Archive for October, 2009

Bing: ‘Decision engine’ hype comes to the iPhone

October 31, 2009

Microsoft’s hype-driven search decision engine interface has now been optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as a bunch of the usual touch-based suspects, including the Zune. Features include easy tabbed homepage navigation and tabbed search results organization.

The latest on the iPhone and Verizon

October 30, 2009

The latest on the iPhone and VerizonIt is easy to see the iPhone as a mixed blessing for a wireless provider, with insanely high data rates on one side and insanely high sign-up rates on the other. Do Apple and Verizon want each other?

Three strikes and they’re out? Tunes 9.0.2 kills Pre syncing

October 30, 2009

Palm said, “Tit,” and now Apple’s answered with a cursory “tat.” The ongoing war between the two companies over iTunes syncing rumbles on with neither side apparently willing the concede let alone play nicely with the other.

Apps: WordPress 2.0 for iPhone arrives with new interface, features

October 29, 2009

Although I’ve yet to put it to the test, there’s a lot to like just reading through the changes made to this open source project. Have a look at what’s been added and, just as important, what’s been fixed in this milestone release.

Apple Stores ditching PocketPC checkout for iPod touch system

October 28, 2009

Four years and much snarky criticism after Apple began using handheld point-of-sale (POS) terminals running Windows CE, the company has finally turned a corner and is now in the process of rolling out an iPod touch-based system. Same software, but the new hardware is much more capable and, surprisingly, one heckuva lot less expensive.

How much of the Motorola Android is hype?

October 28, 2009

How much of the Motorola Android is hype?The upcoming Android mobile phone from Motorola is being hailed as the best thing since sliced iPhone. Is it all based on nebulous futures and hype, or are there some facts behind the latest iPhone killer?

Apple pitches tablet to Australian publishers

October 27, 2009

The Mac tablet breadcrumb trail now leads down under with media companies in Oz, off the record of course, reporting that the mothership’s been round to pitch their phantom device. This latest report adds weight to rumors that the Cupertino, California-based Mac, iPod and iPhone maker is preparing to remake the publishing business, bringing it into the 21st Century.

Is the TomTom car kit worth the price?

October 26, 2009

Is the TomTom car kit worth the price?The TomTom car kit has at long last hit the Apple store, and presumably other retailers. The big question at this juncture will be, is the car kit worth the $199 price tag being asked?

How to: Sync Address Book entries with phone numbers to iPhone

October 25, 2009

Are you annoyed that your iPhone includes many records with no phone numbers? Here’s a sweet little trick — including a ground floor primer on copying, compiling and running an AppleScript — to synchronize only Address Book entries that include telephone numbers.

Apps: NASA for iPhone arrives

October 24, 2009

If you’re a space junky, and we know you’re out there, it’s no longer a question of keeping up with and in touch with National Aeronautics and Space Administration news and happenings — it’s how close you can be and the continuity of the contact. Here’s a free tool for keeping your finger on the pulse when you’re away from a traditional or Wi-Fi internet connection.


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