday demonstrated how a future version of Gmail could soon run offline on mobile browsers compatible with HTML5, including the iPhone's mobile Safari browser. ( 13 comments )
Turn-by-turn GPS iPhone driving app on display at MWC
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 - A company versed in downloadable GPS driving apps for smartphones is showing off a turn-by-turn solution running on the iPhone at this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ( 54 comments )
Four third-party Web browsers appear on Apple's App Store
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 - After denying entry of rival web browsers into its App Store for quite some time, Apple appears to have had a change of heart this week with the approval of four third-party browsers, each of which are now available for download. ( 29 comments )
Briefly: A look at the Macworld App Store announcements
Wed, Jan 7, 2009 - While no one app demonstrated at this week's Macworld is dominating coverage, several do offer VoIP calling, TV watching, and more. Here's a brief rundown of some of those offerings, including SlingPlayer, Truphone, Fring, StarPlayr, and Eye-Fi. ( 13 comments )
Mini-review: Rolando rolls onto the App Store
Thu, Dec 18, 2008 - It's not an exaggeration to say that Rolando ($9.99, App Store) was one of the most hotly anticipated games for the iPhone, and that it could easily be perceived as the iPhone's first "killer app". ( 40 comments )
Dining out with iPhone: Zagat and OpenTable hit the App Store
Fri, Nov 21, 2008 - The calls of iPhone-wielding foodies have been answered. In the last two weeks, the App Store has seen the addition of the two premier dining resources for U.S. residents -- Zagat, the de facto restaurant rating guide, and OpenTable, the real-time online reservation service. We take a closer look at both. ( 13 comments )
Google Mobile iPhone app with voice search now available
Tue, Nov 18, 2008 - The new version of Google's Mobile iPhone application that includes voice search recognition was made available as a free download on the App Store last night. ( 32 comments )
Google voice search app for iPhone arriving shortly
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 - Google as early as today is expected to introduce a free application for the iPhone that lets you search for information, directions, or virtually anything else by speaking into the handset, eliminating need for the keyboard entirely. ( 25 comments )
First look: 'Classics' aims to kindle iPhone reading surge
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 - E-books are just beginning to gain traction with consumers today, a phenomenon that seemed to start quietly with offerings from Sony, then taking another large step with Amazon's Kindle. However, the iPhone -- a device not meant for dedicated reading -- is increasingly turning people on to digital reading. ( 33 comments )
Google Earth lands for iPhone, Netflix testing Mac streaming
Mon, Oct 27, 2008 - Google on Monday launched a version of Google Earth as a native application for iPhone and iPod touch owners. Meanwhile, Netflix said it has begun testing its second-gen Generation Media Player, which will stream movies to Intel Macs. ( 23 comments )
Latest iPhone Software supports full-screen Web apps
Fri, Oct 3, 2008 - One unpublicized feature introduced by Apple's latest iPhone software updates is the ability to save Web apps to the home screen and have them launch in full-screen mode without the Safari wrapper, essentially mimicking the experience of a native app. ( 39 comments )
Apple updates App Store to address developer misuse
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 - Apple over the weekend instated a series of changes to the way its App Store operates in an effort to knock out loopholes that were being exploited by some developers seeking an unfair advantage. ( 33 comments )
Apple launches iPhone Developer University Program
Wed, Sep 24, 2008 - Apple has recently released details of a new program designed for higher education institutions looking to introduce curriculum for developing iPhone or iPod touch applications. ( 20 comments )
Apple releases iPhone Software v2.1
Fri, Sep 12, 2008 - Apple early Friday morning released the much-anticipated iPhone Software 2.1 Update recently billed by company chief executive as a "big update" that fixes "a lot of bugs." ( 315 comments )
Apple to bundle music extras app with iTunes albums
Tue, Sep 2, 2008 - iPhone and iPod touch users will soon be able to purchase and download 'interactive albums' from Apple's iTunes store that will include an App Store application loaded with extras, according to a new report. ( 24 comments )
iPhone Software 2.1 to stifle open source copy-and-paste effort
Mon, Aug 25, 2008 - An open source project aimed at bringing universal copy-and-paste support to Apple's iPhone has hit a major roadblock due to security-related changes in the next version of iPhone software, according to the group's organizers. ( 43 comments )
Apple's App Store sees first month sales of $30 million
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Users of Apple's new App Store have downloaded more than 60 million programs, generating a total of about $30 million in sales since the service launched one month ago, according to Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. ( 22 comments )
IBM expands Lotus Notes Mac support to iPhone (screenshots)
Thu, Aug 7, 2008 - IBM has unveiled a sneak peek of its new Lotus iNotes, a web app client for its Lotus Domino messaging server to bring email, calendar, and contacts to iPhone. The move fulfills rumors of customized iPhone support for Lotus Notes and demonstrates IBM's evolving interest in Apple within the enterprise. ( 35 comments )
Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone App Store
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - The long wait for official third party apps on the iPhone is over. From the moment the original iPhone was released, critics complained about Apple's closed platform and insisted that it could not meet their definition of "smartphone" because it couldn't run software created by other companies. In this segment, we'll take a look at the Apple's iPhone software development kit, the App Store, and iPhone 2.0's third party apps themselves. ( 23 comments )
Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone 3G Software
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - With the iPhone 3G hardware, Apple significantly improved upon last year's original iPhone. It also extended many of the benefits of its newest model to existing users in the form of the iPhone 2.0 software update (which is also available to current iPod touch users for a nominal $10 fee). This segment presents what's new in the 2.0 software, what hasn't changed, what's missing, what's wrong, and how it compares to other smartphone software platforms on the market. ( 34 comments )
Ten step guide to sharing your iPhone's connection with NetShare
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - A tiny company called Nullriver today released what is arguably one of the most useful iPhone applications to date: NetShare. With a tiny bit of configuring, the $10 software allows you to share your iPhone's EDGE or 3G connection with your Mac notebook (or any computer in general). We've compiled an illustrated 10-step guide that we hope will simplify the configuration process and provide an overview of the software for those who may be considering it as a purchase. ( 56 comments )
New app lets your Mac share your iPhone's internet connection
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - A new iPhone application available for download on the App Store will let your Mac or PC share the internet connection provided by your iPhone or iPhone 3G. ( 50 comments )
AT&T developing voice-controlled iPhone apps (video)
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - AT&T has developed a software trick that will let modern mobile handsets, including Apple Inc's iPhone, recognize voice commands without the need for specialized voice recognition software. ( 25 comments )
Visual preview of top 10 new iPhone games
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 - iPhone users on Apple's just-launched App Store are already downloading applications by the thousands. This article previews the top 10 games based off the number of downloads thus far. Included is pricing information, size information, descriptions, and screen shots of each title. ( 32 comments )
Visual preview of top 10 free iPhone applications
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 - Apple's highly anticipated iPhone App Store launched earlier this morning, spawning a user-generated list of the most popular applications available at no cost. This article previews the top 10 with links, descriptions, and screenshots. ( 55 comments )
