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Palringo adds push-to-talk to iPhone

Michelle Ruhfass — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:59:08 +0000

Vocal Instant Messaging Now Available for the iPhone LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–‘Push-to-talk’ — the voice equivalent of text messaging (SMS) — has come to the iPhone™ for the first time. Promised as ‘soon’ when it launched its service for the iPhone on July 29, Palringo has added the vocal instant messaging functionality to its rich messaging application available from [...]

Apple updates iPhone with 2.0.2 update

Michelle Ruhfass — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:50:54 +0000

Yesterday Apple released the 2.0.2 update for its iPhone and iPhone 3G. As with the previous 2.0.1 software version, the company doesn’t say what is new in it, and only mentions “Bug Fixes”. Reports are showing that the possible fixes includes better overall 3G performance in signal and data loading, less crashes in 3rd party applications, [...]

France’s Orange to offer iPhone in Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Michelle Ruhfass — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:55:41 +0000

Orange, a French telecom company, announced today that it will be distributing Apple’s coveted iPhone to its customers. The iPhone will new be made available in Austria, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Africa. A spokesperson for Orange parent company France Telecom told Reuters that the carrier will be [...]

DJ Nitrogen’s Ringtone Lab for the iPhone

Michelle Ruhfass — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:58:57 +0000

DJ Nitrogen has released a new version of its Ringtone Lab for Apple’s iPhone. Still in beta, the ringtone editor offers an alternative to generic ringtones used by the iPhone and lets users create their own. The new app also has a new “recipe-sharing” tool that lets users share ringtones - legally. The app [...]

3G iPhone shows its real colors with Swisscom

Michelle Ruhfass — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:28:03 +0000

Swisscom, a telecom company in Switzerland, has released this statement - “Swisscom has signed a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Switzerland later this year. We will inform you personally as soon as we have more news.” According to the company’s website, the iPhone will be available in silver, black, and white for [...]

Google releases new Google Reader for the iPhone

Michelle Ruhfass — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:36:50 +0000

Google has released a new version of its Reader for Apple’s iPhone. To get the new beta version, direct your Safari browser over to http://www.google.com/reader/i. Google is looking for feedback so let them know what you think.

Apple iPhone sold out in US, UK

Michelle Ruhfass — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:15:38 +0000

Apple has confirmed that it is sold out of its iPhone in both the UK and the United States. The iPhone manufacturer has reported that its iPhone is out of stock online but may still be available at some Apple and partner retail stores. Speculation is that Apple is trying to empty its shelves to [...]

AT&T shows “iPhone Black” on its website

Michelle Ruhfass — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:35 +0000

AT&T, Apple’s exclusive wireless carrier in the States, is listing a new model of iPhone on its website, the iPhone Black. The new and unannounced model shows when ordering a device online. Photos have been circulating that the new 3G iPhone would have a black backing and this would fall right in line with [...]

3G settings found in new iPhone firmware update

Michelle Ruhfass — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:24:40 +0000

The latest beta release 5.0 firmware for the iPhone is showing that users will be able to disable 3G to help conserve their battery. The settings screen shows that users can switch 3G off to revert back to GPRS/EDGE connection. [via MacRumors]

Go beyond the map with Schmap for the iPhone

Michelle Ruhfass — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:54:47 +0000

Schmap this! Schmap, a local search and mapping application, is now available for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. The search service lets iPhone users easily search for a local Starbucks or find an Italian restaurant when visiting a new city right from their smartphone. Schmap’s app not only lets users browse city guides or [...]