Nearly every day, it seems, I hear about a new mobile video application or service. Yesterday, it was PrimeTime2Go for BlackBerrys. Today, it was Poptiq for BlackBerrys. (Hey, it’s not all about the iPhone!) If you’re anything like me, you’re probably having trouble keeping them all […] Read more »
Good news! SugarSync, a file synchronization and backup service for PC and Mac (reviewed positively here on WWD), today started offering free accounts (previously the cheapest option was $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.) The catch is that free accounts are limited to 2GB of […] Read more »
In a down economy, it could take more than just fancy new hardware to attract new converts to the Apple/AT&T cause. Sucker fanbois like me will be forking over whatever they ask us for to get our hands on the new device, but that doesn’t help […] Read more »
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This week, Apple deviated from their usual biweekly update schedule and released yet another installment of the iPhone OS 3.0 beta. As of last week, the beta has been accompanied by an iTunes 8.2 pre-release build, and an updated version of that accompanies the beta firmware […] Read more »
“Top Gun” is widely regarded as a classic film, one which seems to retain a sense of timeless prestige as the years pass. Fans of the film — or iPhone games in general — will be pleased to know that a “Top Gun” game is now […] Read more »
Amazon today unveiled a large-screen version of its Kindle e-reader, fulfilling the predictions of hundreds of tech bloggers. The Kindle DX has a 9.7-inch electronic paper display, a built-in PDF reader, an auto-rotate capability like that of the iPhone, the same 3G wireless technology as the […] Read more »
Today, FileMaker announced the release of Bento for the iPhone and iPod touch, a companion to their popular personal database software. Priced at $4.99, the mobile application can synchronize directly with Bento 2 running on your Mac to keep information up-to-date. If you’re unfamiliar with Bento, […] Read more »
Taking note of every rejection from the App Store would be a full-time job, so we generally just report on ones that seem particularly ridiculous, or that involve a high-profile app or developer. Another recent rejection which may otherwise have gone unnoticed has proven interesting for […] Read more »
Omar Hamoui, founder and chief executive of AdMob, a San Mateo, Calif-based mobile advertising network, is in a unique position: With nearly 20 percent of his 2 billion monthly ad impressions coming by way of the iPhone and iPod touch, he can offer deep insights into […] Read more »
[appreview] title=World Cup Ping Pong image=http://gigapple.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/appicon_world_cup_pingpong.png price=$1.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=310303959&mt=8 rating=bronze [/appreview] All of the thrills, adrenaline and drama of ping pong arrives on the iPhone, courtesy of Skyworks. I’ve tried many sports — rugby, basketball, hockey, even lacrosse — and discovered that physical exertion is not my […] Read more »
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Lower prices and wider availability are likely responsible, but whatever the reason, Apple probably isn’t super pleased with the news today that Research in Motion’s BlackBerry Curve has surpassed the iPhone as the No. 1 most popular smartphone in the U.S. Apple’s handset slips to No. […] Read more »
Who’s that knockin’ at your door? Why it’s none other than the freshest pickings from the App Store, joined by a smattering of Apple news. Before we get stuck in to this week’s iPhone picks and recommendations from the App Store, let’s shift our focus for […] Read more »
Video capture on the iPhone is widely expected to be a “surprise” announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. A speculative BusinessWeek piece offers some evidence that the expected video capture function will be accompanied by native iMovie support. I’ve spoken with a source that […] Read more »
They’re probably still on a high from the sale of their billionth app, but Apple now has more cause to celebrate thanks to consumer research firm J.D. Power and Associates. A recent survey by the firm found that the iPhone ranked highest in customer satisfaction among […] Read more »
As is normal in the days, weeks, and months leading up to an event like the WWDC, the rumor mill has started working some serious overtime. Which is both a blessing and a curse to those of us in the business of blogging about Apple, and […] Read more »
One of the most common complaints I hear from non-iPhone users (and some who have them, too) is with regards to the on-screen keyboard. BlackBerry users revere and lionize their precious hardware QWERTYs, and people with landscape sliders from LG and others never stop rubbing it […] Read more »
Around when I first got my iPhone, I used to use Simplify Media to really wow anyone who cared to listen to me gloat about my new toy. The app, if you’ve never heard of it, allows you to stream your home iTunes library from any […] Read more »
Ever wonder how being included in one of Apple’s iPhone and App Store ads affects sales? Positively, would be my uninformed guess. And it looks like, in this case at least, my gut feeling is an accurate reflection of reality. A recent blog post by Michael […] Read more »
How have I, a long-time fan of the cat video genre, gone so long without writing about Maru? Beats the heck out of me. But it’s time to correct this grave, grave oversight. According to Wikipedia, Maru is a popular name for Japanese cats, similar to […] Read more »
[appreview] title=NYTimes Crosswords image=http://gigapple.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/appicon_new_york_times_crossword.png price=$9.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=307569751&mt=8 rating=silver [/appreview] It’s only fitting that a serious crossword puzzle app has a seriously verbose title. The daily puzzles offered up by The New York Times are a classic staple in many crossword puzzle players’ diets. Kicking off each week […] Read more »
