Microsoft subsidiary Danger last weekend suffered a catastrophic server failure that has led to the loss of personal information by some users of the T-Mobile Sidekick, a cell phone and personal communication device. And it dramatically underscores the shortcomings of … Continued
∞ Sonos ZonePlayer S5 wireless music system controlled by iPhone
Sonos on Tuesday expanded its multi-room music system catalog with the new ZonePlayer S5, a new wireless music system that works with iTunes and uses the iPhone or iPod touch as a controller. It costs $399 and will be available … Continued
∞ Roxio's Popcorn 4 helps Mac users convert video
Roxio on Tuesday announced the release of Popcorn 4, a new version of its video conversion software based on technology developed for Roxio’s popular CD and DVD burning software, Toast. Popcorn costs $49.99, with upgrades available for previous users. It’s … Continued
∞ TomTom Car Kit for iPhone comes to Europe
Good news for European drivers looking for directions with their iPhones: TomTom on Monday announced that its car kit for the iPhone is now available, both from TomTom’s own Web site and Apple’s online store.
∞ iPhone 3.1.2 update fixes wake from sleep issue
Apple on Thursday released iPhone OS 3.1.2, an update to the software that operates on the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The update is available for free download for any iPhone OS 3 user, through iTunes.
∞ AT&T agrees to VoIP coverage for iPhones, on 3G network
AT&T announced Tuesday that it has “taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network.” This means that iPhone users in the U.S. will now be able to use VoIP … Continued
∞ Adobe Flash Player 10.1 – the iPhone's missing link?
Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices. iPhone OS is conspicuously absent from the list of supported platforms, but Flash Player 10.1 could be the fabled “middle product” Steve Jobs … Continued
∞ Skee-Ball and Ramp Champ bring midway games to iPhone and iPod touch
Asbury Park, NJ. Coney Island, NY. Santa Cruz, Calif. All of these places conjure a very specific and very American sense of having fun — fun at old-style arcades just like you’d find on the carnival midway or boardwalk near … Continued
∞ Inside Apple's iWork.com update
If you have iWork ’09 and you have any need to collaborate with people, you should be using iWork.com. Apple’s recently sweetened the pot with some enhancements that make it safer and easier to use than ever.
∞ Disney pushes into e-books with Web-based interactive books
Disney on Tuesday introduced Disney Digital Books, a new effort to capture the attention of tech-savvy early readers and their parents. The e-books are viewable on a Mac or PC running a Web browser with Flash, and the service operates on a subscription model. A free trial is also available.
∞ Eye Glasses gives iPhone users some optical help
I’m depressed to realize I actually find this app useful, but my vision is going. Too many years of toiling away in dimly lit monasteries working on illuminated manuscript, I expect.
∞ Home Sharing is iPod touch's killer app for families
If Apple can simply get this message out the door, the iPod touch will sell itself to families looking to maximize their holiday budget. iTunes 9 and Home Sharing is what can make the iPod touch the one gaming system … Continued