Apple has finally released the long awaited iPhone firmware 2.2; it is now available for download. Connect your device to iTunes and check for software update or go to Apple website and get the update. Here is the list of the features that comes with iPhone 2.2.
1. Google Street View: This includes coverage of public transits and walking directions, address display, and sharing location via e-mail.
2. Email enhancement: This includes fixing the issue of fetching scheduled email.
3. Safari performance becomes more stable.
4. Call drop and call set up issues fixed.
5. Direct download of podcasts via Wi-Fi or cellular network Read More...
Do you like games like Everest: Hidden Expedition or World Traveller? Well, content-wise they might soon face steep competition as National Geographic has decided to explore the lucrative and exciting space called the App Store.
The magical world of National Geographic might have glued you to the TV sets or the magazines on many Sundays. You might have enjoyed exploring the great ranges of travel - both in physical worlds and through time and wished you could take active part in one of those adventures and expeditions. Here is a solution. Play with those stories and narratives now.
As part of National Read More...
Thieves and robbers have uncontrollable weakness for the iPhone? The first iPhone related crime was reported on May 21, 2008 where a man was attacked by a co-passenger on a COTA bus in Ohio. The attacker was trying to snatch away the iPhone of the victim. The latest attempted crime on an iPhone owner happened on Friday November 14, 2008.
Operation Manager of Ask.com, Gene Wood was traveling on a subway train and was watching a movie on his iPhone. A hand of a mugger appeared from behind and the iPhone was snatched away. Gene Wood gave a hot chase for Read More...
Chunghwa Telecom, the largest telecom service provider in Taiwan has signed a deal with Apple to launch the iPhone 3G. Chunghwa Telecom has around 300 sales outlet in the country and its partner Senao International Co. has about 200 sales outlet. It is speculated that Apple selected Chunghwa as the exclusive distributor because of its large sales channel.
In what we observe as a good sign for both Apple and the Chunghwa Telecom, Chunghwa’s market share climbed 3.6 percent following the announcement of the iPhone launch. Thanks to the iPhone!
Sources inside Chunghwa Telecom said the device will be available before the Read More...
If nothing has scared you about jailbreaking/unlocking your iPhone or iPod touch in the past, this warning from the experts might. The iPhone Dev team has categorically warned jailbroken iPhone users not to instantly upgrade their devices to iPhone 2.2 firmware, which Apple is releasing soon.
The iWorld is becoming tough for lawbreakers, sorry jailbreakers. The new MacBook series is not jailbreak friendly and now Apple grip is tightening with the upcoming 2.2 update. In the past, iPhone dev guys always managed to bail you out whenever you updated the iPhone software and your device becomes a brick. This time the Read More...
Just say “What are the best Caribbean Cruise Deals” to your iPhone. And it returns a whole gamut of searches from all over the world wide web.
That will ll probably be possible from tomorrow as Google gears up to update their existing Google Mobile App for the iPhone. With this update you can have a really smooth, button-less keyboard less searching experience.
The way it works is simple. Once a natural language query is spoken to the iPhone, Google will return the usual text-based responses that you get when a Google search is performed.
This exciting update is not yet available though Read More...
True Move, Thailand’s third largest mobile phone firm has announced that it will be launching the iPhone 3G very soon. The firm said it has signed a deal with Apple. True Move has around 13 million subscribers. However, the date of launch and pricing details are yet to be announced.
To make the announcement a little confusing, the largest network operator in Thailand, Advanced Info Service (AIS) also said that Apple is talking with every operator, including of course AIS and the second largest operator Total Access Communication (DTAC).
It is likely that Apple is considering multi-carrier launch even here in Thailand Read More...
Ultralingua, one of the leading providers of language tools for educators, business travelers and others across various industries has just infused more quality into the already vast domain of multi-lingual/translation apps available at the App Store for the iPhone/iPod touch. Building on the success of their existing translation apps, Ultralingua has now teamed up with the touchstone of bi-lingual dictionary content, Collins, the subsidiary of the Harper Collins group.
The following versions are available under the Reference category: English Definitions, French-English Dictionary, German-English Dictionary, Spanish-English Dictionary, Italian-English Dictionary, and Portuguese-English Dictionary. Each title costs $24.95.
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For Papermaster, it means missing out a lifetime opportunity to work with Apple, for IBM, the move is to preserve trade secrets that Papermaster gained during his days at IBM from being leaked to Apple. Federal District Judge Kenneth Karas has ordered Papermaster to cease his work with Apple until further order. Papermaster joined Apple to replace the outgoing iPod section head Tony Fadell.
Earlier IBM sued Apple and Papermaster for breach of contract. IBM is determined to pick apart each word in the contract papers signed by Papermaster when he joined IBM. The contract papers has it that Papermaster is Read More...
Microsoft China chapter has a new work rule to showcase to the world. “Ask not what Microsoft can do for you, rather ask what you can do for Microsoft.” Employees are supposed to work even while travelling to and from workplace inside the pick up service buses, which now are equipped with computers.
No more “traffic jam” excuses for coming late; that’s sad! Most of these Microsoft employees will miss their cat naps in the cozy Microsoft buses. The work clock starts ticking the moment they step into the Company’s bus and log in. Does this very innovative and painful idea Read More...