In iPhone OS Beta 3, there was a hint of a new feature that would presumably let a user change settings of the built-in App Store. With iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 4, seeded to developers earlier today, it has turned out to be a useful new […] Read more »
To paraphrase the famous Wes Anderson and Robert De Niro American Express ads, “My life happens here; my bag is Timbuk2.” I’ve lived an untethered, web working, co-working lifestyle for around nine years. In my previous life as an R&D consultant, hopping between Paris, London, Leeds […] Read more »
It may only be circumstantial evidence, but a lot of comments I saw on Twitter led me to believe that many developers didn’t have the spare cash to attend Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference this year. That was an incorrect impression. The truth was actually quite […] Read more »
In keeping with the release schedule they’ve established, Apple yesterday let loose new versions of its iPhone 3.0 OS and accompanying SDK. This time around, developers got another goody, in the form of an early pre-release of iTunes 8.2. The new version of iTunes is apparently […] Read more »
Gameloft continues to release big titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and their most recent release is no exception. The title in question is Ubisoft’s runaway success, Assassin’s Creed, which was wildly successful when released for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms in 2007. […] Read more »
When it comes to the number of applications smartphone users download, iPhone owners by far have the biggest appetite. A greater percentage of iPhone owners download more apps than other smartphone users, according to a study by Compete. Some folks are debating whether or not this […] Read more »
Apple and Verizon are in talks for the carrier to distribute an “iPhone-lite” device and a “media pad,” with one of the devices to be launched sometime this summer, BusinessWeek is reporting. As a Verizon subscriber, I wish I could believe this story, but we have […] Read more »
The Internet tubes have been awash with rumors of Apple and Verizon talks targeting a working relationship in 2010. While Verizon CEO Lowell McAdams has confirmed that they have talked to people at Apple, he’s otherwise not giving up any details about the discussions. BusinessWeek, however, […] Read more »
People who like to read books on their iPhones (including myself) will be pleased to hear that Amazon has grown tired of playing catch-up with Stanza on the platform and instead bought out the much smaller company behind the app, Lexcycle. The Stanza makers are reportedly […] Read more »
Apple blessed the iPhone 3G with a gorgeous, large screen. There is plenty of screen real estate, so why waste it with just a wallpaper, album cover artwork, or the date and time? Having been a Windows Mobile user for six years, the Today Screen in […] Read more »
AdAge recently noted that if Palm wasn’t careful, its new Pre handset ran the danger of bumping up against the next model(s) of Apple’s iPhone. While we don’t know for sure when an iPhone refresh is coming, it’s a safe bet that all will be revealed […] Read more »
If you’ve ever been interested in what goes on behind the scenes of a shiny new MacBook, you may be familiar with iStat Pro and iStat Menus. These two widgets for OS X allow you to monitor system performance and resources — either through Dashboard, or […] Read more »
Running a new beta on the iPhone is a little like being a kid with very loving but forgetful parents during Easter. You can bet that there are lots of eggs hidden around, but you’ll probably still be finding some long after the actual hunt is […] Read more »
Nearly two years ago, I outlined five reasons Apple’s iPhone will change the wireless business, the foremost being increased web usage on mobile phones. I should have added another item to that list: catalysing location-based services and applications that use geolocation data to enhance their functionality. […] Read more »
USA Today reports that Apple and Verizon Communications entered into high-level talks that would allow iPhone to come to Verizon’s network. USA Today speculates that this could means a CDMA-based iPhone. I don’t buy it. Around the world, the CDMA ecosystem is slowly but surely contracting. […] Read more »
This was (yet again) the week of the iPhone. Apple’s gotta-have gadget fueled a record non-holiday quarter for Steve Jobs’ company (selling 4 million units and generating $1.5 billion in revenue), accounted for more than half of AT&T’s new subscribers, and helped the App Store reach ... Read more at GigaOM Pro »
What’s that on the horizon? Why it’s none other than the latest picks fresh from the App Store, coming to brighten up your weekend! Though before I run you through my latest selection of newly released apps, it’s time to indulge in a quick refresher of […] Read more »
Truth is, because there are no IT departments for freelance web workers, there are as many unique gadget combinations as there are people doing the work. I love hearing all about someone’s kit, and hopefully sharing some of my own useful suggestions at the same time. Read more »
[appreview] title=Fist of Fury image=http://gigapple.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/appicon_fist_of_fury.png price=$2.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299388619&mt=8 rating=avoid [/appreview] Don’t let life get you down, put your punchin’ gloves on and show the world you’re a champion in this retro boxing game. In these economically egregious times, we all need a little release from the fiscal […] Read more »
[UPDATE: Seems we need to start adding a graphic of a cheek with a tongue planted firmly in it for articles like this. Lighten up folks.] My opinion might be slightly skewed, thanks to jealous rage, but I can’t help but think that Apple’s big billion-app […] Read more »
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