Now, O2 removes the hurdle for wider acceptance of iPhone 3G in U.K. Do you wish to buy an iPhone without a contract, you will be able to go for it very soon.
The prepaid iPhone 3G's will be available from 16th September at Apple Stores, O2 and Carphone Warehouse. However, the only drawback is it's going to cost you more. The 8 GB model will cost you ($631)£350 and 16 GB version will cost you ($721) £400, this is expected of course.
If you pay between ($18 to $25) £10 and £14 per month it will earn you a bonus of Read More...
Looks like developers are seriously slogging to see MobileMe replicated with better applications, there's SugarSync (which we covered earlier) and now we have another alternative in the form of MailPronto.
The company is offering hosted e-mail, managed e-mail services similar to MobileMe as it claims to offer real time email exchange enabling instantaneous and seamless emailing . It is based on the Microsoft Hosted Exchange platform and an email box costs $ 8.95 per month. It stores calendar, contact information and email related matter on it's online server.
Users after doing research, find this as a better option as they have a Read More...
This certainly has made the task easier for U.S. soldiers for understanding the local lingo and for cracking cultural barriers while on duty in Iraq.
Soldiers can do away with carrying notebooks or bulky PDAs as Vcommunicator Mobile, the special app from VCOM 3D enables soldiers to use modified iPods and iPod nanos for on the spot translation.
The 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. army has been making good use of the app for a year now. The software uses the hierarchical menu system and soldiers can use the scroll wheel to sift through and choose phrases in the local dialect Read More...
App name :Brain Tuner
App Category :Productivity
Price:Free
Developer :Gengar Studios
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iTunes Link:Click to download
Can't consider it stimulating as I feel it's fit only for 2nd graders, definitely not for killing time.
Brain Tuner from Bridger Maxwell claims to stimulate your gray matter. This application provides math problems which you would have come across in the 2nd grade.
You can either choose 20 problems or 100 problems, and all you have to do is tap right or wrong against the equations and do it in the shortest possible time. If you get a green check mark, you are right and if you get a red X you Read More...
App name :Fit 2 Vote
App Category :Games
Price:$0.99
Developer :Inspired Arts & Media, LLC
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iTunes Link:Click to download
App poses a number of statements, and if you think the quote is by Obama you will have to tilt to the left and if you think the quote is by Mc Cain you tilt the device to the right. If you get 50 correct answers you are deemed fit to vote.
Do you know your representatives well enough? Are you sure about their economic, social and health policies? Never mind, you may be a democrat or a Republican but you sure will find this application entertaining Read More...
App name :SugarSync
App Category :Productivity
Price:Free
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Developer :Sharpcast, Inc.
iTunes Link:Click to download
The push sync technology enables you to save the changes you made on your Mac instantaneously on your iPod touch and iPhone.
Let's say you've been having problem with MobileMe for syncing data. There's no need to worry as help is at hand in the form of SugarSync.
It helps you organize your data and does not cost heavily on your pocket. This app made by Sharpcast is an Internet service customized for your iPhone. It backs your media files while you are online and it later syncs your data to all your Read More...
It has been a hectic week with many things happening around here. And in case you missed something, here’s a quick recap.
News
Apple plans to put up a display of gadget diversity this September
Certain universities have plans to use iPhones and iPods in classrooms
iPhone advertisements banned in U.K.
Orange admits slowing down 3G speed in France
iPhone look-alike luring India
Apple extends 60 more days of free MobileMe services to users
AT&T customer from August 28, 2008, will have two new international roaming plans that will let customers save hundreds of dollars compared to the existing pay-per-use rule.
iTunes is back in China with the web Read More...
We've been hearing about iPhone 3G issues for quite some time. And then there's this lady from Alabama who is suing Apple for not delivering what was promised.
However, according to studies conducted by Wired.com and a Swedish Tech site, GP, it is evident that the iPhone 3G problems are due to network issues rather than a faulty antenna.
In the GP test, the iPhone 3G was taken into an antenna test chamber at Bluetest. It was observed that the antenna functions well and is as good as any another smartphone available in the market. They've made good use of their chamber Read More...
Apple has a host of awesome games on the App Store and with it's multi touch and tilt monitor it does add to the joy of gaming. And things are set to get a lot better.
If the guys at Touch Arcade are to be believed, they have evidence that the iPhone is coming up with two new control pads that will enable you to enjoy traditional gaming functions on the device.
The iControl Pad consists of four buttons
Start
Select
D-Pad
light-up LED
According to the guys at Gizmodo, another design is in the making which provides more functionality and can be used for games which Read More...
We've covered a post earlier about iPhones in Russia. According to Reuters, Apple is expecting to sell 3.5 million iPhones in Russia in the coming two years.
This aim of Apple is certainly achievable, as Moscow is considered one of the most expensive cities on the planet. There will be enough Muscovites to shell out $1000 for a device which is considered a status symbol.
According to Washington Post, Moscow based analyst Eldar Murtazin citing familiar sources said MTS's target was to sell 1 Million iPhones in two years. He said:
Total sales by the Big Three carriers will amount to 3.5 million Read More...